What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 79 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ozzy2013 · 03-26-2015, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

Later on I went by NAPA and bought a cart load of engine gaskets and some torque converter bolts for the TH350 .

Am I supposed to use washers on these ? typ ? .

I really need some 6 cylinder parts and Andy in Riverside doesn't answer 'phone calls nor E-mails , who in So. Cal. has a take out engine ? .

I have a couple more pix to post but this junky old computer is so slow it'll choke and lock up instead of down loading them .

Next week I guess .

Yup the flex plate uses washers

sKnNyPpY · 03-26-2015, 12:15 PM

Brushed some Calyx on the exhaust manifolds I replaced last year. The rattle can silver header paint spot rusted in about a month in our wet and sticky climate. "Ooh ooh that smell, can't you smell that smell?"

Now I need some heat shields so I can clean up the wiring mess!

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In The Ten Ring · 03-26-2015, 01:31 PM

I called about a front fender since I think I will need one when I remove the radiator core support! So much rust there I think the fender will fall to pieces.

I also stood looking at my truck and decided "if I can stay focused, she can run before fall."

I plan to get back on her beginning in April.

Blakeman350 · 03-26-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by colgad

Nice paint matching doors and dash!

Thanks, just kinda worked out that way

das601 · 03-26-2015, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blakeman350

I did this stuff over the weekend but my WiFi was down so I couldn't post. I started the build on my 350 it's bored .040 over and has aluminum pro comp heads. Also I swapped out the buckets for a 06 or so tahoe center seat so I can strap in my son's car seat. Now he won't miss out on any cruisin.

Did the seat brackets need a lot of tweaking to fit the floor? I can't really see from your pictures if it is able to move forward or back. Any tips if we try to use a centre seat like you did?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-26-2015, 11:35 PM

Yesterday I paid for upper and lower moldings, NOS. Wasn't cheap.

Today I bought this. May not be a box, but this is super clean. Looks like there's a small scratch, but I can definitely make this work. Little dab will doer. Looks like the real deal. Better be @$40 w shipping.

Edit: Just spoke to the guy. No box. Bummers......

http://www.oldsobsolete.com/products...y-nos-911311/#

Gravityamp · 03-27-2015, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

looks real sharp... did you do the paint?

Thank you ! Yes I did , I just about got it all buffed out now .

Peace

Blakeman350 · 03-27-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by das601

Did the seat brackets need a lot of tweaking to fit the floor? I can't really see from your pictures if it is able to move forward or back. Any tips if we try to use a centre seat like you did?

Ya I had to trim a few spots on the frame and had to beat in one spot on the trans hump a little bit. Then I just welded some strap across the front so I could use all the original bolt holes. It doesn't slide forward or backward but the bottoms do flip up and the backs lay forward. I'll try to post some more pics later today.

Blakeman350 · 03-27-2015, 07:39 PM

Hope these help

das601 · 03-27-2015, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blakeman350

Hope these help

Thanks! Those seats look great in there. I would really want the ability to move them forward and back. I'm sure someone on here has made them work that way.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-28-2015, 12:24 AM

Spent another $26 for a service manual. Taught how to read GM instructions for bolt patterns.

cooperhw · 03-28-2015, 06:13 PM

Got the inner/outer fenders bolted back on. Hung the bumper including the heavy push guard. Hung the hood. Ran the front brake lines and hooked up the proportioning valve.

Little more brake/fuel lines and it time to set the short bed box in place.

jrwild · 03-28-2015, 08:08 PM

Out with the old, in with the new. Today I installed new front shocks w relocated upper mount points.

http://www.hotchkis.net/product/1963...-front-shocks/

GoaterAz · 03-29-2015, 02:08 AM

Got the truck towed back to the house from the body shop, firewall filled and rust on cab floor repaired.

VWNate1 · 03-29-2015, 11:22 AM

Finally finished up the engine and tranny re paint , rented a pickup and delivered it to The Paint Jail where my rig is looking very nice indeed .

Engine pix soon , I'm no where near my patch cable right now .

Is there a separate thread for TH350 service ? .

I have a couple Q's about mine .

PipsC10 · 03-30-2015, 12:14 AM

Modified stock heater controls for vintage air streamline 4 knob controls

cooperhw · 03-30-2015, 11:33 AM

It was yesterday but I ran the brake lines to the rearend. Once that was done I finally got to set the bed on for the first time. Mind you this is the first time I have ever seen this truck with any kind of a bed on it at all except in my minds eye or vision if you will. Been a long three months and still lots to go but at least I can now see that once I widen the bed about 5 inches it will look ok.
This is all phase 1. which is make it a running/driving truck. Phase 2. will probably start as soon as phase 1. is finished.

WarMonger · 03-30-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jrwild

Out with the old, in with the new. Today I installed new front shocks w relocated upper mount points.

http://www.hotchkis.net/product/1963...-front-shocks/

Where did you get those shocks and relocation kit? That looks good.

**chevy2tom** · 03-30-2015, 07:27 PM

Knocked some of the winter patina off (washed it lol)

VWNate1 · 03-30-2015, 07:31 PM

I dreamed and thought about driving it agin before 2016 as I was doing brake work on my '59 Metropolitan Nash FHC and installed the left front wheel bearings _backwards_ ~ old English cars use ball bearings and you have to install them with the thrust side facing in or you'll have troubles.... (duh) .

I'd cleaned and re packed them with the good Moly grease , installed new brake shoes all 'round , wish I was driving my truck instead .

I had to take it all apart again and knock out the bearings , flip them over and re install , button it all up again .

At least the dogs were happy ~ I usually close up shop earlier .

chip46wis · 03-30-2015, 07:44 PM

I painted the white inserts/roof on my 72 cheyenne today!!!

jrwild · 03-30-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WarMonger

Where did you get those shocks and relocation kit? That looks good.

Thanks! Found best price/shipping on Amazon. The install was mostly simple, apart from drilling the hole in top of frame on passengers side, but eventually got it done.

http://amzn.com/B0055ARLUW

jrwild · 03-31-2015, 01:36 AM

And the work continues..... New tie rods (inner/outer/adjuster sleeve), idler arm, pitman arm, quick ratio steering gearbox and power steering pump.

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-31-2015, 03:12 PM

Today I installed 69-72 tail light bezels on my '67. Considering how rusty my truck is I was pleasantly surprised that all 12 holes drilled were into solid steel.

robertnfrappuls · 03-31-2015, 10:13 PM

Drove it 225 miles over the West Virginia mountains...

03-26-2015, 12:15 PM	#1952
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Brushed some Calyx on the exhaust manifolds I replaced last year. The rattle can silver header paint spot rusted in about a month in our wet and sticky climate. "Ooh ooh that smell, can't you smell that smell?" Now I need some heat shields so I can clean up the wiring mess! __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

03-26-2015, 01:31 PM	#1953
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I called about a front fender since I think I will need one when I remove the radiator core support! So much rust there I think the fender will fall to pieces. I also stood looking at my truck and decided "if I can stay focused, she can run before fall." I plan to get back on her beginning in April.

03-26-2015, 11:35 PM	#1956
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,150	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday I paid for upper and lower moldings, NOS. Wasn't cheap. Today I bought this. May not be a box, but this is super clean. Looks like there's a small scratch, but I can definitely make this work. Little dab will doer. Looks like the real deal. Better be @$40 w shipping. Edit: Just spoke to the guy. No box. Bummers...... http://www.oldsobsolete.com/products...y-nos-911311/# __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 03-27-2015 at 01:04 AM.

03-27-2015, 07:39 PM	#1959
Blakeman350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wyoming Posts: 145	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hope these help Attached Images

03-28-2015, 12:24 AM	#1961
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,150	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Spent another $26 for a service manual. Taught how to read GM instructions for bolt patterns. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-28-2015, 06:13 PM	#1962
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 Got the inner/outer fenders bolted back on. Hung the bumper including the heavy push guard. Hung the hood. Ran the front brake lines and hooked up the proportioning valve. Little more brake/fuel lines and it time to set the short bed box in place. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

03-28-2015, 08:08 PM	#1963
jrwild Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Out with the old, in with the new. Today I installed new front shocks w relocated upper mount points. http://www.hotchkis.net/product/1963...-front-shocks/ Attached Images __________________ --------------------------- 1972 C10 LWB - Sold 1968 C10 SWB - 350/700R4 Jacob, DFW/TX

03-29-2015, 02:08 AM	#1964
GoaterAz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 222	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the truck towed back to the house from the body shop, firewall filled and rust on cab floor repaired. __________________ You remember when drinking too many beers was a bad idea? Me neither.

03-29-2015, 11:22 AM	#1965
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally finished up the engine and tranny re paint , rented a pickup and delivered it to The Paint Jail where my rig is looking very nice indeed . Engine pix soon , I'm no where near my patch cable right now . Is there a separate thread for TH350 service ? . I have a couple Q's about mine . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

03-30-2015, 12:14 AM	#1966
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Modified stock heater controls for vintage air streamline 4 knob controls 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

03-30-2015, 11:33 AM	#1967
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 It was yesterday but I ran the brake lines to the rearend. Once that was done I finally got to set the bed on for the first time. Mind you this is the first time I have ever seen this truck with any kind of a bed on it at all except in my minds eye or vision if you will. Been a long three months and still lots to go but at least I can now see that once I widen the bed about 5 inches it will look ok. This is all phase 1. which is make it a running/driving truck. Phase 2. will probably start as soon as phase 1. is finished. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

03-30-2015, 07:27 PM	#1969
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Knocked some of the winter patina off (washed it lol)

03-30-2015, 07:31 PM	#1970
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 dreamed and thought about driving it agin before 2016 as I was doing brake work on my '59 Metropolitan Nash FHC and installed the left front wheel bearings _backwards_ ~ old English cars use ball bearings and you have to install them with the thrust side facing in or you'll have troubles.... (duh) . I'd cleaned and re packed them with the good Moly grease , installed new brake shoes all 'round , wish I was driving my truck instead . I had to take it all apart again and knock out the bearings , flip them over and re install , button it all up again . At least the dogs were happy ~ I usually close up shop earlier . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

03-30-2015, 07:44 PM	#1971
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I painted the white inserts/roof on my 72 cheyenne today!!!

03-31-2015, 01:36 AM	#1973
jrwild Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II And the work continues..... New tie rods (inner/outer/adjuster sleeve), idler arm, pitman arm, quick ratio steering gearbox and power steering pump. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------- 1972 C10 LWB - Sold 1968 C10 SWB - 350/700R4 Jacob, DFW/TX



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03-31-2015, 03:12 PM	#1974
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I installed 69-72 tail light bezels on my '67. Considering how rusty my truck is I was pleasantly surprised that all 12 holes drilled were into solid steel. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

03-31-2015, 10:13 PM	#1975
robertnfrappuls Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 46	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove it 225 miles over the West Virginia mountains...

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