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Jwill41 · 08-15-2010, 10:55 AM

I reprimered the right front fender man
We were gonna go, we were gonna go out
And get some root beer afterwards man
And I was gonna show everybody my new carburetor
And ya didn't try to call me

Frank Zappa
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bigguy69 · 08-15-2010, 12:05 PM

i walked by both of them while i was feedin the dogs. man i wished i had a garage, all this rain is killin me!

Jacfourteen · 08-15-2010, 05:17 PM

I loaded the back with a bunch of tree branches that I pruned this morning. Then I popped the hood to check the fluids and discovered that I snapped an alternator belt sometime in the last few days..... I bet it was when I was hot rodding it yesterday and shifted at 5700 RPMs

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'Mater · 08-15-2010, 05:57 PM

I got my cab painted. New cab corners, rockers and floor supports were put in over the last month. A little bit of filler over the welds and lots of primer and block sanding. Temp finally cooled down so I could paint.

Turned out OK, only one run but have some dust in the paint. Just a drive so might take the time to buff when it hardens up, but might just leave it.

67chevy1series · 08-15-2010, 07:10 PM

well worked on the cross sills for my short fleet

oldblue1968chevy · 08-15-2010, 07:18 PM

put my inner fenders in

^^I like that blue!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-15-2010, 08:32 PM

Hey mater how about some more info on that 67?? Also I decided screw the rear brakes and went to the river I have a week of vac comming the 23rd sooooo Ill save up my projects for then..

profe56 · 08-15-2010, 08:35 PM

I did nothing, but I found this stering wheel at junkyard for 20 bucks that I will install on my next day off

Mxracer202 · 08-15-2010, 10:52 PM

^^nice find!!

Getting ready to put the new I6 (to me) in my 67, went through most of the fuel lines and replacing.

72TXSuperCheyenne · 08-16-2010, 09:42 AM

Replaced billet grill with stock, installed emblems, mirrors (before and after pics)

Mark B · 08-16-2010, 09:46 AM

Finished brake lines for new MC and booster.

oldblue1968chevy · 08-16-2010, 08:19 PM

those brake lines look TERRIFIC! I Gotta do mine...they probably will look nothing like yours..

I put water in my rad. fluid in my trans and went to start it, started up good, and only got to run it 2 minutes and I noticed a gas leak...guess the compression fitting was only good for a few tries..

And now my starter hangs up...this things really making me mad...its my dd and i havent drivin it since May really.

butler57 · 08-16-2010, 11:44 PM

Beautiful day - just took it for a drive.

btullis99 · 08-17-2010, 09:17 PM

put in my new aluminum radiator and my new -an type transmission lines.

Hubscrub · 08-17-2010, 09:24 PM

worked on my fuel system took out tank to clean it and installed new filter and cleaned lines (since it left me pushing it saturday ha) alot of junk in the tank see filter

**yote1234** · 08-18-2010, 03:19 PM

installed fenders,carpet,ashtrey,glovebox door ect

**yote1234** · 08-18-2010, 03:55 PM

few more..

russj67 · 08-18-2010, 03:56 PM

Took my truck down to the alignment shop to confirm that my ball joints are bad. Getting them replaced next week and THEN I should finally be able to wheel her a bit! It has been an expensive few months trying to get the last of the "little" fixes done! New one piece drive line (I'll never go back to 2 piece), rebuilt rear end (also added posi

), and other minor fixes to make it feel reliable. Feel like I missed summer.

stevencvn72 · 08-18-2010, 10:20 PM

Lowered the passenger side 1 inch since the P.O. didn't know how to cut springs the same amount on both sides. Tomorrow, a trip to Ace for new hardware so I can get the same size suspension bolts on both sides.

Shyguy · 08-18-2010, 11:35 PM

Today was a good day, it was not too hot for a change. I did not get anything done on my trucks, but said hi to them.

I inventoried my truck parts, straightened the garage a little and checked out the head lights on the '86 4Runner. I figure the best way to get the lights to work on high and low beam will be to put in all new wiring with relays and a multi position toggle switch.

my70chevyc10 · 08-19-2010, 12:04 AM

Installed 12 new wheel studs today after the left front tire fell off as i was pulling into the auto parts store.

GASoline71 · 08-19-2010, 09:35 AM

Actually did it on Tuesday... Welded up a new 3" exhaust from the headers back using Flowmaster 40 series mufflers. Dumped it out in front of the rear tires at an angle...so the opening looks like a 4" wide oval...

Gary

bigdogboxers · 08-19-2010, 04:53 PM

Its been slow going with the 1970 4x4... Finally got a new windshield installed for $165 and moved the truck out to the parking area so my wife could have her carport back for her 1998 camaro convertable... I was so impressed with how it was running i went to start it up for my wife to hear it for the first time since i put my new bolt on 2 1/4 inch bolt on exhaust from lmc (fit like a glove) never got it to start i literally broke the starter in 2 pieces.... question ? anyone know why the starter would brake into pieces?

68 TT · 08-19-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdogboxers

...i literally broke the starter in 2 pieces.... question ? anyone know why the starter would brake into pieces?

Did the aluminum snout break in half or did the body separate from the snout?

I have had a couple reman starters that the bolts holding the starter together were either overtightened and stripped out so they wouldn't hold torque or were not tightened enough right out of the box.

bigdogboxers · 08-19-2010, 05:11 PM

The aluminum snout broke.. it is a high performance 327 with 202 camel humps and 2 1/4 exhaust with ram horn manifolds.. it does have lots of compression.

08-15-2010, 10:55 AM	#651
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I reprimered the right front fender man We were gonna go, we were gonna go out And get some root beer afterwards man And I was gonna show everybody my new carburetor And ya didn't try to call me Frank Zappa . . __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club Last edited by Jwill41; 08-15-2010 at 12:23 PM.

08-15-2010, 12:05 PM	#652
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i walked by both of them while i was feedin the dogs. man i wished i had a garage, all this rain is killin me! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

08-15-2010, 05:17 PM	#653
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I loaded the back with a bunch of tree branches that I pruned this morning. Then I popped the hood to check the fluids and discovered that I snapped an alternator belt sometime in the last few days..... I bet it was when I was hot rodding it yesterday and shifted at 5700 RPMs . __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's Last edited by Jacfourteen; 08-15-2010 at 05:18 PM.

08-15-2010, 05:57 PM	#654
'Mater Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 20	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got my cab painted. New cab corners, rockers and floor supports were put in over the last month. A little bit of filler over the welds and lots of primer and block sanding. Temp finally cooled down so I could paint. Turned out OK, only one run but have some dust in the paint. Just a drive so might take the time to buff when it hardens up, but might just leave it.

08-15-2010, 07:10 PM	#655
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: What did you do to your truck today! well worked on the cross sills for my short fleet

08-15-2010, 07:18 PM	#656
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What did you do to your truck today! put my inner fenders in ^^I like that blue! Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-15-2010, 08:32 PM	#657
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Hey mater how about some more info on that 67?? Also I decided screw the rear brakes and went to the river I have a week of vac comming the 23rd sooooo Ill save up my projects for then.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-15-2010, 08:35 PM	#658
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I did nothing, but I found this stering wheel at junkyard for 20 bucks that I will install on my next day off Attached Images

08-15-2010, 10:52 PM	#659
Mxracer202 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: RC, South Dakota. Posts: 164	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ^^nice find!! Getting ready to put the new I6 (to me) in my 67, went through most of the fuel lines and replacing. __________________ 58 Jeep willys pickup 67 K10 4x4- soon to be trail truck TROUBLE MAKER RACING "If you can't stand BEHIND our troops, please stand in FRONT of them." Last edited by Mxracer202; 08-15-2010 at 10:54 PM.

08-16-2010, 09:42 AM	#660
72TXSuperCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 48	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced billet grill with stock, installed emblems, mirrors (before and after pics) Attached Images

08-16-2010, 09:46 AM	#661
Mark B Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 145	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished brake lines for new MC and booster. Attached Images

08-16-2010, 08:19 PM	#662
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What did you do to your truck today! those brake lines look TERRIFIC! I Gotta do mine...they probably will look nothing like yours.. I put water in my rad. fluid in my trans and went to start it, started up good, and only got to run it 2 minutes and I noticed a gas leak...guess the compression fitting was only good for a few tries.. And now my starter hangs up...this things really making me mad...its my dd and i havent drivin it since May really. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-16-2010, 11:44 PM	#663
butler57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: high river ab Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Beautiful day - just took it for a drive.

08-17-2010, 09:17 PM	#664
btullis99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: fairfield IL Posts: 78	Re: What did you do to your truck today! put in my new aluminum radiator and my new -an type transmission lines.

08-17-2010, 09:24 PM	#665
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: What did you do to your truck today! worked on my fuel system took out tank to clean it and installed new filter and cleaned lines (since it left me pushing it saturday ha) alot of junk in the tank see filter Attached Images __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 08-17-2010 at 09:24 PM.



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08-18-2010, 03:19 PM	#666
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,280	Re: What did you do to your truck today! installed fenders,carpet,ashtrey,glovebox door ect Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

08-18-2010, 03:55 PM	#667
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,280	Re: What did you do to your truck today! few more.. Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

08-18-2010, 03:56 PM	#668
russj67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scappoose, OR Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took my truck down to the alignment shop to confirm that my ball joints are bad. Getting them replaced next week and THEN I should finally be able to wheel her a bit! It has been an expensive few months trying to get the last of the "little" fixes done! New one piece drive line (I'll never go back to 2 piece), rebuilt rear end (also added posi ), and other minor fixes to make it feel reliable. Feel like I missed summer. __________________ 67 Stepside Atomic Orange Fastburn 385 TH350 The wheels are fronts are 255-45-18 with 5" bs. 18x8 wheel rears are 295-45-20 with 5" bs. 20x10 wheel (barely fit) Budget: A method for going broke methodically. You only live once!

08-18-2010, 10:20 PM	#669
stevencvn72 Kill Bill...et Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa Posts: 366	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Lowered the passenger side 1 inch since the P.O. didn't know how to cut springs the same amount on both sides. Tomorrow, a trip to Ace for new hardware so I can get the same size suspension bolts on both sides. __________________ -Steve I ♥ Grease '67 Chev stepper http://youtu.be/38p_2Iu2fd0

08-18-2010, 11:35 PM	#670
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today was a good day, it was not too hot for a change. I did not get anything done on my trucks, but said hi to them. I inventoried my truck parts, straightened the garage a little and checked out the head lights on the '86 4Runner. I figure the best way to get the lights to work on high and low beam will be to put in all new wiring with relays and a multi position toggle switch. __________________ '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.

08-19-2010, 12:04 AM	#671
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08-19-2010, 04:53 PM	#673
bigdogboxers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 197	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Its been slow going with the 1970 4x4... Finally got a new windshield installed for $165 and moved the truck out to the parking area so my wife could have her carport back for her 1998 camaro convertable... I was so impressed with how it was running i went to start it up for my wife to hear it for the first time since i put my new bolt on 2 1/4 inch bolt on exhaust from lmc (fit like a glove) never got it to start i literally broke the starter in 2 pieces.... question ? anyone know why the starter would brake into pieces? Attached Images

08-19-2010, 05:11 PM	#675
bigdogboxers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 197	Re: What did you do to your truck today! The aluminum snout broke.. it is a high performance 327 with 202 camel humps and 2 1/4 exhaust with ram horn manifolds.. it does have lots of compression.

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