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Ta2Don · 10-24-2016, 10:14 AM

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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...

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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!

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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!

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Looking good brother

Thanx 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

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan

I like it. Looks level now.

Thanx Brother!!!

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Nice!

Thanx Brotha!!!

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

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

Thanx Man!!! Contemplating that...

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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...

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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!!!

realvc · 11-06-2016, 04:41 PM

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.

ibrown50 · 11-07-2016, 01:07 PM

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 ??

aggie91 · 11-10-2016, 11:45 AM

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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...

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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!

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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.

Ta2Don · 11-16-2016, 02:45 PM

First kid on my block with these...

**clemdaddy** · 11-16-2016, 03:03 PM

Man, I gotta get me some of them…

Like the update, the ride height looks perfect. Bet its more fun working on the truck when you're not under the gun. Fun is just one of the rewards…. Keep after it bro.

Grizz1963 · 11-16-2016, 03:30 PM

Very cool Don.

Good to FaceTime,earlier too.

Ta2Don · 11-16-2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

Man, I gotta get me some of them…

Like the update, the ride height looks perfect. Bet its more fun working on the truck when you're not under the gun. Fun is just one of the rewards…. Keep after it bro.

Thanx Clem... Driving the ol' girl to work tomorrow...

Seen Greg's post with the stickers and commented I needed one... He was cool enough to send 3...

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Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Very cool Don.

Good to FaceTime,earlier too.

Thanx Mate! Always enjoy our chats...

Ta2Don · 11-16-2016, 08:35 PM

Here's a shot of one of the stickers that found a home...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

...and a cool Hot Wheels I scored today... Neat Pedal car design...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

...Oh yeah, almost forgot... 4 of the rubber pieces I asked about are now installed in both door jambs, sorry no pic... Still have the 2 flat ones, still at a loss for where they go...

Laterz...

aggie91 · 11-17-2016, 12:16 PM

Cool little hot wheel.

Do those 2 flat ones go on the dash in the upper corners of the glove box opening? The ones for the glove box door to hit against when its closed?

Bomp · 11-17-2016, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the place of honor on the glass.

Ta2Don · 11-18-2016, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Thanks for the place of honor on the glass.

My pleasure Doc!!!

Grizz1963 · 11-18-2016, 04:25 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON !!!

Here's to another great year.

dwcardfan · 11-18-2016, 05:11 PM

Happy birthday!!!!!!

Chevy Apache · 11-18-2016, 06:14 PM

Happy birthday don hope you have a great day

10-25-2016, 06:25 AM	#2227
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	#2228
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... I like it. Looks level now. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

10-25-2016, 10:47 AM	#2229
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Nice! __________________ 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

10-25-2016, 02:01 PM	#2230
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	#2231
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

10-29-2016, 08:20 PM	#2232
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	#2234
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

11-06-2016, 04:41 PM	#2235
realvc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lake Norrell, Arkansas Posts: 415	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... 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. __________________ 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"

11-07-2016, 01:07 PM	#2236
ibrown50 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Stanley Co' Durham UK Posts: 535	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... 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 ?? __________________ Getting old sucks.............but it sure beats the alternative

11-10-2016, 04:27 PM	#2239
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

11-16-2016, 02:45 PM	#2240
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... First kid on my block with these... Attached Images __________________ 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; 11-16-2016 at 08:16 PM. Reason: spelling

11-16-2016, 03:03 PM	#2241
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Man, I gotta get me some of them… Like the update, the ride height looks perfect. Bet its more fun working on the truck when you're not under the gun. Fun is just one of the rewards…. Keep after it bro.

11-16-2016, 03:30 PM	#2242
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Very cool Don. Good to FaceTime,earlier too. __________________ 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.

11-16-2016, 08:35 PM	#2244
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Here's a shot of one of the stickers that found a home... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr ...and a cool Hot Wheels I scored today... Neat Pedal car design... Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr ...Oh yeah, almost forgot... 4 of the rubber pieces I asked about are now installed in both door jambs, sorry no pic... Still have the 2 flat ones, still at a loss for where they go... 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

11-17-2016, 12:16 PM	#2245
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Cool little hot wheel. Do those 2 flat ones go on the dash in the upper corners of the glove box opening? The ones for the glove box door to hit against when its closed? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square



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11-17-2016, 09:17 PM	#2246
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks for the place of honor on the glass.

11-18-2016, 04:25 PM	#2248
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON !!! Here's to another great year. __________________ 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.

11-18-2016, 05:11 PM	#2249
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11-18-2016, 06:14 PM	#2250
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