What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 112 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

9teen69 · 10-22-2015, 08:40 PM

Yesterday and today. Removed 3OTT transmission, factory rivets on crossmember were a lot of fun. Getting ready to install TH350 and tilt column.

ole dollor · 10-23-2015, 07:53 PM

i took out a four speed and went with the th350 , made it a lot better for my thinking ........Don

berch 69GMC · 10-24-2015, 04:15 PM

Drove an hour each way to pick these up. Out of a '68 dodge pick up. Hard to come by parts for these trucks in Florida

cooperhw · 10-24-2015, 04:54 PM

Got my new mirrors and restored vent windows installed.

CST10 · 10-24-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

Got my new mirrors and restored vent windows installed.

Looking gooooood!

I took ol Goldilocks out today for breakfast.

OregonNed · 10-25-2015, 01:05 AM

Today my friends helped me begin the process of replacing my wood bed in the '68 from the old, poorly finished oak to new quarter-sawn red oak that will be milled and finished over the winter. We elected to pull the box completely, so here are a few pictures from today. While off I will clean and paint the frame as well as a few other tasks - new real wiring harness, diff cover, etc. The old boards are being reclaimed to use elsewhere by my wood worker father in law.

Possmguts · 10-25-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by colgad

I got all the trucks out (but one) did a little maintenance on a perfect Florida day.

Isn't everyday a perfect Florida day?? Im in Ohio....

SacramentoJoe · 10-25-2015, 02:23 PM

I replaced a leaky fuel pump. Thanks for the tip page Longhorn Man. Gonna wash it and take some pictures to try out my new camera lens.

Lees68GMC · 10-25-2015, 03:56 PM

I took the drive-shaft off, but my buddies Sal and Mario did the entire new Ring & Pinion and True-trac install. I was happy with my old 3:42 gears but unfortunately they don't make a True-trac LSD that fits my 1977 12 bolt with that ratio, so we went 3:73. It's great, different feel with both wheels driving the truck. Yes its a GMC with leaf spring rear.

In The Ten Ring · 10-25-2015, 04:20 PM

Today I am spray painting my inner grill. I glued up a crack (didn't notice the other cracks in time!) and figured I could at least primer paint it.

jcblue · 10-25-2015, 04:25 PM

Did the vortec starter swap.. Lots better

colgad · 10-25-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Isn't everyday a perfect Florida day?? Im in Ohio....

Regrettably no, it rains far too much in the summer. The winters are perfect though!

88Stanger · 10-26-2015, 12:05 AM

rebuilt the turbo 400

ABHaulR · 10-26-2015, 12:27 AM

Got puled over sat night for a burnt out plate light. Fixed that and put new bulbs in my dash cluster. Also put in a new round wire for the dash cluster so my temp and gas gauge would read correctly. This done to my 67' k20.
Dwayne

Possmguts · 10-26-2015, 07:01 PM

Got my steel visor somewhat fitted today. Gonna have to do a little patch work around the notch going around the rain channel to get a cleaner look out of it since I mounted it in a lower position than it was designed for. I really like the look this gives...

1968aj · 10-26-2015, 07:28 PM

finished the primer on my 69. now the hard part sanding.

JJ's Sierra Grande · 10-28-2015, 12:13 AM

I love the creativity I see on here for home made box and cab stands lol

9teen69 · 10-28-2015, 01:15 AM

Still working the auto xmsn swap. Started rebuilding the steering column and cut off the clutch pedal today.

OregonNed · 10-28-2015, 08:50 PM

In my truck down time I finally got the new turn signal switch installed. Not a particularly hard job but getting the wires situated inside was a bit of a treat.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-28-2015, 11:00 PM

Got the notice from the DMV for RAT today.

Time to pick up the new plates.

mud.man.rj · 10-28-2015, 11:51 PM

Fancy pants new plate Mag, stylin man. Very cool. I have to keep buying 4wd's mine being Mudman.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-29-2015, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Fancy pants new plate Mag, stylin man. Very cool. I have to keep buying 4wd's mine being Mudman.

Thanks, Mud.

Ran out of truck money. So, I'm just doing little, tiny stuff these days.
I figured RAT will always be RAT. But, since there's paint on her now,
I decided to go for a different tag.

Couldn't get "C10". So, I had to go with "CI0". Close.

Here it is "P-Shopped" on there.

**68bowtie** · 10-29-2015, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Got the notice from the DMV for RAT today.

Time to pick up the new plates.

no way!! that's so cool.

1968aj · 10-29-2015, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ's Sierra Grande

I love the creativity I see on here for home made box and cab stands lol

I used to have a bed hanging from the tree you see in the background. poor boys have to be creative.

colgad · 10-29-2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ABHaulR

Got puled over sat night for a burnt out plate light. Fixed that and put new bulbs in my dash cluster. Also put in a new round wire for the dash cluster so my temp and gas gauge would read correctly. This done to my 67' k20.
Dwayne

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10-22-2015, 08:40 PM	#2776
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday and today. Removed 3OTT transmission, factory rivets on crossmember were a lot of fun. Getting ready to install TH350 and tilt column. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

10-23-2015, 07:53 PM	#2777
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II i took out a four speed and went with the th350 , made it a lot better for my thinking ........Don

10-24-2015, 04:15 PM	#2778
berch 69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boynton bch, FL Posts: 187	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove an hour each way to pick these up. Out of a '68 dodge pick up. Hard to come by parts for these trucks in Florida Attached Images

10-24-2015, 04:54 PM	#2779
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 my new mirrors and restored vent windows installed. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

10-25-2015, 01:05 AM	#2781
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today my friends helped me begin the process of replacing my wood bed in the '68 from the old, poorly finished oak to new quarter-sawn red oak that will be milled and finished over the winter. We elected to pull the box completely, so here are a few pictures from today. While off I will clean and paint the frame as well as a few other tasks - new real wiring harness, diff cover, etc. The old boards are being reclaimed to use elsewhere by my wood worker father in law. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

10-25-2015, 02:23 PM	#2783
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 383	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I replaced a leaky fuel pump. Thanks for the tip page Longhorn Man. Gonna wash it and take some pictures to try out my new camera lens. Attached Images __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 300,000 miles

10-25-2015, 03:56 PM	#2784
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I took the drive-shaft off, but my buddies Sal and Mario did the entire new Ring & Pinion and True-trac install. I was happy with my old 3:42 gears but unfortunately they don't make a True-trac LSD that fits my 1977 12 bolt with that ratio, so we went 3:73. It's great, different feel with both wheels driving the truck. Yes its a GMC with leaf spring rear. Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

10-25-2015, 04:20 PM	#2785
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 Today I am spray painting my inner grill. I glued up a crack (didn't notice the other cracks in time!) and figured I could at least primer paint it.

10-25-2015, 04:25 PM	#2786
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Did the vortec starter swap.. Lots better

10-26-2015, 12:05 AM	#2788
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II rebuilt the turbo 400 Attached Images

10-26-2015, 12:27 AM	#2789
ABHaulR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Valley City, Ut Posts: 311	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got puled over sat night for a burnt out plate light. Fixed that and put new bulbs in my dash cluster. Also put in a new round wire for the dash cluster so my temp and gas gauge would read correctly. This done to my 67' k20. Dwayne __________________ 72' GMC Suburban 10 1/2" of Lift, 40" Tires! Waiting for restoration 67' Chevy, What to do??? And Bad Ass American Bulldogs!

10-26-2015, 07:01 PM	#2790
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my steel visor somewhat fitted today. Gonna have to do a little patch work around the notch going around the rain channel to get a cleaner look out of it since I mounted it in a lower position than it was designed for. I really like the look this gives... Attached Images __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

10-26-2015, 07:28 PM	#2791
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II finished the primer on my 69. now the hard part sanding. Attached Images

10-28-2015, 12:13 AM	#2792
JJ's Sierra Grande Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 66	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I love the creativity I see on here for home made box and cab stands lol

10-28-2015, 01:15 AM	#2793
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Still working the auto xmsn swap. Started rebuilding the steering column and cut off the clutch pedal today. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)



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10-28-2015, 08:50 PM	#2794
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II In my truck down time I finally got the new turn signal switch installed. Not a particularly hard job but getting the wires situated inside was a bit of a treat. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

10-28-2015, 11:00 PM	#2795
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 Got the notice from the DMV for RAT today. Time to pick up the new plates. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

10-28-2015, 11:51 PM	#2796
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fancy pants new plate Mag, stylin man. Very cool. I have to keep buying 4wd's mine being Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

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