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gixxer711 · 06-12-2013, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

that is a Killer notch, wow I like it.

It's kp components. As soon as my buddy gets his plasma cutter back from the shop, the bottom piece can go in then final welding. Once it's done, we can start on the 4 link, while I am waiting for my dropmember and control arms!
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BigDan3131 · 06-12-2013, 02:32 AM

Well the weather is finally starting to dry out and I can get started on the truck. I have decided to get the Rhino done and the paint on it and next year when I get another tax return the motor and trans and new wheels.

**jayoldschool** · 06-12-2013, 07:24 PM

Wire wheeled, primed, painted the beads of my wheels. I'll mount 235 75 15 whitewalls on them tomorrow! Some might be wondering why I didn't do the complete wheel. It wouldn't fit with the truck. They need to be crusty.

donthekawguy · 06-12-2013, 09:49 PM

I finally got the front tires turned around and started fixing up the bed.

Lugnutz65 · 06-12-2013, 09:57 PM

I set the engine onto the frame. Gotta get this thing back together.

19666Trucker · 06-13-2013, 03:10 AM

Got rid of my old 16.5 wheels and got some more common 16's thinking it looks funny, satin black should help
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WCHLVR · 06-13-2013, 04:25 AM

Got tired of the terrible lighting. Swapped out the incandescent sealed beams for some Ecode H4 lenses. These ones I fitted also have city lights built in. Think it makes it look super classy!

Downlow2xfo · 06-13-2013, 07:58 AM

Completely disassembled and cut the frame for the Z notch!
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19666Trucker · 06-13-2013, 12:31 PM

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JWheeler331 · 06-13-2013, 01:43 PM

Changed out the old radiator and put in a new 3 row Alum. Radiator

Did manage to break the fan shroud which was kind of brittle.

vin63 · 06-13-2013, 02:14 PM

Emblems and mouldings aligned and mocked up...interestingly, I welded up more than 110 holes (some 2 in. in dis.) in the firewall, floor and various areas in the cab drilled by the previous owner. I had to drill 88 holes for the mouldings and emblems.

anubisani · 06-13-2013, 03:04 PM

PUT A NEW WHEEL IN

donthekawguy · 06-13-2013, 06:49 PM

I finally got to work on the tailgate today. I was going to have it blasted and then do the work but decided I have spent too much on the truck this year so I took a wire wheel to it with a drill. Turned out good. ground all the rust off then two heavy coats of rust inhibitor-treatment. I'll finish the coating later if it doesn't rain.

markeb01 · 06-13-2013, 07:09 PM

That turned out nice. What a lot of work. I hate sanding and stripping more than just about anything else, but sometimes it just has to be done the hard way.

TJ's Chevy · 06-13-2013, 07:59 PM

Picked up my new edelbrock carb today and also painted my alternator bracket.

gimmy 64 · 06-13-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JWheeler331

Changed out the old radiator and put in a new 3 row Alum. Radiator

Did manage to break the fan shroud which was kind of brittle.

man, you look pretty young to be working on these trucks LOL

anubisani · 06-13-2013, 08:15 PM

DID SOME EXHAUST WORK..... installed headers and mufflers,will and some more pipe later down the, have it end under the bed

Rac65 · 06-13-2013, 08:37 PM

I agree sanding and stripping is a real chore. I am in the process of taking my whole truck down to bare metal. It had been painted 5 times over the years counting the original and I didn't think it needed number 6.
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JWheeler331 · 06-14-2013, 09:35 AM

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man, you look pretty young to be working on these trucks LOL

Hey.....gotta start somewhere.

That is my son. He is 11 but loves trucks and esp driving.

LVPhotos · 06-14-2013, 05:40 PM

Grey primed the front fenders.

Trsmotrhed · 06-14-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JWheeler331

Changed out the old radiator and put in a new 3 row Alum. Radiator

Did manage to break the fan shroud which was kind of brittle.

I have the same radiator and works awesome.

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ChrisDollins · 06-14-2013, 07:03 PM

Installed the rear 4" springs today and the 7 blade fan. Also got to follow a new '14 in town. Good looking truck!

Chris

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**jayoldschool** · 06-14-2013, 07:54 PM

Mounted up a set of 235 75 15 WWs on a set of correct wheels, and managed to press the yoke off my rear driveshaft! A good day. Pics tomorrow.

Downlow2xfo · 06-14-2013, 09:00 PM

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tonythezeek · 06-14-2013, 10:16 PM

finished fabing up some trans mounts and sent of the first half of a two piece drive shaft to be made. the trans mounts look horrible and will make better ones later as i'm still learning this whole welding/metal working thing but in the words of someone famous,

"...that'll do pig..."

06-12-2013, 02:32 AM	#7877
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well the weather is finally starting to dry out and I can get started on the truck. I have decided to get the Rhino done and the paint on it and next year when I get another tax return the motor and trans and new wheels. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

06-12-2013, 07:24 PM	#7878
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,170	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Wire wheeled, primed, painted the beads of my wheels. I'll mount 235 75 15 whitewalls on them tomorrow! Some might be wondering why I didn't do the complete wheel. It wouldn't fit with the truck. They need to be crusty.

06-12-2013, 09:49 PM	#7879
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finally got the front tires turned around and started fixing up the bed. Attached Images __________________ 66 shorty

06-12-2013, 09:57 PM	#7880
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I set the engine onto the frame. Gotta get this thing back together. __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

06-13-2013, 03:10 AM	#7881
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got rid of my old 16.5 wheels and got some more common 16's thinking it looks funny, satin black should help Posted via Mobile Device

06-13-2013, 04:25 AM	#7882
WCHLVR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 126	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got tired of the terrible lighting. Swapped out the incandescent sealed beams for some Ecode H4 lenses. These ones I fitted also have city lights built in. Think it makes it look super classy!

06-13-2013, 07:58 AM	#7883
Downlow2xfo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 244	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Completely disassembled and cut the frame for the Z notch! Posted via Mobile Device

06-13-2013, 12:31 PM	#7884
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 Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-13-2013, 01:43 PM	#7885
JWheeler331 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 553	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Changed out the old radiator and put in a new 3 row Alum. Radiator Did manage to break the fan shroud which was kind of brittle.

06-13-2013, 02:14 PM	#7886
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Emblems and mouldings aligned and mocked up...interestingly, I welded up more than 110 holes (some 2 in. in dis.) in the firewall, floor and various areas in the cab drilled by the previous owner. I had to drill 88 holes for the mouldings and emblems. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

06-13-2013, 03:04 PM	#7887
anubisani Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: homestead florida Posts: 312	Re: What did you do to your truck today? PUT A NEW WHEEL IN

06-13-2013, 06:49 PM	#7888
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finally got to work on the tailgate today. I was going to have it blasted and then do the work but decided I have spent too much on the truck this year so I took a wire wheel to it with a drill. Turned out good. ground all the rust off then two heavy coats of rust inhibitor-treatment. I'll finish the coating later if it doesn't rain. Attached Images __________________ 66 shorty

06-13-2013, 07:09 PM	#7889
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That turned out nice. What a lot of work. I hate sanding and stripping more than just about anything else, but sometimes it just has to be done the hard way. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-13-2013, 07:59 PM	#7890
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Picked up my new edelbrock carb today and also painted my alternator bracket. __________________ 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

06-13-2013, 08:15 PM	#7892
anubisani Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: homestead florida Posts: 312	Re: What did you do to your truck today? DID SOME EXHAUST WORK..... installed headers and mufflers,will and some more pipe later down the, have it end under the bed



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06-13-2013, 08:37 PM	#7893
Rac65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Shepherd, Texas Posts: 83	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I agree sanding and stripping is a real chore. I am in the process of taking my whole truck down to bare metal. It had been painted 5 times over the years counting the original and I didn't think it needed number 6. Posted via Mobile Device

06-14-2013, 05:40 PM	#7895
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Grey primed the front fenders. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

06-14-2013, 07:03 PM	#7897
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed the rear 4" springs today and the 7 blade fan. Also got to follow a new '14 in town. Good looking truck! Chris Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

06-14-2013, 07:54 PM	#7898
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,170	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Mounted up a set of 235 75 15 WWs on a set of correct wheels, and managed to press the yoke off my rear driveshaft! A good day. Pics tomorrow.

06-14-2013, 09:00 PM	#7899
Downlow2xfo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 244	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Posted via Mobile Device Beginning of z notch Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-14-2013, 10:16 PM	#7900
tonythezeek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville,fl Posts: 129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? finished fabing up some trans mounts and sent of the first half of a two piece drive shaft to be made. the trans mounts look horrible and will make better ones later as i'm still learning this whole welding/metal working thing but in the words of someone famous, "...that'll do pig..."

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