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RustyBucket · 01-09-2014, 12:25 PM

Last Saturday I spent a long fun day with my '71 GMC... car show up in Daytona from 7 to 1 then to WING HOUSE for lunch. Like Hooters but WAY shorter shorts. Then I spent from 3 to 9pm inside Daytona Speedway watchin' about 50 cars practice and test for the upcoming ROLEX 24. Put 100++mi. on the truck and got some nice compliments on it. Great, BUT, I listened to lifter noise all day and it got worse as the day went on. Drove it home on I-95 about 75mph, figured GO or BLOW. Less lifter "CLOP-CLOP" noise when I got home. Yesterday I pulled the dr. side valve cover off and found #3 rocker crossways off the valve stem and a bent pushrod. Recently I replaced cheezy roller rockers with new set of stock Sealed Power stamped rockers, pushrods too. Zeroed the lifters very carefully running and still didn't like the way it sounded. Original 350, unknown rebuild by PO, 487 heads, screw in studs,Milodon guide plates, Performer RPM, 650 Holley. Runs cool, good oil pressure, doesn't sound like much cam, runs on regular. I don't know if it's eating the cam or maybe the guide plates are binding on the pushrods. Bought 1 pushrod and vale cover gaskets last night. Gonna take the guide plates out and put it back together today. I don't mind changing an engine out but I'd rather do it 'cause I wanted to than HAD to.

OregonNed · 01-12-2014, 01:54 AM

I got the dash pad replaced and new visors and rods installed. Will be putting my newly recovered door panels in tomorrow - along with new handles, cranks and arm rests.

74baggedbug · 01-12-2014, 06:11 PM

Did something a bit diffrent on the roof..

VWNate1 · 01-12-2014, 09:16 PM

You Sir , have MAD skills ! . I remember in the 1970's when so many Los Angeles cars had this typ of paint , it was *very* labor intensive and often had the appearance of overlapping lines in it .

Kudos .

-Nate

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Did something a bit diffrent on the roof..

Molberg · 01-12-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Did something a bit diffrent on the roof..

That is awesome! Great work.

Molberg · 01-12-2014, 09:34 PM

Finally got it back in. Outside frame took hours of polishing... Planned on painting it originally. (Had it sanded)Brackets painted, headlights wired. Made some bumper bolts. (Watch your shins) Onto grille inserts now.

Willys47 · 01-13-2014, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Molberg

Finally got it back in. Outside frame took hours of polishing... Planned on painting it originally. (Had it sanded)Brackets painted, headlights wired. Made some bumper bolts. (Watch your shins) Onto grille inserts now.

I like that look way to go

67Slider · 01-12-2014, 06:19 PM

I got to spend a few minutes working on the truck. I replaced the shift indicator cable on my B&M shifter. It was a nice weekend here in CO. I tuned up the jeep, new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel and air filter. Running like a champ now. I had to recharged the K&N air filter on my Toyota and replace the serpentine belt. Damn Toyota is made for tiny hands. Sure makes me appreciate the room I have in the truck. Watching the bronco game now. Go Manning.

In The Ten Ring · 01-12-2014, 06:36 PM

I bought a second set of front bumper guards.....just in case the current set ever takes a bad hit or I get another truck.

Lanman1972 · 01-12-2014, 07:26 PM

Changed spark plugs, a/c vents and put on the sport mirrors

Katrina/10 · 01-12-2014, 07:57 PM

Like the smaller mirrors, what are you going to do with old holes?

OregonNed · 01-13-2014, 01:15 AM

Looking good, Ole!

**rakerkman** · 11-01-2010, 12:30 AM

Had a great time replacing the heater core in my 70 C-20. Found a bird nest stuck in there and while I was at it found got rid of some useless wiring that the previous owner had redone but never removed. I got heat now and a little less weight so she might go faster.

lil hoodlum · 11-01-2010, 01:28 AM

I had a productive day, I painted the inside of my tailgate, front bed panel, and the white on top of the doors. The paint is dupont light blue #507.

Tomorrow, I am supposed to get some parts that I order earlier in the week. New headlight bezels and attaching hardware, new door handles, and new rear cab molding.

With in the next month I plan have on having the interior painted, seat recovered, new dash pad, and new carpeting. I am excited!

Keith

swamp rat · 11-01-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bossermj

Anyways, we get a lot of rain in WA this time of year so looking for temporary carport. Single car garage is full at the moment with a Model A.

Check with Pep Boys if your looking for the inexpensive aluminum tube frame and tarp variaty, they usually have the lowest price. Whatever you buy make sure its fastened down to the ground, fence and even your truck this winter as the wind will want to take it away, I use bike tie down straps and rope, and pep boys even carries ground screws that are nothing more than dog runner lead screws from a pet store but they work.

sbell87 · 10-26-2013, 04:54 PM

Little less purple in my life

01-09-2014, 12:25 PM	#1
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Last Saturday I spent a long fun day with my '71 GMC... car show up in Daytona from 7 to 1 then to WING HOUSE for lunch. Like Hooters but WAY shorter shorts. Then I spent from 3 to 9pm inside Daytona Speedway watchin' about 50 cars practice and test for the upcoming ROLEX 24. Put 100++mi. on the truck and got some nice compliments on it. Great, BUT, I listened to lifter noise all day and it got worse as the day went on. Drove it home on I-95 about 75mph, figured GO or BLOW. Less lifter "CLOP-CLOP" noise when I got home. Yesterday I pulled the dr. side valve cover off and found #3 rocker crossways off the valve stem and a bent pushrod. Recently I replaced cheezy roller rockers with new set of stock Sealed Power stamped rockers, pushrods too. Zeroed the lifters very carefully running and still didn't like the way it sounded. Original 350, unknown rebuild by PO, 487 heads, screw in studs,Milodon guide plates, Performer RPM, 650 Holley. Runs cool, good oil pressure, doesn't sound like much cam, runs on regular. I don't know if it's eating the cam or maybe the guide plates are binding on the pushrods. Bought 1 pushrod and vale cover gaskets last night. Gonna take the guide plates out and put it back together today. I don't mind changing an engine out but I'd rather do it 'cause I wanted to than HAD to. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

01-12-2014, 01:54 AM	#2
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got the dash pad replaced and new visors and rods installed. Will be putting my newly recovered door panels in tomorrow - along with new handles, cranks and arm rests. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

01-12-2014, 09:34 PM	#6
Molberg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manitoba Posts: 644	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally got it back in. Outside frame took hours of polishing... Planned on painting it originally. (Had it sanded)Brackets painted, headlights wired. Made some bumper bolts. (Watch your shins) Onto grille inserts now. Attached Images __________________ -Project Nitemare- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607359

01-12-2014, 06:19 PM	#8
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got to spend a few minutes working on the truck. I replaced the shift indicator cable on my B&M shifter. It was a nice weekend here in CO. I tuned up the jeep, new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel and air filter. Running like a champ now. I had to recharged the K&N air filter on my Toyota and replace the serpentine belt. Damn Toyota is made for tiny hands. Sure makes me appreciate the room I have in the truck. Watching the bronco game now. Go Manning. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

01-12-2014, 06:36 PM	#9
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I bought a second set of front bumper guards.....just in case the current set ever takes a bad hit or I get another truck.

01-12-2014, 06:11 PM	#3
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Did something a bit diffrent on the roof..

01-12-2014, 07:26 PM	#10
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Changed spark plugs, a/c vents and put on the sport mirrors Attached Images

01-12-2014, 07:57 PM	#11
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Like the smaller mirrors, what are you going to do with old holes? __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

01-13-2014, 01:15 AM	#12
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Looking good, Ole! __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-01-2010, 12:30 AM	#13
rakerkman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arnold, MO Posts: 19	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Had a great time replacing the heater core in my 70 C-20. Found a bird nest stuck in there and while I was at it found got rid of some useless wiring that the previous owner had redone but never removed. I got heat now and a little less weight so she might go faster. Last edited by rakerkman; 01-15-2011 at 11:24 PM.

11-01-2010, 01:28 AM	#14
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I had a productive day, I painted the inside of my tailgate, front bed panel, and the white on top of the doors. The paint is dupont light blue #507. Tomorrow, I am supposed to get some parts that I order earlier in the week. New headlight bezels and attaching hardware, new door handles, and new rear cab molding. With in the next month I plan have on having the interior painted, seat recovered, new dash pad, and new carpeting. I am excited! Keith Attached Images

10-26-2013, 04:54 PM	#16
sbell87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: auburn,al Posts: 79	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Little less purple in my life Attached Images



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