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markeb01 · 03-07-2010, 01:07 AM

Very cool. Where did you source those?

62 Bowtie · 03-07-2010, 02:08 AM

Finishing up my bedwood, satin black painted oak and polished SS strips, not done yet I need to install the angle strips

Before and After

63 extreme low · 03-07-2010, 02:53 AM

I was finishing the bodywork on the cab corners then got called into work. Can't pass up time and a half. I will post pics soon.

63 extreme low · 03-07-2010, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie

Finishing up my bedwood, satin black painted oak and polished SS strips, not done yet I need to install the angle strips

Before and After

Well I just decided on what wood to put in my bed!!!

Sillyoldman · 03-08-2010, 01:37 AM

Made & installed a few new brake lines. Have to find an extra leg to bleed them.

1999corvette · 03-08-2010, 01:50 AM

Hey, I was bleeding brakes today to, but ran out of fluid.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-08-2010, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie

Finishing up my bedwood, satin black painted oak and polished SS strips, not done yet I need to install the angle strips

Before and After

Did that once.

Hottrucks · 03-08-2010, 08:03 AM

funny I started the power brake covertion..would have been am easy swap but the master was leaking then I broke the short lines between the master and proportioning valve.....I have to see if I can make them up

Alan's Classic · 03-08-2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Very cool. Where did you source those?

www.kent-automotive.com There are other places to get them. We deal with this company at work. They sell them in quantities of 25. May be able to contact them and see where there dealers are so you can get what you need. Or your local hardware store or body shop may have them. The PN's I use were P35313 for the bolt and P57200 for the nut. They are metric.

scooterskoolkustoms · 03-08-2010, 10:27 AM

was a nice day so I bought a new coil cap,rotor plugs and wires,replaced oil and filter.If the weather stays nice I will shave the handles off the back doors this week.Would like to flush out the old tranny fluid and do the rear as well.need to get it ready for a road trip from nj to calif by schools end.

panelrodder81 · 03-08-2010, 12:35 PM

Finished installing my Oil pressure gauge and then started and finished my temp gauge install. Had to go to three different parts places just to find the appropriate sized adapter for the temp sender... lame. Autozone didn't even know what it was nor have anything like it, Napa had it in the computer but after calling two other stores no one had one, and I finally found it at a Checker. I think I'm good for awhile on this truck other than I need to get my torque converter cover cleaned up and installed. Hopefully I can move on to my 53 panel truck now.

onequickchevy · 03-08-2010, 01:32 PM

Just about done with the disc brake swap. Thank goodness for friends helping out. We've been busy with side work at our little paint shop. I'll pick up the line to rune the rear brakes today, and then i can put on the new heads. Maybe I can drive it this weekend!

Eagletucky · 03-08-2010, 04:29 PM

Finished the 5 lug conversion in my 66 GMC burb. Had to cut off/weld new perches to the rear axle to mount it up to the leaf spring suspension. Lowered it about 3 inches. I think I'll buy some shackles to get it down another 2".

That doesnt sound difficult, but it took me all weekend!

Nailz · 03-08-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie

Finishing up my bedwood, satin black painted oak and polished SS strips, not done yet I need to install the angle strips

Before and After

62Bowtie, that looks awesome! I love the contrast of color.

low900rr · 03-08-2010, 08:08 PM

Nothing on the 66 today, cut the lower half of the fender off and fixed that last night. Today I started welding all the unused holes on my 69 frame, welded 110 holes and ground smooth today.

midnite · 03-09-2010, 01:00 AM

put a FOR SALE sign in the window....

tapeworm · 03-09-2010, 02:54 AM

FINALLY got a little more work done.

Put in the pass side cab corner, along with various patches on the back of the cab (botton couple inches)
Dug into a couple more "problem" areas-looks like more patching!

I'll be posting up pics in the near future

62 Bowtie · 03-09-2010, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nailz

62Bowtie, that looks awesome! I love the contrast of color.

Thanks Nailz

I kept goin back and forth about painting or staining but the test on Mar-K's web site convinced me, also while the wood was out I had a chance to apply POR-15 to the frame and rails getting all that rust off the bedsides was fun too!

hornet53 · 03-09-2010, 11:18 PM

Haven't posted in a while. Hell, haven't done anything to the truck in a while. Too much work and not enough, um.. truck related work, I guess. But I did get a chance to hit it with some Scotch-Brite to knock off the chalky crap i try to pass off as paint.

Here it is, aired up and half scrubbed. you can see the difference for yourselves. The bed has not been touched, the cab and fenders have been washed with water and a sponge with a scotch-brite side.

daverod · 03-10-2010, 12:18 AM

I put a sway bar on. Well worth it.

I think it was from a 71. Everyone needs one.

Took about an hour and a half.

markeb01 · 03-10-2010, 01:04 AM

I added a straightened street rod version of the Mustang II sway bar to my torsion bar suspension almost 20 years ago and it made a world of difference compared to having none at all. It was replaced with the stock sway bar that was attached to the 1975 coil spring suspension when I did the crossmember swap. I don't need a slot car, just something that can pull out and pass without wobbling around. For a stock suspension I certainly recommend one.

sshockr · 03-10-2010, 09:03 AM

I realized I stuck my transmission mount on the wrong place and that this was why I was having issues getting the pinion angle set right. Apparently 4L60E's have 2 places for transmission mounts. Unfortunatly the bolts for the mount I was using are too long to fit in the other place.

- Brian

jason65 · 03-10-2010, 09:07 AM

I drove it "65" while thinking about what to do next on the 64.

Hottrucks · 03-10-2010, 09:08 AM

ummm.... scored a new heartbeat for my truck last night..can you say CADDY...going to finish up the power brake convertion today..broke the short lines betewwn the booster and propotioning valve other than that its a must do covertion ....if my master wasn't leaking I would have been done in about an hour

*lakeroadster* · 03-11-2010, 08:04 PM

Started on grille modifications:

On the Custom Classic Trucks website I saw a photo of a stock "big truck" grille with stainless bars (see the first picture below). Very clean... I want to replicate that look.

First step was to cut out the stamped steel mesh. I used my air grinder and a 4" cut-off wheel.

Next was fab'g. up some mounting brackets for both sides out of 1" angle. These were drilled for (5) 3/16" dia. stainless tubes.

Next step is to make a mounting bracket for the center and then procure some stainless 3/16" tubing.

03-07-2010, 01:07 AM	#951
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Very cool. Where did you source those?

03-07-2010, 02:08 AM	#952
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finishing up my bedwood, satin black painted oak and polished SS strips, not done yet I need to install the angle strips Before and After Attached Images Last edited by 62 Bowtie; 03-07-2010 at 02:10 AM.

03-07-2010, 02:53 AM	#953
63 extreme low Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I was finishing the bodywork on the cab corners then got called into work. Can't pass up time and a half. I will post pics soon. __________________ 1963 Big Back window short fleet

03-08-2010, 01:37 AM	#955
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Made & installed a few new brake lines. Have to find an extra leg to bleed them. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

03-08-2010, 01:50 AM	#956
1999corvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Queen Creek Az Posts: 61	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Hey, I was bleeding brakes today to, but ran out of fluid.

03-08-2010, 08:03 AM	#958
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: What did you do to your truck today? funny I started the power brake covertion..would have been am easy swap but the master was leaking then I broke the short lines between the master and proportioning valve.....I have to see if I can make them up

03-08-2010, 10:27 AM	#960
scooterskoolkustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 436	Re: What did you do to your truck today? was a nice day so I bought a new coil cap,rotor plugs and wires,replaced oil and filter.If the weather stays nice I will shave the handles off the back doors this week.Would like to flush out the old tranny fluid and do the rear as well.need to get it ready for a road trip from nj to calif by schools end. __________________ big old burb in primer.lot of work to do. Last edited by scooterskoolkustoms; 03-08-2010 at 10:29 AM.

03-08-2010, 12:35 PM	#961
panelrodder81 Doin' it live! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Mountain, Utah Posts: 471	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished installing my Oil pressure gauge and then started and finished my temp gauge install. Had to go to three different parts places just to find the appropriate sized adapter for the temp sender... lame. Autozone didn't even know what it was nor have anything like it, Napa had it in the computer but after calling two other stores no one had one, and I finally found it at a Checker. I think I'm good for awhile on this truck other than I need to get my torque converter cover cleaned up and installed. Hopefully I can move on to my 53 panel truck now. __________________ -Panelrodder 1953 GMC Panel truck - 'Curly' 1961 Chevy Suburban - 'Larry' - Sold 2005 Harley Sportster - 'Shemp'

03-08-2010, 01:32 PM	#962
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Just about done with the disc brake swap. Thank goodness for friends helping out. We've been busy with side work at our little paint shop. I'll pick up the line to rune the rear brakes today, and then i can put on the new heads. Maybe I can drive it this weekend! __________________ Slowly but surely getting it done.

03-08-2010, 04:29 PM	#963
Eagletucky Where did THAT bolt go? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Speedway, Indiana Posts: 306	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished the 5 lug conversion in my 66 GMC burb. Had to cut off/weld new perches to the rear axle to mount it up to the leaf spring suspension. Lowered it about 3 inches. I think I'll buy some shackles to get it down another 2". That doesnt sound difficult, but it took me all weekend! __________________ The Swiss Car Club......A drinking club with a car problem....

03-08-2010, 08:08 PM	#965
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nothing on the 66 today, cut the lower half of the fender off and fixed that last night. Today I started welding all the unused holes on my 69 frame, welded 110 holes and ground smooth today. __________________ My builds 69 stepside.......2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330675 and the new 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302321

03-09-2010, 01:00 AM	#966
midnite Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 107	Re: What did you do to your truck today? put a FOR SALE sign in the window....

03-09-2010, 02:54 AM	#967
tapeworm fan of "Butters" Stotch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 267	Re: What did you do to your truck today? FINALLY got a little more work done. Put in the pass side cab corner, along with various patches on the back of the cab (botton couple inches) Dug into a couple more "problem" areas-looks like more patching! I'll be posting up pics in the near future __________________ 64 shortbox fleetside replacing rusty junk with more junk, and one day to become a real truck again

03-09-2010, 11:18 PM	#969
hornet53 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 23	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Haven't posted in a while. Hell, haven't done anything to the truck in a while. Too much work and not enough, um.. truck related work, I guess. But I did get a chance to hit it with some Scotch-Brite to knock off the chalky crap i try to pass off as paint. Here it is, aired up and half scrubbed. you can see the difference for yourselves. The bed has not been touched, the cab and fenders have been washed with water and a sponge with a scotch-brite side. Attached Images __________________ Jeremy 1953 Hudson Hornet Sedan 308ci Twin-H-Power! 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (beater!) 1966 Chevy C-10 Longbed SBW 396/TH400 Member Deviants C.C. Vanc.WA

03-10-2010, 12:18 AM	#970
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I put a sway bar on. Well worth it. I think it was from a 71. Everyone needs one. Took about an hour and a half. __________________ 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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03-10-2010, 01:04 AM	#971
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I added a straightened street rod version of the Mustang II sway bar to my torsion bar suspension almost 20 years ago and it made a world of difference compared to having none at all. It was replaced with the stock sway bar that was attached to the 1975 coil spring suspension when I did the crossmember swap. I don't need a slot car, just something that can pull out and pass without wobbling around. For a stock suspension I certainly recommend one.

03-10-2010, 09:03 AM	#972
sshockr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I realized I stuck my transmission mount on the wrong place and that this was why I was having issues getting the pinion angle set right. Apparently 4L60E's have 2 places for transmission mounts. Unfortunatly the bolts for the mount I was using are too long to fit in the other place. - Brian __________________ 1963 Long Bed C10 - LT1/4L60E Swap in Progress. Blew up the straight six and happened to have the engine trans combo on hand already. 1995 Impala SS - LT1/T56 Combo. This is my 1st priority project.

03-10-2010, 09:07 AM	#973
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03-10-2010, 09:08 AM	#974
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: What did you do to your truck today? ummm.... scored a new heartbeat for my truck last night..can you say CADDY...going to finish up the power brake convertion today..broke the short lines betewwn the booster and propotioning valve other than that its a must do covertion ....if my master wasn't leaking I would have been done in about an hour __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

03-11-2010, 08:04 PM	#975
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started on grille modifications: On the Custom Classic Trucks website I saw a photo of a stock "big truck" grille with stainless bars (see the first picture below). Very clean... I want to replicate that look. First step was to cut out the stamped steel mesh. I used my air grinder and a 4" cut-off wheel. Next was fab'g. up some mounting brackets for both sides out of 1" angle. These were drilled for (5) 3/16" dia. stainless tubes. Next step is to make a mounting bracket for the center and then procure some stainless 3/16" tubing. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 03-11-2010 at 08:05 PM.

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