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Alexis · 03-10-2005, 11:38 PM

So since tomorrow(friday) my weekend starts when 1 0'clock comes around I thought I'd ask what you guys have plan for this weekend.
So i got friday 1pm till i kick myself out of the garage, saturday & sunday morning till about 7pm

My To-do List
-finish passenger floor
-start driver side floor
-fab up some parts that arn't reproduced
-install my fuel line, pump, and filter
-finish brake line installation
-finish the body mount installation
-install radiator support
-bolt in transmission crossmember
-pull out rear inner wheel fender and fix what little rust they have

and, maybe if I feel peppy, redo a section of the windshield.

goodluck to me.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-10-2005, 11:40 PM

Well I just order the sheet metal today from wes so I am guessing next weekend will be trcuk day... Well maybe I can break out the welder fro alittle while..

c-1072 · 03-10-2005, 11:52 PM

well if all goes well i might be goin to get a parts blazer tub for myself . I know it might dissapoint some but i would like to drive my blazer this summer and getting a tub with solid floors would save me a month and a half . Plus i might consider saving the parts from the old tub and offing her up to board members sacraficial style . Ok last beer

i will let you know sunday night .

Alexis · 03-11-2005, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c-1072

well if all goes well i might be goin to get a parts blazer tub for myself . I know it might dissapoint some but i would like to drive my blazer this summer and getting a tub with solid floors would save me a month and a half . Plus i might consider saving the parts from the old tub and offing her up to board members sacraficial style . Ok last beer

i will let you know sunday night .

lucky!

I wish I could of saved all this time and got a nice tub........can't wait forever though.

JBstor · 03-11-2005, 01:14 AM

Well, I have been working on mine every day, and a lot of nights (self employed). Today I tried to fire up the old beast. ---------HEI has no spark.

I have a spare in another non runner though, so I gave up for the day, gonna start fresh tomorrow and go outside with a screwdriver and a 9/16

Tomorrow is maybe the day! The nice lady in my house says she would like to see me once in a while, so I might take tomorrow off........well, after 6 pm or so anyway, mebbe 7. But Saturday I start again. Saturday is a workday, Right?

JB

71jimmy · 03-11-2005, 01:26 PM

Alexis, your weekend list would take me about 6mos, good luck. I'm currently stripping the bed floor and sides. Got one side done, hope to do the other this weekend. Takes forever.

redz 1970 K5 · 03-11-2005, 01:50 PM

My K5 will roll out of the garage this weekend. I am very committed to that. Fri night, All day Saturday should just about do it... This is good, I can collect my thoughts 'out loud' here.

I did change the distributor and rebuild the carb at the same time, so I am expecting fun times getting it all dialed back in.

LH Axle new u-joint press in
Press lug studs and lock new rotor onto old hub
Clean old hub and inspect races
pray that I don't need to change races
Pack and install new inner/outer hub bearings, seals
Replace 2 broken spindle studs
Clean spindle and pack spindle bearing
Install spindle and backing plate
Install hub assy and locking hub
Install new caliper and SS brake line
Remove old brake line and caliper
torque rear u-bolts to spec
Install dual stabilizer up front
remove old dual exhaust system
Get the old girl started
Get out of garage
a) air down 38's enough to lower few inches
or b) use neighbors suburban wheels/tires
Bolt and/or air 38s back up
Set timing and idle
Recheck everything
Maiden voyage
Wash it

desertchevy · 03-12-2005, 12:14 AM

I got my weekend started early. Told the wife that I was going to keep it and to deal with it. Pulled the front clip off today (motor and trans tomorrow) and removed a 10x14 section from the left rear floor that had some rust. Started gasket match porting the bb heads last night. Called and got a small 401K loan today and when it shows up going to take a trip ECC and get all of the patch panels and a complete 68 frontend with a cowl hood..Here are some pics of it as it sits now

03-10-2005, 11:38 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Plans for the weekend? So since tomorrow(friday) my weekend starts when 1 0'clock comes around I thought I'd ask what you guys have plan for this weekend. So i got friday 1pm till i kick myself out of the garage, saturday & sunday morning till about 7pm My To-do List -finish passenger floor -start driver side floor -fab up some parts that arn't reproduced -install my fuel line, pump, and filter -finish brake line installation -finish the body mount installation -install radiator support -bolt in transmission crossmember -pull out rear inner wheel fender and fix what little rust they have and, maybe if I feel peppy, redo a section of the windshield. goodluck to me. Last edited by Alexis; 03-10-2005 at 11:41 PM.

03-10-2005, 11:40 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Well I just order the sheet metal today from wes so I am guessing next weekend will be trcuk day... Well maybe I can break out the welder fro alittle while.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-10-2005, 11:52 PM	#3
c-1072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: rochester NY Posts: 777	weekend well if all goes well i might be goin to get a parts blazer tub for myself . I know it might dissapoint some but i would like to drive my blazer this summer and getting a tub with solid floors would save me a month and a half . Plus i might consider saving the parts from the old tub and offing her up to board members sacraficial style . Ok last beer i will let you know sunday night .

03-11-2005, 01:26 PM	#6
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Alexis, your weekend list would take me about 6mos, good luck. I'm currently stripping the bed floor and sides. Got one side done, hope to do the other this weekend. Takes forever. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

03-11-2005, 01:50 PM	#7
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	My K5 will roll out of the garage this weekend. I am very committed to that. Fri night, All day Saturday should just about do it... This is good, I can collect my thoughts 'out loud' here. I did change the distributor and rebuild the carb at the same time, so I am expecting fun times getting it all dialed back in. LH Axle new u-joint press in Press lug studs and lock new rotor onto old hub Clean old hub and inspect races pray that I don't need to change races Pack and install new inner/outer hub bearings, seals Replace 2 broken spindle studs Clean spindle and pack spindle bearing Install spindle and backing plate Install hub assy and locking hub Install new caliper and SS brake line Remove old brake line and caliper torque rear u-bolts to spec Install dual stabilizer up front remove old dual exhaust system Get the old girl started Get out of garage a) air down 38's enough to lower few inches or b) use neighbors suburban wheels/tires Bolt and/or air 38s back up Set timing and idle Recheck everything Maiden voyage Wash it __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

03-11-2005, 01:14 AM	#5
JBstor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 66	Well, I have been working on mine every day, and a lot of nights (self employed). Today I tried to fire up the old beast. ---------HEI has no spark. I have a spare in another non runner though, so I gave up for the day, gonna start fresh tomorrow and go outside with a screwdriver and a 9/16 Tomorrow is maybe the day! The nice lady in my house says she would like to see me once in a while, so I might take tomorrow off........well, after 6 pm or so anyway, mebbe 7. But Saturday I start again. Saturday is a workday, Right? JB

03-12-2005, 12:14 AM	#8
desertchevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 222	I got my weekend started early. Told the wife that I was going to keep it and to deal with it. Pulled the front clip off today (motor and trans tomorrow) and removed a 10x14 section from the left rear floor that had some rust. Started gasket match porting the bb heads last night. Called and got a small 401K loan today and when it shows up going to take a trip ECC and get all of the patch panels and a complete 68 frontend with a cowl hood..Here are some pics of it as it sits now Attached Images __________________ 2006 Dodge Quad Cab 4X4 2001 Chevy Impala 2006 Corvette 2009 Fusion 1964 Toyota Landcruiser FJ45 Wagon



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