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dantimdad · 04-19-2013, 10:49 AM

Hey Don,

Do you do discounts for forum members who have a pic of their truck inked on them?

I would have to drive about 3.5 hours to get there though....

Steven

Ta2Don · 04-19-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dantimdad

Hey Don,

Do you do discounts for forum members who have a pic of their truck inked on them?

I would have to drive about 3.5 hours to get there though....

Steven

PM Sent...

Ta2Don · 04-20-2013, 05:01 PM

Finally scored a transmission...

Will post pics later this weekend!

Ta2Don · 04-21-2013, 11:48 PM

NV3500, Clutch, Flywheel, Dust Cover, Master & Slave Cyls...

da_bears_da1 · 04-22-2013, 06:38 AM

Cool! Did it come out of a truck or a Jeep?
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Ta2Don · 04-22-2013, 08:54 AM

Thanks for checking in...
It came out of a 2WD Chevy 1/2 ton... I'm jazzed and ready to get this mated to the engine and mocked up so I can see the real progress... Now I have to get off my butt and finish the frame and get body work done... Should have my fender patch panels in this week so next weekend I hope to have that gaping hole in the passenger fender filled!

64tantruck · 04-22-2013, 09:05 AM

Nice work Don scoring the tranny. Keep plugging away at it!

Bomp · 04-22-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

.. Should have my fender patch panels in this week so next weekend I hope to have that gaping hole in the passenger fender filled!

Sounds great......Woo Hoo

Nice find on the tranny too.

Ta2Don · 04-22-2013, 01:08 PM

Haven't got to make sparks with welder, keeping Momma happy with some yard work... Gonna make sparks later today!
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Ta2Don · 04-24-2013, 10:43 AM

Issues with cheap welder... No sparks yet, still waiting on repair panels too.
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flips72 · 04-24-2013, 07:29 PM

been watching your thread, and your going to have a awesome truck,good luck with the welder, and whos bringing the hot dogs

Ta2Don · 04-24-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by flips72

been watching your thread, and your going to have a awesome truck,good luck with the welder, and whos bringing the hot dogs

Thanks for the encouragement, and LOL about the Hot Dogs...
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rusty76 · 04-28-2013, 08:20 AM

Really cool build man.

da_bears_da1 · 04-28-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by flips72

been watching your thread, and your going to have a awesome truck,good luck with the welder, and whos bringing the hot dogs

I will bring the hot dogs. As Don knows, Vienna Beef only for us Chicago area folks!

Ta2Don · 04-28-2013, 11:24 AM

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Really cool build man.

Thanks Matt

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Originally Posted by da_bears_da1

I will bring the hot dogs. As Don knows, Vienna Beef only for us Chicago area folks!

Oh Yeah!!! Need to visit Roma's on the Northside!!!

Ta2Don · 04-28-2013, 08:15 PM

Got a little accomplished today... still no luck with the welder, so I sandblasted the Headlight Buckets, Bezels, and Grille. Slapped on some paint and called it a day for the project... Momma had a few honey-do's lined up.

Ta2Don · 04-28-2013, 08:34 PM

Here are the fender repair panels, and the painted Headlight Buckets... now to get the welder sorted out...

Alan's Classic · 04-28-2013, 08:53 PM

What issues do you have with the welder?

da_bears_da1 · 04-28-2013, 09:10 PM

Good progress! Hope to be seeing sparks flying soon.
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Ta2Don · 04-29-2013, 11:38 PM

Got the letters sprayed today, and found out the welder's circuit board is fried, don't know what caused the failure, but when I did a quick repair of the burned out circuit, then switched the welder on, it fried the repaired part of the circuit board. Apparently there is a direct short somewhere in the machine.

Looks like a new welder is in my future...

Jmorales3181 · 04-30-2013, 06:35 AM

Sorry you aren't have the best of luck with your welder. At least when you get a new one you won't have to worry about anything for a while. On a side note the grill looks really nice!

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da_bears_da1 · 04-30-2013, 06:59 AM

The grill looks good! Bummer about the welder

what kind of new welder are you thinking about?
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Ta2Don · 04-30-2013, 09:10 AM

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Sorry you aren't have the best of luck with your welder. At least when you get a new one you won't have to worry about anything for a while. On a side note the grill looks really nice!

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The grill looks good! Bummer about the welder

what kind of new welder are you thinking about?
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Thanks Guys... probably gonna go with a Hobart 140, it fits the budget.

Bomp sent me a pic of his Millermatic 211, but at twice the price or more than the hobart, what little welding I plan on doing doesn't justify spending that when I still need to pay for bodywork supplies, paint, wiring harness, driveshaft work, and a ton of other necessities...

Needless to say my build title "Budget" has morphed into

da_bears_da1 · 04-30-2013, 09:35 AM

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Thanks Guys... probably gonna go with a Hobart 140, it fits the budget.

Bomp sent me a pic of his Millermatic 211, but at twice the price or more than the hobart, what little welding I plan on doing doesn't justify spending that when I still need to pay for bodywork supplies, paint, wiring harness, driveshaft work, and a ton of other necessities...

Needless to say my build title "Budget" has morphed into

Know the budget feeling, I am double mine not to mention putting in a lot of money on tools/equipment.

Ton's of guys on this forum use the Hobart 140 and are very happy with it. I looked at the Miller 211 but just could not justify spending the extra money for the 110/220 option. I ended up between the 140 and 211. I went with the Lincoln 180. I am very happy with it. The 140 is a good option as well. There are usually some good deals on it. Just checked where I got my welder, weldingmart.com, and they have a reconditioned Lincoln 140 for $449. Good luck on the hunt!
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JWheeler331 · 04-30-2013, 09:41 AM

Shame about the welder but maybe you can get the new one and continue on. Been an enjoyable read so far.

04-19-2013, 10:49 AM	#151
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Hey Don, Do you do discounts for forum members who have a pic of their truck inked on them? I would have to drive about 3.5 hours to get there 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

04-20-2013, 05:01 PM	#153
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Finally scored a transmission... Will post pics later this weekend! __________________ 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

04-21-2013, 11:48 PM	#154
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... NV3500, Clutch, Flywheel, Dust Cover, Master & Slave Cyls... 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

04-22-2013, 06:38 AM	#155
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Cool! Did it come out of a truck or a Jeep? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

04-22-2013, 08:54 AM	#156
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks for checking in... It came out of a 2WD Chevy 1/2 ton... I'm jazzed and ready to get this mated to the engine and mocked up so I can see the real progress... Now I have to get off my butt and finish the frame and get body work done... Should have my fender patch panels in this week so next weekend I hope to have that gaping hole in the passenger fender filled! __________________ 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

04-22-2013, 09:05 AM	#157
64tantruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jamesville NY Posts: 225	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Nice work Don scoring the tranny. Keep plugging away at it! __________________ Glenn Korec Jamesville NY 64 C20 350ci Turbo 350 tranny 3.73 gear with air ride. 61 Apache10 (wife's truck) 327ci powerglide. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=570100

04-22-2013, 01:08 PM	#159
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Haven't got to make sparks with welder, keeping Momma happy with some yard work... Gonna make sparks later today! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device 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

04-24-2013, 10:43 AM	#160
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Issues with cheap welder... No sparks yet, still waiting on repair panels too. 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

04-24-2013, 07:29 PM	#161
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... been watching your thread, and your going to have a awesome truck,good luck with the welder, and whos bringing the hot dogs __________________ my 65 fleetside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442370 big back glass conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dow+conversion

04-28-2013, 08:20 AM	#163
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04-28-2013, 08:15 PM	#166
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Got a little accomplished today... still no luck with the welder, so I sandblasted the Headlight Buckets, Bezels, and Grille. Slapped on some paint and called it a day for the project... Momma had a few honey-do's lined up. 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

04-28-2013, 08:34 PM	#167
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Here are the fender repair panels, and the painted Headlight Buckets... now to get the welder sorted out... 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

04-28-2013, 08:53 PM	#168
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04-28-2013, 09:10 PM	#169
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Good progress! Hope to be seeing sparks flying soon. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

04-29-2013, 11:38 PM	#170
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Got the letters sprayed today, and found out the welder's circuit board is fried, don't know what caused the failure, but when I did a quick repair of the burned out circuit, then switched the welder on, it fried the repaired part of the circuit board. Apparently there is a direct short somewhere in the machine. Looks like a new welder is in my future... 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



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04-30-2013, 06:35 AM	#171
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Sorry you aren't have the best of luck with your welder. At least when you get a new one you won't have to worry about anything for a while. On a side note the grill looks really nice! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

04-30-2013, 06:59 AM	#172
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... The grill looks good! Bummer about the welder what kind of new welder are you thinking about? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

04-30-2013, 09:41 AM	#175
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