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Bennett68C10 · 10-11-2011, 06:52 AM

Cleaned up and painted my 454.

R.L. · 10-11-2011, 02:17 PM

I like that arm rest, it looks great on that door.

red71c10 · 10-11-2011, 03:28 PM

Took my replacement tailgate in to have it acid dipped and get some trim holes welded up.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-11-2011, 04:05 PM

Butch was back again today. He did his thing and I tried to stay out of his way while I continued to mock up the Vintage Air hoses.

Coming along. Man, did he straighten out those lines. And the hood is gonna work...For fit, that is.

3drburb · 10-14-2011, 02:50 PM

Pulled out the bench seat and mocked up buckets with a center console.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-14-2011, 05:40 PM

went to the paint shop and had a heart attack when the everrage gold rang up as 58 bucks wtf!!!

SCIV · 10-14-2011, 05:44 PM

Drove it for the first time!

*project 67 sub* · 10-14-2011, 05:49 PM

looked at it as i walked by it every time in the garage.........

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-14-2011, 05:57 PM

Took both front wheels off after jacking it up. Replaced $147 worth of ss brake lines...Nasty job. Especially by yourself. Haven't clamped 'em down yet.

Wiped up all kinds of drool from the floor. Trans. fliud, brake fluid. I sure hope the trans fluid on the floor is left over from my stupid move of trying to
fill the trans with the drive shaft out....Looks like I fixed the brake fluid leaks....hope, hope...The "hope" is that it doesn't leak from somewhere in the back, now.

Looks like oil drooling from the oil pan plug, too. Must leak...I don't have any oil in it. Took out the old gas. Put in 5 gals of new gas. New gas cans (plastic) suck big time.
I just took off (and then threw away) the "fancy" EPA crappy spring-loaded "nozzle" and used a funnel.

Measured, marked, cut, and sent the A/C hoses back to Vintage Air for proper crimping.

Ran some wiring for the A/C fused power. I looked at the bat. terminal where I have the hot only hooked up to mock up the fused line and the routing of the + cable. Brand new 48" cable.
One tightening on the battery. The lead connector broke off. Or, actually, broke into two pieces. I'm gonna guess that if I looked, it says "Made In China" somewhere on it.

Anyone know of some good ones?

shawno72 · 10-14-2011, 06:14 PM

Replaced both upper and lower ball joints and control arm shafts. Idler arm to. Now she rides nice.

copmagnet555 · 10-14-2011, 06:32 PM

well this isnt just today but in the past month I found a 69 chevy half ton the guy was going to send to scrap cuz the cab was rusted out beyond belief so i took the all steel bed and rear springs and swapped them with mine because the previous owner put cut jeep cherokee springs in the back of my truck. I also installed a nice stereo system running two mid drivers under the seat and 6x9s in the doors with a kenwood deck. just this morning i blew the head gasket so thats what ill be spending my weekend repairing. i just found a line on a sb350 that dynod 390hp with 500 miles on it for $100. just needs to be reassymbled long story short.... but being my daily driver i need it to run so im gonna just fix the head gasket for now

longbed67 · 10-14-2011, 07:09 PM

Sandblasted the frame today.... POR 15 is for tomorrow!

mdaven@aol.com · 10-14-2011, 08:12 PM

New aluminum radiator arrived today. Installation due to happen tomorrow. It is a three-row with some interesting welding. Hoping for the best for under $200 plus shipping. It surely can't leak as fast as my brass radiator that someone shot with a small caliber rifle for some unknown reason.

Mayo · 10-14-2011, 10:56 PM

I put in the led bulb and clear dome lens from lmc

UNEASYRIDER · 10-15-2011, 12:09 AM

REPLACED STOCK SIDE MARKERS WITH LED

**Palf70Step** · 10-15-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by UNEASYRIDER

REPLACED STOCK SIDE MARKERS WITH LED

Nice job. I really like the looks of those lights on the truck.

mdaven@aol.com · 10-15-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mdaven@aol.com

New aluminum radiator arrived today. Installation due to happen tomorrow. It is a three-row with some interesting welding. Hoping for the best for under $200 plus shipping. It surely can't leak as fast as my brass radiator that someone shot with a small caliber rifle for some unknown reason.

Radiator installed easily. The upper mount was a little loose on one side but the other side is tight. Everything lined up like factory.

RossRinSD · 10-15-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mdaven@aol.com

Radiator installed easily. The upper mount was a little loose on one side but the other side is tight. Everything lined up like factory.

You get it plumbed up and everything, too? Does it keep the truck nice and cool?

If you had to do it again, would you get the same one?

I've tried all the tricks, but mine still runs a little on the warm side at times. I might need to look into a bigger radiator

Rdrdave · 10-15-2011, 04:51 PM

CLRd the truck and came to the realization that it.ll be cheaper to replace hood, fenders, and a door than pay hours of labor. HA time to get widewhites!
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trev1 · 10-15-2011, 06:03 PM

Installed the outside and inside heater box. New heater core. Bought the coolant outlet neck and 180* thermostat. Have still got to find a radiator Will install the neck and thermostat tomorrow. I'll remember the camera and post pics tomorrow.

Rdrdave... Where did you get yours from? Got any pics to post?

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-15-2011, 06:28 PM

Champion off of E-Slay.

I think it was $200 or $250 with 2-12" electric fans. I bought the relay and sensor separately, if I remember correctly. Like, about $50.

Not running yet, so I have no real good info on it's cooling ability.
I think it looks good.

I had to use a big top clamp on the driver's side and a small top clamp on the pssgr's. I don't know why. A little trimming to fit just right...No big deal.
Could have been my radiator core support. I don't even know what year it is...I think a 71.

Or, maybe moving to a 3-row.

Oops! pardon the middle pic. I was just sourcing the hose positions. Also, you can see the rad. came with a built-in tranny cooler.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-15-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by trev1

Rdrdave... Where did you get yours from? Got any pics to post?

Yikes...Another Oops! I thought you were asking everyone....I better read more carefully. I'll leave the reply up just in case it helps anyone....

Sorry.

**Tim Christian** · 10-15-2011, 07:09 PM

Cleaned the cab inside and out also scraped 41 years of grease and crud off the frame and washed it also!!!!!

**allchevy58** · 10-16-2011, 12:39 AM

Replacing radiator, radiator hoses, heater hoses, heater control valve, thermostat and A/C hoses.

*project 67 sub* · 10-16-2011, 04:33 AM

put some green paint over the white squares on the doors and gas filler area that was shaved because i was tire of looking at the white every time i walked into the garage

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and also fixed my exhaust hanger issue on both sides the correct way instead of using the cheap a$$ metal strap kit.....

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10-11-2011, 06:52 AM	#2926
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cleaned up and painted my 454. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-11-2011, 02:17 PM	#2927
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I like that arm rest, it looks great on that door.

10-11-2011, 03:28 PM	#2928
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took my replacement tailgate in to have it acid dipped and get some trim holes welded up. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

10-11-2011, 04:05 PM	#2929
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Butch was back again today. He did his thing and I tried to stay out of his way while I continued to mock up the Vintage Air hoses. Coming along. Man, did he straighten out those lines. And the hood is gonna work...For fit, that is. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

10-14-2011, 02:50 PM	#2930
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled out the bench seat and mocked up buckets with a center console. Attached Images

10-14-2011, 05:40 PM	#2931
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! went to the paint shop and had a heart attack when the everrage gold rang up as 58 bucks wtf!!! __________________ 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..

10-14-2011, 05:44 PM	#2932
SCIV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 170	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it for the first time! __________________ '68 Chevrolet Short Step 6.0 L + 91mm + TH400 + 9" + 4-Link

10-14-2011, 05:49 PM	#2933
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! looked at it as i walked by it every time in the garage.........

10-14-2011, 05:57 PM	#2934
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took both front wheels off after jacking it up. Replaced $147 worth of ss brake lines...Nasty job. Especially by yourself. Haven't clamped 'em down yet. Wiped up all kinds of drool from the floor. Trans. fliud, brake fluid. I sure hope the trans fluid on the floor is left over from my stupid move of trying to fill the trans with the drive shaft out....Looks like I fixed the brake fluid leaks....hope, hope...The "hope" is that it doesn't leak from somewhere in the back, now. Looks like oil drooling from the oil pan plug, too. Must leak...I don't have any oil in it. Took out the old gas. Put in 5 gals of new gas. New gas cans (plastic) suck big time. I just took off (and then threw away) the "fancy" EPA crappy spring-loaded "nozzle" and used a funnel. Measured, marked, cut, and sent the A/C hoses back to Vintage Air for proper crimping. Ran some wiring for the A/C fused power. I looked at the bat. terminal where I have the hot only hooked up to mock up the fused line and the routing of the + cable. Brand new 48" cable. One tightening on the battery. The lead connector broke off. Or, actually, broke into two pieces. I'm gonna guess that if I looked, it says "Made In China" somewhere on it. Anyone know of some good ones? Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 10-14-2011 at 06:07 PM.

10-14-2011, 06:14 PM	#2935
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced both upper and lower ball joints and control arm shafts. Idler arm to. Now she rides nice. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-14-2011, 06:32 PM	#2936
copmagnet555 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today! well this isnt just today but in the past month I found a 69 chevy half ton the guy was going to send to scrap cuz the cab was rusted out beyond belief so i took the all steel bed and rear springs and swapped them with mine because the previous owner put cut jeep cherokee springs in the back of my truck. I also installed a nice stereo system running two mid drivers under the seat and 6x9s in the doors with a kenwood deck. just this morning i blew the head gasket so thats what ill be spending my weekend repairing. i just found a line on a sb350 that dynod 390hp with 500 miles on it for $100. just needs to be reassymbled long story short.... but being my daily driver i need it to run so im gonna just fix the head gasket for now

10-14-2011, 07:09 PM	#2937
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Sandblasted the frame today.... POR 15 is for tomorrow! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

10-14-2011, 08:12 PM	#2938
mdaven@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Diana, TX Posts: 125	Re: What did you do to your truck today! New aluminum radiator arrived today. Installation due to happen tomorrow. It is a three-row with some interesting welding. Hoping for the best for under $200 plus shipping. It surely can't leak as fast as my brass radiator that someone shot with a small caliber rifle for some unknown reason. Attached Images

10-14-2011, 10:56 PM	#2939
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put in the led bulb and clear dome lens from lmc __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

10-15-2011, 12:09 AM	#2940
UNEASYRIDER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PHOENIX,ARIZONA Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today! REPLACED STOCK SIDE MARKERS WITH LED __________________ DON'T BUILD IT IF YOUR NOT GONA DRIVE IT!!



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10-15-2011, 04:51 PM	#2944
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: What did you do to your truck today! CLRd the truck and came to the realization that it.ll be cheaper to replace hood, fenders, and a door than pay hours of labor. HA time to get widewhites! Posted via Mobile Device

10-15-2011, 06:03 PM	#2945
trev1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Goodman,Mo Posts: 155	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed the outside and inside heater box. New heater core. Bought the coolant outlet neck and 180* thermostat. Have still got to find a radiator Will install the neck and thermostat tomorrow. I'll remember the camera and post pics tomorrow. Rdrdave... Where did you get yours from? Got any pics to post?

10-15-2011, 06:28 PM	#2946
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Champion off of E-Slay. I think it was $200 or $250 with 2-12" electric fans. I bought the relay and sensor separately, if I remember correctly. Like, about $50. Not running yet, so I have no real good info on it's cooling ability. I think it looks good. I had to use a big top clamp on the driver's side and a small top clamp on the pssgr's. I don't know why. A little trimming to fit just right...No big deal. Could have been my radiator core support. I don't even know what year it is...I think a 71. Or, maybe moving to a 3-row. Oops! pardon the middle pic. I was just sourcing the hose positions. Also, you can see the rad. came with a built-in tranny cooler. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

10-15-2011, 07:09 PM	#2948
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cleaned the cab inside and out also scraped 41 years of grease and crud off the frame and washed it also!!!!!

10-16-2011, 12:39 AM	#2949
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10-16-2011, 04:33 AM	#2950
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! put some green paint over the white squares on the doors and gas filler area that was shaved because i was tire of looking at the white every time i walked into the garage and also fixed my exhaust hanger issue on both sides the correct way instead of using the cheap a$$ metal strap kit.....

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