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Grizz1963 · 10-16-2016, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bj383ss

That's interesting Don. My truck has the roof mounted rearview mirror. As far as I can tell it came from the factory that way.

I love the pic of Rian in your truck. I myself would frame that picture.

Bret

Thanks Bret

Not sure I would frame that pic but truck looks good on its own.

Was good to see Don and even nicer sitting in the truck.

Modges'66 · 10-16-2016, 06:58 PM

And I welded up the holes in my interior to use a newer style windshield mounted mirror...

Ta2Don · 10-17-2016, 02:24 PM

Thanx Bret and Mike, as for the mirror, the '60 has the roof mounted and I'm not sure what year they changed over to the windshield mounted... I've always liked the roof mounted, so that's the direction I chose...

I may have to frame that pic... Wish our visit coulda been longer... Fun and entertaining nonetheless!!!

Unfortunately I was unable to make it to Clem's this year, but I did attend a Show about 20 miles west of home and enjoyed taking the Stepper and hanging around gearheadz all day...

Here's a shot of the Stepper and I on the way to the show...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

The Stepper resting...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

My friend Tony's Rat 62 with a 63 cab on the left in the pic, He's seen in the following pic with the owner of the red '63...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

The Red '63 in the following pics won the Truck class, well deserved. The owner, wearing the straw hat in the first pic, has had this truck since new. Not sure how long ago, but the truck has been restored...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

This morning we rolled the '60 out into the driveway so I could load up some scrap for the haul into town...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Here's the trailer load... came out to just shy of 1900 Lbs...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

dwcardfan · 10-17-2016, 04:17 PM

Glad to see the Stepper on the road. We missed you at Clems bro. Maybe next year.

**65truckowner** · 10-18-2016, 08:13 PM

Glad you got it on the road Don. I drove mine about 1/2 mile up the road Sunday after noon. Still a little bit to do but almost there. Your truck looks great

likaroc13 · 10-19-2016, 04:56 AM

Such a bummer that you couldn't make Clem's after all that hard work, but I'm glad you were able to enjoy attending the other show. That red '63 looks nice, but I wonder how the engine ended up blue when everything else looks pretty original.

TJ's Chevy · 10-19-2016, 01:02 PM

Bummer you couldn't make it to Clem's brotha. But hey, ya did yer best and have made some super progress.

rusty76 · 10-19-2016, 05:58 PM

I'm glad to see you rolling around.

Ta2Don · 10-23-2016, 03:37 PM

Thanx Guyz!!! Good to be driving and sorting out the issues that are deciding to arise...

Did some trading over the past week and ended up with a set of CPP Rear lowering springs...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Today I loaded up Jojo and took a ride into town to shoot a few pics of the Stepper at it's former home... The truck was originally purchased by the local school and worked for it's keep until 1978. Ironically, the years it was in school so was I...

Shortly after starting my thread, I was perusing other threads and decided back then to shoot some pics of the stepper at the old bus shop once I had it on the road...

On to the pics...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

JoJo waiting for more ride time...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Still lotsa little things to address... Never-ending...

Laterz...

Bomp · 10-23-2016, 03:48 PM

Got her on the road photo shoot to boot. Congrats big time. Looks great.

Grizz1963 · 10-23-2016, 04:19 PM

Nice one Don.

Well done.

Ta2Don · 10-24-2016, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

Got her on the road photo shoot to boot. Congrats big time. Looks great.

Thanx Doc!!! Looking forward to Steiner updates...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Nice one Don.

Well done.

Thanx mate!!! Back to the grind for you... although back in katyland will cause many smiles!

Quote:

Originally Posted by realvc

Way to go Bro. and JoJo.

My stepper is getting way to much time on the lift with those many little and not so little things.

Thanx Brother!!! Still gotta address various issues but at least driveable... You'll get yours off the lift soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty76

Looking good brother

Thanx Brother!!!

realvc · 10-23-2016, 04:25 PM

Way to go Bro. and JoJo.

My stepper is getting way to much time on the lift with those many little and not so little things.

rusty76 · 10-23-2016, 04:41 PM

Looking good brother

Ta2Don · 10-25-2016, 06:25 AM

Yesterday I decided to install the lowering springs I traded for...

Quick and easy as compared to removing the originals...

Here's a comparison shot of the '70 Chevelle springs I installed during the build process, and the CPP lowering set...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

...and a comparison pic of the truck with the different springs... top is with the taller ones...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

...the Chevelle springs seemed a bit loose and the CPP springs seem a bit more stout... new Rear shocks are in the forecast...

That's all for this installment...

dwcardfan · 10-25-2016, 10:29 AM

I like it. Looks level now.

TJ's Chevy · 10-25-2016, 10:47 AM

Nice!

likaroc13 · 10-25-2016, 02:01 PM

The new rear drop looks good! Maybe bring the nose down just a hair now?

Chevy Apache · 10-29-2016, 06:47 PM

Hi Don that some build thread do like the trading idea works very well great believer of it

Pete

Bomp · 10-29-2016, 08:20 PM

Like the stance. Is the ride quality the same or is it stiffer?

Ta2Don · 11-06-2016, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

I like it. Looks level now.

Thanx Brother!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Nice!

Thanx Brotha!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

The new rear drop looks good! Maybe bring the nose down just a hair now?

Thanx Man!!! Contemplating that...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Apache

Hi Don that some build thread do like the trading idea works very well great believer of it

Pete

Thanx Man!!! Trading is the way to go, especially on a budget build...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

Like the stance. Is the ride quality the same or is it stiffer?

Thanx Greg!!! Ride quality seems fine, the rear is a bit stiffer, but it needed to be. The Chevelle rear spring just weren't stout enough...

Stay dry!!!

Ta2Don · 11-06-2016, 02:53 PM

Not much happening recently, been busy with life...

I did find a bag of rubber stops I'd ordered through Brother's a few years ago...

Found some stops for the Gas door I added as well as new Hood bumpers and Glove-box bumps...

There are 2 flat stops and 4 larger stops that have defied my reasoning as to where they go...

Here's a pic, so if anyone has an idea, please reply...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Started out today snapping this pic with a tea/coffee mug Rian brought me last year...

by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Then I had to indulge in a chocolate/Caramel treat also courtesy of Rian from this year's trip...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

Enjoy the cooler weather guyz!!!

aggie91 · 11-10-2016, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Not much happening recently, been busy with life...

I did find a bag of rubber stops I'd ordered through Brother's a few years ago...

Found some stops for the Gas door I added as well as new Hood bumpers and Glove-box bumps...

There are 2 flat stops and 4 larger stops that have defied my reasoning as to where they go...

Here's a pic, so if anyone has an idea, please reply...

.....
Enjoy the cooler weather guyz!!!

I'm not sure about the flat bumpers, but the 4 other taller ones are for the doors, 2 on each side. Should be holes in the cab door jamb for them to fit into.

Ta2Don · 11-10-2016, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realvc

Hey Bro.
Looks like you are enjoying a little Holy leisure today.

Stepper's stance is looking good to me.

I've been scrounging parts for the 62 and putting together some old digital camera equipment for use out in the shop. I'm not liking trying to use my phone for documenting my slow progress.

Thanx Brother... been watching your updates...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibrown50

Curly wurly, one of the 4 main food groups, right up there with coffee, tobacco and alcohol

Truck looks great levelled out

I think the rubbers are the door stops that go in the small holes in the door jamb ??

Thanx mate!

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

I'm not sure about the flat bumpers, but the 4 other taller ones are for the doors, 2 on each side. Should be holes in the cab door jamb for them to fit into.

Thanx man... will check the door jambs this weekend

TJ's Chevy · 11-10-2016, 04:27 PM

Good to see an update brotha, same here. Life in the way. Hoping for some better weather and truck time this weekend. Time is the problem...and the cold weather. Paint don't like it.

10-16-2016, 06:58 PM	#2
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... And I welded up the holes in my interior to use a newer style windshield mounted mirror... __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

10-17-2016, 02:24 PM	#3
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanx Bret and Mike, as for the mirror, the '60 has the roof mounted and I'm not sure what year they changed over to the windshield mounted... I've always liked the roof mounted, so that's the direction I chose... I may have to frame that pic... Wish our visit coulda been longer... Fun and entertaining nonetheless!!! Unfortunately I was unable to make it to Clem's this year, but I did attend a Show about 20 miles west of home and enjoyed taking the Stepper and hanging around gearheadz all day... Here's a shot of the Stepper and I on the way to the show... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr The Stepper resting... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr My friend Tony's Rat 62 with a 63 cab on the left in the pic, He's seen in the following pic with the owner of the red '63... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr The Red '63 in the following pics won the Truck class, well deserved. The owner, wearing the straw hat in the first pic, has had this truck since new. Not sure how long ago, but the truck has been restored... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr This morning we rolled the '60 out into the driveway so I could load up some scrap for the haul into town... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Here's the trailer load... came out to just shy of 1900 Lbs... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-17-2016, 04:17 PM	#4
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Glad to see the Stepper on the road. We missed you at Clems bro. Maybe next year. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

10-18-2016, 08:13 PM	#5
65truckowner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain view arkansas Posts: 1,305	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Glad you got it on the road Don. I drove mine about 1/2 mile up the road Sunday after noon. Still a little bit to do but almost there. Your truck looks great __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548705

10-19-2016, 04:56 AM	#6
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Such a bummer that you couldn't make Clem's after all that hard work, but I'm glad you were able to enjoy attending the other show. That red '63 looks nice, but I wonder how the engine ended up blue when everything else looks pretty original. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

10-19-2016, 01:02 PM	#7
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Bummer you couldn't make it to Clem's brotha. But hey, ya did yer best and have made some super progress. __________________ 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

10-19-2016, 05:58 PM	#8
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I'm glad to see you rolling around. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

10-23-2016, 03:37 PM	#9
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanx Guyz!!! Good to be driving and sorting out the issues that are deciding to arise... Did some trading over the past week and ended up with a set of CPP Rear lowering springs... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Today I loaded up Jojo and took a ride into town to shoot a few pics of the Stepper at it's former home... The truck was originally purchased by the local school and worked for it's keep until 1978. Ironically, the years it was in school so was I... Shortly after starting my thread, I was perusing other threads and decided back then to shoot some pics of the stepper at the old bus shop once I had it on the road... On to the pics... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr JoJo waiting for more ride time... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Still lotsa little things to address... Never-ending... Laterz... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

10-23-2016, 03:48 PM	#10
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Got her on the road photo shoot to boot. Congrats big time. Looks great.

10-23-2016, 04:19 PM	#11
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Nice one Don. Well done. __________________ 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.

10-23-2016, 04:25 PM	#13
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Way to go Bro. and JoJo. My stepper is getting way to much time on the lift with those many little and not so little things. __________________ Vince Galatians 6:14 62 SWB stepside, 94 Wrangler, 99 Z71, 99 vette My Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=719086 "If it's too loud, you're too old"

10-23-2016, 04:41 PM	#14
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looking good brother __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

10-25-2016, 06:25 AM	#15
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Yesterday I decided to install the lowering springs I traded for... Quick and easy as compared to removing the originals... Here's a comparison shot of the '70 Chevelle springs I installed during the build process, and the CPP lowering set... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr ...and a comparison pic of the truck with the different springs... top is with the taller ones... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr ...the Chevelle springs seemed a bit loose and the CPP springs seem a bit more stout... new Rear shocks are in the forecast... That's all for this installment... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD Last edited by Ta2Don; 10-25-2016 at 06:27 AM. Reason: remove pic

10-25-2016, 10:29 AM	#16
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10-25-2016, 10:47 AM	#17
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10-25-2016, 02:01 PM	#18
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... The new rear drop looks good! Maybe bring the nose down just a hair now? __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

10-29-2016, 06:47 PM	#19
Chevy Apache Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: England Posts: 173	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Hi Don that some build thread do like the trading idea works very well great believer of it Pete

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Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Like the stance. Is the ride quality the same or is it stiffer?

11-06-2016, 02:53 PM	#22
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Not much happening recently, been busy with life... I did find a bag of rubber stops I'd ordered through Brother's a few years ago... Found some stops for the Gas door I added as well as new Hood bumpers and Glove-box bumps... There are 2 flat stops and 4 larger stops that have defied my reasoning as to where they go... Here's a pic, so if anyone has an idea, please reply... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Started out today snapping this pic with a tea/coffee mug Rian brought me last year... by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Then I had to indulge in a chocolate/Caramel treat also courtesy of Rian from this year's trip... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Enjoy the cooler weather guyz!!! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

11-10-2016, 04:27 PM	#25
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Good to see an update brotha, same here. Life in the way. Hoping for some better weather and truck time this weekend. Time is the problem...and the cold weather. Paint don't like it. __________________ 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

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