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Johns66 · 07-13-2018, 11:55 PM

Here are the latest pictures of what is in primer. No work on the truck this week.

Drive the hour 1 1/2 hours from Waco to Austin to see my daughter. She had jaw surgery to close up some cracks she has from her cleft palet. Dell Children's doctor did the surgery, they pulled bone from her hip. She is home now and doing well. My wife stayed with her the two days she was there.

Indian113 · 07-14-2018, 09:06 AM

I am happy that your daughter got through her surgery okay and is home and doing fine. Kids and family always comes first, truck is coming along nice.

Johns66 · 07-14-2018, 09:32 PM

Got the front of the tailgate stripped, now in process of sanding.

Outside panel is decent inside panel looks like someone beat it with a ball pean hammer.

Now to sand, sand and sand, then repeat.

Johns66 · 02-28-2019, 01:51 AM

It's been a busy few months sent oldest daughter to Dallas Baptist University in last fall. Moved my oldest son back to Dallas and middle son to Houston.

See picture of another bedside stripped going to epoxy.

Started putting a skim coat of filler on the doors last week.

I have to say that 3M 01131 is great filler. Does not clog the sandpaper and feathers nicely.

I am planning on going to the swap meet in Dallas in April and taking all my extra doors grill surrounds and bedsides.

Johns66 · 11-11-2020, 11:30 PM

Got the 87 cross member bolted on and the Captainfab power steering bracket on.

A mechanic at work helped me get the Detroit Tru Trac with the new 3:73 gears installed.

Purchased a Mar K tailgate and had the back of the fenders, grill surround and cowl media blasted.

Getting ready to sand the cab and mock up the body panels. Also bought LMC bedsides when I found out the originals were full of bondo and just too worn out.

LostMy65 · 11-12-2020, 06:02 PM

Nice progress.

88Stanger · 11-17-2020, 10:59 AM

nice job so far sir!

Johns66 · 11-28-2020, 11:22 AM

The old tailgate was just too beat up to save. Bought a Mar K see photo attached.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-28-2020, 11:29 AM

Oh ya that's a nice tailgate.

Johns66 · 05-21-2022, 08:42 PM

Progress on the floor and kick panel rust repair. Not perfect but I will be putting down sound deadening and carpet. Have to finish the welding next weekend.

Thinking about welding the joint where the upper and lower firewall meet.

Braunschweiger · 05-22-2022, 01:50 AM

Good work, this will be a solid cab again

aggie91 · 05-25-2022, 11:40 AM

Glad to see you are still at it.

I've had my '65 for almost 39 years. Started on getting it road worthy in 2010 after sitting around since 1998, then life got in the way again. Got it LS swapped in 2016/2017 but the trans went out. Sat again till 2021 when I put in a different LS combo and started down the road worthy goal again. This month, l got it inspected to tile/register it (never had it titled in Texas when I moved back here from Florida in 2002). Now it sits in my driveway because it kills batteries...

Johns66 · 07-01-2023, 11:28 PM

See beginning paint photos - finally......

Few more weeks, bed tailgate, fenders, hood (back ordered - can't find good original) left to be painted.

**Palf70Step** · 07-02-2023, 07:01 AM

Love that color!

Johns66 · 07-02-2023, 11:14 AM

The painters talked me out of a white top because the paint is a pearl tricoat.

Thanks to all on this board for the awesome info over the years that helped me get to where I am.

07-13-2018, 11:55 PM	#26
Johns66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 411	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... Here are the latest pictures of what is in primer. No work on the truck this week. Drive the hour 1 1/2 hours from Waco to Austin to see my daughter. She had jaw surgery to close up some cracks she has from her cleft palet. Dell Children's doctor did the surgery, they pulled bone from her hip. She is home now and doing well. My wife stayed with her the two days she was there. Attached Images Last edited by Johns66; 07-13-2018 at 11:57 PM. Reason: Spelling

07-14-2018, 09:06 AM	#27
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... I am happy that your daughter got through her surgery okay and is home and doing fine. Kids and family always comes first, truck is coming along nice.

07-14-2018, 09:32 PM	#28
Johns66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 411	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... Got the front of the tailgate stripped, now in process of sanding. Outside panel is decent inside panel looks like someone beat it with a ball pean hammer. Now to sand, sand and sand, then repeat. Attached Images Last edited by Johns66; 07-14-2018 at 09:33 PM. Reason: Spelling

02-28-2019, 01:51 AM	#29
Johns66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 411	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... It's been a busy few months sent oldest daughter to Dallas Baptist University in last fall. Moved my oldest son back to Dallas and middle son to Houston. See picture of another bedside stripped going to epoxy. Started putting a skim coat of filler on the doors last week. I have to say that 3M 01131 is great filler. Does not clog the sandpaper and feathers nicely. I am planning on going to the swap meet in Dallas in April and taking all my extra doors grill surrounds and bedsides. Attached Images

11-11-2020, 11:30 PM	#30
Johns66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 411	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... Got the 87 cross member bolted on and the Captainfab power steering bracket on. A mechanic at work helped me get the Detroit Tru Trac with the new 3:73 gears installed. Purchased a Mar K tailgate and had the back of the fenders, grill surround and cowl media blasted. Getting ready to sand the cab and mock up the body panels. Also bought LMC bedsides when I found out the originals were full of bondo and just too worn out. Attached Images Last edited by Johns66; 11-11-2020 at 11:35 PM.

11-12-2020, 06:02 PM	#31
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... Nice progress. __________________ 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

11-17-2020, 10:59 AM	#32
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,651	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... nice job so far sir!

11-28-2020, 11:22 AM	#33
Johns66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 411	New Mar K tailgate The old tailgate was just too beat up to save. Bought a Mar K see photo attached. Attached Images

11-28-2020, 11:29 AM	#34
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... Oh ya that's a nice tailgate. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-21-2022, 08:42 PM	#35
Johns66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 411	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... Progress on the floor and kick panel rust repair. Not perfect but I will be putting down sound deadening and carpet. Have to finish the welding next weekend. Thinking about welding the joint where the upper and lower firewall meet. Attached Images

05-22-2022, 01:50 AM	#36
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 807	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... Good work, this will be a solid cab again __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782

05-25-2022, 11:40 AM	#37
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... Glad to see you are still at it. I've had my '65 for almost 39 years. Started on getting it road worthy in 2010 after sitting around since 1998, then life got in the way again. Got it LS swapped in 2016/2017 but the trans went out. Sat again till 2021 when I put in a different LS combo and started down the road worthy goal again. This month, l got it inspected to tile/register it (never had it titled in Texas when I moved back here from Florida in 2002). Now it sits in my driveway because it kills batteries... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

07-01-2023, 11:28 PM	#38
Johns66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 411	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... See beginning paint photos - finally...... Few more weeks, bed tailgate, fenders, hood (back ordered - can't find good original) left to be painted. Attached Images

07-02-2023, 07:01 AM	#39
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... Love that color! __________________ 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!

07-02-2023, 11:14 AM	#40
Johns66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 411	Re: Johns66 15 year project......... The painters talked me out of a white top because the paint is a pearl tricoat. Thanks to all on this board for the awesome info over the years that helped me get to where I am.



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