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**TJ's Chevy** · 05-29-2015, 10:53 AM

Nice score on the gauge clusters brotha.

Ta2Don · 06-01-2015, 10:13 PM

My weekend started off with big plans...

Had the use of a plasma cutter, that decided to quit after cutting about 5% of what I'd planned on cutting...

After the Plans to cut a bunch of stuff were scrapped, I spent the remainder of Sunday starting the filling process of the pool and spending time with the wife...

Today I rolled the cab into position to get started on preparing it for re-installation…

IMG_3441 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

After uncovering the tarp, and discovering a colony of ants had taken up roots on the roof… a bit of ant spray and off to work…

IMG_3443 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

I began by removing the heater box and wiring harness… This switch will have to be replaced…

IMG_3445 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Spaghetti...

IMG_3447 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3450 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Good plan on replacing the 50 year old wiring… these wires hooking up the turn signal flasher have obviously been overheated…

IMG_3449 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Then it was on to the floor… The hole for the Automatic shifter had to be welded up and a new hole for the 5 Speed shifter cut… Then weld up 44 various bolt holes that had been drilled into the floor...

IMG_3451 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3453 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3455 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3456 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Next is to grind the welds a bit, prep the floor for the sound deadener, sand and paint interior, install yet to be purchased wiring harness… and on and on…

Moving forward...

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-01-2015, 11:36 PM

Good work brotha.

Hoping to start painting my frame this weekend. Lets see who gets their "planned painting" done 1st. lol

See ya bro.

dwcardfan · 06-02-2015, 12:56 AM

Looking good brother!!!! I used peal and seal from lowes it was a lot cheaper than some of the other stuff and it looks just like it. I think it was $16 dollars roll and I used 3 rolls on the floor.

**clemdaddy** · 06-02-2015, 06:49 AM

good work don. i just got my harnesses from classic truck parts in kansas city. pricey but fit and function were very good. i'm not a rewire guy, much prefer to just plug up repro wiring and be done with it.

the floor in your truck looks in great shape... keep rocking on bro.

Jeff La · 06-02-2015, 10:59 AM

Yes the floor looks great

markeb01 · 06-02-2015, 03:02 PM

I've been a little behind in staying current on everything going on. Belated congrats on the wedding ceremonies. That has to be a gratifying feeling for everyone involved. Hope everyone is having a productive week. Regards, Mark.

1963c-10 · 06-02-2015, 04:59 PM

I think I may have an extra resistor for the heater Don. Give me a day or two to look for you. I have a whole 65 heater boxed up and use for it.

Ta2Don · 06-02-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Good work brotha.

Hoping to start painting my frame this weekend. Lets see who gets their "planned painting" done 1st. lol

See ya bro.

Upcoming Update… Thanks Brotha!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Looking good brother!!!! I used peal and seal from lowes it was a lot cheaper than some of the other stuff and it looks just like it. I think it was $16 dollars roll and I used 3 rolls on the floor.

Thanks Brother!

Think I'll be visiting Lowes soon...

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

good work don. i just got my harnesses from classic truck parts in kansas city. pricey but fit and function were very good. i'm not a rewire guy, much prefer to just plug up repro wiring and be done with it.

the floor in your truck looks in great shape... keep rocking on bro.

Thanx Clem! I'm looking at either American Autowire or the Ron Francis kit…
Floor has been fixed before, not the best job, but solid...

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Originally Posted by Jeff La

Yes the floor looks great

Thnaks...

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

I've been a little behind in staying current on everything going on. Belated congrats on the wedding ceremonies. That has to be a gratifying feeling for everyone involved. Hope everyone is having a productive week. Regards, Mark.

Staying productive… or at least trying to...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

I think I may have an extra resistor for the heater Don. Give me a day or two to look for you. I have a whole 65 heater boxed up and use for it.

That would be cool, I'll shoot you a text...

Ta2Don · 06-02-2015, 09:15 PM

Between dealing with filling the pool, and finding out the flow control valve for the filter is shot...

and taking the dog to the vet, I was able to get the cab completely in primer...

Here's the floor in primer…

IMG_3459 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3460 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

The interior…

IMG_3463 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3465 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3469 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3470 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

That's all for today...

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-02-2015, 09:33 PM

You beat me brotha! lol Great work!

Ta2Don · 06-02-2015, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

You beat me brotha! lol Great work!

Get on it Brotha!!!

**65truckowner** · 06-03-2015, 09:00 AM

Looking good. What color are you going with on the interior?

Ta2Don · 06-03-2015, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65truckowner

Looking good. What color are you going with on the interior?

Thanks Daniel...

Teal and White for the interior…

Ta2Don · 06-03-2015, 10:03 PM

Little project…

IMG_3473 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-04-2015, 09:36 PM

Primer looks good brotha! Liking the little project.

Ta2Don · 06-04-2015, 10:17 PM

Got a couple of boxes in today via the USPS, i.e. Snail Mail...

Stoked, my 710 Cap arrived… AKA my Oil Cap...

Seen a story on FB recently describing a blonde who couldn't find the oil filler cap on her car, because all she could find was the 710 Cap...

IMG_3478 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

My Valve Cover Vent arrived also, then was taped off and the painting begun…

IMG_3481 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3482 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

After a trip to town I returned with floor insulation… Thanks Donnie "dwcardfan" for the product tip…

IMG_3484 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-05-2015, 09:58 AM

Looks good brotha! Sometimes I still wish I got that finned valve cover for my 292! lol Would have Loved doing blue in the middle of each fin.

Maybe its not to late.....

http://12bolt.com/250292_products/fi...92_valve_cover

Ta2Don · 06-06-2015, 10:47 PM

Thanks Brotha...

Here's a pic of the vent painted and unmasked…

IMG_3485 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Today I dropped by a local carshow before work… Our trucks were well represented…

IMG_3524 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3525 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3538 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3588 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

IMG_3544 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-07-2015, 12:01 AM

Grizz1963 · 06-07-2015, 01:31 AM

I do like the idea of the flip fronts on our trucks.

However, just how sensible and practical is it? (Knowing sensible is not a word used to describe me often)

Red truck is absolutely stonking.

**clemdaddy** · 06-07-2015, 07:54 AM

your project is moving along great Don. always like seeing the progress. good work partner...

Ta2Don · 06-07-2015, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

I do like the idea of the flip fronts on our trucks.

However, just how sensible and practical is it? (Knowing sensible is not a word used to describe me often)

Red truck is absolutely stonking.

Stonking??? I like the flip front, another friend of mine out in North Carolina is toying with the idea of doing a 74 that way and after seeing that same truck posted on FB he asked if I had any other pics which I did and sent him already...

He's building a 65 as well...

I think he may have ideas for that one too…

Here's the other pic I sent him…

IMG_3525 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

your project is moving along great Don. always like seeing the progress. good work partner...

Thanks Clem!
Should have the cab on real soon…

Alan's Classic · 06-07-2015, 10:35 PM

With the move I haven't been able to check on folks progress except what I see on FB. Your making some great progress.

Did you get the 710 cap off my FB page?

I also used the peel n seal works good.

Ta2Don · 06-07-2015, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

The truck is rolling right along. Looking good brother. Looks like a nice car show.

Thanks Brother!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

With the move I haven't been able to check on folks progress except what I see on FB. Your making some great progress.

Did you get the 710 cap off my FB page?

I also used the peel n seal works good.

Yes I did get the 710 cap from you…

Congrats on the move, been watching progress on FB...

05-29-2015, 10:53 AM	#1
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Nice score on the gauge clusters brotha. __________________ 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

06-01-2015, 10:13 PM	#2
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... My weekend started off with big plans... Had the use of a plasma cutter, that decided to quit after cutting about 5% of what I'd planned on cutting... After the Plans to cut a bunch of stuff were scrapped, I spent the remainder of Sunday starting the filling process of the pool and spending time with the wife... Today I rolled the cab into position to get started on preparing it for re-installation… IMG_3441 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr After uncovering the tarp, and discovering a colony of ants had taken up roots on the roof… a bit of ant spray and off to work… IMG_3443 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr I began by removing the heater box and wiring harness… This switch will have to be replaced… IMG_3445 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Spaghetti... IMG_3447 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3450 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Good plan on replacing the 50 year old wiring… these wires hooking up the turn signal flasher have obviously been overheated… IMG_3449 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Then it was on to the floor… The hole for the Automatic shifter had to be welded up and a new hole for the 5 Speed shifter cut… Then weld up 44 various bolt holes that had been drilled into the floor... IMG_3451 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3453 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3453 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3455 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3456 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Next is to grind the welds a bit, prep the floor for the sound deadener, sand and paint interior, install yet to be purchased wiring harness… and on and on… Moving forward... __________________ 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; 06-01-2015 at 10:15 PM. Reason: spelling

06-01-2015, 11:36 PM	#3
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Good work brotha. Hoping to start painting my frame this weekend. Lets see who gets their "planned painting" done 1st. lol See ya bro. __________________ 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

06-02-2015, 12:56 AM	#4
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looking good brother!!!! I used peal and seal from lowes it was a lot cheaper than some of the other stuff and it looks just like it. I think it was $16 dollars roll and I used 3 rolls on the floor. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

06-02-2015, 06:49 AM	#5
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... good work don. i just got my harnesses from classic truck parts in kansas city. pricey but fit and function were very good. i'm not a rewire guy, much prefer to just plug up repro wiring and be done with it. the floor in your truck looks in great shape... keep rocking on bro.

06-02-2015, 10:59 AM	#6
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Yes the floor looks great

06-02-2015, 03:02 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I've been a little behind in staying current on everything going on. Belated congrats on the wedding ceremonies. That has to be a gratifying feeling for everyone involved. Hope everyone is having a productive week. Regards, Mark. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-02-2015, 04:59 PM	#8
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I think I may have an extra resistor for the heater Don. Give me a day or two to look for you. I have a whole 65 heater boxed up and use for it. __________________ 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

06-02-2015, 09:15 PM	#10
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Between dealing with filling the pool, and finding out the flow control valve for the filter is shot... and taking the dog to the vet, I was able to get the cab completely in primer... Here's the floor in primer… IMG_3459 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3460 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr The interior… IMG_3463 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3465 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3469 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3470 by Donald Olivo, 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

06-02-2015, 09:33 PM	#11
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... You beat me brotha! lol Great work! __________________ 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

06-03-2015, 09:00 AM	#13
65truckowner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,304	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looking good. What color are you going with on the interior? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

06-03-2015, 10:03 PM	#15
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Little project… IMG_3473 by Donald Olivo, 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

06-04-2015, 09:36 PM	#16
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Primer looks good brotha! Liking the little project. __________________ 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

06-04-2015, 10:17 PM	#17
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Got a couple of boxes in today via the USPS, i.e. Snail Mail... Stoked, my 710 Cap arrived… AKA my Oil Cap... Seen a story on FB recently describing a blonde who couldn't find the oil filler cap on her car, because all she could find was the 710 Cap... IMG_3478 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr My Valve Cover Vent arrived also, then was taped off and the painting begun… IMG_3481 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3482 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr After a trip to town I returned with floor insulation… Thanks Donnie "dwcardfan" for the product tip… IMG_3484 by Donald Olivo, 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

06-05-2015, 09:58 AM	#18
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looks good brotha! Sometimes I still wish I got that finned valve cover for my 292! lol Would have Loved doing blue in the middle of each fin. Maybe its not to late..... http://12bolt.com/250292_products/fi...92_valve_cover __________________ 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



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06-06-2015, 10:47 PM	#19
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks Brotha... Here's a pic of the vent painted and unmasked… IMG_3485 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Today I dropped by a local carshow before work… Our trucks were well represented… IMG_3524 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3525 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3538 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3588 by Donald Olivo, on Flickr IMG_3544 by Donald Olivo, 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

06-07-2015, 12:01 AM	#20
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... __________________ 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

06-07-2015, 01:31 AM	#21
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,509	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I do like the idea of the flip fronts on our trucks. However, just how sensible and practical is it? (Knowing sensible is not a word used to describe me often) Red truck is absolutely stonking. __________________ 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.

06-07-2015, 07:54 AM	#22
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... your project is moving along great Don. always like seeing the progress. good work partner...

06-07-2015, 10:35 PM	#24
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... With the move I haven't been able to check on folks progress except what I see on FB. Your making some great progress. Did you get the 710 cap off my FB page? I also used the peel n seal works good. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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