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mud.man.rj · 05-09-2012, 10:30 PM

Man is that ever nice and the Chevrolet wood grain piece across the lower glove box really looks good too.

chevyguys · 05-09-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Man is that ever nice and the Chevrolet wood grain piece across the lower glove box really looks good too.

Thanks! The Chevrolet piece is actually all chrome. The photos are not that great because I took them with my phone.
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doublebeetx · 05-09-2012, 10:37 PM

Where did the seat cover come from ?
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chevyguys · 05-09-2012, 11:32 PM

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Where did the seat cover come from ?
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I had it custom made by Ricks Upholstery in Tennessee (They are absolutely amazing to deal with) awesome price and made it just the way I wanted it!
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markeb01 · 05-09-2012, 11:59 PM

I really applaud the design and installation. The sharp contrast grabs attention, the pleated portion makes it look old school, while the upper panels and color separation around the sides make it look vintage. Just an excellent execution all around. I think that might be the most attractive bench seat/upholstery I've ever seen in one of these trucks.

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I had it custom made by Ricks Upholstery in Tennessee (They are absolutely amazing to deal with) awesome price and made it just the way I wanted it!
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markeb01 · 05-10-2012, 01:21 AM

Knocked about a 1/2" long dent out of my right parking light bezel. Aluminum is sure a lot easier to repair than stainless steel.

Mike Bradbury · 05-10-2012, 02:22 AM

Installed my long awaited rear sport bumper.

losthope · 05-10-2012, 02:38 AM

Disconnected the fuel line from the carb and stuck it in a bottle and cranked the engine over a couple times to fill the bottle up , so i could pour the fuel in the lawnmower to mow the lawn....

**chevy_man5** · 05-10-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by losthope

Disconnected the fuel line from the carb and stuck it in a bottle and cranked the engine over a couple times to fill the bottle up , so i could pour the fuel in the lawnmower to mow the lawn....

I had to totally remove my "custom" gas tank for the same reason!

losthope · 05-10-2012, 11:09 AM

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I had to totally remove my "custom" gas tank for the same reason!

Haha I like your wheel chalk also......

markeb01 · 05-10-2012, 08:40 PM

Painted my rear springs today. I was thankful it was warm enough to spend time in the garage.

Indian113 · 05-10-2012, 09:45 PM

removed the tint on my back window,put on by PO! It looks like I'm going to have to make it my DD as the trans is out of my Dodge

62 Barnfind · 05-11-2012, 06:36 PM

Finished tearing apart by bed and removing the angle strips.

Ta2Don · 05-12-2012, 12:14 AM

Picked up the 350 that I've gotta get buttoned up and ready to go...

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-12-2012, 01:06 AM

I towed my truck to my shop 60 miles from my house with my Ford Ranger.. It must have looked funny. Monday I will paint the firewall and figure out how I am going to bring it back.
I also installed the Tailgate I for for FREEEEEEEE on to my 66.

markeb01 · 05-12-2012, 05:20 PM

Replaced my gas pedal trim and my kid came over and swapped out my rear springs.

wutnxt · 05-13-2012, 12:28 PM

Last couple of days....

Replaced value cover gaskets and underhood clean up
Checked all the fluids
Took a ton of "extra " wire out from under the dash from the PO
Rewired the trailer plug and controller
Rewired the stereo so it actually works

wutnxt · 05-13-2012, 12:33 PM

Did i mention i can't wait to tow the 65 SB with the dually?..
the 1965 Chassis goes to the body shop to put the cab on this week and I amso looking forward to towing with power and more brakes.....

dantimdad · 05-13-2012, 10:23 PM

test fit the blasted and painted pulleys and brackets with the new, polished stainless button heads. They look fantastic.

I have to charge the battery and move the truck out of the way so I can finish taking everything apart and pull the engine... But, it started pouring down so that'll be next weekend.

Steven

doobiebro · 05-14-2012, 12:05 AM

Turned over the engine (283) and fired it up for the 1st time....Was a bit worried since a friend overhauled it and I bought it as a package deal with a rebuilt 700R4 sitting in my storage building covered up for 6 years. 2 weeks prior I shot a squirt of motor oil in each cylinder to avoid snapping a ring. I removed the HEI dist and primed the oil pump for about 5 minutes while turning the harmonic balancer. Like my avator signature says...this truck has been a long going project with countless hrs and $$$ which I tackled this truck build my self. I have actually had dreams of driving my truck for the 1st time and worried my self to death on the out come of the trucks powerplant.... The moment of truth has come...She started right up and it sounded so beautiful!!!!!!! My wife and kids were so excited. I finally realized and told my wife why was I worried all this time on the engine for nothing???(((IT'S A CHEVY!!!!)))

mud.man.rj · 05-14-2012, 12:11 AM

Congrats on the fire up, happy for you, they sure do take time don't they, way longer than we think it will, gettin there though. Looks very clean.

raic65 · 05-14-2012, 12:37 AM

Took the truck out for its maiden voyage after doing the brake swap.

el_bole · 05-14-2012, 12:07 PM

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Took the truck out for its maiden voyage after doing the brake swap.

Truck looks great bro! What wheels (and size)are you running on your truck? like the look...

el_bole

doobiebro · 05-14-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Congrats on the fire up, happy for you, they sure do take time don't they, way longer than we think it will, gettin there though. Looks very clean.

Thanks mud.man.rj...for sure...next time somebody ask me when Im gonna finish the truck....my response will be (I'll let you know when its done..)

el_bole · 05-14-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by doobiebro

Turned over the engine (283) and fired it up for the 1st time....Was a bit worried since a friend overhauled it and I bought it as a package deal with a rebuilt 700R4 sitting in my storage building covered up for 6 years. 2 weeks prior I shot a squirt of motor oil in each cylinder to avoid snapping a ring. I removed the HEI dist and primed the oil pump for about 5 minutes while turning the harmonic balancer. Like my avator signature says...this truck has been a long going project with countless hrs and $$$ which I tackled this truck build my self. I have actually had dreams of driving my truck for the 1st time and worried my self to death on the out come of the trucks powerplant.... The moment of truth has come...She started right up and it sounded so beautiful!!!!!!! My wife and kids were so excited. I finally realized and told my wife why was I worried all this time on the engine for nothing???(((IT'S A CHEVY!!!!)))

Doobiebro,

Truck looks great...look at that 283! I have a '61 ,myself.....and yes it takes longer than we think ha ha ha.....I am going with the same powerplant as you except with a 350 tranny....Im inspired by looking at your pickup to keep at putting mine on the road! Thanks,

el_bole

05-09-2012, 10:30 PM	#1
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Man is that ever nice and the Chevrolet wood grain piece across the lower glove box really looks good too.

05-09-2012, 10:37 PM	#3
doublebeetx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler,Tx Posts: 78	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Where did the seat cover come from ? Posted via Mobile Device

05-10-2012, 01:21 AM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Knocked about a 1/2" long dent out of my right parking light bezel. Aluminum is sure a lot easier to repair than stainless steel. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-10-2012, 02:22 AM	#7
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed my long awaited rear sport bumper. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

05-10-2012, 02:38 AM	#8
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Disconnected the fuel line from the carb and stuck it in a bottle and cranked the engine over a couple times to fill the bottle up , so i could pour the fuel in the lawnmower to mow the lawn.... __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

05-10-2012, 08:40 PM	#11
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Painted my rear springs today. I was thankful it was warm enough to spend time in the garage. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-10-2012, 09:45 PM	#12
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: What did you do to your truck today? removed the tint on my back window,put on by PO! It looks like I'm going to have to make it my DD as the trans is out of my Dodge

05-11-2012, 06:36 PM	#13
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,359	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished tearing apart by bed and removing the angle strips. __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

05-12-2012, 12:14 AM	#14
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Picked up the 350 that I've gotta get buttoned up and ready to go... Attached Images

05-12-2012, 01:06 AM	#15
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,780	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I towed my truck to my shop 60 miles from my house with my Ford Ranger.. It must have looked funny. Monday I will paint the firewall and figure out how I am going to bring it back. I also installed the Tailgate I for for FREEEEEEEE on to my 66. Attached Images __________________ "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

05-12-2012, 05:20 PM	#16
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replaced my gas pedal trim and my kid came over and swapped out my rear springs. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-13-2012, 12:28 PM	#17
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Last couple of days.... Replaced value cover gaskets and underhood clean up Checked all the fluids Took a ton of "extra " wire out from under the dash from the PO Rewired the trailer plug and controller Rewired the stereo so it actually works Attached Images __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

05-13-2012, 12:33 PM	#18
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Did i mention i can't wait to tow the 65 SB with the dually?.. the 1965 Chassis goes to the body shop to put the cab on this week and I amso looking forward to towing with power and more brakes..... __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

05-13-2012, 10:23 PM	#19
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? test fit the blasted and painted pulleys and brackets with the new, polished stainless button heads. They look fantastic. I have to charge the battery and move the truck out of the way so I can finish taking everything apart and pull the engine... But, it started pouring down so that'll be next weekend. 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

05-14-2012, 12:05 AM	#20
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Turned over the engine (283) and fired it up for the 1st time....Was a bit worried since a friend overhauled it and I bought it as a package deal with a rebuilt 700R4 sitting in my storage building covered up for 6 years. 2 weeks prior I shot a squirt of motor oil in each cylinder to avoid snapping a ring. I removed the HEI dist and primed the oil pump for about 5 minutes while turning the harmonic balancer. Like my avator signature says...this truck has been a long going project with countless hrs and $$$ which I tackled this truck build my self. I have actually had dreams of driving my truck for the 1st time and worried my self to death on the out come of the trucks powerplant.... The moment of truth has come...She started right up and it sounded so beautiful!!!!!!! My wife and kids were so excited. I finally realized and told my wife why was I worried all this time on the engine for nothing???(((IT'S A CHEVY!!!!))) Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)



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05-14-2012, 12:11 AM	#21
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Congrats on the fire up, happy for you, they sure do take time don't they, way longer than we think it will, gettin there though. Looks very clean.

05-14-2012, 12:37 AM	#22
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 156	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took the truck out for its maiden voyage after doing the brake swap. Attached Images

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