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jbgroby · 06-09-2013, 05:38 PM

I got the front of the rad support raised and was able to mount the first fender. I was also able to mount the Fender V-6emblem. I have literally waited 13 years to do this!!I need a hanky sniff, sniff.

JWheeler331 · 06-09-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

I got the front of the rad support raised and was able to mount the first fender. I was also able to mount the Fender V-6emblem. I have literally waited 13 years to do this!!I need a hanky sniff, sniff.

Looks great Jake. How about a picture of the whole truck? I need to get by there and check it out.

markeb01 · 06-09-2013, 05:53 PM

Man that is really pretty. Nice panel alignment!

robber grin · 06-09-2013, 06:04 PM

Looks AWESOME JB!

Ray and I put the 73 K10 308 posi in the 62 and got it back on the ground once again...

We need to sort out rear shocks now. Monroe 59571's are too short.

Then pinion angle, panhard, lines, etc.

rg / ray~ray

**DPowers** · 06-09-2013, 06:27 PM

Installed my alum grill and front plate today.

mud.man.rj · 06-09-2013, 06:42 PM

Your paint looks wicked in the sun, cool 66 plate.

**DPowers** · 06-09-2013, 06:49 PM

Thanks- Originally from the buckeye state

19666Trucker · 06-09-2013, 08:01 PM

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Got the newly rebuilt radiator(thanks to C.R.S. $65 to seal tanks and rod out and repaint) filled it up with water and good thing after pressure built the weep hole in water pump wants show me it works. Got new pump in and he is running cool and no leaks. Next project cut the springs and open the pipes.
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**TJ's Chevy** · 06-10-2013, 12:06 AM

Hauled some compost with mine to the other garden( ya gotta have two gardens cause ones never enough).

punkrex · 06-10-2013, 12:42 AM

Today I had intentions of upgrading to an HEI distributor. After much debate I dropped some cash on a Skip White dizzy. I went to Napa and picked up 65 vette 80mm plug wires. Checked current timing and it was set by the PO at 0 degree advance- no womder it ran like a dog (283). Verified the vacuum advance at different Rpms and determined it was all in at 16 degrees at around 2800 Rpms. Started to route the new plug wires and determtermined that wires 3&4 were way to short, back to nappy and same PN but correct lengths! but I had to raise the engine off the mounts to get clearance for the new fatter wires. I also spliced into the pink wire from the ignition to provide 12v to the new dizz. After hooking up the new skip white dizzy the truck had a hard time idling- even at 0 degrees and up to eight- it just wouldn't run. Acted retarded. Give it any vacuum FORGET ABOUT IT!!! It would die and usually ended in a poof of exhaust through the carb. Tried another coil(MSD) and it seemed to run worse... Verified plug wires to no avail. I eventually went back to the old points Delco Remey Dizzy and it purred like a kitten. Advanced timing to a total timing of 32- could advanced a more I think but for now it's much better. Gonna call skippy blanco tomorrow and have them send me a new dizzy cause I'm pretty sure something is a wry with this one. Eight hours later...
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Blue_Aura · 06-10-2013, 11:44 AM

After tons of scraping, wire brushing, power washing and repeating all steps several times, I got the front frame and suspension all painted.

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61K10 · 06-10-2013, 12:27 PM

I decided to paint my truck myself--well maybe not the hood (that's all you can see while driving--right) grill and grill shell. will work my way to the big stuff.

robber grin · 06-10-2013, 08:05 PM

^^ Looks nice - like the color too ^^

I figured out my back shocks and put them on the 62.

rg

endlessearth · 06-10-2013, 11:48 PM

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I decided to paint my truck myself--well maybe not the hood (that's all you can see while driving--right) grill and grill shell. will work my way to the big stuff.

I love that color.

64c20crewcab · 06-11-2013, 12:07 AM

I did a parts trade for 61 hood grille ans support. Need the headlight bezels if any of ya have a set available, please let me know. Thanks!!
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markeb01 · 06-11-2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Aura

After tons of scraping, wire brushing, power washing and repeating all steps several times, I got the front frame and suspension all painted.

What a nice achievement. Looks great!

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-11-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 61K10

I decided to paint my truck myself--well maybe not the hood (that's all you can see while driving--right) grill and grill shell. will work my way to the big stuff.

Looking cool!

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-11-2013, 10:00 AM

Thinking of putting the tarp on mine today. It looks like its gonna rain in these parts......

firefighter736 · 06-11-2013, 10:45 AM

Had some louder exhaust installed yesterday evening!

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Blue_Aura · 06-11-2013, 11:08 AM

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What a nice achievement. Looks great!

Thanks Mark!
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61K10 · 06-11-2013, 11:54 AM

64c20--there was a set on e-bay------

62 Barnfind · 06-11-2013, 08:29 PM

Installed my new seat cover today.

Blue_Aura · 06-11-2013, 09:51 PM

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Installed my new seat cover today.

Very nice! That seat cover and carpet would go perfect with my truck.
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gixxer711 · 06-11-2013, 11:53 PM

Started the notch.

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mud.man.rj · 06-12-2013, 12:19 AM

that is a Killer notch, wow I like it.

06-09-2013, 05:38 PM	#7851
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I got the front of the rad support raised and was able to mount the first fender. I was also able to mount the Fender V-6emblem. I have literally waited 13 years to do this!!I need a hanky sniff, sniff. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-09-2013, 05:53 PM	#7853
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Man that is really pretty. Nice panel alignment! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-09-2013, 06:04 PM	#7854
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looks AWESOME JB! Ray and I put the 73 K10 308 posi in the 62 and got it back on the ground once again... We need to sort out rear shocks now. Monroe 59571's are too short. Then pinion angle, panhard, lines, etc. rg / ray~ray Attached Images

06-09-2013, 06:27 PM	#7855
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed my alum grill and front plate today. Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556 Last edited by DPowers; 06-09-2013 at 06:27 PM. Reason: sp

06-09-2013, 06:42 PM	#7856
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Your paint looks wicked in the sun, cool 66 plate.

06-09-2013, 06:49 PM	#7857
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks- Originally from the buckeye state __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

06-09-2013, 08:01 PM	#7858
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Posted via Mobile Device Got the newly rebuilt radiator(thanks to C.R.S. $65 to seal tanks and rod out and repaint) filled it up with water and good thing after pressure built the weep hole in water pump wants show me it works. Got new pump in and he is running cool and no leaks. Next project cut the springs and open the pipes. Posted via Mobile Device opps I guess to it was to hot in Scottsdale today Attached Images Last edited by 19666Trucker; 06-09-2013 at 08:03 PM. Reason: double picture snafu

06-10-2013, 12:06 AM	#7859
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Hauled some compost with mine to the other garden( ya gotta have two gardens cause ones never enough). Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-10-2013, 12:42 AM	#7860
punkrex Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 24	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Today I had intentions of upgrading to an HEI distributor. After much debate I dropped some cash on a Skip White dizzy. I went to Napa and picked up 65 vette 80mm plug wires. Checked current timing and it was set by the PO at 0 degree advance- no womder it ran like a dog (283). Verified the vacuum advance at different Rpms and determined it was all in at 16 degrees at around 2800 Rpms. Started to route the new plug wires and determtermined that wires 3&4 were way to short, back to nappy and same PN but correct lengths! but I had to raise the engine off the mounts to get clearance for the new fatter wires. I also spliced into the pink wire from the ignition to provide 12v to the new dizz. After hooking up the new skip white dizzy the truck had a hard time idling- even at 0 degrees and up to eight- it just wouldn't run. Acted retarded. Give it any vacuum FORGET ABOUT IT!!! It would die and usually ended in a poof of exhaust through the carb. Tried another coil(MSD) and it seemed to run worse... Verified plug wires to no avail. I eventually went back to the old points Delco Remey Dizzy and it purred like a kitten. Advanced timing to a total timing of 32- could advanced a more I think but for now it's much better. Gonna call skippy blanco tomorrow and have them send me a new dizzy cause I'm pretty sure something is a wry with this one. Eight hours later... Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by punkrex; 06-10-2013 at 01:01 AM. Reason: Fat fingers

06-10-2013, 11:44 AM	#7861
Blue_Aura Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 251	Re: What did you do to your truck today? After tons of scraping, wire brushing, power washing and repeating all steps several times, I got the front frame and suspension all painted. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Current Vehicles: '62 C10 - 350 (current project), '03 Tahoe (C Series) Some Past Projects: '69 Nova - 350 , '70 1/2 Camaro Z28 - LT1 350, '73 K20 Full-time 4x4 - 400 SB, '77 1/2 Camaro Z28 - 350, '84 Camaro Z28 - 305, '68 Buick - 430 BB

06-10-2013, 12:27 PM	#7862
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I decided to paint my truck myself--well maybe not the hood (that's all you can see while driving--right) grill and grill shell. will work my way to the big stuff. Attached Images __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

06-10-2013, 08:05 PM	#7863
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? ^^ Looks nice - like the color too ^^ I figured out my back shocks and put them on the 62. rg Attached Images

06-11-2013, 12:07 AM	#7865
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I did a parts trade for 61 hood grille ans support. Need the headlight bezels if any of ya have a set available, please let me know. Thanks!! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

06-11-2013, 10:00 AM	#7868
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thinking of putting the tarp on mine today. It looks like its gonna rain in these parts...... __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-11-2013, 11:54 AM	#7871
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: What did you do to your truck today? 64c20--there was a set on e-bay------ __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build



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06-11-2013, 08:29 PM	#7872
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,352	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed my new seat cover today. __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

06-11-2013, 11:53 PM	#7874
gixxer711 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 163	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started the notch. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

06-12-2013, 12:19 AM	#7875
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? that is a Killer notch, wow I like it.

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