Farmers big block

[66farmer]

The color is off a 2007 Honda Pilot (Bold Beige) metallic.
The PPG number is YR545M-4. I used PPG DCU-2002
clear. In the pictures it looks gold but in person the beige comes out.
When the sun hits it the metallics realy pop.

[gimmy 64]

i like the tail lights, they are differant and look really good

[coulter]

that color looks great !!! x2 on the tail lights nice work

[66 GMC Truckin]

I really like the tailights and the smooth step. I've been thinking of doing the smooth step on mine too. Looks great, can't wait to see it finished up and driving!

[LostMy65]

Boy, O Boy, do I like everything about that bed.
Looks Spectacular!
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[66farmer]

Update 6/30/2012

I had to take another step backwards. The new flexplate was out of round so I replaced it with a SFI alot better. I turned the starter over so the solenoid is facing down alot easier to get to and away from header heat. I had to bend new trans cooler lines because of the starter flip. Today I will start redoing the exhaust because of the header change. If your doing a BB in your 60-66 and need a new set of headers I have a set that I want to sale.

[66farmer]

update 7/14/2012

Ok I'm back to the point that I was at in March, in that time period I had the truck repainted, I replaced the headers and built the exhaust again, removed the trans to replace the flexplate, had to replace the starter the new starter interfered with the trans coolent lines so I had to bend up new lines. Reinstall the cab... BAM-O hear we are.

I guess most projects have a few steps back...I hope I'm done going back and I can push foward.

[65 old school]

Really looking great!!!

[Arekusu]

Can I get some info on what radiator you're using? I'm doing a big block swap and want to ensure that thing stays really cool. Build looks great so far man.

Alex

[62 Barnfind]

Truck looks bad ass! I am starting to do my bed. I am sending out to blast today. My inner bed rails are bad also. I removed them with a spot weld cutter. Is there any advice when welding in the new ones?

[LostMy65]

There! I'm all caught up with your thread again.

Seeing you in person; I wasn't quickly connecting your username with your build thread. You're the guy doing the Honda Pilot Paintjob the same color as my wife's Honda Pilot.

Your truck is one of favorites in these forums.

It was nice meeting you today.
-Robert
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[Modges'66]

I haven't looked at your entire thread, but from the last few pages I am impressed!
The color choice will look awesome when completed...or right now for that matter!
It seems that every project gets re-configured a bit on it's way to completion, but that is what keeps everything interesting.
Keep up the superior workmanship!

[SFTorange]

The truck looks great! I love the gold/tan/pewter/etc shades of color on these trucks (not that I'm biased!). Great work!

You never explained why you had to have the truck repainted the second time???

Redoing one of these trucks can take a lot of perseverance and patience. Keep it up!

[chevyrestoguy]

Man, you're doing some nice work on that truck!!

Don't get discouraged about the "one step forward, two steps back" routine. It's the way things seem to go at certain points of the build. Stay on target, and don't let it get you down. I know, it sucks. I've been there many times before, and I completely understand your frustration. It' s expensive and labor-intensive. Sometimes, you've got to take a break for a few days and clear your head. I'm the type of guy who'll put 110% effort into everything, and it really bugs me when I have to undo something I spent so many hours trying to make perfect.

Remember this: Whenever you go to a show and see a car or truck that looks like the attention to detail is lacking, it's because that builder hit the "one step forward, two steps back" scenario and decided that it's "good enough as it is, keep on bolting things together". The results are always glaringly obvious.

[66farmer]

OFTOrange
I assembled the truck after the first paint job and the panels didn't match in color. He painted the panels seperately and on different days . So he repainted the truck assembled on the same day. It looks good know.

[66farmer]

Chevyrestoguy

Thanks for the encouraging words. Like you said just walk away maybe go to a car show and then get back to work.

[Shooters_7]

Love the truck! Tail Lights are awesome and look as if they belong! good luck keeping tires on that thing with a BB under the hood!

[6T6]

WOW! That truck is fantastic! Nothing quite like a BB imo.

VERY VERY VERY nice.


TC

[c.brown]

nice work coming out great

[66farmer]

Update 8/1/2012

I got the heater box and the hydro brake assy mounted and started installing the steering column.
I had to step away from the truck for the last two weeks because the property next to mine came up for sale. I had to buy it because one I don't want neighbor's that close and two it has a great barn that I can put more old trucks in. I have been clearing the land so I can start farming it.
I have to get back on the truck because it has to go to the upholster the end of next month.

Time to get to work

[Iron-Butt]

nice build

[66farmer]

It might not look like it, but I have been putting alot of hours in working on the truck.

1. finished vent window, rebuilt and installed.
2. Kick panel vents gave me some grief. The seals that I installed from LMC are thinner and not as ridged as stock. So the vent in the closed position is flatter. Which means the arms had to be bent to latch right.
3. Installed the electric window mounts and motor's PITA.
4. Installed the door seals (drivers side twice).
5. Finished the brakes.
6. I spent alot of time welding firewall holes. Know I have to redrill them.
7. Built and installed mounting brackets for fuse block and MSD box.
8. Rebuilt heater controller and installed.

The next thing to do is finish the passanger door and install the front end.

[McMurphy]

Modifying those fresh air vents to open and close with a cable is super easy.
I did it with mine. Even with figuring it all out, both took less than a day to adapt.
Here on this page (24) of my build:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...487100&page=24

and there is a short video of the action at the bottom of the next page.
May be an idea for you.....

[66farmer]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Modifying those fresh air vents to open and close with a cable is super easy.
I did it with mine. Even with figuring it all out, both took less than a day to adapt.
Here on this page (24) of my build:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...487100&page=24

and there is a short video of the action at the bottom of the next page.
May be an idea for you.....

Thanks for that info, right know I,m just trying to get it put together to get it to the upholster he,s waiting on me.

[pdxhall]

Looking great! You'll be on the road in no time.