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truknut · 12-14-2010, 11:53 PM

Truck is looking good, Greg. Keep the pics coming.

198plus · 12-15-2010, 12:16 AM

It's coming together nicely......Looks great !!!

greg65 · 12-15-2010, 09:14 AM

Thanks guys. Last night I started sanding the passenger bedside. The front part has quite a bit of body filler in it. Not what I wanted to see. I will try to post pictures tonight.

greg65 · 12-17-2010, 10:53 PM

The passenger side is finally sanded down to the metal. After sweeping the floor I think there was a gallon of bondo in that one side. To bad they don't make reproduction bedsides. I'm thinking someone with alot better metal working skills than I will be fixing this one.

greg65 · 12-17-2010, 10:58 PM

Here are a few more after primer. Also a picture of the next project in a few years. The po owner changed it from leaf to coil springs. Last week I installed the crossmember for the shock brackets.

truknut · 12-18-2010, 07:04 PM

Hey Greg. What kind of primer are you using? The truck is still changing everyday.

greg65 · 12-18-2010, 09:25 PM

Thanks Jeff. Right now i'm trying to get the five layers of paint off so i'm using rattle can etching primer. All I want to do is cover the bare metal so it won't rust. Today I worked on the cowl panel ang got it in primer. I'm not happy the way it turned out so i'll have it blasted and put some real primer on it. See what you think.

truknut · 12-19-2010, 02:06 PM

By the pics it looks pretty good. Is that Dupli-Color etching primer? If it is I was wanting that color in a gallon form to do my whole truck before I flat blacked it. Cause I done my hood with the rattle can, you know mine stays outside well it dont last outside. But I was wanting that green color, and I didn't want to spend 300.00 a gallon. So I went with John Deere Blitz Black for 50.00 a gallon.

greg65 · 03-26-2011, 09:46 PM

After deciding that my truck does not have the right stance we swaped out the front springs today. The truck has an ECE 4-6 suspension kit already installed. The new springs are half an inch shorter so maybe with the front sheetmetal installed it will sit where I want it to. It was really a fun day working on my old truck with my son. I made sure he was well away from me during the disassemby process. His main job was taking the wheels and being the jack man while I held the springs in place. Nothing like spending time with your kids.

Alan's Classic · 03-26-2011, 09:56 PM

Precious times, he will always remember.

Nice progress!!

greg65 · 03-26-2011, 10:06 PM

Thanks Alan, I will feel much better about the whole project when the body is straight and painted. I can handle pretty much everything except the body work.

66BowTieBoy · 03-26-2011, 10:26 PM

Greg65,
That's one handy helper you got there. Looks like he'll be ready for a NASCAR pit crew position in no time...!

As Alan said, your son remember these days forever. You are a blessed man.

truknut · 03-27-2011, 12:14 PM

Great pics Greg.. I can't wait till I get a garage so Zach and I can work on things together.. What are your plans with the old springs? I want to lower the '72 badly..

greg65 · 03-27-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truknut

Great pics Greg.. I can't wait till I get a garage so Zach and I can work on things together.. What are your plans with the old springs? I want to lower the '72 badly..

I'm going to use them in the '69. With the three inch lowered control arms and three lowered springs I think it is too much. If it had air ride I would not mind if the frame was sitting on the ground. When we put the ECE springs in it will still be four and a half in the front. Are you interested in the three inc springs?

truknut · 03-28-2011, 01:05 PM

Yeah I would be interested in the 3" springs.. How much would you want for them?

greg65 · 03-28-2011, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truknut

yeah i would be interested in the 3" springs.. How much would you want for them?

pm sent

greg65 · 05-02-2011, 09:59 AM

Saturday my son and I went to chewin the fat get together and had a good time talking trucks. This was the second year and we had twice as many trucks this year than last year. After we left we went and picked up a serpentine set up for my engine. I will have to add a new p/s pump and alternator. All the brackets were bead blasted and clear coated. I will try to post pictures once I get my computer up and working again.

greg65 · 05-05-2011, 10:16 AM

Ok here are my serpentine brackets and pulleys. I thought it was a pretty good deal for $100.00. After getting my new waterpump painted I got it all installed. My alternator and power steering pump should be in this weekend.

sdailey · 05-05-2011, 10:21 AM

Looking good Greg. That's a deal on the serpentine setup. Gotta love progress.

Dinos63 · 05-05-2011, 10:37 AM

nice work!!

greg65 · 05-05-2011, 10:44 AM

Thanks guys

greg65 · 05-05-2011, 06:35 PM

Here are some pictures from chewin the fat last weekend. First the late 40's and early 50's.

greg65 · 05-05-2011, 06:39 PM

Next the 60's

greg65 · 05-05-2011, 06:40 PM

And a couple 67-72

Alan's Classic · 05-06-2011, 12:06 PM

What did you do about the acc hole on the right head that didn't exist? Looking good.

12-14-2010, 11:53 PM	#151
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: Greg65 build thread Truck is looking good, Greg. Keep the pics coming. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

12-15-2010, 12:16 AM	#152
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: Greg65 build thread It's coming together nicely......Looks great !!! __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

12-15-2010, 09:14 AM	#153
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Thanks guys. Last night I started sanding the passenger bedside. The front part has quite a bit of body filler in it. Not what I wanted to see. I will try to post pictures tonight. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

12-17-2010, 10:53 PM	#154
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread The passenger side is finally sanded down to the metal. After sweeping the floor I think there was a gallon of bondo in that one side. To bad they don't make reproduction bedsides. I'm thinking someone with alot better metal working skills than I will be fixing this one. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

12-17-2010, 10:58 PM	#155
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Here are a few more after primer. Also a picture of the next project in a few years. The po owner changed it from leaf to coil springs. Last week I installed the crossmember for the shock brackets. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

12-18-2010, 07:04 PM	#156
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: Greg65 build thread Hey Greg. What kind of primer are you using? The truck is still changing everyday. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

12-18-2010, 09:25 PM	#157
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Thanks Jeff. Right now i'm trying to get the five layers of paint off so i'm using rattle can etching primer. All I want to do is cover the bare metal so it won't rust. Today I worked on the cowl panel ang got it in primer. I'm not happy the way it turned out so i'll have it blasted and put some real primer on it. See what you think. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

12-19-2010, 02:06 PM	#158
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: Greg65 build thread By the pics it looks pretty good. Is that Dupli-Color etching primer? If it is I was wanting that color in a gallon form to do my whole truck before I flat blacked it. Cause I done my hood with the rattle can, you know mine stays outside well it dont last outside. But I was wanting that green color, and I didn't want to spend 300.00 a gallon. So I went with John Deere Blitz Black for 50.00 a gallon. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

03-26-2011, 09:46 PM	#159
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread After deciding that my truck does not have the right stance we swaped out the front springs today. The truck has an ECE 4-6 suspension kit already installed. The new springs are half an inch shorter so maybe with the front sheetmetal installed it will sit where I want it to. It was really a fun day working on my old truck with my son. I made sure he was well away from me during the disassemby process. His main job was taking the wheels and being the jack man while I held the springs in place. Nothing like spending time with your kids. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

03-26-2011, 09:56 PM	#160
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Greg65 build thread Precious times, he will always remember. Nice progress!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-26-2011, 10:06 PM	#161
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Thanks Alan, I will feel much better about the whole project when the body is straight and painted. I can handle pretty much everything except the body work. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

03-26-2011, 10:26 PM	#162
66BowTieBoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Hill Country of Texas Posts: 64	Re: Greg65 build thread Greg65, That's one handy helper you got there. Looks like he'll be ready for a NASCAR pit crew position in no time...! As Alan said, your son remember these days forever. You are a blessed man. __________________ HAPPINESS IS A COLD BEER, A SATELLITE DISH & QUALITY TIME WITH MY DOG....!

03-27-2011, 12:14 PM	#163
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: Greg65 build thread Great pics Greg.. I can't wait till I get a garage so Zach and I can work on things together.. What are your plans with the old springs? I want to lower the '72 badly.. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

03-28-2011, 01:05 PM	#165
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: Greg65 build thread Yeah I would be interested in the 3" springs.. How much would you want for them? __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

05-02-2011, 09:59 AM	#167
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Saturday my son and I went to chewin the fat get together and had a good time talking trucks. This was the second year and we had twice as many trucks this year than last year. After we left we went and picked up a serpentine set up for my engine. I will have to add a new p/s pump and alternator. All the brackets were bead blasted and clear coated. I will try to post pictures once I get my computer up and working again. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653



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05-05-2011, 10:16 AM	#168
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Ok here are my serpentine brackets and pulleys. I thought it was a pretty good deal for $100.00. After getting my new waterpump painted I got it all installed. My alternator and power steering pump should be in this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

05-05-2011, 10:21 AM	#169
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Greg65 build thread Looking good Greg. That's a deal on the serpentine setup. Gotta love progress. __________________ Shannon

05-05-2011, 10:37 AM	#170
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Greg65 build thread nice work!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

05-05-2011, 10:44 AM	#171
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Thanks guys __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

05-05-2011, 06:35 PM	#172
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Here are some pictures from chewin the fat last weekend. First the late 40's and early 50's. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

05-05-2011, 06:39 PM	#173
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Next the 60's Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

05-05-2011, 06:40 PM	#174
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread And a couple 67-72 Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

05-06-2011, 12:06 PM	#175
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Greg65 build thread What did you do about the acc hole on the right head that didn't exist? Looking good. __________________ 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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