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CRGRS 66 · 05-20-2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1enick72

Replaced ball joints, tie rod ends, shocks, installed drop spindles, drop springs and added disc brakes. Tomorrow will be master cylinder, booster, lines, sway bar, rear drop springs, blocks and shocks.

Well, that should keep you going until lunch anyways, I recommend taking the afternoon off tomorrow

1enick72 · 05-20-2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Well, that should keep you going until lunch anyways, I recommend taking the afternoon off tomorrow

Church until 12:00 so I'll be busting it trying to get things done by the end of the day

old cruiser · 05-20-2012, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Do you know of anyone who sends the old GMC/Chevys (60-66) to the U.S. and what is involved?
I would love a right hand drive truck.

No sorry I don't know anyone that ships these from Oz. btw mine is left hand drive

Benchevylover245 · 05-20-2012, 02:20 AM

I repainted my 1976 c-10 custom deluxe chevy pickup truck. I still need to put a couple more coats of paint and clear coat.

Kerlijah · 05-20-2012, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

I picked up a set of buddy buckets from a forum member last month and just got my seats back today.

Man those look awesome!!

Ta2Don · 05-20-2012, 06:58 PM

In 90 plus heat and sunshine, with help from a friend and another friend's Snap-On Electric Impact, we were able to procure the front x-member and all steering components as well as the Rear-End which we'll adapt for the 1965 to 5 lugs and power disc rakes up front...

chevyguys · 05-20-2012, 10:49 PM

Finished the dash today. Rebuilt the A/C vent assembly, mounted the ashtray and the flarestat. Almost done....

coulter · 05-20-2012, 10:56 PM

Man that looks really good! !! Nice work
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Narxoleptic Customs · 05-20-2012, 10:56 PM

Mounted two 6 1/2" speakers. Power tour in 3 weeks... Gotta have tunes.
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1enick72 · 05-20-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyguys

Finished the dash today. Rebuilt the A/C vent assembly, mounted the ashtray and the flarestat. Almost done....

Nice!

62 Barnfind · 05-20-2012, 11:04 PM

That truck looks good. Great Job!

chevyguys · 05-20-2012, 11:54 PM

Almost forgot... Also, mounted the grill (still has the original factory T3 headlights) and parking lights.

bobbylast · 05-21-2012, 09:31 PM

got my drop spindles today!!!!! going to buy ball joints tomorrow.

CRGRS 66 · 05-21-2012, 10:03 PM

painted one of my new wheels black, and one silver (leaning towards black), you have to imagine the P245 60 15 T/A's (blackwall out), the chrome beauty rings, and center caps.

They are, as I have learned, late 70's to early 80's 4WD wheels.

CRGRS 66 · 05-21-2012, 10:16 PM

Changed my headlight switch, and put the new knob/rod in.

Then drove the kid to soccer, lost 6-4.... but she had fun!

aclew62 · 05-21-2012, 10:33 PM

i got my drop spindles today too. waiting to here back from captainfab about ps adapter bracket.

aclew62 · 05-21-2012, 10:36 PM

i did that a couple weeks ago and it worked out real well. yours looks cleaner than mine did.

junk4cash · 05-22-2012, 02:21 AM

Had a decal made for my ol' girl.

baggedbigblock · 05-22-2012, 10:00 AM

Ripped off the old purple tint to reveal the interior.

finished gauges

finished cutting 1x6 wood bed then staining next week

1963c-10 · 05-22-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

painted one of my new wheels black, and one silver (leaning towards black), you have to imagine the P245 60 15 T/A's (blackwall out), the chrome beauty rings, and center caps.

They are, as I have learned, late 70's to early 80's 4WD wheels.

I like the black much better

rideblue00 · 05-22-2012, 09:53 PM

Got my 66 wheel painted the other day. I sandblasted it. Wont do that again. Made it way to rough and it exposed some of the steel core. The next one i will sand only. However i did clear coat it and it feels very smooth. Just looks rough. I am worried how long it will hold up to dirty hands and UV. We will see!

Joemomma1 · 05-22-2012, 11:21 PM

Polished and mounted up my Boyds tank.

Also painted then turned my rotors for the wilwood calipers on the way.

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ABX131 · 05-22-2012, 11:33 PM

Nice steering wheel....regarding restoring them, is a special paint used to hold up to the contant handling? Maybe wrap it in a nice grip cover to prevent rubbing off the paint? What steps are taken for durability?

CRGRS 66 · 05-22-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rideblue00

Got my 66 wheel painted the other day. I sandblasted it. Wont do that again. Made it way to rough and it exposed some of the steel core. The next one i will sand only. However i did clear coat it and it feels very smooth. Just looks rough. I am worried how long it will hold up to dirty hands and UV. We will see!

That wheel looks awesome! Can I have it? Please...

CRGRS 66 · 05-22-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I like the black much better

Thanks for the input, I will go with black to start. Have a line on some beauty rings, going to have a look at them this week. Still hunting for centre caps.

05-20-2012, 02:20 AM	#5379
Benchevylover245 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Aloha oregon Posts: 105	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I repainted my 1976 c-10 custom deluxe chevy pickup truck. I still need to put a couple more coats of paint and clear coat.

05-20-2012, 06:58 PM	#5381
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: What did you do to your truck today? In 90 plus heat and sunshine, with help from a friend and another friend's Snap-On Electric Impact, we were able to procure the front x-member and all steering components as well as the Rear-End which we'll adapt for the 1965 to 5 lugs and power disc rakes up front... Attached Images

05-20-2012, 10:49 PM	#5382
chevyguys I Got it BAD! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MESA, AZ Posts: 205	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished the dash today. Rebuilt the A/C vent assembly, mounted the ashtray and the flarestat. Almost done.... Attached Images __________________ Build Thread: http://www.chevyguys.com

05-20-2012, 10:56 PM	#5383
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Man that looks really good! !! Nice work Posted via Mobile Device __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

05-20-2012, 10:56 PM	#5384
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Mounted two 6 1/2" speakers. Power tour in 3 weeks... Gotta have tunes. Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2012, 11:04 PM	#5386
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salado, Tx Posts: 1,381	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That truck looks good. Great Job! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

05-20-2012, 11:54 PM	#5387
chevyguys I Got it BAD! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MESA, AZ Posts: 205	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Almost forgot... Also, mounted the grill (still has the original factory T3 headlights) and parking lights. Attached Images __________________ Build Thread: http://www.chevyguys.com

05-21-2012, 09:31 PM	#5388
bobbylast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Metairie, La. 70003 Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got my drop spindles today!!!!! going to buy ball joints tomorrow. __________________ If you used to be...then i guess you never were.

05-21-2012, 10:03 PM	#5389
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? painted one of my new wheels black, and one silver (leaning towards black), you have to imagine the P245 60 15 T/A's (blackwall out), the chrome beauty rings, and center caps. They are, as I have learned, late 70's to early 80's 4WD wheels. Attached Images __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-21-2012, 10:16 PM	#5390
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Changed my headlight switch, and put the new knob/rod in. Then drove the kid to soccer, lost 6-4.... but she had fun! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

05-21-2012, 10:33 PM	#5391
aclew62 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 17	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i got my drop spindles today too. waiting to here back from captainfab about ps adapter bracket.

05-21-2012, 10:36 PM	#5392
aclew62 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 17	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i did that a couple weeks ago and it worked out real well. yours looks cleaner than mine did.

05-22-2012, 02:21 AM	#5393
junk4cash Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Had a decal made for my ol' girl.

05-22-2012, 10:00 AM	#5394
baggedbigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rich Virginia Posts: 336	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ripped off the old purple tint to reveal the interior. finished gauges finished cutting 1x6 wood bed then staining next week

05-22-2012, 09:53 PM	#5396
rideblue00 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,870	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my 66 wheel painted the other day. I sandblasted it. Wont do that again. Made it way to rough and it exposed some of the steel core. The next one i will sand only. However i did clear coat it and it feels very smooth. Just looks rough. I am worried how long it will hold up to dirty hands and UV. We will see! Attached Images



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05-22-2012, 11:21 PM	#5397
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Polished and mounted up my Boyds tank. Also painted then turned my rotors for the wilwood calipers on the way. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

05-22-2012, 11:33 PM	#5398
ABX131 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 317	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nice steering wheel....regarding restoring them, is a special paint used to hold up to the contant handling? Maybe wrap it in a nice grip cover to prevent rubbing off the paint? What steps are taken for durability?

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