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jbgroby · 11-24-2010, 06:23 PM

We did the final wet sanding today of the cab. Friday morning we paint the top of the dash Charcoal on Saturday we mask and paint the interior silver fawn. Guys its getting so close I can smell it, It's only been ten years.

fryer1979 · 11-25-2010, 06:06 PM

That's really cool Lakeroadster, I've always been interested by the CAD programs. If you don't mind my asking, where did you get your cab vents from? I've read about that instal a time or two on here and would like to do that to my own truck, but have no luck finding any. I'm not even sure what to look for exactly.

rendus · 11-25-2010, 06:35 PM

I haven't drove my truck in about a month but I've been smelling a strong turpentine odor everytime I've walked by it. Finally did some investigating last week and discovered the gas tank has started leaking again. Multiple leaks all along the bottom. I pulled it today (thank goodness there was only two gallons of gas in it) and removed all the hardware and the new fuel sending unit.

Turkey · 11-26-2010, 12:49 PM

Finally got my linkage adjusted to shift nice and smooth. Took the ole lady out for ice cream.

jbgroby · 11-26-2010, 07:50 PM

FINISHED all the wet sanding and washed the truck down for the 1K sealer prior to painting Sunday, weather turned wet ugly and cold overnight.

losthope · 11-26-2010, 08:11 PM

messed around with the 63,bolted most of the front clip on and took drivers side fender and door down to bare metal and put a coat of primer on them,i also put the wheels and tires that came with my 65 on the 63, still dont know if i want to sell it part it out or keep it yet. it needs alot of body work and i have minimal exp. but i figure i can use this to practice on tell i make up my mind . guess you got to start some where!! heres some pics

greg65 · 11-26-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

FINISHED all the wet sanding and washed the truck down for the 1K sealer prior to painting Sunday, weather turned wet ugly and cold overnight.

I might have missed it but what exterior color are you going with?

jbgroby · 11-26-2010, 08:22 PM

This two-toned combo

Olympic White over Canyon Blue Factory stock colors.

greg65 · 11-26-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

This two-toned combo

Olympic White over Canyon Blue Factory stock colors.

nice. Can't wait to see it in the sun light.

jbgroby · 11-26-2010, 08:57 PM

Me too!

BigPhil66 · 11-26-2010, 09:54 PM

Went and bought a new power steering pump to replace the salvage yard leaking one...connected it up bled the system and got the truck started for the first time in months. I am so thrilled to have power steering, I just need to put it on the ground to try it out. I need to fix my welds on the steering column because I have never welded before other than high school a long long time ago. I need to start the suspension now.

198plus · 11-27-2010, 09:12 PM

I mocked up an old Big Block that I had laying around.......The tubular mounts worked out fine. I used a set of BBC Hooker headers for a 69 Camaro, they fit very nice. Now I'll send the headers off and have them hot jet coated.

New Engine almost ready.....

boat · 11-27-2010, 11:04 PM

got all the brake lines on

BigPhil66 · 11-28-2010, 02:28 AM

Here are two pics and a video...the crank pully looks like it may be wobbling just a little bit. I guess I should have stood in one spot. *shrug*

willyp · 11-28-2010, 06:20 PM

Chemically stripped and belt sanded the old oak bed, getting ready for stain.

jbgroby · 11-28-2010, 07:26 PM

Glad to see you were able to salvage it. saved $200 easy

Cops053 · 11-28-2010, 07:37 PM

Greased it, oil change, flushed radiator and new anti-freeze

chopttop · 11-28-2010, 08:03 PM

Got the '71 in the old mans garage, up and off the tires for the winter. Got the battery charged so I can move the '70 and start on it.

Tommy454 · 11-28-2010, 08:34 PM

Repaired the holes in the rear fenders, moved the lights and gave it a fresh coat of primer.

SRVBLUES64 · 11-28-2010, 08:40 PM

A big fat zero, its just to cold here in Indiana. Does anybody have any thoughts on a heater for a garage I have 220v and 110v no gas, Thanks Jeff

Turkey · 11-29-2010, 11:26 AM

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Got my tree yesterday with it.

jbgroby · 11-29-2010, 12:06 PM

I cannot wait to do that with mine! thats is too cool, Although the guys at the Christmas tree lot did not LIKE it because it took the guys away from looking at trees!

GMR-PERFORMANCE · 11-29-2010, 01:10 PM

running the lines for the hyrdo boost. Those brackets are captin fabs set up. Picture was done using photo shop for the line company "gottashow" they dont have very good insturctions so I sent them that pic. Ididit sent me the wrong steering column so that is going back ...bummer but they are taking care of me so more down time. Plenty of other stuff to work on..

Turkey · 11-29-2010, 04:53 PM

Used the tailgate as a welding table in order to start on my welding cart.

losthope · 11-29-2010, 08:36 PM

not much with the 65 just drivin it to work and back everyday, but did get out the hammers and dolly and beat some dents out of the 63 did alright i geuss for a first time doing it.

11-24-2010, 06:23 PM	#2101
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? We did the final wet sanding today of the cab. Friday morning we paint the top of the dash Charcoal on Saturday we mask and paint the interior silver fawn. Guys its getting so close I can smell it, It's only been ten years. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-25-2010, 06:06 PM	#2102
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That's really cool Lakeroadster, I've always been interested by the CAD programs. If you don't mind my asking, where did you get your cab vents from? I've read about that instal a time or two on here and would like to do that to my own truck, but have no luck finding any. I'm not even sure what to look for exactly.

11-25-2010, 06:35 PM	#2103
rendus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: smyrna tn Posts: 221	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I haven't drove my truck in about a month but I've been smelling a strong turpentine odor everytime I've walked by it. Finally did some investigating last week and discovered the gas tank has started leaking again. Multiple leaks all along the bottom. I pulled it today (thank goodness there was only two gallons of gas in it) and removed all the hardware and the new fuel sending unit.

11-26-2010, 12:49 PM	#2104
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally got my linkage adjusted to shift nice and smooth. Took the ole lady out for ice cream.

11-26-2010, 07:50 PM	#2105
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? FINISHED all the wet sanding and washed the truck down for the 1K sealer prior to painting Sunday, weather turned wet ugly and cold overnight. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-26-2010, 08:11 PM	#2106
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today? messed around with the 63,bolted most of the front clip on and took drivers side fender and door down to bare metal and put a coat of primer on them,i also put the wheels and tires that came with my 65 on the 63, still dont know if i want to sell it part it out or keep it yet. it needs alot of body work and i have minimal exp. but i figure i can use this to practice on tell i make up my mind . guess you got to start some where!! heres some pics

11-26-2010, 08:22 PM	#2108
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? This two-toned combo Olympic White over Canyon Blue Factory stock colors. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-26-2010, 08:57 PM	#2110
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Me too! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-26-2010, 09:54 PM	#2111
BigPhil66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Riverside Ca. Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went and bought a new power steering pump to replace the salvage yard leaking one...connected it up bled the system and got the truck started for the first time in months. I am so thrilled to have power steering, I just need to put it on the ground to try it out. I need to fix my welds on the steering column because I have never welded before other than high school a long long time ago. I need to start the suspension now.

11-27-2010, 09:12 PM	#2112
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I mocked up an old Big Block that I had laying around.......The tubular mounts worked out fine. I used a set of BBC Hooker headers for a 69 Camaro, they fit very nice. Now I'll send the headers off and have them hot jet coated. New Engine almost ready..... __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl Last edited by 198plus; 11-27-2010 at 09:17 PM.

11-27-2010, 11:04 PM	#2113
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got all the brake lines on Attached Images Last edited by boat; 11-28-2010 at 12:06 AM.

11-28-2010, 02:28 AM	#2114
BigPhil66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Riverside Ca. Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Here are two pics and a video...the crank pully looks like it may be wobbling just a little bit. I guess I should have stood in one spot. shrug

11-28-2010, 06:20 PM	#2115
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chemically stripped and belt sanded the old oak bed, getting ready for stain. Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

11-28-2010, 07:26 PM	#2116
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Glad to see you were able to salvage it. saved $200 easy __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-28-2010, 07:37 PM	#2117
Cops053 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toccoa,Georgia Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Greased it, oil change, flushed radiator and new anti-freeze



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11-28-2010, 08:03 PM	#2118
chopttop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 151	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the '71 in the old mans garage, up and off the tires for the winter. Got the battery charged so I can move the '70 and start on it. __________________ '71 C10, Choptop/Lowered '70 C30, w/24' Franklin Motor '91 9c1 Caprice '90 Harley FL, 127 Ultima engine w/6 speed, Blk & chrome

11-28-2010, 08:34 PM	#2119
Tommy454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Weeki Wachee , Fl Posts: 112	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Repaired the holes in the rear fenders, moved the lights and gave it a fresh coat of primer. Attached Images

11-28-2010, 08:40 PM	#2120
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? A big fat zero, its just to cold here in Indiana. Does anybody have any thoughts on a heater for a garage I have 220v and 110v no gas, Thanks Jeff

11-29-2010, 11:26 AM	#2121
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my tree yesterday with it.

11-29-2010, 12:06 PM	#2122
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I cannot wait to do that with mine! thats is too cool, Although the guys at the Christmas tree lot did not LIKE it because it took the guys away from looking at trees! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

11-29-2010, 01:10 PM	#2123
GMR-PERFORMANCE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keller TX Posts: 836	Re: What did you do to your truck today? running the lines for the hyrdo boost. Those brackets are captin fabs set up. Picture was done using photo shop for the line company "gottashow" they dont have very good insturctions so I sent them that pic. Ididit sent me the wrong steering column so that is going back ...bummer but they are taking care of me so more down time. Plenty of other stuff to work on.. Attached Images Last edited by GMR-PERFORMANCE; 11-29-2010 at 01:19 PM.

11-29-2010, 04:53 PM	#2124
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Used the tailgate as a welding table in order to start on my welding cart.

11-29-2010, 08:36 PM	#2125
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today? not much with the 65 just drivin it to work and back everyday, but did get out the hammers and dolly and beat some dents out of the 63 did alright i geuss for a first time doing it.

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