Slickmainers (Gregg) 65 project

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » June 14, 2010, 4:25 pm

slickmainer wrote:got the doors off tonight, but I did so only AFTER reading that it's a good idea to drill a hole through the hinge before removing any bolts so it's easier to realign..Live and learn i guess

put the door back on the hinges with a 1/4" piece of plywood between the door and the sill. line it up with it closed as close as you can. then go inside and put the bolts in snug. then open the door you will be pretty close and can adjust a little more if needed.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » June 14, 2010, 6:45 pm

thanks for the tip brian

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » July 1, 2010, 8:31 pm

not much to report, just small steps. Got the glove box door, ash trey and mirror repainted, now to apply some clear.
the exterior is marlin blue still since the PO put a decent paint to it. Im doing the inside but doing it from a rattle can. I have to redo the top dash, lower dash, and the floor and the door panel. I haven't decided on the inside cab, but since my seats are getting recovered, i can do pretty much what ever looks good. It's really just a fix till I can get it repainted 3-5 years from now.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » July 3, 2010, 2:16 pm

ordered some Marlin Blue paint in a spray can. We'll see how close it is to the real thing.
Anti-rattle arrived

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » July 5, 2010, 9:15 am

Here are my glove box, ash tray, mirror and trans cover painted in Dupli-color Wimbledon White, and Dupli-color clear. New 4sp boot ready to go on as well. The lower dash is also getting Dupli-colored. Also going to get the visor done in this color too, but haven't figured out how the cardboard visors come off the posts

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » July 5, 2010, 9:24 am

What is it about old parts in fresh paint?? I can't get enough!

64shortbed · Post by **64shortbed** » July 5, 2010, 10:44 am

Looks good!

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » July 5, 2010, 9:25 pm

The sun visor will come off the spindel by twisting it back and forth while pulling it at the same time.

Post by **Greg D** » July 5, 2010, 9:37 pm

I recovered a pair that were falling apart in vinyl, wasn"y too tough. You could probably find vinyl or cloth in a color so close you couldn't tell the difference.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » July 5, 2010, 10:10 pm

thanks for the info, I have the cardboard style (staples and all). Im not even sure i'd want them back on, they turn so tight, and I'd probably never use them

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » July 11, 2010, 4:23 pm

little more work done this weekend.
painted the heater

painted lower dash with duplicolor spray can W.White

Top of roof with hammerite "hammered" black

as you can see I also primed some of the door area and the top of the dash. I need to sand that down and get it ready for marlin blue spray can

dotcentral · Post by **dotcentral** » July 11, 2010, 5:31 pm

Looks good Greg. I am working on my cab right now as well.

How are you going to handle the kick panel area? I'm worried about paint holding up over time there.

Thunderboy · Post by **Thunderboy** » July 11, 2010, 6:21 pm

Looks nice, Gregg. I'm glad you've managed not to get so deep that you can't drive it soon. It is so easy to tear these trucks apart, then not have the time and/or money to put it back together.

I wish I had done it like you are. I have 2 66s, and they are both apart. It seems like I spend lots of time and money, but neither of them are near ready to drive.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » July 11, 2010, 7:11 pm

that was my goal. it was pretty solid and could be driven (short distance) when i got it. a seat, heater, antifreeze, and brakes and it's good to go. I could live the holes in the floor board since I'll put something over them anyway, but figured since all these things were out id do the floor, then button up and drive.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » July 14, 2010, 2:50 pm

dotcentral wrote:Looks good Greg. I am working on my cab right now as well.

How are you going to handle the kick panel area? I'm worried about paint holding up over time there.

Not sure about that area yet. couple of options for me

Hammerite in black like the roof, then spray can blue over it

Hammerite in black and leave it black

cover it with a custom kick panel of sorts.

basically im hoping for a

moment

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » July 14, 2010, 3:15 pm

Your rattle can paint job looks pretty good. Your coming along nicely.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » July 22, 2010, 10:21 am

got marlin blue sprayed on the dash, door frame, and around the rear window. Working to get some clear coat on it, then turning attention to the inside of the doors.
I'll photo after the clear gets put on.

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » July 30, 2010, 11:10 pm

New videos. 3 to be exact.

rust on my drivers side cab floor
http://www.youtube.com/user/imaplatlong ... QD5PkCb_is

my door and some parts
http://www.youtube.com/user/imaplatlong ... 0hX6ZpsOmc

some interior parts i painted and bought
http://www.youtube.com/user/imaplatlong ... 56rHkryd84

slickmainer · Post by **slickmainer** » August 4, 2010, 7:39 pm

well ive decided to take the money i had set aside for floor pans/welder, and do the brakes and wheel cyl first. I figure, at least with brakes I can drive it, even if it has some holes in the floor. I could spend all that money for the floors and still not be able to drive it!

time for brakes, wheel cyls, front parking brake cable, and 2 new tires

olliesshop · Post by **olliesshop** » August 5, 2010, 3:44 am

I just went through your thread again. It sure is coming along nicely!!!

I agree ... getting the brakes working flawlessly is important. I don't think I've been able to drive mine on the street for about 10 years, since the brakes need rebuilding. The pedal goes right to the floor.

Good Luck !!!