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dantimdad · 10-15-2012, 11:13 AM

Painted last of the under hood sheet metal, welded in the last couple little patches on the bed cross members and started cleaning up the shop. Man! what a mess grinding, wire wheeling and welding makes!

Steven

jsdoyle · 10-15-2012, 11:32 AM

Wrote down all the things I want to do to my truck last night.

Anyone got an extra 6 grand laying around you don't need?

CRGRS 66 · 10-15-2012, 11:45 AM

started tearing down the front end

russellmalcolm · 10-15-2012, 12:56 PM

After 3 months of getting it ready, I drove it to work today and then the gas station!

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markeb01 · 10-15-2012, 02:49 PM

Outstanding! I'll bet it was fun!

**MisterC** · 10-15-2012, 03:26 PM

Very nice! I love that GMC Custom Cab trim.

Congratulations.

johnny mac · 10-15-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by killerb68

axle flip on my '66 GMC

Did you use a kit?

johnny mac · 10-15-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

very nice... it is the little things isn't it?

Yes, the 2nd pic.

Ta2Don · 10-15-2012, 10:26 PM

Pulled the Vent windows and as well as the windows, ordered the Vent windows seals and rivets. Thank You Alan for the awesome write-up on re-doing the Vent windows.

donthekawguy · 10-16-2012, 01:44 AM

Got another box of parts today from classic parts. And I should have my new to me wheels and tires tomorrow. I found a set of chrome 15x8 rallys that match my fronts on CL for $100. I had to pay another $90 for shipping but it's well worth it! If it's not raining too bad tomorrow my day is all planned out.

WATERS · 10-16-2012, 04:25 AM

The Burb started running real rough the last couple days so I broke down and bought a new Edelbrock 600 CFM carb with electric choke and everything to do a tuneup. I pulled the old quadrajet off tonight in the pouring rain and have a new list of parts I need to get tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get better than 8 miles to the gallon when I'm done.
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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

killerb68 · 10-16-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by johnny mac

Did you use a kit?

No kit.....cut perches off and placed them on bottom of axle....still have some welding to do and have the driveshaft cut to length

donthekawguy · 10-16-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by WATERS

The Burb started running real rough the last couple days so I broke down and bought a new Edelbrock 600 CFM carb with electric choke and everything to do a tuneup. I pulled the old quadrajet off tonight in the pouring rain and have a new list of parts I need to get tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get better than 8 miles to the gallon when I'm done.
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Mine started running rough a couple days ago also. I assumed it was cuz I put reg octane in or that it had rained really hard and maybe got a little water n the gas. I put some Heet in and I'm going to try some octane boost and go back to medium grade gas.

glos55 · 10-16-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by glos55

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

jsdoyle · 10-16-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

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

Sweet deal! You'll have some fun with that!

markeb01 · 10-16-2012, 04:11 PM

That's the same engine I put in my truck back in 1991. it's getting pretty tired now but still runs fine. Of course they were a lot cheaper back then. Mine came to $1260 with a factory balancer, starter, flexplate, dipstick, and a few other odds and ends. I think the engine itself was $899. Wish I could get another one today for that price!

CRGRS 66 · 10-16-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

That's the same engine I put in my truck back in 1991. it's getting pretty tired now but still runs fine. Of course they were a lot cheaper back then. Mine came to $1260 with a factory balancer, starter, flexplate, dipstick, and a few other odds and ends. I think the engine itself was $899. Wish I could get another one today for that price!

It was 1639.01, current offer from GM is a $200 gift card to Sears, Home Depot, or Esso (like Exxon). So, essentially 1439.01, I am happy with the price, and it is a lot cheaper than rebuilding the old 283. Would be nice to have kept the 283, but the extra power, and the waranty made it an easy decision.

CRGRS 66 · 10-16-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jsdoyle

Sweet deal! You'll have some fun with that!

You bet I will, picking up an engine stand this week. Will set the new engine on the stand so I can make it orange, and add all the bits and pieces to it. I will put the 283 in the crate, and try to sell it.

Ta2Don · 10-16-2012, 10:13 PM

Got the Brake Booster bracket in from Captainfab, Thank You, mounted it and cleaned up and painted the booster...

jsdoyle · 10-16-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

You bet I will, picking up an engine stand this week. Will set the new engine on the stand so I can make it orange, and add all the bits and pieces to it. I will put the 283 in the crate, and try to sell it.

Orange!! I love it!!
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CRGRS 66 · 10-16-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jsdoyle

Orange!! I love it!!
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Ya, I guess you would!

CRGRS 66 · 10-16-2012, 11:06 PM

continued with my tear down, dismantled the rad/grill support, everything is looking to be in good condition, also removed and dismantled the engine compartment side of the heater, everything looking good there too

LT1 Burb · 10-16-2012, 11:25 PM

Got my drums turned, I am about 2 days away from having a completely rebuilt rolling chassis.On to the motor and trans next.

10-15-2012, 11:13 AM	#6326
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Painted last of the under hood sheet metal, welded in the last couple little patches on the bed cross members and started cleaning up the shop. Man! what a mess grinding, wire wheeling and welding makes! 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

10-15-2012, 11:32 AM	#6327
jsdoyle Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lyndon, KY Posts: 225	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Wrote down all the things I want to do to my truck last night. Anyone got an extra 6 grand laying around you don't need? __________________ ------ 65 Chevy C10 Fleetside

10-15-2012, 11:45 AM	#6328
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? started tearing down the front end Attached Images __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

10-15-2012, 12:56 PM	#6329
russellmalcolm Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UAE Posts: 85	Re: What did you do to your truck today? After 3 months of getting it ready, I drove it to work today and then the gas station!

10-15-2012, 02:49 PM	#6330
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Outstanding! I'll bet it was fun! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-15-2012, 03:26 PM	#6331
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Very nice! I love that GMC Custom Cab trim. Congratulations. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

10-15-2012, 10:26 PM	#6334
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pulled the Vent windows and as well as the windows, ordered the Vent windows seals and rivets. Thank You Alan for the awesome write-up on re-doing the Vent windows. __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-16-2012, 01:44 AM	#6335
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got another box of parts today from classic parts. And I should have my new to me wheels and tires tomorrow. I found a set of chrome 15x8 rallys that match my fronts on CL for $100. I had to pay another $90 for shipping but it's well worth it! If it's not raining too bad tomorrow my day is all planned out. __________________ 66 shorty

10-16-2012, 04:25 AM	#6336
WATERS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 18	Re: What did you do to your truck today? The Burb started running real rough the last couple days so I broke down and bought a new Edelbrock 600 CFM carb with electric choke and everything to do a tuneup. I pulled the old quadrajet off tonight in the pouring rain and have a new list of parts I need to get tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get better than 8 miles to the gallon when I'm done. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 66 C10 SUBURBAN

10-16-2012, 03:52 PM	#6341
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

10-16-2012, 04:11 PM	#6343
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That's the same engine I put in my truck back in 1991. it's getting pretty tired now but still runs fine. Of course they were a lot cheaper back then. Mine came to $1260 with a factory balancer, starter, flexplate, dipstick, and a few other odds and ends. I think the engine itself was $899. Wish I could get another one today for that price! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-16-2012, 10:13 PM	#6346
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the Brake Booster bracket in from Captainfab, Thank You, mounted it and cleaned up and painted the booster... Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD Last edited by Ta2Don; 10-17-2012 at 09:42 AM.

10-16-2012, 11:06 PM	#6349
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today? continued with my tear down, dismantled the rad/grill support, everything is looking to be in good condition, also removed and dismantled the engine compartment side of the heater, everything looking good there too __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

10-16-2012, 11:25 PM	#6350
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my drums turned, I am about 2 days away from having a completely rebuilt rolling chassis.On to the motor and trans next.



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