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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!

**65truckowner** · 04-05-2015, 08:48 PM

You are going to enjoy that new shop!

Ta2Don · 04-05-2015, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

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

6months and 2weeks….but who's counting???

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65truckowner

You are going to enjoy that new shop!

Yessir!!!

Grizz1963 · 04-06-2015, 01:06 AM

I think many of us are counting.

mjh1965 · 04-06-2015, 02:08 AM

Like I said on my thread , I took mine of the road a year ago . The rate it's going my estimate of two years is looking opptermistic . But who's counting I think the trouble is we all get distracted by other projects . Like me Don just keep going and when it's done it's done

markeb01 · 04-06-2015, 03:02 AM

One suggestion. If I had my motor perches out of the truck ever again, I would take a step drill and bore the center hole(s) to the next bigger size. I would use a big heavy washer during installation against the bolt head for reinforcement. Having that hole just a tad bigger would make installing the rubber mounts 1000% easier. I've struggled every time I've had to detach or reconnect the rubber mounts and having that extra bit of maneuvering room for the bolt would make the job much easier.

Ta2Don · 04-22-2015, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

One suggestion. If I had my motor perches out of the truck ever again, I would take a step drill and bore the center hole(s) to the next bigger size. I would use a big heavy washer during installation against the bolt head for reinforcement. Having that hole just a tad bigger would make installing the rubber mounts 1000% easier. I've struggled every time I've had to detach or reconnect the rubber mounts and having that extra bit of maneuvering room for the bolt would make the job much easier.

Thank You very much for the suggestion Mark!!!

I will do just that because when I first mounted the engine, I was working alone and even though I only stated the first bolt by hand (leaving it severely loose), I still ended up fighting with the other bolt...

Ta2Don · 04-22-2015, 12:38 PM

Not much to update, Honey-Do's have kept truck time to a serious minimum...

The only accomplishment this weekend was to finally pull the trigger on a wheel trade… A friend of mine wanted the 15's I had, and I needed 18's or bigger in order for the rear wheels to hit in case of a flat vs the u-bolts.

The kicker to the deal is that if my friend decides on a different direction for his 94 truck, I get my wheels back and keep the 20's...

I posted pics of these a year or so ago but here's a couple of shots of the wheels on my roller...

IMG_2720 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2722 by ta2don, on Flickr

TJ's Chevy · 04-22-2015, 04:12 PM

Checkin in brotha.

Will give you a call this week end. Hope all is going well. Man, I can't wait to have my 66's frame nice and black! lol Its probably gonna look perrtier than it should...found some paint I just gotta have....oh yeah...what was I sayin about my 66 NOT being a show truck.

lol. Talk to ya soon, and oooh...snazzy rims! lol

ibrown50 · 04-22-2015, 05:16 PM

I've been on with mine over 2 years, I agree with Martin it'll be done when its done. As a fellow "budget builder" and new to this thread I've enjoyed reading it. Love the wheels

Bomp · 04-22-2015, 06:44 PM

Diggin' on them Shoes.

Ta2Don · 04-22-2015, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Checkin in brotha.

Will give you a call this week end. Hope all is going well. Man, I can't wait to have my 66's frame nice and black! lol Its probably gonna look perrtier than it should...found some paint I just gotta have....oh yeah...what was I sayin about my 66 NOT being a show truck.

lol. Talk to ya soon, and oooh...snazzy rims! lol

Thanx Brotha!!!

Call me sometime Saturday after 9am your time...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibrown50

I've been on with mine over 2 years, I agree with Martin it'll be done when its done. As a fellow "budget builder" and new to this thread I've enjoyed reading it. Love the wheels

Thanx mate!!!

Welcome aboard my crazy train...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

Diggin' on them Shoes.

Thanx Brother!!! Hoping to see some updates on Steiner!!!

03-31-2015, 09:23 PM	#1301
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	#1302
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03-31-2015, 10:31 PM	#1304
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04-01-2015, 06:00 PM	#1307
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	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.

04-01-2015, 07:03 PM	#1308
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04-01-2015, 11:37 PM	#1309
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04-02-2015, 10:13 AM	#1310
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	#1311
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Have fun pouring the new slab in. Just don't fall in. __________________ 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

04-05-2015, 08:11 PM	#1312
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04-05-2015, 08:39 PM	#1314
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04-05-2015, 08:48 PM	#1315
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04-06-2015, 01:06 AM	#1317
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04-06-2015, 02:08 AM	#1318
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Like I said on my thread , I took mine of the road a year ago . The rate it's going my estimate of two years is looking opptermistic . But who's counting I think the trouble is we all get distracted by other projects . Like me Don just keep going and when it's done it's done __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

04-06-2015, 03:02 AM	#1319
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... One suggestion. If I had my motor perches out of the truck ever again, I would take a step drill and bore the center hole(s) to the next bigger size. I would use a big heavy washer during installation against the bolt head for reinforcement. Having that hole just a tad bigger would make installing the rubber mounts 1000% easier. I've struggled every time I've had to detach or reconnect the rubber mounts and having that extra bit of maneuvering room for the bolt would make the job much easier. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-22-2015, 12:38 PM	#1321
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Not much to update, Honey-Do's have kept truck time to a serious minimum... The only accomplishment this weekend was to finally pull the trigger on a wheel trade… A friend of mine wanted the 15's I had, and I needed 18's or bigger in order for the rear wheels to hit in case of a flat vs the u-bolts. The kicker to the deal is that if my friend decides on a different direction for his 94 truck, I get my wheels back and keep the 20's... I posted pics of these a year or so ago but here's a couple of shots of the wheels on my roller... IMG_2720 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2722 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

04-22-2015, 04:12 PM	#1322
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Checkin in brotha. Will give you a call this week end. Hope all is going well. Man, I can't wait to have my 66's frame nice and black! lol Its probably gonna look perrtier than it should...found some paint I just gotta have....oh yeah...what was I sayin about my 66 NOT being a show truck. lol. Talk to ya soon, and oooh...snazzy rims! lol __________________ 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

04-22-2015, 05:16 PM	#1323
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04-22-2015, 06:44 PM	#1324
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