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magwakeenercew2jh · 04-19-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Put my deposit down for Robert Lewis makeover to install my vintage air, I know a lot of people will say its easy to install but with working 60hrs to 84hrs a week and a family don't really have the time
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It's easy enough, all right. I've only done three. I LIKE to do that stuff.
But it's not easy to do ANYTHING if you don't have the time.

For most folks, some things (for me, it's body work) just need to be done with a checkbook.

Congrats on the Vintage Air.

wibilly · 04-19-2013, 04:57 PM

i stole some skins to check out my new drop on the wood hauler

SCHRUMGMC · 04-19-2013, 05:37 PM

Nice truck ^^

wibilly · 04-19-2013, 06:24 PM

it's a pretty nice driver. the drop and disk brakes are just temp on this truck. when it dries up and i can get back intheyard i will be giving this one a4 wheele 6 lug disk brake conversion and this setup will go on one of my 67 short box trucks. my lower balljoints were at the point i had to do somthing nd the brakes left alot to be desired. i had all these parts on hand. other than i got new calipers hoses and master cyl

SCHRUMGMC · 04-19-2013, 06:26 PM

I wish I could find a 1971 GMC like my Grandfathers

Scott>72-GMC · 04-19-2013, 08:13 PM

Got the cluster tore apart now to get some paint
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3drburb · 04-19-2013, 09:26 PM

Drove it, but over the past few days I've changed the passenger door hinges, added new front shocks and cut 1 full coil off the front. What a rack on this thing now, rack should be gone a little this weekend, 2" rear blocks next.

glider_6969 · 04-19-2013, 09:30 PM

Took the headers off the old engine, stripped them down and repainted. Also decided to pull the tranny out , cleaned it up and repainted it too, what a mess it was. Hopefully pulling the motor tomorrow.
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midniteblues · 04-20-2013, 12:06 AM

heres your trannys twin

got my ps rocker an corner welded an finished up i had a pic with the door still on but dag i cant find it.

i almost forgot too fit the door seal in this side but i got it.
time too pull the doors back off the cab back off and finish up the firewall and do some fixin on the doors.

74baggedbug · 04-20-2013, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

It's easy enough, all right. I've only done three. I LIKE to do that stuff.
But it's not easy to do ANYTHING if you don't have the time.

For most folks, some things (for me, it's body work) just need to be done with a checkbook.

Congrats on the Vintage Air.

Lol yea now I just hand over cash to get certain things done, I've always done my own paint & bodywork... I did paint and bodywork for 10yrs until I got into my current job. Don't think I'll ever be able to pay for that lol
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BigDaddyV · 04-20-2013, 02:30 PM

Well I got the rear shocks relocated with my home made mounts.

Gotta get some cutting wheels to mount my fronts.

72SWBChevy · 04-20-2013, 02:52 PM

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Repainting my rally's !

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SCHRUMGMC · 04-20-2013, 03:02 PM

5 Lugz Rims looks really nice

72SWBChevy · 04-20-2013, 03:14 PM

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5 Lugz Rims looks really nice

Tks!
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ScottG · 04-20-2013, 06:12 PM

Picked up a new hood and heater controls, along with an ashtray and later model washer bottle set up from the local junkatorium.

Shyguy · 04-20-2013, 07:32 PM

I took the '67 and '75 for a short drive out in the country to get them some exercise. Of course I took the '67 first since it has the 454 and wanted to have little fun.

Andy4639 · 04-20-2013, 10:41 PM

Well I did this a few weeks ago but just took the pictures today.

Got the on board compressor all hooked up with the pleasure lift gauge and push button switch to fill them up. Works great takes maybe 30 seconds to fill.

magwakeenercew2jh · 04-20-2013, 11:23 PM

Seems like day just went by....

My truck is obviously a driver...not a show truck in any sense of the word.

But I have a friend who is running a local show and I signed up. So, I spent a day under the hood doing what I could with what I had to work.
Also, it seemed like I'd just clean up one area and another that I'd already cleaned was dirty...And she didn't move an inch!

I can see the subtle changes from yesterday, but I'm sure I'm the only one.

No matter. It was a good day. Nothing broke. And I didn't buy anything!

Mr Handy · 04-21-2013, 12:41 AM

I swapped out the old 6 lug axle shafts for new ones... the old ones had been sitting around my buddy's barn and had pitted races... I put those in last weekend... also installed my sway bar! 1-1/16" bar... OMG What A Difference!!!!

So sense last weekend my truck has new rear axles, bearings, new gear oil, a sway bar, new backup/safety switch, new dimmer switch pigtail, new to me chrome bumper, and turned drums. the truck is really starting to come into its own.

mud.man.rj · 04-21-2013, 12:42 AM

Looks pretty showy to me, nice and clean, good job.

magwakeenercew2jh · 04-21-2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Looks pretty showy to me, nice and clean, good job.

Thanks, MudMan. It's as good as it's gonna get.

glider_6969 · 04-21-2013, 08:53 AM

Got the motor pulled last night

,, now more clean up needed in that engine bay, still need to take out the bell housing off the mounts and that will get a nice bath and repaint too,

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VDOG · 04-21-2013, 12:24 PM

Gave it a new stance. Added CPP 2 1/2" drop spindles. Now it sits 5 1/2" in the front and 5" in the back.

lghell · 04-21-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aventur1

In your photo where the drive line hooks up, mine is leaking at the plate where it bolts up to the main housing. Anything special I need to know when I unbolt everything to install new gasket? What's the best gasket to buy?
Thanks

Hey!

Just follow this guide http://www.wideopen4x4.com/NP205RebuildGuide.html
It should be quite easy since you just can unbolt it at the transfer case and then just pull the whole thing out.
/Patrik

04-19-2013, 04:57 PM	#6677
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i stole some skins to check out my new drop on the wood hauler Attached Images __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

04-19-2013, 05:37 PM	#6678
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nice truck ^^ __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-19-2013, 06:24 PM	#6679
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: What did you do to your truck today! it's a pretty nice driver. the drop and disk brakes are just temp on this truck. when it dries up and i can get back intheyard i will be giving this one a4 wheele 6 lug disk brake conversion and this setup will go on one of my 67 short box trucks. my lower balljoints were at the point i had to do somthing nd the brakes left alot to be desired. i had all these parts on hand. other than i got new calipers hoses and master cyl __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

04-19-2013, 06:26 PM	#6680
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I wish I could find a 1971 GMC like my Grandfathers __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-19-2013, 08:13 PM	#6681
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the cluster tore apart now to get some paint Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

04-19-2013, 09:26 PM	#6682
3drburb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kent, WA. Posts: 834	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it, but over the past few days I've changed the passenger door hinges, added new front shocks and cut 1 full coil off the front. What a rack on this thing now, rack should be gone a little this weekend, 2" rear blocks next. Attached Images

04-19-2013, 09:30 PM	#6683
glider_6969 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 400	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took the headers off the old engine, stripped them down and repainted. Also decided to pull the tranny out , cleaned it up and repainted it too, what a mess it was. Hopefully pulling the motor tomorrow. __________________ 68 Long stepper My other ride ,,, 07 Streetglide..

04-20-2013, 12:06 AM	#6684
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today! heres your trannys twin got my ps rocker an corner welded an finished up i had a pic with the door still on but dag i cant find it. i almost forgot too fit the door seal in this side but i got it. time too pull the doors back off the cab back off and finish up the firewall and do some fixin on the doors. 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.

04-20-2013, 02:30 PM	#6686
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well I got the rear shocks relocated with my home made mounts. Gotta get some cutting wheels to mount my fronts. __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

04-20-2013, 02:52 PM	#6687
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

04-20-2013, 02:57 PM	#6688
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Repainting my rally's ! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

04-20-2013, 03:02 PM	#6689
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What did you do to your truck today! 5 Lugz Rims looks really nice __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-20-2013, 06:12 PM	#6691
ScottG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ventura,Ca Posts: 745	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Picked up a new hood and heater controls, along with an ashtray and later model washer bottle set up from the local junkatorium. __________________ '67 C20 LBW

04-20-2013, 07:32 PM	#6692
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I took the '67 and '75 for a short drive out in the country to get them some exercise. Of course I took the '67 first since it has the 454 and wanted to have little fun. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

04-20-2013, 10:41 PM	#6693
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! Well I did this a few weeks ago but just took the pictures today. Got the on board compressor all hooked up with the pleasure lift gauge and push button switch to fill them up. Works great takes maybe 30 seconds to fill. 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.



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04-20-2013, 11:23 PM	#6694
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! Seems like day just went by.... My truck is obviously a driver...not a show truck in any sense of the word. But I have a friend who is running a local show and I signed up. So, I spent a day under the hood doing what I could with what I had to work. Also, it seemed like I'd just clean up one area and another that I'd already cleaned was dirty...And she didn't move an inch! I can see the subtle changes from yesterday, but I'm sure I'm the only one. No matter. It was a good day. Nothing broke. And I didn't buy anything! Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 04-20-2013 at 11:28 PM.

04-21-2013, 12:41 AM	#6695
Mr Handy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 465	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I swapped out the old 6 lug axle shafts for new ones... the old ones had been sitting around my buddy's barn and had pitted races... I put those in last weekend... also installed my sway bar! 1-1/16" bar... OMG What A Difference!!!! So sense last weekend my truck has new rear axles, bearings, new gear oil, a sway bar, new backup/safety switch, new dimmer switch pigtail, new to me chrome bumper, and turned drums. the truck is really starting to come into its own.

04-21-2013, 12:42 AM	#6696
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Looks pretty showy to me, nice and clean, good job.

04-21-2013, 08:53 AM	#6698
glider_6969 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 400	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the motor pulled last night ,, now more clean up needed in that engine bay, still need to take out the bell housing off the mounts and that will get a nice bath and repaint too, __________________ 68 Long stepper My other ride ,,, 07 Streetglide..

04-21-2013, 12:24 PM	#6699
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