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coulter · 05-20-2012, 10:56 PM

Man that looks really good! !! Nice work
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Narxoleptic Customs · 05-20-2012, 10:56 PM

Mounted two 6 1/2" speakers. Power tour in 3 weeks... Gotta have tunes.
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62 Barnfind · 05-20-2012, 11:04 PM

That truck looks good. Great Job!

chevyguys · 05-20-2012, 11:54 PM

Almost forgot... Also, mounted the grill (still has the original factory T3 headlights) and parking lights.

bobbylast · 05-21-2012, 09:31 PM

got my drop spindles today!!!!! going to buy ball joints tomorrow.

CRGRS 66 · 05-21-2012, 10:03 PM

painted one of my new wheels black, and one silver (leaning towards black), you have to imagine the P245 60 15 T/A's (blackwall out), the chrome beauty rings, and center caps.

They are, as I have learned, late 70's to early 80's 4WD wheels.

CRGRS 66 · 05-21-2012, 10:16 PM

Changed my headlight switch, and put the new knob/rod in.

Then drove the kid to soccer, lost 6-4.... but she had fun!

1963c-10 · 05-22-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

painted one of my new wheels black, and one silver (leaning towards black), you have to imagine the P245 60 15 T/A's (blackwall out), the chrome beauty rings, and center caps.

They are, as I have learned, late 70's to early 80's 4WD wheels.

I like the black much better

CRGRS 66 · 05-22-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I like the black much better

Thanks for the input, I will go with black to start. Have a line on some beauty rings, going to have a look at them this week. Still hunting for centre caps.

a37lesalle · 05-24-2012, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

painted one of my new wheels black, and one silver (leaning towards black), you have to imagine the P245 60 15 T/A's (blackwall out), the chrome beauty rings, and center caps.

They are, as I have learned, late 70's to early 80's 4WD wheels.

Yah I would go with black

CRGRS 66 · 05-24-2012, 09:13 AM

Seems unanimous!

QWYKTRUK · 05-24-2012, 09:28 AM

After 13 years of owning it, I finally decided to try and either sell or trade my '65. It's time for a new project! I replaced my last Harley with an '06 Road King and spend more time riding than working on the truck... so it's going on the block. Either a sale or trade !

aclew62 · 05-21-2012, 10:33 PM

i got my drop spindles today too. waiting to here back from captainfab about ps adapter bracket.

junk4cash · 05-22-2012, 02:21 AM

Had a decal made for my ol' girl.

baggedbigblock · 05-22-2012, 10:00 AM

Ripped off the old purple tint to reveal the interior.

finished gauges

finished cutting 1x6 wood bed then staining next week

**LostMy65** · 07-25-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by junk4cash

Had a decal made for my ol' girl.

Nice

fryer1979 · 07-25-2012, 02:31 AM

Got her old U-joints pulled out, as well as the old center support bearing. New bearings and U-joints reinstalled, and hopefully tomorrow before work I will have all the time I need to get them reinstalled so she will be driveable. After a several month long battle with DMV and my insurance company I finally got the new registration tags in the mail today, so she is once again legal to drive on the road (over 5 months since I paid the renewal fee....

). I HATE DMV!!!!!!!!!

Other than all that, getting her road worthy for a '65 and earlier car/truck/bike, and burlesque show in Carson City this weekend....

Dingman · 07-25-2012, 02:38 AM

Looked at it

**rideblue00** · 05-22-2012, 09:53 PM

Got my 66 wheel painted the other day. I sandblasted it. Wont do that again. Made it way to rough and it exposed some of the steel core. The next one i will sand only. However i did clear coat it and it feels very smooth. Just looks rough. I am worried how long it will hold up to dirty hands and UV. We will see!

CRGRS 66 · 05-22-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rideblue00

Got my 66 wheel painted the other day. I sandblasted it. Wont do that again. Made it way to rough and it exposed some of the steel core. The next one i will sand only. However i did clear coat it and it feels very smooth. Just looks rough. I am worried how long it will hold up to dirty hands and UV. We will see!

That wheel looks awesome! Can I have it? Please...

ABX131 · 05-22-2012, 11:33 PM

Nice steering wheel....regarding restoring them, is a special paint used to hold up to the contant handling? Maybe wrap it in a nice grip cover to prevent rubbing off the paint? What steps are taken for durability?

Indian113 · 05-23-2012, 05:11 PM

I ordered a Polished Aluminum Dash insert for VDO gauges from Yogi's today!! I got it on sale for $55.00 1/2 off.

Narxoleptic Customs · 05-23-2012, 09:53 PM

Dropped it off at my guys house so he can go thru the rear brakes, replace a few fuel lines and change the rear axle fluid...

It's the first night it hasn't been at my house in over 2 years... And one of the first times I haven't been doing the wrenching. I just don't have the time right now...
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ABX131 · 05-23-2012, 11:07 PM

My son's High School had a car show today and he asked me to bring the 63' 4x4 up. We bought it from a kid's family who is in his auto shop class...It does not look any different on the outside but I completely prpainted the engine and bay while I had it all torn apart to make it driveable...Got lots of praise for the motor and the fact it was driveable...On a side note my son's 67' Pontiac Lemans took best in class...his first trophy!

markeb01 · 05-23-2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ABX131

On a side note my son's 67' Pontiac Lemans took best in class...his first trophy!

Congrats to your son, that had to be a proud moment!

05-20-2012, 10:56 PM	#1
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Man that looks really good! !! Nice work Posted via Mobile Device __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

05-20-2012, 10:56 PM	#2
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Mounted two 6 1/2" speakers. Power tour in 3 weeks... Gotta have tunes. Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2012, 11:04 PM	#3
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,352	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That truck looks good. Great Job! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

05-20-2012, 11:54 PM	#4
chevyguys I Got it BAD! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MESA, AZ Posts: 205	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Almost forgot... Also, mounted the grill (still has the original factory T3 headlights) and parking lights. Attached Images __________________ Build Thread: http://www.chevyguys.com

05-21-2012, 09:31 PM	#5
bobbylast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Metairie, La. 70003 Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got my drop spindles today!!!!! going to buy ball joints tomorrow. __________________ If you used to be...then i guess you never were.

05-21-2012, 10:03 PM	#6
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? painted one of my new wheels black, and one silver (leaning towards black), you have to imagine the P245 60 15 T/A's (blackwall out), the chrome beauty rings, and center caps. They are, as I have learned, late 70's to early 80's 4WD wheels. Attached Images __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-21-2012, 10:16 PM	#7
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Changed my headlight switch, and put the new knob/rod in. Then drove the kid to soccer, lost 6-4.... but she had fun! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-24-2012, 09:13 AM	#11
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Seems unanimous! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-24-2012, 09:28 AM	#12
QWYKTRUK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AZ. Posts: 205	Re: What did you do to your truck today? After 13 years of owning it, I finally decided to try and either sell or trade my '65. It's time for a new project! I replaced my last Harley with an '06 Road King and spend more time riding than working on the truck... so it's going on the block. Either a sale or trade !

05-21-2012, 10:33 PM	#13
aclew62 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 17	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i got my drop spindles today too. waiting to here back from captainfab about ps adapter bracket.

05-22-2012, 02:21 AM	#14
junk4cash Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Had a decal made for my ol' girl.

05-22-2012, 10:00 AM	#15
baggedbigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rich Virginia Posts: 336	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ripped off the old purple tint to reveal the interior. finished gauges finished cutting 1x6 wood bed then staining next week

07-25-2012, 02:31 AM	#17
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got her old U-joints pulled out, as well as the old center support bearing. New bearings and U-joints reinstalled, and hopefully tomorrow before work I will have all the time I need to get them reinstalled so she will be driveable. After a several month long battle with DMV and my insurance company I finally got the new registration tags in the mail today, so she is once again legal to drive on the road (over 5 months since I paid the renewal fee....). I HATE DMV!!!!!!!!! Other than all that, getting her road worthy for a '65 and earlier car/truck/bike, and burlesque show in Carson City this weekend....

07-25-2012, 02:38 AM	#18
Dingman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looked at it

05-22-2012, 09:53 PM	#19
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,859	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my 66 wheel painted the other day. I sandblasted it. Wont do that again. Made it way to rough and it exposed some of the steel core. The next one i will sand only. However i did clear coat it and it feels very smooth. Just looks rough. I am worried how long it will hold up to dirty hands and UV. We will see! Attached Images



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05-22-2012, 11:33 PM	#21
ABX131 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 317	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nice steering wheel....regarding restoring them, is a special paint used to hold up to the contant handling? Maybe wrap it in a nice grip cover to prevent rubbing off the paint? What steps are taken for durability?

05-23-2012, 05:11 PM	#22
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I ordered a Polished Aluminum Dash insert for VDO gauges from Yogi's today!! I got it on sale for $55.00 1/2 off.

05-23-2012, 09:53 PM	#23
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Dropped it off at my guys house so he can go thru the rear brakes, replace a few fuel lines and change the rear axle fluid... It's the first night it hasn't been at my house in over 2 years... And one of the first times I haven't been doing the wrenching. I just don't have the time right now... Posted via Mobile Device

05-23-2012, 11:07 PM	#24
ABX131 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 317	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My son's High School had a car show today and he asked me to bring the 63' 4x4 up. We bought it from a kid's family who is in his auto shop class...It does not look any different on the outside but I completely prpainted the engine and bay while I had it all torn apart to make it driveable...Got lots of praise for the motor and the fact it was driveable...On a side note my son's 67' Pontiac Lemans took best in class...his first trophy!

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