What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 75 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tommy3horse · 03-08-2015, 10:40 PM

I installed new plugs, made-up a set of wires, replaced the dizzy cap and rotor. I cleaned-up the engine compartment, taped some wires and replaced the vac hose to the vac advance. Did the nascar zip tie thing on the wires and tucked them behind the headers. Looks cleaner.

Tom

Possmguts · 03-08-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

What's your wheel back spacing? My tie rod ends are that close (maybe even closer) but never rub or hit. I think you'll be fine. Put the tie rod ends in and move your wheels from lock to lock, then check you clearance. Note: If your back spacing is 4" or more on a 15" wheel, the wheels will make contact with the LCA when making a hard turns. Ask me how I know....I use to find aluminum metal shavings in my drive way with my old Centerline wheels. Didn't take me long to figure out what was happening.

I realized Im a big dummy today when I figured out I was trying to put the tie rob in from the bottom.... its all good. Dont know how I thought they went that way... Thanks

Chuck Burg · 03-08-2015, 10:53 PM

Ran out of 1 1/2 x 3 today, heading to the steel yard in the morning to pick up the material needed to finish it up. Got the plans drawn up for the back, gonna have it water jetted out tomorrow along with a few other things I'll be adding.

Lanman1972 · 03-09-2015, 10:33 AM

Put some finishing touches on today. Covered the console to match, mounted Craftec Cover and upper trim on the bed.

outdoorsman310 · 03-09-2015, 10:41 AM

temporary repair for shifter hole. this cover is rusted badly and I need a v8 cover anyway

PipsC10 · 03-09-2015, 09:58 PM

installed new gauges and finished my ride height sensors

**Boog** · 03-09-2015, 10:19 PM

Nice gauge panel.
But what's the flathead going in?

PipsC10 · 03-09-2015, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Nice gauge panel.
But what's the flathead going in?

Just an old empty shell sitting around for looks

71K20chevy · 03-09-2015, 11:01 PM

Checked all fluids and started up and ran for a little bit. Getting it ready for when I get my license next week!

magwakeenercew2jh · 03-10-2015, 12:47 AM

Looks like another dry weather spell ahead here. Time do do some garden hauling, helping friends and family move some big stuff, etc.

So, after doing farm type chores and pool duty around here today, I uncovered RAT after cleaning up a little, took some pics and did a little video.

My truck has become "old hat" on the forum...And all I've been doing is not "visual", but here are some new pics, and then the video.

I was grunting and groaning...too many things done today by the end of the day. Unfortunately, only a little of that effort went toward the truck.

http://youtu.be/uzZxFMQZJIs

Some different angles of RAT in these pics than we usually see.

http://magwa.smugmug.com/DrivewayRAT...-3176x2016.jpg

If you decide to look at the pics, , you can click the "Slideshow" bar on the page that comes up in the link:

http://magwa.smugmug.com/DrivewayRAT-32015/

VWNate1 · 03-10-2015, 08:26 AM

Got a couple hours and tinkered on my 250 engine a bit....

No pix but soon there should be some nice ones .

Gotta figure out howq to hoist the TH350 tranny so I can bolt it to the engine ~ I remember juggling them like nothing 40 years ago , whew .

Mator · 03-10-2015, 09:21 AM

Painted it over the week end. Not the color I was after but it is what I got. It does look good though. More bronze than the red I was after. Nothing I can do now but like it.

bonnieclyde100 · 03-10-2015, 09:31 AM

I like it to

texasld · 03-10-2015, 09:50 AM

First start!!!!!

C10 LS 5.3 first start. - YouTube

VWNate1 · 03-10-2015, 11:00 AM

I feel your joy ! .

I wish I had whatever it takes to make these videos too .

Crushkrew · 03-10-2015, 11:25 AM

Installed ECE 4/6 over weekend...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RidqGJrgKEQ

Crushkrew · 03-10-2015, 11:29 AM

B4 and After pix

Possmguts · 03-10-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Crushkrew

B4 and After pix

specs?

magwakeenercew2jh · 03-10-2015, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Possmguts

specs?

Yeah. Maybe.

But I, personally, like the way she sits without 'em.

cooperhw · 03-10-2015, 12:16 PM

Not today but over the weekend I got new motor mounts installed. bolted down the mount perches. installed new exhaust manifold on pass. side. installed an HEI distributor. new plugs. ran the wires around and Bamm, started the old 327 up first try. have started it up about 10 times since. pulled the heater core out and ordered one. picked it up last night and got it installed after work. Trying to get ready to put the front clip back on, but still got a few things to do.

texasld · 03-10-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

I feel your joy ! .

I wish I had whatever it takes to make these videos too .

iPhone and internet connection. Not to hard. Just do some googling!

Crushkrew · 03-10-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

specs?

details here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650510

Last weekend we installed the ECE 4/6 kit with CPP modular spindles...

time lapse vid posted above...

eric67c10 · 03-10-2015, 03:39 PM

Got the water pump on

jacob822 · 03-10-2015, 05:50 PM

Pulled my heat shield off my exhaust manifold to find how bad the crack that came from nowhere was....

mammothhunter · 03-10-2015, 09:55 PM

Sadly nothing

, but I did get the title to my new 57 project!

03-08-2015, 10:40 PM	#1851
tommy3horse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: St. Clair, Missouri Posts: 122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I installed new plugs, made-up a set of wires, replaced the dizzy cap and rotor. I cleaned-up the engine compartment, taped some wires and replaced the vac hose to the vac advance. Did the nascar zip tie thing on the wires and tucked them behind the headers. Looks cleaner. Tom

03-08-2015, 10:53 PM	#1853
Chuck Burg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 242	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ran out of 1 1/2 x 3 today, heading to the steel yard in the morning to pick up the material needed to finish it up. Got the plans drawn up for the back, gonna have it water jetted out tomorrow along with a few other things I'll be adding. Attached Images

03-09-2015, 10:33 AM	#1854
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put some finishing touches on today. Covered the console to match, mounted Craftec Cover and upper trim on the bed. Attached Images

03-09-2015, 10:41 AM	#1855
outdoorsman310 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Newark, De Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II temporary repair for shifter hole. this cover is rusted badly and I need a v8 cover anyway Attached Images

03-09-2015, 09:58 PM	#1856
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II installed new gauges and finished my ride height sensors Attached Images __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

03-09-2015, 10:19 PM	#1857
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,031	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nice gauge panel. But what's the flathead going in? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-09-2015, 11:01 PM	#1859
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Checked all fluids and started up and ran for a little bit. Getting it ready for when I get my license next week! __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

03-10-2015, 12:47 AM	#1860
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? Chapter II Looks like another dry weather spell ahead here. Time do do some garden hauling, helping friends and family move some big stuff, etc. So, after doing farm type chores and pool duty around here today, I uncovered RAT after cleaning up a little, took some pics and did a little video. My truck has become "old hat" on the forum...And all I've been doing is not "visual", but here are some new pics, and then the video. I was grunting and groaning...too many things done today by the end of the day. Unfortunately, only a little of that effort went toward the truck. http://youtu.be/uzZxFMQZJIs Some different angles of RAT in these pics than we usually see. http://magwa.smugmug.com/DrivewayRAT...-3176x2016.jpg If you decide to look at the pics, , you can click the "Slideshow" bar on the page that comes up in the link: http://magwa.smugmug.com/DrivewayRAT-32015/ __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 03-10-2015 at 12:54 AM.

03-10-2015, 08:26 AM	#1861
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got a couple hours and tinkered on my 250 engine a bit.... No pix but soon there should be some nice ones . Gotta figure out howq to hoist the TH350 tranny so I can bolt it to the engine ~ I remember juggling them like nothing 40 years ago , whew . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

03-10-2015, 09:21 AM	#1862
Mator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton Iowa Posts: 337	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Painted it over the week end. Not the color I was after but it is what I got. It does look good though. More bronze than the red I was after. Nothing I can do now but like it. Attached Images

03-10-2015, 09:31 AM	#1863
bonnieclyde100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Henderson,TX Posts: 336	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I like it to

03-10-2015, 11:00 AM	#1865
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I feel your joy ! . I wish I had whatever it takes to make these videos too . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

03-10-2015, 11:25 AM	#1866
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed ECE 4/6 over weekend... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RidqGJrgKEQ

03-10-2015, 11:29 AM	#1867
Crushkrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 138	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II B4 and After pix Attached Images

03-10-2015, 12:16 PM	#1870
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Not today but over the weekend I got new motor mounts installed. bolted down the mount perches. installed new exhaust manifold on pass. side. installed an HEI distributor. new plugs. ran the wires around and Bamm, started the old 327 up first try. have started it up about 10 times since. pulled the heater core out and ordered one. picked it up last night and got it installed after work. Trying to get ready to put the front clip back on, but still got a few things to do. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne



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03-10-2015, 03:39 PM	#1873
eric67c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: oakland Posts: 21	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the water pump on

03-10-2015, 05:50 PM	#1874
jacob822 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: gresham, oregon Posts: 14	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Pulled my heat shield off my exhaust manifold to find how bad the crack that came from nowhere was.... Attached Images

03-10-2015, 09:55 PM	#1875
mammothhunter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dayton OH Posts: 27	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Sadly nothing , but I did get the title to my new 57 project! __________________ Current: 1970 C-10 350 long bed "The Mammoth" 1957 Belair 2dr HT, 283, Muncie M-21 Past:1931 Ford Model A PU, 1928 Ford Model A Business Coupe, 1949 Willys-Overland PU, 1953 Willys PU

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