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Jmorales3181 · 10-08-2013, 06:35 AM

I'd say go for the twenties myself you can always get different ones down the road of your choice. Not sure how low you will be going with your truck but Atleast you could get an idea on how your truck will sit. Glad you were able to get some truck time in!!!

BOXER957 · 10-08-2013, 07:29 AM

Don I like those Impala lights

If you happen to have an extra set I might know somebody that's looking for some.......

Lookin good!

Ta2Don · 10-08-2013, 12:23 PM

Thanks Guyz...

Sorry Boxer... Ordered those two off flea-bay...

Thanx again for keeping this old guy a bit motorvated, yes I know... I spelled it that way...

realvc · 10-10-2013, 06:45 AM

Hello Don
I like your Impala tail lights too. I remember back in the day seeing 59 Cadillac bullet tail lights on step side fenders some would be surface mounted and some would be frenched in. Both ways looked very cool. There used to be a lot of frenched in radio antennas too.

Ta2Don · 10-13-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by realvc

Hello Don
I like your Impala tail lights too. I remember back in the day seeing 59 Cadillac bullet tail lights on step side fenders some would be surface mounted and some would be frenched in. Both ways looked very cool. There used to be a lot of frenched in radio antennas too.

Great talking with you the other day!!! Gonna check on some thin wall pipe tomorrow for some material to semi-french in those Impala lightz...

Ta2Don · 10-13-2013, 08:58 PM

A bit more progress today...

Disassembled the Grille Support and Inner Fenders from the Radiator Support...

Found a small crack on the underside of the Grille Support...

Radiator support revealed some damage on the bottom of the Passenger side, appears to have possibly been in a front-end collision on that side...

Here are some pics of the damage...

Also have some repair work to do on the Battery Box...

On the agenda for tomorrow... Hunt down some thin wall pipe for taillight frenching...

Sand blast Radiator support and Grille Support...

Next Saturday is Clem's Get-together...

Ta2Don · 10-13-2013, 09:30 PM

Wanted to point out a new build thread on the 47-59 board...
Found this one on Garage Journal...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6313656

Ta2Don · 10-18-2013, 04:51 PM

Here's what I found after sandblasting the passenger side inner fender where it mounts to the radiator support...

Uploaded with ImageShack.com

Here's the Passenger side of the radiator support...

Uploaded with ImageShack.com

Uploaded with ImageShack.com

Jeff, DaBearsda1 has been kind enough to offer up leftover pieces from his originals as repair patches...

Thanks Brother, You Rock!

Ta2Don · 10-18-2013, 04:55 PM

guess my downsizing didn't work...

**clemdaddy** · 10-19-2013, 10:26 AM

hey Don,
looking forward to meeting you, drive careful.
it rained a little last night but the skys cleared up and it looks to be a beautiful fall day.

479-442-9286 for directions or assistance.

clem

Ta2Don · 10-19-2013, 10:38 AM

Clem...
Heading that way soon... got the address plugged in and the # stored just in case, should be there a bit before 2...

Don

jlsanborn · 10-19-2013, 08:18 PM

Looks like fun!

markeb01 · 10-19-2013, 08:48 PM

Hope you guys had a great time today!

Bomp · 10-19-2013, 10:28 PM

Don't let that rust bother ya. I take it as a sign or permission to make sparks galore.
Here is your chance to go for it.

Ta2Don · 10-19-2013, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

Don't let that rust bother ya. I take it as a sign or permission to make sparks galore.
Here is your chance to go for it.

Ta2Don · 10-19-2013, 11:48 PM

Got lots of Pics fromClem's get-together to upload...

Will start a thread and drop a link here and on Clem's Tilly thread...

Here's a Teaser, the Bobble Head Dog sent to me from Grizz in the UK made the party as well...

Ta2Don · 10-20-2013, 11:10 AM

Here's the LINK for the Get-Together Thread... Enjoy!!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...30#post6324330

Grizz1963 · 10-20-2013, 05:06 PM

Glad the dog is getting out a bit Don

Sorry I could not take the call earlier, will try to call you in a bit. Nicola was on the machine and I was upstairs.

**clemdaddy** · 10-20-2013, 05:09 PM

hey don,
man it was good to hang out with you and sig and chad. and now i know why you get great pics, nice camera. i'll be pushing on you and chad to be driving your trucks here next fall. it sure is cool that sig is driving his granddads truck.
thanks for coming over... had big fun... wish next year was next week.

Ta2Don · 10-20-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

hey don,
man it was good to hang out with you and sig and chad. and now i know why you get great pics, nice camera. i'll be pushing on you and chad to be driving your trucks here next fall. it sure is cool that sig is driving his granddads truck.
thanks for coming over... had big fun... wish next year was next week.

Great Fun!!! I'm already nudging Jeff, DaBears, to make it next time!!!

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-20-2013, 07:42 PM

Glad ya'all had a great time! And I'll give you a call here soon Don....been some what busy and not sure when you are available.

Ta2Don · 10-20-2013, 07:52 PM

Anytime between 9 and 9 central time... Clem has a great setup

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-20-2013, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Anytime between 9 and 9 central time... Clem has a great setup

Alrighty! I'll try an give ya a call tomorrow! talk to ya later. T.J.

jlsanborn · 10-20-2013, 08:58 PM

Great photo shoot, what a way to spend a day...JEALOUS!! No git to patchin that rust so you can drive the truck next year!!

Ta2Don · 10-20-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Great photo shoot, what a way to spend a day...JEALOUS!! No git to patchin that rust so you can drive the truck next year!!

On it.... As soon as my repair parts arrive...

Thanks for keeping me focused!

10-08-2013, 06:35 AM	#1
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I'd say go for the twenties myself you can always get different ones down the road of your choice. Not sure how low you will be going with your truck but Atleast you could get an idea on how your truck will sit. Glad you were able to get some truck time in!!! __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

10-08-2013, 07:29 AM	#2
BOXER957 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ma. Posts: 169	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Don I like those Impala lights If you happen to have an extra set I might know somebody that's looking for some....... Lookin good! __________________ Nice EASY project, no problem....until I get home why is that? My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595078

10-08-2013, 12:23 PM	#3
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks Guyz... Sorry Boxer... Ordered those two off flea-bay... Thanx again for keeping this old guy a bit motorvated, yes I know... I spelled it that way... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-10-2013, 06:45 AM	#4
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Hello Don I like your Impala tail lights too. I remember back in the day seeing 59 Cadillac bullet tail lights on step side fenders some would be surface mounted and some would be frenched in. Both ways looked very cool. There used to be a lot of frenched in radio antennas too. __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old" Last edited by realvc; 10-10-2013 at 07:01 AM.

10-13-2013, 08:58 PM	#6
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... A bit more progress today... Disassembled the Grille Support and Inner Fenders from the Radiator Support... Found a small crack on the underside of the Grille Support... Radiator support revealed some damage on the bottom of the Passenger side, appears to have possibly been in a front-end collision on that side... Here are some pics of the damage... Also have some repair work to do on the Battery Box... On the agenda for tomorrow... Hunt down some thin wall pipe for taillight frenching... Sand blast Radiator support and Grille Support... Next Saturday is Clem's Get-together... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-13-2013, 09:30 PM	#7
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Wanted to point out a new build thread on the 47-59 board... Found this one on Garage Journal... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6313656 __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD Last edited by Ta2Don; 10-13-2013 at 09:34 PM. Reason: add link

10-18-2013, 04:51 PM	#8
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Here's what I found after sandblasting the passenger side inner fender where it mounts to the radiator support... Uploaded with ImageShack.com Here's the Passenger side of the radiator support... Uploaded with ImageShack.com Uploaded with ImageShack.com Jeff, DaBearsda1 has been kind enough to offer up leftover pieces from his originals as repair patches... Thanks Brother, You Rock! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-18-2013, 04:55 PM	#9
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... guess my downsizing didn't work... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-19-2013, 10:26 AM	#10
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... hey Don, looking forward to meeting you, drive careful. it rained a little last night but the skys cleared up and it looks to be a beautiful fall day. 479-442-9286 for directions or assistance. clem

10-19-2013, 10:38 AM	#11
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Clem... Heading that way soon... got the address plugged in and the # stored just in case, should be there a bit before 2... Don __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-19-2013, 08:18 PM	#12
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looks like fun! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

10-19-2013, 08:48 PM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Hope you guys had a great time today! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-19-2013, 10:28 PM	#14
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Don't let that rust bother ya. I take it as a sign or permission to make sparks galore. Here is your chance to go for it.

10-19-2013, 11:48 PM	#16
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Got lots of Pics fromClem's get-together to upload... Will start a thread and drop a link here and on Clem's Tilly thread... Here's a Teaser, the Bobble Head Dog sent to me from Grizz in the UK made the party as well... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-20-2013, 11:10 AM	#17
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Here's the LINK for the Get-Together Thread... Enjoy!!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...30#post6324330 __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD



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10-20-2013, 05:06 PM	#18
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,511	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Glad the dog is getting out a bit Don Sorry I could not take the call earlier, will try to call you in a bit. Nicola was on the machine and I was upstairs. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

10-20-2013, 05:09 PM	#19
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... hey don, man it was good to hang out with you and sig and chad. and now i know why you get great pics, nice camera. i'll be pushing on you and chad to be driving your trucks here next fall. it sure is cool that sig is driving his granddads truck. thanks for coming over... had big fun... wish next year was next week.

10-20-2013, 07:42 PM	#21
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Glad ya'all had a great time! And I'll give you a call here soon Don....been some what busy and not sure when you are available. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-20-2013, 07:52 PM	#22
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Anytime between 9 and 9 central time... Clem has a great setup __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-20-2013, 08:58 PM	#24
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Great photo shoot, what a way to spend a day...JEALOUS!! No git to patchin that rust so you can drive the truck next year!! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

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