What did you do to your truck today part IV

[joesscamaro]

53sparky: who’s adapter are you running?

[53Sparky]

Originally Posted by joesscamaro

53sparky: who’s adapter are you running?

It's CaptainFab's PS adaptor. While I think he designed it originally for the 63-66 chassis, it does work on the earlier X frame chassis. THIS was a helpful thread for me.

[67GMCcampercruiser]

Finally painting it yesterday.

[53Sparky]

I shortened the frame today following a modified version of the method outlined by SkinnyG on his thread.

[Nappers]

Being a lurker more than a provider of information unless you need advice on what to do after dropping in a crate motor then having the lower radiator hose come off without knowing it and almost burning it up.....

I love your trucks!

I came into an inheritance from my mama that I may use to paint my truck after owning it since 1997!

Great jobs and great stories!

I actually recently got it started and took for a drive as it's been super cold and dealing with siblings evil ways since moms death as I'm executor of the trust. She ran good after possibly saving the motor with some new fuelie heads (I think), she ran good and a little gun shy as it just was almost toast. I saved the lower end, compression and leak down test passed. Bent two valves as they cooked and stuck in the guides.

Other than that, slowly replacing stuff. My truck is in the hello portion a few pages back by now I'm sure.

Such artists on this forum.

[AcampoDave]

Originally Posted by Nappers

Being a lurker more than a provider of information unless you need advice on what to do after dropping in a crate motor then having the lower radiator hose come off without knowing it and almost burning it up.....

I love your trucks!

I came into an inheritance from my mama that I may use to paint my truck after owning it since 1997!

Great jobs and great stories!

I actually recently got it started and took for a drive as it's been super cold and dealing with siblings evil ways since moms death as I'm executor of the trust. She ran good after possibly saving the motor with some new fuelie heads (I think), she ran good and a little gun shy as it just was almost toast. I saved the lower end, compression and leak down test passed. Bent two valves as they cooked and stuck in the guides.

Other than that, slowly replacing stuff. My truck is in the hello portion a few pages back by now I'm sure.

Such artists on this forum.

Wow, thanks for the kind words. Glad to have you aboard

[Justin71105]

Finished up lowering the front 2.5 spindles, 2" springs and rear 5" springs. Picked up new set of wheels andbtires, just waiting for center caps.

[roll_the_dice]

Got the reverse lockout wired for the T56 6 speed today...was pretty easy. I actually read the directions. Tomorrow will wire the reverse light switch on the trans tomorrow...then I can button up the high hump and finish the install of the rubber matt. I also ordered a gear shift boot today as well...

[raic65]

Not today, but over the last few weeks.

• Installed LED license plate lights
• Installed a center mount LED reverse light
• Replaced lower ball joints and idler arm
• Retorqued the inner tie rod nuts
• Replaced the CPP steering gear box with a new unit
• Repaired/replaced the locating pins for the lower control arms
• Installed power windows
• Installed push button start
• Finally, had the truck realigned

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by raic65

Not today, but over the last few weeks.

• Installed LED license plate lights
• Installed a center mount LED reverse light
• Replaced lower ball joints and idler arm
• Retorqued the inner tie rod nuts
• Replaced the CPP steering gear box with a new unit
• Repaired/replaced the locating pins for the lower control arms
• Installed power windows
• Installed push button start
• Finally, had the truck realigned

Nice list! Do you have pics of your LED reverse light? I haven't decided how to do my reverse lights yet.

[raic65]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Nice list! Do you have pics of your LED reverse light? I haven't decided how to do my reverse lights yet.

I'll try to take a picture tonight. It took me a while to figure out what to do because I liked the look of the rear without the factory reverse lights. It was rather simple though after I found the solution because you can't tell it's there until it's lit.

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by raic65

I'll try to take a picture tonight. It took me a while to figure out what to do because I liked the look of the rear without the factory reverse lights. It was rather simple though after I found the solution because you can't tell it's there until it's lit.

Thanks much appreciated!

[raic65]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Thanks much appreciated!

Here are some pictures. Hope they help. I bought the light through Amazon. It is a little pricey though. The led light mounts on license plate frame so you don't really see it unless you're looking for it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[roll_the_dice]

Installed horn ring and door panels today... Still need to repair some rust at the bottom of the doors and paint them silver...but starting to look more finished.

[The Rocknrod]

Ya that's not a bad idea.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Went up and put some more of the truck together. I need to be out of the shop by the end of the month after 20 years he says to leave. It's okay it's a dirty place anyways I'm going to find a cleaner one. I don't know if I want to leave it dropped or put it back to stock height. My son also did a little more work to his truck. He finally got interested and now I have to leave the shop and find a new one.

[MT65]

Don’t get discouraged, it always seems when one door closes, another opens up..in the end this may have been a blessing in disguise....

[forestb]

I fixed my driver side window so it doesn’t push out the sheet metal on the outside when it goes up

[SkinnyG]

Got to see what this thing looks like, now that I've shortened it. This is the first time it's been "assembled" since I took it apart.

Still a LONG ways to go.

[62bagger]

After a long break I am in the new shop and the firewall is cleaned up and painted and the engine is mocked up for the last time.

[MT65]

Finished wiring in the front turn signals/park lights, hard working on one leg, kinda broke a femur....

[J Williams]

Originally Posted by MT65

Finished wiring in the front turn signals/park lights, hard working on one leg, kinda broke a femur....

What a professional looking job! well done man

[Jdm63]

Test ran engine (Again) this past weekend and yesterday. Now that it’s all “dry” after new rear main seal - got the cab back on today. Using temporary breathers and radiator at the moment.

[Asshat]

New radiator installed.

[racecougar]

Installing a Vintage Air setup and painting the front clip currently.