What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 55 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dirtyjim · 01-17-2015, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

When using rotary tools it is CRITICAL to use the $15 face shield ! . I got metal chips in my right eye decades ago the _one_ time I was " too busy " to go get it and my right eye will never be good again , learn from my stupidity , not your own horrible pain and misery spending the entire weekend awake in the Hospital please....

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I hope to get back to it to - morrow and will attempt to show the usual damaged oil pan bolt holes and how to fix them , sorry about the blurry photos , some are , some are not , it must be me .

OBTW : the face shield gets filthy dirty but it's easy to clean , : use running cold water and your CLEAN FINGERS to gently work the grime lose and float it off with out scratching and ruining it , then shake dry and blot off the water drops with wadded toilet paper .

Wiping it with rags , destroys it instantly no matter how soft and clean you think your rags are .

SAFETY KNOWS NO SEASON ! .

its still a good idea to wear safety glasses under the shield and when you raise the shield tilt your head down so your looking at the ground at your feet. chips, shavings and such collect between the shield and the headband, then when you raise the shield it falls straight into your eyes

outdoorsman310 · 01-17-2015, 07:31 PM

took a picture of my truck today. I also picked up my crossmember from the salvage yard. does anyone know if the gmc crossmembers will work with a 350? its twisted like a v8 but might have been a v6?

swamp rat · 01-17-2015, 08:51 PM

We had a guy post hear last summer and had the wire come off and went into his eye, he posted it so everybody would learn from his mistake. its a sobering reminder.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=eye+blind

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...7&postcount=13

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=eye+blind

z71-4-fun · 01-23-2015, 07:10 PM

I just became a member here. and today i got my 71 back from frame reduction from long to short, and 93 step side fiberglass bed mount. was looking to post photos but unsure how this works. I am looking for ways to make this a good mod. there are a lot of great ideas on this web site and i could use some. thanks! Name: IMG_0906.jpg
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VWNate1 · 01-24-2015, 09:50 AM

WELCOME NEWBIE ! .

There's lots to see and read here , *very* helpful and knowledgeable people too so don't be shy , jump right in , read older posts and ask questions ! .

-Nate

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Originally Posted by z71-4-fun

I just became a member here. and today i got my 71 back from frame reduction from long to short, and 93 step side fiberglass bed mount. was looking to post photos but unsure how this works. I am looking for ways to make this a good mod. there are a lot of great ideas on this web site and i could use some. thanks!Attachment 1353454

Gobuffalo · 01-24-2015, 01:27 PM

Got sheet metal and some door hardware on.

Gobuffalo · 01-24-2015, 01:32 PM

I bought an Eastwood sink plating kit and used it on some door parts. It worked great. Used stainless hardware so everything would match.

ole dollor · 01-24-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by z71-4-fun

I just became a member here. and today i got my 71 back from frame reduction from long to short, and 93 step side fiberglass bed mount. was looking to post photos but unsure how this works. I am looking for ways to make this a good mod. there are a lot of great ideas on this web site and i could use some. thanks!Attachment 1353454

welcome to the forum from Texas , get her safe and have fun with your new ride.....

Saclandman · 01-17-2015, 09:40 PM

Yes, I remember that thread. I have been very diligent in using protection ever since.

Eye protection that is.

Gillnetter · 01-18-2015, 04:51 AM

Got rid of the glass packs and installed new mufflers on the highlander today.

BugzC10 · 01-18-2015, 01:49 PM

Installed new TTII wheels.....VN215

BruthaMan · 01-18-2015, 01:57 PM

Wheels look great, Bugz! Beautiful truck!

BugzC10 · 01-23-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BruthaMan

Wheels look great, Bugz! Beautiful truck!

Thanks Brutha!

Elliot949 · 01-18-2015, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Installed new TTII wheels.....VN215

Nice looking truck dude ..

jethro5333 · 01-20-2015, 06:49 AM

tailgate was the last piece to be painted. letters were too messed up to repair so I covered them with diamond plate.

VWNate1 · 01-20-2015, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jethro5333

tailgate was the last piece to be painted. letters were too messed up to repair so I covered them with diamond plate.

I like the diamond plate .

Shouldn't the bowtie be blue ? .

BugzC10 · 01-23-2015, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Nice looking truck dude ..

Thanks Elliot!

texasld · 01-20-2015, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gillnetter

Got rid of the glass packs and installed new mufflers on the highlander today.

Are you running any kind of drop?

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-20-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by texasld

Are you running any kind of drop?

Don't know if he is or not. But I sure would like his sand blaster.

Gillnetter · 01-20-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by texasld

Are you running any kind of drop?

No drop, maybe one day.This truck is pretty stock.

WarMonger · 01-21-2015, 07:11 PM

I welded all the holes up where the molding were and I made my wife grind them.

Elliot949 · 01-21-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WarMonger

I welded all the holes up where the molding were and I made my wife grind them.

Funny you welded homes up and I am drilling them out...

ole dollor · 01-22-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WarMonger

I welded all the holes up where the molding were and I made my wife grind them.

made her ? ..... lol

Burgie70 · 01-22-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WarMonger

I welded all the holes up where the molding were and I made my wife grind them.

Looks like the same color as my truck! LOL

BlacklandCamper · 01-22-2015, 12:01 PM

I drove it. Been driving it to work the last few days. Even pulled a 4wd Ram 2500 across town.

01-17-2015, 07:31 PM	#2
outdoorsman310 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Newark, De Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II took a picture of my truck today. I also picked up my crossmember from the salvage yard. does anyone know if the gmc crossmembers will work with a 350? its twisted like a v8 but might have been a v6? Attached Images

01-17-2015, 08:51 PM	#3
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We had a guy post hear last summer and had the wire come off and went into his eye, he posted it so everybody would learn from his mistake. its a sobering reminder. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=eye+blind http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...7&postcount=13 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=eye+blind __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

01-23-2015, 07:10 PM	#4
z71-4-fun Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: winslow, az Posts: 1	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I just became a member here. and today i got my 71 back from frame reduction from long to short, and 93 step side fiberglass bed mount. was looking to post photos but unsure how this works. I am looking for ways to make this a good mod. there are a lot of great ideas on this web site and i could use some. thanks!

01-24-2015, 01:27 PM	#6
Gobuffalo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 225	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got sheet metal and some door hardware on. Attached Images

01-24-2015, 01:32 PM	#7
Gobuffalo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 225	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I bought an Eastwood sink plating kit and used it on some door parts. It worked great. Used stainless hardware so everything would match. Attached Images

01-17-2015, 09:40 PM	#9
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yes, I remember that thread. I have been very diligent in using protection ever since. Eye protection that is. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

01-18-2015, 04:51 AM	#10
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got rid of the glass packs and installed new mufflers on the highlander today. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

01-18-2015, 01:49 PM	#11
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed new TTII wheels.....VN215 __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

01-18-2015, 01:57 PM	#12
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Wheels look great, Bugz! Beautiful truck! __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

01-20-2015, 06:49 AM	#15
jethro5333 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: deltaville virginia Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II tailgate was the last piece to be painted. letters were too messed up to repair so I covered them with diamond plate. Attached Images

01-21-2015, 07:11 PM	#21
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I welded all the holes up where the molding were and I made my wife grind them. Attached Images

01-22-2015, 12:01 PM	#25
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I drove it. Been driving it to work the last few days. Even pulled a 4wd Ram 2500 across town. __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04



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