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steve'62 · 03-25-2013, 10:34 PM

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T Smith · 03-27-2013, 09:09 PM

Worked on it a bit this afternoon, it's sittin but not drivin...

steve'62 · 03-28-2013, 10:15 AM

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donthekawguy · 03-29-2013, 06:34 PM

Started blasting my new to me rear end. I didn't have a lot of time so I just messed around for a bit. I am using a HF 50 lb blaster. I just wish I had a bigger compressor. It will take a couple of hours to get it done but it will look good. I'm going to put new seals in it por 15 it and put on a chrome cover and olts. The brakes will be all new and new u joints. I'm also having the trailing arms powdercoated and new bushings and bolts. 1st pic is half blasted pumpkin 2nd pic is the axle tube kinda blasted.

**jayoldschool** · 03-29-2013, 07:28 PM

What are your compressor specs? I've got a single stage 60 gal, 135psi. I wonder if that's enough for occasional blasting...

donthekawguy · 03-29-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jayoldschool

What are your compressor specs? I've got a single stage 60 gal, 135psi. I wonder if that's enough for occasional blasting...

Mine is a 25 gal 125 psi. It will work but its going to take a while because I will have to stop and wait for it to refill.

gimmy 64 · 03-29-2013, 07:54 PM

it is all about cfm's what does youre's put out at 90 lbs? mine puts out 8.5 at 90 and it still needs to catch up

donthekawguy · 03-29-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gimmy 64

it is all about cfm's what does youre's put out at 90 lbs? mine puts out 8.5 at 90 and it still needs to catch up

Mine is only 4.3 at 90. Its good for about 30 seconds at a time.

Maybe time to go get a new compressor.

awbrown · 03-29-2013, 08:10 PM

Took ol' blue out for the second run of spring...kinda' thinkin' it is time for a front sway bar .....

Rich 5150 69 · 03-29-2013, 10:02 PM

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Took ol' blue out for the second run of spring...kinda' thinkin' it is time for a front sway bar .....

Just the front makes all the differance in the world in the way it handles, I really enjoy mine after it was installed.

Trsmotrhed · 03-29-2013, 10:21 PM

Worked on the bed today. Was able to save the bed side but replaced the bottom portion of the tail light panel.

Tail panel welded in.

All done.

Other side next weekend.
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62 Barnfind · 03-29-2013, 09:56 PM

Installed my carpet today!

T Smith · 03-30-2013, 07:16 AM

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Installed my carpet today!

Very nice! That color would be perfect in mine, where did you get that and are you satisfied with it?

62 Barnfind · 03-30-2013, 11:25 AM

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Very nice! That color would be perfect in mine, where did you get that and are you satisfied with it?

I bought it from Brothers and it's Med Blue. It was a little lighter than i wanted but I think it will look good with the Blue and white seat. It took me a few Hours to get it cut and smoothed out. Just like any reproduction it has flaws you have to work out. I like it!

dantimdad · 03-29-2013, 10:58 PM

cleaned up the bellhousing today. Daniel is going to paint it tomorrow while I start a part time job to pay for all the projects.

Steven

garett · 03-29-2013, 11:37 PM

hooked up new wiper sysytem in my 66 burban!!

gmcdeadhead · 03-30-2013, 04:45 PM

took out the locker rear and doing the 14 bolt conversion some time this week[IMG]

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Neatbeard · 03-30-2013, 05:01 PM

Fitted my 'UK legal' age-related number plates and took the bench seat out ready for the mother in law to retrim using the mexi blankets i've got.

Sprayed some WD40 around the elctrical connections to help keep the damp out due to our ****ty weather, but now the bloody truck wont start, no click from the starter....nothing........

Two steps forward one big one backwards.

Vernski · 03-31-2013, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Neatbeard

Fitted my 'UK legal' age-related number plates and took the bench seat out ready for the mother in law to retrim using the mexi blankets i've got.

Sprayed some WD40 around the elctrical connections to help keep the damp out due to our ****ty weather, but now the bloody truck wont start, no click from the starter....nothing........

Two steps forward one big one backwards.

Hey Neatbeard are the plates big and long or are they more like the states have these days, and do they have vanity plates? Welcome if you are new to the forums...Vernski

racecougar · 03-30-2013, 06:44 PM

I only had a couple hours to work on the truck today, but I managed to get the passenger side cab corner welded in.

Turkey · 03-30-2013, 08:23 PM

Nice going RaceCougar....I'm in the floorboard fixin stage as well. Every time I wire wheel I find another area. Spent this afternoon grinding off 1/2 inch of bondo on the rear part of the fender after I patched some more passenger floor board areas. Big thanks to mig and grinder and clamps and hammer...I couldn't have done this without you.

earl84 · 03-30-2013, 09:14 PM

Mounted my freshly painted rear bumper and then removed it to trim a little more off. I had trimmed it before but realized when I put it back on that the trim job I did was based on it being slightly bent. When I straightened it out, it needed a shade more trimming.
Also took it to the car wash and sprayed off everything after a good dose of oven cleaner. Mostly concentrating on the back end. Next up is working on bed wood, so I am going to take off the bed and wire brush the frame, trailing arms, etc. and then paint with Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer and Satin Black.

earl84 · 03-30-2013, 09:39 PM

Oh, and I also added grounds from the taillight housing and the reverse light housing to the frame. Next is to move forward from the back end to the front and go through the old wiring rat's nest the PO has under the dash and hopefully get it all working correctly. Should just get a new wiring harness, but a little short on funds right now, so am gonna do it this way. I figure it will be a good education for when I do get the new wiring harness.

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donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,128	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started blasting my new to me rear end. I didn't have a lot of time so I just messed around for a bit. I am using a HF 50 lb blaster. I just wish I had a bigger compressor. It will take a couple of hours to get it done but it will look good. I'm going to put new seals in it por 15 it and put on a chrome cover and olts. The brakes will be all new and new u joints. I'm also having the trailing arms powdercoated and new bushings and bolts. 1st pic is half blasted pumpkin 2nd pic is the axle tube kinda blasted. Attached Images __________________ 66 shorty

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jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,156	Re: What did you do to your truck today? What are your compressor specs? I've got a single stage 60 gal, 135psi. I wonder if that's enough for occasional blasting...

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gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: What did you do to your truck today? it is all about cfm's what does youre's put out at 90 lbs? mine puts out 8.5 at 90 and it still needs to catch up

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awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took ol' blue out for the second run of spring...kinda' thinkin' it is time for a front sway bar .....

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Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Worked on the bed today. Was able to save the bed side but replaced the bottom portion of the tail light panel. Tail panel welded in. All done. Other side next weekend. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

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62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,352	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed my carpet today! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

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dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? cleaned up the bellhousing today. Daniel is going to paint it tomorrow while I start a part time job to pay for all the projects. 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

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garett Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: tacoma wa Posts: 35	Re: What did you do to your truck today? hooked up new wiper sysytem in my 66 burban!!

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gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: What did you do to your truck today? took out the locker rear and doing the 14 bolt conversion some time this week[IMG][/IMG]. Last edited by gmcdeadhead; 03-30-2013 at 04:46 PM. Reason: wrong spelling

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Neatbeard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Norfolk, United Kingdom Posts: 129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Fitted my 'UK legal' age-related number plates and took the bench seat out ready for the mother in law to retrim using the mexi blankets i've got. Sprayed some WD40 around the elctrical connections to help keep the damp out due to our ****ty weather, but now the bloody truck wont start, no click from the starter....nothing........ Two steps forward one big one backwards.



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racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 999	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I only had a couple hours to work on the truck today, but I managed to get the passenger side cab corner welded in. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

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Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nice going RaceCougar....I'm in the floorboard fixin stage as well. Every time I wire wheel I find another area. Spent this afternoon grinding off 1/2 inch of bondo on the rear part of the fender after I patched some more passenger floor board areas. Big thanks to mig and grinder and clamps and hammer...I couldn't have done this without you. __________________

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earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Mounted my freshly painted rear bumper and then removed it to trim a little more off. I had trimmed it before but realized when I put it back on that the trim job I did was based on it being slightly bent. When I straightened it out, it needed a shade more trimming. Also took it to the car wash and sprayed off everything after a good dose of oven cleaner. Mostly concentrating on the back end. Next up is working on bed wood, so I am going to take off the bed and wire brush the frame, trailing arms, etc. and then paint with Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer and Satin Black. Attached Images

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earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Oh, and I also added grounds from the taillight housing and the reverse light housing to the frame. Next is to move forward from the back end to the front and go through the old wiring rat's nest the PO has under the dash and hopefully get it all working correctly. Should just get a new wiring harness, but a little short on funds right now, so am gonna do it this way. I figure it will be a good education for when I do get the new wiring harness.

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