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dantimdad · 10-02-2012, 11:14 AM

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Well that didnt work
How do you share pics from instagram
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I couldn't get it to work. I just transfer stuff to photobucket and use their links.

Steven

doublebeetx · 10-02-2012, 09:07 PM

Glos55, what paint is that on your truck ? Looks satin in the picture.
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glos55 · 10-03-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by doublebeetx

Glos55, what paint is that on your truck ? Looks satin in the picture.
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It is Hot Rod Flatz Red and it does give a satin finish...good eye!! You can wash and wax just like reg. base/clear. The white top is PPG base/clear...very shiny. My friends 66 next to it has same except Hot Rod Flatz Black and Metalic Blue trim.

glos55 · 10-03-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by glos55

It is Hot Rod Flatz Red and it does give a satin finish...good eye!! You can wash and wax just like reg. base/clear. The white top is PPG base/clear...very shiny. My friends 66 next to it has same except Hot Rod Flatz Black and Metalic Blue trim.

Another angle

**dean jendro** · 10-03-2012, 02:26 PM

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Another angle

Really nice short step glos55. I hope mine turns out that nice. It's going to be gloss red though. Love the short steps!

glos55 · 10-03-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dean jendro

Really nice short step glos55. I hope mine turns out that nice. It's going to be gloss red though. Love the short steps!

Thanks Dean!!!! I really don't have alot of money in this truck...It's just nailing the correct things like wheels and tires and stance and colors etc. Take your time and think things through and your truck will turn out great I'm sure!!

Hx16457 · 10-02-2012, 09:35 PM

I just install the 3rd set of door seals and I am still not happy. I have used LMC and Classic Parts, (580) 439-5565 were crap. This time I used super soft seal, OEM, they said! Now they are saying you must adjust the door properly! If I let the door out any farther they will be out beyond the body!
How come nothing ever fits!

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woodscavenger · 10-03-2012, 12:53 AM

Working on rehabbing a mid-70s front crossmember I picked up for cheap. I unbolted the leftover frame pieces, scrubbed it a little and inspected the discs.....new brake pads to boot. Getting ready for p/s and disc brakes

markeb01 · 10-03-2012, 01:34 PM

Removed the windshield this morning getting ready for the stainless trim installation.

**dean jendro** · 10-03-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Removed the windshield this morning getting ready for the stainless trim installation.

You'll be having some fun now, Mark. Let us know how it goes.

glos55 · 10-03-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Removed the windshield this morning getting ready for the stainless trim installation.

Take your time they are a little tricky...Keep us posted

tincan1966 · 10-03-2012, 03:15 PM

Since dumping the big block plans and starting on the inline 6 w/turbo, I went and retrieved a 250 from a '66 a friend had, was overall pretty good, BUT had already been bored .060", so not much I can do with it-looking for another block or complete engine(250 or 292) ordered my lump kit, cam and intake from Autowerks. Talked to Tom , the owner there-real nice guy and alot of info on inline 6's. Also have the turbo exhaust manifold ordered from SPA. Found a complete turbo package on Evil bay with intercooler for around $700.
Last Sunday, got the driver's side quarter panel patches in place and ready to weld. Along ways to go, but finally making some progress.

CRGRS 66 · 10-04-2012, 01:00 AM

Went for a little drive this afternoon. Actually met with Todd Harvey while I was out, a former NHL'er, he scored a very respectable 91 goals, and 223 points in 671 career NHL games, he is a Cambridge boy. I am coaching a travel hockey team, and he runs a hockey skills training center. Long story short... think that was my last spin around the neighborhood for this year... time to get to work, time to start a thread!

GGinferno · 10-04-2012, 01:42 AM

Replacing rockers

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willyp · 10-04-2012, 08:22 AM

i started the engine swap a couple days ago. old 350 for a new 383, got the engine bay degreased and painted last night.

markeb01 · 10-04-2012, 09:56 PM

That new engine is really beautiful.

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i started the engine swap a couple days ago. old 350 for a new 383, got the engine bay degreased and painted last night.

jbgroby · 10-04-2012, 08:17 AM

Oh the Joy..... BTW Why or How did they get the name "Rockers"?

glos55 · 10-04-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

Oh the Joy..... BTW Why or How did they get the name "Rockers"?

Very early cars had a sacrificial panel behind front tires and it ran to rear of car. It deflected rocks kicked up by the tires. Originally called rock deflector panels and later on called rock panel....then switched to Rocker Panel

GGinferno · 10-04-2012, 10:34 AM

Good question! Good answer! If you don't know now you know! Lol! The rockers ain't that bad in taking of and replacing I thought it was going to harder. The hard is looking for all the spot welds.

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Originally Posted by glos55

Very early cars had a sacrificial panel behind front tires and it ran to rear of car. It deflected rocks kicked up by the tires. Originally called rock deflector panels and later on called rock panel....then switched to Rocker Panel

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Rich 5150 69 · 10-06-2012, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GGinferno

Good question! Good answer! If you don't know now you know! Lol! The rockers ain't that bad in taking of and replacing I thought it was going to harder. The hard is looking for all the spot welds.

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Hey guy its bout time you antiup here, thought maybe you sold the truck off...and bought a ricer...

GGinferno · 10-04-2012, 11:49 AM

Good question! Good answer! If you don't know now you know! Lol! The rockers ain't that bad in taking of and replacing I thought it was going to harder. The hard is looking for all the spot welds.

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Originally Posted by glos55

Very early cars had a sacrificial panel behind front tires and it ran to rear of car. It deflected rocks kicked up by the tires. Originally called rock deflector panels and later on called rock panel....then switched to Rocker Panel

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GGinferno · 10-04-2012, 11:49 AM

Good question! Good answer! If you don't know now you know! Lol! The rockers ain't that bad in taking of and replacing I thought it was going to harder. The hard is looking for all the spot welds.

Quote:

Originally Posted by glos55

Very early cars had a sacrificial panel behind front tires and it ran to rear of car. It deflected rocks kicked up by the tires. Originally called rock deflector panels and later on called rock panel....then switched to Rocker Panel

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glos55 · 10-16-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by glos55

Very early cars had a sacrificial panel behind front tires and it ran to rear of car. It deflected rocks kicked up by the tires. Originally called rock deflector panels and later on called rock panel....then switched to Rocker Panel

All was quiet on Gasoline Alley

glos55 · 10-16-2012, 09:35 AM

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All was quiet on Gasoline Alley

Found these reflectors at Pep Boys...covered up holes

CRGRS 66 · 10-16-2012, 03:52 PM

ordered a 250HP 350 crate engine today from GM, they matched Jegs online sale price, and there is no freight, I just have to pick it up from the dealer

10-02-2012, 09:07 PM	#2
doublebeetx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler,Tx Posts: 78	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Glos55, what paint is that on your truck ? Looks satin in the picture. Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2012, 09:35 PM	#7
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I just install the 3rd set of door seals and I am still not happy. I have used LMC and Classic Parts, (580) 439-5565 were crap. This time I used super soft seal, OEM, they said! Now they are saying you must adjust the door properly! If I let the door out any farther they will be out beyond the body! How come nothing ever fits! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

10-03-2012, 12:53 AM	#8
woodscavenger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Working on rehabbing a mid-70s front crossmember I picked up for cheap. I unbolted the leftover frame pieces, scrubbed it a little and inspected the discs.....new brake pads to boot. Getting ready for p/s and disc brakes __________________ 62 C10, LWB fleetside, 350SBC, Munie 4spd,

10-03-2012, 01:34 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Removed the windshield this morning getting ready for the stainless trim installation. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-03-2012, 03:15 PM	#12
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Since dumping the big block plans and starting on the inline 6 w/turbo, I went and retrieved a 250 from a '66 a friend had, was overall pretty good, BUT had already been bored .060", so not much I can do with it-looking for another block or complete engine(250 or 292) ordered my lump kit, cam and intake from Autowerks. Talked to Tom , the owner there-real nice guy and alot of info on inline 6's. Also have the turbo exhaust manifold ordered from SPA. Found a complete turbo package on Evil bay with intercooler for around $700. Last Sunday, got the driver's side quarter panel patches in place and ready to weld. Along ways to go, but finally making some progress.

10-04-2012, 01:00 AM	#13
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went for a little drive this afternoon. Actually met with Todd Harvey while I was out, a former NHL'er, he scored a very respectable 91 goals, and 223 points in 671 career NHL games, he is a Cambridge boy. I am coaching a travel hockey team, and he runs a hockey skills training center. Long story short... think that was my last spin around the neighborhood for this year... time to get to work, time to start a thread! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

10-04-2012, 01:42 AM	#14
GGinferno DiablosWeldingFabrication Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elverta ,CA Posts: 201	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replacing rockers Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

10-04-2012, 08:22 AM	#15
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i started the engine swap a couple days ago. old 350 for a new 383, got the engine bay degreased and painted last night. Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

10-04-2012, 08:17 AM	#17
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Oh the Joy..... BTW Why or How did they get the name "Rockers"? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-16-2012, 03:52 PM	#25
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? ordered a 250HP 350 crate engine today from GM, they matched Jegs online sale price, and there is no freight, I just have to pick it up from the dealer Attached Images __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709



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