What did you do to your truck today?

[Blue_Aura]

Originally Posted by T2vigil

One headlight connector later I finally got all of the lights working as they should including the "Bright Lights" in the instrument panel. Now I have no issues with driving at night.

What do you mean by "bright lights"? Please explain and provide part numbers. Thanks
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[T2vigil]

Originally Posted by Blue_Aura

What do you mean by "bright lights"? Please explain and provide part numbers. Thanks
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On the dash there is a lamp that lights when the dimmer switch turns on the bright lights. On my truck there is a piece of red plastic the has "Bright Lights" written on it. When the bright lights are turned on the lamp shows through the red plastic to iluminate the "Bright Lights" indication. Sorry I do not have any part number.

[WCHLVR]

Originally Posted by robber grin

Welcome home WCHLVR!

Many many build pics are appreciated...
rg

Thanks RG. As I get a little further into her I will make up a build thread for her!

[coulter]

modded one of my trailing arms

trimmed it for better clearance
stretched 1" to center up the wheels in the wheelwell when laid out
took 6degrees of angle out for better pinion angle when driving low

[donthekawguy]

Originally Posted by coulter

modded one of my trailing arms

trimmed it for better clearance
stretched 1" to center up the wheels in the wheelwell when laid out
took 6degrees of angle out for better pinion angle when driving low

Very nice! Now I feel bad cuz I just powder coated mine.

[coulter]

luckly mine were only spray painted hahaha

[ACK]

Although me and the engine weren't seeing eye to eye, got the oil pan out today. Next step is cleaning the pan really good and painting it. Also got my parts to reconnect the transmission and new connectors for the transmission cooler hoses. The parts place even put bubble flares on them to help keep the hoses in place nice and snug.

[JPBrecheisen]

got my new tires mounted to the slot mags and installed.

[TJ's Chevy]

I hauled a bunch of wood in mine today. Nice tires ya got there J. B. I sure could use a set!

[JPBrecheisen]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

I hauled a bunch of wood in mine today. Nice tires ya got there J. B. I sure could use a set!

Thanks. Best ones out there are the ones you can still use and not worry about scratching.

[jayoldschool]

Drove seven hours round trip to pick up a set of wheels that will fit my stock hubcaps!

[TxRat]

Repaired some rust in the floors today

[robber grin]

Installed my modified 83 GMC factory AT shift linkage, then installed the new U-Joints, and newly painted driveshaft.

Put my 62 in "Park" for probably first time ever - it was a 3 speed truck originally and PO had gone to a toploader before it came to me.

Swapped out the rear wheels - so all four match now.

rg

[jayoldschool]

Blue, keep the truck. You will need a hobby when the little one gets here. You'll find a way to make it work.

[Blue_Aura]

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Blue, keep the truck. You will need a hobby when the little one gets here. You'll find a way to make it work.

I wish I could, but we keep getting hit with one financial burden after the other! We just went to the Dr. on Friday, and they basically told us that she could give birth anytime from 4 1/2 weeks until the due date (which is July 16th). Since this is her third delivery, it could go QUICK! We aren't even close to ready. I am going to have to bust to get this truck done, let alone sold, and get the house ready for a baby! I can't take time off work until after the baby is born, so that doesn't help.

Thanks for the reply!

[awbrown]

Originally Posted by Blue_Aura

I wish I could, but we keep getting hit with one financial burden after the other! We just went to the Dr. on Friday, and they basically told us that she could give birth anytime from 4 1/2 weeks until the due date (which is July 16th). Since this is her third delivery, it could go QUICK! We aren't even close to ready. I am going to have to bust to get this truck done, let alone sold, and get the house ready for a baby! I can't take time off work until after the baby is born, so that doesn't help.

Thanks for the reply!

We never worried about new ones arriving ,just make sure that you have a few baby showers and you should be all set !!! cant say as we ever spent much between hand me downs and gifts.. they didn't start to cost us much until they were older (food bills) ....

[Lugnutz65]

Got the harmonic balancer pulled off of my 250ci inline 6! What a relief!

The pics tell the story. This is a press fit HB. No center bolt. Got it started with an impact wrench and finished with the ratchet. Kinda nerve racking.

[Blue_Aura]

Originally Posted by awbrown

We never worried about new ones arriving ,just make sure that you have a few baby showers and you should be all set !!! cant say as we ever spent much between hand me downs and gifts.. they didn't start to cost us much until they were older (food bills) ....

That's funny! Actually, we got a few things from one baby shower and were surprised that they threw one for us. Most people figure after your first or second that you have everything anyways. Lol.

Our 11 year old boys are starting to eat like me now! That's scary, since I am 6'1" and about 220!!! I don't even want to see how much they eat in 2 years!!!
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[TJ's Chevy]

Looked at mine today. Will be using it next week. Hope to get some tires by this weekend.

[hemifalcon]

Not today--but all the past week...

Well--I managed to actually meet another goal. I set out to finish the passenger side rust repair and did so.. I just have to repair the far passenger side seatbelt mount point and clean up all the plug welds for the floor and rocker.. I'm pretty happy to be done with this side--as I had to do the exact same repair as the driver's side.. Here's the pics.. (I attribute my progress to staying off the computer prior to going to work each day...)

From the previous post--to this.. Started with cutting the inner rocker/floor portion out which would be replaced with scavenged sheetmetal from the '65 Truck cab...Like pulling little bits of meat from a chicken bone--almost used up all the cab..



Here I was ALMOST hopeful that the lower kick panel was salvageable--didn't even bother...



Floor cut away..



Floor support/body mount was solid on this side--just full of dirt, cobwebs and bee nest. Cleaned it out and treated the bare metal



Fitting the new lower kick panel







And here is where I mixed up my steps.. I realized the floor/inner rocker didn't want to squeeze behind the kick panel--but I used a little force and snuck it in behind.. phew..



The old one on top-and the replacement piece on the bottom.



All welded in place.



And the lower a-pillar which was also scavenged.. It was in much better shape than the original--but I still had to do some work to make it nice and solid once again. See patchwork in pics. The pitting on the lower curved portion was just too deep to save it.











Door position wasn't perfectly dialed in here.. It fits pretty good all the way around--



You can see at the very front of the rocker I had to slice it to tighten it upwards towards the inner rocker.. Fits perfectly now.



I believe my count was 41 weld points on the rocker.. Maybe 43.. It's all nice and solid again. I'll knock down all the plug welds and I still have to replace the rocker-quarter panel gusset. But, the passenger side is basically done. Just want to toss out a big thank you to all the guys who have documented their repairs on these areas. I am a foreigner with regard to these trucks-well, up until I became a member here. So--thank you to all you guys working on saving these old trucks.
-John

[Vernski]

Hey nice metal work and pictorial always good to see pictures that say allot. it will be worth the work when it's done...Vernski

[K98AL]

Got passenger side window channels and vent rubber installed. Drove it to work. (as usual)

[FetchMeAPepsi]

Replaced a rock chipped headlight, turned into a shattered headlight, cut my finger all to heck, sold the wrong light by O'Reilley Auto Parts, took the shattered pieces in to get it right and cut the Oreilley guy's hand. What a day.

[gofastnut]

I looked at it sitting in the driveway and sighed as I walked past and got into my "regular" vehicle to go to work....

[robber grin]

hemifalcon - I am grateful for the photos - my buddy has a 63 at this exact point of repair and they came in handy for sure.

Great job by the way, looks fantastic.
rg