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JWheeler331 · 10-05-2014, 09:10 AM

Still have to bolt the bed down but we got it sitting on the frame so I snapped a few pics. This is the first time the truck has been somewhat together since the paint job. Just have to do the final fitments bolt down. Keep in mind that the bed still needs to be moved forward some and placed in the correct location. We just sat it on there to get it facing the right way in the shop. We took it apart with the nose facing inward and we ended up trapping the truck in the shop when we took everything apart. We cleaned up a little and got the truck facing the correct way so we could finish working on the bed using the lift and still get the rest of the truck in and out of the shop, if that makes any sense to yall.

Also, painted up the grille today so I can start getting it ready to go back on the truck.

Grille is not perfect and I hope to eventually switch to alum or chrome grill and bumpers.

jbgroby · 10-05-2014, 10:40 AM

DAMN, Joey, That looks great - I got to come see that!

JWheeler331 · 10-05-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

DAMN, Joey, That looks great - I got to come see that!

Thanks. Def not a show truck like yours but I like where it's at.

turbohounds · 10-05-2014, 06:45 PM

Finally got the steering connected up after more than half a dozen trips to parts store to try to get tie rods to work. Ended up with custom tie rod adjuster sleeves from DCA Racing to connect 5/8 outer to 11/16 inner. Such a relief to have this behind us.

More detail here -
http://1966gmcratrod.blogspot.com

ACK · 10-05-2014, 09:18 PM

Now that the days are shorter, plus I hate driving at night in the rain, I installed a pair of driving lights. Now you'll see me coming from miles away ... and I'll see you, too.

ChrisDollins · 10-05-2014, 09:26 PM

I meant to take a pic with the old truck all loaded down, but forgot. Anyway, me and my wife took it to Home Depot (about an hour drive) and loaded it up with a 4' vanity, mirror, 15 gallons of paint, shop lights, faucet and other random little things. Put the old truck to work today haha. Did stop for ice cream on the way home. Oh yea, and loaded it down with groceries too! Beautiful day to be driving an old chevy!

**Palf70Step** · 10-05-2014, 10:10 PM

Played at Cruising the Coast. Here is a few samples our our year trucks.
Link is a few (800+) of the shots I took today.

Cruising The Coast

Still have to go thru the the rest of what I took today.

Still have 7 of the best 8 days ever!

66Submarine · 10-07-2014, 10:11 PM

Replaced the heater core and cleaned everything up a little. I thought you guys might like the picture of all the rat turds...

TJ's Chevy · 10-07-2014, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Submarine

Replaced the heater core and cleaned everything up a little. I thought you guys might like the picture of all the rat turds...

lol! Makes me wonder what the heck is stuck in mine.

66Submarine · 10-07-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

lol! Makes me wonder what the heck is stuck in mine.

Maybe a new strain of the hantavirus?

60ShortStepGMC · 10-08-2014, 12:11 AM

New fuel sending unit, new fuel lines, new electric fuel pump. We're 5/16" diam end to end now.

LostMy65 · 10-08-2014, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 66Submarine

Replaced the heater core and cleaned everything up a little. I thought you guys might like the picture of all the rat turds...

Did your's not have the screen in it?

schpeen · 10-08-2014, 05:34 AM

Added power disc brakes front and rear sway bars and new wheels and tires

**Palf70Step** · 10-08-2014, 07:27 AM

Truck looks great. Love that blue.

schpeen · 10-08-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Truck looks great. Love that blue.

Thanks. We installed the 2.5" drop spindles too.

I think we got the stance right where I wanted it now!

66Submarine · 10-08-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Did your's not have the screen in it?

Nope.

earl84 · 10-08-2014, 10:39 PM

Dang, schpeen, that looks great. Any way you can get some pics outside for a fuller photo so we can see it a little better?

TJ's Chevy · 10-10-2014, 02:11 PM

My spotlight bracket kit from Unity USA came today.

schpeen · 10-10-2014, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by earl84

Dang, schpeen, that looks great. Any way you can get some pics outside for a fuller photo so we can see it a little better?

thanks buddy. She drives so much better now with the sway bars and new radials

schpeen · 10-10-2014, 02:26 PM

Here is an outside pic

markeb01 · 10-10-2014, 03:39 PM

Wow!

schpeen · 10-11-2014, 12:29 PM

took her out for a nice cruise and it drove really smooth but firm in the corners

very solid no squeaks or rattles just the sound of the motor

LostMy65 · 10-11-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by schpeen

Here is an outside pic

Very Nice

LostMy65 · 10-11-2014, 10:14 PM

Keeping with my cheap paint so I can use it as a truck, I finally painted inside the bed.

**Palf70Step** · 10-12-2014, 07:31 AM

Bed inside looks real good!

10-05-2014, 09:10 AM	#26
JWheeler331 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 553	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Still have to bolt the bed down but we got it sitting on the frame so I snapped a few pics. This is the first time the truck has been somewhat together since the paint job. Just have to do the final fitments bolt down. Keep in mind that the bed still needs to be moved forward some and placed in the correct location. We just sat it on there to get it facing the right way in the shop. We took it apart with the nose facing inward and we ended up trapping the truck in the shop when we took everything apart. We cleaned up a little and got the truck facing the correct way so we could finish working on the bed using the lift and still get the rest of the truck in and out of the shop, if that makes any sense to yall. Also, painted up the grille today so I can start getting it ready to go back on the truck. Grille is not perfect and I hope to eventually switch to alum or chrome grill and bumpers. __________________ Our 1965 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...79#post6204879

10-05-2014, 10:40 AM	#27
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III DAMN, Joey, That looks great - I got to come see that! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-05-2014, 06:45 PM	#29
turbohounds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finally got the steering connected up after more than half a dozen trips to parts store to try to get tie rods to work. Ended up with custom tie rod adjuster sleeves from DCA Racing to connect 5/8 outer to 11/16 inner. Such a relief to have this behind us. More detail here - http://1966gmcratrod.blogspot.com

10-05-2014, 09:18 PM	#30
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 540	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Now that the days are shorter, plus I hate driving at night in the rain, I installed a pair of driving lights. Now you'll see me coming from miles away ... and I'll see you, too. Attached Images __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

10-05-2014, 09:26 PM	#31
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I meant to take a pic with the old truck all loaded down, but forgot. Anyway, me and my wife took it to Home Depot (about an hour drive) and loaded it up with a 4' vanity, mirror, 15 gallons of paint, shop lights, faucet and other random little things. Put the old truck to work today haha. Did stop for ice cream on the way home. Oh yea, and loaded it down with groceries too! Beautiful day to be driving an old chevy! __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

10-05-2014, 10:10 PM	#32
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Played at Cruising the Coast. Here is a few samples our our year trucks. Link is a few (800+) of the shots I took today. Cruising The Coast Still have to go thru the the rest of what I took today. Still have 7 of the best 8 days ever! Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-07-2014, 10:11 PM	#33
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Replaced the heater core and cleaned everything up a little. I thought you guys might like the picture of all the rat turds... Attached Images __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

10-08-2014, 12:11 AM	#36
60ShortStepGMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sacto, CA Posts: 43	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III New fuel sending unit, new fuel lines, new electric fuel pump. We're 5/16" diam end to end now.

10-08-2014, 05:34 AM	#38
schpeen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: fort lauderdale, florida Posts: 511	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Added power disc brakes front and rear sway bars and new wheels and tires Attached Images

10-08-2014, 07:27 AM	#39
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Truck looks great. Love that blue. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-08-2014, 10:39 PM	#42
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Dang, schpeen, that looks great. Any way you can get some pics outside for a fuller photo so we can see it a little better?

10-10-2014, 02:11 PM	#43
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III My spotlight bracket kit from Unity USA came today. __________________ 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

10-10-2014, 02:26 PM	#45
schpeen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: fort lauderdale, florida Posts: 511	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Here is an outside pic Attached Images

10-10-2014, 03:39 PM	#46
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Wow! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-11-2014, 12:29 PM	#47
schpeen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: fort lauderdale, florida Posts: 511	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III took her out for a nice cruise and it drove really smooth but firm in the corners very solid no squeaks or rattles just the sound of the motor Attached Images



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10-11-2014, 10:14 PM	#49
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Keeping with my cheap paint so I can use it as a truck, I finally painted inside the bed. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-12-2014, 07:31 AM	#50
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Bed inside looks real good! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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