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jason65 · 01-19-2010, 09:09 AM

Installed some cpp c-notches on mine.

blackmopar · 01-19-2010, 01:18 PM

prepped all my accessory brackets and steering pump, etc for paint Sunday and last night. Got motor mount perches cleaned, painted and installed (thanks Clyde!!) and got my captainfab power steering bracket installed that replaced the POs crackhead attempt - (thanks Capt Fab!)

markeb01 · 01-19-2010, 11:40 PM

That's why I drive a 50 year old truck, the heater along with most everything else can be fixed or changed in minutes instead of days.

stretch-t · 01-20-2010, 02:34 AM

Spent 3 hours grinding and sanding rust/dirt off the the rear 1/3 of the frame. Tomorrow plan is to finish the rust removal with a wire brush , then paint it with POR-15.

SCOTI · 01-20-2010, 03:32 AM

I worked on modifying my rear shock c.member....

4dranch · 01-20-2010, 09:20 AM

Started on some panel replacements..

*LILRED66* · 01-20-2010, 04:28 PM

Congrats Vernski...I don't know if I jealous or envious or both. Keep us posted and nice score.

ruffrida2005 · 01-20-2010, 05:00 PM

Good score, looks pretty straight..

sams60gmc · 01-20-2010, 11:55 PM

I did some work yesterday and today on my rear backhalf. I made my top tri link tabs and today I squared up my frame and rearend, set the pinion angle and built the top links. I ran into a small problem with where my links were headed so I had to bend them so they would hit the middle adjustment. But I'm glad I did because it turned out sweet. I had to pie cut it because I don't have a tube bender and didn't want to wait. My bungs are tacked in and its tacked in the front and the tabs are tacked aswell. Anyways here are some pics and I did a walk around and video'd it and I'll have that up later.

jgh64pkup · 01-21-2010, 12:09 AM

i did some measuring for a y pipe then set it back on the ground and tried a little

(with open headers)

70 Suburban · 01-21-2010, 12:34 AM

bench tested the dash and a/c from the 08 chevy. it works so ill be tryin to figure out how to get it in the 66

ruffrida2005 · 01-21-2010, 12:43 AM

Sam60 Do you know what your ride height is going to be set at on your truck?

sams60gmc · 01-21-2010, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Sam60 Do you know what your ride height is going to be set at on your truck?

Should be about the same as or around about a 5'' drop on a shortbed.

sams60gmc · 01-21-2010, 01:42 AM

YouTube- 1960 GMC truck, rear backhalf frame...

markeb01 · 01-21-2010, 01:00 PM

With unseasonal temps in the high 40's and low 50's, I got mine out of storage and back in the garage for new trailing arm bushings, a relay for the heater and maybe more upholstery.

sams60gmc · 01-21-2010, 09:11 PM

I didn't get much work done today. I just kinda wanted to get home after work. But I did build lower link mounting brackets and got them tacked on. And I started on some tabs for the front and rear. I also worked on a couple more threaded bungs. Not much for today.

SCOTI · 01-22-2010, 01:55 AM

I finished the reinforcement gussets for the upper shock plates I welded to my shock c.member. I also cut out the entire original fuel fill nipple for the blazer tank & got it prepped in anticipation of welding in the new 2" inlet nipple tomorrow after work.

I was suprised to learn the plate surrounding the original nipple was what appears to be brass??

Turkey · 01-23-2010, 08:35 PM

whohoo!! I finally got the stuck screw out so I could remove the interior door panel on the driver's side. I hate stuck screw's, bolts, etc. Especially when the PO uses JB Weld.

protrash64 · 01-23-2010, 10:44 PM

Sold my 350 to make a space for the 454 in the next couple weeks

SCOTI · 01-24-2010, 03:19 AM

I finished the rear shock c.member. I welded 2 gussets to better support the upper shock plates & hit the whole c.member w/some 60-grit to clean it up & make it uniform.

I removed the gas tank from my 68 & cut the filler neck off (that's what I'm using as the fuel fill in the bed of the 64). I cut the 'smallish' blazer inlet nipple completely out of the blazer tank & made a 'plug' (patch piece) for the new 2" OD nipple. I still need to clean up the opening in the plug to match the 2" OD inlet pipe. Once I get that done, the 2" pipe gets welded to the plug & the plug gets welded to the tank where the original inlet was.

*lakeroadster* · 01-24-2010, 07:11 PM

I hope you guys aren't getting sick of my Camaro Dash posts....

Did a test fitting today of the switches. Using all the stock 65 switches except the wiper switch. I was even able to retain the heater switch that you pull out for air and turn for heat.

I had to make a 1/2" high sheet metal z-kick riser for the front of the glove box so the stock Camaro cardboard box would clear the heater plenum. Turned out pretty sweet.

Now I have to lay out some cash for gauges and a gauge pod for the speedometer area.

The dash needs some filler and metal work but for now I plan to run it as is untill next winter. Then tear it all back down for bodywork and paint.

Like I said, hope I am not boring ya'll with this install.

198plus · 01-24-2010, 07:15 PM

That is really a sweet job you have done there !!!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

I hope you guys aren't getting sick of my Camaro Dash posts....

Did a test fitting today of the switches. Using all the stock 65 switches except the wiper switch. I was even able to retain the heater switch that you pull out for air and turn for heat.

I had to make a 1/2" high sheet metal z-kick riser for the front of the glove box so the stock Camaro cardboard box would clear the heater plenum. Turned out pretty sweet.

Now I have to lay out some cash for gauges and a gauge pod for the speedometer area.

The dash needs some filler and metal work but for now I plan to run it as is untill next winter. Then tear it all back down for bodywork and paint.

Like I said, hope I am not boring ya'll with this install.

markeb01 · 01-25-2010, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

I hope you guys aren't getting sick of my Camaro Dash posts....
.

Don't dare stop until you're done! Inquiring minds what to see this thing finished. It's so unusual and looks great. I would never have thought this dash could be made to look good in a Model A, but it certainly does in yours. I never got past wanting a 59 Impala dash, but your project should inspire a lot of creativity from others with similar talents.

Vernski · 01-25-2010, 04:00 PM

[quote=lakeroadster;3754336]I hope you guys aren't getting sick of my Camaro Dash posts...

Well although I tend to like the stock look I think your Camaro dash and Alan's 59 chevy dash are the coolest thing I've seen in awhile for our truck's. So you
got my vote!---Vernski

JohnSerbian · 01-22-2010, 05:16 AM

I pulled my water pump off, scrubbed the piss off 'er, then painted it Cast Iron Grey, Hi Temp! Why Not?

01-19-2010, 09:09 AM	#1
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed some cpp c-notches on mine.

01-19-2010, 01:18 PM	#2
blackmopar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fallbrook, ca Posts: 326	Re: What did you do to your truck today? prepped all my accessory brackets and steering pump, etc for paint Sunday and last night. Got motor mount perches cleaned, painted and installed (thanks Clyde!!) and got my captainfab power steering bracket installed that replaced the POs crackhead attempt - (thanks Capt Fab!)

01-19-2010, 11:40 PM	#3
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 why I drive a 50 year old truck, the heater along with most everything else can be fixed or changed in minutes instead of days.

01-20-2010, 02:34 AM	#4
stretch-t Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 14	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Spent 3 hours grinding and sanding rust/dirt off the the rear 1/3 of the frame. Tomorrow plan is to finish the rust removal with a wire brush , then paint it with POR-15. Attached Images

01-20-2010, 03:32 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I worked on modifying my rear shock c.member.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-20-2010, 09:20 AM	#6
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started on some panel replacements.. Attached Images __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

01-20-2010, 04:28 PM	#7
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Congrats Vernski...I don't know if I jealous or envious or both. Keep us posted and nice score.

01-20-2010, 05:00 PM	#8
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Good score, looks pretty straight.. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

01-20-2010, 11:55 PM	#9
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I did some work yesterday and today on my rear backhalf. I made my top tri link tabs and today I squared up my frame and rearend, set the pinion angle and built the top links. I ran into a small problem with where my links were headed so I had to bend them so they would hit the middle adjustment. But I'm glad I did because it turned out sweet. I had to pie cut it because I don't have a tube bender and didn't want to wait. My bungs are tacked in and its tacked in the front and the tabs are tacked aswell. Anyways here are some pics and I did a walk around and video'd it and I'll have that up later. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

01-21-2010, 12:09 AM	#10
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i did some measuring for a y pipe then set it back on the ground and tried a little (with open headers) __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

01-21-2010, 12:34 AM	#11
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: What did you do to your truck today? bench tested the dash and a/c from the 08 chevy. it works so ill be tryin to figure out how to get it in the 66 __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

01-21-2010, 12:43 AM	#12
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Sam60 Do you know what your ride height is going to be set at on your truck? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

01-21-2010, 01:00 PM	#15
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? With unseasonal temps in the high 40's and low 50's, I got mine out of storage and back in the garage for new trailing arm bushings, a relay for the heater and maybe more upholstery.

01-21-2010, 09:11 PM	#16
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I didn't get much work done today. I just kinda wanted to get home after work. But I did build lower link mounting brackets and got them tacked on. And I started on some tabs for the front and rear. I also worked on a couple more threaded bungs. Not much for today. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

01-22-2010, 01:55 AM	#17
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finished the reinforcement gussets for the upper shock plates I welded to my shock c.member. I also cut out the entire original fuel fill nipple for the blazer tank & got it prepped in anticipation of welding in the new 2" inlet nipple tomorrow after work. I was suprised to learn the plate surrounding the original nipple was what appears to be brass?? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 01-22-2010 at 01:57 AM.



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01-23-2010, 08:35 PM	#18
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? whohoo!! I finally got the stuck screw out so I could remove the interior door panel on the driver's side. I hate stuck screw's, bolts, etc. Especially when the PO uses JB Weld. __________________

01-23-2010, 10:44 PM	#19
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01-24-2010, 03:19 AM	#20
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,026	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finished the rear shock c.member. I welded 2 gussets to better support the upper shock plates & hit the whole c.member w/some 60-grit to clean it up & make it uniform. I removed the gas tank from my 68 & cut the filler neck off (that's what I'm using as the fuel fill in the bed of the 64). I cut the 'smallish' blazer inlet nipple completely out of the blazer tank & made a 'plug' (patch piece) for the new 2" OD nipple. I still need to clean up the opening in the plug to match the 2" OD inlet pipe. Once I get that done, the 2" pipe gets welded to the plug & the plug gets welded to the tank where the original inlet was. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-24-2010, 07:11 PM	#21
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I hope you guys aren't getting sick of my Camaro Dash posts.... Did a test fitting today of the switches. Using all the stock 65 switches except the wiper switch. I was even able to retain the heater switch that you pull out for air and turn for heat. I had to make a 1/2" high sheet metal z-kick riser for the front of the glove box so the stock Camaro cardboard box would clear the heater plenum. Turned out pretty sweet. Now I have to lay out some cash for gauges and a gauge pod for the speedometer area. The dash needs some filler and metal work but for now I plan to run it as is untill next winter. Then tear it all back down for bodywork and paint. Like I said, hope I am not boring ya'll with this install. Attached Images

01-25-2010, 04:00 PM	#24
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: What did you do to your truck today? [quote=lakeroadster;3754336]I hope you guys aren't getting sick of my Camaro Dash posts... Well although I tend to like the stock look I think your Camaro dash and Alan's 59 chevy dash are the coolest thing I've seen in awhile for our truck's. So you got my vote!---Vernski

01-22-2010, 05:16 AM	#25
JohnSerbian Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 17	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I pulled my water pump off, scrubbed the piss off 'er, then painted it Cast Iron Grey, Hi Temp! Why Not? __________________ 1983 GMC SIERRA CLASSIC 2500 V8 350 "When the going gets weird, The Weird turn Pro."-HST

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