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Bomp · 10-16-2012, 10:36 PM

That is Clean. I like it.

McMurphy · 10-16-2012, 10:39 PM

I just did all my brake lines too.
I bought a tube bender tool, but really all I needed was the little disk with the different sized grooves for the tubing and my vice.
All in all it was like a puzzle and actually kind of relaxing !!

Have fun with yours, your build is coming along very nicely !!

CRGRS 66 · 10-16-2012, 11:03 PM

looks really good, I really like that blue btw

Ta2Don · 10-16-2012, 11:09 PM

Thanks Guys... Staying motivated by cruising the threads out here.

Ta2Don · 10-21-2012, 09:29 AM

Thanks Rick (Icewater Carter) for the clutch pedal. Thank You TR65 for the awesome write up on adding a Clutch Master Cylinder to our trucks.
Thank You Leadfoot Lambert for Posting pics of your NV3500 installed.
Like many of us, when looking for a way to squeeze out a few more mpg my plan is to run a NV3500 5 Speed. The 3:73 gears in the back will not have to work so hard with the extra gears.

Ta2Don · 10-21-2012, 08:20 PM

Cleaned and painted the Clutch Pedal from Rick... pulled the brake pedal and E Brake Handle, Cleaned and painted those as well, all with the help of Alex, my 4 yr old Grandson... Starting him out right.

markeb01 · 10-21-2012, 08:38 PM

Coming along nicely. I sure like the looks of that engine!

Ta2Don · 10-21-2012, 09:06 PM

Thanks Mark!

Ta2Don · 10-22-2012, 01:45 PM

Thanks Craigerr... I sure enjoy the encouragement. Your truck is sweet, hope to have mine roadworthy in the spring...

Ta2Don · 10-23-2012, 07:22 PM

Started the Passenger Side Vent Window rebuild...
Pic 1 - Ready for disassembly
Pic 2 - New Handle compared to pitted one
Pic 3 - Cleaned up Spring and new Seals
Pic 4 - Cleaned and painted Frames

ReAssembly will be later this week, gotta let the paint set up good, then tape up for rebuild process. Thanks to Alan for the Awesome Write-Up for this job, located on the FAQ thread.

Alan's Classic · 11-11-2012, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Started the Passenger Side Vent Window rebuild...
Pic 1 - Ready for disassembly
Pic 2 - New Handle compared to pitted one
Pic 3 - Cleaned up Spring and new Seals
Pic 4 - Cleaned and painted Frames

ReAssembly will be later this week, gotta let the paint set up good, then tape up for rebuild process. Thanks to Alan for the Awesome Write-Up for this job, located on the FAQ thread.

Your welcome. Glad it helped.

Your truck is coming along nicely, great job. Tuned in now.

Ta2Don · 10-28-2012, 07:03 PM

Cleaned and painted the AshTray and got the Passenger Vent Window rebuilt complete with new Handle, original was pitted badly...

markeb01 · 10-28-2012, 08:43 PM

Those turned out great. The vent assembly looks like new.

Ta2Don · 10-28-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Those turned out great. The vent assembly looks like new.

Thanks Mark, waiting on a friend to hook me up with a pin for the Driver's Side Handle, he's getting one machined for me. Can't wait till I can get to the point you are with your truck.

Raider Rudy · 11-04-2012, 10:34 PM

I just checked out your step side build. You are doing an awesome job! I've always had a soft spot for step sides. Can't wait to see the finish product!

Ta2Don · 11-04-2012, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raider Rudy

I just checked out your step side build. You are doing an awesome job! I've always had a soft spot for step sides. Can't wait to see the finish product!

Thanks for the Comments, I can't wait as well...

Ta2Don · 11-04-2012, 10:43 PM

Got a little accomplished today... Pulled the steering column, preparing to pull the cab... Started putting the pieces together for lifting the cab with my Cherry Picker... Gotta get a cab stand built now... Will post some pics tomorrow

**pdxhall** · 11-04-2012, 11:31 PM

Great work! You've got a cool build in the works. I wish I could get things done as fast as you are.

Ta2Don · 11-04-2012, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxhall

Great work! You've got a cool build in the works. I wish I could get things done as fast as you are.

Thanks for the encouragement...

Ta2Don · 11-05-2012, 08:03 PM

Weather didn't cooperate so I could finish up Cab Stand... so instead, I pulled the steering shaft out of the column, wire wheeled the shaft, no pic of it, gonna paint it tomorrow... Also ordered two '65 Impala tail-light assys off Ebay...
Plans are to shave the shifter bump on the column and repaint in preparation to re-install...

Ta2Don · 11-06-2012, 07:05 PM

Painted the Steering Shaft
Fabbed Up the Lift Beam and started on the Cab Stand
And here's where a bunch of the truck resides

Ta2Don · 11-08-2012, 09:13 PM

Had a friend get a Pin machined to repair my Driver's Side Vent Window Handle... Will Post more pics once Vent Window is rebuilt...

markeb01 · 11-08-2012, 10:01 PM

Wow, nice to have a machinist for a friend!

Ta2Don · 11-09-2012, 11:04 AM

Thankfully, in my line of work, Tattoo Artist, I get to make lots of friends and therefore very useful connections...
Posted via Mobile Device

Ta2Don · 11-10-2012, 12:06 AM

Here's the Vent Window Handle Pin in the frame,
and a pic of a Tattoo done for my friend who will be helping with Body Work...

10-16-2012, 10:36 PM	#1
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... That is Clean. I like it.

10-16-2012, 10:39 PM	#2
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I just did all my brake lines too. I bought a tube bender tool, but really all I needed was the little disk with the different sized grooves for the tubing and my vice. All in all it was like a puzzle and actually kind of relaxing !! Have fun with yours, your build is coming along very nicely !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

10-16-2012, 11:03 PM	#3
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... looks really good, I really like that blue btw __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

10-16-2012, 11:09 PM	#4
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks Guys... Staying motivated by cruising the threads out here. __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-21-2012, 09:29 AM	#5
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks Rick (Icewater Carter) for the clutch pedal. Thank You TR65 for the awesome write up on adding a Clutch Master Cylinder to our trucks. Thank You Leadfoot Lambert for Posting pics of your NV3500 installed. Like many of us, when looking for a way to squeeze out a few more mpg my plan is to run a NV3500 5 Speed. The 3:73 gears in the back will not have to work so hard with the extra gears. Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-21-2012, 08:20 PM	#6
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Cleaned and painted the Clutch Pedal from Rick... pulled the brake pedal and E Brake Handle, Cleaned and painted those as well, all with the help of Alex, my 4 yr old Grandson... Starting him out right. Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-21-2012, 08:38 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Coming along nicely. I sure like the looks of that engine! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-21-2012, 09:06 PM	#8
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks Mark! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-22-2012, 01:45 PM	#9
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks Craigerr... I sure enjoy the encouragement. Your truck is sweet, hope to have mine roadworthy in the spring... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-23-2012, 07:22 PM	#10
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Started the Passenger Side Vent Window rebuild... Pic 1 - Ready for disassembly Pic 2 - New Handle compared to pitted one Pic 3 - Cleaned up Spring and new Seals Pic 4 - Cleaned and painted Frames ReAssembly will be later this week, gotta let the paint set up good, then tape up for rebuild process. Thanks to Alan for the Awesome Write-Up for this job, located on the FAQ thread. Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-28-2012, 07:03 PM	#12
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Cleaned and painted the AshTray and got the Passenger Vent Window rebuilt complete with new Handle, original was pitted badly... Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-28-2012, 08:43 PM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Those turned out great. The vent assembly looks like new. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-04-2012, 10:34 PM	#15
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I just checked out your step side build. You are doing an awesome job! I've always had a soft spot for step sides. Can't wait to see the finish product! __________________ 1969 Chevy Long Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 1971 Chevy Short Fleet Custom C/10 (2nd owner) 2001 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab

11-04-2012, 10:43 PM	#17
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Got a little accomplished today... Pulled the steering column, preparing to pull the cab... Started putting the pieces together for lifting the cab with my Cherry Picker... Gotta get a cab stand built now... Will post some pics tomorrow __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-04-2012, 11:31 PM	#18
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,080	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Great work! You've got a cool build in the works. I wish I could get things done as fast as you are.



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11-05-2012, 08:03 PM	#20
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Weather didn't cooperate so I could finish up Cab Stand... so instead, I pulled the steering shaft out of the column, wire wheeled the shaft, no pic of it, gonna paint it tomorrow... Also ordered two '65 Impala tail-light assys off Ebay... Plans are to shave the shifter bump on the column and repaint in preparation to re-install... Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD Last edited by Ta2Don; 11-05-2012 at 09:35 PM.

11-06-2012, 07:05 PM	#21
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Painted the Steering Shaft Fabbed Up the Lift Beam and started on the Cab Stand And here's where a bunch of the truck resides Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-08-2012, 09:13 PM	#22
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Had a friend get a Pin machined to repair my Driver's Side Vent Window Handle... Will Post more pics once Vent Window is rebuilt... Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-08-2012, 10:01 PM	#23
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Wow, nice to have a machinist for a friend! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-09-2012, 11:04 AM	#24
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thankfully, in my line of work, Tattoo Artist, I get to make lots of friends and therefore very useful connections... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-10-2012, 12:06 AM	#25
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Here's the Vent Window Handle Pin in the frame, and a pic of a Tattoo done for my friend who will be helping with Body Work... Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

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