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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Aiming for some Truck Time over the weekend...
 Still recruiting as well, Spotted this one at a local Parts store while running errands... Stopped and introduced myself, handed him a card pointing out the Website...   Got to meet Tim and his recently acquired Short Stepper this morning...  He was getting new Wiper blades and having the parts store scan the interior paint so he could finish the bed... P.O. had redone the front cap and interior the same color, Tim's truck is sporting a 327 w/ Floor Shifted 3 Speed...  Have a Great Weekend Guyz and Galz!!!
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DON Proverbs 27:17  US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD |
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09-14-2013, 03:46 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Thanks for the call earlier Don.
Now you have met my good old neighbour, Mickey and Nicola. Glad you are spreading the word...... Posted via Mobile Device
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09-15-2013, 05:41 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Truck Time Tomorrow!
Following Da Bears game today, I called Jeff (Da Bears Da 1) to talk football...  After getting off the phone, I was able to do more recruiting... I spotted this Beautiful '63  Followed him to his destination, and introduced myself... Bobby has this '63, bought it with 55,000 original miles, cleaned it up and has put a little over 2000 more miles on it... Bobby drives a truck for a living and doesn't get alot of wheel time in the 63... He was kind enough to take a few minutes to talk... He popped the hood and fired up the 230 that ran smooth as silk, He even laid a quarter on the valve cover, the coin never moved... Close up of the 230...   Laterz... 
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09-15-2013, 06:34 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Oh! I almost forgot to mention...
 If all goes well, should have some update pics, in a week or so, featuring a special guest... Thatz all for now!!!
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09-15-2013, 07:53 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Board Ambassador Don (BAD) sounds kinda cool....
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09-15-2013, 08:07 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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09-16-2013, 10:18 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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keep recruiting new members Don I can't help but do the same thing every time I see an older chevy or gmc truck Posted via Mobile Device
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09-16-2013, 04:57 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Thanks JMo...
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09-16-2013, 07:24 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
No real update for my truck build...
 Had to wait for the Son, the Vovlo Owner to get a day off work... Today was the day... Plans, replace te clutch in the 81 242 DL... Weird chatter and noise upon take off, my brain immediately went to clutch once rear-end bushings were inspected... Gotta learn how to look a bit further when inspecting... After getting the tank up on stands... I crawled under, started unhooking the clutch cable and planning subsequent steps when my eye was drawn to the carrier bearing... I'm not an engineer, but am still scratching my head over the need for a 2 Piece Driveshaft... Found this rubber bushing the Carrier bearing rides in...  As you can tell, parts of this bushing have decided to go missing! This was allowing the entire driveshaft to flex in any direction around 1 &1/2 to 2 inches... needless to say we found the source of the weird noises upon take-off... We also found a very worn u-joint at the front of the rear shaft...  New Clutch will be stored until needed... The only thing I accomplished with the Truck was rolling the chassis across the driveway to make room on the small concrete pad for the Volvo... Not quite the number slide puzzle Bomp refers to, but moving stuff around nonetheless!!! Laterz
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09-16-2013, 08:33 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
That's a lot better than replacing the clutch. Now it's truck time.
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09-16-2013, 09:52 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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09-16-2013, 10:19 PM
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09-17-2013, 01:58 AM
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09-17-2013, 08:00 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Glad you found that BEFORE you changed the clutch! If you had found it after I think the neighbors would have learned a few new cuss words
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Nice EASY project, no problem....until I get home  why is that? My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595078
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09-17-2013, 11:57 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Hey Don,
Took some time to get caught up on your thread. Looking good. Keep at it.
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09-17-2013, 12:03 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Thanks Guyz!!! Plans are for some serious Truck time this coming weekend...
and on the plus side, the temps are only supposed to hit around a high of 80... Easier to get this old guy motivated when the sweat doesn't start pouring as soon as I step outside... Man I need to build a garage...
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09-21-2013, 11:42 AM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Still Recruiting...
Meet Don, a local Truck guy who says, "I did alot of things wrong with this one.." Pointed out the Forum and he said he'd check it out, seems he has another one he is thinking about building...  There's a sweet custom 71 with an LS1 in the background... This was at a Show & Shine at a local Church this morning... Sure wish I could've hung out all day, but gotta work to fund me truck addiction!!!
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09-22-2013, 03:00 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
It's fortunate that housing was discovered before the carrier bearing detached violently. Weather has changed here too. Went from two months of 90's to 50's - 60's! Time to get the snow tires ready!
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09-23-2013, 02:53 PM
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09-23-2013, 03:01 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Got to Meet Jeff (DaBearsDa1) today...
 here's a shot in front of the Tattoo Studio...  and one of Jeff with a Bobble Head Bulldog courtesy of Grizz, which arrived in the Mail during our visit this morning...  Jeff was visiting his dad who lives about 30 minutes away, and was able to get away for a brief visit... We talked trucks and BEARS Football and then he had to get on the road for family time...Great guy and I am looking forward to dropping in on him next time I visit the Chicago area!!!
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09-23-2013, 03:10 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Nice pics.
Jeff looks like a succesfull cardio thoracic surgeon. I had a good chuckle as the bear theme is quite heavy in your last post..... DaBearsDa1, Grizz, your Bears T shirt. Glad you enjoyed the bits and I guess the umbrella hat can be usefull. Posted via Mobile Device
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09-23-2013, 08:59 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
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09-24-2013, 01:52 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Thanks Jmo!!!
Didja get my email???
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09-29-2013, 07:56 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Thanks Don!
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09-29-2013, 09:15 PM
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Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build...
Looking Forward to it Clem!!!
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