Progress...first trip around the block!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wlevick · 02-17-2010, 06:16 PM

Well...I achieved a "milestone" today. It was the first time around the block (under it's own power). Yeah! I think I have all of the "mechanical" work done now and will be focusing on the "sheet metal". I am getting close!

wlevick · 02-17-2010, 06:17 PM

More pix.

Turkey · 02-17-2010, 06:27 PM

congrats

faribran · 02-17-2010, 06:31 PM

sounds good.... thatz always a good feeling.....
ok, so now i'll come take it out of your way... so u can move on to your next project..
j/k... nice truck.

MacAttack · 02-17-2010, 07:01 PM

HEY! Congrats! Looks like it's coming along beautifully.

Hottrucks · 02-17-2010, 07:19 PM

we all know you burned them alittle !!

hey do you have a build pic of you rear shocks?? looks like they are pretty straight up and down I need to make a mount and my trailing arms already have the mount on the back..sorry for he highjack

Jeff

**TR65** · 02-17-2010, 09:36 PM

Hey WL,

That is really looking good!! Keep those pictures coming.

TR

wlevick · 02-17-2010, 10:29 PM

Additional pictures...

Hottrucks · 02-18-2010, 08:19 AM

thanx...I guess I saw the bump stop.....noticed your location...Hmmmm all I'm going to say is The Under tow & Jimmy B's

Notice my Sig..VVVVVVVVV that comes from Lake Tarpon Boys

jason65 · 02-18-2010, 09:10 AM

Congrats dude.

MacAttack · 02-18-2010, 12:08 PM

Those valve covers are EXCEPTIONAL!

markeb01 · 02-18-2010, 02:18 PM

Nice detailing in the engine area, looks really sharp. Do you happen to remember the application the upper radiator hose came from?

Muleman100 · 02-18-2010, 02:20 PM

Keep up the good work, keep us posted with more pics.

wlevick · 02-18-2010, 03:31 PM

A couple more pix.

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 02-18-2010, 03:44 PM

where did you get that nice electric fan and radiator at?

**DPowers** · 02-18-2010, 06:59 PM

Sharp, Sharp- what's the color?

wlevick · 02-18-2010, 10:24 PM

Thanks...it is "Hugger Orange" - PPG single stage "Concept" paint.

wlevick · 02-18-2010, 10:25 PM

They are from "Be Cool".

wlevick · 02-18-2010, 10:34 PM

Thanks for the compliment on the valve covers. I like the "old school" look. I guess because I am "old school". (I just had my 54th birthday.) They are an old set of Edelbrock aluminum valve covers that were chrome plated. Then I took VHT "Chevrolet Orange" gloss engine paint and painted the area between the ribs. While the paint was still damp, I took a rag with lacquer thinner on it and wiped off the orange paint from the tops of the ribs and the Edelbrock lettering. (The VHT "Chevrolet Orange" in the spray can is almost identical to the color of the PPG "Hugger Orange". It was super easy and I like the look also. I did it back in high school to the valve covers on my '61 Corvette.

likaroc13 · 02-19-2010, 12:09 AM

looking great...glad you're making progress!

wlevick · 06-17-2010, 11:23 AM

Well...another "milestone"...it looks like a truck! For the first time, I have the bed together and mounted on the truck. Now I am really excited! Raleigh at RC Customz is going to finish the painting. I can't wait to get this on the road!!!

Tazfink · 06-17-2010, 01:31 PM

I am loving that color!!!!!!! Are you going to leave it solid or throw some accents on it?

wlevick · 06-17-2010, 01:46 PM

I don't know... Any suggestions? My dad had a garage in Daytona in the 50's and 60's and I had considered putting his old logo on the doors - "Ralph's Garage". I am open to any ideas though. Thanks for the compliments. I have always been a fan of "Hugger Orange".

02-17-2010, 06:16 PM	#1
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Progress...first trip around the block!!! Well...I achieved a "milestone" today. It was the first time around the block (under it's own power). Yeah! I think I have all of the "mechanical" work done now and will be focusing on the "sheet metal". I am getting close! Attached Images

02-17-2010, 06:17 PM	#2
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! More pix.

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Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! congrats __________________

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faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! sounds good.... thatz always a good feeling..... ok, so now i'll come take it out of your way... so u can move on to your next project.. j/k... nice truck. __________________ "

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MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! HEY! Congrats! Looks like it's coming along beautifully. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

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Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! we all know you burned them alittle !! hey do you have a build pic of you rear shocks?? looks like they are pretty straight up and down I need to make a mount and my trailing arms already have the mount on the back..sorry for he highjack Jeff __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

02-17-2010, 09:36 PM	#7
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! Hey WL, That is really looking good!! Keep those pictures coming. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

02-17-2010, 10:29 PM	#8
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! Additional pictures... Attached Images

02-18-2010, 08:19 AM	#9
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! thanx...I guess I saw the bump stop.....noticed your location...Hmmmm all I'm going to say is The Under tow & Jimmy B's Notice my Sig..VVVVVVVVV that comes from Lake Tarpon Boys __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html Last edited by Hottrucks; 02-18-2010 at 08:21 AM.

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jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! Congrats dude.

02-18-2010, 12:08 PM	#11
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! Those valve covers are EXCEPTIONAL! __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

02-18-2010, 02:18 PM	#12
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! Nice detailing in the engine area, looks really sharp. Do you happen to remember the application the upper radiator hose came from?

02-18-2010, 02:20 PM	#13
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! Keep up the good work, keep us posted with more pics. __________________ " I never think of the future. It comes soon enough " - Albert Einstein

02-18-2010, 03:31 PM	#14
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! A couple more pix. Attached Images

02-18-2010, 03:44 PM	#15
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! where did you get that nice electric fan and radiator at? __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700



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02-18-2010, 06:59 PM	#16
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! Sharp, Sharp- what's the color? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-18-2010, 10:24 PM	#17
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! Thanks...it is "Hugger Orange" - PPG single stage "Concept" paint.

02-18-2010, 10:25 PM	#18
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! They are from "Be Cool".

02-18-2010, 10:34 PM	#19
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! Thanks for the compliment on the valve covers. I like the "old school" look. I guess because I am "old school". (I just had my 54th birthday.) They are an old set of Edelbrock aluminum valve covers that were chrome plated. Then I took VHT "Chevrolet Orange" gloss engine paint and painted the area between the ribs. While the paint was still damp, I took a rag with lacquer thinner on it and wiped off the orange paint from the tops of the ribs and the Edelbrock lettering. (The VHT "Chevrolet Orange" in the spray can is almost identical to the color of the PPG "Hugger Orange". It was super easy and I like the look also. I did it back in high school to the valve covers on my '61 Corvette.

02-19-2010, 12:09 AM	#20
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! looking great...glad you're making progress!

06-17-2010, 11:23 AM	#21
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! Well...another "milestone"...it looks like a truck! For the first time, I have the bed together and mounted on the truck. Now I am really excited! Raleigh at RC Customz is going to finish the painting. I can't wait to get this on the road!!! Attached Images

06-17-2010, 01:31 PM	#22
Tazfink Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 30	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! I am loving that color!!!!!!! Are you going to leave it solid or throw some accents on it? __________________ "Rust does NOT look cool." - Me "Patina is earned, not made." - Old Hot Rodder. Cylinder Index The Cylinder Index (or C.I.) is a measurement device in which the total number of internal combustion engine cylinders (working or non-working) owned by an individual (single-cylinder chainsaws, lawnmowers, 2-cycle, 4-cycle, multi-clinder diesels, trucks and farm tractors) are tallied. The Garage Logician who attains a C.I. in excess of his age is revered. - Joe Soucheray, Mayor of Garage Logic.

06-17-2010, 01:46 PM	#23
wlevick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 117	Re: Progress...first trip around the block!!! I don't know... Any suggestions? My dad had a garage in Daytona in the 50's and 60's and I had considered putting his old logo on the doors - "Ralph's Garage". I am open to any ideas though. Thanks for the compliments. I have always been a fan of "Hugger Orange".

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