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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Good to see an update, Don. The new carb looks nice, as does the teen's teal daily driver! It's always good to see the youngsters keeping these ole rides roadworthy.
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05-17-2017, 08:37 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Thanx Guys!!! Stepper runs like a dream, drove to work yesterday and the 350 is purring and revving like a champ with the new carb...
 One of the perks of working at a parts store is seeing other rides...  Shared this with Rian and he prompted me to share out here...  This one came by last evening... 1957 Jeep FC150... Interesting   Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
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05-18-2017, 05:19 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
I really like those old flat nose Jeeps. You don't see many in that good a shape anymore.
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05-18-2017, 06:28 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Cool truck.
It looks like a truck Rian would drive.
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05-18-2017, 08:03 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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You are sooooo Right there Vince !! Love it. And actually did sit and wonder if it would be for sale.
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05-18-2017, 08:19 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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05-18-2017, 08:20 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Thanx Mate!!!
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05-18-2017, 09:04 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
The best part of your video drive to work is your laugh at the end. That says it all about driving your own truck that you built or rebuilt, something you have blood, sweat and tears, time and money invested in.
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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"
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05-21-2017, 07:49 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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Spending the day with the wife, maybe some truck time tomorrow... got a few little items that need to be addressed...
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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 |
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05-21-2017, 08:51 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Looking good don. I like how well the ac was working in the stepper
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05-21-2017, 11:23 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
I know that feeling brotha.....driving my 64 GMC daily has been awesome...gas does hurt the wallet though. haha But driving a 50 year old truck...Worth it! Hope to see some updates man! I got some coming later today for sure!
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05-21-2017, 12:14 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Glad to see you cruising around
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05-21-2017, 01:36 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Nothing better than driving happy!
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06-12-2017, 08:56 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Small update, the last time I drove the Stepper to work it was a foggy morning and about a mile or so into my 5 mile drive the wipers stopped working. At lunch I found the fuse blown. Yesterday I finally found some truck time tucked away, so I took advantage of that find and repaired the wipers, seems one of the wires at the switch wasn't crimped properly. I repaired that and now the wipers do what they are intended to do...
I also decided to add a LED light next to my ignition switch. It's purpose, to let me know when my electrical system is energized. More importantly, to remind me to disengage before leaving the truck...  BEFORE... Key switch on, but no power...  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on FlickrAFTER... Key switch off, but power is on...  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr... and a few pics of the stepper in the early morning mist...  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickrand last but not least, one for the Artsy Fartsy thread...  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
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06-12-2017, 10:58 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Good to see an update man, hope all is going well.
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10-23-2017, 03:24 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Great progress mate.
Hope its OK to add these for you. And after. I suspect the drive will be greatly improved.
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06-12-2017, 12:15 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Hey, "Looking at my truck in the early morning mist" sounds like a Gordon Lightfoot song.
I might be thinking of, "Driving my truck in the early morning mist"
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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"
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06-12-2017, 01:06 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
I know how important wipers are over at your place , I remember how much rain came down when we drove from Clem's to yours . I even thought we would have been better if we had highered a boat . Glad you got them sorted
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06-12-2017, 06:07 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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06-13-2017, 06:39 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Good work Don.
The artsy shot of your hood ornament is really cool and what would a Bomp sticker be without rainy weather? Like the way you did the instrument cluster... |
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06-13-2017, 08:38 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Glad you found and fixed the wiper issue.
Dig all the personal touches on your truck. Noted the 'Power Switch Button On/Off'------in the going to use file. You really inspire me to get focused on making something drivable. Discipline and focus. |
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10-23-2017, 02:12 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Since the Stepper has been drivable, plus working 40+ hours a week and other assorted "Life gets in the way" moments, I haven't been out here much. A month or so back I noticed strangeness in the front end so it was time for a little detective work, found the culprit, the lower ball joint on the Driver's side decided to retire from service...
 With no cool place to work, temperature wise, I waited until the summer decided to vacate before delving into the suspension woes...  Yep, I'm a fat lazy guy when summer in Arkansas decides to keep temps in the 90's into October... Well it's finally cooling off into the Fall like weather so today by noon I had the oil changed in the Wife's car and the retired ball joint replaced.  Onto the pics... and maybe video's in another post, we'll see how that goes... This one was taken yesterday morning...  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on FlickrRotor and Spindle out of the way...  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on FlickrThe retired ball joint decided to be stubborn... the 2 pieces on the right came out first then the outer case was pressed out separately...  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on FlickrThe new part is Moog brand...  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on FlickrInstalled...  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on FlickrBack together, greased up and ready for duty...  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on FlickrWill post a couple of short videos to YouTube and attempt to make them work here... I say attempt because even though I've had help from TJ in the past, and I have a cheat sheet nearby, I still have issues getting the video embedding to work. On a side note, I found this Bowtie at work recently and am considering adding it to the Stepper's grille, I've got it temporarily in place but not sure if I like it... Will leave for now to see if it grows on me, if not it will become a toolbox ornament.  Untitled by Donald Olivo, on FlickrLaterz...
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10-23-2017, 02:56 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Good to see an update again brotha!
Hope all is well! Glad ya got that ball joint fixed...pretty sure both are about ready to retire on Crustine. haha!
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10-23-2017, 04:19 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Good to see you are still kicking. Those ball joints can be a big pain glad you got it fixed
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