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*project 67 sub* · 01-22-2011, 07:07 PM

traded the hood hinges off of my truck that i will no longer be able to use for a passanger side 68 fender that has already had the marker hole welded up its pretty strait and not rusty but does need a little work. also, does anyone know what color that gold is, its the original colore for the fender? thanks.
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67Slider · 01-22-2011, 08:10 PM

Just replaced the front shocks. Must've been the original shocks that I took off. Unbelievable! This thing must've drove like a brick. The old shocks didn't move a bit when I compressed them after I took them off and the rubber was completely shot. The PO of this poor truck never did a damn thing to maintain her.

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-22-2011, 09:14 PM

Picked up: Boss 338's (2- 20 x 8.5 Gray) Part No 33887-2850; $181.25 ea......(2- 20 x 10 Gray) Part No. 3387-2050; $195.00 ea.
Nexan 2- 245/40R20 $155.96 ea... 2- 275/45R20 Rodian HP $137.79 ea

Mount and balance $50.00;
20 Acorn Lugs @ $.80 ea $16.00;

$112.89 in Government Graft (sales tax)
$7.00 to the State of Ca for "recycling".
Huh? I didn't leave anything there.

Total: $1,534.69.

Pics tomorrow.

67chevy1series · 01-22-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Slider

Just replaced the front shocks. Must've been the original shocks that I took off. Unbelievable! This thing must've drove like a brick. The old shocks didn't move a bit when I compressed them after I took them off and the rubber was completely shot. The PO of this poor truck never did a damn thing to maintain her.

my frame had new ball joints shocks and brakes i had to replace the ball joits because i sand blasted the frame ,and there was no e brake on it

VDOG · 01-22-2011, 10:22 PM

Worked on getting my ignition timing so the engine will start, run, and idle with on problem. This has been an ongoing problem with this engine.
91 TPI that was switch to a carb. Runs great @12deg btdc, but hard to start. At 4 deg, it ran good, but did not seem strong.
Already tried the SBC Timing Link in the Engine section. Think I need an MSD 6AL box for a hotter spark.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-22-2011, 10:32 PM

^Id triple check things before I start buying expensive new parts..

Attempted to fix speedo, installed new cable but still doesnt work.

ARTISTIC · 01-23-2011, 12:31 AM

I cant really drive mine but..
Shovelled about 2ft of snow off of it and pulled the QJet so I could replace the primary pulloff and setup the secondary tension.
I rebuilt the carb and couldnt figure out why the hell it was so hard to start - apparently the pulloff has a small spring on it to keep the primary butterfly closed at startup, When it got cold it took two people to start it.... should run llike a champ now.
I love these carbs but I think every single one Ive seen or had is different.

Thank you Quadrajetparts.com !

*project 67 sub* · 01-23-2011, 12:52 AM

did some more work, pulled the windshield out, still no rust

and cut out the original dash and took some pics while i was at it.

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swamp rat · 01-23-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by project 67 sub

did some more work, pulled the windshield still out, no rust

and cut out the original dash and took some pics while i was at it.

Man i wish i had your cab, that window area looks great! I'm afraid to pull my windshield for fear of whats underneath.. Actually more of a i have more important things to deal with right now issue.... LOL!

*project 67 sub* · 01-23-2011, 12:53 AM

out with the old and making room for the new
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toddtheodd · 01-23-2011, 01:00 AM

I finally got the right torque converter, and man, what a difference that baby made.

That, and I got my tranny built to handle the power the motor is pushing.
I'm not sure how much that is, but it's a 355, and I have a TH350 and 3.08 differential, and I can smoke the tires on the highway at 67mph... it was freaking AWESOME too!

*project 67 sub* · 01-23-2011, 01:50 AM

haha yah im glad their is still no rust, this is the 3rd time i have had the winshield out since i have owned it

MikeM · 01-23-2011, 01:07 PM

Today i pulled the remainder of the carpet out of the cab to assess floor rust. Besides the rust, i found a bunch of pot seeds under there. I bet theyre older than I am.

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-23-2011, 05:24 PM

Mocked up the new wheels.

http://tinyurl.com/4ggy47w

pat 70/71 · 01-23-2011, 08:10 PM

Drove my 71 shortie to get some BEER! even got a thumbs up from a CHP! all is good! love these great trucks! cheers, Pat

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-23-2011, 08:15 PM

I have done nothing to mine but you guys are getting me motivated agian..

treeboy97 · 01-23-2011, 09:24 PM

Took a test drive in the 70 with its newly installed T5 Astro Van Tranny. Took two saturdays and too much time laying on the cold Ohio concrete but will be worth it.

Jeffs70 · 01-23-2011, 09:31 PM

I have been customizing my Dash and Center Console for the past few days. today was my day to mock up my console and get a feel of how I want it to look.

ItsRandy · 01-24-2011, 02:08 AM

Let's see...I pulled the bed off the truck, cleaned the frame, removed the old 12 bolt rearend and installed my 9'' Ford w/Detroit locker. I sprayed more oven cleaner inside the cab to touch up a few places where the paint was stubborn. Pressure washed the whole truck. I have pictures but don't know how to post them.
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dmack91 · 01-24-2011, 02:13 AM

Waxed it, sold the bugly canopy on CL, changed the oil, atf, and coolant. Replaced the thermostat and temp sender. Reinstalled the seat and mocked up the seat belt mounts.

*project 67 sub* · 01-24-2011, 03:34 AM

did some cutting of uneeded under dash wireing and some wire wheeling, then i sprayed some rust converter around where the windshield rubber goes, behind the dash/inside fire wall, and above the inside of windshield, and started wire wheeling the paint and bondo off of my replacement fender so i can fix/redo it.
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steelscout · 01-24-2011, 05:13 AM

pulled a bad spark plug out, replaced wire to HEI and put in 12v wire, cleaned the engine mostly, replaced neg bat cable, learned what kick panels are and looked at mine on the driver side, no rust so thats good, where are other bad but common areas for rust? my truck is running pretty smooth with no leaks as of yet, still need to check compression and timing, and changed out oil and filter. Woot there was an engine in there!!!

longhorn396 · 01-24-2011, 11:16 AM

Did some driving in the snow. and some sliding lol

wwotr · 01-25-2011, 12:24 AM

Met with the Custom Upholsterer, to pick out Leather Material/Color,
to wrap my new steering wheel, and recover the Visor/Dash Pad,
and Interior Door Panels.

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-25-2011, 01:08 AM

Jacked all four corners up to get ready to do some under-the-truck stuff that I probably shoud have done when I was frame-off.
Ground down the front rotors to accept the Boss 338 20's (....it was really easy).

Tomorrow, back under for brake lines, trans linkage, etc. And then inside the cab.

01-22-2011, 07:07 PM	#1
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! traded the hood hinges off of my truck that i will no longer be able to use for a passanger side 68 fender that has already had the marker hole welded up its pretty strait and not rusty but does need a little work. also, does anyone know what color that gold is, its the original colore for the fender? thanks. Last edited by project 67 sub; 01-22-2011 at 07:08 PM.

01-22-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Just replaced the front shocks. Must've been the original shocks that I took off. Unbelievable! This thing must've drove like a brick. The old shocks didn't move a bit when I compressed them after I took them off and the rubber was completely shot. The PO of this poor truck never did a damn thing to maintain her. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

01-22-2011, 09:14 PM	#3
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! Picked up: Boss 338's (2- 20 x 8.5 Gray) Part No 33887-2850; $181.25 ea......(2- 20 x 10 Gray) Part No. 3387-2050; $195.00 ea. Nexan 2- 245/40R20 $155.96 ea... 2- 275/45R20 Rodian HP $137.79 ea Mount and balance $50.00; 20 Acorn Lugs @ $.80 ea $16.00; $112.89 in Government Graft (sales tax) $7.00 to the State of Ca for "recycling". Huh? I didn't leave anything there. Total: $1,534.69. Pics tomorrow. __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 01-22-2011 at 09:17 PM.

01-22-2011, 10:22 PM	#5
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Worked on getting my ignition timing so the engine will start, run, and idle with on problem. This has been an ongoing problem with this engine. 91 TPI that was switch to a carb. Runs great @12deg btdc, but hard to start. At 4 deg, it ran good, but did not seem strong. Already tried the SBC Timing Link in the Engine section. Think I need an MSD 6AL box for a hotter spark.

01-22-2011, 10:32 PM	#6
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! ^Id triple check things before I start buying expensive new parts.. Attempted to fix speedo, installed new cable but still doesnt work. __________________ 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

01-23-2011, 12:31 AM	#7
ARTISTIC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yukon Territories Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I cant really drive mine but.. Shovelled about 2ft of snow off of it and pulled the QJet so I could replace the primary pulloff and setup the secondary tension. I rebuilt the carb and couldnt figure out why the hell it was so hard to start - apparently the pulloff has a small spring on it to keep the primary butterfly closed at startup, When it got cold it took two people to start it.... should run llike a champ now. I love these carbs but I think every single one Ive seen or had is different. Thank you Quadrajetparts.com !

01-23-2011, 12:52 AM	#8
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! did some more work, pulled the windshield out, still no rust and cut out the original dash and took some pics while i was at it. Last edited by project 67 sub; 01-23-2011 at 01:48 AM.

01-23-2011, 12:53 AM	#10
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! out with the old and making room for the new Last edited by project 67 sub; 01-23-2011 at 12:54 AM.

01-23-2011, 01:00 AM	#11
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I finally got the right torque converter, and man, what a difference that baby made. That, and I got my tranny built to handle the power the motor is pushing. I'm not sure how much that is, but it's a 355, and I have a TH350 and 3.08 differential, and I can smoke the tires on the highway at 67mph... it was freaking AWESOME too! __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY???

01-23-2011, 01:50 AM	#12
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! haha yah im glad their is still no rust, this is the 3rd time i have had the winshield out since i have owned it

01-23-2011, 01:07 PM	#13
MikeM Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today i pulled the remainder of the carpet out of the cab to assess floor rust. Besides the rust, i found a bunch of pot seeds under there. I bet theyre older than I am.

01-23-2011, 05:24 PM	#14
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! Mocked up the new wheels. http://tinyurl.com/4ggy47w Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

01-23-2011, 08:10 PM	#15
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove my 71 shortie to get some BEER! even got a thumbs up from a CHP! all is good! love these great trucks! cheers, Pat

01-23-2011, 08:15 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I have done nothing to mine but you guys are getting me motivated agian.. __________________ 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..

01-23-2011, 09:24 PM	#17
treeboy97 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waynesville, Ohio Posts: 136	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took a test drive in the 70 with its newly installed T5 Astro Van Tranny. Took two saturdays and too much time laying on the cold Ohio concrete but will be worth it. __________________ 1970 C10 LWB (Grandfather's Truck) 5.3 4L60E 2012 Victory Cross Country Touring I'm not wasting money on my truck/bike, I'm helping to rescue the economy one mod at a time.



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01-23-2011, 09:31 PM	#18
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I have been customizing my Dash and Center Console for the past few days. today was my day to mock up my console and get a feel of how I want it to look. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

01-24-2011, 02:08 AM	#19
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Let's see...I pulled the bed off the truck, cleaned the frame, removed the old 12 bolt rearend and installed my 9'' Ford w/Detroit locker. I sprayed more oven cleaner inside the cab to touch up a few places where the paint was stubborn. Pressure washed the whole truck. I have pictures but don't know how to post them. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by ItsRandy; 01-24-2011 at 02:10 AM.

01-24-2011, 02:13 AM	#20
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Waxed it, sold the bugly canopy on CL, changed the oil, atf, and coolant. Replaced the thermostat and temp sender. Reinstalled the seat and mocked up the seat belt mounts.

01-24-2011, 03:34 AM	#21
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! did some cutting of uneeded under dash wireing and some wire wheeling, then i sprayed some rust converter around where the windshield rubber goes, behind the dash/inside fire wall, and above the inside of windshield, and started wire wheeling the paint and bondo off of my replacement fender so i can fix/redo it.

01-24-2011, 05:13 AM	#22
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: What did you do to your truck today! pulled a bad spark plug out, replaced wire to HEI and put in 12v wire, cleaned the engine mostly, replaced neg bat cable, learned what kick panels are and looked at mine on the driver side, no rust so thats good, where are other bad but common areas for rust? my truck is running pretty smooth with no leaks as of yet, still need to check compression and timing, and changed out oil and filter. Woot there was an engine in there!!! Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie

01-24-2011, 11:16 AM	#23
longhorn396 S.D.M.F. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westport, In Posts: 639	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Did some driving in the snow. and some sliding lol __________________ 1969 Chevy Longhorn 396/400 3/4 ton. 1991 Chevy Camaro RS 305/700r4 1978 Honda XL175 and XL350(the evil twin) 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14r drag bike-best e.t. 9.4@145 mph without nitrous 1971 BSA Thunderbolt 650cc

01-25-2011, 12:24 AM	#24
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Met with the Custom Upholsterer, to pick out Leather Material/Color, to wrap my new steering wheel, and recover the Visor/Dash Pad, and Interior Door Panels. __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

01-25-2011, 01:08 AM	#25
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! Jacked all four corners up to get ready to do some under-the-truck stuff that I probably shoud have done when I was frame-off. Ground down the front rotors to accept the Boss 338 20's (....it was really easy). Tomorrow, back under for brake lines, trans linkage, etc. And then inside the cab. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 01-25-2011 at 01:11 AM.

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