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greg65 · 06-15-2009, 07:53 PM

Yea I bought every patch panel for the floor that I could find. Did not add up the invoices, don't want to know. I'm sure if I didn't spend money on that it would be something that I don't need like a LS1 drivetrain with a couple of turbos. I don't see that happening any time soon.

joe231 · 06-15-2009, 08:15 PM

cool dog!!
cab looks pretty typical

Alan's Classic · 06-15-2009, 08:18 PM

NIce to see the progress Greg. Keep after it and keep us updated, I'll be watching.

greg65 · 06-16-2009, 07:07 PM

Here is a few pictures of my cab after the etching primer was applied. The name of the primer is omni. This stuff is transparent, you can still see the metal through it. The guy that sprayed it thinks we should clear it and start a new trend. Not my cup of tea I need paint.

monolith · 06-16-2009, 07:12 PM

I agree with your painter- I like the way the metal looks "plated" or like Titanium.

*ponders getting some of that primer instead of clear coating various bits*

greg65 · 06-16-2009, 07:15 PM

The color is a light green. It's pretty wild when you can see some of the original stamping numbers through the primer.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-16-2009, 09:21 PM

Beautiful pup man! That cab's rough but thank God for patch panels and homemade dollies. How far are you from the Florida/Georgia line?

greg65 · 06-16-2009, 09:25 PM

Yea I know it looks bad now but it should make a good one after repaired. My truck was a small back glass. I just had to have a big window cab . The original one was in better shape than this one. I am located northwest of Atlanta.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-16-2009, 09:46 PM

Yeah mine was pretty rough, not as bad but close. Luckily my Grandpa had been parking it under a shelter since he bought it in late 1962. It stayed that way until he needed the space and parked it in a field for 2.5 years before I got it. That greatly took it's toll.

greg65 · 06-18-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Yeah mine was pretty rough, not as bad but close. Luckily my Grandpa had been parking it under a shelter since he bought it in late 1962. It stayed that way until he needed the space and parked it in a field for 2.5 years before I got it. That greatly took it's toll.

It's cool that you get to restore your grandfather's truck. As for my cab being in "rough" shape, Iknew it needed work when I bought it. I really wanted a big window cab and that was the best one that I found. There were a few for sale on the west coast for around $600 -$700 plus about $1000 for shipping. So my "rough" cab of $250 plus the patch panel was a better deal.

greg65 · 08-05-2009, 07:38 PM

I got a little free time so I welded in the bracing for doing the floor repair. The basement does not have the best lighting but maybe you can make out what has been added. Next time I'll push it outside for better pictures.

greg65 · 08-14-2009, 12:40 PM

I was looking on craig's list a couple days ago and found a complete serpentine belt set up $75.00. The a/c compressor, water pump, p/s pump, alternator, and all the brackets and bolts. After talking to the seller Wednesday we decided to meet on Saturday. I called him today to set up a time and place and he sold the set up last night. Oh well better luck next time.

4dranch · 08-14-2009, 01:21 PM

Nice work Greg cool build you got going.....sounds like maybe he wanted to sell it so he could ship it and make more $$$ for the ebay shipping......

MacAttack · 08-14-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

Oh well better luck next time.

Bummer!

Hate when that happens.

greg65 · 08-14-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Nice work Greg cool build you got going.....sounds like maybe he wanted to sell it so he could ship it and make more $$$ for the ebay shipping......

Thanks, need to get my body man started again. Maybe then I post some new pictures.

4dranch · 08-14-2009, 01:40 PM

Where is Dallas Ga. located at?
I was stationed in Savannah and have family in Dalton..

greg65 · 08-14-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Where is Dallas Ga. located at?
I was stationed in Savannah and have family in Dalton..

Dallas is about 30 miles northwest of Atlanta. The skyline of Atlanta can be seen from the town I live in. Which is way too close for me. When we still lived in Alabama, we went to the NHRA Southern Nationals in Millington.

greg65 · 09-23-2009, 09:34 PM

We started replacing the floor pans this week. Hoping to have some pictures posted this weekend.

Alan's Classic · 09-23-2009, 09:44 PM

I need some pics to see if I could have done things differently. Glad your making progress.

tomlamb · 09-23-2009, 10:12 PM

Looks like a great start! My blaster used soda and another type of media for the tough/rotted parts so I didn't get to see a pure soda job. I love seeing these old girls being fixed up.

greg65 · 09-24-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I need some pics to see if I could have done things differently. Glad your making progress.

Thanks Alan I'll try to post some pictures this weekend.

greg65 · 09-24-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tomlamb

Looks like a great start! My blaster used soda and another type of media for the tough/rotted parts so I didn't get to see a pure soda job. I love seeing these old girls being fixed up.

After I got my cab back from being blasted I found out just how many dents I had. In the long run that big back window is going to cost more than I expected. But when I get to drive it again it will be worth it.

greg65 · 10-09-2009, 07:04 PM

Hopefully going to get my cab back home after getting the floor sheetmetal replaced in a couple of days. I thought I would roll the frame outside and wash off the dust and then I started taking pictures. You know one thing after another. Here are a few to keep me motivated.

Alan's Classic · 10-09-2009, 07:36 PM

Lookin' good Greg!!! I'm having a garage sale next Sat the 17th from 10-2. Swing by if you can.

Since your washin' you can come over and wash mine.

greg65 · 10-09-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Lookin' good Greg!!! I'm having a garage sale next Sat the 17th from 10-2. Swing by if you can.

Since your washin' you can come over and wash mine.

How much are you asking for the garage?

My son football game is at 11:00 saturday. He's got about another month of games and then my weekends are open.

06-15-2009, 07:53 PM	#26
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far Yea I bought every patch panel for the floor that I could find. Did not add up the invoices, don't want to know. I'm sure if I didn't spend money on that it would be something that I don't need like a LS1 drivetrain with a couple of turbos. I don't see that happening any time soon.

06-15-2009, 08:15 PM	#27
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My build so far cool dog!! cab looks pretty typical __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-15-2009, 08:18 PM	#28
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My build so far NIce to see the progress Greg. Keep after it and keep us updated, I'll be watching. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

06-16-2009, 07:07 PM	#29
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far Here is a few pictures of my cab after the etching primer was applied. The name of the primer is omni. This stuff is transparent, you can still see the metal through it. The guy that sprayed it thinks we should clear it and start a new trend. Not my cup of tea I need paint. Attached Images

06-16-2009, 07:12 PM	#30
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: My build so far I agree with your painter- I like the way the metal looks "plated" or like Titanium. ponders getting some of that primer instead of clear coating various bits __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

06-16-2009, 07:15 PM	#31
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far The color is a light green. It's pretty wild when you can see some of the original stamping numbers through the primer.

06-16-2009, 09:21 PM	#32
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My build so far Beautiful pup man! That cab's rough but thank God for patch panels and homemade dollies. How far are you from the Florida/Georgia line? __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-16-2009, 09:25 PM	#33
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far Yea I know it looks bad now but it should make a good one after repaired. My truck was a small back glass. I just had to have a big window cab . The original one was in better shape than this one. I am located northwest of Atlanta.

06-16-2009, 09:46 PM	#34
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My build so far Yeah mine was pretty rough, not as bad but close. Luckily my Grandpa had been parking it under a shelter since he bought it in late 1962. It stayed that way until he needed the space and parked it in a field for 2.5 years before I got it. That greatly took it's toll. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

08-05-2009, 07:38 PM	#36
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far I got a little free time so I welded in the bracing for doing the floor repair. The basement does not have the best lighting but maybe you can make out what has been added. Next time I'll push it outside for better pictures. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

08-14-2009, 12:40 PM	#37
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far I was looking on craig's list a couple days ago and found a complete serpentine belt set up $75.00. The a/c compressor, water pump, p/s pump, alternator, and all the brackets and bolts. After talking to the seller Wednesday we decided to meet on Saturday. I called him today to set up a time and place and he sold the set up last night. Oh well better luck next time. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

08-14-2009, 01:21 PM	#38
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: My build so far Nice work Greg cool build you got going.....sounds like maybe he wanted to sell it so he could ship it and make more $$$ for the ebay shipping...... __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

08-14-2009, 01:40 PM	#41
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: My build so far Where is Dallas Ga. located at? I was stationed in Savannah and have family in Dalton.. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

09-23-2009, 09:34 PM	#43
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far We started replacing the floor pans this week. Hoping to have some pictures posted this weekend. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

09-23-2009, 09:44 PM	#44
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My build so far I need some pics to see if I could have done things differently. Glad your making progress. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"



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09-23-2009, 10:12 PM	#45
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: My build so far Looks like a great start! My blaster used soda and another type of media for the tough/rotted parts so I didn't get to see a pure soda job. I love seeing these old girls being fixed up.

10-09-2009, 07:04 PM	#48
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far Hopefully going to get my cab back home after getting the floor sheetmetal replaced in a couple of days. I thought I would roll the frame outside and wash off the dust and then I started taking pictures. You know one thing after another. Here are a few to keep me motivated. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

10-09-2009, 07:36 PM	#49
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My build so far Lookin' good Greg!!! I'm having a garage sale next Sat the 17th from 10-2. Swing by if you can. Since your washin' you can come over and wash mine. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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