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daverod · 05-12-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Hey Dave, keep at it. Your doin a great job.

Thanks Dennis I really want to drive this thing. I figure if I get it running it will get me moving alittle faster. Just seems like even the small things take forever. Hope everything is going good on your end.

Strodder · 05-12-2012, 11:09 AM

Yup keeping busy, but not on my truck. I'm almost done with that 73 Ford F-250, and got it running. So I rearranged the shop to get back on the 57 sedan delivery. Now I have more room to work on the 65.

mknittle · 05-12-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

few shots. Bumper came. It's a front. I'm going to get rid of it.

Kinda worried about the air line being so close to the header. It does have rubber in it right?

some of those lines are plastic air brake line with braded stainless covering.

99 to Life · 05-13-2012, 11:43 AM

daverod,

truck is coming along great. luv the yard art too. very inspiring. Also not sure if you just plopped your distributor in but the vac advance usually points toward cylinder #2 so it wouldn't be back towards your firewall, would give more clearance back there too. Can't wait to see this on the road.

Alan's Classic · 05-13-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Hey Dave, keep at it. Your doin a great job.

daverod · 05-14-2012, 10:52 PM

Fake $hit

daverod · 05-14-2012, 10:55 PM

Real.... Always better. Ordered some headlights with the signials in the light and some trims. Now I need some rear lights. Someone go CSI on my door and tell me what it use to say.

daverod · 05-14-2012, 11:07 PM

Put a kill switch in, light for my overdrive switch. Switch seemed to work for the starter. It moves to a 3rd postion then flicks back automatic

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daverod · 05-17-2012, 05:45 PM

http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/...GHTS_TURN.html Got my lights today

Great web site.

daverod · 05-18-2012, 11:41 AM

Not a good start. Note to self "Your eyes suck". Hooked some wires wrong ,replaced a 3 amp with a 5 amp. $10 in fuses later; blown ecu for my Accuair system.

And its only 9:30.

New one coming. Some lessons are hard learned. oh and I forgot I needed headlight retainer rings so got them coming also. Headlights are plastic. I mean "light weight".

Sucks to be me. Not that I'm *****in or complainin.

Alan's Classic · 05-18-2012, 12:00 PM

It's called "Tuition" the cost of learning what not to do.

daverod · 05-18-2012, 12:39 PM

Least they did'nt charge me much. I guess they get their money the first go around. Good company and good people. Now if I could just get my headlights to work. I ran out of fuses so I guess pennies will work.

I wonder how much more tuition I will have to pay to get this thing running.

99 to Life · 05-19-2012, 11:34 AM

wouldn't even stress those little things. Its a great project and it will all come together. Heck, I blew up and engine before I even got my truck on the road. what a nightmare. luuuuv the patina on your truck too.

Groyd · 05-19-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1337051081

How did you end up installing that brake switch?

daverod · 05-20-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Groyd

How did you end up installing that brake switch?

I think that will be tomorrows project. I'm thinking just a piece of angle with a couple of holes in it. I'm sure there will be more to it.

daverod · 05-20-2012, 07:25 PM

And then Cooper smelt a buffalo. Rode trip to Jellystone

Saw 4 Griz

not2oldchevy · 05-21-2012, 07:38 PM

Great looking truck!!! Do your headlights fit the original buckets and rings? I would like to use the same ones if they fit and work good. Thanks

daverod · 05-24-2012, 11:11 AM

Lights fit right in. I used some retaining rings from my 66. I did'nt get the rubber seal that goes between the retainer and the trim. Took awhile to figurea out how the clips went. Did the light relay thang.

I need a lift mt knees hurt.

OrrieG · 05-24-2012, 11:23 AM

headlights are cool, what a great idea.

Strodder · 05-24-2012, 11:23 AM

Kewl shot. I'm using those headlight/T-signals also.

daverod · 05-24-2012, 11:29 AM

I was kinda surprised that they were plastic but I guess they'll work. I still need top swap my park lights to 12 volt. I see that there's a 12 volt turn/park bulb upgrade. Need to get some tail lights now.

$$ Got my new ECU for mt air system. Maybe I'll be brave enough to mess with that today.

Wish I could buy just one or two grill bars.

daverod · 05-24-2012, 05:21 PM

It moves least up and down. Did'nt even need any more pennies. Now I'm leaving it alone.

sweet70beast · 05-24-2012, 11:29 PM

If you can find a bigger truck that has a good grill maybe you could buy it, the bars themselves interchange. The upright grill support bars don't (taller on the big trucks) but the grill bars are the same between all sizes of trucks. I know this because I have a 2 ton grill bars on my 50.

daverod · 06-06-2012, 09:40 AM

Thanks Beast . I see your getting rid of some projects. As always I wished I had some more $$ and time.

daverod · 06-06-2012, 09:45 AM

Did make some progress on the wiring. Just about done. I really know how to run a test light now.

The new LED flasher I had to buy for the new led headlights was a big pain. It kept turning off my signials and parklights when I turned on my headlights. I just used the one that came with the harness.

05-12-2012, 11:09 AM	#727
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Daverods 52 Yup keeping busy, but not on my truck. I'm almost done with that 73 Ford F-250, and got it running. So I rearranged the shop to get back on the 57 sedan delivery. Now I have more room to work on the 65. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

05-13-2012, 11:43 AM	#729
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Daverods 52 daverod, truck is coming along great. luv the yard art too. very inspiring. Also not sure if you just plopped your distributor in but the vac advance usually points toward cylinder #2 so it wouldn't be back towards your firewall, would give more clearance back there too. Can't wait to see this on the road. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

05-14-2012, 10:52 PM	#731
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 Fake $hit Attached Images __________________ 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"

05-14-2012, 10:55 PM	#732
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 Real.... Always better. Ordered some headlights with the signials in the light and some trims. Now I need some rear lights. Someone go CSI on my door and tell me what it use to say. Attached Images __________________ 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" Last edited by daverod; 05-14-2012 at 11:08 PM.

05-14-2012, 11:07 PM	#733
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 Put a kill switch in, light for my overdrive switch. Switch seemed to work for the starter. It moves to a 3rd postion then flicks back automatic. Attached Images __________________ 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"

05-17-2012, 05:45 PM	#734
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/...GHTS_TURN.html Got my lights today Great web site. __________________ 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"

05-18-2012, 11:41 AM	#735
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 Not a good start. Note to self "Your eyes suck". Hooked some wires wrong ,replaced a 3 amp with a 5 amp. $10 in fuses later; blown ecu for my Accuair system. And its only 9:30. New one coming. Some lessons are hard learned. oh and I forgot I needed headlight retainer rings so got them coming also. Headlights are plastic. I mean "light weight". Sucks to be me. Not that I'm ***in or complainin. __________________ 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"** Last edited by daverod; 05-18-2012 at 11:44 AM. Reason: suckin

05-18-2012, 12:00 PM	#736
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Daverods 52 It's called "Tuition" the cost of learning what not to do. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

05-18-2012, 12:39 PM	#737
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 Least they did'nt charge me much. I guess they get their money the first go around. Good company and good people. Now if I could just get my headlights to work. I ran out of fuses so I guess pennies will work. I wonder how much more tuition I will have to pay to get this thing running. __________________ 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"

05-19-2012, 11:34 AM	#738
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Daverods 52 wouldn't even stress those little things. Its a great project and it will all come together. Heck, I blew up and engine before I even got my truck on the road. what a nightmare. luuuuv the patina on your truck too. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

05-20-2012, 07:25 PM	#741
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 And then Cooper smelt a buffalo. Rode trip to Jellystone Saw 4 Griz Attached Images __________________ 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" Last edited by daverod; 05-20-2012 at 07:30 PM.

05-21-2012, 07:38 PM	#742
not2oldchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: east tennessee Posts: 158	Re: Daverods 52 Great looking truck!!! Do your headlights fit the original buckets and rings? I would like to use the same ones if they fit and work good. Thanks

05-24-2012, 11:11 AM	#743
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 Lights fit right in. I used some retaining rings from my 66. I did'nt get the rubber seal that goes between the retainer and the trim. Took awhile to figurea out how the clips went. Did the light relay thang. I need a lift mt knees hurt. Attached Images __________________ 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" Last edited by daverod; 05-24-2012 at 11:26 AM.

05-24-2012, 11:23 AM	#744
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Daverods 52 headlights are cool, what a great idea. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

05-24-2012, 11:23 AM	#745
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Daverods 52 Kewl shot. I'm using those headlight/T-signals also. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*



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05-24-2012, 11:29 AM	#746
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 I was kinda surprised that they were plastic but I guess they'll work. I still need top swap my park lights to 12 volt. I see that there's a 12 volt turn/park bulb upgrade. Need to get some tail lights now.$$ Got my new ECU for mt air system. Maybe I'll be brave enough to mess with that today. Wish I could buy just one or two grill bars. Attached Images __________________ 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" Last edited by daverod; 05-24-2012 at 11:39 AM.

05-24-2012, 05:21 PM	#747
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 It moves least up and down. Did'nt even need any more pennies. Now I'm leaving it alone. Attached Images __________________ 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"

05-24-2012, 11:29 PM	#748
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: Daverods 52 If you can find a bigger truck that has a good grill maybe you could buy it, the bars themselves interchange. The upright grill support bars don't (taller on the big trucks) but the grill bars are the same between all sizes of trucks. I know this because I have a 2 ton grill bars on my 50. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

06-06-2012, 09:40 AM	#749
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 Thanks Beast . I see your getting rid of some projects. As always I wished I had some more $$ and time. __________________ 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"

06-06-2012, 09:45 AM	#750
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Daverods 52 Did make some progress on the wiring. Just about done. I really know how to run a test light now. The new LED flasher I had to buy for the new led headlights was a big pain. It kept turning off my signials and parklights when I turned on my headlights. I just used the one that came with the harness. __________________ 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"

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