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*lakeroadster* · 01-02-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

That is going to look so cool. Can't wait to see it put together. I'm envious of having a dash that comes out. That has to make it so much easier to work on everything.

Thanks Mark.

I am using disconnects on all electrical connections too which will enable future removal of the dash without cutting any wires.

jbgroby · 01-02-2011, 09:22 PM

Got the new tires on and posed a few pics with the new caps, although the red will get repainted with the Canyon Blue.

gulffishin · 01-02-2011, 09:49 PM

Rebuilt my carb today;

it was nasty!

JasonBird · 01-02-2011, 09:58 PM

bought it two motors! LOL, one a running 350 that will drop in and drive for a while while i slowly rebuild the other...a 67 327 that came out of a truck just like mine! i couldn't pass it up! i hope my dog doesn't snore as bad as i do....we'll be sleepin' together for a while i think...

markeb01 · 01-03-2011, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Got the new tires on and posed a few pics with the new caps, although the red will get repainted with the Canyon Blue.

Those look great!

jbgroby · 01-03-2011, 11:09 AM

Thanks but I wish they were not so expensive you're looking at 3 months of mad money, $235 w/shipping. And I needed 5, I could only buy 4 as a set according to several of the places, which in my opinion was B/S but I needed them anyway. I found a real good one for the bed spare on eBay.

Jake

jbgroby · 01-03-2011, 05:50 PM

The color makes them stand out great!

knuckledragger · 01-03-2011, 06:03 PM

Finished modifying the left lower control arm.Just need to install the balljoint and paint it.Installed my freshly patina'd custom cab steering wheel.Bought everything for the rear brakes and all of the hardlines.

markeb01 · 01-03-2011, 08:06 PM

Ordered a pair of vintage style emblems to add to my fog lights, similar to the ones on the spotlights. I’m probably the only person on the planet that will ever notice the difference, but the lamps look too new without them.

entrefal · 01-05-2011, 11:28 AM

Lets see, over the past week or so I put on the 60 GMC grill, new radiator, new heater core, put in new seats, new steering wheel, new shifter, fixed drivers side window, removed the 6 and installed an 8 with new transmission, made an exhaust, installed new springs in the rear... Now I need to install front springs, and put on mufflers when they show up tomorrow.. then I can drive her again

*lakeroadster* · 01-05-2011, 07:45 PM

Made new wiring harnesses for Primary and Secondary Gauge Panels: Power-Ground-Lighting.

Reinstalled (for the last time?) the Camaro Dash.

Installed Wiper / Light / Heater & Ignition Switches.

Hooked up the battery, turned the key and everything worked!

Pretty stoked at how this is looking with the new paint (I still need to paint inside of doors). It's been a long time getting this modification to this point, but I love it when a plan comes together.

I think this is the first day I have spent working on the truck where I wasn't filthy dirty at the end of the day.

kalirodding · 01-06-2011, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

Reinstalled (for the last time?) the Camaro Dash.

Looks good. What are you puting on top and on the sides to tie it all in?

old cruiser · 01-06-2011, 02:41 AM

Picked up a permit for test drive. Went for a drive first time since engine rebuild adjust timing on the road, ran beautifully. Will take it to Port Fairy rod run about 100 klms from home on sunday. Then I,ll sort out to get it registered this month

*lakeroadster* · 01-08-2011, 06:35 PM

More progress on the dash. Installed gauge panels.

*lakeroadster* · 01-06-2011, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalirodding

Looks good. What are you puting on top and on the sides to tie it all in?

Make a wooden dash rail that bolts to top and side, then cover it with black vinyl to match seats. That's what I did on my '31.

towersddg9 · 01-05-2011, 09:07 PM

Dropped cab and most of front end off to get blasted

fink64 · 01-05-2011, 09:41 PM

are you soda blasting or sand

towersddg9 · 01-05-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fink64

are you soda blasting or sand

soda

BigPhil66 · 01-05-2011, 11:43 PM

Started the front suspension Disc brake conversion. I stilll have 1 ball joint that wouldn't budge to get off tomorrow.

PAPA KENT · 01-07-2011, 06:15 PM

cut the floors and rockers out of my parts cab,removed the steering column,wiper motor,heater controls,ect.time for a break.

jbgroby · 01-07-2011, 08:25 PM

Paiter called to let me know he got the first coat of paint on the interior of the cab. The pictures were taken low light and cell phone. I'll take some better pics tomm. BTW I got get me seat and will post pics of that as well

towersddg9 · 01-07-2011, 09:19 PM

Picked up cross member and control arms powder coating makes those 45 year old parts look new again, frame going next week getting it done in a flat

daverod · 01-07-2011, 10:27 PM

Those parts look sweet.

markeb01 · 01-08-2011, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by towersddg9

Picked up cross member and control arms powder coating makes those 45 year old parts look new again, frame going next week getting it done in a flat

Those are beautiful! Certainly way better than how they looked when new.

BigPhil66 · 01-08-2011, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by towersddg9

Picked up cross member and control arms powder coating makes those 45 year old parts look new again, frame going next week getting it done in a flat

Those look great!!! I hope mine look half as good as yours when I am done. Now I am considering doing the cross member...thnks a lot! : )

01-02-2011, 09:22 PM	#2
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the new tires on and posed a few pics with the new caps, although the red will get repainted with the Canyon Blue. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-02-2011, 09:49 PM	#3
gulffishin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: AL Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Rebuilt my carb today; it was nasty!

01-02-2011, 09:58 PM	#4
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: What did you do to your truck today? bought it two motors! LOL, one a running 350 that will drop in and drive for a while while i slowly rebuild the other...a 67 327 that came out of a truck just like mine! i couldn't pass it up! i hope my dog doesn't snore as bad as i do....we'll be sleepin' together for a while i think... Attached Images __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

01-03-2011, 11:09 AM	#6
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks but I wish they were not so expensive you're looking at 3 months of mad money, $235 w/shipping. And I needed 5, I could only buy 4 as a set according to several of the places, which in my opinion was B/S but I needed them anyway. I found a real good one for the bed spare on eBay. Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-03-2011, 05:50 PM	#7
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? The color makes them stand out great! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-03-2011, 06:03 PM	#8
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished modifying the left lower control arm.Just need to install the balljoint and paint it.Installed my freshly patina'd custom cab steering wheel.Bought everything for the rear brakes and all of the hardlines. __________________ 65 c-10 swb,bbw,step,402/t350,sold!! 1979 c10 Silverado,250,auto,gonna have a 3/5 drop,and twice pipes!Sold Bought the wife a 84 gmc short step

01-03-2011, 08:06 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ordered a pair of vintage style emblems to add to my fog lights, similar to the ones on the spotlights. I’m probably the only person on the planet that will ever notice the difference, but the lamps look too new without them.

01-05-2011, 11:28 AM	#10
entrefal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 24	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Lets see, over the past week or so I put on the 60 GMC grill, new radiator, new heater core, put in new seats, new steering wheel, new shifter, fixed drivers side window, removed the 6 and installed an 8 with new transmission, made an exhaust, installed new springs in the rear... Now I need to install front springs, and put on mufflers when they show up tomorrow.. then I can drive her again __________________ 65 C10 Longbed Last edited by entrefal; 01-05-2011 at 11:28 AM.

01-05-2011, 07:45 PM	#11
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Made new wiring harnesses for Primary and Secondary Gauge Panels: Power-Ground-Lighting. Reinstalled (for the last time?) the Camaro Dash. Installed Wiper / Light / Heater & Ignition Switches. Hooked up the battery, turned the key and everything worked! Pretty stoked at how this is looking with the new paint (I still need to paint inside of doors). It's been a long time getting this modification to this point, but I love it when a plan comes together. I think this is the first day I have spent working on the truck where I wasn't filthy dirty at the end of the day. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 01-05-2011 at 08:20 PM.

01-06-2011, 02:41 AM	#13
old cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Camperdown Vic Australia Posts: 230	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Picked up a permit for test drive. Went for a drive first time since engine rebuild adjust timing on the road, ran beautifully. Will take it to Port Fairy rod run about 100 klms from home on sunday. Then I,ll sort out to get it registered this month

01-08-2011, 06:35 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? More progress on the dash. Installed gauge panels. Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 01-08-2011 at 06:38 PM.

01-05-2011, 09:07 PM	#16
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Dropped cab and most of front end off to get blasted Attached Images

01-05-2011, 09:41 PM	#17
fink64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: new florence, mo Posts: 70	Re: What did you do to your truck today? are you soda blasting or sand

01-05-2011, 11:43 PM	#19
BigPhil66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Riverside Ca. Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started the front suspension Disc brake conversion. I stilll have 1 ball joint that wouldn't budge to get off tomorrow.

01-07-2011, 06:15 PM	#20
PAPA KENT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lolo montana Posts: 361	Re: What did you do to your truck today? cut the floors and rockers out of my parts cab,removed the steering column,wiper motor,heater controls,ect.time for a break.



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01-07-2011, 08:25 PM	#21
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Paiter called to let me know he got the first coat of paint on the interior of the cab. The pictures were taken low light and cell phone. I'll take some better pics tomm. BTW I got get me seat and will post pics of that as well Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-07-2011, 09:19 PM	#22
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Picked up cross member and control arms powder coating makes those 45 year old parts look new again, frame going next week getting it done in a flat Attached Images

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