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SRVBLUES64 · 07-25-2010, 08:55 PM

I worked on my bed a little and then I cleaned up the garage, I did buy a different cab for 200.00 with very little rust, so I put mine on ebay for 145.00 but she needs a lot work. Anyhow i'm thinking on changing my palns for the truck, I was going to paint it sour apple green and have bigger wheels on it and lower it and do all that cool stuff to the enigne so I can hear all those wows and oh my's but I may just go to old school and for get about all that and drive it. Those are my thoughts in the last 10 minutes stay tuned for another mind changing episode.

6863m · 07-25-2010, 08:57 PM

I started to line the interior with Second skin and got the firewall done and the new two speed windshield wiper motor installed and the heater.

Tazfink · 07-26-2010, 01:24 PM

Not today but Thurs. 7/22.

Finally got my 66 C-10 Long box up and running. Tore it down to shortblock and put in a gasket kit. The truck hasn't been run for the last 5-7 years (shame on me...). I had built the engine approx. 10-12 yrs ago.

Specs:
355 CI
882 Heads w/ racing valve springs (I wish my heads were better casting #s)
Edelbrock Victor intake
Holley 600 CFM carb w/ trick kit
Lunati 488 lift 292 duration (230 @ 0.050")
Crane Roller Tip Rockers

I HAD FORGOT HOW GOOD MY PIPES SOUNDED!!! Dam I missed them!

When it fired up my kids burst into the garage to see what the commotion was about. When I went in for supper my daughter (8) told me she hasn't seen me this happy in a long time. "Dad you sure are smiling alot."

A little sonic therapy goes a long way...

fryer1979 · 07-27-2010, 01:44 AM

Spent a few hours today getting the parts truck all striped down. Just a couple more and the motor and trans will be ready to pull. All that is really left for that is exhaust, bell housing and torque converter, and all of the mounts. Could have finished that pull today, but my cherry picker is at another friends shop. So I spent more time cleaning out all the extra garbage parts from the engine bay, and started working on the interior some too. It was very hot this weekend, so it was kind of hard to stay focused as wells as hydrated.

panelrodder81 · 07-27-2010, 03:46 PM

Picked it up!

Had to take it to a trans shop for a rebuild on the th350. Guess you have to run a trans cooler sized for the weight of the vehicle rather than just what tranny, I didn't know this. So I fried a transmission. At least the rebuild comes w a warranty! I will be putting on a MUCH larger cooler, 28000gvw, tonight when I get home... after I drive real slow on back roads the whole way trying to keep temps down!

64c20crewcab · 07-27-2010, 05:03 PM

Over the past few days I was able to fire up the new motor. Now buttoning up the repaired under hood harness's n getting the dog house ready for clean-up n paint so I can get back on the road for some break in miles!

64c20crewcab · 07-28-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tazfink

Not today but Thurs. 7/22.

I HAD FORGOT HOW GOOD MY PIPES SOUNDED!!! Dam I missed them!

When it fired up my kids burst into the garage to see what the commotion was about. When I went in for supper my daughter (8) told me she hasn't seen me this happy in a long time. "Dad you sure are smiling alot."

A little sonic therapy goes a long way...

CONGRATS! I know the feeling!!

Malibob · 07-28-2010, 02:58 PM

Regreted painting it.

sshockr · 07-28-2010, 06:33 PM

I came to the conclusion that the factory drums do not give me warm fuzzies in traffic in the kansas heat. Guess its time to pick up the conversion kit.

-Brian

*lakeroadster* · 07-28-2010, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibob

Regreted painting it.

Tell us more. Did you do it yourself? Just don't like the color?

I was a big fan of your original Rustoleum Red Oxide but then again I kinda like the new color too.

protrash64 · 07-28-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibob

Regreted painting it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Tell us more. Did you do it yourself? Just don't like the color?

I was a big fan of your original Rustoleum Red Oxide but then again I kinda like the new color too.

X2......looks good to me!!

Malibob · 07-29-2010, 06:40 AM

Thanks guys, I was going for something close to the original tan color so this is a little light. I liked the red oxide too and the dirty look, so maybe once I get to doing that on this color I may like it better. I think I don't like it because the wheels don't quite look right with it, but the wheels match the seat PERFECTLY.

*lakeroadster* · 07-29-2010, 07:52 AM

Maybe add some side trim with the red oxide color as the accent color?

Are you planning to leave the paint as is or will you be doing a "Patina" job on it?

Malibob · 07-29-2010, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Maybe add some side trim with the red oxide color as the accent color?

Are you planning to leave the paint as is or will you be doing a "Patina" job on it?

Got to patina it. I use my truck and love driving it. The main reason I like the patina is that I don't have to worry about some A-hole banging it up or scratching it. So if it has the dirty look I can touch it up as needed or leave it if it looks good.

*lakeroadster* · 07-29-2010, 08:04 AM

Then if you use red oxide poking throug the tan it should look killer with the existing wheels, IMHO! Keep us posted on the results.

**Bugeyev8** · 07-29-2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibob

Regreted painting it.

what !! what are you talking about !! wish my truck looks that good !!

SIR · 07-29-2010, 12:53 PM

cleaned her up for the car show & cruise in grants pass this weekend.....come on over...

Malibob · 07-30-2010, 05:17 PM

I started to patina the truck and think it is coming along GREAT. See pic in profile or pic post thread (dont want to litter everywhere)

64c20crewcab · 07-30-2010, 06:55 PM

Picked up stainless heater hoses to complete what I need for front end reassembly this weekend. A little rattle can on the inner fenders and heater box and it's all goin back together this weekend!

**Bugeyev8** · 07-30-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIR

cleaned her up for the car show & cruise in grants pass this weekend.....come on over...

I had just bought the paint for my truck at the sum of 800$ when I saw your truck and realized I bought the wrong color...I love the way your truck looks !

TwoFiftyShifter · 07-31-2010, 01:46 AM

Put the fuel pump on, a new fuel filter, and valve cover...

SRVBLUES64 · 07-31-2010, 07:51 AM

Im getting a different cab today and other parts not really aware of the shape of the parts but the cab is in pretty good shape. Ill be out in the garage all day. heres the thing should I just put it together or wait and paint it all nice and wait for the nice wheels or how about just old school it?

andyh1956 · 07-31-2010, 11:30 AM

hey SIR, what color is your truck? the first two piks look black but the third looks dark green metalic. whatever it is, it sure is pretty. course, i'm color blind & they dont do colors in braile. thanks!
andy

sshockr · 07-31-2010, 12:20 PM

I fixed the turn signal switch. Anybody else have a brand new switch that required some re-bending and trimming of the little springs in the switch.

-Brian

Alan's Classic · 07-31-2010, 03:50 PM

I started disecting 198plus' cab to see how bad it was butchered up.

I braced to cab prior to surgery.

This is what he got from a restoration shop that he paid good money for.

Only two of the welds along the top were even hitting the inner rocker. The ones along the bottom weren't much better.

They used kitty hair to cover up there mess, or tried to cover it up.

07-25-2010, 08:55 PM	#1651
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I worked on my bed a little and then I cleaned up the garage, I did buy a different cab for 200.00 with very little rust, so I put mine on ebay for 145.00 but she needs a lot work. Anyhow i'm thinking on changing my palns for the truck, I was going to paint it sour apple green and have bigger wheels on it and lower it and do all that cool stuff to the enigne so I can hear all those wows and oh my's but I may just go to old school and for get about all that and drive it. Those are my thoughts in the last 10 minutes stay tuned for another mind changing episode. Attached Images

07-25-2010, 08:57 PM	#1652
6863m Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alpine Ca, Posts: 123	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I started to line the interior with Second skin and got the firewall done and the new two speed windshield wiper motor installed and the heater. Attached Images

07-26-2010, 01:24 PM	#1653
Tazfink Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Not today but Thurs. 7/22. Finally got my 66 C-10 Long box up and running. Tore it down to shortblock and put in a gasket kit. The truck hasn't been run for the last 5-7 years (shame on me...). I had built the engine approx. 10-12 yrs ago. Specs: 355 CI 882 Heads w/ racing valve springs (I wish my heads were better casting #s) Edelbrock Victor intake Holley 600 CFM carb w/ trick kit Lunati 488 lift 292 duration (230 @ 0.050") Crane Roller Tip Rockers I HAD FORGOT HOW GOOD MY PIPES SOUNDED!!! Dam I missed them! When it fired up my kids burst into the garage to see what the commotion was about. When I went in for supper my daughter (8) told me she hasn't seen me this happy in a long time. "Dad you sure are smiling alot." A little sonic therapy goes a long way... Attached Images __________________ "Rust does NOT look cool." - Me "Patina is earned, not made." - Old Hot Rodder. Cylinder Index The Cylinder Index (or C.I.) is a measurement device in which the total number of internal combustion engine cylinders (working or non-working) owned by an individual (single-cylinder chainsaws, lawnmowers, 2-cycle, 4-cycle, multi-clinder diesels, trucks and farm tractors) are tallied. The Garage Logician who attains a C.I. in excess of his age is revered. - Joe Soucheray, Mayor of Garage Logic.

07-27-2010, 01:44 AM	#1654
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Spent a few hours today getting the parts truck all striped down. Just a couple more and the motor and trans will be ready to pull. All that is really left for that is exhaust, bell housing and torque converter, and all of the mounts. Could have finished that pull today, but my cherry picker is at another friends shop. So I spent more time cleaning out all the extra garbage parts from the engine bay, and started working on the interior some too. It was very hot this weekend, so it was kind of hard to stay focused as wells as hydrated.

07-27-2010, 03:46 PM	#1655
panelrodder81 Doin' it live! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eagle Mountain, Utah Posts: 471	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Picked it up! Had to take it to a trans shop for a rebuild on the th350. Guess you have to run a trans cooler sized for the weight of the vehicle rather than just what tranny, I didn't know this. So I fried a transmission. At least the rebuild comes w a warranty! I will be putting on a MUCH larger cooler, 28000gvw, tonight when I get home... after I drive real slow on back roads the whole way trying to keep temps down! __________________ -Panelrodder 1953 GMC Panel truck - 'Curly' 1961 Chevy Suburban - 'Larry' - Sold 2005 Harley Sportster - 'Shemp'

07-27-2010, 05:03 PM	#1656
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Over the past few days I was able to fire up the new motor. Now buttoning up the repaired under hood harness's n getting the dog house ready for clean-up n paint so I can get back on the road for some break in miles! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

07-28-2010, 02:58 PM	#1658
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Regreted painting it. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

07-28-2010, 06:33 PM	#1659
sshockr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I came to the conclusion that the factory drums do not give me warm fuzzies in traffic in the kansas heat. Guess its time to pick up the conversion kit. -Brian __________________ 1963 Long Bed C10 - LT1/4L60E Swap in Progress. Blew up the straight six and happened to have the engine trans combo on hand already. 1995 Impala SS - LT1/T56 Combo. This is my 1st priority project.

07-29-2010, 06:40 AM	#1662
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks guys, I was going for something close to the original tan color so this is a little light. I liked the red oxide too and the dirty look, so maybe once I get to doing that on this color I may like it better. I think I don't like it because the wheels don't quite look right with it, but the wheels match the seat PERFECTLY. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

07-29-2010, 07:52 AM	#1663
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Maybe add some side trim with the red oxide color as the accent color? Are you planning to leave the paint as is or will you be doing a "Patina" job on it?

07-29-2010, 08:04 AM	#1665
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Then if you use red oxide poking throug the tan it should look killer with the existing wheels, IMHO! Keep us posted on the results.

07-29-2010, 12:53 PM	#1667
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: What did you do to your truck today? cleaned her up for the car show & cruise in grants pass this weekend.....come on over... Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

07-30-2010, 05:17 PM	#1668
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I started to patina the truck and think it is coming along GREAT. See pic in profile or pic post thread (dont want to litter everywhere) __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

07-30-2010, 06:55 PM	#1669
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Picked up stainless heater hoses to complete what I need for front end reassembly this weekend. A little rattle can on the inner fenders and heater box and it's all goin back together this weekend! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

07-31-2010, 01:46 AM	#1671
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put the fuel pump on, a new fuel filter, and valve cover... __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!



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07-31-2010, 07:51 AM	#1672
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Im getting a different cab today and other parts not really aware of the shape of the parts but the cab is in pretty good shape. Ill be out in the garage all day. heres the thing should I just put it together or wait and paint it all nice and wait for the nice wheels or how about just old school it?

07-31-2010, 11:30 AM	#1673
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: What did you do to your truck today? hey SIR, what color is your truck? the first two piks look black but the third looks dark green metalic. whatever it is, it sure is pretty. course, i'm color blind & they dont do colors in braile. thanks! andy

07-31-2010, 12:20 PM	#1674
sshockr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I fixed the turn signal switch. Anybody else have a brand new switch that required some re-bending and trimming of the little springs in the switch. -Brian __________________ 1963 Long Bed C10 - LT1/4L60E Swap in Progress. Blew up the straight six and happened to have the engine trans combo on hand already. 1995 Impala SS - LT1/T56 Combo. This is my 1st priority project.

07-31-2010, 03:50 PM	#1675
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I started disecting 198plus' cab to see how bad it was butchered up. I braced to cab prior to surgery. This is what he got from a restoration shop that he paid good money for. Only two of the welds along the top were even hitting the inner rocker. The ones along the bottom weren't much better. They used kitty hair to cover up there mess, or tried to cover it up. __________________ 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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