What did you do to your truck today part III - Page 97 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**chevy2tom** · 07-02-2016, 02:45 PM

Bought more parts

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-02-2016, 05:21 PM

Blasted and painted the rear tow hooks for 3/4 ton 4x4. Now we just have to restore the truck.

Praxiss454 · 07-04-2016, 11:26 PM

Today I installed a new manual fuel pump. Old one's diaphragm was shot. Tomorrow she gets a re-manufactured carb.

**Backpayne** · 07-07-2016, 11:34 PM

Installed a front sway bar from a '78 1 ton using Energy poly bushings and CPP sway bar mounts. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to drive it, yet. It was time for Big Brother!

goatless · 07-08-2016, 12:49 AM

Installed peep mirrors, driver and passenger (convex). Should have purchased convex for both sides.

Jimal · 07-08-2016, 07:43 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u3UCa-qgSE

Replaced the Raptor mufflers that came on the truck with a set of Thrush welded mufflers. Sound was a reason, but the big thing was I wanted the outlets to be symmetrical and I couldn't get a new Raptor to match the old one.

**chevy2tom** · 07-08-2016, 07:59 PM

Found a chrome bumper under the white paint & my grill is painted aluminum so that's next to be stripped

badriand · 07-08-2016, 08:33 PM

Been 2 years since i touched. Charged battery this week and backed outta garage and started on roof and hood again.

**Backpayne** · 07-08-2016, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backpayne

Installed a front sway bar from a '78 1 ton using Energy poly bushings and CPP sway bar mounts. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to drive it, yet. It was time for Big Brother!

Finally drove it on the very curvey roads around here ansd the sway bar makes a huge difference. I don't have to hold on to the door to keep from sliding over anymore! Woo hoo!

**chevy2tom** · 07-08-2016, 09:27 PM

Any pics of the seat bar install BP?

**Backpayne** · 07-08-2016, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy2tom

Any pics of the seat bar install BP?

I ran out and took a couple of pictures. Disregard the excessive grease and the white lithium grease (stupid creaking spring).

oliver63 · 07-09-2016, 09:53 PM

5 speed

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LDO · 07-09-2016, 10:53 PM

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5 speedAttachment 1550963

interested in this setup. More info?

Dsuper5 · 07-10-2016, 02:15 AM

I need a 5 Speed real bad! Running 3200 rpms 70mls/hr 4;10 and 35s with the old 3speed granny no fun!
Its fun in the dirt or on the Rocks.... but its pavement to get there!

oliver63 · 07-10-2016, 11:53 AM

It is a Tremec TKO 500 5 speed. Silver Sport Transmission moved the shifter location to the top of the transmission when I ordered it. It was a fairly simple job. The transmission fit the floor of the truck except the bolt in section. I raised the back of the bolt in section 2 inches. My being a '63 I used the e-brake crossmember for the transmission crossmember and left the bell housing mounts off. A longer speedometer cable and shorten the driveshaft. Your bell housing needs the correct size hole for the transmission.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDO

interested in this setup. More info?

LVPhotos · 07-10-2016, 01:12 PM

I used my factory 3 on tree housing for both t5 and TKO 600. I went to the hydraulic bearing with new headers because fork didn't clear them. I was able to rotate the shifter into #2 position with the Porterbuilt stuff moving things forward and up. Also could put a Gear Vendor od and make a 6 speed over/under drive for about same $.

LDO · 07-10-2016, 04:34 PM

Is elevating the high hump necessary? Reason I ask is because my 66 was a 4 speed with a low hump which the PO butchered up cutting the hole for the shifter so I cut all that out and installed a high hump with the matching firewall section.

Am I going to have to raise the high hump as well? SBC with a TKO 5 speed.

thanks.

oliver63 · 07-10-2016, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDO

Is elevating the high hump necessary? Reason I ask is because my 66 was a 4 speed with a low hump which the PO butchered up cutting the hole for the shifter so I cut all that out and installed a high hump with the matching firewall section.

Am I going to have to raise the high hump as well? SBC with a TKO 5 speed.

thanks.

With the high hump you won't need to change anything about the floor. I think the '66 e-brake is different from my '63...I had to redo my e-brake.

**steveb64** · 07-10-2016, 06:13 PM

Spent the afternoon messing with the choke and timing, trying to get the Cadillac 500 to start better when hot.

sags · 07-10-2016, 07:23 PM

Finally got the new motor in, vacuum timed and adjusted carb. Got the transmission out of gear. Teed the vaccuum line. Couldn't wait to drive it so I took it to the monthly cruise night with my daughter.

jtrichard · 07-10-2016, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliver63

It is a Tremec TKO 500 5 speed. Silver Sport Transmission moved the shifter location to the top of the transmission when I ordered it. It was a fairly simple job. The transmission fit the floor of the truck except the bolt in section. I raised the back of the bolt in section 2 inches. My being a '63 I used the e-brake crossmember for the transmission crossmember and left the bell housing mounts off. A longer speedometer cable and shorten the driveshaft. Your bell housing needs the correct size hole for the transmission. Attachment 1551139

So you now have a MID hump cool

vin63 · 07-10-2016, 08:07 PM

Mocked up my tank and bottles today after getting parts back from coating and paint...

maydaymike · 07-10-2016, 10:26 PM

Finished painting the front and left side of my engine, and put it back together with all new belts and hoses and gaskets. Still have the oil pan to do yet. Please excuse the overspray on the mounts. When I jack up the engine to do the oil pan, I intent to remove the towers, repaint and install with new mounts.

oliver63 · 07-11-2016, 04:15 PM

Four wheel disc brakes...

forestb · 07-15-2016, 11:41 AM

I went and looked at it at the painters. I should have it back by the end of next week.

07-02-2016, 02:45 PM	#2401
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Bought more parts

07-02-2016, 05:21 PM	#2402
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Blasted and painted the rear tow hooks for 3/4 ton 4x4. Now we just have to restore the truck. Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

07-04-2016, 11:26 PM	#2403
Praxiss454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 519	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Today I installed a new manual fuel pump. Old one's diaphragm was shot. Tomorrow she gets a re-manufactured carb.

07-07-2016, 11:34 PM	#2404
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Installed a front sway bar from a '78 1 ton using Energy poly bushings and CPP sway bar mounts. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to drive it, yet. It was time for Big Brother!

07-08-2016, 12:49 AM	#2405
goatless Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Mountain View Posts: 121	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Installed peep mirrors, driver and passenger (convex). Should have purchased convex for both sides. __________________ 1964 C10 LWB->SWB, 283->454, SM420->200-4R MECHANIC: "ME"

07-08-2016, 07:43 PM	#2406
Jimal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 521	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u3UCa-qgSE Replaced the Raptor mufflers that came on the truck with a set of Thrush welded mufflers. Sound was a reason, but the big thing was I wanted the outlets to be symmetrical and I couldn't get a new Raptor to match the old one.

07-08-2016, 07:59 PM	#2407
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Found a chrome bumper under the white paint & my grill is painted aluminum so that's next to be stripped

07-08-2016, 08:33 PM	#2408
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Been 2 years since i touched. Charged battery this week and backed outta garage and started on roof and hood again. Attached Images

07-08-2016, 09:27 PM	#2410
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Any pics of the seat bar install BP?

07-09-2016, 09:53 PM	#2412
oliver63 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: NC Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III 5 speed __________________ 1990 Silverado Sport 2010 Silverado K1500 1996 K2500

07-10-2016, 02:15 AM	#2414
Dsuper5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Page AZ Posts: 131	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I need a 5 Speed real bad! Running 3200 rpms 70mls/hr 4;10 and 35s with the old 3speed granny no fun! Its fun in the dirt or on the Rocks.... but its pavement to get there! Attached Images

07-10-2016, 01:12 PM	#2416
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I used my factory 3 on tree housing for both t5 and TKO 600. I went to the hydraulic bearing with new headers because fork didn't clear them. I was able to rotate the shifter into #2 position with the Porterbuilt stuff moving things forward and up. Also could put a Gear Vendor od and make a 6 speed over/under drive for about same $. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

07-10-2016, 04:34 PM	#2417
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,294	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Is elevating the high hump necessary? Reason I ask is because my 66 was a 4 speed with a low hump which the PO butchered up cutting the hole for the shifter so I cut all that out and installed a high hump with the matching firewall section. Am I going to have to raise the high hump as well? SBC with a TKO 5 speed. thanks. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

07-10-2016, 06:13 PM	#2419
steveb64 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Spent the afternoon messing with the choke and timing, trying to get the Cadillac 500 to start better when hot. Attached Images

07-10-2016, 07:23 PM	#2420
sags Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finally got the new motor in, vacuum timed and adjusted carb. Got the transmission out of gear. Teed the vaccuum line. Couldn't wait to drive it so I took it to the monthly cruise night with my daughter. Attached Images



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07-10-2016, 08:07 PM	#2422
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Mocked up my tank and bottles today after getting parts back from coating and paint... __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-10-2016, 10:26 PM	#2423
maydaymike Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jasper,AL Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finished painting the front and left side of my engine, and put it back together with all new belts and hoses and gaskets. Still have the oil pan to do yet. Please excuse the overspray on the mounts. When I jack up the engine to do the oil pan, I intent to remove the towers, repaint and install with new mounts.

07-11-2016, 04:15 PM	#2424
oliver63 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: NC Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Four wheel disc brakes... __________________ 1990 Silverado Sport 2010 Silverado K1500 1996 K2500

07-15-2016, 11:41 AM	#2425
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I went and looked at it at the painters. I should have it back by the end of next week. Attached Images

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