What did you do to your truck today?

[LT1 Burb]

I have a finished rolling chassis, now onto the motor and trans.

[woodscavenger]

Bought a toolbox that I will be refurbishing to stick in the back. It is a drop in style so it will sit below the level of the side rails so it won't be seen easily. It's diamond plate but pretty beat up. I think it will be getting a coat of paint to match the truck.

[1963c-10]

Oil changed, emergency brake adjusted, clock installed, gas and drove it.

[markeb01]

Not exactly work on my truck, but I just spent the last hour and a half reinserting at least a dozen missing photos in my build thread that Imageshack unceremoniously feels a need to randomly drop. And I’m not done yet.

[Snowbound]

Bought the power steering kit from the Captain and picked up a 1.25" front sway bar from Pick and Pull. Ordered up the Energy Suspension bushings for it and I'm going to finish painting it up today.

I was thinking of using that silver Hammertone paint on the sway bar to give it some colour. How durable is that stuff?

Brian

[CRGRS 66]

Continued with tear down this past weekend. Hadn't planned on removing the cross member, but could not think of a good reason not to once that was all that was left attached to the frame. Actually, cleaning, degreasing, and rust removal will be a TON easier with it off

Now time for rust removal, then POR15 on the frame.

[kieth]

Originally Posted by Snowbound

Bought the power steering kit from the Captain and picked up a 1.25" front sway bar from Pick and Pull. Ordered up the Energy Suspension bushings for it and I'm going to finish painting it up today.

I was thinking of using that silver Hammertone paint on the sway bar to give it some colour. How durable is that stuff?

Brian

i DID THE SILVER ACCENTS ON OTHER ITEMS, IT DOES HELP TO DRAW OUT SOME DETAIL. KIETH

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...8634&k=cFvxQKn

Now that I look back on it, we might have gotten a little carried away but it looked good at the time. Kieth

[Bomp]

I welded in the support section on the underside of the cab stretch project.

[suzq044]

Parked him in his new storage space until we finish the engine, in our new city of Phoenix.

[willyp]

after driving my truck for 4 years with no gas pedal i found a easy fix at the good guys show this past weekend. welded a nut to the end of the arm.... i like it and it was easy and cheap.

[dantimdad]

I really like that solution!

I just might borrow it.

Steven

[vin63]

Finished welding up and smoothing out the last holes in the cowl area, rear of cab interior, and repair of the top of the dash (replaced speaker grill and fixed dents in the dash). This is the last repairs of literally 100s of holes the PO drilled throughout the cab and floor. Time to put the cab back on the chassis and get it ready for real bodywork and paint...

[1963c-10]

willp p.....cool mod. Ill get with you this weekend if your going to be around. Will be doing a bonfire/bbq at my place Sat night if you'd like to come out.

[willyp]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

willp p.....cool mod. Ill get with you this weekend if your going to be around. Will be doing a bonfire/bbq at my place Sat night if you'd like to come out.

thanks for the invite, ill be here all weekend. give me a ring.

[markeb01]

Took the truck out this morning to shoot a few photos, and discovered the pesky and irritating windshield trim squeak had returned. So this afternoon I spent another couple hours with a blade like jewelers file and opened up a good size gap between the two upper pieces. Hopefully this will be the last time it needs attention because it's miserable working on that spot with the hood in place.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Well seeing everyone working on their trucks here lately made me do a little tinkering while she's down.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Last pic.

[fryer1979]

Went out to try and fire her up for a little drive.....and no start. This carb is junk, and I'm tired of messing with it. So I guess she sits until I can get the Caddy engine in, or I figure something else out.

[kieth]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Took the truck out this morning to shoot a few photos, and discovered the pesky and irritating windshield trim squeak had returned. So this afternoon I spent another couple hours with a blade like jewelers file and opened up a good size gap between the two upper pieces. Hopefully this will be the last time it needs attention because it's miserable working on that spot with the hood in place.

Wow Mark looking "GOOD"

[Improbcat]

(technically this weekend, but this is the first chance I've had to post it)
Replaced the valve cover & pushrod cover gaskets. Repainted all the pieces I took off. Since I can't find the correct engine color I went with GM blue.




Started laying sound deadener down, I've only done the middle area as I still need to finish rust repair & repainting at the sills, and get the rest of the old insulation off the firewall.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

A few more today...
I'm using Cold Drawn Steel. All steel used on my truck is Cold Drawn Steel.
Will add more of the progress later.

[cortcomp]

Just picked up my first pre-80's truck in fresno yestersay, driving it back to ohio until sunday
66 with 3pd, 327, 3 gas tanks, sbw, long bed.
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[markeb01]

Originally Posted by cortcomp

Just picked up my first pre-80's truck in fresno yestersay, driving it back to ohio until sunday
66 with 3pd, 327, 3 gas tanks, sbw, long bed.
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Welcome to the forum, and good luck on your journey!

[66farmer]

I finish the 2 1/2 day puzzle today. I think I was only able to lay (2) complete sheets the rest was make a template cut and lay. Then go back and tape all the seames and there was alot of them.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by 66farmer

I finish the 2 1/2 day puzzle today. I think I was only able to lay (2) complete sheets the rest was make a template cut and lay. Then go back and tape all the seames and there was alot of them.

Sure looks like it was worth all the effort!!!!! I foresee lowered voices on the highway in your future