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Jeff La · 03-05-2015, 12:16 PM

Some nice white stuff there and some nice work also.

Ta2Don · 03-05-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

looks like you got a bunch more of the white stuff than we did... not to worry, we got a big warm up coming...

Yes we do have warmer weather looming, High today 32 and a week from today forecast to be 67...

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Originally Posted by mjh1965

Ever thought of moving to Florida Don

Once or twice a month...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff La

Some nice white stuff there and some nice work also.

Thanks Man!

bj383ss · 03-06-2015, 09:06 AM

Poor Cab!

Ta2Don · 03-15-2015, 11:04 PM

More truck time now that Old Man Winter and the ensuing rain have relented...

Started out today finishing a couple of work related projects…

IMG_2022 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2025 by ta2don, on Flickr

Then back to the Power Steering oops that was due to me getting ahead of the game...

So today, after my other project time and some quality time with the better half…

I pulled the P/S Box and cut the adapter plate loose… Then re-installed in the proper location, mounted the Center-Link, then mounted the Sway-Bar…

IMG_2029 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2028 by ta2don, on Flickr

Finally rolled the chassis out for a comparison photo, first photo is the GMC Frame with the 85 front crossmember but before Plasma Cutter surgery to remove the leaf spring rear and replace with the Chevy Trailing Arm set-up...

Last pic is from today… Still a bit of rake, but not quite as much...

IMG_0986 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2031 by ta2don, on Flickr

Ta2Don · 03-16-2015, 10:34 PM

No fear of this Trans Crossmember rusting...

50 years of crud and road grime has kept this steel free of rust…

IMG_2046 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2048 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2047 by ta2don, on Flickr

After some clean via scraper and wire brushes… and a coat of undercoating paint...

IMG_2054 by ta2don, on Flickr

That's all for today...

**TJ's Chevy** · 03-16-2015, 10:35 PM

Now that's just to easy.

Ta2Don · 03-16-2015, 10:39 PM

hey TJ, tell my shoulders and back how easy this was...

likaroc13 · 03-16-2015, 10:49 PM

looking good Don! my crossmember was pretty caked up as well...unfortunately, mine wasn't as easily accessible as yours...I did lots of squirming & contortion maneuvers just to get it as clean as I could...needless to say, my neck & back were not very appreciative

dwcardfan · 03-17-2015, 09:50 AM

Looking good brother. It was good talking to you the other day. I hope you get lots of truck time.

jlsanborn · 03-17-2015, 10:24 AM

The roller looks great! Quite the transformation on that cross member too!

Ta2Don · 03-17-2015, 10:38 PM

Thanks for checking in guys!!!

Today I started the clean-up on the Accelerator Pedal from an '87 Silverado...

Still need to clean and paint the rod the pedal is attached to and clean the pedal as well…

Untitled by ta2don, on Flickr

Gonna be out of pocket for the next week, leaving out in the morning to help Brother-in-law move from Maryland to Arkansas...

Ta2Don · 03-31-2015, 09:23 PM

After a coupe of days of Honeydooz and yard work I finally got out into the shed and finished the Accelerator pedal…

IMG_2456 by ta2don, on Flickr

Then cleaned the bolts that bolt the Motor perches to the frame and painted the perches… Small steps...

IMG_2453 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2455 by ta2don, on Flickr

That's all for today… next step is to mount the Engine and Trans and get ready to re-install the cab...

**TJ's Chevy** · 03-31-2015, 09:28 PM

Looks good Brotha! Shot ya a call.

dwcardfan · 03-31-2015, 09:48 PM

Nice progress!!!!!!

Bomp · 03-31-2015, 10:31 PM

Motor install then the cab. Getting closer. Always a good feeling.

**clemdaddy** · 04-01-2015, 08:14 AM

nicccceee.
remember when we could stay up all night doing this stuff? no, me either.

good job bro, closing in.

1963c-10 · 04-01-2015, 08:45 AM

Nice progress Don. You'll be cruising again in no time!!!

Grizz1963 · 04-01-2015, 06:00 PM

Neat Don.

Progress is progress.

McMurphy · 04-01-2015, 07:03 PM

Progress buddy !!!

Jeff La · 04-01-2015, 11:37 PM

One step closer

Ta2Don · 04-02-2015, 10:13 AM

Thanks for checking in Guyz!!!

Progress may slow a bit after the Engine and Cab re-install as I plan on pouring a slab for the new Shop building...

**TJ's Chevy** · 04-02-2015, 10:28 AM

Have fun pouring the new slab in.

Just don't fall in.

**Palf70Step** · 04-05-2015, 08:11 PM

Finally caught up with this thread. Nice work Don!

Ta2Don · 04-05-2015, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Have fun pouring the new slab in.

Just don't fall in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Finally caught up with this thread. Nice work Don!

Thank you Sir!

chad64chevy · 04-05-2015, 08:39 PM

nice progress don, 6 months and counting down, lol!

03-05-2015, 12:16 PM	#1
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Some nice white stuff there and some nice work also.

03-06-2015, 09:06 AM	#3
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Poor Cab! __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

03-15-2015, 11:04 PM	#4
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... More truck time now that Old Man Winter and the ensuing rain have relented... Started out today finishing a couple of work related projects… IMG_2022 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2025 by ta2don, on Flickr Then back to the Power Steering oops that was due to me getting ahead of the game... So today, after my other project time and some quality time with the better half… I pulled the P/S Box and cut the adapter plate loose… Then re-installed in the proper location, mounted the Center-Link, then mounted the Sway-Bar… IMG_2029 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2028 by ta2don, on Flickr Finally rolled the chassis out for a comparison photo, first photo is the GMC Frame with the 85 front crossmember but before Plasma Cutter surgery to remove the leaf spring rear and replace with the Chevy Trailing Arm set-up... Last pic is from today… Still a bit of rake, but not quite as much... IMG_0986 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2031 by ta2don, on Flickr __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD Last edited by Ta2Don; 03-15-2015 at 11:06 PM. Reason: add comment

03-16-2015, 10:34 PM	#5
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... No fear of this Trans Crossmember rusting... 50 years of crud and road grime has kept this steel free of rust… IMG_2046 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2048 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2047 by ta2don, on Flickr After some clean via scraper and wire brushes… and a coat of undercoating paint... IMG_2054 by ta2don, on Flickr That's all for today... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

03-16-2015, 10:35 PM	#6
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Now that's just to easy. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

03-16-2015, 10:39 PM	#7
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... hey TJ, tell my shoulders and back how easy this was... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

03-16-2015, 10:49 PM	#8
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... looking good Don! my crossmember was pretty caked up as well...unfortunately, mine wasn't as easily accessible as yours...I did lots of squirming & contortion maneuvers just to get it as clean as I could...needless to say, my neck & back were not very appreciative __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

03-17-2015, 09:50 AM	#9
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looking good brother. It was good talking to you the other day. I hope you get lots of truck time. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

03-17-2015, 10:24 AM	#10
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03-17-2015, 10:38 PM	#11
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks for checking in guys!!! Today I started the clean-up on the Accelerator Pedal from an '87 Silverado... Still need to clean and paint the rod the pedal is attached to and clean the pedal as well… Untitled by ta2don, on Flickr Gonna be out of pocket for the next week, leaving out in the morning to help Brother-in-law move from Maryland to Arkansas... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

03-31-2015, 09:23 PM	#12
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... After a coupe of days of Honeydooz and yard work I finally got out into the shed and finished the Accelerator pedal… IMG_2456 by ta2don, on Flickr Then cleaned the bolts that bolt the Motor perches to the frame and painted the perches… Small steps... IMG_2453 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2455 by ta2don, on Flickr That's all for today… next step is to mount the Engine and Trans and get ready to re-install the cab... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

03-31-2015, 09:28 PM	#13
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03-31-2015, 09:48 PM	#14
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03-31-2015, 10:31 PM	#15
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clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... nicccceee. remember when we could stay up all night doing this stuff? no, me either. good job bro, closing in.



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04-01-2015, 08:45 AM	#17
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Nice progress Don. You'll be cruising again in no time!!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-01-2015, 06:00 PM	#18
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,509	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Neat Don. Progress is progress. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

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04-02-2015, 10:13 AM	#21
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks for checking in Guyz!!! Progress may slow a bit after the Engine and Cab re-install as I plan on pouring a slab for the new Shop building... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

04-02-2015, 10:28 AM	#22
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04-05-2015, 08:11 PM	#23
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04-05-2015, 08:39 PM	#25
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