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ruffrida2005 · 05-10-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mia66GMC

Here is how we do it in Miami!

Welcome to the site my friend. What did you hit down there in Miami?

Vernski · 05-10-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Not sure. My left brain says rally wheels and different bumper and maybe color change to red.
My right brain says leave it alone. Only original once. The color is growing on me.
We'll see.

Well after all it is your truck, but IMO it's perfect the way it is a nice original truck. You can always buy a beater and hot rod it or customize it the way you want. I for one vote original lets put it this way don't listen to your left brain your right brain is right. Good Luck....Vernski

geezer#99 · 05-11-2010, 09:34 AM

OK. The right brain is the winner. No color change. It appears to have been repainted sometime in the past. Might freshen the paint and change the back bumper. Some new caps or white spoke wheels and drive the wheels off it. LOL!!!

1939fiat · 05-11-2010, 09:37 AM

I would leave it stock..change the bumper..and add small hub caps..Forget the spoke wheels..
and drive the wheels off it !!

Rick
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Originally Posted by geezer#99

OK. The right brain is the winner. No color change. It appears to have been repainted sometime in the past. Might freshen the paint and change the back bumper. Some new caps or white spoke wheels and drive the wheels off it. LOL!!!

EVBuilder · 05-11-2010, 10:40 AM

I was scrolling through the thread today and noticed that the pictures I posted before suck and they were taken before I owned it. So here are a few newer ones.

1939fiat · 05-11-2010, 01:26 PM

Looks good..
I must have seen it cruising around at one time.
Your not far from us.

Rick
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Originally Posted by EVBuilder

I was scrolling through the thread today and noticed that the pictures I posted before suck and they were taken before I owned it. So here are a few newer ones.

EVBuilder · 05-11-2010, 01:46 PM

I just got it in March and have had a bunch of trouble keeping it on the road. There was a bunch of cobbled stuff in this thing. Primarily wiring, which melted on me twice and now I am rewiring the whole thing. I also had the rear axle out of it I had to rebuild it. I had to upgrade the master cylinder to a dual because it was converted to front disc before I got it but they didn't think that was necessary. It also had a booster on it that didn't work so I eliminated it. It had a set of bucket seats that were so close to the steering wheel I could barely get in so I changed those out to some seats from the third row of a Montana van. It has been more work than I wanted to do to it right after buying it but It will better for it in the long run.

Vernski · 05-11-2010, 02:46 PM

EVBuilder what's the story on the spotlight's are they real one's or dummys. I like your truck the color is nice. I have a 65 custom lwb fleet the wiring was a nightmare had to replace it front to back the wires ran along the frame were rotted and the taillight's had bad grounds to top it off. Anyway mine is in my avitar that's the way she looked when I first bought it, still not done a ways to go yet....Vernski

EVBuilder · 05-11-2010, 03:58 PM

The spot lights are dummy's, unfortunately There are holes for the screws or they would already be gone. There was a number of things the PO did to this truck that I am systematically removing or undoing. The diamond plate mud flaps for example are gone now as are all the skull knobs, skull inside rear view mirror, and skull license plate frames. I replaced the mirror with the one that goes to my 62 Tempest. I was shocked to see pictures of trucks with the same mirror. They must have been pretty universal back then. I am doing something a little different with the wiring in mine. I took the under hood fuse and relay center from a 99 Montana van. I also have a seat glide. I am making a drawer for the fuse box to mount into the glove box. that way I can slide it out far enough to get to the back of it for any future additions to the system. This fuse box has a head light relay in it already as well two electric fan relays which I am using from the same van. It also has 6 main line fuses that I can use to power the ignition and the original fuse box and have a main fuse to avoid any more fires. I may start a build thread on that as things start to shape up as many people are intimidated by electrical work.

markeb01 · 05-11-2010, 04:39 PM

Nice truck. I like your idea of mounting the fuse panel where it can be reached. Not mounting mine in the glove box area is one of the few regrets I have with my truck. I'm old now with a bad back and knees, and wish mine was located where it could be reached by sitting in the passenger seat.

I hope you took before pictures when it had all that junk on it. Nice to have them for comparison after it's fixed the way you like it.

EVBuilder · 05-11-2010, 06:41 PM

Thank you for the compliment. It will be nicer as things begin to take shape. But for now its a driver so the changes are more about reliability. Once I get done the other two projects I would like to do a frame off on this one and make it as nice as it can and should be. The first project is a 1984 Bronco II I am building for my daughter to drive. There is a build thread for this in alternate tinkerings called F word stands in the way. I must admit I have not posted anything new in a while so it may be a few pages back now. Once I get my truck done so its more reliable I will be back at it. After that truck is done I have the Tempest.

markeb01 · 05-11-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EVBuilder

Thank you for the compliment. It will be nicer as things begin to take shape. But for now its a driver so the changes are more about reliability. Once I get done the other two projects I would like to do a frame off on this one and make it as nice as it can and should be. The first project is a 1984 Bronco II I am building for my daughter to drive. There is a build thread for this in alternate tinkerings called F word stands in the way. I must admit I have not posted anything new in a while so it may be a few pages back now. Once I get my truck done so its more reliable I will be back at it. After that truck is done I have the Tempest.

If you haven't already, you should post pictures of your other projects in this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307064

C-10cutty · 05-12-2010, 07:15 AM

Here are a couple of my '62 I picked up last week.

Contrary to what it says on the bumper, it is NOT for sale.

Drop Jaw Kustoms · 05-12-2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

some shots of my truck breeding program:

hey man are you willing to part with one of the 60-63 cabs?

Drop Jaw Kustoms · 05-12-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mia66GMC

Here is how we do it in Miami!

dam its about time more of these trucks start popping out down here lol your like the 3rd one ive seen

daverod · 05-12-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Drop Jaw Kustoms

hey man are you willing to part with one of the 60-63 cabs?

Unleash the Bigfoot.

jonzcustomshop · 05-12-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Drop Jaw Kustoms

hey man are you willing to part with one of the 60-63 cabs?

only the red gmc is worth fixing, which I have lined up for a project, the k20 is our dump run truck, the maroon one had the lf tire stuffed through the floor/bent the cowl, and the tan 63 is probably rusted just as bad as an east coast truck

I am trying to find more 60-63's, but they just aren't around this area, mostly 456's...

geezer#99 · 05-12-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1939fiat

I would leave it stock..change the bumper..and add small hub caps..Forget the spoke wheels..
and drive the wheels off it !!

Rick
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Right you are. Found some new caps and thin trim rings on ebay. Looking for a white bumper. Took big back bumper off yesterday. My neighbor says if I make it to fancy I'll just sell it. Gotta keep it. Too nice to sell.

1939fiat · 05-12-2010, 11:09 PM

Yeah,thats a nice clean truck,from the pictures anyway..
don't sell till you find "something" you can't live without..

Rick
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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Right you are. Found some new caps and thin trim rings on ebay. Looking for a white bumper. Took big back bumper off yesterday. My neighbor says if I make it to fancy I'll just sell it. Gotta keep it. Too nice to sell.

hb32 · 05-13-2010, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Right you are. Found some new caps and thin trim rings on ebay. Looking for a white bumper. Took big back bumper off yesterday. My neighbor says if I make it to fancy I'll just sell it. Gotta keep it. Too nice to sell.

Caps and rings?? Need to see some pics and also bet the truck is a couple hundred pounds lighter without that bumper ;-)

geezer#99 · 05-13-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hb32

Caps and rings?? Need to see some pics and also bet the truck is a couple hundred pounds lighter without that bumper ;-)

Hey dodger. Bought rings and caps on ebay. Will post some pics after mailman delivers. Ya the bumper was heavy. Took two of us to lift it. LOL!!
Old guys ya know.

highwater86 · 05-13-2010, 10:41 PM

My 65 and 66.

Strodder · 05-14-2010, 03:46 PM

A little wax, and they'll look like new.

So what's your plans?

boat · 05-14-2010, 08:23 PM

where is the best site to fine rockerpantles and other parts for my 63 chevy

Strodder · 05-14-2010, 09:17 PM

Here's a couple. I hope your talking about Rocker Panels, and not rocker panties.

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

http://www.lmctruck.com/chevrolet

05-11-2010, 09:34 AM	#1753
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,538	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks OK. The right brain is the winner. No color change. It appears to have been repainted sometime in the past. Might freshen the paint and change the back bumper. Some new caps or white spoke wheels and drive the wheels off it. LOL!!!

05-11-2010, 10:40 AM	#1755
EVBuilder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ingersoll Ontario Posts: 271	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks I was scrolling through the thread today and noticed that the pictures I posted before suck and they were taken before I owned it. So here are a few newer ones. Attached Images

05-11-2010, 01:46 PM	#1757
EVBuilder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ingersoll Ontario Posts: 271	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks I just got it in March and have had a bunch of trouble keeping it on the road. There was a bunch of cobbled stuff in this thing. Primarily wiring, which melted on me twice and now I am rewiring the whole thing. I also had the rear axle out of it I had to rebuild it. I had to upgrade the master cylinder to a dual because it was converted to front disc before I got it but they didn't think that was necessary. It also had a booster on it that didn't work so I eliminated it. It had a set of bucket seats that were so close to the steering wheel I could barely get in so I changed those out to some seats from the third row of a Montana van. It has been more work than I wanted to do to it right after buying it but It will better for it in the long run.

05-11-2010, 02:46 PM	#1758
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks EVBuilder what's the story on the spotlight's are they real one's or dummys. I like your truck the color is nice. I have a 65 custom lwb fleet the wiring was a nightmare had to replace it front to back the wires ran along the frame were rotted and the taillight's had bad grounds to top it off. Anyway mine is in my avitar that's the way she looked when I first bought it, still not done a ways to go yet....Vernski Attached Images

05-11-2010, 03:58 PM	#1759
EVBuilder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ingersoll Ontario Posts: 271	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks The spot lights are dummy's, unfortunately There are holes for the screws or they would already be gone. There was a number of things the PO did to this truck that I am systematically removing or undoing. The diamond plate mud flaps for example are gone now as are all the skull knobs, skull inside rear view mirror, and skull license plate frames. I replaced the mirror with the one that goes to my 62 Tempest. I was shocked to see pictures of trucks with the same mirror. They must have been pretty universal back then. I am doing something a little different with the wiring in mine. I took the under hood fuse and relay center from a 99 Montana van. I also have a seat glide. I am making a drawer for the fuse box to mount into the glove box. that way I can slide it out far enough to get to the back of it for any future additions to the system. This fuse box has a head light relay in it already as well two electric fan relays which I am using from the same van. It also has 6 main line fuses that I can use to power the ignition and the original fuse box and have a main fuse to avoid any more fires. I may start a build thread on that as things start to shape up as many people are intimidated by electrical work.

05-11-2010, 04:39 PM	#1760
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks Nice truck. I like your idea of mounting the fuse panel where it can be reached. Not mounting mine in the glove box area is one of the few regrets I have with my truck. I'm old now with a bad back and knees, and wish mine was located where it could be reached by sitting in the passenger seat. I hope you took before pictures when it had all that junk on it. Nice to have them for comparison after it's fixed the way you like it. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-11-2010, 06:41 PM	#1761
EVBuilder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ingersoll Ontario Posts: 271	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks Thank you for the compliment. It will be nicer as things begin to take shape. But for now its a driver so the changes are more about reliability. Once I get done the other two projects I would like to do a frame off on this one and make it as nice as it can and should be. The first project is a 1984 Bronco II I am building for my daughter to drive. There is a build thread for this in alternate tinkerings called F word stands in the way. I must admit I have not posted anything new in a while so it may be a few pages back now. Once I get my truck done so its more reliable I will be back at it. After that truck is done I have the Tempest.

05-12-2010, 07:15 AM	#1763
C-10cutty Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Galesburg, Kansas Posts: 174	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks Here are a couple of my '62 I picked up last week. Contrary to what it says on the bumper, it is NOT for sale. Attached Images Last edited by C-10cutty; 05-12-2010 at 07:16 AM.

05-13-2010, 10:41 PM	#1772
highwater86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Euharlee,GA Posts: 33	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks My 65 and 66. Attached Images

05-14-2010, 03:46 PM	#1773
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks A little wax, and they'll look like new. So what's your plans? __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

05-14-2010, 08:23 PM	#1774
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks where is the best site to fine rockerpantles and other parts for my 63 chevy

05-14-2010, 09:17 PM	#1775
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: How about some pics of 60-66 Trucks Here's a couple. I hope your talking about Rocker Panels, and not rocker panties. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/ http://www.lmctruck.com/chevrolet __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*



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