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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...

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

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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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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!

Ta2Don · 10-21-2013, 03:19 PM

Parts Hunting today... Scored this Bench Seat, and Custom Sail Pieces for $10

While out and about I also spotted the SWB Fleetside...

Slid one of my cards under the driver's side wiper then snapped this pic...

Have a great week Guyz and Galz...

Grizz1963 · 10-21-2013, 04:52 PM

Good score on the spares Don.

da_bears_da1 · 10-21-2013, 05:44 PM

Amazing what $10 can get you at the right location. Up here in Illinois I think they would have added a zero to that number. Great deal!

Will work on your patch panels on Wednesday.

Modges'66 · 10-21-2013, 07:14 PM

Nice score on the seat & Sail trim!
I hope that those sail pieces clean-up to be perfect for you!
BTW, thanks for posting the pics from Clem's!!!

Ta2Don · 10-21-2013, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Good score on the spares Don.

Thanx, will attempt to Skype ya tomorrow...

Quote:

Originally Posted by da_bears_da1

Amazing what $10 can get you at the right location. Up here in Illinois I think they would have added a zero to that number. Great deal!

Will work on your patch panels on Wednesday.

Awesome! Thanx again, in advance, for the patches!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Nice score on the seat & Sail trim!
I hope that those sail pieces clean-up to be perfect for you!
BTW, thanks for posting the pics from Clem's!!!

Thanx, I plan on doing a Faux-tina paint scheme, so I plan on polishing up the sails, and painting the "Custom" the same color as the truck but leaving the faded black accents as is...

Clem's was alot of fun, you are welcome about the pics...

That Blue on your truck is

Awesome color!!!

10-13-2013, 08:58 PM	#426
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	#427
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	#428
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	#429
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	#430
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	#431
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	#432
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	#433
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	#434
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	#436
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	#437
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

10-20-2013, 05:06 PM	#438
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	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	#439
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	#441
TJ's Chevy Registered User 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	#442
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



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10-20-2013, 08:58 PM	#444
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

10-21-2013, 03:19 PM	#446
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Parts Hunting today... Scored this Bench Seat, and Custom Sail Pieces for $10 While out and about I also spotted the SWB Fleetside... Slid one of my cards under the driver's side wiper then snapped this pic... Have a great week Guyz and Galz... __________________ 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

10-21-2013, 04:52 PM	#447
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Good score on the spares Don. __________________ 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.

10-21-2013, 05:44 PM	#448
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Amazing what $10 can get you at the right location. Up here in Illinois I think they would have added a zero to that number. Great deal! Will work on your patch panels on Wednesday. __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

10-21-2013, 07:14 PM	#449
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Nice score on the seat & Sail trim! I hope that those sail pieces clean-up to be perfect for you! BTW, thanks for posting the pics from Clem's!!! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

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