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Ta2Don · 04-18-2013, 12:34 PM

Gas Regulator made it here today...

Now as soon as the patch panels arrive, it'll be time to make sparks and fix the pass fender...

Bomp · 04-18-2013, 01:21 PM

Yaa Hoo, Got time to practice before the patch panel arrives.
Light'em up!

da_bears_da1 · 04-18-2013, 01:22 PM

Congrats on the welder (Go Bears!!). I never welded before 80 days ago. Take your time. There are some good posts on the welding thread in this forum. One thing I learned last week is to not use the big 4.5 inch grinder on welds. It over heats the metal. We are now using double cut-off wheels to take down the big welds and then smoothing with an angle grinder and roloc sanding pads. Very surprised at how well it smooths them. Been using 36 or 40 grit. Good luck, lots of pictures!
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Ta2Don · 04-18-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Yaa Hoo, Got time to practice before the patch panel arrives.
Light'em up!

Oh Yeah, gonna make a few sparks this weekend for sure...

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Originally Posted by da_bears_da1

Congrats on the welder (Go Bears!!). I never welded before 80 days ago. Take your time. There are some good posts on the welding thread in this forum. One thing I learned last week is to not use the big 4.5 inch grinder on welds. It over heats the metal. We are now using double cut-off wheels to take down the big welds and then smoothing with an angle grinder and roloc sanding pads. Very surprised at how well it smooths them. Been using 36 or 40 grit. Good luck, lots of pictures!
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DaBears!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the advice, gonna check out the welding thread...

McMurphy · 04-18-2013, 05:00 PM

There is a welding thread ???

Ta2Don · 04-18-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

There is a welding thread ???

My same reaction...

da_bears_da1 · 04-19-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

There is a welding thread ???

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

My same reaction...

I had to go look to see if it was me that needed a head wack.

It is the paint and body thread where there are welding posts, just search that thread.

At least I am not nuts on this one. By the way Ta2Don, my parents live in Austin and my daughter is moving back up here, right now she lives in Ward. Drive by Searcy every time we visit.
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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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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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Originally Posted by rusty76

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!!!

rusty76 · 04-28-2013, 08:20 AM

Really cool build man.

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?

04-18-2013, 12:34 PM	#1
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Gas Regulator made it here today... Now as soon as the patch panels arrive, it'll be time to make sparks and fix the pass fender... 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

04-18-2013, 01:21 PM	#2
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Yaa Hoo, Got time to practice before the patch panel arrives. Light'em up!

04-18-2013, 01:22 PM	#3
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Congrats on the welder (Go Bears!!). I never welded before 80 days ago. Take your time. There are some good posts on the welding thread in this forum. One thing I learned last week is to not use the big 4.5 inch grinder on welds. It over heats the metal. We are now using double cut-off wheels to take down the big welds and then smoothing with an angle grinder and roloc sanding pads. Very surprised at how well it smooths them. Been using 36 or 40 grit. Good luck, lots of pictures! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

04-18-2013, 05:00 PM	#5
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04-19-2013, 10:49 AM	#8
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	#10
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	#11
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	#12
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	#13
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	#14
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	#16
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	#17
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	#18
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	#22
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04-28-2013, 08:15 PM	#23
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



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04-28-2013, 08:34 PM	#24
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

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