What did you do to your truck today part III - Page 84 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OldChevy61 · 02-20-2016, 06:14 PM

After a lot of blasting, sanding , tearing apart, sprayed two coats of epoxy and two coats of urethane primer on the cab today.

OldChevy61 · 02-20-2016, 07:28 PM

Urethane.

jbgroby · 02-21-2016, 06:56 PM

Got the bed flipped right and starting the wood install over the next week.

OldChevy61 · 02-21-2016, 07:27 PM

Got the front brake lines fabbed up and installed.

jbgroby · 02-21-2016, 10:32 PM

Got the tub in and called it a night.

edisonfire · 02-22-2016, 11:26 AM

I finally got my hood hinges installed and the hood on!

TJ's Chevy · 02-22-2016, 04:46 PM

I installed my new tailgate! Finally GMC in all 4 corners.

60chevyjim · 02-22-2016, 08:00 PM

I tried this aqua color today to see if I like it better than the red or flat black ?
im going to strip all the paint off the truck when I do all the body work .

Tarc · 02-22-2016, 10:31 PM

Made a throttle rod and installed a radiator overflow.

jbgroby · 02-22-2016, 10:45 PM

Got the first placeof the boards mounted

65Gregg · 02-23-2016, 09:04 PM

I got my new shocks installed and started on the front shock relocation mounts.

TJ's Chevy · 02-23-2016, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Got the first placeof the boards mounted

Nice!!!

Lugnutz65 · 02-23-2016, 09:13 PM

I media blasted and then applied primer to some engine parts. Not very exciting but it is progress.

Grizz1963 · 02-25-2016, 03:20 AM

Last weekend.......

Split motor and trains.

Useful tool...... Keeping things together.

Yup.... Four bolt.

Camel hump heads, missing most valve stem seals, one valve damaged and a spring broken.

Still trying to figure which parts to replace, or just how much new stuff to add.

Needs a clean and paint as well.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-26-2016, 12:07 AM

I made room in the garage so I could remove the windshield and change the gasket. It had a split at the bottom and water would come into the cab when driving in the rain. Here they are a nestled in.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-26-2016, 12:12 AM

First picture shows how the old owner used roofing tar to patch a hole or something. When it rained the water would come in and spill on the dash and the floor. Surprised there isn't more rust. You can also see the split at the bottom. The gasket also melted back into petroleum form which also melted onto the dash and I think it protected it from the water and it was rust free so I had to clean all that up and after doing so I sanded some of the surface rust off and coated it with Duplicolor Truck Bed liner.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-26-2016, 10:54 AM

I also took my automatic steering column apart and repainted it. Don't know if I will stick with the color or not.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-26-2016, 07:19 PM

I took my wheel off to adjust my front brakes and after about 5 blocks of driving it is pulling right again.
Time for disc.

jbgroby · 02-27-2016, 10:58 AM

Got more wood........😚

Lugnutz65 · 02-27-2016, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I took my wheel off to adjust my front brakes and after about 5 blocks of driving it is pulling right again.
Time for disc.

I'm thinking you have a bad brake cylinder, weak brake springs or both. Just me thinking. I'm no expert.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-27-2016, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

I'm thinking you have a bad brake cylinder, weak brake springs or both. Just me thinking. I'm no expert.

I threw new wheel cylinders in not to long ago. I didn't change the springs only because I didn't plan on keeping the drum brakes for to long. The only reason I have not done the brakes yet is I am contemplating a 2" drop or keeping it stock height.

Grizz1963 · 02-27-2016, 09:01 PM

Well, the VHT Chevy orange engine paint went on without a hitch.

Good preparation, cleaning three times over and some head in the steel meant good adhesion.

Rattle cans work well if you,are patient and keep the distance equal on every pass.

Result, three coats on flat surfaces, more on the bends.

Masked up and cleaned block painted too.

Very pleased with the results of today's work.

Almost 01.00 now, so bed time I would think.

Final pic just for Greg "Bomp" in Kaiser, Oregon........... There you go my young friend.

jbgroby · 02-27-2016, 09:33 PM

All the boards in to dry fit so we can mark the holes for drilling. I think I see light at the end of the tunnel...

urmyboyblue · 02-27-2016, 09:56 PM

I have been making new dash and console panels for my 65 C10- it has a custom dash thanks to my efforts years ago to lighten the truck up for bracket racing. I will post a picture after the dash is back together. Today I primed the panels. Monday I hope to paint them satin black.

I also painted the upper A arms for my 66 C30- I pulled them and cleaned them up back on New Years. I also started disassembly of the LWB fleetside bed I bought for the C30.

**allchevy58** · 02-28-2016, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

All the boards in to dry fit so we can mark the holes for drilling. I think I see light at the end of the tunnel...

Like it, looking good!

02-20-2016, 06:14 PM	#2076
OldChevy61 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NICHOLS SC Posts: 435	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III After a lot of blasting, sanding , tearing apart, sprayed two coats of epoxy and two coats of urethane primer on the cab today.

02-20-2016, 07:28 PM	#2077
OldChevy61 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NICHOLS SC Posts: 435	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Urethane.

02-21-2016, 06:56 PM	#2078
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Got the bed flipped right and starting the wood install over the next week. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-21-2016, 07:27 PM	#2079
OldChevy61 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NICHOLS SC Posts: 435	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Got the front brake lines fabbed up and installed.

02-21-2016, 10:32 PM	#2080
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Got the tub in and called it a night. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-22-2016, 11:26 AM	#2081
edisonfire Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok Posts: 51	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I finally got my hood hinges installed and the hood on!

02-22-2016, 04:46 PM	#2082
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I installed my new tailgate! Finally GMC in all 4 corners. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

02-22-2016, 08:00 PM	#2083
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I tried this aqua color today to see if I like it better than the red or flat black ? im going to strip all the paint off the truck when I do all the body work . Attached Images

02-22-2016, 10:31 PM	#2084
Tarc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Seabrook tx Posts: 8	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Made a throttle rod and installed a radiator overflow. Attached Images

02-22-2016, 10:45 PM	#2085
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Got the first placeof the boards mounted Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-23-2016, 09:04 PM	#2086
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I got my new shocks installed and started on the front shock relocation mounts. Attached Images __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

02-23-2016, 09:13 PM	#2088
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I media blasted and then applied primer to some engine parts. Not very exciting but it is progress. Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

02-25-2016, 03:20 AM	#2089
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,572	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Last weekend....... Split motor and trains. Useful tool...... Keeping things together. Yup.... Four bolt. Camel hump heads, missing most valve stem seals, one valve damaged and a spring broken. Still trying to figure which parts to replace, or just how much new stuff to add. Needs a clean and paint as well. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

02-26-2016, 12:07 AM	#2090
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I made room in the garage so I could remove the windshield and change the gasket. It had a split at the bottom and water would come into the cab when driving in the rain. Here they are a nestled in. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-26-2016, 12:12 AM	#2091
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III First picture shows how the old owner used roofing tar to patch a hole or something. When it rained the water would come in and spill on the dash and the floor. Surprised there isn't more rust. You can also see the split at the bottom. The gasket also melted back into petroleum form which also melted onto the dash and I think it protected it from the water and it was rust free so I had to clean all that up and after doing so I sanded some of the surface rust off and coated it with Duplicolor Truck Bed liner. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536



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02-26-2016, 10:54 AM	#2092
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I also took my automatic steering column apart and repainted it. Don't know if I will stick with the color or not. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-26-2016, 07:19 PM	#2093
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I took my wheel off to adjust my front brakes and after about 5 blocks of driving it is pulling right again. Time for disc. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

02-27-2016, 10:58 AM	#2094
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Got more wood........😚 Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-27-2016, 09:01 PM	#2097
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,572	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Well, the VHT Chevy orange engine paint went on without a hitch. Good preparation, cleaning three times over and some head in the steel meant good adhesion. Rattle cans work well if you,are patient and keep the distance equal on every pass. Result, three coats on flat surfaces, more on the bends. Masked up and cleaned block painted too. Very pleased with the results of today's work. Almost 01.00 now, so bed time I would think. Final pic just for Greg "Bomp" in Kaiser, Oregon........... There you go my young friend. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

02-27-2016, 09:33 PM	#2098
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III All the boards in to dry fit so we can mark the holes for drilling. I think I see light at the end of the tunnel... Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-27-2016, 09:56 PM	#2099
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I have been making new dash and console panels for my 65 C10- it has a custom dash thanks to my efforts years ago to lighten the truck up for bracket racing. I will post a picture after the dash is back together. Today I primed the panels. Monday I hope to paint them satin black. I also painted the upper A arms for my 66 C30- I pulled them and cleaned them up back on New Years. I also started disassembly of the LWB fleetside bed I bought for the C30.

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