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ruffrida2005 · 08-10-2009, 09:14 PM

yeah look back through Alans thread and see what he did to his.

On the steering, You will attach one of the joints to the end of the steering column and then hook up the DD pipe to the other joint that hooks to your gear box. All it does is clean up the old shaft, unless something has moved then it allows it to work. This is what I have to use on mine because I have power rack.

ol Curt · 08-11-2009, 01:36 PM

"On the steering, You will attach one of the joints to the end of the steering column and then hook up the DD pipe to the other joint that hooks to your gear box. All it does is clean up the old shaft, unless something has moved then it allows it to work. This is what I have to use on mine because I have power rack."

Do you by chance have a pic or two of yours?

thanks

ruffrida2005 · 08-12-2009, 02:09 PM

Here are 2 diffrent ones that I've found on here. Mine will be a little diffrent because I have power rack and pinion. If using the stock stuff then this is what u'll use if your bagged. The Heim joint keeps the top rod up high enough so when your letting air out it doesn't get in the way of the upper control arm.

daverod · 08-12-2009, 08:11 PM

Do you have to do that if you lay frame?

ruffrida2005 · 08-17-2009, 09:58 PM

Dave sorry I didn't get back to you, Yes you will have to do that to lay frame. Your upper control arm will get in the way if you dont.

Ol Curt your getting by on Joe with not having any pics.

ol Curt · 08-18-2009, 07:10 AM

Yep, I know!! I suspect the sherriff has been busy keeping unruly town hall people like myself under control!

daverod · 08-18-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Dave sorry I didn't get back to you, Yes you will have to do that to lay frame. Your upper control arm will get in the way if you dont.

Ol Curt your getting by on Joe with not having any pics.

Thanks Ruff just some more stuff to do.

ol Curt · 08-22-2009, 07:35 AM

Finished my seat last night. My friend says my wife looks happier about it than me. I told him that's cause i did all the work and was tired.

I also wasn't excited that she was in the drivers seat!

daverod · 08-22-2009, 02:33 PM

Don't let her drive she'll aways want to.

ol Curt · 08-22-2009, 07:45 PM

She and my neighbor have poked a lot of fun at me while I have been working on it. I told them they couldn't even ride in it, much less drive it!

Got much of the interior painted in primer and one coat of paint today. Hope to finish that and take pics tomorrow.

I think I'm going to sell the th350, crossmember and column I just bought, as I want to get this thing on the road and I'm still waiting on the column as Tony has hurt his back and is out of commission for awhile. I am anxious to get the seat and tank back in and once they're back in whatever trans ins in that thing is stayin!!

ol Curt · 09-03-2009, 09:05 PM

What have any of you found with rubber cab/door seals from different vendors. I have heard Steele Rubber is top of the line...whew, I hope they are based on pricing!
Are there others who are ok that any of you have used?

MacAttack · 09-04-2009, 10:47 AM

Fantastic pictures, Bob. Great close-up detail. *

I've got to do that to my steering wheel to - and hadn't a clue where to begin. That epoxy should be as tough as nails and last virtually forever.

Mac.

* Qualifier: Very tight photographs - but understand that Alan has access to the atomic microscope at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico.

jason65 · 09-04-2009, 12:40 PM

The seat looks awsome Bob. Your trucks lookin better and better.

ol Curt · 09-04-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jason65

The seat looks awsome Bob. Your trucks lookin better and better.

Thanks Jason...it's coming along. I dropped out of the soccer scene for a bit and it has freed up a lot of time. I have a friend who asked me to coach an ODP(Olympic Development Program) team today, but preceded his question with how is the truck coming along. I made the mistake of telling him real good!

I usually don't lose any parts, but after painting my steering wheel, I find myself looking for the spring steel washer that goes on top of it for the horn. The rest of the horn stuff and screws are there...I have to look again tomorrow when I have a bit more patience and good light. If I don't find it, do any of you know where they can be had?

ol Curt · 09-07-2009, 09:02 AM

Painted the wheel and column, but don't find that da** bellevue spring anywhere.Thorough search starts again today at noon for any interested!!

ol Curt · 09-07-2009, 08:18 PM

FOUND!! One horn contact spring! I thought I had put it on the dash, which is covered with paper as I was painting the rest of the cab....but I didn't think to look UNDER the paper!

jason65 · 09-07-2009, 08:47 PM

How did the steering wheel turn out?

ol Curt · 09-08-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jason65

How did the steering wheel turn out?

I thought really good, except when painted, I could see some additional small cracks. I'm considering fixing those before I put it back on....no pics till that part is fixed, as I would like to have one thing done correctly!!

ruffrida2005 · 09-08-2009, 06:16 PM

I've seen people use kitty hair on them. But it will take away the look if you smooth it out.

ol Curt · 09-08-2009, 10:01 PM

I'm going to start putting the interior back together. For anyone wanting a th350 setup, check my ad in the parts section.

I may start looking for an od 3 speed manual again. That would be neat if I could find a good one.

ol Curt · 09-14-2009, 03:31 PM

About to finish work on the inside of the doors and may rehang them for now. I have been waiting forever on some parts from Truck and Car Shop. Someone pointed them out and they looked to have a good supply with fair prices. They don't seem to communicate when your order leaves or provide any way of tracking!

I replaced the pins and bushings on one door. One of the hinges just flops...the other is a little tighter, but hopefully it will free up a bit. Any advice on hanging/aligning the doors?

ol Curt · 09-14-2009, 09:22 PM

Too late on any advice. I found the rocker will need to be redone on the passenger side and I snapped a new stainless bolt off in the a-pillar on the drivers side.

Anybody want to buy a low mileage truck?

This has becoming quite frustrating!

ruffrida2005 · 09-14-2009, 11:22 PM

I've got a $1. That's about all I could afford

ol Curt · 09-15-2009, 03:01 PM

Sold!!

ol Curt · 09-22-2009, 07:26 PM

Well, I feel like I'm back in the saddle again. Got the passenger rocker straightened out (raised) tonight. I haven't had the balls or the strength to try the door on yet!

I also got a good start on the passenger cab corner. When I have it finished and painted, I will pretty much have the interior done!

08-10-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: ol Curt Progress yeah look back through Alans thread and see what he did to his. On the steering, You will attach one of the joints to the end of the steering column and then hook up the DD pipe to the other joint that hooks to your gear box. All it does is clean up the old shaft, unless something has moved then it allows it to work. This is what I have to use on mine because I have power rack. __________________ 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

08-11-2009, 01:36 PM	#2
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress "On the steering, You will attach one of the joints to the end of the steering column and then hook up the DD pipe to the other joint that hooks to your gear box. All it does is clean up the old shaft, unless something has moved then it allows it to work. This is what I have to use on mine because I have power rack." Do you by chance have a pic or two of yours? thanks __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

08-12-2009, 02:09 PM	#3
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: ol Curt Progress Here are 2 diffrent ones that I've found on here. Mine will be a little diffrent because I have power rack and pinion. If using the stock stuff then this is what u'll use if your bagged. The Heim joint keeps the top rod up high enough so when your letting air out it doesn't get in the way of the upper control arm. Attached Images __________________ 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

08-12-2009, 08:11 PM	#4
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: ol Curt Progress Do you have to do that if you lay frame? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

08-17-2009, 09:58 PM	#5
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: ol Curt Progress Dave sorry I didn't get back to you, Yes you will have to do that to lay frame. Your upper control arm will get in the way if you dont. Ol Curt your getting by on Joe with not having any pics. __________________ 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

08-18-2009, 07:10 AM	#6
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress Yep, I know!! I suspect the sherriff has been busy keeping unruly town hall people like myself under control! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

08-22-2009, 07:35 AM	#8
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress Finished my seat last night. My friend says my wife looks happier about it than me. I told him that's cause i did all the work and was tired. I also wasn't excited that she was in the drivers seat! Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

08-22-2009, 02:33 PM	#9
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: ol Curt Progress Don't let her drive she'll aways want to. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

08-22-2009, 07:45 PM	#10
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress She and my neighbor have poked a lot of fun at me while I have been working on it. I told them they couldn't even ride in it, much less drive it! Got much of the interior painted in primer and one coat of paint today. Hope to finish that and take pics tomorrow. I think I'm going to sell the th350, crossmember and column I just bought, as I want to get this thing on the road and I'm still waiting on the column as Tony has hurt his back and is out of commission for awhile. I am anxious to get the seat and tank back in and once they're back in whatever trans ins in that thing is stayin!! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

09-03-2009, 09:05 PM	#11
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress What have any of you found with rubber cab/door seals from different vendors. I have heard Steele Rubber is top of the line...whew, I hope they are based on pricing! Are there others who are ok that any of you have used? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

09-04-2009, 10:47 AM	#12
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: ol Curt Progress Fantastic pictures, Bob. Great close-up detail. * I've got to do that to my steering wheel to - and hadn't a clue where to begin. That epoxy should be as tough as nails and last virtually forever. Mac. * Qualifier: Very tight photographs - but understand that Alan has access to the atomic microscope at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

09-04-2009, 12:40 PM	#13
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: ol Curt Progress The seat looks awsome Bob. Your trucks lookin better and better.

09-07-2009, 09:02 AM	#15
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress Painted the wheel and column, but don't find that da** bellevue spring anywhere.Thorough search starts again today at noon for any interested!! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

09-07-2009, 08:18 PM	#16
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress FOUND!! One horn contact spring! I thought I had put it on the dash, which is covered with paper as I was painting the rest of the cab....but I didn't think to look UNDER the paper! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

09-07-2009, 08:47 PM	#17
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: ol Curt Progress How did the steering wheel turn out?



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09-08-2009, 06:16 PM	#19
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: ol Curt Progress I've seen people use kitty hair on them. But it will take away the look if you smooth it out. __________________ 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

09-08-2009, 10:01 PM	#20
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress I'm going to start putting the interior back together. For anyone wanting a th350 setup, check my ad in the parts section. I may start looking for an od 3 speed manual again. That would be neat if I could find a good one. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

09-14-2009, 03:31 PM	#21
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress About to finish work on the inside of the doors and may rehang them for now. I have been waiting forever on some parts from Truck and Car Shop. Someone pointed them out and they looked to have a good supply with fair prices. They don't seem to communicate when your order leaves or provide any way of tracking! I replaced the pins and bushings on one door. One of the hinges just flops...the other is a little tighter, but hopefully it will free up a bit. Any advice on hanging/aligning the doors? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

09-14-2009, 09:22 PM	#22
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress Too late on any advice. I found the rocker will need to be redone on the passenger side and I snapped a new stainless bolt off in the a-pillar on the drivers side. Anybody want to buy a low mileage truck? This has becoming quite frustrating! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down! Last edited by ol Curt; 09-14-2009 at 09:23 PM.

09-14-2009, 11:22 PM	#23
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: ol Curt Progress I've got a $1. That's about all I could afford __________________ 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

09-15-2009, 03:01 PM	#24
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress Sold!! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

09-22-2009, 07:26 PM	#25
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: ol Curt Progress Well, I feel like I'm back in the saddle again. Got the passenger rocker straightened out (raised) tonight. I haven't had the balls or the strength to try the door on yet! I also got a good start on the passenger cab corner. When I have it finished and painted, I will pretty much have the interior done! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

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