What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 118 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1968aj · 11-29-2015, 07:59 PM

finally found parts to install a passenger side mirror.

colgad · 11-29-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Crushkrew

Stipped off the paint on the grill she'll from po....scotch brighted for a brushed look and installed grill...

Installed 2001 firebird ls dual fans...

Drove it like I stole it....

What radiator did you use, can you post a few more photos of the install.
thanks

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-29-2015, 09:33 PM

Took apart and cleaned up some of my A/C system. Long ago, I duct taped the ends of each line and stored them away. That was a mistake..... If you want to keep your lines clean during storage, 1/2" and 3/4" drip hose works perfect, and I happened to have both. You can cap/cover the hose........No corrosion or mess. I bolted a piece of laminate and "plate" to the back of the compressor so the holes remain clean. I need some plugs of some kind to restore it. Despite my younger self, I found the label on the compressor is near mint.

This is after I just removed them from the box. Pretty sure it's complete. I haven't seen these since 1993. Looking forward to getting these right. I've read where the dehydrator can be restored, and if anyone does this, I'm all ears. The condenser is pretty bent up and wasn't stored quite right anyway, so I'll need a new one. Generally prefer OEM, but seems an OER is the best option.

toolboxchev · 11-29-2015, 09:42 PM

Cleaned up the plugs and distributor cap.

Key, switch, VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOMMM!

Bowtiguy · 11-29-2015, 10:02 PM

OK, maybe it wasn't today. but after uploading the new firmware in the MSD Atomic EFi I drove it everyday last week until it snowed.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-29-2015, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtiguy

OK, maybe it wasn't today. but after uploading the new firmware in the MSD Atomic EFi I drove it everyday last week until it snowed.

You can drive these with the gauges pulled huh? I need to figure that one out.

Bowtiguy · 11-29-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

You can drive these with the gauges pulled huh? I need to figure that one out.

Officer: "do you know how fast you were going son?"

Me: "not exactly sir"

I need to finish pre wiring my Nu Vintage back lot gauges and get them installed.
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magwakeenercew2jh · 11-30-2015, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowtiguy

Officer: "do you know how fast you were going son?"

Me: "not exactly sir"

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Officer: "What's all that black slime on your right leg, Son?"

You: "Just checking the oil pressure by feel, Sir."

VWNate1 · 11-30-2015, 09:24 AM

Some really great photos here ! .

I especially liked the driving shots .

Lots of hard work being done before the Winter really sets in .

Bowtiguy · 11-30-2015, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Some really great photos here ! .

I especially liked the driving shots .

Lots of hard work being done before the Winter really sets in .

That's the advantage of electronic gauges...

seriously though, I've got a full compliment of data on the "gauges" screen on the Atomic hand held controller so I can keep an eye on things.

I tried the Nu Vintage V.1 perimeter lighting gauge cluster and it was horrible. VERY poor lighting ( bulbs) and the curved lens covers had a glare 365/24/7...so I sent it back to Summit.

Called Ben @ Nu Vintage and had him make me a custom set-up with V.2 LED backlit gauges & flat lens covers, didn't even charge me for the upgrades. I'll post pics once its in.

wreckedchevy · 11-30-2015, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firedemon

ya got me curious for sure

Hee hee that was the plan, should be ready to reveal this week hopefully just have to get the innards painted. i'll create a new thread for the reveal

VWNate1 · 12-01-2015, 09:15 AM

We'll be watching..........

BugzC10 · 12-01-2015, 05:18 PM

Changed up the valve covers

blake's first · 12-01-2015, 07:42 PM

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**FIREBALL** · 12-02-2015, 07:18 PM

Installed a new washer pump setup on the 71, from one of my favorite places to shop.....the junkyard

XwalkerX · 12-02-2015, 08:03 PM

is that pump mounted in the jug?

what was that from?

I need a new washer pump for my 72

kilrcady · 12-02-2015, 08:07 PM

failed inspection,at least I got another 45 days
HCs^^^^

**Already Gone** · 12-02-2015, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BugzC10

Changed up the valve covers

I like those valve covers, who makes them and where id you buy them.

kingstrider · 12-02-2015, 11:32 PM

I refinished my emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe...

XwalkerX · 12-02-2015, 11:55 PM

whoa that came out AWESOME

**allchevy58** · 12-02-2015, 11:58 PM

Nice job, looks good.

**tdangle** · 12-03-2015, 01:33 PM

I think I finally got the last of the leaks fixed. Installed a felpro 1 piece oil pan gasket. So far clean floor under engine bay now.

ole dollor · 12-03-2015, 01:50 PM

[QUOTE=kingstrider;7396856]I refinished my emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe...

man that looks new, great idea...

74baggedbug · 12-03-2015, 02:20 PM

Ordered a Hughes 2500 stall as a early Christmas present for the 68.. Should install it next week

chevytoban · 12-03-2015, 03:01 PM

Hi all...newbie here. first post or reply, not really sure what I'm doing yet.LOL
We have a 69 GMC 910 that we are working on (my 2 boys and I) long bed. Just have the box off along with shocks and springs and are coating the frame etc with POR 15 and lowering it 3"in the rear and 1" in the front. I want to install a rear sway bar and eventually a front. Still have drums all around and will get to that another time when we have the money. Question is what do I need to do this properly and what is the best way. I want to start with the rear first. I have a 400 SBC with a gear vendor overdive with a one piece drive shaft already installed I understand that I can use a rear sway bar assembly from a 95 -96 Camaro any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

11-29-2015, 07:59 PM	#2926
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II finally found parts to install a passenger side mirror. Attached Images

11-29-2015, 09:33 PM	#2928
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,142	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took apart and cleaned up some of my A/C system. Long ago, I duct taped the ends of each line and stored them away. That was a mistake..... If you want to keep your lines clean during storage, 1/2" and 3/4" drip hose works perfect, and I happened to have both. You can cap/cover the hose........No corrosion or mess. I bolted a piece of laminate and "plate" to the back of the compressor so the holes remain clean. I need some plugs of some kind to restore it. Despite my younger self, I found the label on the compressor is near mint. This is after I just removed them from the box. Pretty sure it's complete. I haven't seen these since 1993. Looking forward to getting these right. I've read where the dehydrator can be restored, and if anyone does this, I'm all ears. The condenser is pretty bent up and wasn't stored quite right anyway, so I'll need a new one. Generally prefer OEM, but seems an OER is the best option. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 12-02-2015 at 02:06 AM.

11-29-2015, 09:42 PM	#2929
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cleaned up the plugs and distributor cap. Key, switch, VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOMMM!

11-29-2015, 10:02 PM	#2930
Bowtiguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boulder Bubble Posts: 366	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II OK, maybe it wasn't today. but after uploading the new firmware in the MSD Atomic EFi I drove it everyday last week until it snowed. Attached Images

11-30-2015, 09:24 AM	#2934
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Some really great photos here ! . I especially liked the driving shots . Lots of hard work being done before the Winter really sets in . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

12-01-2015, 09:15 AM	#2937
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We'll be watching.......... __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

12-01-2015, 05:18 PM	#2938
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Changed up the valve covers Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

12-01-2015, 07:42 PM	#2939
blake's first Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Herald cal. Posts: 243	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Stopped by Marquez Design last week to pick up a radiator close out panel as a gift to tod that built my small block .. So I dropped it off to him I think he likes it.. __________________ My Name is Rusty Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=570083

12-02-2015, 07:18 PM	#2940
FIREBALL (007) aka Houdini Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ROCKMART/ROME GA Posts: 354	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed a new washer pump setup on the 71, from one of my favorite places to shop.....the junkyard Attached Images __________________ Live life one day at a time!

12-02-2015, 08:03 PM	#2941
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II is that pump mounted in the jug? what was that from? I need a new washer pump for my 72

12-02-2015, 08:07 PM	#2942
kilrcady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: central NJ Posts: 102	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II failed inspection,at least I got another 45 days HCs^^^^

12-02-2015, 11:32 PM	#2944
kingstrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Uncle Sam knows Posts: 286	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I refinished my emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe... __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super swb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=684318

12-02-2015, 11:55 PM	#2945
XwalkerX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 529	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II whoa that came out AWESOME

12-02-2015, 11:58 PM	#2946
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,424	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nice job, looks good. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

12-03-2015, 01:33 PM	#2947
tdangle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I think I finally got the last of the leaks fixed. Installed a felpro 1 piece oil pan gasket. So far clean floor under engine bay now. __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC



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12-03-2015, 01:50 PM	#2948
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [QUOTE=kingstrider;7396856]I refinished my emblems using lacquer paint and a hypodermic syringe... man that looks new, great idea...

12-03-2015, 02:20 PM	#2949
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 699	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ordered a Hughes 2500 stall as a early Christmas present for the 68.. Should install it next week

12-03-2015, 03:01 PM	#2950
chevytoban Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 5	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hi all...newbie here. first post or reply, not really sure what I'm doing yet.LOL We have a 69 GMC 910 that we are working on (my 2 boys and I) long bed. Just have the box off along with shocks and springs and are coating the frame etc with POR 15 and lowering it 3"in the rear and 1" in the front. I want to install a rear sway bar and eventually a front. Still have drums all around and will get to that another time when we have the money. Question is what do I need to do this properly and what is the best way. I want to start with the rear first. I have a 400 SBC with a gear vendor overdive with a one piece drive shaft already installed I understand that I can use a rear sway bar assembly from a 95 -96 Camaro any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Attached Images

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