65 Panel Truck "RWC"

[Ratman74]

I got some miscenallanious work done today: vent window handle pins installed, replaced defroster hoses, new glove box liner installed.The old hoses, which are fabric, were torn and disintegrating. Then I discovered one of the glove box doors bushings is busted. Oh well, that's all part of the fun right? Then I took her for a short cruise around the neighborhood (the seat is not bolted in). We are using her for trick or treat tomorrow night.

[Ratman74]

This is last year's trunk or treat, we did a Coca-Cola delivery truck theme.

[Ratman74]

Halloween this year.

[Ratman74]

Murphy's soap and elbow grease applied to floor.

[Palf70Step]

I like it!!

[Ratman74]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I like it!!

Thanks, I am slowly digging into her. I sold my 64 Riviera this summer, which has given me cash flow for the panel.

[65chevysub]

Originally Posted by Ratman74

This is last year's trunk or treat, we did a Coca-Cola delivery truck theme.

Thats cool. I use my Suburban for trunk or treat at our church as well. Next year Im hoping to make one side look like a covered wagon as my wife, daughter and I are doing a Steampunk theme

[Ratman74]

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

Thats cool. I use my Suburban for trunk or treat at our church as well. Next year Im hoping to make one side look like a covered wagon as my wife, daughter and I are doing a Steampunk theme

I would love to see pics of that!

[Ratman74]

I am taking out this bench seat, it seems to be out of an 80's truck. I have those four procar buckets that came in the back.

Second pic is of the one bad spot in the bed floor. The wheel tub is pretty beat up, probably going to replace it.

[65chevysub]

Originally Posted by Ratman74

I would love to see pics of that!

I will post pics when I get it done. I've got the idea in my head, now to transfer it to my Sub.

[Ratman74]

The gutting of the cab. OK carpet, jute pad, then basic insulation, then...bare floor.

Not too bad for a driver, some patch panels were previously installed. I will clean up and put down fresh insulation, jute and carpet.

[Ratman74]

Mock-up of the bucket seat. I think the height is right, will have to test drive.

Man, it is much more comfortable than the bench.

The bench is now a garage couch. I have already logged several hours looking through Classic Industries, the Truck Shop and Summit!

[Ratman74]

I put the stock fan shroud back on when I put in the aluminum radiator.

As you can see, it has been repaired by the PO. I am trying to decide: buy a new stock one or get one of the old school chrome ones.

[Palf70Step]

I put a repop stock on in my 64. I don't have much chrome on mine, so I didn't want all that flash on the radiator.

[Ratman74]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I put a repop stock on in my 64. I don't have much chrome on mine, so I didn't want all that flash on the radiator.

I have some chrome, but haven't decided. That'll be a winter decision, lol.

[Ratman74]

I got the ceiling all pulled down today.

[chevy_mike]

Nice Panel. I wish I could get enough motivation to get mine on the road... Been almost 6 years since I bought it...

[Ratman74]

Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Nice Panel. I wish I could get enough motivation to get mine on the road... Been almost 6 years since I bought it...

Thanks man, I drove her for two years and started to lose interest. Then I found this forum and got inspired by all the great people and trucks.

Hopefully you will get yours.

[AJCK87]

Digging the work on the panel! Super clean rig, keep up the good work!

[Ratman74]

Originally Posted by AJCK87

Digging the work on the panel! Super clean rig, keep up the good work!

Thanks, I will try to motivate myself as the weather turns, Lol.

[Ratman74]

Happy Veterans Day.

So I had to fly a trip to NC and Mt this week and came home to a box of parts from Classic Industries and some random parts from eBay. Drives my wife crazy and makes me happy, lol.

I fly as a loadmaster on the C-17 for the Air Force, it is a cool job that has allowed me to travel the world for 26 years.

First pic is flying into Butte, Mt. The second pic is from one of my overseas missions.

[Captainfab]

Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service.

Do you ever fly into Fairchild AFB in Spokane WA? I'm about 45-50 miles east of there.

[Ratman74]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service.

Do you ever fly into Fairchild AFB in Spokane WA? I'm about 45-50 miles east of there.

Fairchild is a training base, so I haven't been there for a long time.

That is where we go for survival school. I spent January of 1993 there, man that was a lot of snow and cold for this Virginia boy, lol.

[Ratman74]

I was able to adjust the latches on the barn doors. They close evenly now, you can see in the first pic that they used to stick out.

I now need to adjust the hinges, the doors are closer at the top than the bottom.
You can see that in the last pic.

[Ratman74]

I pulled the rear wheels for a brake inspection and noticed both axles have a little play in them. The PO had switched the axles to 5 lug. I will have to crack the pumpkin and check the C clips and pin.

The good news is the drums, shoes and springs all look good.