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PatrickGMC70 · 01-21-2013, 09:49 PM

I was finally able to get her out of the garage for the first real drive in almost two years. The last time I drove it was right before my son was born - 20 mo ago. Since then, too many things have conspired against me getting it out again.

I had to replace a headlight - the screws on the retaining ring felt like they were made out of peanut butter! Only one of them came out. The other two were starting to strip, so it was a whole lot of penetrating spray, but still no luck. Then I heated them up with a lighter, cooled, heated again, more penetrating spray, heated, etc. and they FINALLY came out. Got the new headlight in, and well, it was underwhelming. Next project will definitely be the headlight relay upgrade.

Still, I managed to get a decent 30 miles or so on the clock today, and I even talked my wife into coming along. All in all, it was a great day.

Bennett68C10 · 01-21-2013, 10:41 PM

Didn't work on my truck today but I did order a Porterbuilt Mild Rear Dropmember

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mr48chev · 01-21-2013, 10:52 PM

I put together a "nose hanger" for mine so I can work on it in a tent instead of out in the weather. Hopefully I just have a blown head gasket rather than a cracked head or something worse. I have the Cad 500 and Turbo 400 sitting there but I'm not ready to do the swap in 25 degree weather and need to get my other car running before I take the truck apart that far.

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-22-2013, 05:11 PM

I'm done for the day. I worked a little on the stance.
I am running the 338's (20 x 10 in back and 20 x 8.5 in the front) ans was unhappy with the backspacing.
In fact, the rears, with 275 45's touched the bed on the inside, so I was running a 1" spacer in the rear.
No spacer in the front with 245 40's

The wheels still didn't fill up the wheel wells as well as I'd like.

So, I took the 1's off the back and replaced them with 1.5's (nice billet ones at 150# torque) and replaced them
with what I ordered at 1.5", and were *marked* 1.5", but turned out to be only about 1 3/8"...No biggie.

Then, I put the 1" on the front. No rubbing, no issues. With spacers, I stay on top of the torques, using 150# for the spacer,
and 90# for the wheels. People love to moan about using spacers. But I don't see any difference in the geometry relating to stress....
And if you aren't lazy, you check your wheels and wheel torques from time-to-time, anyway. Cheap insurance, as they say.

Anyway, as far as looks go, in my opinion, there was a little difference in the rear, and quite a bit in the front.

ChrisWhewell · 01-22-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SUPERSB

Installed a vacuum gauge and painted door strikers

Where'd ya get the vac guage ? I want one!

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-22-2013, 08:58 PM

I just looked back at my last post. Those other pics were crap. It's too late to edit in order to dump them. Here are a few that will show the differences in the stance a little better.

Jarwood · 01-22-2013, 09:24 PM

Beautiful truck! I sanded on mine for two days!

**Boog** · 01-22-2013, 11:53 PM

That's a lot better Mag. The wheels are more centered in the fenders now.

Jarwood · 01-23-2013, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarwood

Beautiful truck! I sanded on mine for two days!

Forgot the pics..

1972SUPERSB · 01-23-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisWhewell

Where'd ya get the vac guage ? I want one!

Bought it from classic parts. Works great
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Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-23-2013, 01:20 AM

I haven't had to do much to my '84 and '70 pickup, but I'm slowly making progress with the Suburban. I rebuilt the carburetor on it today, tried to get it tuned up and now the vacuum advance went out. I made a video of it running yesterday before the carb rebuild, it was running pretty good considering how dirty it was.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPh4SokzIW8

b.eddy's72 · 01-23-2013, 10:30 PM

Rebuilt the carb, mounted the tach, a little more rewiring, busted it off and moved it on its own power.

DocAdams · 01-23-2013, 10:57 PM

Ordered my 3/5 static drop kit from ECE. Plus a new set of beauty rings...
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ole dollor · 01-23-2013, 11:19 PM

ole dollor gets an auto trans....well almost, got the four speed out, put the 168 tooth flex plate in , trans in, cooler lines run and installed , tried the 1 piece drive and its to long, well that happens, tried to put the starter on and it won't go, fly wheel to big, went to Lubbock to dropped off two piece drive shaft at drive line shop, shop said over $300.00 to fix it, i said no, found another drive line shop for about $150.00 with new carrier brg and step down joint...came back to Anton and ordered a new 153 tooth flex plate from summit racing , still no lokar shifter in the mail...so trans out ,flex plate out , ole dollor setting on stands....hope everybody else is having a better day....

effects66 · 01-23-2013, 11:31 PM

Dropped engine and trans in the frame & started the pluming:

_________

My build:

1970 C10, 550hp LSX, Ridetech suspsension
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556610

69GWC · 01-24-2013, 09:26 AM

Put on 4 1" spacers, I did not like how far the wheels were under the truck.
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heathbirkendahl · 01-24-2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69GWC

Put on 4 1" spacers, I did not like how far the wheels were under the truck.
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Can you post some more pics when done? I added 1/4 spacers but want to move them out a little more.

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-24-2013, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Can you post some more pics when done? I added 1/4 spacers but want to move them out a little more.

I know you weren't asking *me*, but I just did this day before yesterday.

With the different angle of the shots, these pics are as close as I could get to "before" and after" moving the 1" spacers from the rear to the front,
and installing new 1.5" spacers in the rear.

Naturally, tire size and wheel size and backspacing are all-important to fit and stance, but this may give you *some* idea. It appears to be a bigger
(I think *better*) change in the front than shows on the pics. And the 1/4' wider in the back is really minor. But I like it better than before.

heathbirkendahl · 01-24-2013, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

I know you weren't asking *me*, but I just did this day before yesterday.

With the different angle of the shots, these pics are as close as I could get to "before" and after" moving the 1" spacers from the rear to the front,
and installing new 1.5" spacers in the rear.

Naturally, tire size and wheel size and backspacing are all-important to fit and stance, but this may give you *some* idea. It appears to be a bigger
(I think *better*) change in the front than shows on the pics. And the 1/4' wider in the back is really minor. But I like it better than before.

Looks good! Where did you pick up the spacers???

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-24-2013, 05:04 PM

I think a WTB post will get you some good offers from Forum sellers.

I think I paid about $60 (for each end) for good billet spacers.

Jarwood · 01-24-2013, 05:38 PM

I have a set of 2- 5 lug spacers ( think 1.25") I dont need anymore. They are quality aluminum and will sell cheap. They are just taking up space right now.

69GWC · 01-24-2013, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

Can you post some more pics when done? I added 1/4 spacers but want to move them out a little more.

I boought mine from US wheel Adapters, it was right around $220 for them shipped to my door. I know they are really nice looking fit great but did not shop around to see if I got a great deal or not but Iam happy with them.

when I get it out of the my shop I will take some more pix of it, wanting to paint my front drums before I install the front and its real cold here..

gcottingham · 01-24-2013, 08:38 PM

Well, I've finally found my inspiration and ordered about $7k in parts to get started on the resto mod version of my '69.
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69GWC · 01-24-2013, 08:40 PM

Wow $7k that should be one heck of a start.
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mud.man.rj · 01-24-2013, 09:57 PM

7K is a very nice start isn't it.

01-21-2013, 09:49 PM	#5826
PatrickGMC70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 163	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I was finally able to get her out of the garage for the first real drive in almost two years. The last time I drove it was right before my son was born - 20 mo ago. Since then, too many things have conspired against me getting it out again. I had to replace a headlight - the screws on the retaining ring felt like they were made out of peanut butter! Only one of them came out. The other two were starting to strip, so it was a whole lot of penetrating spray, but still no luck. Then I heated them up with a lighter, cooled, heated again, more penetrating spray, heated, etc. and they FINALLY came out. Got the new headlight in, and well, it was underwhelming. Next project will definitely be the headlight relay upgrade. Still, I managed to get a decent 30 miles or so on the clock today, and I even talked my wife into coming along. All in all, it was a great day.

01-21-2013, 10:41 PM	#5827
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Didn't work on my truck today but I did order a Porterbuilt Mild Rear Dropmember Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-21-2013, 10:52 PM	#5828
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,344	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put together a "nose hanger" for mine so I can work on it in a tent instead of out in the weather. Hopefully I just have a blown head gasket rather than a cracked head or something worse. I have the Cad 500 and Turbo 400 sitting there but I'm not ready to do the swap in 25 degree weather and need to get my other car running before I take the truck apart that far. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-22-2013, 05:11 PM	#5829
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! I'm done for the day. I worked a little on the stance. I am running the 338's (20 x 10 in back and 20 x 8.5 in the front) ans was unhappy with the backspacing. In fact, the rears, with 275 45's touched the bed on the inside, so I was running a 1" spacer in the rear. No spacer in the front with 245 40's The wheels still didn't fill up the wheel wells as well as I'd like. So, I took the 1's off the back and replaced them with 1.5's (nice billet ones at 150# torque) and replaced them with what I ordered at 1.5", and were marked 1.5", but turned out to be only about 1 3/8"...No biggie. Then, I put the 1" on the front. No rubbing, no issues. With spacers, I stay on top of the torques, using 150# for the spacer, and 90# for the wheels. People love to moan about using spacers. But I don't see any difference in the geometry relating to stress.... And if you aren't lazy, you check your wheels and wheel torques from time-to-time, anyway. Cheap insurance, as they say. Anyway, as far as looks go, in my opinion, there was a little difference in the rear, and quite a bit in the front. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

01-22-2013, 08:58 PM	#5831
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! I just looked back at my last post. Those other pics were crap. It's too late to edit in order to dump them. Here are a few that will show the differences in the stance a little better. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 01-22-2013 at 09:28 PM.

01-22-2013, 09:24 PM	#5832
Jarwood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 248	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Beautiful truck! I sanded on mine for two days!

01-22-2013, 11:53 PM	#5833
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,014	Re: What did you do to your truck today! That's a lot better Mag. The wheels are more centered in the fenders now. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-23-2013, 10:30 PM	#5837
b.eddy's72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WEATHEROFRD, TX Posts: 164	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Rebuilt the carb, mounted the tach, a little more rewiring, busted it off and moved it on its own power. __________________ 72 Chevy LB, LS in the works, 4L80, Grandfather bought it brand new. 66 GMC Short Step, 84 Front Suspension, many more mods to come 67 Chevy 3/4 Ton, 327, Auto, Factory A/C Ya must have been movin cause I was haulin a*$ when I passed you

01-23-2013, 10:57 PM	#5838
DocAdams Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 18	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Ordered my 3/5 static drop kit from ECE. Plus a new set of beauty rings... Posted via Mobile Device

01-23-2013, 11:19 PM	#5839
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ole dollor gets an auto trans....well almost, got the four speed out, put the 168 tooth flex plate in , trans in, cooler lines run and installed , tried the 1 piece drive and its to long, well that happens, tried to put the starter on and it won't go, fly wheel to big, went to Lubbock to dropped off two piece drive shaft at drive line shop, shop said over $300.00 to fix it, i said no, found another drive line shop for about $150.00 with new carrier brg and step down joint...came back to Anton and ordered a new 153 tooth flex plate from summit racing , still no lokar shifter in the mail...so trans out ,flex plate out , ole dollor setting on stands....hope everybody else is having a better day....

01-23-2013, 11:31 PM	#5840
effects66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 206	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Dropped engine and trans in the frame & started the pluming: _________ My build: 1970 C10, 550hp LSX, Ridetech suspsension http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556610

01-24-2013, 09:26 AM	#5841
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put on 4 1" spacers, I did not like how far the wheels were under the truck. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-24-2013, 05:04 PM	#5845
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! I think a WTB post will get you some good offers from Forum sellers. I think I paid about $60 (for each end) for good billet spacers. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

01-24-2013, 05:38 PM	#5846
Jarwood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 248	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I have a set of 2- 5 lug spacers ( think 1.25") I dont need anymore. They are quality aluminum and will sell cheap. They are just taking up space right now.

01-24-2013, 08:38 PM	#5848
gcottingham Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well, I've finally found my inspiration and ordered about $7k in parts to get started on the resto mod version of my '69. Posted via Mobile Device



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01-24-2013, 08:40 PM	#5849
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Wow $7k that should be one heck of a start. Posted via Mobile Device

01-24-2013, 09:57 PM	#5850
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