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CanadianGMC · 11-28-2009, 03:54 AM

Well today I went to an autowrecker about an hour from
My house. My friends dad and I went there looking for front fenders and although there were 6 different trucks I had no luck as all were rusted out. I did however, manage to find a factory rearview mirror from a 64. I'll be putting it my 62 as I've been looking for one for nearly 2 months. Just wondering though, how much would this one be worth? It's in fair condition, although it needs a good polishing. The rivets also have surface rust on them.

sams60gmc · 11-28-2009, 04:10 AM

Well I didn't really get much done to it today. Painted the hood up to make it more presentable. I'm moving at the end of next week and until I get it into the garage I don't want it to be an eyesore to the new neighbors. I also started putting misc. truck parts in the rear of it to take to my new house. Gas tank 3 batteries a set of heads bunch of tires and rally rims. The suspension is officially gone. Its sitting on the bump stop brackets. Tomorrow I will finish the steering and try to get the brake lines on for temp brake lines and put some gas in it so I can drive it to my new house.
I can't wait to finally have a garage

protrash64 · 11-28-2009, 10:08 AM

Scraped foam off the ceiling of my 'burb....PO's upholstery job. Need to get the leaf blower out again as the dust is building up

Apache63 · 11-28-2009, 10:11 AM

today i changed the Wheels and the Steeringwheel......

before.......

after........

and before......

and after.....

Pat

Tx Firefighter · 11-28-2009, 12:09 PM

Your Suburban reminds me of one I used to own.

Byronic · 11-28-2009, 12:58 PM

I wrote the date in the dust. Next week it gets attention

62gmc910 · 11-28-2009, 01:34 PM

Tore the seat on the 65 taking pictures (guess it does not like the snow

)

Tx Firefighter · 11-28-2009, 02:35 PM

I spent the morning busting down my old wheels and tires and installing new wheels. It took me awhile because I do my tires by hand and it's pretty hard work dismounting tires from the old rally wheels.

jgh64pkup · 11-28-2009, 03:45 PM

DAMN thats the same truck

Tx Firefighter · 11-28-2009, 03:58 PM

It's been 1 month and 8 days since I got it.

In that time, I have converted it to 84 front end, all powdercoated and rebuilt.

Got a used engine and trans which I cleaned and refreshed,

Converted the rearend to 72 model 5 lug, ECE lowering stuff, all new brake lines front and rear.

I'd have done it faster but I keep get covered over with powdercoating jobs. I quit advertising at all or even trying to get work but people keep driving up and dropping off jobs just the same.

glendale · 11-28-2009, 06:06 PM

i got the windshield back in and washed her. i started putting the dash back together. more in the morning.

Dinos63 · 11-28-2009, 06:58 PM

well i got the jalapeno general dump last night

,i know its not my year but i love this truck its a 1959 gmc on a s10 frame with a 4cyl(zero to 65 in a week) i didnt do the frame swap but a buddy of mine bought from a dude and i had to have it ,I spent some time fixin stuff on it last night i trimmed the inner fender wells, did some rewiring, installed the spindles and springs the rear block kit ,i am thinking on doing a s10 swap on my 61 sub, but with a v8

Dinos63 · 11-28-2009, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apache63

today i changed the Wheels and the Steeringwheel......

before.......

after........

and before......

and after.....

Pat

pat when did you get this!!!

Apache63 · 11-28-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Your Suburban reminds me of one I used to own.

nice , whats happend to the burb??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

pat when did you get this!!!

Hey Dino , i bought the burb in mid September from a Guy in Nebraska and the burb arivied 3 Weeks ago !
this burb is sick !!!!!

look here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361897

Pat

Tx Firefighter · 11-28-2009, 07:28 PM

I lost the Suburban in a divorce actually. A member on here bought it and is actually doing a build thread on it somewhere.

MXmaniac · 11-29-2009, 01:05 AM

Cut a chunk out of my frame for the c-notch. Still gotta make the cuts on the other side and then weld everything up. There's just not enough time in the day.

But I also had to spend some time getting my new toy ready to race tomorrow('06 KTM 200XC).

markeb01 · 11-29-2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I spent the morning busting down my old wheels and tires and installing new wheels. It took me awhile because I do my tires by hand and it's pretty hard work dismounting tires from the old rally wheels.

And here I thought I was the only guy left on the planet that knew how to do tires the old way. I've had a manual bead breaker and tire spoons since I was about 14. There have been times I used a bumper jack or jack stand and floor jack to break the bead. It was sure easier before wheels with safety beads became standard. But of course that far back tires and/or inner tubes had a tendency to rust to the wheels! I don't suppose too many of todays tire store employees would even know how without all the power equipment.

816allen · 11-29-2009, 03:51 AM

Dinos63 Sweet truck man I love it!

Apache63 WOW man its lookin much better now that you have it! Looking good man real good!

Tx Firefighter That truck has came a Looooooong way man keep up the good work!

glendale Man i love your truck dude i wanna be a Copy Cat SSSOOOOOOOO bad lol that thing is sweet!

ruffrida2005 · 11-29-2009, 01:27 PM

Dino you need a s10 frame I have one you can come and get. It's just a bare frame.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-29-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

And here I thought I was the only guy left on the planet that knew how to do tires the old way. I've had a manual bead breaker and tire spoons since I was about 14. There have been times I used a bumper jack or jack stand and floor jack to break the bead. It was sure easier before wheels with safety beads became standard. But of course that far back tires and/or inner tubes had a tendency to rust to the wheels! I don't suppose too many of todays tire store employees would even know how without all the power equipment.

My father and I have done it manually too. We done because it was the poor mans way of doing it. It will really give you a one heck of a workout! Gojo hand cleaner worked well for us. Tell you what..... Those Mickey Thompson Hides were one more challenge on my truck and his Rambler American. Both hides have tubes in them. Man I'm getting tired just thinking about it

jgh64pkup · 11-29-2009, 03:21 PM

wow im glad i know plenty of people with tire machines and they will change my tires for free
my dad has two friends that have tire machines and my uncle owns a tire shop less than a mile away

Tx Firefighter · 11-29-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

My father and I have done it manually too. We done because it was the poor mans way of doing it. It will really give you a one heck of a workout! Gojo hand cleaner worked well for us. Tell you what..... Those Mickey Thompson Hides were one more challenge on my truck and his Rambler American. Both hides have tubes in them. Man I'm getting tired just thinking about it

Same here. Hand cleaner for lube. I built a fixture to use my shop press to break the beads though.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 11-29-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Same here. Hand cleaner for lube. I built a fixture to use my shop press to break the beads though.

Ha ha.. Sound like my dad.
If he doesn't have a tool....He will make one!
He can invent and weld anything!!!

Dinos63 · 11-29-2009, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Dino you need a s10 frame I have one you can come and get. It's just a bare frame.

thanks cat i am good for now

sams60gmc · 12-01-2009, 10:59 PM

Well I had high hopes for the day. I got my steel and I was going to cut and tack up my rear frame rails but a co-worker hit a gnarly weld with the band saw and rounded all the teeth over just before I was going to slide my 2x4 up in there to cut. So I set it aside and brought my bed back into the shop and welded up the bolt holes on one side for the 73+ fenders. Put some paint over the fresh grinds and put it back outside.

11-28-2009, 03:54 AM	#351
CanadianGMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB Canada Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well today I went to an autowrecker about an hour from My house. My friends dad and I went there looking for front fenders and although there were 6 different trucks I had no luck as all were rusted out. I did however, manage to find a factory rearview mirror from a 64. I'll be putting it my 62 as I've been looking for one for nearly 2 months. Just wondering though, how much would this one be worth? It's in fair condition, although it needs a good polishing. The rivets also have surface rust on them.

11-28-2009, 04:10 AM	#352
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well I didn't really get much done to it today. Painted the hood up to make it more presentable. I'm moving at the end of next week and until I get it into the garage I don't want it to be an eyesore to the new neighbors. I also started putting misc. truck parts in the rear of it to take to my new house. Gas tank 3 batteries a set of heads bunch of tires and rally rims. The suspension is officially gone. Its sitting on the bump stop brackets. Tomorrow I will finish the steering and try to get the brake lines on for temp brake lines and put some gas in it so I can drive it to my new house. I can't wait to finally have a garage __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

11-28-2009, 10:08 AM	#353
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Scraped foam off the ceiling of my 'burb....PO's upholstery job. Need to get the leaf blower out again as the dust is building up __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-28-2009, 10:11 AM	#354
Apache63 1# Drobmember in Germany Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wuppertal , Germany Posts: 518	Re: What did you do to your truck today? today i changed the Wheels and the Steeringwheel...... before....... after........ and before...... and after..... Pat

11-28-2009, 12:09 PM	#355
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Your Suburban reminds me of one I used to own. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-28-2009, 12:58 PM	#356
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I wrote the date in the dust. Next week it gets attention __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

11-28-2009, 01:34 PM	#357
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11-28-2009, 02:35 PM	#358
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I spent the morning busting down my old wheels and tires and installing new wheels. It took me awhile because I do my tires by hand and it's pretty hard work dismounting tires from the old rally wheels. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-28-2009, 03:45 PM	#359
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: What did you do to your truck today? DAMN thats the same truck __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

11-28-2009, 03:58 PM	#360
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? It's been 1 month and 8 days since I got it. In that time, I have converted it to 84 front end, all powdercoated and rebuilt. Got a used engine and trans which I cleaned and refreshed, Converted the rearend to 72 model 5 lug, ECE lowering stuff, all new brake lines front and rear. I'd have done it faster but I keep get covered over with powdercoating jobs. I quit advertising at all or even trying to get work but people keep driving up and dropping off jobs just the same. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 11-28-2009 at 04:04 PM.

11-28-2009, 06:06 PM	#361
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i got the windshield back in and washed her. i started putting the dash back together. more in the morning.

11-28-2009, 06:58 PM	#362
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today? well i got the jalapeno general dump last night ,i know its not my year but i love this truck its a 1959 gmc on a s10 frame with a 4cyl(zero to 65 in a week) i didnt do the frame swap but a buddy of mine bought from a dude and i had to have it ,I spent some time fixin stuff on it last night i trimmed the inner fender wells, did some rewiring, installed the spindles and springs the rear block kit ,i am thinking on doing a s10 swap on my 61 sub, but with a v8 Attached Images __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

11-28-2009, 07:28 PM	#365
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I lost the Suburban in a divorce actually. A member on here bought it and is actually doing a build thread on it somewhere. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-29-2009, 01:05 AM	#366
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Cut a chunk out of my frame for the c-notch. Still gotta make the cuts on the other side and then weld everything up. There's just not enough time in the day. But I also had to spend some time getting my new toy ready to race tomorrow('06 KTM 200XC). Attached Images __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 F*rd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle.

11-29-2009, 03:51 AM	#368
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Dinos63 Sweet truck man I love it! Apache63 WOW man its lookin much better now that you have it! Looking good man real good! Tx Firefighter That truck has came a Looooooong way man keep up the good work! glendale Man i love your truck dude i wanna be a Copy Cat SSSOOOOOOOO bad lol that thing is sweet! __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php Last edited by 816allen; 11-29-2009 at 03:54 AM.



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11-29-2009, 01:27 PM	#369
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Dino you need a s10 frame I have one you can come and get. It's just a bare frame. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

11-29-2009, 03:21 PM	#371
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: What did you do to your truck today? wow im glad i know plenty of people with tire machines and they will change my tires for free my dad has two friends that have tire machines and my uncle owns a tire shop less than a mile away __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

12-01-2009, 10:59 PM	#375
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well I had high hopes for the day. I got my steel and I was going to cut and tack up my rear frame rails but a co-worker hit a gnarly weld with the band saw and rounded all the teeth over just before I was going to slide my 2x4 up in there to cut. So I set it aside and brought my bed back into the shop and welded up the bolt holes on one side for the 73+ fenders. Put some paint over the fresh grinds and put it back outside. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

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