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shp4man · 05-27-2017, 11:14 PM

My hair and clothes are filled with rust dust and paint flakes from repainting the interior roof and rear panels.
Looks nice, though. Maybe a pic tomorrow.
I need to shower.

62 Barnfind · 05-28-2017, 09:55 AM

I was getting tired of the worn out 62 steering wheel. especially the turn signal switch. It seemed never to work right. So I broke down and bought and installed a new I did it steering column. One of the best things I did to the truck!

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rvrfoot · 05-28-2017, 10:41 AM

That looks nice and the wheel looks good too.

62 Barnfind · 05-28-2017, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

That looks nice and the wheel looks good too.

Thanks! I was trying to stay with the vintage look!

Northwest Outlaw · 05-29-2017, 12:29 AM

Pulled the engine in prep for a cam swap.

ironman3452 · 05-29-2017, 01:06 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1496034148
new carpet, new gas peddle, and new shifter boot, with bowtie on it

shp4man · 05-29-2017, 10:09 PM

My goal over vacation was to finally finish the interior of 'Ol Blue. Just barely made it!

jbgroby · 05-30-2017, 09:19 AM

That sure looks pretty.

nail pounder · 05-30-2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shp4man

My goal over vacation was to finally finish the interior of 'Ol Blue. Just barely made it!

Nice! I have the same rifle rack and mug buoy (cup holders) in my 66. Your interior looks great!

forestb · 05-30-2017, 12:23 PM

What part of California are you guys living in that you can keep a gun on a gun rack. Certainly not the part I live in.

shp4man · 05-30-2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nail pounder

Nice! I have the same rifle rack and mug buoy (cup holders) in my 66. Your interior looks great!

Thanks. I like yours, too.

nail pounder · 06-04-2017, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by forestb

What part of California are you guys living in that you can keep a gun on a gun rack. Certainly not the part I live in.

I suppose your local laws may be different but as far as I know, an unloaded long rifle/shotgun in a gun rack with a lock is totally legal in CA. Mine has a cable that goes through the trigger guard and a lock behind the seat. The only thing I would worry about is theft and it is a reason to pull you over to make sure you're legal. I do live in a more rural area (Fallbrook) and there is an outdoor rifle range about 8 miles away in Rainbow. Burbank may not be as laid back.

Prflyer1 · 06-04-2017, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by shp4man

My goal over vacation was to finally finish the interior of 'Ol Blue. Just barely made it!

That is a beauty!!! wow, great work

shp4man · 06-04-2017, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Prflyer1

That is a beauty!!! wow, great work

Thanks! The rifle is also a '65 model.

graymage · 06-04-2017, 10:37 PM

back on the road again but I did get the cab on and wired dash while we were home

TJ's Chevy · 06-16-2017, 01:14 AM

Changed the oil in the GMC and then had to have some fun. Ol 305 v6 ain't the fastest, but it still puts a smile on my face.
0-55 in 17 seconds. lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVS1W8Jdtw0

jbgroby · 06-16-2017, 08:43 AM

Yeah, but be real careful when you get to 88mph........things liable to happen

TJ's Chevy · 06-16-2017, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

Yeah, but be real careful when you get to 88mph........things liable to happen

I've had it up to 85......motor was not happy. lol Not doing that again unless I can find more gears.

jbgroby · 06-16-2017, 11:18 AM

If you have a DANA 44, you can get new Ring and Pinion at Precision Gear. I went from 3.92 to 3.23 does MUCH better. I replaced all the bearings on the shafts and cleaned the entire assembly.

TJ's Chevy · 06-17-2017, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

If you have a DANA 44, you can get new Ring and Pinion at Precision Gear. I went from 3.92 to 3.23 does MUCH better. I replaced all the bearings on the shafts and cleaned the entire assembly.

I would, but I still tow with mine. I'm thinking about a 2 speed road ranger od or an NV4500.

blown240 · 06-23-2017, 11:53 AM

I sold my truck.... Bitter sweet, but I need something better for the Family. Going to go look at an 02 Suburban later....

62 Barnfind · 06-25-2017, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

If you have a DANA 44, you can get new Ring and Pinion at Precision Gear. I went from 3.92 to 3.23 does MUCH better. I replaced all the bearings on the shafts and cleaned the entire assembly.

I have been think of doing the same in my 62. I changed to the T5 and it is much better but I still think the rear end is holding it back. I can get 70 to 75 but its pushng it. How much better is those gears? Do you still have good take off and power? How good is it on the HWY?

jbgroby · 06-25-2017, 09:34 AM

I'm not a racer so I don't really gauge it like that, but with the 305 V-6 I needed to do it so I was not screaming at 3000 rpm at 65.

**jayoldschool** · 06-25-2017, 02:41 PM

I finished up the latest work to bring the truck up to max reliability. Complete parking brake install. Swapped handle, cable, fabbed mid cable mounts, new rear cables, installed all the pieces inside the drums. Adjusted, it works perfectly. A nice convenience and safety add on.

Rebuilt the carb. Starts instantly now, lots more acceleration power. Bumped the timing a bit, too, while I was at it.

Good to have it running well.

forestb · 06-25-2017, 08:10 PM

I tried changing the location of my license plate. I was wondering what you all think?

05-27-2017, 11:14 PM	#151
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 556	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV My hair and clothes are filled with rust dust and paint flakes from repainting the interior roof and rear panels. Looks nice, though. Maybe a pic tomorrow. I need to shower. __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

05-28-2017, 09:55 AM	#152
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,365	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I was getting tired of the worn out 62 steering wheel. especially the turn signal switch. It seemed never to work right. So I broke down and bought and installed a new I did it steering column. One of the best things I did to the truck! [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/tara_john/media/IMG_0981_zpslscc3rgv.jpg.html] __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

05-28-2017, 10:41 AM	#153
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV That looks nice and the wheel looks good too.

05-29-2017, 12:29 AM	#155
Northwest Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 228	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Pulled the engine in prep for a cam swap. Attached Images __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache "BoomStick" -First build, lots of plans, little experience. What's the worst that could happen? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694506

05-29-2017, 01:06 AM	#156
ironman3452 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: las cruces Posts: 218	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1496034148 new carpet, new gas peddle, and new shifter boot, with bowtie on it Attached Images

05-29-2017, 10:09 PM	#157
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 556	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV My goal over vacation was to finally finish the interior of 'Ol Blue. Just barely made it! __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

05-30-2017, 09:19 AM	#158
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV That sure looks pretty. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

05-30-2017, 12:23 PM	#160
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV What part of California are you guys living in that you can keep a gun on a gun rack. Certainly not the part I live in.

06-04-2017, 10:37 PM	#165
graymage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: hastings, ne Posts: 81	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV back on the road again but I did get the cab on and wired dash while we were home Attached Images

06-16-2017, 01:14 AM	#166
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Changed the oil in the GMC and then had to have some fun. Ol 305 v6 ain't the fastest, but it still puts a smile on my face. 0-55 in 17 seconds. lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVS1W8Jdtw0 __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-16-2017, 08:43 AM	#167
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Yeah, but be real careful when you get to 88mph........things liable to happen __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-16-2017, 11:18 AM	#169
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV If you have a DANA 44, you can get new Ring and Pinion at Precision Gear. I went from 3.92 to 3.23 does MUCH better. I replaced all the bearings on the shafts and cleaned the entire assembly. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-23-2017, 11:53 AM	#171
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I sold my truck.... Bitter sweet, but I need something better for the Family. Going to go look at an 02 Suburban later.... __________________ '61 Panel - Helms Bakery Truck - Daily Driver - FOR SALE

06-25-2017, 09:34 AM	#173
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I'm not a racer so I don't really gauge it like that, but with the 305 V-6 I needed to do it so I was not screaming at 3000 rpm at 65. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-25-2017, 02:41 PM	#174
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,168	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I finished up the latest work to bring the truck up to max reliability. Complete parking brake install. Swapped handle, cable, fabbed mid cable mounts, new rear cables, installed all the pieces inside the drums. Adjusted, it works perfectly. A nice convenience and safety add on. Rebuilt the carb. Starts instantly now, lots more acceleration power. Bumped the timing a bit, too, while I was at it. Good to have it running well.



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06-25-2017, 08:10 PM	#175
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I tried changing the location of my license plate. I was wondering what you all think? Attached Images

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