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glos55 · 10-02-2012, 12:12 PM

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The things I learn here!!!! Didn't do much to the truck today.... but got her in the barn and wiped all the dust from the car show off

Got my door signs back from my friend Steve and now they are magnetic and I can pull them off and switch it up from time to time

glos55 · 10-02-2012, 12:46 PM

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Got my door signs back from my friend Steve and now they are magnetic and I can pull them off and switch it up from time to time

Door Art

64shortbox · 10-02-2012, 02:52 PM

SWEET!!!!! I like it!

63c10step · 10-02-2012, 03:17 PM

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Painted the last coat for the patina paint job.

63c10step · 10-02-2012, 03:19 PM

Started on the American Autowire harness.
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doublebeetx · 10-02-2012, 09:07 PM

Glos55, what paint is that on your truck ? Looks satin in the picture.
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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.

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.

**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, 02:14 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

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

**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!!

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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jbgroby · 10-04-2012, 08:17 AM

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

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.

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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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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GMR-PERFORMANCE · 10-04-2012, 10:37 AM

Re balanced the front tires and put duc tape over the inner sticky weights to keep them on.. LOL lost the fist set and man did it shake.

woodscavenger · 10-04-2012, 11:27 AM

Sweet 383. How much lead are you going to hide under the truck bed so you can keep your tires hooked to the pavement?

GMR-PERFORMANCE · 10-04-2012, 11:29 AM

With sticky tires these trucks will hook up very hard, with nothing more than some soft rear shocks..

10-02-2012, 02:52 PM	#6228
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 733	Re: What did you do to your truck today? SWEET!!!!! I like it!

10-02-2012, 03:17 PM	#6229
63c10step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bristol,Tn Posts: 45	Re: What did you do to your truck today? [IMG][/IMG] Painted the last coat for the patina paint job.

10-02-2012, 03:19 PM	#6230
63c10step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bristol,Tn Posts: 45	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started on the American Autowire harness. [IMG][/IMG]

10-02-2012, 09:07 PM	#6231
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	#6232
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	#6233
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	#6234
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	#6241
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	#6242
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	#6243
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, 08:17 AM	#6244
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

10-04-2012, 08:22 AM	#6245
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, 10:37 AM	#6248
GMR-PERFORMANCE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keller TX Posts: 836	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Re balanced the front tires and put duc tape over the inner sticky weights to keep them on.. LOL lost the fist set and man did it shake. __________________ 62 long box with a little SBC http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510631 http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561798652HdwqzG

10-04-2012, 11:27 AM	#6249
woodscavenger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Sweet 383. How much lead are you going to hide under the truck bed so you can keep your tires hooked to the pavement? __________________ 62 C10, LWB fleetside, 350SBC, Munie 4spd,

10-04-2012, 11:29 AM	#6250
GMR-PERFORMANCE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keller TX Posts: 836	Re: What did you do to your truck today? With sticky tires these trucks will hook up very hard, with nothing more than some soft rear shocks.. __________________ 62 long box with a little SBC http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510631 http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561798652HdwqzG



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