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jjaction1 · 03-18-2010, 08:45 PM

Time for the much needed power sprayer...

jjaction1 · 03-18-2010, 08:52 PM

I got the cab removed thanks to "Strodder" 1965/73 Cheap Build Up thread. This site is so helpful and full of great ideas!

aggie91 · 03-19-2010, 03:52 PM

Cool to see your son involved. Mine wants to, but usually when I ask for his help, he is too busy with his own hobbies (he is real into RC Cars right now)....but sometimes he does help out

jjaction1 · 03-19-2010, 08:57 PM

I removed the rear coil springs today while the temperature was in the 70's. We have a cold front moving in tomorrow and it is supposed to get down in the 30's. Gotta love Texas!

I jacked up the frame 1 side at a time to relieve the pressure on the coil, sprayed a bunch of PB Blaster on the bolts and waited about 30 minutes. All 4 bolts ended up busting anyways.

Coils removed and tools I used:

Check out that drop!

jjaction1 · 03-19-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

Cool to see your son involved. Mine wants to, but usually when I ask for his help, he is too busy with his own hobbies (he is real into RC Cars right now)....but sometimes he does help out

Yeah, I've noticed that it has to be his idea to help me out. If it's my idea, it's not much fun.

I love the look of that engine compartment on your build thread, hopefully mine will look that good someday too.

aggie91 · 03-19-2010, 09:18 PM

I wish it still looked that good. I have some plans for it, just stalled out for a awhile.

Keep up the good work!!

bubba327 · 03-19-2010, 10:18 PM

Just found this thread and welcome from Idaho!!
Good to see the family history include a great truck.. I bet you are glad that bad green paint went away!! Always let the kids help --they will remember just like you did.

jason65 · 03-20-2010, 10:30 AM

Looks like ya'll are doing a great job so far, keep up the good work. It's looking good.

ruffrida2005 · 03-21-2010, 12:13 AM

Good job on the start of the truck. What's the plans for it. You doing a restore?

jjaction1 · 03-21-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Good job on the start of the truck. What's the plans for it. You doing a restore?

I decided on a body off restoration. I didn't want to regret anything later.

jjaction1 · 03-26-2010, 10:04 PM

More tear down pics:

Success!

jjaction1 · 03-26-2010, 10:14 PM

I need a little help, I can't seem to get this apart! I first put the frame up on jacks, then jacked up the lower A arm and loosened the castle nut about a 1/4 inch, lowered the jack and beat it to death with a 3 pound hammer and also tried a pickle fork. Any suggestions? As you can see, I gave up and just cut the spring with a grinder. I re-attached it to the wheel and tried beating on it some more. HELP! I still have the other side to do.

ruffrida2005 · 03-26-2010, 10:14 PM

looks like he's doing a good job!

ruffrida2005 · 03-26-2010, 10:18 PM

you got anyway to put a little heat to it. There was someone that has the same problem and had a thread about it

jjaction1 · 03-29-2010, 01:25 PM

I got the crossmember removed.

With the help of a "little" PB Blaster of course.

jjaction1 · 03-29-2010, 01:30 PM

Got the trailing arms removed from the frame and from the rear axle. Those U-bolts were something else, can you say hernia?

jjaction1 · 03-29-2010, 01:34 PM

Yeah, it's almost ready to get sandblasted and powder coated!

Finally, a naked frame!!!

jjaction1 · 04-16-2010, 05:06 PM

Off to get powder coated!

jjaction1 · 04-16-2010, 05:33 PM

WOW, what a difference! Powder coating ROCKS!

jjaction1 · 04-16-2010, 05:36 PM

It's like Christmas at my house!

tommys66 · 04-16-2010, 09:23 PM

parts look great.

aggie91 · 04-20-2010, 02:25 PM

THAT does make a difference...

Who did your powder coating?

jjaction1 · 04-20-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

THAT does make a difference...

Who did your powder coating?

Quality Powder Coating in Carrollton.

**Clyde65** · 04-20-2010, 06:26 PM

What was the damage? Cost?

jkb · 04-20-2010, 06:52 PM

How long did it take to get blasted and powdercoated?

03-18-2010, 08:45 PM	#26
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Time for the much needed power sprayer... __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

03-18-2010, 08:52 PM	#27
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 I got the cab removed thanks to "Strodder" 1965/73 Cheap Build Up thread. This site is so helpful and full of great ideas! __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

03-19-2010, 03:52 PM	#28
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Cool to see your son involved. Mine wants to, but usually when I ask for his help, he is too busy with his own hobbies (he is real into RC Cars right now)....but sometimes he does help out __________________ 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

03-19-2010, 08:57 PM	#29
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 I removed the rear coil springs today while the temperature was in the 70's. We have a cold front moving in tomorrow and it is supposed to get down in the 30's. Gotta love Texas! I jacked up the frame 1 side at a time to relieve the pressure on the coil, sprayed a bunch of PB Blaster on the bolts and waited about 30 minutes. All 4 bolts ended up busting anyways. Coils removed and tools I used: Check out that drop! __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

03-19-2010, 09:18 PM	#31
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 I wish it still looked that good. I have some plans for it, just stalled out for a awhile. Keep up the good work!! __________________ 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

03-19-2010, 10:18 PM	#32
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Just found this thread and welcome from Idaho!! Good to see the family history include a great truck.. I bet you are glad that bad green paint went away!! Always let the kids help --they will remember just like you did. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

03-20-2010, 10:30 AM	#33
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Looks like ya'll are doing a great job so far, keep up the good work. It's looking good.

03-21-2010, 12:13 AM	#34
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Good job on the start of the truck. What's the plans for it. You doing a restore? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

03-26-2010, 10:04 PM	#36
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 More tear down pics: Success! __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

03-26-2010, 10:14 PM	#37
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 I need a little help, I can't seem to get this apart! I first put the frame up on jacks, then jacked up the lower A arm and loosened the castle nut about a 1/4 inch, lowered the jack and beat it to death with a 3 pound hammer and also tried a pickle fork. Any suggestions? As you can see, I gave up and just cut the spring with a grinder. I re-attached it to the wheel and tried beating on it some more. HELP! I still have the other side to do. __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

03-26-2010, 10:18 PM	#39
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 you got anyway to put a little heat to it. There was someone that has the same problem and had a thread about it __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

03-29-2010, 01:25 PM	#40
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 I got the crossmember removed. With the help of a "little" PB Blaster of course. __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

03-29-2010, 01:30 PM	#41
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Got the trailing arms removed from the frame and from the rear axle. Those U-bolts were something else, can you say hernia? __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

03-29-2010, 01:34 PM	#42
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Yeah, it's almost ready to get sandblasted and powder coated! Finally, a naked frame!!! __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

04-16-2010, 05:06 PM	#43
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Off to get powder coated! __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/



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04-16-2010, 05:33 PM	#44
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 WOW, what a difference! Powder coating ROCKS! __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

04-16-2010, 05:36 PM	#45
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 It's like Christmas at my house! __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

04-16-2010, 09:23 PM	#46
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 parts look great. __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

04-20-2010, 02:25 PM	#47
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 THAT does make a difference... Who did your powder coating? __________________ 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

04-20-2010, 06:26 PM	#49
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04-20-2010, 06:52 PM	#50
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