What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 136 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hamjet · 07-18-2016, 07:41 PM

Changed the front wheel bearings, races, and wb seal today. for the last couple of weeks I was getting a slight vibration at 55 mph and a 'chirp' or click every once in a while. thought maybe a U joint but decided to check wheel bearings 1st. no clicking and no more vibrations. happy dance..

In The Ten Ring · 07-18-2016, 09:19 PM

I made some progress today: I was over at my parents' house anyway so I cut out the bracket that will hold my replacement windshield washer pump. I wanted to cut it out of 1/8" steel but dad suggested I use 1/8" aluminum since he had some scrap and it would be easier to cut.

I used my Dremel tool and although the piece ended up a bit bigger than the template (usually does, right?) I think it will work fine. I am going to place it up against the washer bottle bracket tomorrow to check the bolt holes and then finish the project.

CST10 · 07-21-2016, 01:05 PM

Nice looking scoops. Great idea too.

Andy4639 · 07-21-2016, 02:58 PM

Here you go!
Those are nice and metal too! Cool.

74baggedbug · 07-25-2016, 12:25 AM

My cousin (poweredbychevy) and I swapped out the steering column on my 68.. Pretty easy and straight forward.. Gonna install the lokar linkage and steering wheel tomorrow after work

In The Ten Ring · 07-25-2016, 12:52 AM

I pulled an all nighter last night just in case those prowlers wanted to pay me another visit. I was hoping to be able to stay up all day also but that didn't work so I ended up taking an unplanned nap!

I did though, get some work in on my new windshield washer pump bracket. I nearly have it finished and should be able to get it bolted to the bottle bracket tomorrow.

**GR8-68** · 07-25-2016, 05:52 AM

Sandblasted and primed some more of my small parts last night

Some headway is better than no headway

**Grumpy old man** · 07-27-2016, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

Sandblasted and primed some more of my small parts last night

Some headway is better than no headway

I have a HUGE pile of small parts sitting next to my blast cabinet that I just cleaned and refilled with glass beads , It sits in my 10X24 tool room that's been over 100 degrees for a few weeks now so I installed a new A/C-Heat unit in the wall and I can finally get back to some blasting myself . How does that pile of parts GROW SO FAST ?

kilrcady · 07-25-2016, 06:31 AM

Dropped spindles new shocks lowered resr springs adjustable trsck bar repack bearings. New front pads fix exhaust relocate gas tank to rear. New fuel lines. On the hottest weekend

Barnfind46 · 07-26-2016, 01:32 AM

Started wiring my new gauge set. Hope to be back on the road by Oct.

**SoCoC10** · 07-27-2016, 07:39 PM

Installed some CPP lowering springs. Here is the after...

OregonNed · 07-27-2016, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Installed some CPP lowering springs. Here is the after...

Looks great!

cornerstone · 07-28-2016, 12:42 AM

I made my longbed a shortbed, well the frame anyway....

Mator · 07-28-2016, 07:52 AM

I got half my of my new disc brakes installed. Now for the other side, new booster, master and bleeding. I hope I am done by Saturday

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OregonNed · 07-31-2016, 01:32 AM

Wrestled the first inner fender today after repaint

JG67 · 08-03-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Installed some CPP lowering springs. Here is the after...

What drop did you get?

crazyjeenyus · 09-08-2016, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Installed some CPP lowering springs. Here is the after...

Nice truck, is it a stock GM color? What is the color name/code?

**SoCoC10** · 07-27-2016, 07:42 PM

Before...

everettelane · 07-27-2016, 08:07 PM

Well i just received my wiring harness looks really good great quality from what i can tell, guess i know what i'll be doing for the next few days in my a/c lol!!! its been so hot here the pool is like a hot tub!!!

colgad · 07-31-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Before...

Which spring height did you use, it looks perfect.

berch 69GMC · 07-31-2016, 01:17 PM

Fixing up this foam for new covers. Dodge buddies I bought last year.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1469985197

OregonNed · 07-31-2016, 11:09 PM

Finished my inner fender install today. Both painted body color. Now on to getting the bed finished this coming weekend.

OregonNed · 07-27-2016, 08:20 PM

New rear wheel houses bolted up today.

5567Cruiser · 07-27-2016, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

New rear wheel houses bolted up today.

Looking good, your truck is going to be to nice to drive, will have to make it a trailer queen.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-01-2016, 12:20 AM

My stepdad threw an open pair of sheers "too me" yesterday morning. He's not quite right anymore (85, Marine Lt. Col.). I was backed up against a ledge at the time adjusting sprinklers. Anyway, it was my hand or upper chest, so off to the doc. tomorrow for a stab wound on the palm..................But I had prior arrangements (ha!), so I tore down the bed. Today was get organized day and I cleaned up the reverse housings...........Man, the rubber on three of four pieces were a mess. I realized today it's not corrosion, or at least mine weren't. The dirt came of with oil, rubber cleaner and a wire brush on a low setting. Took some patience like most everything else, but they turned out nice.

07-18-2016, 07:41 PM	#1
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Changed the front wheel bearings, races, and wb seal today. for the last couple of weeks I was getting a slight vibration at 55 mph and a 'chirp' or click every once in a while. thought maybe a U joint but decided to check wheel bearings 1st. no clicking and no more vibrations. happy dance.. __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

07-18-2016, 09:19 PM	#2
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? Chapter II I made some progress today: I was over at my parents' house anyway so I cut out the bracket that will hold my replacement windshield washer pump. I wanted to cut it out of 1/8" steel but dad suggested I use 1/8" aluminum since he had some scrap and it would be easier to cut. I used my Dremel tool and although the piece ended up a bit bigger than the template (usually does, right?) I think it will work fine. I am going to place it up against the washer bottle bracket tomorrow to check the bolt holes and then finish the project.

07-21-2016, 01:05 PM	#3
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nice looking scoops. Great idea too. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

07-21-2016, 02:58 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Here you go! Those are nice and metal too! Cool. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-25-2016, 12:25 AM	#5
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 699	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My cousin (poweredbychevy) and I swapped out the steering column on my 68.. Pretty easy and straight forward.. Gonna install the lokar linkage and steering wheel tomorrow after work

07-25-2016, 12:52 AM	#6
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? Chapter II I pulled an all nighter last night just in case those prowlers wanted to pay me another visit. I was hoping to be able to stay up all day also but that didn't work so I ended up taking an unplanned nap! I did though, get some work in on my new windshield washer pump bracket. I nearly have it finished and should be able to get it bolted to the bottle bracket tomorrow.

07-25-2016, 05:52 AM	#7
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Sandblasted and primed some more of my small parts last night Some headway is better than no headway __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-25-2016, 06:31 AM	#9
kilrcady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: central NJ Posts: 102	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Dropped spindles new shocks lowered resr springs adjustable trsck bar repack bearings. New front pads fix exhaust relocate gas tank to rear. New fuel lines. On the hottest weekend

07-26-2016, 01:32 AM	#10
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started wiring my new gauge set. Hope to be back on the road by Oct.

07-27-2016, 07:39 PM	#11
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,153	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed some CPP lowering springs. Here is the after... Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

07-28-2016, 12:42 AM	#13
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I made my longbed a shortbed, well the frame anyway....

07-28-2016, 07:52 AM	#14
Mator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton Iowa Posts: 337	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I got half my of my new disc brakes installed. Now for the other side, new booster, master and bleeding. I hope I am done by Saturday. Attached Images __________________ Build sheet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7277491

07-31-2016, 01:32 AM	#15
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Wrestled the first inner fender today after repaint Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

07-27-2016, 07:42 PM	#18
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,153	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Before... Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

07-27-2016, 08:07 PM	#19
everettelane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cleveland Texas Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well i just received my wiring harness looks really good great quality from what i can tell, guess i know what i'll be doing for the next few days in my a/c lol!!! its been so hot here the pool is like a hot tub!!! Attached Images



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07-31-2016, 01:17 PM	#21
berch 69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boynton bch, FL Posts: 187	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fixing up this foam for new covers. Dodge buddies I bought last year. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1469985197 Attached Images

07-31-2016, 11:09 PM	#22
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished my inner fender install today. Both painted body color. Now on to getting the bed finished this coming weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

07-27-2016, 08:20 PM	#23
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New rear wheel houses bolted up today. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-01-2016, 12:20 AM	#25
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,152	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My stepdad threw an open pair of sheers "too me" yesterday morning. He's not quite right anymore (85, Marine Lt. Col.). I was backed up against a ledge at the time adjusting sprinklers. Anyway, it was my hand or upper chest, so off to the doc. tomorrow for a stab wound on the palm..................But I had prior arrangements (ha!), so I tore down the bed. Today was get organized day and I cleaned up the reverse housings...........Man, the rubber on three of four pieces were a mess. I realized today it's not corrosion, or at least mine weren't. The dirt came of with oil, rubber cleaner and a wire brush on a low setting. Took some patience like most everything else, but they turned out nice. __________________ 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; 08-01-2016 at 12:26 AM.

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