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*LILRED66* · 01-18-2010, 03:21 AM

We made some progress on OLRED66 tonight. We are getting her ready for the World of Wheels show on 12-14 of February.

62 short step · 01-18-2010, 09:04 AM

I repaired my cab corner.

*lakeroadster* · 01-18-2010, 09:19 AM

Installed a floor mounted hand brake... more data in my build thread..

markeb01 · 01-19-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 short step

I repaired my cab corner.

Excellent, nice work!

*LILRED66* · 01-19-2010, 04:06 AM

A little more progress on the front clip.

*LILRED66* · 01-19-2010, 04:08 AM

A few more of the finished product.

greg65 · 01-19-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

A few more of the finished product.

Very clean looking truck Tony. I never payed attention to the black area behind the grille. Were all the tutone trucks done that way?

*LILRED66* · 01-19-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by greg65

Very clean looking truck Tony. I never payed attention to the black area behind the grille. Were all the tutone trucks done that way?

Per the Chevrolet Truck Encyclopedia, all the '60-'66 Chevy trucks were done this way, including the single-tone and two-truck paint schemes. There may be some exceptions, but that is the way they were originally done.

Two obvious tale-tell signs of a repaint, are this area not having the black backdrop with the off-white accent ring or the firewall being any color besides the body color.

Martin64 · 01-19-2010, 11:58 AM

I rebuilt the receiver hitch. The one that was on it when I bought the truk was made of 2" square tubing (OD) and the hole was the same size as the hitch so it wouldn't work with "off the shelf" hitches.

Rich 5150 69 · 01-19-2010, 01:12 PM

[QUOTE]Installed a floor mounted hand brake... more data in my build thread..

/QUOTE]

The low line brake worked out real well John, mine is still sitting on the shelf....LOL does me a lot of good there..!

blackmopar · 01-19-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

Per the Chevrolet Truck Encyclopedia, all the '60-'66 Chevy trucks were done this way, including the single-tone and two-truck paint schemes. There may be some exceptions, but that is the way they were originally done.

Two obvious tale-tell signs of a repaint, are this area not having the black backdrop with the off-white accent ring or the firewall being any color besides the body color.

Another great piece of info to have - thanks LilRed!

brandon283 · 01-19-2010, 01:35 PM

got the passenger side pillar fixed up, door mounted to check the fit of the pillar. pillar is cleko'd on and ready to be buttwelded. will post pics once dun. putting on a new outter roof, interior headliner panel, passenger pillar, panel above windshield, and panels with drip rials over doors on both sides.

*LILRED66* · 01-19-2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blackmopar

Another great piece of info to have - thanks LilRed!

Some of the books and manuals I have are quite informative and not readily available, so they offer a lot of great details about these trucks.

Vernski · 01-20-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

Per the Chevrolet Truck Encyclopedia, all the '60-'66 Chevy trucks were done this way, including the single-tone and two-truck paint schemes. There may be some exceptions, but that is the way they were originally done.

Two obvious tale-tell signs of a repaint, are this area not having the black backdrop with the off-white accent ring or the firewall being any color besides the body color.

Hey Tony I was wondering does GMC do the same with there grills or is this a Chevy only thing? Thanks ---Vernski

jbgroby · 01-20-2010, 12:09 PM

On the GMC trucks. only the back area (behind the barbell) was blacked out, no trim color was done.

Jake

*LILRED66* · 01-20-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

Hey Tony I was wondering does GMC do the same with there grills or is this a Chevy only thing? Thanks ---Vernski

I am not sure Vernski, but the GMC guys have the answer. I do believe it was only on the Chevy trucks, as noted above, by jbgroby.

198plus · 01-19-2010, 01:38 PM

Looks great Tony...........Is that the grill I sold you ????

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

A few more of the finished product.

*LILRED66* · 01-19-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

Looks great Tony...........Is that the grill I sold you ????

I think so Ronnie. I have a few of these going right now and I can't remember for sure, but I did use the nicest one I had and I believe that was it. Thanks.

markeb01 · 01-19-2010, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LILRED66

A few more of the finished product.

Man that white ring/black background makes all the difference. Really beautiful.

*lakeroadster* · 01-19-2010, 08:03 PM

Made a 3 gauge panel to replace the heater controls in the Camaro dash. I like to call it the rare "Heater Delete" option.

Then shot a coat of rattle can primer on the dash and gauge panel just to lighten it up a bit. It needs soem filler but I plan to run the dash like this through the year and tear everything back down next winter for bondo and paint.

Also spent some time organizing all the under dash wiring with wire ties in preparation for hooking up gauges. It might look nightmarish but now I know what every wire is thanks to my trusty 1965 Shop Manual.

protrash64 · 01-21-2010, 11:13 AM

Nice work sams60

.......also congrats on one of the most popular and long running threads I've seen

.

Martin64 · 01-21-2010, 12:33 PM

I parked mine in the neighbor's carport to keep tree limbs/trees from falling on it while it's windy....they park in the street since there's no tall trees in front of the building.

sams60gmc · 01-21-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Nice work sams60

.......also congrats on one of the most popular and long running threads I've seen

.

Thanks!!

*LILRED66* · 01-19-2010, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Man that white ring/black background makes all the difference. Really beautiful.

Thanks mareb01. I appreciate it.

DWright · 01-19-2010, 11:31 PM

Replaced a heater core in a customers Chevy Equinox. Job calls for 10hrs and the car only had 60k on the odo. I know it doesnt pertain to our trucks, but i thought you guys might be interested.
I did however get my front suspension out from under my truck tonight.

cant seem to be able to post the pics. i'll try again later

01-18-2010, 03:21 AM	#1
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: What did you do to your truck today? We made some progress on OLRED66 tonight. We are getting her ready for the World of Wheels show on 12-14 of February. Attached Images

01-18-2010, 09:04 AM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I repaired my cab corner. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

01-18-2010, 09:19 AM	#3
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed a floor mounted hand brake... more data in my build thread.. Attached Images

01-19-2010, 04:06 AM	#5
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: What did you do to your truck today? A little more progress on the front clip. Attached Images

01-19-2010, 04:08 AM	#6
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: What did you do to your truck today? A few more of the finished product. Attached Images

01-19-2010, 11:58 AM	#9
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I rebuilt the receiver hitch. The one that was on it when I bought the truk was made of 2" square tubing (OD) and the hole was the same size as the hitch so it wouldn't work with "off the shelf" hitches. __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

01-19-2010, 01:12 PM	#10
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you do to your truck today? [QUOTE]Installed a floor mounted hand brake... more data in my build thread.. /QUOTE] The low line brake worked out real well John, mine is still sitting on the shelf....LOL does me a lot of good there..! __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

01-19-2010, 01:35 PM	#12
brandon283 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: winnipeg, manitoba Posts: 46	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got the passenger side pillar fixed up, door mounted to check the fit of the pillar. pillar is cleko'd on and ready to be buttwelded. will post pics once dun. putting on a new outter roof, interior headliner panel, passenger pillar, panel above windshield, and panels with drip rials over doors on both sides. __________________ 1960 Chevy Short Wide Truck(being restored) 1962 Pontiac Parisienne Bagged 1996 Chevy Caprice 9c1

01-20-2010, 12:09 PM	#15
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? On the GMC trucks. only the back area (behind the barbell) was blacked out, no trim color was done. Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-19-2010, 08:03 PM	#20
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Made a 3 gauge panel to replace the heater controls in the Camaro dash. I like to call it the rare "Heater Delete" option. Then shot a coat of rattle can primer on the dash and gauge panel just to lighten it up a bit. It needs soem filler but I plan to run the dash like this through the year and tear everything back down next winter for bondo and paint. Also spent some time organizing all the under dash wiring with wire ties in preparation for hooking up gauges. It might look nightmarish but now I know what every wire is thanks to my trusty 1965 Shop Manual. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 01-19-2010 at 08:05 PM.

01-21-2010, 11:13 AM	#21
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nice work sams60 .......also congrats on one of the most popular and long running threads I've seen. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

01-21-2010, 12:33 PM	#22
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I parked mine in the neighbor's carport to keep tree limbs/trees from falling on it while it's windy....they park in the street since there's no tall trees in front of the building. __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

01-19-2010, 11:31 PM	#25
DWright Shlong Bed Club Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Milford, VA Posts: 220	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replaced a heater core in a customers Chevy Equinox. Job calls for 10hrs and the car only had 60k on the odo. I know it doesnt pertain to our trucks, but i thought you guys might be interested. I did however get my front suspension out from under my truck tonight. cant seem to be able to post the pics. i'll try again later Attached Images Last edited by DWright; 01-20-2010 at 12:54 AM.



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