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shrunken66stroker · 03-22-2009, 03:22 AM

Glad to see it didn't blow up on you. I'll have to take a trip to the salvage yard and see what they have.

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Check my build thread. The tank cost me 50 bucks at a junk yard, but they punched a hole in it to drain the gas. The back half of my 65 has a 73 frame I put on it. The gas tank looks like it will fit good. I think it's a 22 gallon. I was going to get the tank from Truck Parts. It looked like a nice set up you bolt in. It's only $190.00 with sender and straps. Look at the index for gas tanks.
http://www.scribd.com/full/5722345?a...jcbazlklxtunnw

shrunken66stroker · 03-22-2009, 03:26 AM

bodyWORK! my arms have never been so sore. 7 hours yesterday and 10 today. I might have to take a day off. I'm about a third done with filler and block sanding. next will be high build primer and more block sanding. more primer and more sanding.

shrunken66stroker · 03-22-2009, 03:27 AM

I'm going to see if I can get the truck in primer before summer and paint it this fall. hopefully sooner. more pics to come.

65VOL · 03-22-2009, 10:20 AM

lookin good!

Strodder · 03-22-2009, 11:10 AM

Hang in there. You still have a lot more sanding to do. Even after it's painted. But it will be worth it. Keep up the good work.

shrunken66stroker · 03-22-2009, 11:59 AM

WARNING! This thread will slow down drastically for the next few weeks. I've got a baby boy on the way that's due on Thursday. I'll be on lock down for a while after that. I'll have to sneak out for an hour or two at a time, which we all know isn't enough to do much. I've also got a big job coming up at the end of April so progress will be slow for a while. Hopefully I'll have wheels in May and this thing will be on the ground.

Strodder · 03-22-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

WARNING! This thread will slow down drastically for the next few weeks. I've got a baby boy on the way that's due on Thursday. I'll be on lock down for a while after that. I'll have to sneak out for an hour or two at a time, which we all know isn't enough to do much. I've also got a big job coming up at the end of April so progress will be slow for a while. Hopefully I'll have wheels in May and this thing will be on the ground.

Congrats on your new baby Boy. Your life will change. Hang in there.

shrunken66stroker · 03-23-2009, 12:16 AM

It's a 13" GT-plus 2 piston up front and a 13" track plus single piston out back. The size is why I spent the money for them. I'm going to be running 20's on front and back and wanted them to be the rotors to be the same size. I looked for the Baer receipt but couldn't find it. If I remember correctly the set up with 2.5" drop spindles, steel braided flex lines, drilled and slotted rotors and adjustable prop valve was a little under 4K. Call Baer and order from them directly like I did and you may save a little. The pads are a direct swap with 97' Corvette pads when they ware out.

The frame above the rear axle is about 5.5" thick. After the notch there is about 1 5/8" of thickness left. There is still frame rail underneath and it seems pretty solid. The notch is made of the same thickness steel that the frame is. Each notch is bolted in with two 5/8" bolts and twelve 7/16" bolts.

SCOTI · 03-23-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

It's a 13" GT-plus 2 piston up front and a 13" track plus single piston out back.... If I remember correctly the set up with 2.5" drop spindles, steel braided flex lines, drilled and slotted rotors and adjustable prop valve was a little under 4K."

Ouch!

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The frame above the rear axle is about 5.5" thick. After the notch there is about 1 5/8" of thickness left. There is still frame rail underneath and it seems pretty solid.

1 5/8"..... Excellent. Thanks very much!

shrunken66stroker · 03-23-2009, 01:52 AM

After I put the stroker in it, I'm going to drive the $h!t out of it on the track. I don't want this to be a work in progress for ever. It's going to take a while longer now to get it finished but when I'm done there won't be anything left to upgrade.

83burban · 03-23-2009, 04:03 PM

Great work...couple questions though.

What body filler are you using, and what brand primer do you plan on using? I am trying to save up for my body work right now and am looking for suggestions.

shrunken66stroker · 03-23-2009, 04:10 PM

I'm using Evercoat Rage Extreme filler. It's not cheap but it's the best I've ever used. The first primer is going to be a ureathane epoxy primer because the truck is in bare metal but has filler on it. The second will be Evercoat Slick Sand. It's a high build primer surfacer that will flatten out nice after block sanding. You have to shoot it through a 1.8mm tip at least because of the high content of solids in it. It creates extra work on flat panels but sands extra straight.

aggie91 · 03-24-2009, 01:33 PM

Congrats on the Baby Boy!! My youngest 2 are only 22 months apart so I know what is ahead for you.

I love this build. I have a 65 that I got from my grandfather when I turned 16 I have owned it longer that anyone else...I am the 3rd owner. Grandpa bought it used 7 months before I was born. My plan for it is similar to yours, stock outside, modified under the skin...

Again, great work.

jchav62 · 03-25-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

I'm using Evercoat Rage Extreme filler. It's not cheap but it's the best I've ever used. The first primer is going to be a ureathane epoxy primer because the truck is in bare metal but has filler on it. The second will be Evercoat Slick Sand. It's a high build primer surfacer that will flatten out nice after block sanding. You have to shoot it through a 1.8mm tip at least because of the high content of solids in it. It creates extra work on flat panels but sands extra straight.

Good info, Greg...You really know your sh!t!

shrunken66stroker · 03-25-2009, 01:22 PM

Thanks Joe. Wish me luck, we're going in tonight at 10 to be induced. Should have a baby boy tomorrow morning some time.
I'm doing my part to pass on the Chevy truck lovin gene. Be back around soon.

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Good info, Greg...You really know your sh!t!

shrunken66stroker · 03-24-2009, 09:11 PM

Thanks Aggie. It might be a while before I'm posting progress again but I'll still throw things out every now and then. For instance, did chevy engineers design in a place on the inner fender for tools and hardware? What other purpose could this indentation serve?

protrash64 · 03-24-2009, 09:20 PM

I know!!!!

..I worked with an older guy and he said they used to put beer in there to get it into the drive-in!!! The whole space, anyway....

Strodder · 03-24-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

I know!!!!

..I worked with an older guy and he said they used to put beer in there to get it into the drive-in!!! The whole space, anyway....

But who would want warm Beer?

joe231 · 03-24-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Thanks Aggie. It might be a while before I'm posting progress again but I'll still throw things out every now and then. For instance, did chevy engineers design in a place on the inner fender for tools and hardware? What other purpose could this indentation serve?

maybe room for the hinge to fold down

*LILRED66* · 04-02-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Thanks Aggie. It might be a while before I'm posting progress again but I'll still throw things out every now and then. For instance, did chevy engineers design in a place on the inner fender for tools and hardware? What other purpose could this indentation serve?

Great use for it, but it goes away, if you use the factory hood hinges. This is the sweep area for the hood hinge, but I like your idea. I doesn't work nearly as good with the hinges in place, especially if you leave a tool there and close the hood...ask me how I know.

**Captainfab** · 04-03-2009, 12:45 AM

Congratulations on your new son. He is a cute kid. Hope all is well in your home.

TimE · 04-03-2009, 03:37 AM

Congrats!!!!!!

shrunken66stroker · 03-25-2009, 01:49 AM

good point. i'm going with a hard ware dish though.

joe231 · 03-25-2009, 08:12 AM

jchav62 · 03-25-2009, 02:37 PM

Good luck! Congrats... Keep us posted.

03-22-2009, 03:26 AM	#2
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. bodyWORK! my arms have never been so sore. 7 hours yesterday and 10 today. I might have to take a day off. I'm about a third done with filler and block sanding. next will be high build primer and more block sanding. more primer and more sanding. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-22-2009, 03:27 AM	#3
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I'm going to see if I can get the truck in primer before summer and paint it this fall. hopefully sooner. more pics to come. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654 Last edited by shrunken66stroker; 03-22-2009 at 03:29 AM.

03-22-2009, 10:20 AM	#4
65VOL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 47	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. lookin good!

03-22-2009, 11:10 AM	#5
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03-22-2009, 11:59 AM	#6
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. WARNING! This thread will slow down drastically for the next few weeks. I've got a baby boy on the way that's due on Thursday. I'll be on lock down for a while after that. I'll have to sneak out for an hour or two at a time, which we all know isn't enough to do much. I've also got a big job coming up at the end of April so progress will be slow for a while. Hopefully I'll have wheels in May and this thing will be on the ground. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-23-2009, 12:16 AM	#8
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. It's a 13" GT-plus 2 piston up front and a 13" track plus single piston out back. The size is why I spent the money for them. I'm going to be running 20's on front and back and wanted them to be the rotors to be the same size. I looked for the Baer receipt but couldn't find it. If I remember correctly the set up with 2.5" drop spindles, steel braided flex lines, drilled and slotted rotors and adjustable prop valve was a little under 4K. Call Baer and order from them directly like I did and you may save a little. The pads are a direct swap with 97' Corvette pads when they ware out. The frame above the rear axle is about 5.5" thick. After the notch there is about 1 5/8" of thickness left. There is still frame rail underneath and it seems pretty solid. The notch is made of the same thickness steel that the frame is. Each notch is bolted in with two 5/8" bolts and twelve 7/16" bolts. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654 Last edited by shrunken66stroker; 03-23-2009 at 12:31 AM.

03-23-2009, 01:52 AM	#10
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. After I put the stroker in it, I'm going to drive the $h!t out of it on the track. I don't want this to be a work in progress for ever. It's going to take a while longer now to get it finished but when I'm done there won't be anything left to upgrade. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-23-2009, 04:03 PM	#11
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Great work...couple questions though. What body filler are you using, and what brand primer do you plan on using? I am trying to save up for my body work right now and am looking for suggestions.

03-23-2009, 04:10 PM	#12
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I'm using Evercoat Rage Extreme filler. It's not cheap but it's the best I've ever used. The first primer is going to be a ureathane epoxy primer because the truck is in bare metal but has filler on it. The second will be Evercoat Slick Sand. It's a high build primer surfacer that will flatten out nice after block sanding. You have to shoot it through a 1.8mm tip at least because of the high content of solids in it. It creates extra work on flat panels but sands extra straight. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654 Last edited by shrunken66stroker; 03-24-2009 at 11:02 AM.

03-24-2009, 01:33 PM	#13
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Congrats on the Baby Boy!! My youngest 2 are only 22 months apart so I know what is ahead for you. I love this build. I have a 65 that I got from my grandfather when I turned 16 I have owned it longer that anyone else...I am the 3rd owner. Grandpa bought it used 7 months before I was born. My plan for it is similar to yours, stock outside, modified under the skin... Again, great work. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-24-2009, 09:11 PM	#16
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Thanks Aggie. It might be a while before I'm posting progress again but I'll still throw things out every now and then. For instance, did chevy engineers design in a place on the inner fender for tools and hardware? What other purpose could this indentation serve? Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-24-2009, 09:20 PM	#17
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04-03-2009, 03:37 AM	#22
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03-25-2009, 01:49 AM	#23
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