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**TJ's Chevy** · 02-04-2014, 12:10 PM

You pulled the motor??? Painted the bay???? And I see some strange contraption cup on each side.....

ChrisDollins · 02-04-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Got my C50 grille out and stripped some paint. Bowtie gets removed and the badge will be relocated to the center area. I also put some POR-15 on the back of my grille support and original grille.

Cool! I always thought that would look good! What are your plans for it? Painting, getting it chromed or leaving as is? Either way is cool. Want to see a pic on the truck.

Chris

Lugnutz65 · 02-04-2014, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisDollins

Cool! I always thought that would look good! What are your plans for it? Painting, getting it chromed or leaving as is? Either way is cool. Want to see a pic on the truck.

Chris

I pulled the grille from this bus. The chromed grille in the second photo is from a build here on the forum. Maggie's Custom - scroll down to post #444.

I have not decided if I will do the chrome or paint. Since I have not decided on the paint for the truck yet, all options are open, . . . . BUT I GOTTA SAY THAT CHROME REALLY LOOKS GREAT. I don't wanna copy, but if it looks good, it's hard to do something less.

mr andrerson · 02-03-2014, 06:38 PM

didnt see your build til after i posted... duh. That PB stuff is sure purty..

wayno · 02-03-2014, 09:47 PM

Yeah man - the PB stuff definitely makes it look real good. Got the fan mounted to the shroud... shroud attached to radiator and cut the upper radiator hose. I also fabricated up a bracket and lengthened things to get the manual clutch back into operation. Need to do some grinding and clean up my welds... but I think it might work. Lastly, put some of the chrome bolts attaching the fenders to the radiator core.

ChrisDollins · 02-04-2014, 08:41 PM

Holy cow that does look good! Wish I would've seen that before I ordered my normal one. I wouldn't worry about copying, what looks good, looks good! This is all I've done today. Snow day so built legos with the family. This is as close to 60-66 as I can get with what we have lol.

Chris

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 04:04 AM

stripped, repaired,retaped the entire oem harness oh and saved $$$ by not needing to get a new harness

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 04:06 AM

more harness pics

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 04:09 AM

found some crusty AC44 plugs cheap, before and after a little elbow grease...

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 04:11 AM

copper gasket of course

markeb01 · 02-05-2014, 04:44 AM

Resolved a couple of last minute bugs and wrapped up the Ron Francis rewire. I'm glad to have the truck back in service after most of 3 weeks down time.

65Gregg · 02-05-2014, 10:09 AM

Changed the oil and filter on mine. Every time I do this I cuss my long tube headers for being in the way of the filter but get over it as soon as I start the engine and listen to the exhaust. I decided to use a K&N oil filter this time because it has a 1" nut on the canister which will make removal easier on the next change.

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 09:33 PM

got me 2 yards of SMS's 65 C10 finest from the brown truck guy

**jayoldschool** · 02-05-2014, 09:46 PM

Very nice (and very expensive).

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 09:57 PM

yup,$215 for two yards. plus $130 for the other vinyl,burlap,jute, hog rings, hog ring pylers and cardboard for the sunvisors. not to mention the $400 for the singer commercial table machine. plus i didnt get the 6" foam yet $75 plus $35 for the 2" foam for the back, but i got a quote from a few people and they wanted $1000 plus i buy material are you kidding me, i'll do it myself i can sew very well...

66LSx · 02-06-2014, 01:45 AM

Test fit doug thorleys and mounted Drive-By-Wire pedal with 1966 linkage rod and using the existing pedal...

**TJ's Chevy** · 02-06-2014, 02:50 PM

In the process of building a sidestep tool box for mine!

**pimpston65** · 02-06-2014, 03:49 PM

taking my $120 CL harrison rad to get worked on, got a few boo boo's

**TJ's Chevy** · 02-06-2014, 07:48 PM

In process of making a sidestep tool box fer mine! Still needs paint and I am gonna add some metal strips.

**pimpston65** · 02-06-2014, 08:25 PM

what kinda wood you using for the tool box? i got a question, does there exist a right side stepside cutout fender for a 65C10 for dual spares?

**TJ's Chevy** · 02-06-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

what kinda wood you using for the tool box? i got a question, does there exist a right side stepside cutout fender for a 65C10 for dual spares?

I have no idea....I think I am using pine and oak and whatever. lol. Just spare wood I had layin around. No, you would have to fabricate a fender to have a rights side spare.

Rich 5150 69 · 02-07-2014, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

what kinda wood you using for the tool box? i got a question, does there exist a right side stepside cutout fender for a 65C10 for dual spares?

You just got to find one....

LVPhotos · 02-07-2014, 04:54 PM

Playing in the garage. Porterbuilt Track bar mount tacked in, bar cut and welded to length. Some pie left overs from trimming fenders. The circle is schrader valve for bags. The black outline is stock shock mount for those looking to move to outside frame. Ground down the top of the pumpkin. Oh and installed the longer PB trailing arms.

gimmy 64 · 02-07-2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

yup,$215 for two yards. plus $130 for the other vinyl,burlap,jute, hog rings, hog ring pylers and cardboard for the sunvisors. not to mention the $400 for the singer commercial table machine. plus i didnt get the 6" foam yet $75 plus $35 for the 2" foam for the back, but i got a quote from a few people and they wanted $1000 plus i buy material are you kidding me, i'll do it myself i can sew very well...

if you do this you need to take pictures and document this for us to see. even if it does not turn out that good. but I hope it does.

**pimpston65** · 02-07-2014, 10:23 PM

i will put up some pics of my process, i have something going on with this creation everyday. once i get a few days off ina row i will fire up my singer a take a ton o pics

02-04-2014, 12:10 PM	#1
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. You pulled the motor??? Painted the bay???? And I see some strange contraption cup on each side..... __________________ 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

02-03-2014, 09:47 PM	#5
wayno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woolwich Twp, NJ Posts: 445	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Yeah man - the PB stuff definitely makes it look real good. Got the fan mounted to the shroud... shroud attached to radiator and cut the upper radiator hose. I also fabricated up a bracket and lengthened things to get the manual clutch back into operation. Need to do some grinding and clean up my welds... but I think it might work. Lastly, put some of the chrome bolts attaching the fenders to the radiator core. Attached Images __________________ 64 Step Side - The Mistress

02-04-2014, 08:41 PM	#6
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Holy cow that does look good! Wish I would've seen that before I ordered my normal one. I wouldn't worry about copying, what looks good, looks good! This is all I've done today. Snow day so built legos with the family. This is as close to 60-66 as I can get with what we have lol. Chris Attached Images __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

02-05-2014, 04:04 AM	#7
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. stripped, repaired,retaped the entire oem harness oh and saved $$$ by not needing to get a new harness Attached Images

02-05-2014, 04:06 AM	#8
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. more harness pics Attached Images

02-03-2014, 06:38 PM	#4
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. didnt see your build til after i posted... duh. That PB stuff is sure purty..

02-05-2014, 04:09 AM	#9
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. found some crusty AC44 plugs cheap, before and after a little elbow grease... Attached Images Last edited by pimpston65; 02-05-2014 at 04:10 AM. Reason: more info

02-05-2014, 04:11 AM	#10
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. copper gasket of course Attached Images

02-05-2014, 04:44 AM	#11
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Resolved a couple of last minute bugs and wrapped up the Ron Francis rewire. I'm glad to have the truck back in service after most of 3 weeks down time. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

02-05-2014, 10:09 AM	#12
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Changed the oil and filter on mine. Every time I do this I cuss my long tube headers for being in the way of the filter but get over it as soon as I start the engine and listen to the exhaust. I decided to use a K&N oil filter this time because it has a 1" nut on the canister which will make removal easier on the next change. __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

02-05-2014, 09:33 PM	#13
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. got me 2 yards of SMS's 65 C10 finest from the brown truck guy Attached Images

02-05-2014, 09:46 PM	#14
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,152	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Very nice (and very expensive).

02-05-2014, 09:57 PM	#15
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. yup,$215 for two yards. plus $130 for the other vinyl,burlap,jute, hog rings, hog ring pylers and cardboard for the sunvisors. not to mention the $400 for the singer commercial table machine. plus i didnt get the 6" foam yet $75 plus $35 for the 2" foam for the back, but i got a quote from a few people and they wanted $1000 plus i buy material are you kidding me, i'll do it myself i can sew very well... Attached Images

02-06-2014, 01:45 AM	#16
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Test fit doug thorleys and mounted Drive-By-Wire pedal with 1966 linkage rod and using the existing pedal... __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

02-06-2014, 02:50 PM	#17
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. In the process of building a sidestep tool box for mine! __________________ 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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02-06-2014, 03:49 PM	#18
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. taking my $120 CL harrison rad to get worked on, got a few boo boo's Attached Images

02-06-2014, 07:48 PM	#19
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. In process of making a sidestep tool box fer mine! Still needs paint and I am gonna add some metal strips. Attached Images __________________ 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

02-06-2014, 08:25 PM	#20
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. what kinda wood you using for the tool box? i got a question, does there exist a right side stepside cutout fender for a 65C10 for dual spares?

02-07-2014, 04:54 PM	#23
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Playing in the garage. Porterbuilt Track bar mount tacked in, bar cut and welded to length. Some pie left overs from trimming fenders. The circle is schrader valve for bags. The black outline is stock shock mount for those looking to move to outside frame. Ground down the top of the pumpkin. Oh and installed the longer PB trailing arms. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

02-07-2014, 10:23 PM	#25
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. i will put up some pics of my process, i have something going on with this creation everyday. once i get a few days off ina row i will fire up my singer a take a ton o pics

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