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Ta2Don · 04-22-2015, 09:46 PM

I put Mark's suggestion into play and took the Motor perch holes up a notch...

dwcardfan · 04-23-2015, 12:09 AM

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Those wheels look sweet!

**clemdaddy** · 04-23-2015, 07:42 AM

you gotta love mark. that tip on expanding the hole on the mount. i've struggled with stabbing those bolts, don't know how many times. sometimes the simplest stuff can be the best idea. thanks mark...

like the wheels and even with all the honey-dos you're making good progress.
stay the course my friend...

1963c-10 · 04-23-2015, 08:13 AM

Nice rims on the frame. Mounts cleaned up good also. Keep on trucking Don!!!

Ta2Don · 04-23-2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Posted via Mobile Device
Those wheels look sweet!

If possible I hope you can get down this way Saturday May 9th… will text you about our Studio's 20th Anniv shindig...

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

you gotta love mark. that tip on expanding the hole on the mount. i've struggled with stabbing those bolts, don't know how many times. sometimes the simplest stuff can be the best idea. thanks mark...

like the wheels and even with all the honey-dos you're making good progress.
stay the course my friend...

As soon as I read Mark's suggestion I thought to myself… "DONE"

So, in the midst of remodeling our bedroom, read paint and flooring, I plan on getting the motor perches installed this coming weekend and dropping the Engine and Trans in so I can prepare for any Trans mount mods that may be required for the NV3500 5 Speed...

On top of that, May marks 20 years my Tattoo Studio has been open here in Searcy…

Saturday May 9th we are hosting an impromptu Truck, Car, Hot Rod & Bike Cruise-In…

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice rims on the frame. Mounts cleaned up good also. Keep on trucking Don!!!

Thanks Man!

TJ's Chevy · 04-23-2015, 11:28 AM

Big enough hole for 8 grade bolts. lol

Ta2Don · 04-23-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Big enough hole for 8 grade bolts. lol

and hopefully no struggling with either one...

likaroc13 · 04-23-2015, 11:10 PM

Congrats on the 20 year mark! Hope the show turns out great for ya'll. Sounds like a nice deal you made on the wheels too.

Ta2Don · 04-24-2015, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Congrats on the 20 year mark! Hope the show turns out great for ya'll. Sounds like a nice deal you made on the wheels too.

Thanks Brotha!!!

dwcardfan · 04-25-2015, 05:13 PM

Sounds like fun!!! Give me a shout. If I'm not working I will try to swing by.

Ta2Don · 04-26-2015, 11:24 PM

Getting the Honey-do's finished up… so today I found a couple of hours of truck time...

Rolled the chassis outta the weeds and into the tent after rolling the 47 rat into the weeds...

IMG_2765 by ta2don, on Flickr
On the plate for today…
Mount the engine and trans and see what mods, if any, may be needed for trans crossmember…

IMG_2768 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2772 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2773 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2774 by ta2don, on Flickr
Engine and Trans mated up and ready for the install…

IMG_2775 by ta2don, on Flickr
At home on the frame...

IMG_2783 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2784 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2785 by ta2don, on Flickr

That's all for today…

2 Weeks away is our 20th Anniversary Shindig at the Studio… Impromptu Car show, should be a blast...

Laterz...

Ta2Don · 04-26-2015, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Sounds like fun!!! Give me a shout. If I'm not working I will try to swing by.

Will Do!!!

TJ's Chevy · 04-27-2015, 12:21 AM

Can't wait for when I get to that point brotha!

Looks good! Is that an NV4500? Wish I could make it to the car show bud.

Ah well, maybe one day. Get that cab mounted! lol

mjh1965 · 04-27-2015, 02:53 AM

Looking good Don . Enjoy your party in two weeks . Will call you soon

Grizz1963 · 04-27-2015, 02:54 AM

That's some good progress Don.

I just showed Nicola the wheels, this is a great pic for a motivational screensaver too.

What were those wheels from? I cannot remember if you mentioned previously.

**65truckowner** · 04-27-2015, 09:03 AM

Don things are looking good.

1963c-10 · 04-27-2015, 09:17 AM

Nice work Don. You can roll the '47 up this way if your too crowded down there!!

likaroc13 · 04-27-2015, 10:52 AM

Ta2Don · 04-28-2015, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Can't wait for when I get to that point brotha!

Looks good! Is that an NV4500? Wish I could make it to the car show bud.

Ah well, maybe one day. Get that cab mounted! lol

The Trans is a NV3500, same as Chevy used in my 90 model 2wd Silverado...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjh1965

Looking good Don . Enjoy your party in two weeks . Will call you soon

Thanks Mate...

Will chat Wed...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

That's some good progress Don.

I just showed Nicola the wheels, this is a great pic for a motivational screensaver too.

What were those wheels from? I cannot remember if you mentioned previously.

Cheers Mate!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65truckowner

Don things are looking good.

Thanks Man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice work Don. You can roll the '47 up this way if your too crowded down there!!

Thanx Brotha!!!

and the '47 should start seeing some action soon, gotta get past our Anniversary shindig...

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Thanx Brotha!!!

greg65 · 04-28-2015, 09:56 AM

Nice work Don.

1963c-10 · 04-28-2015, 09:59 AM

I'd like to make it down to one of them one of these days. Need the truck running 1st, but they look fun.

TJ's Chevy · 04-28-2015, 11:34 AM

Lol, Sorry brotha! I keep forgetting! To many builds being watched! lol

Ta2Don · 04-28-2015, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg65

Nice work Don.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I'd like to make it down to one of them one of these days. Need the truck running 1st, but they look fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Lol, Sorry brotha! I keep forgetting! To many builds being watched! lol

Thanks Guyz...

another update on the way!!!

Ta2Don · 04-28-2015, 06:25 PM

Was lucky enough to squeeze in some additional albeit valuable truck time...

I started in yesterday getting the trans crossmember mounted, but as soon as I got the holes drilled I had to take my daughter to the ER… She's been having low BP problems and chest pains, and recent Dr. and ER visits have netted very little relief or even explanations… Well last night while going through her test results the Dr's discovered a blood clot in her lung… She is now hospitalized and being treated…

so today I got back after it and mounted the crossmember… Here's the frame with my markings for the drilling process...

IMG_2787 by ta2don, on Flickr

I neglected to get a pic of it bolted in… but here's a shot I took before drilling…

IMG_2796 by ta2don, on Flickr

Then I measured for my driveshaft, and in the process was pleasantly surprised to find that the Driveshaft a friend hooked me up with is the proper length...

I originally measured and thought it was an inch too long…

I referred back to a saying my ex-father in law used to repeat often… "Measure Twice, Cut Once.":roll eyes:

I then removed the yoke and u-joints…

IMG_2812 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2814 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2815 by ta2don, on Flickr

Then I cleaned the driveshaft and correct yoke of rust, grease and grime and finally painted...

IMG_2819 by ta2don, on Flickr

IMG_2820 by ta2don, on Flickr

Tomorrow I'll get new U-joints and get those installed...

That's all today...

dwcardfan · 04-28-2015, 06:40 PM

That thing will be on the road before long!!!!!

04-22-2015, 09:46 PM	#1326
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I put Mark's suggestion into play and took the Motor perch holes up a notch... IMG_2730 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

04-23-2015, 12:09 AM	#1327
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Posted via Mobile Device Those wheels look sweet!

04-23-2015, 07:42 AM	#1328
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... you gotta love mark. that tip on expanding the hole on the mount. i've struggled with stabbing those bolts, don't know how many times. sometimes the simplest stuff can be the best idea. thanks mark... like the wheels and even with all the honey-dos you're making good progress. stay the course my friend...

04-23-2015, 08:13 AM	#1329
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Nice rims on the frame. Mounts cleaned up good also. Keep on trucking Don!!! __________________ 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

04-23-2015, 11:28 AM	#1331
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Big enough hole for 8 grade bolts. 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

04-23-2015, 11:10 PM	#1333
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Congrats on the 20 year mark! Hope the show turns out great for ya'll. Sounds like a nice deal you made on the wheels too. __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

04-25-2015, 05:13 PM	#1335
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Sounds like fun!!! Give me a shout. If I'm not working I will try to swing by. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

04-26-2015, 11:24 PM	#1336
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Getting the Honey-do's finished up… so today I found a couple of hours of truck time... Rolled the chassis outta the weeds and into the tent after rolling the 47 rat into the weeds... IMG_2765 by ta2don, on Flickr On the plate for today… Mount the engine and trans and see what mods, if any, may be needed for trans crossmember… IMG_2768 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2772 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2773 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2774 by ta2don, on Flickr Engine and Trans mated up and ready for the install… IMG_2775 by ta2don, on Flickr At home on the frame... IMG_2783 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2784 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2785 by ta2don, on Flickr That's all for today… 2 Weeks away is our 20th Anniversary Shindig at the Studio… Impromptu Car show, should be a blast... Laterz... __________________ 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

04-27-2015, 12:21 AM	#1338
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Can't wait for when I get to that point brotha! Looks good! Is that an NV4500? Wish I could make it to the car show bud. Ah well, maybe one day. Get that cab mounted! 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

04-27-2015, 02:53 AM	#1339
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looking good Don . Enjoy your party in two weeks . Will call you soon __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

04-27-2015, 02:54 AM	#1340
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... That's some good progress Don. I just showed Nicola the wheels, this is a great pic for a motivational screensaver too. What were those wheels from? I cannot remember if you mentioned previously. __________________ 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.

04-27-2015, 09:03 AM	#1341
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04-27-2015, 09:17 AM	#1342
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Nice work Don. You can roll the '47 up this way if your too crowded down there!! __________________ 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

04-27-2015, 10:52 AM	#1343
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

04-28-2015, 09:56 AM	#1345
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04-28-2015, 09:59 AM	#1346
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I'd like to make it down to one of them one of these days. Need the truck running 1st, but they look fun. __________________ 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

04-28-2015, 11:34 AM	#1347
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Lol, Sorry brotha! I keep forgetting! To many builds being watched! 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

04-28-2015, 06:25 PM	#1349
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Was lucky enough to squeeze in some additional albeit valuable truck time... I started in yesterday getting the trans crossmember mounted, but as soon as I got the holes drilled I had to take my daughter to the ER… She's been having low BP problems and chest pains, and recent Dr. and ER visits have netted very little relief or even explanations… Well last night while going through her test results the Dr's discovered a blood clot in her lung… She is now hospitalized and being treated… so today I got back after it and mounted the crossmember… Here's the frame with my markings for the drilling process... IMG_2787 by ta2don, on Flickr I neglected to get a pic of it bolted in… but here's a shot I took before drilling… IMG_2796 by ta2don, on Flickr Then I measured for my driveshaft, and in the process was pleasantly surprised to find that the Driveshaft a friend hooked me up with is the proper length... I originally measured and thought it was an inch too long… I referred back to a saying my ex-father in law used to repeat often… "Measure Twice, Cut Once.":roll eyes: I then removed the yoke and u-joints… IMG_2812 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2814 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2815 by ta2don, on Flickr Then I cleaned the driveshaft and correct yoke of rust, grease and grime and finally painted... IMG_2819 by ta2don, on Flickr IMG_2820 by ta2don, on Flickr Tomorrow I'll get new U-joints and get those installed... That's all 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

04-28-2015, 06:40 PM	#1350
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