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faribran · 02-12-2011, 09:49 PM

i put some disc brakes on the front today... and added some T/A wheels..

knuckledragger · 02-12-2011, 11:31 PM

Drilled the holes for the trans crossmember and bolted it in.Mocked up the e brake cables.Made the pivot for the shifter linkage.Por 15 the surface rust in the cab.Measured the drive shaft for cutting.

chevy_mike · 02-14-2011, 01:40 PM

Sunday I finally got around to swapping in my new turn signal switch assembly, re-centered the steering wheel and put my 1965 Chevrolet license plate frame on the front. Sure is nice to have self cancelling signals again.

Italia · 02-14-2011, 02:44 PM

Took out my stock gauge panel. Got my new custom gauge panel today. Put in turn signal lights and brights light in new gauge panel. Got them all wired up. Work great. Now just waiting on my gauges......

knuckledragger · 02-14-2011, 05:03 PM

Finished the column shifter linkage.Pulled the front clip out of storage and cleaned it with clr and undercoated the innerfenders. reinstalled the headers.Modified the mufflers.

61_FL_Apache · 02-16-2011, 07:51 PM

New/old license plate to be issued to my truck soon. This is where I started my yellow accent color. It might have had something to do with the Steelers too.

awbrown · 02-16-2011, 08:05 PM

Well since I just got it on monday , I have fixed the choke by installing a choke pulloff , installed a new dimmer switch, welded the exhaust back on ...tomorrow I take it for a test drive , after adjusting the brakes..

65Gregg · 02-17-2011, 01:54 PM

Took my headers off, removed my dist cap & wires, slowly getting everything loose to be ready to pull the engine. For some reason I don't remember the headers being such a pain in the rear going on as they were coming off.

knuckledragger · 02-18-2011, 10:08 PM

finished the c notch,started on the harness,rebuilt the carb and installed it.

awbrown · 02-19-2011, 08:17 PM

Well I took the 63 out for it's maiden voyage today .. After tightening the headers , replacing the carb ,securing the trans dipstick tube , and adding fluid...... Then since I was so ambitious I adjusted the brakes , only to find out that some one mixed up 2 adjusters , side for side so they actually go the wrong way , I will fix that latter ... but got them adjusted and the pedal feels great ...replaced the thermostat gasket and tried to set the timing , but I am sure it has the wrong balancer on it, so I set it back after it seemed like it wanted to bind while turning it over ...Check the rear ratio , its a 3.08 non posi .. I do know before driving it again I am going to make a new shifter , the one on it has the wrong length arm , hard to find gears ....So anyways took my son around the block a few times , then the wife ... I think I need to make sure then is not a colony of mice in the heater , kind smells going down the road ... it kinda pops out the exhaust once and a while like it has a sticking valve , so I need to throw the vacuum gauge on it and see if I can figure it out.. other than that , it was a great day !! tThe wife says it needs a name . like valentine or mistress.. Ididnt see my wife all day monday when I was on the road towing it home.

jbgroby · 02-19-2011, 08:53 PM

We got the cab mounted on the frame and bolted down. MILE STONE!! For those who missed it I save a plate for ya.

billybaloo · 02-19-2011, 09:27 PM

Installed the engine and transmission, Sandblasted the pulley's, alternator bracket then painted and install. Measured the belt and purchased and install. I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Tuesday brings Harmonic balancer bolt and new starter. It's scary when you call up Summit to order parts and the guy on the other end remembers your first name $$.
I think I'll call the truck Chevolds. 425 hp 455.

**PGSigns** · 02-19-2011, 09:39 PM

Well this is my first post to this thread and I got a lot done. I have been collecting parts for this truck since I got it a couple of months ago. Today I removed the rear shocks and springs. Let the truck down and marked it for the c notch. Removed the entire stock front suspension and got the right side replaced with the new stuff. Swapped in the 83 A arms and the 2 1/2 inch dropped spindles and got the bag hardware mounted to the cross member. Had the new arms prepped and ready to go all painted up and with all new ball joints and bushings. I had all ready modded the lower control arms for bags. Plan to get the front end all mounted up tomorrow. Will start on the power steering and power brakes next.
Jimmy

Surfdaddy · 02-19-2011, 10:11 PM

Dropped off parts at the plater for rechrome. Got the engine parts to get it on the 61 on the road, and, disassembled cleaned the extra mirrors. Stupid rain !! I'd bring the truck home today if it wasen't raining. There are only 2 seasons in California.... Summer and waiting for Summer.

knuckledragger · 02-19-2011, 10:13 PM

Sand blasted the inner fenders and painted them.Ran a tap through all of the front sheet metal mounting points.Might reunite them tomorrow!

onequickchevy · 02-19-2011, 11:12 PM

Put on a new starter, my old one was acting up. I also picked up a GMC grille, but I have to find the bezels now. Wish me luck on that one

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markeb01 · 02-19-2011, 11:26 PM

Looks great! It's nice to see a genuine engine swap every now and then!

Quote:

Originally Posted by billybaloo

Installed the engine and transmission, Sandblasted the pulley's, alternator bracket then painted and install. Measured the belt and purchased and install. I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Tuesday brings Harmonic balancer bolt and new starter. It's scary when you call up Summit to order parts and the guy on the other end remembers your first name $$.
I think I'll call the truck Chevolds. 425 hp 455.

Vernski · 02-19-2011, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

We got the cab mounted on the frame and bolted down. MILE STONE!! For those who missed it I save a plate for ya.

Jbgroby that's going to be a nice

when you get done. All those guys helping set the cab on kinda looks like a pissing contest, just kidding now

The plate of yummies looks good also...Vernski

daverod · 02-20-2011, 12:03 AM

Thought about getting my cab on. Then it snowed a bunch so I worked on my snowmachine. Going riding tomorrow.

Then I'll put my cab on.

k1rodeoboater · 02-20-2011, 01:13 AM

69 Camaro tank mounting brackets and straps built and assembled. Tomorrow I'll be installing it into the truck, it got dark before we could do it.

I may run the lines and wiring tomorrow as well, but the tank can't be used till I get a gas cap for it.

nachodog2 · 02-20-2011, 10:25 PM

added a turn signal switch and some indicator lights on the dash, added a new interior light with door activated switch and picked up a freebiee steering wheel that if it fits is going on.

Vics63Chevy · 02-20-2011, 11:46 PM

Took the original 3 on the tree manual tranny out of the truck!

By the way, I'm planning on selling this tranny since I have no use for it. How much do these go for?

Thanks guys

PAPA KENT · 02-20-2011, 11:53 PM

with new paint last weekend installed the doors and hardware,installed the tailgate.reinstall the glass tomorrow.

biohazardbill · 02-21-2011, 10:05 AM

Went from this:

to this:

I know its 8 lug and just sitting on the axles at the moment, just waiting on some parts to come in to get it down the rest of the way.

**70inline6** · 02-21-2011, 02:51 PM

Purdy'd up the valve cover, installed the HEI dist., and put on the new alternator. It's starting to go back together now.... Maybe I will drive it this spring...

02-12-2011, 09:49 PM	#2551
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i put some disc brakes on the front today... and added some T/A wheels.. Attached Images __________________ "

02-12-2011, 11:31 PM	#2552
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Drilled the holes for the trans crossmember and bolted it in.Mocked up the e brake cables.Made the pivot for the shifter linkage.Por 15 the surface rust in the cab.Measured the drive shaft for cutting. __________________ 65 c-10 swb,bbw,step,402/t350,sold!! 1979 c10 Silverado,250,auto,gonna have a 3/5 drop,and twice pipes!Sold Bought the wife a 84 gmc short step

02-14-2011, 01:40 PM	#2553
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Sunday I finally got around to swapping in my new turn signal switch assembly, re-centered the steering wheel and put my 1965 Chevrolet license plate frame on the front. Sure is nice to have self cancelling signals again. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

02-14-2011, 02:44 PM	#2554
Italia Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 39	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took out my stock gauge panel. Got my new custom gauge panel today. Put in turn signal lights and brights light in new gauge panel. Got them all wired up. Work great. Now just waiting on my gauges...... Attached Images Last edited by Italia; 02-14-2011 at 02:47 PM.

02-14-2011, 05:03 PM	#2555
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished the column shifter linkage.Pulled the front clip out of storage and cleaned it with clr and undercoated the innerfenders. reinstalled the headers.Modified the mufflers. __________________ 65 c-10 swb,bbw,step,402/t350,sold!! 1979 c10 Silverado,250,auto,gonna have a 3/5 drop,and twice pipes!Sold Bought the wife a 84 gmc short step

02-16-2011, 07:51 PM	#2556
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: What did you do to your truck today? New/old license plate to be issued to my truck soon. This is where I started my yellow accent color. It might have had something to do with the Steelers too. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

02-16-2011, 08:05 PM	#2557
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well since I just got it on monday , I have fixed the choke by installing a choke pulloff , installed a new dimmer switch, welded the exhaust back on ...tomorrow I take it for a test drive , after adjusting the brakes..

02-17-2011, 01:54 PM	#2558
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took my headers off, removed my dist cap & wires, slowly getting everything loose to be ready to pull the engine. For some reason I don't remember the headers being such a pain in the rear going on as they were coming off. __________________ 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

02-18-2011, 10:08 PM	#2559
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? finished the c notch,started on the harness,rebuilt the carb and installed it. __________________ 65 c-10 swb,bbw,step,402/t350,sold!! 1979 c10 Silverado,250,auto,gonna have a 3/5 drop,and twice pipes!Sold Bought the wife a 84 gmc short step

02-19-2011, 08:17 PM	#2560
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well I took the 63 out for it's maiden voyage today .. After tightening the headers , replacing the carb ,securing the trans dipstick tube , and adding fluid...... Then since I was so ambitious I adjusted the brakes , only to find out that some one mixed up 2 adjusters , side for side so they actually go the wrong way , I will fix that latter ... but got them adjusted and the pedal feels great ...replaced the thermostat gasket and tried to set the timing , but I am sure it has the wrong balancer on it, so I set it back after it seemed like it wanted to bind while turning it over ...Check the rear ratio , its a 3.08 non posi .. I do know before driving it again I am going to make a new shifter , the one on it has the wrong length arm , hard to find gears ....So anyways took my son around the block a few times , then the wife ... I think I need to make sure then is not a colony of mice in the heater , kind smells going down the road ... it kinda pops out the exhaust once and a while like it has a sticking valve , so I need to throw the vacuum gauge on it and see if I can figure it out.. other than that , it was a great day !! tThe wife says it needs a name . like valentine or mistress.. Ididnt see my wife all day monday when I was on the road towing it home. Last edited by awbrown; 02-19-2011 at 08:20 PM.

02-19-2011, 08:53 PM	#2561
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,768	Re: What did you do to your truck today? We got the cab mounted on the frame and bolted down. MILE STONE!! For those who missed it I save a plate for ya. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 02-19-2011 at 08:53 PM.

02-19-2011, 09:27 PM	#2562
billybaloo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Eustis Florida Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed the engine and transmission, Sandblasted the pulley's, alternator bracket then painted and install. Measured the belt and purchased and install. I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Tuesday brings Harmonic balancer bolt and new starter. It's scary when you call up Summit to order parts and the guy on the other end remembers your first name $$. I think I'll call the truck Chevolds. 425 hp 455. Attached Images

02-19-2011, 09:39 PM	#2563
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well this is my first post to this thread and I got a lot done. I have been collecting parts for this truck since I got it a couple of months ago. Today I removed the rear shocks and springs. Let the truck down and marked it for the c notch. Removed the entire stock front suspension and got the right side replaced with the new stuff. Swapped in the 83 A arms and the 2 1/2 inch dropped spindles and got the bag hardware mounted to the cross member. Had the new arms prepped and ready to go all painted up and with all new ball joints and bushings. I had all ready modded the lower control arms for bags. Plan to get the front end all mounted up tomorrow. Will start on the power steering and power brakes next. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-19-2011, 10:11 PM	#2564
Surfdaddy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newhall Ca. Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Dropped off parts at the plater for rechrome. Got the engine parts to get it on the 61 on the road, and, disassembled cleaned the extra mirrors. Stupid rain !! I'd bring the truck home today if it wasen't raining. There are only 2 seasons in California.... Summer and waiting for Summer. __________________ 1961 GMC. Start date 1/20/2011 Past projects: 1958 Fleetliner 14ft Runabout 1966 Caprice 2dr 1970 VW Squareback

02-19-2011, 10:13 PM	#2565
knuckledragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hutto,Texas!! Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Sand blasted the inner fenders and painted them.Ran a tap through all of the front sheet metal mounting points.Might reunite them tomorrow! __________________ 65 c-10 swb,bbw,step,402/t350,sold!! 1979 c10 Silverado,250,auto,gonna have a 3/5 drop,and twice pipes!Sold Bought the wife a 84 gmc short step



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02-19-2011, 11:12 PM	#2566
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put on a new starter, my old one was acting up. I also picked up a GMC grille, but I have to find the bezels now. Wish me luck on that one. __________________ Slowly but surely getting it done.

02-20-2011, 12:03 AM	#2569
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thought about getting my cab on. Then it snowed a bunch so I worked on my snowmachine. Going riding tomorrow. Then I'll put my cab on. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

02-20-2011, 01:13 AM	#2570
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: What did you do to your truck today? 69 Camaro tank mounting brackets and straps built and assembled. Tomorrow I'll be installing it into the truck, it got dark before we could do it. I may run the lines and wiring tomorrow as well, but the tank can't be used till I get a gas cap for it.

02-20-2011, 10:25 PM	#2571
nachodog2 Hell yeah!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: canyon country Ca. Posts: 264	Re: What did you do to your truck today? added a turn signal switch and some indicator lights on the dash, added a new interior light with door activated switch and picked up a freebiee steering wheel that if it fits is going on. Attached Images __________________ Stock is good but custom is the sh*t!

02-20-2011, 11:46 PM	#2572
Vics63Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Springs, CO Posts: 96	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Took the original 3 on the tree manual tranny out of the truck! By the way, I'm planning on selling this tranny since I have no use for it. How much do these go for? Thanks guys __________________ 1963 Destiny Build Log

02-20-2011, 11:53 PM	#2573
PAPA KENT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lolo montana Posts: 361	Re: What did you do to your truck today? with new paint last weekend installed the doors and hardware,installed the tailgate.reinstall the glass tomorrow. Attached Images

02-21-2011, 10:05 AM	#2574
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went from this: to this: I know its 8 lug and just sitting on the axles at the moment, just waiting on some parts to come in to get it down the rest of the way.

02-21-2011, 02:51 PM	#2575
70inline6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 255	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Purdy'd up the valve cover, installed the HEI dist., and put on the new alternator. It's starting to go back together now.... Maybe I will drive it this spring... Attached Images __________________ Brad Smith 1983 C10, Fleet, 305/Auto 2011 Indian Chief Blackhawk Dark 2021 Indian Challenger Previous 1960 C10, LBFS, 235/3 OTT 1963 C20, LBFS, 235/3 OTT 1964 C10, SBSS, 350/Auto (GMC) 1966 C10, LBSS, 250/3OTT 1970 C10, LBSS, 250/3OTT 1978 C35, CC Dually, 454/Auto

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