What did you do to your truck today part II. - Page 47 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sodly · 08-11-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 65Gregg

No leg pullin', I'll do the other side in the next couple of days. Right now I'm being lazy and don't want to go get any more 3000.

I'm with Pimpston. If that's for real.... that's.... that's..... incredible! Very hard to believe that rust could polish back to blue paint. Would love to know more about what's going on here. Is that original paint?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-11-2014, 11:15 PM

I drove to San Jose (50 miles each way) and calibrated my speedo at the same time. At 70 MPH I tach 2000 and at 80 I tach 2250 rpm.

schpeen · 08-12-2014, 02:45 PM

came off jack stands after being up there for the last several months

took her out for a spin up the road and back and everything seemed to work just as it should

tight and solid no surprises I love it!

mjh1965 · 08-12-2014, 04:47 PM

Well I spent a couple of hours stripping the paint of my front grill, only to find a pretty good ally one under all that paint . I will have to dress up a couple of the dents that have just been filled instead of being repaired

As my grill was

After 2 hours of stripping the paint off

Will try and spend another couple of hours on it tomorrow

schpeen · 08-12-2014, 05:03 PM

New red top today

hopped up · 08-12-2014, 05:35 PM

We drove up Angeles national forest, to the big tujunga dam
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65Gregg · 08-12-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sodly

I'm with Pimpston. If that's for real.... that's.... that's..... incredible! Very hard to believe that rust could polish back to blue paint. Would love to know more about what's going on here. Is that original paint?

Yesteday I posted an untouched picture of the drivers side showing the rust and a finished picture of the passenger side. Today i worked on the drivers side but it fought me the whole way. Apparently sitting in close proximity to our hot tub made this side non compliant

. I'm down to the hood and drivers side fender and door. Sodly this is the original paint except the roof and passenger side front fender due to a golf cart accident, that's another story. I lost more paint on this side but thats just the way patina grows....

65Gregg · 08-12-2014, 06:08 PM

A couple more

**pimpston65** · 08-12-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 65Gregg

A couple more

its a very nice original paint resto fersure!!! now rock that "REAL" patina

robber grin · 08-12-2014, 07:51 PM

"Finished" the tailgate work and installed it on the bed for good (I hope).

rg

sodly · 08-12-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 65Gregg

A couple more

Ok, now that looks a little more believable. Thanks! Looks good, too.

ELMatador · 08-12-2014, 10:57 PM

Well, i pulled the trigger and installed Vintage Air on my 65. Here are the only pictures i have for now. Those kits are a breeze to put in, but of coarse there was unexpected expenses but thats part of the territory when working on old trucks. I live in Arizona and it has been the best investment i have ever made!

Turtleman · 08-12-2014, 11:40 PM

Nice ElMatador,

Air is on my list of wants to get done too

*JonnyC10* · 08-13-2014, 12:13 AM

One side almost done. Im not liking how the new rubber brake line is running against the upper control arm. Don't see any way around it.

**pimpston65** · 08-15-2014, 08:32 PM

SCORE!!!! finally got 2 64-66 rubber mats for my builds. cost a big chunk, but i got em...

BigDan3131 · 08-15-2014, 10:22 PM

Work has been very busy still but I decided I just need to get work done on my Jimmy. So Tues thru today I spent at least an hour working on it. The fiberglass work is done, the seat and in cab tank are out. Pulled the front wheels and prepped the wheelwells for undercoating. The hood is off and treated with Jasco and its ready for undercoat just like the roof and cab interior. I just need to mask off everything shoot it wait a couple days then paint over it in black. By Friday all of that will be done [next Friday] and then the remainder of the blocking the outside for pearls and candy.

jonzcustomshop · 08-15-2014, 10:40 PM

modified my fleetside racks to fit the stepside... apparently the stake pockets are in different spots, so I flipped them over and carved some new sticks for the pockets.. now I just flip them over: 1 side fleet, 1 side step....
gonna get a big load of brush in it now...

schpeen · 08-16-2014, 01:10 PM

got an antique 1965 plate and get it registered to the truck after sending it away to DMV about a month ago it finally showed up in the mail so I installed the lighted bracket and the new plate. The bracket stiffens the rear bumper even more than it was which is pretty cool too.

schpeen · 08-16-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by schpeen

got an antique 1965 plate and get it registered to the truck after sending it away to DMV about a month ago it finally showed up in the mail so I installed the lighted bracket and the new plate. The bracket stiffens the rear bumper even more than it was which is pretty cool too.

here is a picture of it

jonzcustomshop · 08-16-2014, 06:19 PM

all loaded down, the truck rides so smooth with a load on it....

66Submarine · 08-16-2014, 06:22 PM

Very nice looking truck!

Isn't that also (almost?) exactly the same as the truck that they used in that stupid vampire movie?

jonzcustomshop · 08-16-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Submarine

Very nice looking truck!

Isn't that also (almost?) exactly the same as the truck that they used in that stupid vampire movie?

yep it was commissioned by my wife..

Revelation · 08-16-2014, 09:45 PM

I got the part of the roof and cab that were once white being a 2 tone custom cab treated for rust, dents fixed, sanded and ready for primer

iceship · 08-17-2014, 12:47 AM

headers a little close.. fuel pump mounted with filter.. delete pulley needs trimmed to fit....

**pimpston65** · 08-17-2014, 10:14 AM

Went up for a flight in my girlfriends dads plane!!!

08-11-2014, 11:15 PM	#1152
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. I drove to San Jose (50 miles each way) and calibrated my speedo at the same time. At 70 MPH I tach 2000 and at 80 I tach 2250 rpm. __________________ "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

08-12-2014, 02:45 PM	#1153
schpeen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: fort lauderdale, florida Posts: 511	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. came off jack stands after being up there for the last several months took her out for a spin up the road and back and everything seemed to work just as it should tight and solid no surprises I love it! Attached Images

08-12-2014, 04:47 PM	#1154
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Well I spent a couple of hours stripping the paint of my front grill, only to find a pretty good ally one under all that paint . I will have to dress up a couple of the dents that have just been filled instead of being repaired As my grill was After 2 hours of stripping the paint off Will try and spend another couple of hours on it tomorrow

08-12-2014, 05:03 PM	#1155
schpeen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: fort lauderdale, florida Posts: 511	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. New red top today Attached Images

08-12-2014, 05:35 PM	#1156
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. We drove up Angeles national forest, to the big tujunga dam [IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

08-12-2014, 06:08 PM	#1158
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. A couple more Attached Images __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

08-12-2014, 07:51 PM	#1160
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. "Finished" the tailgate work and installed it on the bed for good (I hope). rg Attached Images

08-12-2014, 10:57 PM	#1162
ELMatador Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 23	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Well, i pulled the trigger and installed Vintage Air on my 65. Here are the only pictures i have for now. Those kits are a breeze to put in, but of coarse there was unexpected expenses but thats part of the territory when working on old trucks. I live in Arizona and it has been the best investment i have ever made! Attached Images

08-12-2014, 11:40 PM	#1163
Turtleman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 290	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Nice ElMatador, Air is on my list of wants to get done too

08-13-2014, 12:13 AM	#1164
JonnyC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NH Posts: 280	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. One side almost done. Im not liking how the new rubber brake line is running against the upper control arm. Don't see any way around it.

08-15-2014, 08:32 PM	#1165
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. SCORE!!!! finally got 2 64-66 rubber mats for my builds. cost a big chunk, but i got em... Attached Images

08-15-2014, 10:22 PM	#1166
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Work has been very busy still but I decided I just need to get work done on my Jimmy. So Tues thru today I spent at least an hour working on it. The fiberglass work is done, the seat and in cab tank are out. Pulled the front wheels and prepped the wheelwells for undercoating. The hood is off and treated with Jasco and its ready for undercoat just like the roof and cab interior. I just need to mask off everything shoot it wait a couple days then paint over it in black. By Friday all of that will be done [next Friday] and then the remainder of the blocking the outside for pearls and candy. __________________ 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

08-15-2014, 10:40 PM	#1167
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. modified my fleetside racks to fit the stepside... apparently the stake pockets are in different spots, so I flipped them over and carved some new sticks for the pockets.. now I just flip them over: 1 side fleet, 1 side step.... gonna get a big load of brush in it now... Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

08-16-2014, 01:10 PM	#1168
schpeen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: fort lauderdale, florida Posts: 511	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. got an antique 1965 plate and get it registered to the truck after sending it away to DMV about a month ago it finally showed up in the mail so I installed the lighted bracket and the new plate. The bracket stiffens the rear bumper even more than it was which is pretty cool too.

08-16-2014, 06:19 PM	#1170
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. all loaded down, the truck rides so smooth with a load on it.... Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955



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08-16-2014, 06:22 PM	#1171
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Very nice looking truck! Isn't that also (almost?) exactly the same as the truck that they used in that stupid vampire movie? __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

08-16-2014, 09:45 PM	#1173
Revelation Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma Posts: 202	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. I got the part of the roof and cab that were once white being a 2 tone custom cab treated for rust, dents fixed, sanded and ready for primer __________________ Oklahoma 60-66 Chevy/GMC truck facebook group

08-17-2014, 12:47 AM	#1174
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. headers a little close.. fuel pump mounted with filter.. delete pulley needs trimmed to fit.... Attached Images

08-17-2014, 10:14 AM	#1175
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