Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tx Firefighter · 04-16-2006, 05:33 PM

I see some guys starting to check in with progress reports. So, I guess it's time to clean up hands and put away tools for the weekend.

Myself,
I got the 75 model rearend converted from leaf spring setup over to coil spring setup using some ECE axle saddles.

Then, I installed it into the Suburban.

I also completely redid the brakes on the rearend, bead blasting and painting all hardware, along with new shoes and wheel cylinders.

I built a pair of lowering blocks for it too. See different thread on that, with pictures.

Before next weekend, I hope to blast and paint my two rear wheels and install new tires on them, so I can get the truck on the ground.

I'm also going to shorten my driveshaft an inch. I'm going to attempt to do it myself, instead of paying a shop to do it.

Then, I need to build a new rear brake line.

Finally, I need to make a pair of shock extenders. I'm still scratching my head on this, but I'll get it done. I just have to figure out the best way to do it.

So, what did ya'll get done this weekend, and what are your next week's plans?

.

1969k10stepside · 04-16-2006, 05:36 PM

Took the cab off of my 69 K10 and got ready to take engine/tranny out. Pic in avatar and under profile pic(click name above avatar and click profile)

Next week:remove engine/tranny/transfer case,remove radiator,
and prep for frame paint.Maybe take axles out.

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 05:51 PM

Well, this was actually LAST saturday's work, but I got a little sidetracked after getting this done.
I installed the hockey puck clearance lamp assemblys on the Longhorn.
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this, so i figured i'd test it out on a junk cab. Now, I'll know if I'll be needing a cab with the lamp spots or not... so far, I think I like.
I still need to run a harness in there, and then I'll be popping in some LED bulbs in there and hooking it all up to the tail light circuit, but so far, I think i tlooks pretty cool.

I had planned on haulin a load of scrap yesterday, and then installing the wood floor in the bed, but I had forgotten about it being a holiday weekend and the junk yard was closed by the time I got there. I REALLY don't want to unload, load, and unload again, so I did what any lazy man would do and just left it all there. (Hey... I'm on vacation, leave me the **** alone.

)
Dean should be shippin me a harness for the clearance lamps in exchainge for a set of LEDs for his dash.

This weekend, I did put some mooneyes stickers in the tool box in the back, and a moon eyes airfreshener. (I was like a kid in a Candy store when I walked into there shop)

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 05:51 PM

ewww, that grill and bumper look like crap huh?

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-16-2006, 05:53 PM

I didn't do anything, except Friday I was doing some more welding on my home-built trailer. Got everything welded and lights hooked up. Gonna set the welder back down on it sometime. I'll be hauling I beams next Saturday and I might get the welding bed payed off too.

1969k10stepside · 04-16-2006, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

ewww, that grill and bumper look like crap huh?

ya but at least you have a grill and bumper.

Tx Firefighter · 04-16-2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

ewww, that grill and bumper look like crap huh?

Don't sweat it Andy, you know a Chevrolet front clip will bolt right on.........< as I duck my head and run like hell out the door before some GMC guy shoots me >

70GMCer · 04-16-2006, 06:12 PM

Finished clear coating the truck.....Next will be the final paint sanding and buffing........

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 04-16-2006, 06:18 PM

Hey Andy, I have the later 71-85 teardrop lights on mine and they were easy to install and look good. Running the wire harness was the hard part. I used a long piece of bailing wire to help run the wires from one hole to the next, and down the windshield post. Here's a pic of 'em.(oh yeah that's the new painted hood on there, picked that up from the bodyshop last week)

Fatback · 04-16-2006, 06:22 PM

I installed a radiator in the C/10.
Also put up shelves for my Easter Bunny.

69face · 04-16-2006, 06:23 PM

I went to the pick a part 1/2 off sale saturday and i got a set of matching 15" wheels(and tires). I have to sandblast them and have them powdercoated tomorrow. Oh yeah, I also got a centerlink off of a 1978 chevy pickup. That's the last thing I need for my disc brake swap. Sandblast that and paint it and I'll have pics of the assembly.

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 06:32 PM

A chevy grill came off of it pretty easily too! (remember, that is a 70 chevy longhorn)
Heck, that's actually a chevy bumper... maybe that's why it looks so bad, i painted the grill to match the fugly bumper!

Stick that in yer pipe and smoke it!

1969k10stepside · 04-16-2006, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

A chevy grill came off of it pretty easily too! (remember, that is a 70 chevy longhorn)
Heck, that's actually a chevy bumper... maybe that's why it looks so bad, i painted the grill to match the fugly bumper!

Stick that in yer pipe and smoke it!

What that gmc grill?

HeavyD · 04-16-2006, 07:17 PM

I got my wreck out of storage..and realized over 20 miles of 70mph speeds that 3.73's and a 3 speed std really suck. On a bonus note, I got a free 67 hood that needs a little work...not bad!

qksilver · 04-16-2006, 07:24 PM

Nothing.....

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 07:28 PM

lol... and the debate continues.

Tx Firefighter · 04-16-2006, 07:29 PM

I hope you GMC guys know I was kidding.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-16-2006, 07:33 PM

I was sick all weekend and just kinda did nothing felt pretty good really but I know that monday will bring back all the stresses of work...

67ChevyRedneck · 04-16-2006, 07:51 PM

I took off all of my crusty old sheet metal and installed my new goodmark stuff. I'm flippin exhausted. The truck started friday afternoon as this:

67ChevyRedneck · 04-16-2006, 07:52 PM

And by nightfall saturday she looked like this:

Blue85 · 04-16-2006, 08:11 PM

Got my front clip put together with all new Goodmark parts everythin lined up real nice except for the triple chrome grill. http://community.webshots.com/album/549532464tYFLrl

Longhorn Man · 04-16-2006, 08:12 PM

dude, nice marathon you pulled there.
Tx... I know you were messin...can't speak for the other GMC guys.

DR67 · 04-16-2006, 08:42 PM

I finished installing Old Air system, it will soon be AC weather here, and I want to be ready.

DR

**Palf70Step** · 04-16-2006, 08:43 PM

I watched EdB cut rear floor pans out of a 55 Chevy. Other than that I was being a taxi driver and celebrating that my wife is still here after 10 years.

Primered_69 · 04-16-2006, 08:44 PM

Finished stripping and priming the frame

04-16-2006, 05:33 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? I see some guys starting to check in with progress reports. So, I guess it's time to clean up hands and put away tools for the weekend. Myself, I got the 75 model rearend converted from leaf spring setup over to coil spring setup using some ECE axle saddles. Then, I installed it into the Suburban. I also completely redid the brakes on the rearend, bead blasting and painting all hardware, along with new shoes and wheel cylinders. I built a pair of lowering blocks for it too. See different thread on that, with pictures. Before next weekend, I hope to blast and paint my two rear wheels and install new tires on them, so I can get the truck on the ground. I'm also going to shorten my driveshaft an inch. I'm going to attempt to do it myself, instead of paying a shop to do it. Then, I need to build a new rear brake line. Finally, I need to make a pair of shock extenders. I'm still scratching my head on this, but I'll get it done. I just have to figure out the best way to do it. So, what did ya'll get done this weekend, and what are your next week's plans? . __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-16-2006, 05:36 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? Took the cab off of my 69 K10 and got ready to take engine/tranny out. Pic in avatar and under profile pic(click name above avatar and click profile) Next week:remove engine/tranny/transfer case,remove radiator, and prep for frame paint.Maybe take axles out. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 04-16-2006 at 05:37 PM.

04-16-2006, 05:51 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? Well, this was actually LAST saturday's work, but I got a little sidetracked after getting this done. I installed the hockey puck clearance lamp assemblys on the Longhorn. I wasn't sure if I was going to like this, so i figured i'd test it out on a junk cab. Now, I'll know if I'll be needing a cab with the lamp spots or not... so far, I think I like. I still need to run a harness in there, and then I'll be popping in some LED bulbs in there and hooking it all up to the tail light circuit, but so far, I think i tlooks pretty cool. I had planned on haulin a load of scrap yesterday, and then installing the wood floor in the bed, but I had forgotten about it being a holiday weekend and the junk yard was closed by the time I got there. I REALLY don't want to unload, load, and unload again, so I did what any lazy man would do and just left it all there. (Hey... I'm on vacation, leave me the **** alone. ) Dean should be shippin me a harness for the clearance lamps in exchainge for a set of LEDs for his dash. This weekend, I did put some mooneyes stickers in the tool box in the back, and a moon eyes airfreshener. (I was like a kid in a Candy store when I walked into there shop) Attached Images

04-16-2006, 05:51 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? ewww, that grill and bumper look like crap huh?

04-16-2006, 05:53 PM	#5
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? I didn't do anything, except Friday I was doing some more welding on my home-built trailer. Got everything welded and lights hooked up. Gonna set the welder back down on it sometime. I'll be hauling I beams next Saturday and I might get the welding bed payed off too. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck Last edited by Robert1970C20rstbukt; 04-16-2006 at 05:59 PM.

04-16-2006, 06:12 PM	#8
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? Finished clear coating the truck.....Next will be the final paint sanding and buffing........ __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

04-16-2006, 06:18 PM	#9
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? Hey Andy, I have the later 71-85 teardrop lights on mine and they were easy to install and look good. Running the wire harness was the hard part. I used a long piece of bailing wire to help run the wires from one hole to the next, and down the windshield post. Here's a pic of 'em.(oh yeah that's the new painted hood on there, picked that up from the bodyshop last week) Attached Images __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

04-16-2006, 06:22 PM	#10
Fatback Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central FL Posts: 126	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? I installed a radiator in the C/10. Also put up shelves for my Easter Bunny. __________________ 70 C/10 LWB 69 Cougar 68 Mustang 68 GMC 4X4 SWB

04-16-2006, 06:23 PM	#11
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? I went to the pick a part 1/2 off sale saturday and i got a set of matching 15" wheels(and tires). I have to sandblast them and have them powdercoated tomorrow. Oh yeah, I also got a centerlink off of a 1978 chevy pickup. That's the last thing I need for my disc brake swap. Sandblast that and paint it and I'll have pics of the assembly. __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL! Last edited by 69face; 04-16-2006 at 06:24 PM.

04-16-2006, 06:32 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? A chevy grill came off of it pretty easily too! (remember, that is a 70 chevy longhorn) Heck, that's actually a chevy bumper... maybe that's why it looks so bad, i painted the grill to match the fugly bumper! Stick that in yer pipe and smoke it!

04-16-2006, 07:17 PM	#14
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,168	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? I got my wreck out of storage..and realized over 20 miles of 70mph speeds that 3.73's and a 3 speed std really suck. On a bonus note, I got a free 67 hood that needs a little work...not bad! __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

04-16-2006, 07:24 PM	#15
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? Nothing.....

04-16-2006, 07:28 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? lol... and the debate continues.

04-16-2006, 07:29 PM	#17
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? I hope you GMC guys know I was kidding.

04-16-2006, 07:33 PM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? I was sick all weekend and just kinda did nothing felt pretty good really but I know that monday will bring back all the stresses of work... __________________ 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..



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04-16-2006, 07:51 PM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? I took off all of my crusty old sheet metal and installed my new goodmark stuff. I'm flippin exhausted. The truck started friday afternoon as this: Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-16-2006, 07:52 PM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? And by nightfall saturday she looked like this: Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-16-2006, 08:11 PM	#21
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? Got my front clip put together with all new Goodmark parts everythin lined up real nice except for the triple chrome grill. http://community.webshots.com/album/549532464tYFLrl __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

04-16-2006, 08:12 PM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? dude, nice marathon you pulled there. Tx... I know you were messin...can't speak for the other GMC guys.

04-16-2006, 08:42 PM	#23
DR67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Knoxville, Tn. USA Posts: 205	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? I finished installing Old Air system, it will soon be AC weather here, and I want to be ready. DR __________________ Dave Knoxville,Tn.

04-16-2006, 08:43 PM	#24
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? I watched EdB cut rear floor pans out of a 55 Chevy. Other than that I was being a taxi driver and celebrating that my wife is still here after 10 years. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-16-2006, 08:44 PM	#25
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Sunday dinner time, what progress did ya'll make over the weekend? Finished stripping and priming the frame __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

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