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joe231 · 08-20-2008, 08:27 AM

nah, we will definitely put some paint on it, just undecided on color as of yet
I was just happy to get it un-calico-ed

we still need to strip the interior, inside the bed, and back of cab/front of bed
oh and then the there is the little issue of body work

TimE · 08-20-2008, 01:31 PM

Not a bad lookin' '80 Joe. Congrats!

I guess I'm gonna have to go to the 73-87 side to keep up with this one!

joe231 · 08-21-2008, 12:27 AM

Thanks Tim....
here is a LINKY

it will need some body work, but Scott has nothing better to do anyway

TimE · 08-21-2008, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

it will need some body work, but Scott has nothing better to do anyway

Sounds like you've got Scotts work cut out for him... Hey, I've got an idea! Maybe I should move out there and let Scott do some frame work on mine. Hheeeyyy Sssccooooottttt, whatya doin' buddy?

joe231 · 11-09-2008, 10:23 PM

couple quick updates
I modified stock seat brackets to use on a mid '80's seat. it is a temp while recover the stocker and work on the interior......
it seems to sit a bit different, and doesn't quite go as far back

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joe231 · 11-09-2008, 10:33 PM

I also shortened column and moved the steering wheel approximately 2.5 inches closer to the dash. Of course it moved the wheel down at the same time. With the mid '80's seat that seems to sit higher, and our after-market wheel, the top of the steering wheel blocks the view of the speedo. guess an Ididit tilt column (or cheaper van tilt column swap) is in our future

here are some pics

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joe231 · 11-09-2008, 10:39 PM

Oh and I also got the hazard flasher installed and working, guess I'm easily entertained but, I think they are very cool!
more pics
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oh and some grinder carnage......
the cut off wheel got pinched while I was cutting through the steering shaft and BOOM! luckily it didn't hit me

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Alan's Classic · 11-10-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

oh and some grinder carnage......
the cut off wheel got pinched while I was cutting through the steering shaft and BOOM! luckily it didn't hit me

I'd be more worried about something hitting the truck.

Nice work joe it's looking good.

killthewabbit · 11-09-2008, 11:29 PM

Dang, nice seat. I need to find one that exact same color for my 78

joe231 · 11-10-2008, 12:13 AM

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protrash64 · 11-10-2008, 12:20 AM

Hey Joe, you dont have to pound stuff with a grinder, just plug it in and it will work just fine.

joe231 · 11-10-2008, 12:24 AM

but Jeff, the salesman told me it was a new fangled grinder/hammer.

joe231 · 11-10-2008, 10:02 PM

thanks Alan!

joe231 · 11-13-2008, 02:19 AM

well the wife scored a sweet tailgate today from her uncle, and guess the price.....that's right, zip, nada, zero......FREEBIE!
i can't get over how straight it is, it has surface rust, and needs the paint stripped, but we are stoked. our old tailgate was HAMMERED.
here are some pics, sorry it was dark

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I might have a deal for someone, same uncle wants a chrome repop '4-'5-'6 grill, he has a excellent factory anodized grill that he might be willing to trade.
or if someone has a good chrome one they want to sell let me know

283 Man · 11-13-2008, 05:06 AM

66 is looking good Joe !!

Alan's Classic · 11-13-2008, 08:18 AM

That looks awesome, nice score. You diffenately can't beat the price.

joe231 · 11-13-2008, 09:57 AM

thanks Morton and Alan
appreciate it

4dranch · 11-13-2008, 10:03 AM

you need to make sure to send your uncle a Christmas card. Tailgate looks good, congrats. just courious, and you may have already posted but where did your uncle find the tailgate?

**ChiefRocka** · 11-13-2008, 10:12 AM

Man....where are all the Frickin pictures !!!!.....We need more pictures !!!!!
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Ok, enough about the pictures jokes....SWEET BUILD MAN !!!

BTW, it's "ZIP, ZERO, NADA....FREEBIE !!!!"
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I like man, I like it !!!

Later

joe231 · 11-13-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Man....where are all the Frickin pictures !!!!.....We need more pictures !!!!!
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Ok, enough about the pictures jokes....SWEET BUILD MAN !!!

BTW, it's "ZIP, ZERO, NADA....FREEBIE !!!!"
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I like man, I like it !!!

Later

maybe i'm dyslexic

scotts62 · 11-13-2008, 12:33 PM

Man looks good!

TimE · 11-13-2008, 06:24 PM

Free is always good!! It just keeps gettin' better Joe!

Wish I had a chrome grill to swap him, sounds like a good deal for someone.

joe231 · 11-13-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

you need to make sure to send your uncle a Christmas card. Tailgate looks good, congrats. just courious, and you may have already posted but where did your uncle find the tailgate?

he has been into these trucks for a long time. he has several parts truck that he has picked up through the years. most of them are picked clean, he is getting close to finishing his '64 (i believe) K10. I posted some pics on here before paint, i am gonna try to get some more pics this weekend.
i would post a link but, i think the thread fell into oblivion

gulfcoast66 · 11-13-2008, 09:55 PM

Whats up joe, Nice build on your 66 man i just checked this thread today been without a cpu since june major crash. What color is that primer? Are you going to do a gas tank swap? Chris...

joe231 · 11-13-2008, 11:48 PM

thanks Tim!

Hey Chris,
thanks!
i was wondering what happened to ya.
the primer is rattle can dupli-color self-etching primer. Wal-Mart carries it.
here is a pic

yes we are planning a rear tank sometime in the future. i have thought about building one, but don't know
you gonna do one?

thanks everyone for the words of encouragement

sometimes it seems like we haven't accomplished much, but what we have done has made the truck so much more fun to drive.
being able to post up progress, no matter how small, and you guys complimenting, encouraging, and understanding make it that much easier to put in the hard work
THANKS EVERYONE!!!

08-20-2008, 08:27 AM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build nah, we will definitely put some paint on it, just undecided on color as of yet I was just happy to get it un-calico-ed we still need to strip the interior, inside the bed, and back of cab/front of bed oh and then the there is the little issue of body work __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-20-2008, 01:31 PM	#2
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Not a bad lookin' '80 Joe. Congrats! I guess I'm gonna have to go to the 73-87 side to keep up with this one!

08-21-2008, 12:27 AM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Thanks Tim.... here is a LINKY it will need some body work, but Scott has nothing better to do anyway __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 08-21-2008 at 12:28 AM.

11-09-2008, 10:23 PM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build couple quick updates I modified stock seat brackets to use on a mid '80's seat. it is a temp while recover the stocker and work on the interior...... it seems to sit a bit different, and doesn't quite go as far back __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 11-09-2008 at 10:25 PM.

11-09-2008, 10:33 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build I also shortened column and moved the steering wheel approximately 2.5 inches closer to the dash. Of course it moved the wheel down at the same time. With the mid '80's seat that seems to sit higher, and our after-market wheel, the top of the steering wheel blocks the view of the speedo. guess an Ididit tilt column (or cheaper van tilt column swap) is in our future here are some pics __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 11-09-2008 at 10:53 PM.

11-09-2008, 10:39 PM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Oh and I also got the hazard flasher installed and working, guess I'm easily entertained but, I think they are very cool! more pics oh and some grinder carnage...... the cut off wheel got pinched while I was cutting through the steering shaft and BOOM! luckily it didn't hit me __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 11-09-2008 at 10:43 PM.

11-09-2008, 11:29 PM	#9
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Dang, nice seat. I need to find one that exact same color for my 78 __________________ -- Will

11-10-2008, 12:13 AM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build if you were closer you could have it when we are done with it, might be awhile though __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-10-2008, 12:20 AM	#11
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Hey Joe, you dont have to pound stuff with a grinder, just plug it in and it will work just fine. __________________ 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

11-10-2008, 12:24 AM	#12
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build but Jeff, the salesman told me it was a new fangled grinder/hammer. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-10-2008, 10:02 PM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build thanks Alan! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-13-2008, 02:19 AM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build well the wife scored a sweet tailgate today from her uncle, and guess the price.....that's right, zip, nada, zero......FREEBIE! i can't get over how straight it is, it has surface rust, and needs the paint stripped, but we are stoked. our old tailgate was HAMMERED. here are some pics, sorry it was dark I might have a deal for someone, same uncle wants a chrome repop '4-'5-'6 grill, he has a excellent factory anodized grill that he might be willing to trade. or if someone has a good chrome one they want to sell let me know __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-13-2008, 05:06 AM	#15
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build 66 is looking good Joe !!

11-13-2008, 08:18 AM	#16
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build That looks awesome, nice score. You diffenately can't beat the price. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-13-2008, 09:57 AM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build thanks Morton and Alan appreciate it __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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11-13-2008, 10:03 AM	#18
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build you need to make sure to send your uncle a Christmas card. Tailgate looks good, congrats. just courious, and you may have already posted but where did your uncle find the tailgate? __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

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11-13-2008, 06:24 PM	#22
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Free is always good!! It just keeps gettin' better Joe! Wish I had a chrome grill to swap him, sounds like a good deal for someone.

11-13-2008, 09:55 PM	#24
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11-13-2008, 11:48 PM	#25
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build thanks Tim! Hey Chris, thanks! i was wondering what happened to ya. the primer is rattle can dupli-color self-etching primer. Wal-Mart carries it. here is a pic yes we are planning a rear tank sometime in the future. i have thought about building one, but don't know you gonna do one? thanks everyone for the words of encouragement sometimes it seems like we haven't accomplished much, but what we have done has made the truck so much more fun to drive. being able to post up progress, no matter how small, and you guys complimenting, encouraging, and understanding make it that much easier to put in the hard work THANKS EVERYONE!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 11-13-2008 at 11:54 PM.

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