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**yelmer** · 12-29-2015, 07:42 PM

as it goes parts off to blasters and painters waiting for them to return

**aotte1** · 12-29-2015, 09:59 PM

Looking good, lots of great progress. Really good feeling when it's all apart and off to be recondioned, knowing you get to start putting it back together soon.

Find any neat stuff on the frame, clips ...etc. finishes, markings, and brake line fittings.

Going to replace the brake lines, and keep them original looking? Any specific company that does good original lines.

Les

**yelmer** · 12-29-2015, 10:22 PM

on the rearend third member had a white paint mark on it . also orange paint marks on the front springs also had a alum tag on the steering control on the right side has numbers on it . when i get it cleaned i will post

**aotte1** · 12-29-2015, 11:34 PM

Really like this original factory stuff/knowledge too.

Look forward to see information/ photos on your special truck.

L

sodly · 12-29-2015, 11:44 PM

Always fun to watch your work, Yelmer! Can't wait to see the pieces painted. Did that truck have a 4.57 or 4.10 rear end?

**yelmer** · 12-30-2015, 10:27 AM

4.57 hope to install locker unit if looks good

**yelmer** · 01-25-2016, 10:46 PM

frame back for power coating tranny pictures and rear cab mount with new rubber

cru_zn_29 · 01-25-2016, 11:06 PM

Looking good

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-26-2016, 11:34 AM

Nice!

**60-66** · 01-26-2016, 11:56 AM

Looks great Mike ! Question , what plan do you have for re mounting the rear cab mount to frame ? I've been talking to a couple guys about riveting brackets like these back in place on these trucks. Apparently the rivets are available, although I haven't looked for them yet.

cru_zn_29 · 01-26-2016, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60-66

Looks great Mike ! Question , what plan do you have for re mounting the rear cab mount to frame ? I've been talking to a couple guys about riveting brackets like these back in place on these trucks. Apparently the rivets are available, although I haven't looked for them yet.

I got mine from McMASTER-CARR

**yelmer** · 01-26-2016, 07:33 PM

i thought about rivets . what did you use to install them with

cru_zn_29 · 01-26-2016, 10:27 PM

I used a big old sledge hammer and drilled the size of the rivet about 5/8" head in the head of the hammer. Don't drill in the center drill it needs to be offset then i drilled the end of 1"X 8" long round stock I used 5/8" bit fit my rivets. I had a friend hold the sledge hammer on the mount side I used the 1" driver and sledge on the inside of the frame

**yelmer** · 01-26-2016, 10:31 PM

thanks for the tip .

**aotte1** · 01-27-2016, 01:13 AM

The frame looks very nice, what level gloss did you use for power coating on frame? I like some gloss as it cleans a lot easier.
Great detail on the transmission.
Les

**yelmer** · 02-29-2016, 10:44 PM

frame is power coated with appx 70% -30% gloss . More progress working on motor very close . Wheels at paint , tires on there way

**aotte1** · 03-01-2016, 01:45 AM

Looks great, coming along really very nice!!
How are you doing your bolts, using originals and recoating them with cad, black zinc, etc?
On '64 will likely use original bolts with ceramic coating, not original but seams to stand up well and is a hard coating, not damaged by installation. Not original purpose of ceramic coating, however, works. Needs to be done under controlled conditions.

Some more close-up photos would be nice too. Frame clips for brake lines, wire harness, emergency brake cable, etc. Would like to see if they changed during the years or stayed the same.

Les

Bomp · 03-01-2016, 02:41 AM

Nice and clean.

**yelmer** · 03-01-2016, 09:41 AM

using original bolts replated

cru_zn_29 · 03-01-2016, 10:53 AM

Looking good

**yelmer** · 05-30-2016, 10:14 PM

updates still progress

**yelmer** · 05-30-2016, 10:22 PM

more

**aotte1** · 05-30-2016, 10:47 PM

Mike,

The engine and drive train looks outstanding, thanks for sharing. The green/blue for the 327 is much cooler then 283 Navy gray!

Did you clear coat your drive shafts?

FYI, On '64 K10: drive shaft u-joints caps have the same orange inspection markings too, along with yellow on the yoke and shaft up to slip connection.

Les

**yelmer** · 05-30-2016, 11:20 PM

i put a light coat of oil i have the same on the red truck it works well

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-30-2016, 11:43 PM

Engine and frame are outstanding! Great work. Truck is gonna look sweet!

12-29-2015, 07:42 PM	#26
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12-29-2015, 09:59 PM	#27
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper Looking good, lots of great progress. Really good feeling when it's all apart and off to be recondioned, knowing you get to start putting it back together soon. Find any neat stuff on the frame, clips ...etc. finishes, markings, and brake line fittings. Going to replace the brake lines, and keep them original looking? Any specific company that does good original lines. Les Last edited by aotte1; 12-29-2015 at 10:05 PM.

12-29-2015, 10:22 PM	#28
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper on the rearend third member had a white paint mark on it . also orange paint marks on the front springs also had a alum tag on the steering control on the right side has numbers on it . when i get it cleaned i will post

12-29-2015, 11:34 PM	#29
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper Really like this original factory stuff/knowledge too. Look forward to see information/ photos on your special truck. L

12-29-2015, 11:44 PM	#30
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper Always fun to watch your work, Yelmer! Can't wait to see the pieces painted. Did that truck have a 4.57 or 4.10 rear end? __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

12-30-2015, 10:27 AM	#31
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper 4.57 hope to install locker unit if looks good

01-25-2016, 10:46 PM	#32
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper frame back for power coating tranny pictures and rear cab mount with new rubber Attached Images

01-25-2016, 11:06 PM	#33
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01-26-2016, 11:34 AM	#34
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper Nice! __________________ 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

01-26-2016, 11:56 AM	#35
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,325	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper Looks great Mike ! Question , what plan do you have for re mounting the rear cab mount to frame ? I've been talking to a couple guys about riveting brackets like these back in place on these trucks. Apparently the rivets are available, although I haven't looked for them yet. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

01-26-2016, 07:33 PM	#37
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper i thought about rivets . what did you use to install them with

01-26-2016, 10:27 PM	#38
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper I used a big old sledge hammer and drilled the size of the rivet about 5/8" head in the head of the hammer. Don't drill in the center drill it needs to be offset then i drilled the end of 1"X 8" long round stock I used 5/8" bit fit my rivets. I had a friend hold the sledge hammer on the mount side I used the 1" driver and sledge on the inside of the frame

01-26-2016, 10:31 PM	#39
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper thanks for the tip .

01-27-2016, 01:13 AM	#40
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper The frame looks very nice, what level gloss did you use for power coating on frame? I like some gloss as it cleans a lot easier. Great detail on the transmission. Les

02-29-2016, 10:44 PM	#41
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper frame is power coated with appx 70% -30% gloss . More progress working on motor very close . Wheels at paint , tires on there way Attached Images



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03-01-2016, 01:45 AM	#42
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper Looks great, coming along really very nice!! How are you doing your bolts, using originals and recoating them with cad, black zinc, etc? On '64 will likely use original bolts with ceramic coating, not original but seams to stand up well and is a hard coating, not damaged by installation. Not original purpose of ceramic coating, however, works. Needs to be done under controlled conditions. Some more close-up photos would be nice too. Frame clips for brake lines, wire harness, emergency brake cable, etc. Would like to see if they changed during the years or stayed the same. Les Last edited by aotte1; 03-01-2016 at 01:57 AM.

03-01-2016, 02:41 AM	#43
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper Nice and clean.

03-01-2016, 09:41 AM	#44
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aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper Mike, The engine and drive train looks outstanding, thanks for sharing. The green/blue for the 327 is much cooler then 283 Navy gray! Did you clear coat your drive shafts? FYI, On '64 K10: drive shaft u-joints caps have the same orange inspection markings too, along with yellow on the yoke and shaft up to slip connection. Les Last edited by aotte1; 05-30-2016 at 10:58 PM.

05-30-2016, 11:20 PM	#49
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper i put a light coat of oil i have the same on the red truck it works well

05-30-2016, 11:43 PM	#50
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: build of a 1966 c-20 custom camper Engine and frame are outstanding! Great work. Truck is gonna look sweet! __________________ 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

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