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doobiebro · 05-14-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by el_bole

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

Thanks carnal....I actually made a small video on my phone and sent it to my brother because he's been in denial that the engine will run...he's a ford guy and I would post the video on this site but it might not be appropiate...

el_bole · 05-16-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by doobiebro

Thanks carnal....I actually made a small video on my phone and sent it to my brother because he's been in denial that the engine will run...he's a ford guy and I would post the video on this site but it might not be appropiate...

Yeah bro I know how those Ferd guys can be....

....Like a Rock, Built Chevy tough LOL....

_1966ChevyPU · 05-14-2012, 01:22 AM

I got the new tires in... but still waiting for the wheels. But I got the rest of the wood sanded down and ready for final prep for sealing. Mocked the rear tires up and cut the wood as needed to clear these monsters.

66 lwb cs · 05-14-2012, 08:34 AM

Finally finished my cab mount conversion from the floating mounts to the solid mounts. Rolled her out dusted her off wiped her down and took off to fill the tank with some fresh gas after sitting all winter, and promptly ran out of gas. I guess the guage isn't that accurate after all.

Ta2Don · 05-14-2012, 05:20 PM

Finalized my deals on wheels and the donor suspension to upgrade to 5 lugs, disc brakes, and rearend...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...lies/chevy.gif

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-14-2012, 09:56 PM

I FINALLY Painted my firewall. Let the assembaly begin. Oh yeah.. I have to change the output shaft on the tranny before I can put it together.

el_bole · 05-15-2012, 12:38 AM

Wow you guys have been busy =)....

Finally got around to doing some work on my chevy. Sanded the floor boards and discovered very little rust and just painted lightly so it wouldnt rust.....Mock up my Lokar shifter to see the Height(High Hump as you can see), and got my fleetside bed ready to make a Smart Truck LOL.....Actually going to use side panels from my first bed to make a SB Fleet from my '61...Step side bed doesnt do it for me....Oh and I felt like a kid when I found my bow tie shifter knob that I thought I gave away

Lokar Knob adapter Here I come....

Keep up the great work, you all inspire me!!!

el_bole

gimmy 64 · 05-15-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_bole

Wow you guys have been busy =)....

Finally got around to doing some work on my chevy. Sanded the floor boards and discovered very little rust and just painted lightly so it wouldnt rust.....Mock up my Lokar shifter to see the Height(High Hump as you can see), and got my fleetside bed ready to make a Smart Truck LOL.....Actually going to use side panels from my first bed to make a SB Fleet from my '61...Step side bed doesnt do it for me....Oh and I felt like a kid when I found my bow tie shifter knob that I thought I gave away

Lokar Knob adapter Here I come....

Keep up the great work, you all inspire me!!!

el_bole

that bed is a really SHORT bed

**chevy_man5** · 05-15-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

that bed is a really SHORT bed

It must be the ultra rare stubby bed option!

sigshooter · 05-15-2012, 10:23 PM

did some wiring, hooked up the steering, doing brakes next.... then hitting the road for a short test drive

el_bole · 05-16-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy_man5

It must be the ultra rare stubby bed option!

Yes guys I almost considered making a tool box out of it and put it on the bed LOL....Nope I love the fleet side look so much that I decided to take the best of two beds and make one!!!

See Ya'

66-PMD-GMC · 05-16-2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_bole

Yes guys I almost considered making a tool box out of it and put it on the bed LOL....Nope I love the fleet side look so much that I decided to take the best of two beds and make one!!!

See Ya'

Hey I got an idea for a 6 door ultra crew cab and that bed would be perfect.... I just need about 22" and yours looks like it fits the bill...

61_FL_Apache · 05-15-2012, 07:02 PM

Replaced the upper ball joints today.

Here is the final pic.

There are a few more pics on my build page.

markeb01 · 05-15-2012, 10:29 PM

Washed the truck along with the other two cars early thing this morning before the temperature climbed up in the 80’s.

CRGRS 66 · 05-15-2012, 10:56 PM

Packed the chinese rad up to ship back to Ledfoot, both tanks are too deep (front to back), only way to fit it in would be to modify the cradles on the bottom, and the bracket on the top. Rad was also about 2" narrower than the original. Dropped my rad off at a rad shop for a re-core.

Also installed new speakers in the doors, PO already carved up the doors... Used the foam baffles, protection from water, and improved sound.

jbgroby · 05-16-2012, 08:24 AM

New meaning for "Short" haulers?

wutnxt · 05-16-2012, 10:09 PM

Well i recieved a wack of parts today.....big day tomorrow

bobbylast · 05-16-2012, 10:27 PM

ordered 3 inch drop spindles this week. when i get them im gonna change the calipers and rotors so its all nice and new...i look like a dog running to see if someone is at the door everytime i'm home for lunch. i simply cant wait.

PDomes7277 · 05-17-2012, 12:06 AM

Notorious body work (sanding and repairing rocker panels) plenty of work for a few weeks.

CRGRS 66 · 05-17-2012, 10:00 PM

I went for a nice long drive tonight, finally got my rad situation sorted out, got it back together and went for a nice long cruise. Man that felt good!

kieth · 05-18-2012, 05:32 PM

I have been really busy lately and have ignored my pride and joy. I took her home last night, washed and dried it off. Drove it to work today and am going to drive it all weekend.........Did not realize how much I missed her.........Kieth

CRGRS 66 · 05-18-2012, 05:46 PM

Awesome Keith! Drove mine to work today as well, I am in sales, so I was in and out of her all day (the truck).

Found some steel rally wheels I like, bought 5 of them (need to remove and return the rubber). They are 15x8, going to blast them, paint them black, and get some fresh rubber on them for now. May add beauty rings, and center caps at some point. Shot of the rad, re-cored, and back in for ya too.

66-PMD-GMC · 05-18-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Shot of the rad, re-cored, and back in for ya too.

Where did you get the fan shroud? That would bolt right in on mine...

markeb01 · 05-18-2012, 05:30 PM

Didn't actually do anything to the truck, but after a lot of research received my new Precision brand windshield gasket today for the stainless trim install. Woohoo!

61_FL_Apache · 05-18-2012, 07:24 PM

Replaced my tired, bent and leaky trans dip stick and tube. I installed a flexible one and have it mounted on the firewall..

05-14-2012, 01:22 AM	#3
_1966ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 97	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I got the new tires in... but still waiting for the wheels. But I got the rest of the wood sanded down and ready for final prep for sealing. Mocked the rear tires up and cut the wood as needed to clear these monsters. Attached Images __________________ Bryan (Redneck) '66 Chevy Longbed Fleetside '12 Dodge Ram 3500 '08 BigDog Pitbull '11 Cargomate Trailer (Toy Hauler)

05-14-2012, 08:34 AM	#4
66 lwb cs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: aurora co Posts: 208	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally finished my cab mount conversion from the floating mounts to the solid mounts. Rolled her out dusted her off wiped her down and took off to fill the tank with some fresh gas after sitting all winter, and promptly ran out of gas. I guess the guage isn't that accurate after all. __________________ 66 C20 LWB CS 327/TH400 A/C

05-14-2012, 05:20 PM	#5
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finalized my deals on wheels and the donor suspension to upgrade to 5 lugs, disc brakes, and rearend... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...lies/chevy.gif Attached Images

05-14-2012, 09:56 PM	#6
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I FINALLY Painted my firewall. Let the assembaly begin. Oh yeah.. I have to change the output shaft on the tranny before I can put it together. 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

05-15-2012, 12:38 AM	#7
el_bole Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista CA Posts: 195	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Wow you guys have been busy =).... Finally got around to doing some work on my chevy. Sanded the floor boards and discovered very little rust and just painted lightly so it wouldnt rust.....Mock up my Lokar shifter to see the Height(High Hump as you can see), and got my fleetside bed ready to make a Smart Truck LOL.....Actually going to use side panels from my first bed to make a SB Fleet from my '61...Step side bed doesnt do it for me....Oh and I felt like a kid when I found my bow tie shifter knob that I thought I gave away Lokar Knob adapter Here I come.... Keep up the great work, you all inspire me!!! el_bole Attached Images

05-15-2012, 10:23 PM	#10
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: What did you do to your truck today? did some wiring, hooked up the steering, doing brakes next.... then hitting the road for a short test drive __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

05-15-2012, 07:02 PM	#13
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replaced the upper ball joints today. Here is the final pic. There are a few more pics on my build page. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

05-15-2012, 10:29 PM	#14
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Washed the truck along with the other two cars early thing this morning before the temperature climbed up in the 80’s. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-15-2012, 10:56 PM	#15
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Packed the chinese rad up to ship back to Ledfoot, both tanks are too deep (front to back), only way to fit it in would be to modify the cradles on the bottom, and the bracket on the top. Rad was also about 2" narrower than the original. Dropped my rad off at a rad shop for a re-core. Also installed new speakers in the doors, PO already carved up the doors... Used the foam baffles, protection from water, and improved sound. __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-16-2012, 08:24 AM	#16
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? New meaning for "Short" haulers? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

05-16-2012, 10:09 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? Well i recieved a wack of parts today.....big day tomorrow __________________ 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

05-16-2012, 10:27 PM	#18
bobbylast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Metairie, La. 70003 Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today? ordered 3 inch drop spindles this week. when i get them im gonna change the calipers and rotors so its all nice and new...i look like a dog running to see if someone is at the door everytime i'm home for lunch. i simply cant wait. __________________ If you used to be...then i guess you never were.

05-17-2012, 12:06 AM	#19
PDomes7277 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 45	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Notorious body work (sanding and repairing rocker panels) plenty of work for a few weeks. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 SWB - 5.7/4L60E 2011 GMC Sierra - Daily 1977 Harley Super Glide FXE Shovelhead

05-17-2012, 10:00 PM	#20
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I went for a nice long drive tonight, finally got my rad situation sorted out, got it back together and went for a nice long cruise. Man that felt good! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-18-2012, 05:32 PM	#21
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I have been really busy lately and have ignored my pride and joy. I took her home last night, washed and dried it off. Drove it to work today and am going to drive it all weekend.........Did not realize how much I missed her.........Kieth



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05-18-2012, 05:46 PM	#22
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Awesome Keith! Drove mine to work today as well, I am in sales, so I was in and out of her all day (the truck). Found some steel rally wheels I like, bought 5 of them (need to remove and return the rubber). They are 15x8, going to blast them, paint them black, and get some fresh rubber on them for now. May add beauty rings, and center caps at some point. Shot of the rad, re-cored, and back in for ya too. Attached Images __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-18-2012, 05:30 PM	#24
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Didn't actually do anything to the truck, but after a lot of research received my new Precision brand windshield gasket today for the stainless trim install. Woohoo! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-18-2012, 07:24 PM	#25
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replaced my tired, bent and leaky trans dip stick and tube. I installed a flexible one and have it mounted on the firewall.. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

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