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**LostMy65** · 10-20-2010, 10:36 PM

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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

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Get it Galvanized

WHOA! That would be fun to WAX.

narx66gmc · 10-21-2010, 07:44 PM

got a source for my bench seat and shifter!! got the tires mounted yesterday. also, got the new bumper for the front but did not have time to fabricate the brackets for it last night... picking up the seat and shifter tomorrow

SRVBLUES64 · 10-21-2010, 10:57 PM

I sanded the dash down, cleaned up the fire wall getting ready for paint

Real_McCoy · 10-21-2010, 11:58 PM

Moved the 66 into the new shop today. Tomorrow, I will continue moving in. Saturday, I will move the parts truck into the shop.

*lakeroadster* · 10-25-2010, 06:05 PM

Put Gibbs on the bare metal rear fenders and bed to preserve them until next spring.

Made (2) new stake pocket tubes to repair the hacked up rear stake pockets on my stepside bed. Installed them in the rear pocket holes, welded and ground them. They'll need some filler, but came out pretty good.

blackmopar · 10-25-2010, 06:31 PM

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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

Cops053 · 10-25-2010, 09:45 PM

Got all the bed wood in and bolted down, then used my shop crane to lift it and set it back on the frame and bolted down. Started at noon and finished at 9 pm. Was fun without and extra set of hands.......lol. Will try to get pics up tomorrow.

fryer1979 · 10-26-2010, 05:54 PM

Pulled the glass out of the cab, and got the entire front crossmember and suspension off the frame of the '65. Now I just need to figure out a way to get the bolts holding the cab to the frame off by myself. Pics posted in my build thread.

TwoFiftyShifter · 10-26-2010, 06:19 PM

Got my GMC project running again. its currently on hold but wasnt getting any fuel, turns out it was the fuel pump so I got a new one and she fired right up.

http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p...1026101510.mp4

**LostMy65** · 10-26-2010, 06:39 PM

Went to a Pick n Pull - bought a Windshield for $35.
Mine is cracked.

Cops053 · 10-26-2010, 06:56 PM

Finished installing the bed, took it for a ride, no rattles and put a fresh coat of wax on the truck

Legend56BC · 10-26-2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cops053

Finished installing the bed, took it for a ride, no rattles and put a fresh coat of wax on the truck

WOW that box looks awesome! Nice Work!

Cops053 · 10-26-2010, 07:11 PM

Thanks Legend

SRVBLUES64 · 10-26-2010, 07:41 PM

I finished one side of my faux tina paint job, I KBS the inside of the underneath of the bed and tomorrow my plans are to KBS (rust killer) the bed supports. Im hoping to get some more duplicolor paint to finish my paint job, the weather is holding here in Indiana. So it's a big push, check out my pics

*lakeroadster* · 10-26-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cops053

Finished installing the bed, took it for a ride, no rattles and put a fresh coat of wax on the truck

Those bowties look awesome. Those little details really make the truck. Sweet!

jkb · 10-26-2010, 10:36 PM

Spent the weekend building a 700R4 that will hold up to my BBC, finished installing it tonight. Should help running the Detroit hwy system lol.

60apache · 10-27-2010, 08:13 PM

installed power windows

chevykid65 · 10-27-2010, 09:37 PM

got the new (to me) box set on this weekend and rolled it out in the driveway to check out the damage. got called in to work so it sat out in the rain all week. went to push it back into the shop today and because of the incline to the sidewalk i got the truck high centered on the bumper. a passer by stopped and helped me push while my girl tried to avoid taking out the door while the he proceeded to tell me about his old 63 and how he has been watching the build up all summer. feels kinda nice to have fans. nneighbor stopped in yesterday to check up on me. he built up a 66 back in the 80s

*lakeroadster* · 10-28-2010, 05:25 PM

Added license plate lights to my roll pan

markeb01 · 10-28-2010, 06:31 PM

Installed a new air filter and replaced the constantly corroding steel battery hold down with a plastic version sold for boats. I never found a paint or plastic coating that could resist the battery fumes.

glendale · 10-28-2010, 09:31 PM

replaced my master for the second time in a month.yea for china....

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!!

boat · 10-29-2010, 12:57 AM

installed brake lines and brake hoses

10-21-2010, 07:44 PM	#1978
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got a source for my bench seat and shifter!! got the tires mounted yesterday. also, got the new bumper for the front but did not have time to fabricate the brackets for it last night... picking up the seat and shifter tomorrow __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up

10-21-2010, 10:57 PM	#1979
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I sanded the dash down, cleaned up the fire wall getting ready for paint

10-21-2010, 11:58 PM	#1980
Real_McCoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: El Dorado, Kansas Posts: 198	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Moved the 66 into the new shop today. Tomorrow, I will continue moving in. Saturday, I will move the parts truck into the shop. __________________ Daniel 66 Chevy C10 LWB Support our troops!

10-25-2010, 06:05 PM	#1981
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put Gibbs on the bare metal rear fenders and bed to preserve them until next spring. Made (2) new stake pocket tubes to repair the hacked up rear stake pockets on my stepside bed. Installed them in the rear pocket holes, welded and ground them. They'll need some filler, but came out pretty good. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 10-25-2010 at 06:09 PM.

10-25-2010, 09:45 PM	#1983
Cops053 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toccoa,Georgia Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got all the bed wood in and bolted down, then used my shop crane to lift it and set it back on the frame and bolted down. Started at noon and finished at 9 pm. Was fun without and extra set of hands.......lol. Will try to get pics up tomorrow.

10-26-2010, 05:54 PM	#1984
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pulled the glass out of the cab, and got the entire front crossmember and suspension off the frame of the '65. Now I just need to figure out a way to get the bolts holding the cab to the frame off by myself. Pics posted in my build thread. Last edited by fryer1979; 10-26-2010 at 05:55 PM.

10-26-2010, 06:19 PM	#1985
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my GMC project running again. its currently on hold but wasnt getting any fuel, turns out it was the fuel pump so I got a new one and she fired right up. http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p...1026101510.mp4 __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh! Last edited by TwoFiftyShifter; 10-26-2010 at 06:23 PM.

10-26-2010, 06:39 PM	#1986
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went to a Pick n Pull - bought a Windshield for $35. Mine is cracked. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-26-2010, 06:56 PM	#1987
Cops053 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toccoa,Georgia Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished installing the bed, took it for a ride, no rattles and put a fresh coat of wax on the truck Attached Images

10-26-2010, 07:11 PM	#1989
Cops053 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toccoa,Georgia Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks Legend

10-26-2010, 07:41 PM	#1990
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finished one side of my faux tina paint job, I KBS the inside of the underneath of the bed and tomorrow my plans are to KBS (rust killer) the bed supports. Im hoping to get some more duplicolor paint to finish my paint job, the weather is holding here in Indiana. So it's a big push, check out my pics Attached Images

10-26-2010, 10:36 PM	#1992
jkb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dearborn Hgts, MI Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Spent the weekend building a 700R4 that will hold up to my BBC, finished installing it tonight. Should help running the Detroit hwy system lol. Attached Images __________________ "All Alone Meet & Greet 2010." http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393754

10-27-2010, 08:13 PM	#1993
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 384	Re: What did you do to your truck today? installed power windows

10-27-2010, 09:37 PM	#1994
chevykid65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gooding, I.D. Posts: 225	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got the new (to me) box set on this weekend and rolled it out in the driveway to check out the damage. got called in to work so it sat out in the rain all week. went to push it back into the shop today and because of the incline to the sidewalk i got the truck high centered on the bumper. a passer by stopped and helped me push while my girl tried to avoid taking out the door while the he proceeded to tell me about his old 63 and how he has been watching the build up all summer. feels kinda nice to have fans. nneighbor stopped in yesterday to check up on me. he built up a 66 back in the 80s Last edited by chevykid65; 10-27-2010 at 09:39 PM.

10-28-2010, 05:25 PM	#1995
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Added license plate lights to my roll pan Attached Images



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10-28-2010, 06:31 PM	#1996
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed a new air filter and replaced the constantly corroding steel battery hold down with a plastic version sold for boats. I never found a paint or plastic coating that could resist the battery fumes.

10-28-2010, 09:31 PM	#1997
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: What did you do to your truck today? replaced my master for the second time in a month.yea for china....

10-28-2010, 10:04 PM	#1998
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	#1999
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, 12:57 AM	#2000
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: What did you do to your truck today? installed brake lines and brake hoses

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