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skysoldier173rd · 05-06-2012, 07:54 AM

Got her out of storage in the pole barn, cleaned the windshield and parked it in the driveway, ready for another summer of driving it everywhere i go. It's been a very dependable daily driver.

markeb01 · 05-06-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by skysoldier173rd

Got her out of storage in the pole barn, cleaned the windshield and parked it in the driveway, ready for another summer of driving it everywhere i go. It's been a very dependable daily driver.

That is a very cool shot.

62 Barnfind · 05-06-2012, 09:07 PM

Filled the gun rack holes, painted and replaced the water pump.

dantimdad · 05-06-2012, 09:27 PM

Finished welding up the cowl into one piece and smoothing the vents.

Pics here:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

Steven

ABX131 · 05-06-2012, 10:50 PM

What's wrong with a gun rack? There is nothin' wrong with them neked lady mud flaps neither.....

_1966ChevyPU · 05-06-2012, 11:05 PM

Nothin wrong with a hat rack either... nor the cb mounts I had. At least, not back in the day... now it's all getting cleaned and smoothed up.

1963c-10 · 05-07-2012, 09:32 AM

Got the throttle cable and assembly installed. Had to use the throttle assembly from the 61 and use it on the 63 linkage to make it work. The 235 and the 230 had different linkage. Just have to drill the hole and mount the cable on the dash now.

Fastest32 · 05-07-2012, 05:36 PM

Getting ready for my p/s install. Rebuilt the pump, cleaned and painted everything.

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Raked 64 · 05-07-2012, 05:45 PM

Last weekend I worked on the interior. Finished the sound mat and installed the carpet and seat belts and finally the seat. Starting to see the finished product. I am motivated to finish this thing!

Sorry for the bad cell phone pics.

Ta2Don · 05-07-2012, 05:57 PM

Got the odometer rolled to all Zeros and the speedo needle painted...

iceship · 05-07-2012, 07:09 PM

Called chromer to see where my parts was at.... omg.. they miss placed it... it has been 4mo.s not chromed yet... good thing i dont live closer, they would have to call 911...
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steve'62 · 05-08-2012, 11:09 PM

How do you put/apply portawalls?
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bobbylast · 05-12-2012, 04:02 PM

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How do you put/apply portawalls?
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my pop has an old manual tire machine. i broke down the tire on one side and the portawall slips around it behind the bead. after that you fill it with a little air and slowly work the portawall back into the seat. keep adding air a lil at a time to make sure you dont have some pushing out. i used a rubber mallet but it was black. after the first whack i put an old gym sock over it. (it makes black streaks). i'm still not 100 %. on 2 of the wheels i have a very small buckle in the white wall. i think it has something to do with the balance weights being in the front. i'm gonna pull em and re balance with the weights on the inside only.

dantimdad · 05-09-2012, 11:32 AM

Lookup porta walls on youtube there is a video from a VW bug resto shop that goes into detail.

Steven

XXPainterXX · 05-09-2012, 05:57 PM

Got my new floor rubber, seat belts , seat and shift knob back in today.

Rob Fisher · 05-09-2012, 07:37 PM

I just got home from seeing my new 383 SBC on the engine dyno at Richmond Engines here in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Initial pulls of around 500 HP but hoping for 525 HP after some tweaking of the timing and jetting of the carburetor.

shrunken66stroker · 05-09-2012, 08:21 PM

Boxed in the drip rail.

chevyguys · 05-09-2012, 08:40 PM

I've been working on the interior... Finished the steering column (Chromed Original Column), Factory A/C controlls and some other odd's and end's. What do you guys think?

markeb01 · 05-09-2012, 09:51 PM

Nice detail work. The white cluster with all the chrome really pops. I really like the seat as well.

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I've been working on the interior... Finished the steering column (Chromed Original Column), Factory A/C controlls and some other odd's and end's. What do you guys think?

chevyguys · 05-09-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Nice detail work. The white cluster with all the chrome really pops. I really like the seat as well.

Thanks! I recovered the seat myself. It really wasn't that hard and turned out great! Here is a pic of the whole seat.

198plus · 05-09-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyguys

I've been working on the interior... Finished the steering column (Chromed Original Column), Factory A/C controlls and some other odd's and end's. What do you guys think?

Looks great........Very nice job

markeb01 · 05-09-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Boxed in the drip rail.

That turned out great, nice job!

bobbylast · 05-12-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Boxed in the drip rail.

i need to do this to my truck but ive been putting it off. this is something id like to learn about in detail. the guy i bought my truck from filled the drip rail with bondo. i hate to see whats under there.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-09-2012, 08:34 PM

I went to the shop to get a tow dolly. I have been getting the truck ready to tow to the shop for painting. I have been button up this and that to get ready for it tomorrow and I line the dolly up and my wheels are too wide.. Now I have to go up to the shop and get stock wheels so it will fit on the dolly.. That is 120 mile round trip.

XXPainterXX · 05-09-2012, 09:12 PM

That looks sick chevyguy

05-06-2012, 07:54 AM	#1
skysoldier173rd Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: jackson, michigan Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got her out of storage in the pole barn, cleaned the windshield and parked it in the driveway, ready for another summer of driving it everywhere i go. It's been a very dependable daily driver. Attached Images

05-06-2012, 09:07 PM	#3
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,354	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Filled the gun rack holes, painted and replaced the water pump. __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

05-06-2012, 09:27 PM	#4
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished welding up the cowl into one piece and smoothing the vents. Pics here: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2 Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

05-06-2012, 10:50 PM	#5
ABX131 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 317	Re: What did you do to your truck today? What's wrong with a gun rack? There is nothin' wrong with them neked lady mud flaps neither.....

05-06-2012, 11:05 PM	#6
_1966ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 97	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nothin wrong with a hat rack either... nor the cb mounts I had. At least, not back in the day... now it's all getting cleaned and smoothed up. Attached Images __________________ Bryan (Redneck) '66 Chevy Longbed Fleetside '12 Dodge Ram 3500 '08 BigDog Pitbull '11 Cargomate Trailer (Toy Hauler)

05-07-2012, 09:32 AM	#7
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the throttle cable and assembly installed. Had to use the throttle assembly from the 61 and use it on the 63 linkage to make it work. The 235 and the 230 had different linkage. Just have to drill the hole and mount the cable on the dash now. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

05-07-2012, 05:36 PM	#8
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Getting ready for my p/s install. Rebuilt the pump, cleaned and painted everything. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

05-07-2012, 05:45 PM	#9
Raked 64 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: central, IL Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Last weekend I worked on the interior. Finished the sound mat and installed the carpet and seat belts and finally the seat. Starting to see the finished product. I am motivated to finish this thing! Sorry for the bad cell phone pics. Attached Images

05-07-2012, 05:57 PM	#10
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the odometer rolled to all Zeros and the speedo needle painted... Attached Images

05-07-2012, 07:09 PM	#11
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Called chromer to see where my parts was at.... omg.. they miss placed it... it has been 4mo.s not chromed yet... good thing i dont live closer, they would have to call 911... Posted via Mobile Device

05-08-2012, 11:09 PM	#12
steve'62 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goodyear,az Posts: 251	Re: What did you do to your truck today? How do you put/apply portawalls? Posted via Mobile Device

05-09-2012, 11:32 AM	#14
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Lookup porta walls on youtube there is a video from a VW bug resto shop that goes into detail. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

05-09-2012, 05:57 PM	#15
XXPainterXX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 12	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my new floor rubber, seat belts , seat and shift knob back in today. Attached Images

05-09-2012, 07:37 PM	#16
Rob Fisher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia,Canada Posts: 135	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I just got home from seeing my new 383 SBC on the engine dyno at Richmond Engines here in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Initial pulls of around 500 HP but hoping for 525 HP after some tweaking of the timing and jetting of the carburetor. Attached Images

05-09-2012, 08:21 PM	#17
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Boxed in the drip rail. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654



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05-09-2012, 08:40 PM	#18
chevyguys I Got it BAD! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MESA, AZ Posts: 205	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I've been working on the interior... Finished the steering column (Chromed Original Column), Factory A/C controlls and some other odd's and end's. What do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ Build Thread: http://www.chevyguys.com Last edited by chevyguys; 05-09-2012 at 08:43 PM. Reason: wrong pic

05-09-2012, 08:34 PM	#24
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,780	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I went to the shop to get a tow dolly. I have been getting the truck ready to tow to the shop for painting. I have been button up this and that to get ready for it tomorrow and I line the dolly up and my wheels are too wide.. Now I have to go up to the shop and get stock wheels so it will fit on the dolly.. That is 120 mile round trip. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

05-09-2012, 09:12 PM	#25
XXPainterXX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 12	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That looks sick chevyguy

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