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E911manager · 11-16-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chvyman1975

Casted a new shifter knob at work. Still have to drill and tap it for the threads.

Nice curvy lady... I agree better tap it and get it on you gear shift as fast as possible. It will look cool..

**PORKY** · 11-16-2012, 09:54 PM

Finally, we got some paint on a few things tonight. Hopefully will get the bed done in the next few days.

dantimdad · 11-16-2012, 09:56 PM

Holy cow! That's SHINY!

Steven

**PORKY** · 11-16-2012, 10:03 PM

THANKS! That's 3 coats of primer, blocked and sanded. Then another coat of primer wet sanded with 600. Then 3 coats of base, that also had to be wet sanded with 600 to get some debris out. What you see is 4 coats of clear. We are real happy with it, very little debris in it and as deep as can be. We will also wet sand and buff that.

markeb01 · 11-16-2012, 10:38 PM

Oh man that is amazing!! Nice work!

donthekawguy · 11-17-2012, 04:01 AM

I wish I had the patients to do body work.

*bk2life* · 11-17-2012, 06:13 AM

today called the machine shop to find out why it takes 7 weeks to install a brand new balanced rotating kit...............

dantimdad · 11-18-2012, 01:06 AM

picked up or ordered all the parts for the front end rebuild today except for the shocks.

The control arms and blasters will be at the blasters this week.

The rest of the frame gets painted tomorrow.

Should have the frame completed sans shocks in the next two weeks! My sons and I are getting stoked!

Steven

joeydirt · 11-18-2012, 04:12 PM

got some 4th gen wheels yesterday to replace my splits I slapped some pain on one of them, Im going to powder them red or black I cant decided yet. Did a photochop 4 inch drop for the springs Ill be ordering tomorrow

willyp · 11-18-2012, 09:18 PM

man that black paint is nice!!

put a new radiator in the 66 yesterday then drove her to raleigh. ran like a top. painted the master cylinder today with POR 15..bare metal is the color.

dantimdad · 11-18-2012, 09:36 PM

Finished cleaning up the ends to the control arm shafts and installed new zerk fittings.

I think they turned out great!

Now, it's just a waiting game on getting back parts from the blasters and new parts coming in.

Steven

jsdoyle · 11-19-2012, 10:04 AM

I replaced the leaking flex hose and thermostat cover with new chrome ones. Replaced the thermostat while I was at it. That turned out looking pretty nice! See the old vs. new pic.

I also installed door jam switches and plan on putting in some under the dash "courtesy" lights next weekend.

dantimdad · 11-19-2012, 11:33 AM

Man! That did make a difference in the engine bay.

Nice job!

Steven

glos55 · 11-19-2012, 12:14 PM

Nice Paint Porky!!! Can't wait to see it finished!

61_FL_Apache · 11-19-2012, 04:27 PM

I had to take some waste oil to a drop off spot where the trash trucks go. There is also a scale there. I wanted to know the weight of my truck so I was able to see as I went over the scale..

It was 3940# with me in it. I figured with out me and the waste oil the weight is around 3700#.

dantimdad · 11-20-2012, 01:03 AM

Got the lower ball joints out with a loaner ball joint kit from A.Z. and an impact.

Found a different media blasting place much cheaper and BBB rated so I am going to have him do the backing plates, coils and a few other small parts as well.

Dropping off Wed and picking up Sat. Way ahead of schedule for once!

Also picked up part of the material for the door panels today on sale. Gotta find some lighter suede to get started on them. It's way too early for them but, it's getting dark quicker and I can work on these in the back room of the house.

Steven

a37lesalle · 11-20-2012, 10:22 AM

It was saturday and Sunday I got this up and going. Got the 283 put back together air in tire and bled the clutch. Still have som slipping in the clutch and some wire issues. Will tackle those this coming weekend.

rockdogg2020 · 11-21-2012, 08:43 AM

What do you think about the 283? I started to buy one.
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a37lesalle · 11-21-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rockdogg2020

What do you think about the 283? I started to buy one.
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I like the 283. Its a strong motor and it gives me the power I want. Never had a problem with them

198plus · 11-22-2012, 12:06 AM

New Rocket Booster Hyper Silver wheels for my truck.

markeb01 · 11-22-2012, 12:09 AM

Those look fantastic on your truck!

LT1 Burb · 11-22-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Those look fantastic on your truck!

Yes I agree , very nice, truck looks great.

dantimdad · 11-22-2012, 11:44 AM

Ball joints and tie rod ends came in yesterday. Dropped off even more parts to be blasted. They will be done Tuesday... a couple days behind but I can make up the time by going to the shop in the evenings to get them painted. Still plan to assemble the suspension next weekend.

Steven

198plus · 11-22-2012, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Those look fantastic on your truck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Yes I agree , very nice, truck looks great.

Thanks !!!!!!!

russellmalcolm · 11-22-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

New Rocket Booster Hyper Silver wheels for my truck.

I have to agree also, they look great. Truck looks really great also, nice work. CONGRATS!

11-16-2012, 09:54 PM	#6527
PORKY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: LITTLETON NH Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally, we got some paint on a few things tonight. Hopefully will get the bed done in the next few days. Attached Images

11-16-2012, 09:56 PM	#6528
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Holy cow! That's SHINY! Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

11-16-2012, 10:03 PM	#6529
PORKY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: LITTLETON NH Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today? THANKS! That's 3 coats of primer, blocked and sanded. Then another coat of primer wet sanded with 600. Then 3 coats of base, that also had to be wet sanded with 600 to get some debris out. What you see is 4 coats of clear. We are real happy with it, very little debris in it and as deep as can be. We will also wet sand and buff that.

11-16-2012, 10:38 PM	#6530
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Oh man that is amazing!! Nice work! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-17-2012, 04:01 AM	#6531
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,128	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I wish I had the patients to do body work. __________________ 66 shorty

11-17-2012, 06:13 AM	#6532
bk2life Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: phx, az Posts: 868	Re: What did you do to your truck today? today called the machine shop to find out why it takes 7 weeks to install a brand new balanced rotating kit...............

11-18-2012, 01:06 AM	#6533
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? picked up or ordered all the parts for the front end rebuild today except for the shocks. The control arms and blasters will be at the blasters this week. The rest of the frame gets painted tomorrow. Should have the frame completed sans shocks in the next two weeks! My sons and I are getting stoked! Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

11-18-2012, 04:12 PM	#6534
joeydirt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Virginia Posts: 149	Re: What did you do to your truck today? got some 4th gen wheels yesterday to replace my splits I slapped some pain on one of them, Im going to powder them red or black I cant decided yet. Did a photochop 4 inch drop for the springs Ill be ordering tomorrow

11-18-2012, 09:18 PM	#6535
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? man that black paint is nice!! put a new radiator in the 66 yesterday then drove her to raleigh. ran like a top. painted the master cylinder today with POR 15..bare metal is the color. __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

11-18-2012, 09:36 PM	#6536
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished cleaning up the ends to the control arm shafts and installed new zerk fittings. I think they turned out great! Now, it's just a waiting game on getting back parts from the blasters and new parts coming in. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

11-19-2012, 10:04 AM	#6537
jsdoyle Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lyndon, KY Posts: 225	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I replaced the leaking flex hose and thermostat cover with new chrome ones. Replaced the thermostat while I was at it. That turned out looking pretty nice! See the old vs. new pic. I also installed door jam switches and plan on putting in some under the dash "courtesy" lights next weekend. Attached Images __________________ ------ 65 Chevy C10 Fleetside

11-19-2012, 11:33 AM	#6538
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Man! That did make a difference in the engine bay. Nice job! Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

11-19-2012, 12:14 PM	#6539
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nice Paint Porky!!! Can't wait to see it finished! __________________ LIFE IS SHORT HAVE FUN

11-19-2012, 04:27 PM	#6540
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I had to take some waste oil to a drop off spot where the trash trucks go. There is also a scale there. I wanted to know the weight of my truck so I was able to see as I went over the scale.. It was 3940# with me in it. I figured with out me and the waste oil the weight is around 3700#. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

11-20-2012, 01:03 AM	#6541
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the lower ball joints out with a loaner ball joint kit from A.Z. and an impact. Found a different media blasting place much cheaper and BBB rated so I am going to have him do the backing plates, coils and a few other small parts as well. Dropping off Wed and picking up Sat. Way ahead of schedule for once! Also picked up part of the material for the door panels today on sale. Gotta find some lighter suede to get started on them. It's way too early for them but, it's getting dark quicker and I can work on these in the back room of the house. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2



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11-20-2012, 10:22 AM	#6542
a37lesalle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bakersfield calif Posts: 40	Re: What did you do to your truck today? It was saturday and Sunday I got this up and going. Got the 283 put back together air in tire and bled the clutch. Still have som slipping in the clutch and some wire issues. Will tackle those this coming weekend. Attached Images

11-21-2012, 08:43 AM	#6543
rockdogg2020 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 90	Re: What did you do to your truck today? What do you think about the 283? I started to buy one. Posted via Mobile Device

11-22-2012, 12:06 AM	#6545
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: What did you do to your truck today? New Rocket Booster Hyper Silver wheels for my truck. __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl Last edited by 198plus; 11-22-2012 at 11:41 AM.

11-22-2012, 12:09 AM	#6546
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Those look fantastic on your truck! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-22-2012, 11:44 AM	#6548
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ball joints and tie rod ends came in yesterday. Dropped off even more parts to be blasted. They will be done Tuesday... a couple days behind but I can make up the time by going to the shop in the evenings to get them painted. Still plan to assemble the suspension next weekend. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

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