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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
We have sun shine and cool weather, the coolest in a long time for August.
My wife and went for a walk and then for a swim this after noon. The water is very cool and the water level is very high in the lake for this time of year. No complaints from me. Always good to hear you are getting in some truck time.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Forty plus days of 90s. Stupid humidity and rain almost every afternoon. Must be one of the hottest summers I can recall. It's supposed to cool down to the 80s the first part of the week and back to the 90s.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
I think you gave us the hot weather brotha...been over 100 here the past few days. Monday was around 105! lol
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Hey Guyz...
Yesterday and part of today has been spent working on the Gas door modification... ![]() ![]() I started off cutting the Fuel door from the Squarebody bed I acquired...Sorry Squarebody guys!!! ![]() ![]() I then began the process of cleaning, repairing and installing on the Stepper's L/Stepside Fender... Here's a shot after removing the hoses and starting the cleaning process... ![]() Found some rust that needed to be repaired... ![]() Let the games begin... ![]() Patch welded in, Parts painted that could be before welding in..., and new Locking Gas Cap... ![]() Here's a closer shot of repaired area... ![]() Next step... Mark and cut Fender... ![]() ![]() ![]() Forgot to get pic of hole cut in fender... ![]() ...but, here's the Welding getting started... ![]() ![]() Still gotta grind and get back in primer, door is just set in to see what it's gonna look like... ![]() I know, it's opening to the rear, but on the donor, it was on the Passenger side and my tank fills on the Driver's side, so... ![]() Spotted this one Saturday while working, shot this pic earlier today on a run into town... I think I've talked with this guy before, not sure though... ![]() Will post more after grinding and body work finished... ![]() Laterz... ![]()
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
very cool gas filler bro...
thinkin' maybe you're like me... wishing that August and Sept. had 41 days instead of 31 so we could have more done by October. Right there with you buddy... thrashin' on a deadline. I like the push but we have a lot of important distractions... make it or not, we sure will get alot done under the gun. push on my friend... |
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
More truck time today...
![]() Purchased the filler hose, vent hose, clamps and other assorted goodies this week, installed the Fuel level sender, hooked up hoses and electrics... and with the help of a friend and his 2 boys, we set the bed on... ![]() ![]() ![]() On to the pics... ![]() ![]() ![]() Hoses hooked up and the bed to frame ground strap installed... ![]() ![]() Bed on... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rockin' along... ![]() ![]()
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Looks good Don. Now get all that front sheet metal on.
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Bed looks great on there.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Lookin good Don!
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That really looks sweet brotha! Diggin the progress! I'll catch up eventually.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Looks good! I think you are going to make that deadline.
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![]() Only one day off this week, so here's a small update, but an update nonetheless!!! A few more steps forward... ![]() I started the day out planning to finally bleed brakes and clutch... planning to being the key... ![]() After getting the truck off all four wheels, I decided to tackle a few smaller jobs first... Of course, once I was in the middle of mounting and wiring the taillights... Life stepped in and delayed plans to bleed the above mentioned systems... ![]() Once I had the Spare Tire Carrier mounted, I snapped this for Bomp's selfie thread... it'll get there eventually... ![]() ![]() Here's the Spare mount... ![]() ![]() ![]() I then mounted the Taillights, Tailgate, and Rear Bumper... ![]() ![]() Finally, Here's a Side shot from earlier today... ![]() A local friend has some drop springs for the rear that I'm contemplating grabbing to drop the back a bit more... ![]() Still need to mount and wire the License Plate Bracket then, other than paint and bed floor, the rear will be complete... ![]() Laterz...
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
More progress!
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
It was pointed out to me once long ago that without life in the way what good would these trucks be.
Then I had to drop everything and do Honey Do's. Sometimes when there is a long gap on truck time the truck time is even more rewarding. Diggin' the progress you're making even with the limited truck time. |
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
It is coming together no matter how long it takes.
Really nice progress.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Looking great Don! Can't wait to see it rolling down the highway.
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Thanx Brotha!!!
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Great progress!! I saw your video on FB, very cool. I remember driving mine for the first time.
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
It's ALIVE!!!
Spent yesterday and today bleeding clutch and brakes, hanging doors and attempting to spend some quality time with the Mrs. during my 2 days off... ![]() ![]() My friend was shooting the video so there's a bit of a delay while I was coming back up the road... ![]() https://youtu.be/oZgBLftGXf0 Here's a shot from early this morning... First formation of geese heading South... ![]() And the truck waiting for some attention... ![]() No pics taken through the day... Had a friend over to help with the blleding chores... but here are a few taken after the drive in the video... ![]() ![]() ![]() Now to address all the little details and get the front clip on as well as getting the door innards re-installed... ![]()
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Thank you for sharing the Video earlier today. I was over at Katy's place and laughed like a mad man..... She totally got it when I showed her the video. Well done!!
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Congrats on the maiden voyage Don!
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a thrill to see your progress. Glad to see your "Stepper" on the road again.
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