The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board > projects and builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-29-2013, 12:33 PM   #126
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

After some phone calls, to the school, I was put in touch with Lonnie their long time Mechanic. Talking with him confirmed that the '65 was bought new, used to haul lunch stuff around, then in '75 Lonnie got it to use for the Maintenance Shop. He drove the truck until '93 when they retired it. In '95 the school sold the truck to a local guy, who happens to be a friend of mine, and dad to my machinist hookup. He sold it shortly after to another local, who has since passed away. Coincidentally, his son is one of my customers, so I am waiting to get ahold of him to see what more I can find out about the '65. Will post more once we talk, I'm hoping he may have some pics of his dad with the stepper, stay tuned!!!
__________________
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; 03-29-2013 at 12:34 PM. Reason: grammar issues
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2013, 12:58 PM   #127
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bomp View Post
Congrats on the welder. Things are gonna get going now.
What size of wire are you planning on using?
Gotta get an Argon bottle, so for now it's loaded with some flux-core... I know, I know, please don't throw any of your hammers at me...
I think the flux core is .035 and my bud was running a .030 with gas...
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2013, 01:42 PM   #128
dantimdad
Registered User
 
dantimdad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hartselle, Al.
Posts: 466
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

I have been using flux core all along. it's messy and fussy but it does strong welds.

I really want a true mig setup though.

Steven
__________________
“Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla

Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2
dantimdad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2013, 03:07 PM   #129
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Just found out it will cost about $110 to purchase small bottle and have filled locally... Will be picking up bottle Monday!!!
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2013, 06:26 PM   #130
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Got the Welder up and running today
It's been 25 years since making sparks so got some practice to get in before any real welding takes place.
Here's a pic of my weld station and my first bead...
Attached Images
  
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2013, 06:28 PM   #131
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

And here is what I found under some rust bubbles at the bottom of my Passenger Fender...
Attached Images
  
__________________
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; 04-07-2013 at 06:29 PM. Reason: grammar
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2013, 06:42 PM   #132
Bomp
Registered User
 
Bomp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: .
Posts: 3,104
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Congrats on the welder. Woo Hoo

I have a fire extinguisher and hose at the ready for any unexpected


Looks like some serious metal fab is in the future for the bottom of that fender. Let play time begin.
Bomp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2013, 06:49 PM   #133
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Fire extinguisher is on the shopping list...
That fender is gonna pose a challenge to my metal working abilities, or maybe I should say, lack thereof...
Gonna give it a shot nonetheless...
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2013, 08:17 PM   #134
gimmy 64
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: menifee california
Posts: 788
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

you can do it. i learned the hard way with sheet metal just do a short zap and move to another spot. i would blow a hole in the metal and think ---i just have to put more weld on it!!! NO stop and go some where else.
gimmy 64 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2013, 08:28 PM   #135
Jmorales3181
Registered User
 
Jmorales3181's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Smithfield rhode island
Posts: 722
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Go get em man!
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
My frame Layin 63 short bed project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353
Jmorales3181 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2013, 11:31 PM   #136
McMurphy
Registered User
 
McMurphy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 2,425
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Yep, there are 3 fire extinguishers in the garage, strategically placed !!

The welder is a game changer! I never realized just how many more things were possible just from having it there!
Then came the plasma cutter...... life as I knew it ended and this snowball of a build has ensued !!

Good luck, have fun, keep us posted man
__________________
Michael McMurphy

My 66 Stepside
My 64 Tow Truck
My 66 Tempest

Table Of Contents Added to Page1
McMurphy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-08-2013, 05:49 PM   #137
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Thanks Guys for the encouraging words... after some research, and an issue with the gas regulator on the argon bottle, which needs to be replaced, I have ordered a new regulator and will order some patch panels for the fender repair...
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-14-2013, 10:28 PM   #138
markeb01
Senior Enthusiast
 
markeb01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posts: 8,356
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

I look forward to watching your progress. I really admire those with welding skills, especially sheet metal. It opens up so many possibilities. I never had enough demand to develop any talent at it. The few attempts demonstrated I was pretty good at burning holes in things, but that was about it.
__________________
My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502
markeb01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-15-2013, 12:03 AM   #139
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Not much accomplished on the truck today, first priority was to keep the Mrs happy by completing some yard work and planting 3 trees... Then I dug into the passenger fender... cutting off the inner reinforcement and the outer skin that was rotted and previously repaired by P.O. with lots of filler... Waiting on new regulator for gas bottle on welder, and repair panels, then let the sparks fly
Attached Images
   
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-15-2013, 12:06 AM   #140
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Quote:
Originally Posted by markeb01 View Post
I look forward to watching your progress. I really admire those with welding skills, especially sheet metal. It opens up so many possibilities. I never had enough demand to develop any talent at it. The few attempts demonstrated I was pretty good at burning holes in things, but that was about it.
I guess we will see if I can do it, that is as soon as the patch panels arrive! And I must add, Mark you are very talented, Love your build...
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-15-2013, 12:56 AM   #141
Dinos63
chevy only
 
Dinos63's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 6,619
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

whoa!!got some work to do and with you welding set looks like your ready
__________________
CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !
Dinos63 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-15-2013, 12:30 PM   #142
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Thanks Dino, gotta step up now... Really like watching your builds, that dually is the first one I found and all I can say is "Awesome" especially the trim on the dually fenders!
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2013, 12:34 PM   #143
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Gas Regulator made it here today...

Now as soon as the patch panels arrive, it'll be time to make sparks and fix the pass fender...
Attached Images
 
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2013, 01:21 PM   #144
Bomp
Registered User
 
Bomp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: .
Posts: 3,104
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Yaa Hoo, Got time to practice before the patch panel arrives.
Light'em up!
Bomp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2013, 01:22 PM   #145
da_bears_da1
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Genoa, IL
Posts: 387
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Congrats on the welder (Go Bears!!). I never welded before 80 days ago. Take your time. There are some good posts on the welding thread in this forum. One thing I learned last week is to not use the big 4.5 inch grinder on welds. It over heats the metal. We are now using double cut-off wheels to take down the big welds and then smoothing with an angle grinder and roloc sanding pads. Very surprised at how well it smooths them. Been using 36 or 40 grit. Good luck, lots of pictures!
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Jeff
Simplify Life!


My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533
da_bears_da1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2013, 03:20 PM   #146
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bomp View Post
Yaa Hoo, Got time to practice before the patch panel arrives.
Light'em up!
Oh Yeah, gonna make a few sparks this weekend for sure...

Quote:
Originally Posted by da_bears_da1 View Post
Congrats on the welder (Go Bears!!). I never welded before 80 days ago. Take your time. There are some good posts on the welding thread in this forum. One thing I learned last week is to not use the big 4.5 inch grinder on welds. It over heats the metal. We are now using double cut-off wheels to take down the big welds and then smoothing with an angle grinder and roloc sanding pads. Very surprised at how well it smooths them. Been using 36 or 40 grit. Good luck, lots of pictures!
Posted via Mobile Device
DaBears!!!!!!!! Thanks for the advice, gonna check out the welding thread...
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2013, 05:00 PM   #147
McMurphy
Registered User
 
McMurphy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posts: 2,425
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

There is a welding thread ???
__________________
Michael McMurphy

My 66 Stepside
My 64 Tow Truck
My 66 Tempest

Table Of Contents Added to Page1
McMurphy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2013, 05:47 PM   #148
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Quote:
Originally Posted by McMurphy View Post
There is a welding thread ???
My same reaction...
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-19-2013, 07:47 AM   #149
da_bears_da1
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Genoa, IL
Posts: 387
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Quote:
Originally Posted by McMurphy View Post
There is a welding thread ???
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ta2Don View Post
My same reaction...
I had to go look to see if it was me that needed a head wack.

It is the paint and body thread where there are welding posts, just search that thread.

At least I am not nuts on this one. By the way Ta2Don, my parents live in Austin and my daughter is moving back up here, right now she lives in Ward. Drive by Searcy every time we visit.
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Jeff
Simplify Life!


My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533
da_bears_da1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-19-2013, 08:57 AM   #150
Ta2Don
Registered User
 
Ta2Don's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Searcy, AR
Posts: 4,203
Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...

Quote:
Originally Posted by da_bears_da1 View Post
By the way Ta2Don, my parents live in Austin and my daughter is moving back up here, right now she lives in Ward. Drive by Searcy every time we visit.
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device
Next time you are this way, drop by the tattoo studio, I'm always there except on Sundays and Mondays... Like meeting fellow truck guyz!!! PM Sent.
__________________
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
Ta2Don is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
65 swb, c10, step side, tattoo


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:08 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com