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NEWFISHER · 11-21-2013, 09:05 PM

Drove 80 mph on a lunch hour-and-a-half to get a complete a/c system

Minzer · 11-22-2013, 02:13 PM

Wow!
congratulations

Trsmotrhed · 11-23-2013, 10:27 PM

Installed a new aluminum tranny pan today on the 4L60E.

NEWFISHER · 11-23-2013, 10:57 PM

Re wired the engine compartment after a shorted hot wire decided to melt everything. All ok except the coolant gauge seems fried

TJ's Chevy · 11-23-2013, 11:07 PM

Hauled a few loads of wood today. Truck looked right at home.

mattbert56 · 11-24-2013, 03:10 AM

well today was a good day. re furbished the tank fuel hard lines, and all new 5/16 fuel line. Took her on a short drive for the second time in owning it, got to admit a whole year of hard work definitely feels sweet being behind the wheel. also got a neet little goodie for it. floor shifter rubber cover, looks great, really dressed up the inside/ cut down road noise a bit.

apacheben · 11-24-2013, 04:02 AM

took my 58 chevy apache for a ride around the block.
But the brakes were acting funny .
when I step on them they stop n go , kinda jerk a little.
might have to bleed them.

ChrisDollins · 11-24-2013, 03:55 PM

Finally got around to swapping out my clusters. Actually get to see what kind of oil pressure and temperature the little engine runs. Kept my speedo so the miles stay correct.

Chris

Trsmotrhed · 11-24-2013, 04:38 PM

Looks good. Question, what steering wheel and horn button is that? Like the looks of them.

ChrisDollins · 11-24-2013, 08:56 PM

Thank you. I'm not 100% sure. I bought it locally and he said it was an early corvette wheel.

Chris

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-24-2013, 10:31 PM

I replaced the front wheel cylnders and brake shoes today. Just one leak after another. The only sad part is I will probably swap in Disc brakes in January. I just needed them to last untill then. The left wheel cylnder was leaking pretty bad, what a mess it makes..

I also repainted the hub caps. Here are some before and after shots.. Which one do you like best.. I have to say the new version fits better. Need another coat of orange..

Grizz1963 · 11-25-2013, 08:05 AM

I was up early on Saturday to get over to Martins today with the truck, to get a 4x8 sheet of MDF and my tall ladder to his place so that we could complete the rest of the carport roof for his truck resto.

It was really great to get the truck back on the road again, its been some time.

Martin's truck earning its keep.
We were done with the roof after dark, and by 5pm I was on the road home again.

Every time I drive my truck it leaves a HUGE SMILE on my face.\

The cost of fueling it up, disappears with the sound of that V8 rolling down the road.

Looking forward to the new year and getting the body and paint sorted.

racecougar · 11-25-2013, 09:33 AM

Pulled the rest of the interior out of the cab.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-26-2013, 11:19 AM

I drove to Sacramento from SF to get a $35 turn signal switch and when I got there found out they don't sell that one anymore but they do sell the $68 Autowire one that is "Made In the USA". I only needed it for a few months but I bought it anyway. When I swap out the column to the automatic column I will put the new switch in that column.
I drove back home and installed the new switch and then all my brake and turn signals worked..

I also picked up a rear veiw mirror and new windshield rubber.. I think I will install the rear veiw mirror today.

markeb01 · 11-27-2013, 01:34 AM

After weeks of prep, I finally got the driver side diamond tufted door and kick panels installed:

A.T. RockDriller · 11-27-2013, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

After weeks of prep, I finally got the driver side diamond tufted door and kick panels installed:

Markeb....
That looks just beautiful.
Dang.

forestb · 11-27-2013, 12:14 PM

I love that interior. It reminds me of the inside of a semi truck but I still love it.

mud.man.rj · 11-27-2013, 08:54 PM

It does remind me of that too, nice job and like the switches and gauges too.

WhippinSaw · 11-27-2013, 09:13 PM

[QUOTE=markeb01;6390708]After weeks of prep, I finally got the driver side diamond tufted door and kick panels installed:
Awesome markeb01 way cool

XLCOR_65 · 11-27-2013, 09:19 PM

First off, markeb01, that interior shot is awesome! That diamond tuck looks perfect and the gauges and switches looks great as well. Perfect execution.

I was actually able to get new tires put on the truck and get rid of the old mis-matched dry rotted ones. I had been holding off trying to find some steel wheels and get rid of those nasty cheap chrome ones but I guess there aren't any more steel wheels left lying around in Southwest MO apparently.

I also bought some model paint and repainted the blue bow tie and the red in my side emblems. Started the black script in the sail panel as well. Looks a little better. No pics yet of that. Maybe tomorrow. I did paint the grille and bumper back to white a couple weeks ago. I posted a crappy pic after my electrical fire, here is one, though not much better, but I still think it is far better than the black grille and bumper.

NEWFISHER · 11-27-2013, 09:42 PM

Washed mine and drove it

TJ's Chevy · 11-27-2013, 10:00 PM

Installed my spare tire fender, carrier and tire today! All lined up, fits good and tougher then a brick wall! lol.

wjjeeper · 11-28-2013, 06:49 PM

......today I ripped my rear end apart. Unbolted pan hard bar, unbolted unbolted on rear end. CPP is shipping me drop blocks, unbolts and a deluxe pan hard bar. I'm ready!

La Zona Imagery · 11-28-2013, 08:43 PM

My chrome grill and bumper came in the mail yesterday, so I installed them today. Damn the original bumper bolts were all rusted and frozen. I had to cut them off with a wheel cutter.

before:

after:

[img]

**jayoldschool** · 11-28-2013, 09:31 PM

Much better. Side trim would really be nice on that!

11-21-2013, 09:05 PM	#8776
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Drove 80 mph on a lunch hour-and-a-half to get a complete a/c system

11-22-2013, 02:13 PM	#8777
Minzer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: buenos aires - argentina Posts: 36	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Wow! congratulations

11-23-2013, 10:27 PM	#8778
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed a new aluminum tranny pan today on the 4L60E. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

11-23-2013, 10:57 PM	#8779
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Re wired the engine compartment after a shorted hot wire decided to melt everything. All ok except the coolant gauge seems fried

11-23-2013, 11:07 PM	#8780
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Hauled a few loads of wood today. Truck looked right at home. 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

11-24-2013, 03:10 AM	#8781
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: What did you do to your truck today? well today was a good day. re furbished the tank fuel hard lines, and all new 5/16 fuel line. Took her on a short drive for the second time in owning it, got to admit a whole year of hard work definitely feels sweet being behind the wheel. also got a neet little goodie for it. floor shifter rubber cover, looks great, really dressed up the inside/ cut down road noise a bit.

11-24-2013, 04:02 AM	#8782
apacheben Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: modesto ca Posts: 63	Re: What did you do to your truck today? took my 58 chevy apache for a ride around the block. But the brakes were acting funny . when I step on them they stop n go , kinda jerk a little. might have to bleed them.

11-24-2013, 03:55 PM	#8783
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally got around to swapping out my clusters. Actually get to see what kind of oil pressure and temperature the little engine runs. Kept my speedo so the miles stay correct. Chris Attached Images __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

11-24-2013, 04:38 PM	#8784
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looks good. Question, what steering wheel and horn button is that? Like the looks of them. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

11-24-2013, 08:56 PM	#8785
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thank you. I'm not 100% sure. I bought it locally and he said it was an early corvette wheel. Chris __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

11-24-2013, 10:31 PM	#8786
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I replaced the front wheel cylnders and brake shoes today. Just one leak after another. The only sad part is I will probably swap in Disc brakes in January. I just needed them to last untill then. The left wheel cylnder was leaking pretty bad, what a mess it makes.. I also repainted the hub caps. Here are some before and after shots.. Which one do you like best.. I have to say the new version fits better. Need another coat of orange.. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

11-25-2013, 08:05 AM	#8787
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I was up early on Saturday to get over to Martins today with the truck, to get a 4x8 sheet of MDF and my tall ladder to his place so that we could complete the rest of the carport roof for his truck resto. It was really great to get the truck back on the road again, its been some time. Martin's truck earning its keep. We were done with the roof after dark, and by 5pm I was on the road home again. Every time I drive my truck it leaves a HUGE SMILE on my face.\ The cost of fueling it up, disappears with the sound of that V8 rolling down the road. Looking forward to the new year and getting the body and paint sorted. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

11-25-2013, 09:33 AM	#8788
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,003	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pulled the rest of the interior out of the cab. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

11-26-2013, 11:19 AM	#8789
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I drove to Sacramento from SF to get a $35 turn signal switch and when I got there found out they don't sell that one anymore but they do sell the $68 Autowire one that is "Made In the USA". I only needed it for a few months but I bought it anyway. When I swap out the column to the automatic column I will put the new switch in that column. I drove back home and installed the new switch and then all my brake and turn signals worked.. I also picked up a rear veiw mirror and new windshield rubber.. I think I will install the rear veiw mirror today. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

11-27-2013, 01:34 AM	#8790
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? After weeks of prep, I finally got the driver side diamond tufted door and kick panels installed: __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502



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11-27-2013, 12:14 PM	#8792
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I love that interior. It reminds me of the inside of a semi truck but I still love it.

11-27-2013, 08:54 PM	#8793
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? It does remind me of that too, nice job and like the switches and gauges too. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

11-27-2013, 09:13 PM	#8794
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: What did you do to your truck today? [QUOTE=markeb01;6390708]After weeks of prep, I finally got the driver side diamond tufted door and kick panels installed: Awesome markeb01 way cool __________________ 1963 Fleet Side cab, Converted Fleet Side Barden bumper, Step Side in the middle.

11-27-2013, 09:19 PM	#8795
XLCOR_65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SW MO Posts: 116	Re: What did you do to your truck today? First off, markeb01, that interior shot is awesome! That diamond tuck looks perfect and the gauges and switches looks great as well. Perfect execution. I was actually able to get new tires put on the truck and get rid of the old mis-matched dry rotted ones. I had been holding off trying to find some steel wheels and get rid of those nasty cheap chrome ones but I guess there aren't any more steel wheels left lying around in Southwest MO apparently. I also bought some model paint and repainted the blue bow tie and the red in my side emblems. Started the black script in the sail panel as well. Looks a little better. No pics yet of that. Maybe tomorrow. I did paint the grille and bumper back to white a couple weeks ago. I posted a crappy pic after my electrical fire, here is one, though not much better, but I still think it is far better than the black grille and bumper. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB SBW, 292, SM420 1963 Chevy II SS 1951 Chevy Business Coupe Gasser 1949 Willys Overland

11-27-2013, 09:42 PM	#8796
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Washed mine and drove it

11-27-2013, 10:00 PM	#8797
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed my spare tire fender, carrier and tire today! All lined up, fits good and tougher then a brick wall! lol. __________________ 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

11-28-2013, 06:49 PM	#8798
wjjeeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cold Lake, AB Posts: 402	Re: What did you do to your truck today? ......today I ripped my rear end apart. Unbolted pan hard bar, unbolted unbolted on rear end. CPP is shipping me drop blocks, unbolts and a deluxe pan hard bar. I'm ready!

11-28-2013, 08:43 PM	#8799
La Zona Imagery Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 131	Re: What did you do to your truck today? My chrome grill and bumper came in the mail yesterday, so I installed them today. Damn the original bumper bolts were all rusted and frozen. I had to cut them off with a wheel cutter. before: after: [img] __________________ 1965 Chevy C-10 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0L 4x4

11-28-2013, 09:31 PM	#8800
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,169	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Much better. Side trim would really be nice on that!

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