Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

[65truckowner]

Don things are looking good.

[1963c-10]

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

[likaroc13]

[Ta2Don]

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...

Originally Posted by mjh1965

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

Thanks Mate... Will chat Wed...

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!

Originally Posted by 65truckowner

Don things are looking good.

Thanks Man!

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...

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Thanx Brotha!!!

[greg65]

Nice work Don.

[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.

[TJ's Chevy]

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

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by greg65

Nice work Don.

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.

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]

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]

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

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

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

[clemdaddy]

hope all is well with your daughter my friend. we will be praying for her and hoping for a quick recovery... at least, now you know what the trouble was.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

hope all is well with your daughter my friend. we will be praying for her and hoping for a quick recovery... at least, now you know what the trouble was.

x2! Glad they were able to find the problem & get her treated before anything worse came about.

[1963c-10]

One pretty looking driveshaft!!

And prayers out for your daughter!!!!!

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

hope all is well with your daughter my friend. we will be praying for her and hoping for a quick recovery... at least, now you know what the trouble was.

Originally Posted by likaroc13

x2! Glad they were able to find the problem & get her treated before anything worse came about.

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

One pretty looking driveshaft!!

And prayers out for your daughter!!!!!

Thanx Guyz...

[TJ's Chevy]

Dang brotha! That drive shaft is gonna glow in the dark! Don't forget to polish it everytime yer done driving it for the day.

[Ta2Don]

Gotta grab the correct u-joint for the rear tomorrow and by the end of my weekend I should have the driveshaft installed...

[Ta2Don]

Daughter is responding well to treatment…

After a couple of busy days at work, and some appts for today that had to re-schedule, DAY OFF!!!

Other than a trip to Lowes to grab some Top Soil, Manure & Sand (for a small garden area) I was able to get some truck time in...

FIrst a couple of pics of the Trans crossmember bolted in…
IMG_2835 by ta2don, on Flickr
IMG_2836 by ta2don, on Flickr

Yesterday I grabbed the crossbreed U-Joint and here's a shot of it on the rear-end pinion… The pinion section is just a bit narrower and the end caps a bit smaller in diameter then the Driveshaft section…
IMG_2915 by ta2don, on Flickr

The Driveshaft installed...
IMG_2925 by ta2don, on Flickr

Finally I started mocking up the Serpantine Belt set-up… The A/C Compressor is just there for belt placement, I will be using an A/C delete pulley until I save enough pennies for a vintage air system… The Alternator is AWOL... Gotta pick it up Monday from the rebuilder… The bearings were toast...
IMG_2928 by ta2don, on Flickr

Finally, a shot of JoJo sitting in the truck as we arrived at the studio this morning...
IMG_2924 by ta2don, on Flickr

[clemdaddy]

jojo is a faithful friend...

good work on the driveshaft... closing in.

[Jeff La]

Prayers for your daughter Don.

[TJ's Chevy]

Dang brotha! That drive shaft IS gonna glow! lol Good job!

[mjh1965]

Looking good Don not long now and you'll be putting the cab on . Has Jojo got his paw on the door to steady himself because of you driving too fast

[Modges'66]

Forge ahead Don!
All is looking great so far!
Everyday you are getting closer to the finish-line, just don't lose sight!

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

jojo is a faithful friend...

good work on the driveshaft... closing in.

Yes he is… 5 Months and closing fast...

Originally Posted by Jeff La

Prayers for your daughter Don.

Thanx Brotha...

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Dang brotha! That drive shaft IS gonna glow! lol Good job!

Originally Posted by mjh1965

Looking good Don not long now and you'll be putting the cab on . Has Jojo got his paw on the door to steady himself because of you driving too fast

We had just stopped at the studio, and he was probably thinking… "Why are we stopping?"

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Forge ahead Don!
All is looking great so far!
Everyday you are getting closer to the finish-line, just don't lose sight!

Getting excited and focused on that finish line...

[Ta2Don]

Today I forged ahead a bit... the term forged stolen from Modges… see previous post...

I started out rebuilding the edelbrock carb I bought a while back…
IMG_2937 by ta2don, on Flickr
IMG_2938 by ta2don, on Flickr
IMG_2939 by ta2don, on Flickr

Float levels re-adjusted…they were way off...
IMG_2940 by ta2don, on Flickr
Bowls needed serious cleaning...
IMG_2941 by ta2don, on Flickr

All cleaned up and mounted, along with new dipstick doing it's best to photobomb...
IMG_2949 by ta2don, on Flickr

The last pic today is the front of the engine… again… this time the P/S pulley is painted and I am now on the hunt for a high pressure hose that will tie the older fitting on the box to the newer style fitting on the new style pump...
IMG_2950 by ta2don, on Flickr

The Alternator will re-appear tomorrow and before I bow out, I must say THANK YOU!!! to Markb01… In the process of slapping all the engine stuff together I started researching my options for a fuel pump… After reading a few threads, I decided to PM Mark and get his opinion since I'd read his thread through his fun involving fuel delivery systems… He graciously responded very quickly and endured more questions and provided links to the products (Pre-pump fitter, Pump, and Relay) he recommended… I thanked him and immediately ordered said parts...
The plan is to fire the engine the day or so after Mother's Day!!!