What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 53 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

texasld · 01-06-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mattwhiteyanks1

Mocked up some motor mounts for my 70 swb 5.3/4l80-e project

Are you making your own?

mattwhiteyanks1 · 01-07-2015, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by texasld

Are you making your own?

Yeah, I know they make tons of kits but, it's just as easy for me to fab some up. I'd rather know I have everything where I want it, as opposed to it sitting where somebody else thinks it should be.

outdoorsman310 · 01-06-2015, 08:28 AM

those new mufflers should hold up to many backfires!

joeydurango · 01-07-2015, 10:10 PM

Aligned my '72 today. The alignment shop got two tries first... but apparently this truck "isn't in the computer" (go figure) and after I told them how to measure for toe, then received it back toed 3/16" OUTWARD, I just said screw it and did it myself. I guess the old saw about doing it yourself is true...

Now the truck is toed factory 1/8" in and drives better than ever.

Possmguts · 01-07-2015, 10:52 PM

Just spent the day cleaning bolts and painting them.... Not much else to do right now till the ole lady stops spending my parts money on un-necessary crap like food, and gas, and kids schooling and stuff like that. Work is slow right now.... Story of my life, when i have time I have no money and when I have money I have no time.... Life, go figure....

texasld · 01-08-2015, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Just spent the day cleaning bolts and painting them.... Not much else to do right now till the ole lady stops spending my parts money on un-necessary crap like food, and gas, and kids schooling and stuff like that. Work is slow right now.... Story of my life, when i have time I have no money and when I have money I have no time.... Life, go figure....

Same for me. This is how I battle it, though. Lots of work and no time? Buy parts. Lots of time and no work? Install said parts!

works every time!

Possmguts · 01-08-2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by texasld

Same for me. This is how I battle it, though. Lots of work and no time? Buy parts. Lots of time and no work? Install said parts!

works every time!

Ive had over 1000 bucks of body parts and patches sitting in my LMC shopping cart for 3 weeks or so now.... It will be the first sizable purchase. Ive done smaller stuff that has to sit until its time for them. You know, the stuff you see for a great deal but are nowhere near ready for buy you couldnt pass up.

R.L. · 01-08-2015, 05:30 PM

Yesterday I installed a vacuum gauge, today I replaced the heater core I broke while routing the vacuum line for the gauge. I guess I stepped on the hose while I was under the hood. Go figure the coldest day of the year too.

CST10 · 01-09-2015, 11:47 AM

Put an ol school stagger tall fat/small skinny tire combo on ol Owen and painted the wheels white.

CST10 · 01-09-2015, 11:48 AM

Gave me the rake I wanted to.

CST10 · 01-09-2015, 11:49 AM

One more shot

VWNate1 · 01-13-2015, 02:14 PM

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VWNate1 · 01-13-2015, 02:17 PM

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Pile 'o engine and suspension :

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Gaping Rust holes in firewall partially hidden by the heater :

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VWNate1 · 01-13-2015, 02:21 PM

Where the flexing as I drove perhaps a little bit too hard in the really twisty bits and ripped the floor loose from the rest of the cab due to rust along the pinchweldment :

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This was the same day/time I broke a rear shock mount .

Frame all stripped and ready for bead blasting :

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VWNate1 · 01-09-2015, 10:52 PM

I've finally been making progress on my '77 292 engine project ~ I've been ordering parts here & there , the new STD. (yay) pistons <vanished> 12/29 when they were dropped off @ FedEx in Kentucky , no tracking blah blahblah , they showed up on my door step this afternoon ~ I'm pleased .

Sealed Power brand , now made in India of all places ~ I've seen some really sketchy metallurgy from India in the past so we'll see , they all look just fine , I have one in my car right now , as soon as I can I'll zip it out to The Valley and have a set of gapless piston rings made up for them .

Picked up my rebuilt connecting rods from the Machine Shop last night and the Machinist Miked my crank shaft's bearing journals ~ as I'd thought , it's STANDARD and *PERFECT*

. so I found a set of main & rod bearings for $51 delivered , then to - day I ordered up a complete overhaul gasket kit and a water pump.....

Progress at long last ! .

I'd begun cleaning up the old 250 C.I.D. engine because I didn't think the 292 would be ready in time to go in , we'll see .

GoaterAz · 01-09-2015, 12:10 PM

CST10, that's a great looking truck! Those white wheels look perfect.

CST10 · 01-09-2015, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GoaterAz

CST10, that's a great looking truck! Those white wheels look perfect.

Thanks. I was going for that ol school look. I like it.

B_town12 · 01-09-2015, 06:45 PM

Wiring headlights on my 70

nicks diner · 01-09-2015, 07:01 PM

Installed new AED 750 dp and upped the NOS to a 150 shot. Fun fun!

Possmguts · 01-09-2015, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nicks diner

Installed new AED 750 dp and upped the NOS to a 150 shot. Fun fun!

More power

Possmguts · 01-09-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by B_town12

Wiring headlights on my 70

I have those same lights in green... I cant get the beam to not be scattered. Have you fired them up yet?

B_town12 · 03-05-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

I have those same lights in green... I cant get the beam to not be scattered. Have you fired them up yet?

Bare with me I'm not familiar with reposting and if this is the correct way. I only remotely hooked up the LED's to see how they looked. I haven't started the truck yet but getting close but did notice the headlight bulb was loose and could cause a problem down the road.

Possmguts · 03-06-2015, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by B_town12

Bare with me I'm not familiar with reposting and if this is the correct way. I only remotely hooked up the LED's to see how they looked. I haven't started the truck yet but getting close but did notice the headlight bulb was loose and could cause a problem down the road.

You did it right. Yes its true the bulbs are not mounted very well but I didnt have any trouble the couple months I drove with them. The truck is in pieces now. Only issue i really had has not getting a good solid beam... I guess thats a fairly big issue when they dont do what they are supposed to do though. I'll probable go with something else when i get that far in the build.

Lee H · 01-09-2015, 11:02 PM

Nice progress Nate!

Possmguts · 01-11-2015, 07:33 PM

Fought with rear suspension parts that do not wanna come off... and ordered a bunch of new stuff for next weekend. Back to work tomorrow after a week off.

01-06-2015, 08:28 AM	#3
outdoorsman310 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Newark, De Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II those new mufflers should hold up to many backfires!

01-07-2015, 10:10 PM	#4
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Aligned my '72 today. The alignment shop got two tries first... but apparently this truck "isn't in the computer" (go figure) and after I told them how to measure for toe, then received it back toed 3/16" OUTWARD, I just said screw it and did it myself. I guess the old saw about doing it yourself is true... Now the truck is toed factory 1/8" in and drives better than ever. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

01-07-2015, 10:52 PM	#5
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just spent the day cleaning bolts and painting them.... Not much else to do right now till the ole lady stops spending my parts money on un-necessary crap like food, and gas, and kids schooling and stuff like that. Work is slow right now.... Story of my life, when i have time I have no money and when I have money I have no time.... Life, go figure.... __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

01-08-2015, 05:30 PM	#8
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday I installed a vacuum gauge, today I replaced the heater core I broke while routing the vacuum line for the gauge. I guess I stepped on the hose while I was under the hood. Go figure the coldest day of the year too.

01-09-2015, 11:47 AM	#9
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put an ol school stagger tall fat/small skinny tire combo on ol Owen and painted the wheels white. Attached Images __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-09-2015, 11:48 AM	#10
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Gave me the rake I wanted to. Attached Images __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-09-2015, 11:49 AM	#11
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II One more shot Attached Images __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

01-13-2015, 02:14 PM	#12
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,618	Picture Time Frame stripped : Pile 'O cab & suspension : __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-13-2015, 02:17 PM	#13
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,618	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II More Photos : Pile 'o engine and suspension : Gaping Rust holes in firewall partially hidden by the heater : __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-13-2015, 02:21 PM	#14
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,618	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Where the flexing as I drove perhaps a little bit too hard in the really twisty bits and ripped the floor loose from the rest of the cab due to rust along the pinchweldment : This was the same day/time I broke a rear shock mount . Frame all stripped and ready for bead blasting : __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-09-2015, 10:52 PM	#15
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,618	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I've finally been making progress on my '77 292 engine project ~ I've been ordering parts here & there , the new STD. (yay) pistons <vanished> 12/29 when they were dropped off @ FedEx in Kentucky , no tracking blah blahblah , they showed up on my door step this afternoon ~ I'm pleased . Sealed Power brand , now made in India of all places ~ I've seen some really sketchy metallurgy from India in the past so we'll see , they all look just fine , I have one in my car right now , as soon as I can I'll zip it out to The Valley and have a set of gapless piston rings made up for them . Picked up my rebuilt connecting rods from the Machine Shop last night and the Machinist Miked my crank shaft's bearing journals ~ as I'd thought , it's STANDARD and PERFECT . so I found a set of main & rod bearings for $51 delivered , then to - day I ordered up a complete overhaul gasket kit and a water pump..... Progress at long last ! . I'd begun cleaning up the old 250 C.I.D. engine because I didn't think the 292 would be ready in time to go in , we'll see . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-09-2015, 12:10 PM	#16
GoaterAz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 222	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II CST10, that's a great looking truck! Those white wheels look perfect. __________________ You remember when drinking too many beers was a bad idea? Me neither.

01-09-2015, 06:45 PM	#18
B_town12 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Jersey, NJ Posts: 11	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Wiring headlights on my 70 Attached Images

01-09-2015, 07:01 PM	#19
nicks diner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orlando fl Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed new AED 750 dp and upped the NOS to a 150 shot. Fun fun! Attached Images

01-09-2015, 11:02 PM	#24
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nice progress Nate! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703



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01-11-2015, 07:33 PM	#25
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fought with rear suspension parts that do not wanna come off... and ordered a bunch of new stuff for next weekend. Back to work tomorrow after a week off. __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

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