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Ta2Don · 07-04-2012, 05:44 PM

Actually did the work this past Monday, got the 2.5" dropped spindles installed, and cut 1 coil off the springs... Happy 4th Everyone, GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

CRGRS 66 · 07-04-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

Day three of polishing and it's starting to get very, very, slick............

Sigh, lovely, just unbelievably lovely

suzq044 · 07-04-2012, 07:16 PM

continued the pre-assembly. We have done all the measurements, except for the distributor and oil-pickup tubes; we're procrastinating on those, but everything else is good to go.

tincan1966 · 07-04-2012, 07:31 PM

I finally got my chassis work done, frame is painted and the body went back on to double check clearances on a few modifications. Will post pics tomorrow on my build thread.
Looks like alot of you guys are making some fantastic progress! Love seein' them come together.

Narxoleptic Customs · 07-04-2012, 10:05 PM

Started mocking rear c-notch templates... Got pix from my suspension guy of the stepped arms.

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**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-05-2012, 11:14 PM

I towed the truck home today. My Ranger sure is getting a workout, but then again more then half of the truck is missing. Now I can start putting it back together. Hopfully be driving it by the end of next month.

CRGRS 66 · 07-06-2012, 12:34 AM

After searching high and low, I finally found the rubber I want for my back end, 295/50R/15 BFG Radial T/A's, ordered them, between shipping from Georgia to Buffalo, then through my company's customs broker, should have them end of next week.

Narxoleptic Customs · 07-06-2012, 11:39 PM

They r done!! I pick up the arms and shackles Sunday morning!! I'll post after pics hopefully Monday!!

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exoticmetalworx · 07-06-2012, 11:49 PM

wdf! ^^^^ i drove mine finally

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-07-2012, 01:34 PM

Bolted down the valve covers and put the dist in.. And had some help also..

jbgroby · 07-07-2012, 03:30 PM

Start'em young and keep'em at it. he'll thank you for this!

jsdoyle · 07-07-2012, 03:34 PM

I needed a heater/defrost distributer and controls so I hit the Pull-A-Part Salvage lot this morning. They had one 65 on the lot.

Lucky for me they had all the parts I needed and a couple more. I scored the heater distributer, heater control dash unit, cables, and wiring harness. Also got the original mirror and horn/horn relay just for the hell of it.

In total they charged me 8 bucks.

In cleaning the distributer box I found a bunch of crap but found an old pencil in there that read, "Get Acquainted with a STANLEY HOSTESS PARTY". Back side said Syracuse, NY.

I've got some cleaning/de-rusting/painting to do!

Shooters_7 · 07-07-2012, 03:51 PM

Took the frame of my 65 SWB to powder coat after installing all the Porter Built crossmembers and c-notch kit. I hate rivets! Should have the frame back in a week!

awbrown · 07-07-2012, 04:45 PM

Put more miles on ol' blue.. it has been my DD this week since my 97 is hooked to my trailer til I get the trailer offloaded.... 30 miles per day since thursday and 40 extra today , in 95 deegree heat ... now I remember what it was like when I had a 63 on the road in 97..

dantimdad · 07-07-2012, 08:27 PM

picked up the dual bowl MC for my conversion. Gonna wait until I pull the engine to get the lines and fittings, then, install them and remove the whole setup before pulling the cab.

Steven

corvettejim1968 · 07-07-2012, 09:22 PM

dropped the truck off today to get the big back window conversion.

**dean jendro** · 07-07-2012, 10:53 PM

Cleaned up the windshield opening for the new rubber coming soon I hope.

Ta2Don · 07-09-2012, 03:14 PM

Got the '70 Chevelle Rear Springs installed. In Lieu of a BFH I used a Friend's Snap-On 1/2" Electric Impact on the bottom bolts and a cheater pipe on the top bolts, prior to doing this job I sandblasted the exposed threads and soaked everything in penetrating oil. I also re-installed the axles and brake drums after getting them re-drilled for 5 Lugs.

CRGRS 66 · 07-10-2012, 11:14 PM

Finished installing my hitch receiver tonight, just need to do the wiring, no big, will get to it soon. Camper will be here a week Saturday, lot's of time! Also my 295/50/15's arrived at the forwarding company in Buffalo, should make their way here in a few more days.

MikeS. · 07-11-2012, 02:05 AM

Got the 87 front axle refurbished, all new disk brake componets, new bushings. Got it installed into my 63 4x4 Burb. Still need Warn hubs and bearings.

Got the seats out, the trash, a lot of trash, vacumed out. Pressure washed the interior and the exterior.

Lots of pics here;

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

C-10cutty · 07-11-2012, 07:08 AM

Not yesterday but my son and I installed the bed. Next we will be painting the wheels.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-11-2012, 10:35 AM

Been working on wiring. I am putting in a 21 circut EZ Wiring harness and I am making a UPS List, or should I say Summit list..

doobiebro · 07-11-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by C-10cutty

Not yesterday but my son and I installed the bed. Next we will be painting the wheels.

sweet truck...did you shave the front tire?

MARTYZ · 07-11-2012, 01:04 PM

Built storage box for back of truck out of some fine quality lumber aquired from fallen down barn down the road
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losthope · 07-11-2012, 01:12 PM

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Built storage box for back of truck out of some fine quality lumber aquired from fallen down barn down the road
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Looks good with the old wood nice job! with the slanted top it reminds me of a old bread box my mom had in the kitchen when i was younger....

07-04-2012, 05:44 PM	#5701
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Actually did the work this past Monday, got the 2.5" dropped spindles installed, and cut 1 coil off the springs... Happy 4th Everyone, GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! Attached Images

07-04-2012, 07:16 PM	#5703
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: What did you do to your truck today? continued the pre-assembly. We have done all the measurements, except for the distributor and oil-pickup tubes; we're procrastinating on those, but everything else is good to go. __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

07-04-2012, 07:31 PM	#5704
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finally got my chassis work done, frame is painted and the body went back on to double check clearances on a few modifications. Will post pics tomorrow on my build thread. Looks like alot of you guys are making some fantastic progress! Love seein' them come together.

07-04-2012, 10:05 PM	#5705
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started mocking rear c-notch templates... Got pix from my suspension guy of the stepped arms. Posted via Mobile Device

07-05-2012, 11:14 PM	#5706
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I towed the truck home today. My Ranger sure is getting a workout, but then again more then half of the truck is missing. Now I can start putting it back together. Hopfully be driving it by the end of next month. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-06-2012, 12:34 AM	#5707
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? After searching high and low, I finally found the rubber I want for my back end, 295/50R/15 BFG Radial T/A's, ordered them, between shipping from Georgia to Buffalo, then through my company's customs broker, should have them end of next week. __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

07-06-2012, 11:39 PM	#5708
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: What did you do to your truck today? They r done!! I pick up the arms and shackles Sunday morning!! I'll post after pics hopefully Monday!! Posted via Mobile Device

07-06-2012, 11:49 PM	#5709
exoticmetalworx Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: holbrook new york Posts: 144	Re: What did you do to your truck today? wdf! ^^^^ i drove mine finally

07-07-2012, 01:34 PM	#5710
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Bolted down the valve covers and put the dist in.. And had some help also.. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-07-2012, 03:30 PM	#5711
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Start'em young and keep'em at it. he'll thank you for this! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

07-07-2012, 03:34 PM	#5712
jsdoyle Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lyndon, KY Posts: 225	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I needed a heater/defrost distributer and controls so I hit the Pull-A-Part Salvage lot this morning. They had one 65 on the lot. Lucky for me they had all the parts I needed and a couple more. I scored the heater distributer, heater control dash unit, cables, and wiring harness. Also got the original mirror and horn/horn relay just for the hell of it. In total they charged me 8 bucks. In cleaning the distributer box I found a bunch of crap but found an old pencil in there that read, "Get Acquainted with a STANLEY HOSTESS PARTY". Back side said Syracuse, NY. I've got some cleaning/de-rusting/painting to do! Attached Images

07-07-2012, 03:51 PM	#5713
Shooters_7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Great State of Texas Posts: 410	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took the frame of my 65 SWB to powder coat after installing all the Porter Built crossmembers and c-notch kit. I hate rivets! Should have the frame back in a week!

07-07-2012, 04:45 PM	#5714
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put more miles on ol' blue.. it has been my DD this week since my 97 is hooked to my trailer til I get the trailer offloaded.... 30 miles per day since thursday and 40 extra today , in 95 deegree heat ... now I remember what it was like when I had a 63 on the road in 97..

07-07-2012, 08:27 PM	#5715
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? picked up the dual bowl MC for my conversion. Gonna wait until I pull the engine to get the lines and fittings, then, install them and remove the whole setup before pulling the cab. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

07-07-2012, 09:22 PM	#5716
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 946	Re: What did you do to your truck today? dropped the truck off today to get the big back window conversion. __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/



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07-07-2012, 10:53 PM	#5717
dean jendro Old and crusty Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 462	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Cleaned up the windshield opening for the new rubber coming soon I hope. Attached Images

07-09-2012, 03:14 PM	#5718
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the '70 Chevelle Rear Springs installed. In Lieu of a BFH I used a Friend's Snap-On 1/2" Electric Impact on the bottom bolts and a cheater pipe on the top bolts, prior to doing this job I sandblasted the exposed threads and soaked everything in penetrating oil. I also re-installed the axles and brake drums after getting them re-drilled for 5 Lugs. Attached Images

07-10-2012, 11:14 PM	#5719
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished installing my hitch receiver tonight, just need to do the wiring, no big, will get to it soon. Camper will be here a week Saturday, lot's of time! Also my 295/50/15's arrived at the forwarding company in Buffalo, should make their way here in a few more days. __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

07-11-2012, 02:05 AM	#5720
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the 87 front axle refurbished, all new disk brake componets, new bushings. Got it installed into my 63 4x4 Burb. Still need Warn hubs and bearings. Got the seats out, the trash, a lot of trash, vacumed out. Pressure washed the interior and the exterior. Lots of pics here; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447 __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

07-11-2012, 07:08 AM	#5721
C-10cutty Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Galesburg, Kansas Posts: 174	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Not yesterday but my son and I installed the bed. Next we will be painting the wheels. Attached Images

07-11-2012, 10:35 AM	#5722
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Been working on wiring. I am putting in a 21 circut EZ Wiring harness and I am making a UPS List, or should I say Summit list.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-11-2012, 01:04 PM	#5724
MARTYZ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shallow Lake Ontario,Canada Posts: 201	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Built storage box for back of truck out of some fine quality lumber aquired from fallen down barn down the road Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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