Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

[chad64chevy]

great work on the radiator support! I ended up buying some 1.5" c channel and redid the whole thing, as mine looked a lil weak and thought it would break off or fall apart it I just did that same as you have done! the whole middle of mine was pitted and rusty, it was bad

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Nice work Don!!!!!

Thanks Man!!! Gotta get to Strawberry soon!!!

Originally Posted by McMurphy

That pizza box did you up right !! That patch you made looks better than the one I did for that same area on my p-side inner fender, Rock on Man !!

You are going to LOVE that drill press, it really helps to step up your game

I love Hot Wheels, and all the others like them, I got my first Hot Wheels set when I was 7 and it was the Snake and Mongoose special edition (sure wish I still had that !!)

You may want to bite the bullet and get the 10lb spool of wire next instead of those small ones... I always buy two at a time because there is little more fustrating than running out of wire in the middle of a weld session, especially on a day or time the supplier is closed.

Good to see some updates on your build man !!

Swapped over to my .030 wire to finish the day and do one small job today...
My mom worked as a Nurse's Aid when I was probably 5 to 7 years old and the hospital she worked at had a vending machine that sold Hot Wheels! I still remember the little cars and how cool it was that she brought those to me, and man how I wish I would've held on to a lot of those...
Thanks for checking in… I saw on TV earlier that Fairbanks was up to
52F today!!!

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Good work brotha!

Appreciate the compliment TJ…

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Glad to see ya back Craigerr!

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice work on the metal patches!!

Thanks, and you're 348 is going to be

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

great work on the radiator support! I ended up buying some 1.5" c channel and redid the whole thing, as mine looked a lil weak and thought it would break off or fall apart it I just did that same as you have done! the whole middle of mine was pitted and rusty, it was bad

Fun stuff... Are you going to the Tallequah Car Show with Sigshooter and Clem? I plan on being there!!!

[chad64chevy]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Fun stuff... Are you going to the Tallequah Car Show with Sigshooter and Clem? I plan on being there!!!

I'm not sure if I can make it or not, I might have to work seeing that we had Friday off last week for good Friday, I might have to work Friday and Saturday this week to make it up!

did find out the co-owner of the place I work at has drag cars and a pit crew! everyone at work was giving pass to (throwdown in t-town) may 16-17 at the Tulsa raceway park, 3101 N. Garnett, Tulsa, ok. gates open Friday at 5pm. and Saturday at 9am

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Holy Fire!

Thanks TJ

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Patch panel and your welding looks good Don

Also welding up my aerial hole when I get to it.

Got Nicolas PC uploading the last 150 photos while at work, so will update Steam and Traction show pics when I get time. Out of town two days this week.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625828

Amazed that I took over 500 photos over the two days.

Yesterday was just awesome.

My favourite comment from a 5 year old in his dads arms, looking at my trucks rear was : "Daddyyyy.... Can I jump on the trampoline?"

Got to love kids.

Thanks for the kind words mate... Gotta love a kid's viewpoint!

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Heyyyyyy that emblem is going to look pretty freeking cool there man !! I have got to remember to make sure Jay sees that

Please do, and thanks for checking in...

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

I'm not sure if I can make it or not, I might have to work seeing that we had Friday off last week for good Friday, I might have to work Friday and Saturday this week to make it up!

did find out the co-owner of the place I work at has drag cars and a pit crew! everyone at work was giving pass to (throwdown in t-town) may 16-17 at the Tulsa raceway park, 3101 N. Garnett, Tulsa, ok. gates open Friday at 5pm. and Saturday at 9am

Hope you can make it, and if not, Enjoy the drags!!!

[likaroc13]

Nice work Don! Good to see you making some progress again.

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Nice work Don! Good to see you making some progress again.

Thanx Man!!! Feels good to be pushing forward...

[TJ's Chevy]

Holy Fire!

[Grizz1963]

Patch panel and your welding looks good Don

Also welding up my aerial hole when I get to it.

Got Nicolas PC uploading the last 150 photos while at work, so will update Steam and Traction show pics when I get time. Out of town two days this week.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625828

Amazed that I took over 500 photos over the two days.

Yesterday was just awesome.

My favourite comment from a 5 year old in his dads arms, looking at my trucks rear was : "Daddyyyy.... Can I jump on the trampoline?"

Got to love kids.

[McMurphy]

Heyyyyyy that emblem is going to look pretty freeking cool there man !! I have got to remember to make sure Jay sees that

[Ta2Don]

Today was slow in the progress dept… after a bit of organizing in my shed, I pulled the antenna, OK, cut away the antenna, and filled the hole...
The antenna was a cheap aftermarket rig that had rusted and made normal removal impossible, so I grabbed my trusty cut-off wheel and removed the stubborn thing...

Here are a few pics…
Antenna Hole
Ready to weld with plug in place
After grinding… need to skim coat some glaze coat then prime
Teaser Pic with Emblem….

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Today was slow in the progress dept… after a bit of organizing in my shed, I pulled the antenna, OK, cut away the antenna, and filled the hole...
The antenna was a cheap aftermarket rig that had rusted and made normal removal impossible, so I grabbed my trusty cut-off wheel and removed the stubborn thing...

Here are a few pics…
Antenna Hole
Ready to weld with plug in place
After grinding… need to skim coat some glaze coat then prime
Teaser Pic with Emblem….

Love the cusom emblems bud!
His Word burns in me like a fire!!!!!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMg8WcVF1rs

[Alan's Classic]

I love the emblem! Awesome!

[Jeff La]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I love the emblem! Awesome!

+1 Looks great

[markeb01]

All the welding and patching is inspiring! That emblem looks fantastic, and will really draw attention when the truck is all back together!

[clemdaddy]

Originally Posted by markeb01

All the welding and patching is inspiring! That emblem looks fantastic, and will really draw attention when the truck is all back together!

likewise...
nice work pal.

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I love the emblem! Awesome!

Thank You Sir!

Originally Posted by Jeff La

+1 Looks great

Originally Posted by markeb01

All the welding and patching is inspiring! That emblem looks fantastic, and will really draw attention when the truck is all back together!

Day Made!!! Thanks for looking in Mark!!!

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

likewise...
nice work pal.

Thanks Clem! Looking forward to Saturday! Passed on that 64 in KY, too far gone for the money...

[Ta2Don]

Thanks for encouraging word Brother!

[Ta2Don]

Thanks to AUS64c10 who posted this on Theastronaut's
Winter Beater Build...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6539761

Awesome and inexpensive alternative to "Not so good" replacement door seals...

[1963c-10]

nice work on the metal patches and the emblems are a killer detail to add.

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

nice work on the metal patches and the emblems are a killer detail to add.

Thanks Man! That Big Block for the stepper is SWEET!!!

[1963c-10]

Thanks Don. Will start removal of the old 6cyl this week and maybe if my schedules work out right I can have it sitting in there by next weekend.

[Ta2Don]

Taking a rare Saturday off, it is 0645 and I find myself in Tahlequah OK to attend a car show and get-together of sorts… Looking forward to checking out Sigshooter's stomping grounds…

Here's a crappy cell phone pic taken from the room this a.m.

[Ta2Don]

Here's a link to the Event thread Sigshooter posted… I posted some pics there...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6647316

Getting to hang out with Sigshooter, Clem, Kieth, Coulter and Cotton…(no pic) Made my Day...

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Here's a link to the Event thread Sigshooter posted… I posted some pics there...

Getting to hang out with Sigshooter, Clem, Kieth, Coulter and Cotton…(no pic) Made my Day...

Cool pics, & glad you guys got to hang out together! Lucky guy to sit behind the wheel of Coulter's machine too. I went to a local show today myself. I'll link you to the pics when I get them uploaded.

[TJ's Chevy]

Cool pictures brotha!