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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
A little more accomplished today…
Started out removing the tailgate, tailgate chains and spare tire carrier… Spare tire carrier needs to be modified to accept 5x5 lug pattern… ![]() Tailgate is in really good shape, just needs a touch of work above the "R" ![]() ![]() Next up, with the help of my Bro-in-law, we flipped the hood and prior to beginning the sanding I drilled the mounting holes for the '56 Chevy Car Hood Ornament... ![]() ![]() ![]() all drilled and mounted… ![]() ![]() The curve under the front of the ornament fits the hood lines real well, although at the back, that mount sits up off the hood, will address that issue once the hood is painted... ![]() ![]() Later in the day, once the shade had settled in I prepped the rear fenders for some mud… ![]() ![]() Next up… Lotsa sanding on the bed and hood... ![]() Laterz... ![]()
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
You got the same hood ornament I do!!
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Mine was a flea bay score at $30...
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Making some good progress Don! I dig the hood ornament.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Don at this rate it'll be the 65 going too Clems not the 72
I like the hood ornament, are you leaving the hood as is on the outside or painting it ?
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I would love a good condition hood ornament for my truck, but they are silly money, if you can find one. Maybe both trucks will be there??!
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Thanks, trying to work outside when the heat isn't in "Killer" mode is the fun part...
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![]() Gotta paint the bonnet, it is mostly primer, that bit of color is just where I shot some w/o prepping just to illustrate the color with the ornament in place… and most of that has peeled or flaked off due to no prep work... ![]() Quote:
![]() My ornament was a Flea Bay score for $30… ![]() You are going to have some stooped heavy cases on the return flight... ![]()
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Nice work! I'd like to do the same thing as you with the trampoline in my back yard
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![]() Not one to let good reusable metal go to the scrapyard, parts of the frame were re-purposed as stands, one is where the tailgate awaits work, and the other is currently holding bags of soil for some tree planting scheduled for cooler weather… ![]() A friend of mine re-purposed parts of his trampoline frame as an awning for his shop, I thought that was a cool idea, so I saved the pieces and came up with the stands thus far… who knows what the remainder will become? ![]()
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
I cannot believe how good the hood ornament looks and how well it fits the hood
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![]() That is going to look just bloody awesome on your Tennessee Honey. PS. See what you started now Donald?
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
We're gonna have to start a Hood Bird Club.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
I also have the 55 chevy hood bird.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
This is true. I now have one on watch on EBay....... Always loved them, but price seemed a bit steep for a shiny one, so I will have to just go with a used and pitted one, and hopefully get it re chromed etc. Thanks Don!! PS. Nicola said I could have one.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() You guys got me thinking/desiring one now too. My 64 has some kinda holes already in the hood, so it looks like it had one in the past.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Didn't intend to start something...
![]() ![]() Gotta hit a Pick N Pull this morning with the Son in Law, but will be searching for a P/S box and Booster for the 72... ![]() ![]()
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Hey brother I have an original booster off a 72 that I am not using.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Hey Don
I have been MIA for a while, you have come a long way on your truck brother, great to see the progress, looks great! I too am sorry to hear about your Mom in law.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
You,back from your Rattle Snake hunt yet?
Find any treasures?
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
The hunt was rather productive, see my '72 thread...
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