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Franks Fab Shop · 04-13-2010, 12:07 AM

put master and slave cylinders plus misc. brake parts in from a donor to new ride, bled the brakes and clutch, all working now.
the old slave cylinders were just filled with a white powdery substance. (this thing sat for a long time!)
finished up tacking the new header/exhaust all the way to muffler, ...
started it with the donor motor for the first time. sounds good!

cb1965 · 04-13-2010, 12:25 AM

just removed the fenders and wheels.engine still in. got my tools and went at it. i had previously taken the donor crossmember apart so i knew what bolts to take off. suspension is done i still need to do the brake lines. i should of waited till i had everything ready to go now i have to wait for my parts but i have my back up car http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a...Picture257.jpg

**Matt's k5** · 04-13-2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by franks fab shop

reomoved old tired motor and put in a runner today.
Tomorrow trans, lines ,wires,etc... This is pic of old one

cool, man did the new motor happen to be 305?

markeb01 · 04-13-2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Using the Van Pershing Idea Page how to article (thank you Persh!), I installed door jamb switches tonight to operate the dome light when the doors open. Here's the link for anyone interested:

http://www.persh.org/pickup/DomeLight.htm

For anyone that might have been trying to access the above link, his website got hacked and has been offline since early Saturday. It's now back up.

thunder71 · 04-13-2010, 06:08 AM

great i like that idea

i have tryed & tryed to open that page with no luck....thanks

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Originally Posted by markeb01

For anyone that might have been trying to access the above link, his website got hacked and has been offline since early Saturday. It's now back up.

Franks Fab Shop · 04-13-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt's k5

cool, man did the new motor happen to be 305?

yea it is a 305 out of a '62 suburban as well as all the other parts i'm using.
i'm putting a '73 chassis under the burb now so all the old stuff goes to the pickup.

matt i like your fleetside GMC, nice lettering on doors... i'm going to do the same!

i'm tring to figure out if i vinyl the old school look or find a lettering guy? i think paint would prbably be better.

Malibob · 04-14-2010, 06:18 PM

Put my swaybar on which has been sitting in my garage for more than a year. Holy cow what a difference. It does bottom out on the control arm when I air out but that will be taken care of tomorrow. No more inner fender rub.

Strodder · 04-14-2010, 09:51 PM

Didn't do nothing. Put a new tire on my motorcycle though.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 04-15-2010, 10:11 AM

I installed the heater hose fitting on the engine and water pump and hooked up the heater hoses but I still need one hose clamp. I also set the radiator in and put the fan on.

ruffrida2005 · 04-15-2010, 09:21 PM

I cut a crossmember for my fuel cell on my new bandsaw, but that's it.

markeb01 · 04-15-2010, 09:49 PM

Received my new clear dome lens from LMC and snapped it in place. The light output is substantially brighter. I'll see if I can photograph the improvement sometime in the next few evenings.

boucher racing · 04-15-2010, 10:17 PM

patched a hole in the drivers side of my bench seat.

fab'ed up a 2.5" downpipe for the turbo

started it and smiled!

Strodder · 04-15-2010, 10:20 PM

Looked at the truck, and ordered all the customers parts for his Gran Torino project. I know it's a F*rd.

ruffrida2005 · 04-15-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by boucher racing

patched a hole in the drivers side of my bench seat.

fab'ed up a 2.5" downpipe for the turbo

started it and smiled!

You say turbo. you got a build thread, I've been thinking about doing one.

boucher racing · 04-15-2010, 11:48 PM

Turbo, just a little one.

I need to start a thread. its almost finished.

ruffrida2005 · 04-16-2010, 12:28 AM

Turbo on a six, that's nice. How do you like the T-3 Turbo?

protrash64 · 04-16-2010, 12:35 AM

Got the last item for my BBC conversion; the alternator plug. Just need to wire it in and I will be ready for a test fire on 4/16/2010

Franks Fab Shop · 04-16-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by boucher racing

Turbo, just a little one.

I need to start a thread. its almost finished.

NICE JOB!! that'll help...
i build turbo headers at the shop, and two things you should seriously consider (cuase eventually you'll have too) is build a turbo mount (if you allready haven't) that is NOT part of the header,...real important.
and i know its a bit more $$ but well worth it, is do the header pipe out of stainless steel and as much as possible. the exhuast out of the turbo stainless too. mild steel just can't take the heat after a while.
cool ride, thats gonna be fun. , Frank

Bazooka · 04-16-2010, 04:25 PM

Put in a New 13.5" Mooneyes classic white steering wheel. (made by Grant)

62much · 04-16-2010, 05:58 PM

BOUGHT THE BRAKE LINES AND FITTINGS TO HOPEFULLY GET MY DISC BRAKE CONVERSION DONE THIS WEEKEND :-) WOULD BE NICE TO DRIVE IT INSTEAD OF WORK ON IT EVERYDAY!! JUST PUT MY NEW RALLYS AND TA's ON WED. WILL POST PICS HOPEFULLY MONDAY.

glendale · 04-16-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazooka

Put in a New 13.5" Mooneyes classic white steering wheel. (made by Grant)

good score those are getting hard to come by!

Bazooka · 04-16-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by glendale

good score those are getting hard to come by!

Yes they have been hard to find recently. I talked to Mooneyes they said they are getting more in stock in about a month. They also said that the metal flake wheels are going back into production and should have more of those in a few months.. So dont pay crazy prices on ebay! be patient..

burbguy · 04-16-2010, 10:23 PM

well I got my big block installed in the 66, and just need to get the trans crossmember mounted, this weekend. Then it's time to swap the cab off the donor truck.

McC_65_91 · 04-18-2010, 03:01 PM

used it to put in the boat... way easier on the front end towing hitch then using my pop's 98 2500 on the rear end

jbgroby · 04-18-2010, 04:40 PM

As long as you got P/S those are great but trying turning the wheels in a tight spot with that steering wheel without P/S and you'll look like Popeye after awhile.

04-13-2010, 12:07 AM	#1151
Franks Fab Shop Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: costa mesa , Calif. Posts: 120	Re: What did you do to your truck today? put master and slave cylinders plus misc. brake parts in from a donor to new ride, bled the brakes and clutch, all working now. the old slave cylinders were just filled with a white powdery substance. (this thing sat for a long time!) finished up tacking the new header/exhaust all the way to muffler, ... started it with the donor motor for the first time. sounds good! Attached Images

04-13-2010, 12:25 AM	#1152
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: What did you do to your truck today? just removed the fenders and wheels.engine still in. got my tools and went at it. i had previously taken the donor crossmember apart so i knew what bolts to take off. suspension is done i still need to do the brake lines. i should of waited till i had everything ready to go now i have to wait for my parts but i have my back up car http://i848.photobucket.com/albums/a...Picture257.jpg Last edited by cb1965; 04-13-2010 at 12:25 AM.

04-14-2010, 06:18 PM	#1157
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put my swaybar on which has been sitting in my garage for more than a year. Holy cow what a difference. It does bottom out on the control arm when I air out but that will be taken care of tomorrow. No more inner fender rub. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

04-14-2010, 09:51 PM	#1158
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Didn't do nothing. Put a new tire on my motorcycle though. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

04-15-2010, 10:11 AM	#1159
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I installed the heater hose fitting on the engine and water pump and hooked up the heater hoses but I still need one hose clamp. I also set the radiator in and put the fan on. __________________ "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

04-15-2010, 09:21 PM	#1160
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I cut a crossmember for my fuel cell on my new bandsaw, but that's it. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

04-15-2010, 09:49 PM	#1161
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Received my new clear dome lens from LMC and snapped it in place. The light output is substantially brighter. I'll see if I can photograph the improvement sometime in the next few evenings. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-15-2010, 10:17 PM	#1162
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: What did you do to your truck today? patched a hole in the drivers side of my bench seat. fab'ed up a 2.5" downpipe for the turbo started it and smiled! __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639

04-15-2010, 10:20 PM	#1163
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looked at the truck, and ordered all the customers parts for his Gran Torino project. I know it's a Frd. __________________ Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

04-15-2010, 11:48 PM	#1165
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Turbo, just a little one. I need to start a thread. its almost finished. Attached Images __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639

04-16-2010, 12:28 AM	#1166
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Turbo on a six, that's nice. How do you like the T-3 Turbo? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

04-16-2010, 12:35 AM	#1167
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the last item for my BBC conversion; the alternator plug. Just need to wire it in and I will be ready for a test fire on 4/16/2010 __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

04-16-2010, 04:25 PM	#1169
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put in a New 13.5" Mooneyes classic white steering wheel. (made by Grant) Last edited by Bazooka; 04-16-2010 at 04:27 PM.

04-16-2010, 05:58 PM	#1170
62much Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: HILLSBORO, OR Posts: 137	Re: What did you do to your truck today? BOUGHT THE BRAKE LINES AND FITTINGS TO HOPEFULLY GET MY DISC BRAKE CONVERSION DONE THIS WEEKEND :-) WOULD BE NICE TO DRIVE IT INSTEAD OF WORK ON IT EVERYDAY!! JUST PUT MY NEW RALLYS AND TA's ON WED. WILL POST PICS HOPEFULLY MONDAY.

04-16-2010, 10:23 PM	#1173
burbguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Livermore,Ca. Posts: 114	Re: What did you do to your truck today? well I got my big block installed in the 66, and just need to get the trans crossmember mounted, this weekend. Then it's time to swap the cab off the donor truck.



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04-18-2010, 03:01 PM	#1174
McC_65_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Quogue, NY Posts: 198	Re: What did you do to your truck today? used it to put in the boat... way easier on the front end towing hitch then using my pop's 98 2500 on the rear end

04-18-2010, 04:40 PM	#1175
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? As long as you got P/S those are great but trying turning the wheels in a tight spot with that steering wheel without P/S and you'll look like Popeye after awhile. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

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