What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 174 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Metaldoc · 09-13-2016, 10:46 PM

Washed the tires and out to a show.

**68bowtie** · 09-14-2016, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Washed the tires and out to a show.

toolboxchev · 09-14-2016, 01:17 AM

Bought more Parts, feed me, ffeeeeeeedddd mmmeeeee!

**68bowtie** · 09-14-2016, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Bought more Parts, feed me, ffeeeeeeedddd mmmeeeee!

totally laughed out loud at this. shared it with my wife and she made fun of me and laughed that there's someone else out there who loves their truck as much as me. lol!

midniteblues · 09-14-2016, 09:23 AM

Finally got my 71 back on all 4's. After it being on stands all summer for a dana 44 refreshing and a front spring up grade. As you can see still lots of work too do.

Next up is putting in all the new steering components with a ps up grade

. Then brakes.
Gotta get it roll able so i can push it into the garage for a lil' welding On the firewall at the bottom of the heater box mount.
Then the 400ci. can get dropped in.

This winter i'll do the rockers and other sheetmetal work.i hate being all dressed for cutting and welding in the heat of summer.

VERY SLOW WORK as its not a priority.

re1 · 09-14-2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Didn't do anything today but yesterdays road trip was productive. Gotta say thanks to my wife for buying a Dodge Grand Caravan and be willing to use it on my parts safaris.

Nice seats !!

what are your plans with them ?

VWNate1 · 09-14-2016, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyjeenyus

I ran it at 2500 for 17min. then i varied between 2000 and 3000 for 5 or so min.

383
flat tops
xe274h
Holley Classic 600cfm

Thank you ! .

Was that on the cam tag ? .

New or re ground cam and solid or juice lifters , new/reground ? .

TIA, I like bench works and engine overhaul/rebuilding so I like to discuss /learn new details any time I can .

crazyjeenyus · 09-14-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

Thank you ! .

Was that on the cam tag ? .

New or re ground cam and solid or juice lifters , new/reground ? .

TIA, I like bench works and engine overhaul/rebuilding so I like to discuss /learn new details any time I can .

No, I asked a bunch of "old" engine builders and took a little bit of info from each of them, and then formulated my strategy. The cam is new, and new juice lifters (I've never messed with solid lifters, I'd like to try).

Attached is a cam break-in write up that I found online, I don't remember where, but props to the author because it is great.

OregonNed · 09-14-2016, 02:15 PM

Finally scored the correct fuel adapter to finish my fuel line replacement

BugzC10 · 09-14-2016, 02:51 PM

Installed a correct square bore to spread bore plate in search of my low vacuum issue. It didn't improve the vacuum.

VWNate1 · 09-14-2016, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyjeenyus

No, I asked a bunch of "old" engine builders and took a little bit of info from each of them, and then formulated my strategy. The cam is new, and new juice lifters (I've never messed with solid lifters, I'd like to try).

Attached is a cam break-in write up that I found online, I don't remember where, but props to the author because it is great.

Thanx ! .

That's pretty good .

If I'm using a new cam I follow this almost exactly, if re using an old cam I use 3,000 RPM's ~ either way if you set everything up correctly , the entire engine breakin is done in 60 seconds .

crazyjeenyus · 09-14-2016, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

Thanx ! .

That's pretty good .

If I'm using a new cam I follow this almost exactly, if re using an old cam I use 3,000 RPM's ~ either way if you set everything up correctly , the entire engine breakin is done in 60 seconds .

I just uploaded a short clip I took during the break-in:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdQxrL3diWE

If the link doesn't work just go to youtube and type in:

"SBC 383 xe274h Camshaft break-in"

In The Ten Ring · 09-14-2016, 10:19 PM

Picked up my original driver's side front outer fender from the painter. The guy did an excellent job welding up three rust holes. He used pieces from a 1968 Buick Skylark, so even the patches are General Motors and "period correct."

74baggedbug · 09-14-2016, 11:44 PM

Slowly getting closer to being back on the streets

webfoot · 09-15-2016, 12:19 AM

Got my new old lookin' tach installed.

396C-10 · 09-15-2016, 01:24 AM

I cleaned up and painted my lower steering shaft, and added a tilt steering column. I need to know which U-Joint to order to complete the job.... Anyone know?

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Ken B · 09-15-2016, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Slowly getting closer to being back on the streets

I'd like to see some more pics of your truck!

Metaldoc · 09-15-2016, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Slowly getting closer to being back on the streets

I was going to ask where you took the pic of that side emblem but now I see. Very cool 70's paint job.

74baggedbug · 09-15-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

I was going to ask where you took the pic of that side emblem but now I see. Very cool 70's paint job.

Thanks!! I can post more pics of it here soon. It's getting color sanded and polished and finished up this weekend hopefully.. My buddy Greg from fullers machine did my emblems and my boy Michael "sic" Cato did the roof and panels on my truck we wanted something a lil different on the truck.. C-10 club brother Aaron Boise is responsible for doing my bodywork and painting the whole truck including dash..

**Already Gone** · 09-15-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by re1

Nice seats !!

what are your plans with them ?

I'm selling the buddys and keeping the buckets and console for my truck.

Gallican · 09-15-2016, 10:16 AM

Painted the inner grill on my 71.

In The Ten Ring · 09-16-2016, 05:13 PM

I painted that reinforcing bar that attaches the driver's side inner fender to the front of the truck's frame.

The best paint I had for the job was Rustoleum Engine Enamel but I primed it first and it seems to be curing well.

firedemon · 09-16-2016, 11:01 PM

found that you can lock all four drums in a panic when a chick in a Honda talkin on her cell runs a stop sign . get it home safe and drive into the ditch in the end of my drive way . too dark to see the damage so much for those 14 hour days this week

matthamby · 09-16-2016, 11:25 PM

Hey guys,

I want a steering column that is between 2 to 3 inches shorter (I want to move the steering wheel closer to the dash). Anyone know if there is a vehicle that has a column that would do what I'm wanting? I'm not really concerned about tilt, but it's not a deal breaker. I think I saw something about some of the Camaro's columns doing this, but I can't find it.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-17-2016, 12:35 AM

Finished pulling wire less the cab. Cleaned parts and put em away............So fun.

09-13-2016, 10:46 PM	#4326
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Washed the tires and out to a show. Attached Images

09-14-2016, 01:17 AM	#4328
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 Bought more Parts, feed me, ffeeeeeeedddd mmmeeeee!

09-14-2016, 09:23 AM	#4330
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally got my 71 back on all 4's. After it being on stands all summer for a dana 44 refreshing and a front spring up grade. As you can see still lots of work too do. Next up is putting in all the new steering components with a ps up grade . Then brakes. Gotta get it roll able so i can push it into the garage for a lil' welding On the firewall at the bottom of the heater box mount. Then the 400ci. can get dropped in. This winter i'll do the rockers and other sheetmetal work.i hate being all dressed for cutting and welding in the heat of summer. VERY SLOW WORK as its not a priority. Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

09-14-2016, 02:15 PM	#4334
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally scored the correct fuel adapter to finish my fuel line replacement Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

09-14-2016, 02:51 PM	#4335
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 Installed a correct square bore to spread bore plate in search of my low vacuum issue. It didn't improve the vacuum. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

09-14-2016, 10:19 PM	#4338
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 Picked up my original driver's side front outer fender from the painter. The guy did an excellent job welding up three rust holes. He used pieces from a 1968 Buick Skylark, so even the patches are General Motors and "period correct." Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 09-16-2016 at 11:07 AM.

09-14-2016, 11:44 PM	#4339
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 699	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Slowly getting closer to being back on the streets

09-15-2016, 12:19 AM	#4340
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my new old lookin' tach installed. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

09-15-2016, 01:24 AM	#4341
396C-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kemmerer Posts: 84	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I cleaned up and painted my lower steering shaft, and added a tilt steering column. I need to know which U-Joint to order to complete the job.... Anyone know? Attached Images

09-15-2016, 10:16 AM	#4346
Gallican Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 37	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Painted the inner grill on my 71. Attached Images

09-16-2016, 05:13 PM	#4347
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 painted that reinforcing bar that attaches the driver's side inner fender to the front of the truck's frame. The best paint I had for the job was Rustoleum Engine Enamel but I primed it first and it seems to be curing well.

09-16-2016, 11:01 PM	#4348
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II found that you can lock all four drums in a panic when a chick in a Honda talkin on her cell runs a stop sign . get it home safe and drive into the ditch in the end of my drive way . too dark to see the damage so much for those 14 hour days this week

09-16-2016, 11:25 PM	#4349
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hey guys, I want a steering column that is between 2 to 3 inches shorter (I want to move the steering wheel closer to the dash). Anyone know if there is a vehicle that has a column that would do what I'm wanting? I'm not really concerned about tilt, but it's not a deal breaker. I think I saw something about some of the Camaro's columns doing this, but I can't find it.

09-17-2016, 12:35 AM	#4350
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,150	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished pulling wire less the cab. Cleaned parts and put em away............So fun. __________________ 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



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