![]() |
![]() |
#126 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,771
|
Re: Farmers big block
how did I not see this thread before, very, very nice work, like the mods, like the tail lights, like, like, like... nice touch on the memorial to your FIL
__________________
Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#127 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
Thanks for compliments.
Got the buddy bucket consol ready for the upholsterer. Built a box for the stereo and welded it in the bottom and painted the inside with undercoating. Another thing finshed. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#128 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
It's raining were in the NW and I have all farming duties wrapped up. So I put the 66 back in the shop to "GET HER DOON".
Got the steering column copleted. Mounted the gas pedal and cable. Installed the brake pedal and arm. modify the brake pedal arm so it isn't so high. Finished the trans shifter and started installing the Dynomat |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#129 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
Got the Dynamat installed what a puzzel I was only able to lay (2) full sheets the rest I had to make a template cut and lay. After I do the doors I will have used two boxs . Installed the firewall pad I bought from LMC didn't fit but after a little cutting I got it to work.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#130 |
454 club
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 1,348
|
Re: Farmers big block
nice build
__________________
David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#131 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
![]()
It might not look like it, but I have been putting alot of hours in working on the truck.
1. finished vent window, rebuilt and installed. 2. Kick panel vents gave me some grief. The seals that I installed from LMC are thinner and not as ridged as stock. So the vent in the closed position is flatter. Which means the arms had to be bent to latch right. 3. Installed the electric window mounts and motor's PITA. 4. Installed the door seals (drivers side twice). 5. Finished the brakes. 6. I spent alot of time welding firewall holes. Know I have to redrill them. 7. Built and installed mounting brackets for fuse block and MSD box. 8. Rebuilt heater controller and installed. The next thing to do is finish the passanger door and install the front end. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#132 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 2,425
|
Re: Farmers big block
Modifying those fresh air vents to open and close with a cable is super easy.
I did it with mine. Even with figuring it all out, both took less than a day to adapt. Here on this page (24) of my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...487100&page=24 and there is a short video of the action at the bottom of the next page. May be an idea for you.....
__________________
Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#133 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#134 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Posts: 2,070
|
Re: Farmers big block
Looking great! You'll be on the road in no time.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#135 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Oak Ridge NC
Posts: 957
|
Re: Farmers big block
Very good looking truck!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#136 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
Well it,s Christmas tree season and are farm is a U-Cut so in between helping the U-Cutters I,m working on the truck. Got a few more things doon.
1. The doors are finished (thank god for that) 2. The core support and inter fenders are on (I hope for the last time) 3. Made the lines for the Hydro boost Next thing start wiring |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#137 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Clovis, Ca
Posts: 128
|
Re: Farmers big block
Great build!! The pickup is looking good. I have a question regarding your steering setup.
I am using 72 suspension on my 63 C10. When I went to mount the steering cross link, I realized the bracket that holds the idler arm to the frame is completely different between the two and there are no provisions for the 72 mount on the 63 frame. I cant think of a way to properly locate it to make new holes. How did you tackle this if at all? Thanks. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#138 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Posts: 2,070
|
Re: Farmers big block
Truck's lookiing great, man! You've been making a lot of progress. I'll bet you're just itchin' to get that thing on the road. Keep it up!
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#139 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
Quote:
The guy you need to talk to about this is Captainfab he has helped a lot of use with steering problems. Last edited by 66farmer; 12-07-2012 at 11:43 AM. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#140 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#141 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
Well finally the truck is gone.
Last Friday I drove her down the road and put her on the trailer to go to the upholster. There's things that need more work like the steering at idle there's no power not sure about that. The upholster said that I should have it back the first of March. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#142 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 2,425
|
Re: Farmers big block
I am pretty sure that no steering at idle means the power steering pump is on its last leg if used, defective if new....
__________________
Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#143 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,728
|
Re: Farmers big block
Nice build ,got a question about your Buddy Console . Can you give more pics and details on how you mounted the radio and how you plan to route the wiring ? What you have done is exactly what I want to do with mine .
Thanks John |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#144 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
Quote:
What's the deal, am I getting all the reject parts. Oh, one more thing... don't buy Russell teflon lined braided steering hose... there a ***** to keep from leaking. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#145 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
Quote:
I cut a channel in the dynomat from under the dash to under the seat, layed the wires in, used tape to hold them in place. I will take some more pictures and post them. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#146 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 2,425
|
Re: Farmers big block
Quote:
I confess I have never heard of one of those going bad, nor could I imagineany way to test it. Perhaps someone else can chime in with greater info for you....
__________________
Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#147 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Plains Oregon
Posts: 684
|
Re: Farmers big block
I picked up the seats today and they look great. The upholsterer is doing a great job and is now working on a door panel. I started working on the bed wood going with maple, purple heart and walnut inlay.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#148 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: .
Posts: 3,104
|
Re: Farmers big block
If your bed turns out half as good as seat you definitely have a show winning truck.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#149 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Posts: 2,070
|
Re: Farmers big block
The buddy buckets look awsome. I'm looking forward to seeing your bed.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#150 |
KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
![]() Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Sterling, Va.
Posts: 5,731
|
Re: Farmers big block
Beautiful work so far. Can't wait to see the wed wood.
__________________
JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 ![]() http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|