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realvc · 11-14-2013, 07:56 AM

Your hood is looking good.
The step side build is coming along too.

It was good to visit with you the other and I'm looking forward to coming by in person soon.

Ta2Don · 11-14-2013, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realvc

Your hood is looking good.
The step side build is coming along too.

It was good to visit with you the other and I'm looking forward to coming by in person soon.

Looking forward to your visit!

Thanks Again to Jeff, Da Bears, for the other patch part for my inner fender...

and again to Grizz for the Number Plate from the UK...

Laterz...

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-14-2013, 06:19 PM

Hey bud, nice going on the truck! I found a stock tire carrier but found that with the style fender I am using( Longbed cutout) my tire is an inch to big.

so I am gonna find a shortbed fender. I did find one but the guy wanted $250 and I still needed to pay shipping....MAN! Those things are getting hard to find!!! I found a bunch while I wasn't looking for one...and now there gone...Oh well! It's all part of the fun!

Can't wait to see the new hood on by the way!

Ta2Don · 11-19-2013, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Hey bud, nice going on the truck! I found a stock tire carrier but found that with the style fender I am using( Longbed cutout) my tire is an inch to big.

so I am gonna find a shortbed fender. I did find one but the guy wanted $250 and I still needed to pay shipping....MAN! Those things are getting hard to find!!! I found a bunch while I wasn't looking for one...and now there gone...Oh well! It's all part of the fun!

Can't wait to see the new hood on by the way!

Thanks for the encouragement TJ...

Here's a small hood update… Began the day replacing the Fuel Pump on the boy's better half's 93 Accord, thanks to my bud Dillon who let me use his lift there was no crawling around on the concrete to drop the tank…

Afterwards I finally found some time this weekend to do some sanding and respray of the fill primer…

Getting closer… The Pic was taken with the primer still wet in places, the temp was dropping when I finally called it a day…

Ta2Don · 11-19-2013, 02:42 AM

On to the update on the reason I'm out here…

Sunday was a dreary day which transformed into a day of rest and football...

Today, Monday, began, as mentioned in the previous post, working on a 93 Accord, following that job I attempted to attain a higher level of patience, in the way of bodywork...

following that, and a temperature drop, I was able to get started on the other inner fender...

This is the problem area, the end that bolts to the Radiator Support…

following a quick scribe around the patch, courtesy of Jeff, I went to work with my cut-off wheel...

after the surgery…and GRINDING!!!

I found my Argon bottle was NOT fully emptied, so I HAD to make a few sparks...

Now the welding gas is completely gone… cannot get any readings on the gauges now!!!

It's late, I'm beat, and the pillow is calling my name...
Laterz!

Grizz1963 · 11-19-2013, 03:34 AM

PATIENCE ????

I thought you were a most patient guy.

I need to fix or get fixed my welder as well.

Hope your birthday day went of just perfectly Don and that your year ahead is filled with all you need.

**clemdaddy** · 11-19-2013, 07:08 AM

'birthday' didn't know you had a birthday. well, of course you have them. and hopefully many more...
happy belated birthday buddy.

Ta2Don · 11-19-2013, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

PATIENCE ????

I thought you were a most patient guy.

I need to fix or get fixed my welder as well.

Hope your birthday day went of just perfectly Don and that your year ahead is filled with all you need.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

'birthday' didn't know you had a birthday. well, of course you have them. and hopefully many more...
happy belated birthday buddy.

Thanks Guys!!!

Spent most of my BDay wrenching, sanding, painting, grinding, and welding...

it all made for a good day which found me out here updating my thread after midnight...

Plans this week include Steering Wheel repair which will take place in between jobs here at the Tattoo studio...

Ta2Don · 11-24-2013, 09:12 PM

In Post #499 I mentioned that I was planning on some Steering Wheel work during this past work week...

well, seems my dremel tool went missing, so I spent the week scratching my head, trying to remember last place said tool was seen...

After digging around and moving other tools, wa la… it was buried under my framing nailer, hiding in the dark recesses of the black box the nailer was residing in...:wash:
Now that it re-emerged, time for some wheel work… Here are some pics before the actual work begins…

Plans are to use the dremel to grind out the cracks and fill with epoxy then paint…
Any tips or suggestions are welcome, I haven't repaired any steering wheels in the past...

Ta2Don · 11-24-2013, 09:28 PM

One of our own has passed away… Greg (Kart34)
Here's a link to a thread concerning this…
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605524

**clemdaddy** · 11-25-2013, 09:08 AM

don't know how others approach the steering wheel cracks but i do it sorta like fiberglass repair. i take an x-acto knife and cut a V in the scratch about 1/16 inch wide then cut a deeper reverse ^ as best i can. which make an hourglass shape where the crack was. mix up jb weld and push the mix into the cuts. it will shrink up a bit but should lock the crack so it won't reappear. another coat of jb should get it pretty flush and after that its bodywork.

theres probably other and better ways but thats just my way...

have a nice holiday this week my friend and stay warm...

**pdxhall** · 11-25-2013, 10:30 AM

I've only done one so far but I did mine pretty much the same way as clemdaddy.

Ta2Don · 11-25-2013, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the input guys...

Going to start in on the wheel today...

Ta2Don · 11-26-2013, 09:21 PM

Epoxy has been sanded down…

Now time for finish sanding and paint…
Coming Soon!

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-26-2013, 09:59 PM

Looking good!

NEWFISHER · 11-26-2013, 10:06 PM

Good work on the wheel. I use the same process. The last one in the 65 I used a 2 part panel adhesive or epoxy as I was out of JB weld. It worked great, no shrink back. Primed it, sanded it, sealed it and the base cleared it. Wet sealer, wet base wet clear..no dry time in between. Let it sit 24 hrs and all good.

jlsanborn · 11-27-2013, 11:45 AM

Looks great! I used JB on mine and found that a little bit of heat gun action kinda helped "wick" it into the cracks.

Ta2Don · 11-27-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Looking good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Good work on the wheel. I use the same process. The last one in the 65 I used a 2 part panel adhesive or epoxy as I was out of JB weld. It worked great, no shrink back. Primed it, sanded it, sealed it and the base cleared it. Wet sealer, wet base wet clear..no dry time in between. Let it sit 24 hrs and all good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Looks great! I used JB on mine and found that a little bit of heat gun action kinda helped "wick" it into the cracks.

Thanx for the tips Guyz!!!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

likaroc13 · 11-27-2013, 10:52 PM

Need to fix my steering wheel too. I know it had some typical minor cracks, but I haven't looked at it in so long, I don't really remember what they look like.

I know some companies (such as Eastwood) make a kit specifically for these kinda issues. I've seen others use JB weld as well, & it seems to do the job just as good. Nice work, & hope ya'll have a Happy Thanksgiving as well.

**65truckowner** · 11-27-2013, 11:03 PM

Looks good should be real nice once you get some paint on it.

dwcardfan · 11-28-2013, 12:00 PM

Looks good. Keep the updates and pics coming.

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-28-2013, 12:18 PM

Ta2Don · 12-01-2013, 06:17 PM

Not too much accomplished today… other than some Honey-Do's...:wash:

I did get some sanding and primer on the wheel…

Once the primer was applied I spotted some areas that need attention...

Will be steady on it, plan on painting by Wednesday...

Weather forecast beyond that is Cold and Nasty!

and my paint area is not heated...

Stay Tuned!

Ta2Don · 12-01-2013, 06:22 PM

Not sure why the latest pics posted are clickable thumbnails???

Here's a teaser peek at my Sail Panel that I plan on modifying…

Plan to add to the lettering...

[IMG=http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/c/542/mhf4.jpg][/IMG]

Imageshack changed their links… So I either get a clickable thumbnail or a clickable link...

Grizz1963 · 12-02-2013, 06:33 PM

Parcel landed from Arkansas today......

I am not going to post up my ugly mug, but Thank You Don for the Griswold T-Shirt and the hand carved smoking pipe you sent for Nicola's collection.

Thanks for the call earlier, hope the paint is on by now.

11-14-2013, 07:56 AM	#1
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Your hood is looking good. The step side build is coming along too. It was good to visit with you the other and I'm looking forward to coming by in person soon. __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old"

11-14-2013, 06:19 PM	#3
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Hey bud, nice going on the truck! I found a stock tire carrier but found that with the style fender I am using( Longbed cutout) my tire is an inch to big. so I am gonna find a shortbed fender. I did find one but the guy wanted $250 and I still needed to pay shipping....MAN! Those things are getting hard to find!!! I found a bunch while I wasn't looking for one...and now there gone...Oh well! It's all part of the fun! Can't wait to see the new hood on by the way! __________________ 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

11-19-2013, 02:42 AM	#5
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... On to the update on the reason I'm out here… Sunday was a dreary day which transformed into a day of rest and football... Today, Monday, began, as mentioned in the previous post, working on a 93 Accord, following that job I attempted to attain a higher level of patience, in the way of bodywork... following that, and a temperature drop, I was able to get started on the other inner fender... This is the problem area, the end that bolts to the Radiator Support… following a quick scribe around the patch, courtesy of Jeff, I went to work with my cut-off wheel... after the surgery…and GRINDING!!! I found my Argon bottle was NOT fully emptied, so I HAD to make a few sparks... Now the welding gas is completely gone… cannot get any readings on the gauges now!!! It's late, I'm beat, and the pillow is calling my name... Laterz! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD Last edited by Ta2Don; 11-19-2013 at 02:43 AM. Reason: add word

11-19-2013, 03:34 AM	#6
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,519	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... PATIENCE ???? I thought you were a most patient guy. I need to fix or get fixed my welder as well. Hope your birthday day went of just perfectly Don and that your year ahead is filled with all you need. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

11-19-2013, 07:08 AM	#7
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... 'birthday' didn't know you had a birthday. well, of course you have them. and hopefully many more... happy belated birthday buddy.

11-24-2013, 09:12 PM	#9
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... In Post #499 I mentioned that I was planning on some Steering Wheel work during this past work week... well, seems my dremel tool went missing, so I spent the week scratching my head, trying to remember last place said tool was seen... After digging around and moving other tools, wa la… it was buried under my framing nailer, hiding in the dark recesses of the black box the nailer was residing in...:wash: Now that it re-emerged, time for some wheel work… Here are some pics before the actual work begins… Plans are to use the dremel to grind out the cracks and fill with epoxy then paint… Any tips or suggestions are welcome, I haven't repaired any steering wheels in the past... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-24-2013, 09:28 PM	#10
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... One of our own has passed away… Greg (Kart34) Here's a link to a thread concerning this… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605524 __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-25-2013, 09:08 AM	#11
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... don't know how others approach the steering wheel cracks but i do it sorta like fiberglass repair. i take an x-acto knife and cut a V in the scratch about 1/16 inch wide then cut a deeper reverse ^ as best i can. which make an hourglass shape where the crack was. mix up jb weld and push the mix into the cuts. it will shrink up a bit but should lock the crack so it won't reappear. another coat of jb should get it pretty flush and after that its bodywork. theres probably other and better ways but thats just my way... have a nice holiday this week my friend and stay warm...

11-25-2013, 10:30 AM	#12
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I've only done one so far but I did mine pretty much the same way as clemdaddy. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

11-25-2013, 02:40 PM	#13
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks for the input guys... Going to start in on the wheel today... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-26-2013, 09:21 PM	#14
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Epoxy has been sanded down… Now time for finish sanding and paint… Coming Soon! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-26-2013, 09:59 PM	#15
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looking good! __________________ 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

11-26-2013, 10:06 PM	#16
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Good work on the wheel. I use the same process. The last one in the 65 I used a 2 part panel adhesive or epoxy as I was out of JB weld. It worked great, no shrink back. Primed it, sanded it, sealed it and the base cleared it. Wet sealer, wet base wet clear..no dry time in between. Let it sit 24 hrs and all good.

11-27-2013, 11:45 AM	#17
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looks great! I used JB on mine and found that a little bit of heat gun action kinda helped "wick" it into the cracks. __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

11-27-2013, 10:52 PM	#19
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Need to fix my steering wheel too. I know it had some typical minor cracks, but I haven't looked at it in so long, I don't really remember what they look like. I know some companies (such as Eastwood) make a kit specifically for these kinda issues. I've seen others use JB weld as well, & it seems to do the job just as good. Nice work, & hope ya'll have a Happy Thanksgiving as well. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)



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11-27-2013, 11:03 PM	#20
65truckowner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,304	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looks good should be real nice once you get some paint on it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

11-28-2013, 12:00 PM	#21
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11-28-2013, 12:18 PM	#22
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... __________________ 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

12-01-2013, 06:17 PM	#23
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Not too much accomplished today… other than some Honey-Do's...:wash: I did get some sanding and primer on the wheel… Once the primer was applied I spotted some areas that need attention... Will be steady on it, plan on painting by Wednesday... Weather forecast beyond that is Cold and Nasty! and my paint area is not heated... Stay Tuned! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

12-01-2013, 06:22 PM	#24
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Not sure why the latest pics posted are clickable thumbnails??? Here's a teaser peek at my Sail Panel that I plan on modifying… Plan to add to the lettering... [IMG=http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/150x100q90/c/542/mhf4.jpg][/IMG] Imageshack changed their links… So I either get a clickable thumbnail or a clickable link... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD Last edited by Ta2Don; 12-01-2013 at 06:26 PM. Reason: add comment

12-02-2013, 06:33 PM	#25
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,519	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Parcel landed from Arkansas today...... I am not going to post up my ugly mug, but Thank You Don for the Griswold T-Shirt and the hand carved smoking pipe you sent for Nicola's collection. Thanks for the call earlier, hope the paint is on by now. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

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