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joe231 · 11-16-2008, 09:11 PM

joe231 · 12-09-2008, 10:40 PM

well, the tear down has begun!!!
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Alan's Classic · 12-09-2008, 11:30 PM

The group of non-driving trucks is growing.

. I might have over looked it, but what is your plan/goal with the truck.

joe231 · 12-09-2008, 11:41 PM

originally the plan was weld up the holes in the firewall, rockers, floors, corners, vintage air install, clean and paint frame in front and rear of cab, paint under the hood, re-seal and paint the engine, 700R4 install, paint inside the cab and jambs, all new rubber.....
now thinking pull the cab too, paint or powdercoat the entire frame, new wiring, plumbing, rear gas tank, basically everything but the body and paint on the outside. We want to have it back together to cruise it next summer and work on the body and paint the following winter. might be a bit much to get done by then, we shall see

**Captainfab** · 12-10-2008, 12:50 AM

That sounds possible, as long as you have the time necessary to accomplish it. As it sits now you have a fair amount of work ahead of you....but we're all here to encourage you. Oh, and don't forget to post lots of pics along the way.....

I couldn't resist that......

scotts62 · 12-10-2008, 01:02 AM

Heck yeah man!

Pics we have to have pics so keep them coming or the picture police will get you

Need help just haller

joe231 · 12-10-2008, 01:02 AM

thanks for the words of encouragement

careful what you ask for scott, i'll put you to work

scotts62 · 12-10-2008, 01:06 AM

TimE · 12-10-2008, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

originally the plan was weld up the holes in the firewall, rockers, floors, corners, vintage air install, clean and paint frame in front and rear of cab, paint under the hood, re-seal and paint the engine, 700R4 install, paint inside the cab and jambs, all new rubber.....
now thinking pull the cab too, paint or powdercoat the entire frame, new wiring, plumbing, rear gas tank, basically everything but the body and paint on the outside. We want to have it back together to cruise it next summer and work on the body and paint the following winter. might be a bit much to get done by then, we shall see

That's all your gonna try to accomplish in the next 6 months? I, personally, think you should set a much loftier goal than that!

J/K Joe! Sounds like a good plan. You've got lots of work ahead for Sco...uhhh...I meant to say, lots of work ahead for yourself.

I wish I could get that motivated, and stay that way, on mine. Good luck and keep us updated.

Oh yeah, I'm off work next week and I'll check out those belts and holler at ya.

jason65 · 12-10-2008, 09:18 AM

If you want Scott and I can come by and watch you work. I'm good at pointing at stuff and saying something smart a$$.

Just messing with ya. If you need a hand just call.

joe231 · 12-10-2008, 09:55 AM

cool, thanks Tim

cool deal Jason, same to ya, if you need anything just yell

scotts62 · 12-10-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason65

If you want Scott and I can come by and watch you work. I'm good at pointing at stuff and saying something smart a$$.

Just messing with ya. If you need a hand just call.

Heck ya and hand him tools

Hey Joe what are you going to do with the steering column, are you putting a tilt in it?

GMC65Guy · 12-10-2008, 10:21 AM

Looks like a good start! BOOMER SOONER! haha

scotts62 · 12-10-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC65Guy

Looks like a good start! BOOMER SOONER! haha

joe231 · 12-10-2008, 10:45 AM

scott, either gonna do an Ididit or a van column

GMC65Guy, shhhhh, don't let Stillwater hear ya

**ChiefRocka** · 12-10-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

........now thinking pull the cab too, paint or powdercoat the entire frame, new wiring, plumbing, rear gas tank, basically everything but the body and paint on the outside............

Now your talking !!!!

Man, their is too many pics and not enough explanation...what gives ?!

Seriously, your truck looks to be in great shape !!

kizer · 12-10-2008, 03:07 PM

6months to do all that? Heck I've had mine roughly 3months and I've only taken the bed off and painted the rear frame. Imagine how far I'd be if I ran your schedule.

I'll be watching this thread some more.

scotts62 · 12-10-2008, 03:29 PM

Knowing Joe he will probably have all floors, rockers, dash fixed and painted shortly after christmas

Looks good man! Ya ill agree it is in good shape

. mine wasn't so lucky from its former owned life.

I have 2 furniture dollies that i used on mine that you can use if you decide to pull the cab. Makes it easier to roll around. (remember the toe masher?)

gulfcoast66 · 12-10-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

originally the plan was weld up the holes in the firewall, rockers, floors, corners, vintage air install, clean and paint frame in front and rear of cab, paint under the hood, re-seal and paint the engine, 700R4 install, paint inside the cab and jambs, all new rubber.....
now thinking pull the cab too, paint or powdercoat the entire frame, new wiring, plumbing, rear gas tank, basically everything but the body and paint on the outside. We want to have it back together to cruise it next summer and work on the body and paint the following winter. might be a bit much to get done by then, we shall see

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR BOULD JOE........ more pics ....Chris......

joe231 · 12-11-2008, 12:26 AM

John your killing me

Kizer....might be a bit ambitious, but deadlines are made to be broken, right?

Scott, hope so! can we paint in the cold? you have heat out there?
and oh yes i....er my pinky toe remembers those vividly.

Et tu Chris

what are yous guys opinion on rocker and floor replacement.....cab on or off the frame?

Alan's Classic · 12-11-2008, 12:40 AM

IMHO if you go deeper than the rockers the cab needs to come off. If you don't you will. It really depends on how nice you will finish it out on the bottom of the floor. Nearly impossible with the cab on the frame.

joe231 · 12-11-2008, 12:48 AM

Thanks Alan!
i can be a bit of a perfectionist.........i want it finished from all possible sides
i was worried about tweaking things with the cab off, but figured it would be easier to get to with it off.

which just reminded me of someone on here who was supposed to be coming up with a cab tilter design for these trucks......guess I will go bug him

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Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build The group of non-driving trucks is growing. . I might have over looked it, but what is your plan/goal with the truck. __________________ 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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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build originally the plan was weld up the holes in the firewall, rockers, floors, corners, vintage air install, clean and paint frame in front and rear of cab, paint under the hood, re-seal and paint the engine, 700R4 install, paint inside the cab and jambs, all new rubber..... now thinking pull the cab too, paint or powdercoat the entire frame, new wiring, plumbing, rear gas tank, basically everything but the body and paint on the outside. We want to have it back together to cruise it next summer and work on the body and paint the following winter. might be a bit much to get done by then, we shall see __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build That sounds possible, as long as you have the time necessary to accomplish it. As it sits now you have a fair amount of work ahead of you....but we're all here to encourage you. Oh, and don't forget to post lots of pics along the way..... I couldn't resist that...... __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

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scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Heck yeah man! Pics we have to have pics so keep them coming or the picture police will get you Need help just haller __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

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12-10-2008, 03:07 PM	#145
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build 6months to do all that? Heck I've had mine roughly 3months and I've only taken the bed off and painted the rear frame. Imagine how far I'd be if I ran your schedule. I'll be watching this thread some more. __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary

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scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Knowing Joe he will probably have all floors, rockers, dash fixed and painted shortly after christmas Looks good man! Ya ill agree it is in good shape . mine wasn't so lucky from its former owned life. I have 2 furniture dollies that i used on mine that you can use if you decide to pull the cab. Makes it easier to roll around. (remember the toe masher?) __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

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joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build John your killing me Kizer....might be a bit ambitious, but deadlines are made to be broken, right? Scott, hope so! can we paint in the cold? you have heat out there? and oh yes i....er my pinky toe remembers those vividly. Et tu Chris what are yous guys opinion on rocker and floor replacement.....cab on or off the frame? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 12-11-2008 at 12:33 AM.

12-11-2008, 12:40 AM	#149
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build IMHO if you go deeper than the rockers the cab needs to come off. If you don't you will. It really depends on how nice you will finish it out on the bottom of the floor. Nearly impossible with the cab on the frame. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-11-2008, 12:48 AM	#150
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Our '66 Short Fleet Build Thanks Alan! i can be a bit of a perfectionist.........i want it finished from all possible sides i was worried about tweaking things with the cab off, but figured it would be easier to get to with it off. which just reminded me of someone on here who was supposed to be coming up with a cab tilter design for these trucks......guess I will go bug him __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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