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willyp · 10-16-2010, 08:37 AM

sand blasted the ash tray and painted it, made a trim piece to cover up the hack job around the radio face and mounted my speakers in the vent openings in the kick panels.

Andice · 10-16-2010, 04:25 PM

Started to paint the rear half of the frame today in preparation of the bed install. I did all I could with the big brush. A smaller brush next week should just about wrap up this phase. It should take at least a week for the Por-15 to wear off of my hands.

knuckledragger · 10-16-2010, 05:36 PM

Set the 402 in and started mocking up the engine mounts.I am using the captured style 73-87 mounts.I also made sure the headers will clear.I will definitely be using an electric cooling fan.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-16-2010, 05:56 PM

We pushed sams60gmc down the road...

knuckledragger · 10-16-2010, 07:48 PM

Mounts are mocked up!Will remove engine tomorrow and finish welding them up.

CVA59 · 10-16-2010, 08:08 PM

Got the old rockers off and geeeezzzz what a rusty mess that was.

bigdaddy64 · 10-16-2010, 08:46 PM

Cut the top off today to clean up the rust, add some sound deadener, knock a couple dents out and weld top back on minus drip rail. This is the last of my rust repair!

Camaro_nut2001 · 10-16-2010, 09:25 PM

Well I finally got back to playin with OLE BLUE this weekend. My new to me toy, '93 Blazer, has had my full attention for the last month. Anyway, I took the rearend cover off, cleaned everything up, checked my gears & put in new 85W140 gear oil. I also sanded, primed, painted & put my swaybar on the front. I bought it from one of our members a while back as my truck didn't come factory with that option. After cutting out one of the crossmember rivets it bolted right up. Man I Love my '69!

fryer1979 · 10-16-2010, 09:34 PM

Daydreaming about my day at the shop tomorrow....Stuck here at work for my Friday.

sams60gmc · 10-16-2010, 11:20 PM

Well like my good buddy Frenchblue72 said. We got a good idea and pushed my frame over to his house, about 3 blocks away with one pretty busy intersection in between, when it got there we put the cab on the frame had to do some minor trimming to clear where the frame goes down for the body drop. Then we pushed it back to its home. Lays rocker no problem.

markeb01 · 10-16-2010, 11:47 PM

Disassembled my throttle linkage looking for a problem, and discovered a fractured nylon spacer. Replaced it with a steel version, which restored the normally smooth operation.

**aerotruk63** · 10-17-2010, 09:26 AM

Do it again!

SRVBLUES64 · 10-19-2010, 05:26 PM

well I actually did a little on it today. I got the fenders and other pieces out fromthe shed before old man winter comes in. I have decided to go to a ol school look patina style. So I put everything together and made sure I had all the right bolts and spacers. Just a bunch of nothing

*lakeroadster* · 10-19-2010, 05:31 PM

About 75% done stripping the rear fenders and bed down to bare metal. At this point I hate to shoot primer on it, it looks cool with just it's birthday suit!
Would you guys think I was nuts if I just clear coated it?

Anybody got experience with Gibbs? http://www.roadsters.com/gibbs/

Cops053 · 10-19-2010, 05:54 PM

Pics of inlayed Walnut, just wet from wiping off the sawdust

**aerotruk63** · 10-19-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

About 75% done stripping the rear fenders and bed down to bare metal. At this point I hate to shoot primer on it, it looks cool with just it's birthday suit!

Would you guys think I was nuts if I just clear coated it?

TRy this stuff
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/...hrome/1232328/

LostMy65 · 10-20-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Would you guys think I was nuts if I just clear coated it?

Get it Galvanized

jbgroby · 10-21-2010, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Get it Galvanized

WHOA! That would be fun to WAX.

blackmopar · 10-25-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

About 75% done stripping the rear fenders and bed down to bare metal. At this point I hate to shoot primer on it, it looks cool with just it's birthday suit!
Would you guys think I was nuts if I just clear coated it?

Anybody got experience with Gibbs? http://www.roadsters.com/gibbs/

Boy lakster that sure does look pretty! Nice job on the stripping. Gibbs is good stuff, but would take alot of effort to keep rust from creating in the gaps and crevices and stuff

SRVBLUES64 · 10-28-2010, 10:04 PM

A big nothing today it was just to dang cold here in Indiana. Im heading to Lowes or the depot to look for a good garage heater.

losthope · 10-28-2010, 10:40 PM

rain-x my truck windshield and windows since im running no wiper arms at the moment...and its been raining here!!

SRVBLUES64 · 10-29-2010, 09:09 PM

you say more rust where would youlike it rust can be added at anytime

SRVBLUES64 · 10-31-2010, 08:42 PM

I bought more Duplicolor paint shop today for the hood and doors I have a new plan I'll be posting pics later this week, Im still going with the shop truck look but maybe a better look at really where the sun don't shine and dose. I'll send pics later this week.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-17-2010, 10:10 AM

heres some pics from my cell phone that he wife took as she helped push once in awhile...

sams60gmc · 10-17-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

heres some pics from my cell phone that he wife took as she helped push once in awhile...

haha I love it! Thanks again for all the help!

10-16-2010, 08:37 AM	#1
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? sand blasted the ash tray and painted it, made a trim piece to cover up the hack job around the radio face and mounted my speakers in the vent openings in the kick panels. Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

10-16-2010, 04:25 PM	#2
Andice Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 241	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started to paint the rear half of the frame today in preparation of the bed install. I did all I could with the big brush. A smaller brush next week should just about wrap up this phase. It should take at least a week for the Por-15 to wear off of my hands. Attached Images

10-16-2010, 05:36 PM	#3
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Set the 402 in and started mocking up the engine mounts.I am using the captured style 73-87 mounts.I also made sure the headers will clear.I will definitely be using an electric cooling fan.

10-16-2010, 05:56 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: What did you do to your truck today? We pushed sams60gmc down the road... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-16-2010, 07:48 PM	#5
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Mounts are mocked up!Will remove engine tomorrow and finish welding them up.

10-16-2010, 08:08 PM	#6
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the old rockers off and geeeezzzz what a rusty mess that was. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

10-16-2010, 08:46 PM	#7
bigdaddy64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, Or. Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Cut the top off today to clean up the rust, add some sound deadener, knock a couple dents out and weld top back on minus drip rail. This is the last of my rust repair! Attached Images __________________ 66 c20 with 1/2 ton 73-87 front and rear suspension 2-1/2" drop spindles, air-bags, c-notch rear frame 463 Pontiac, SRP Pistons, Eagle Crank and Rods Mega-Squirt Fuel Injection

10-16-2010, 09:25 PM	#8
Camaro_nut2001 Chevy Lover Till The End. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mascot TN. Posts: 795	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well I finally got back to playin with OLE BLUE this weekend. My new to me toy, '93 Blazer, has had my full attention for the last month. Anyway, I took the rearend cover off, cleaned everything up, checked my gears & put in new 85W140 gear oil. I also sanded, primed, painted & put my swaybar on the front. I bought it from one of our members a while back as my truck didn't come factory with that option. After cutting out one of the crossmember rivets it bolted right up. Man I Love my '69! __________________ 1969 Chevy SWB Big Block - Under the knife as of 12/26/2011 1989 Chevy Silverado, 4X4 - Daily Driver 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 - 4-Wheeler, Campin Truck 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe - 327/350hp, TH400, all original. Members I've met: BamaBaxter, My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=500359

10-16-2010, 09:34 PM	#9
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Daydreaming about my day at the shop tomorrow....Stuck here at work for my Friday.

10-16-2010, 11:20 PM	#10
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well like my good buddy Frenchblue72 said. We got a good idea and pushed my frame over to his house, about 3 blocks away with one pretty busy intersection in between, when it got there we put the cab on the frame had to do some minor trimming to clear where the frame goes down for the body drop. Then we pushed it back to its home. Lays rocker no problem. Attached Images __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

10-16-2010, 11:47 PM	#11
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Disassembled my throttle linkage looking for a problem, and discovered a fractured nylon spacer. Replaced it with a steel version, which restored the normally smooth operation.

10-17-2010, 09:26 AM	#12
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10-19-2010, 05:26 PM	#13
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? well I actually did a little on it today. I got the fenders and other pieces out fromthe shed before old man winter comes in. I have decided to go to a ol school look patina style. So I put everything together and made sure I had all the right bolts and spacers. Just a bunch of nothing Attached Images

10-19-2010, 05:31 PM	#14
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? About 75% done stripping the rear fenders and bed down to bare metal. At this point I hate to shoot primer on it, it looks cool with just it's birthday suit! Would you guys think I was nuts if I just clear coated it? Anybody got experience with Gibbs? http://www.roadsters.com/gibbs/ Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 10-21-2010 at 09:02 AM.

10-19-2010, 05:54 PM	#15
Cops053 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toccoa,Georgia Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pics of inlayed Walnut, just wet from wiping off the sawdust Attached Images



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10-28-2010, 10:04 PM	#20
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? A big nothing today it was just to dang cold here in Indiana. Im heading to Lowes or the depot to look for a good garage heater.

10-28-2010, 10:40 PM	#21
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today? rain-x my truck windshield and windows since im running no wiper arms at the moment...and its been raining here!!

10-29-2010, 09:09 PM	#22
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? you say more rust where would youlike it rust can be added at anytime

10-31-2010, 08:42 PM	#23
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I bought more Duplicolor paint shop today for the hood and doors I have a new plan I'll be posting pics later this week, Im still going with the shop truck look but maybe a better look at really where the sun don't shine and dose. I'll send pics later this week.

10-17-2010, 10:10 AM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: What did you do to your truck today? heres some pics from my cell phone that he wife took as she helped push once in awhile... Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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