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DT1 · 08-01-2013, 09:07 AM

I wanted to upgrade my audio to include hands free phone operation so I installed a new stereo under the dash. It's called a Media player because all it has is AM/FM and no CD. It has a USB port so I can use a memory stick to play all the music I can handle. Now I won't have to bother with CD's anymore.
The hands free for the phone is really a nice thing. The pictures are lousy quality because of the lighting and use of phone camera but if you look just above the new stereo, I attached a "Chevrolet" script emblem. I think it looks pretty cool there. The only thing that bugged me was the LCD display was very hard to see when driving in the daytime so I also dark tinted the rear window. It did the trick and also keeps the cab cooler.

88fordf150 · 08-01-2013, 10:10 AM

Major rust repair!! Thanks to member Wancosc356 for selling a patch panel.

VWNate1 · 08-01-2013, 10:27 AM

GACK !

I' pleased to see you're tackleing this , 'A' Pillar repairs are tricky to say the least .

Maybe I should save my old cab and cut it up for repair panels ? .

I *may* have found the elusive 100 % rust free cab in Texas , we'll see .

In The Ten Ring · 08-01-2013, 10:48 AM

Wow! So that's what I have to look forward to....an "A Pillar" repair job...

I called the radiator shop and told them not to coat the outside of my gas tank.....I rather like the shiny look of the tank as it is.

*That is one BEAUTIFUL yellow truck in the post above!

88fordf150 · 08-01-2013, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWNate1

GACK !

I' pleased to see you're tackleing this , 'A' Pillar repairs are tricky to say the least .

Maybe I should save my old cab and cut it up for repair panels ? .

I *may* have found the elusive 100 % rust free cab in Texas , we'll see .

I had no choice, it was either do this or find another cab. I'll be glad when its over.

Shyguy · 08-01-2013, 12:19 PM

I went over the garage and said howdy to my '67. Then I unpacked the box of parts I got in a few days ago.

A set of black seat belts, a gas tank sending unit and chrome bolts for the chrome steps.

I plan on doing a little work on the truck tomorrow since I have a day off from work.

In The Ten Ring · 08-01-2013, 05:09 PM

I bought a socket for my rachet-style lug wrench to fit the truck's lug nuts. I'll try to dig out a 4 way next time I'm by the junk yard. I just like a socket better although I found out I was running into the site of the tire with the handle! (yikes!)

I got in my gasket and rubber order from Tucker's and bought up some brake drum tools at Advance Auto.

I found out having the shop replace my truck's cab to frame bushings will run me $52.00 per bushing, including the two the factory tac welded (thanks Chevrolet for making my life needlessly harder).

hpcgmc · 08-02-2013, 10:42 AM

Uneasy rider - the new stencil job on the door looks great!

I removed, cleaned and reinstalled my lower pulley to try to reduce the wobble that is causing my fan belt to jump. I think I really need a new harmonic balancer, but dont want to put more money into this motor, since I hope to replace it within 6 mos. Belt seems a little smoother now, but gotta take it on the hiway for a 20 mile trip to really test it.

lolo33 · 08-02-2013, 11:02 AM

put some stuff into the bed and go to household waste storage site

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-02-2013, 11:03 AM

Ordered my line lock from summit this am.... easy burn outs here I come..
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VWNate1 · 08-02-2013, 11:15 AM

Walked out to it @ 03:30 , lit it off and drove away in a blue cloud of oil smoke.....

Did I ever tell you alls how much I LOVE THIS TRUCK ?

.

Bowties 'till I die .

ekgguy · 08-02-2013, 01:25 PM

Grabbed a buddy with a truck and trailer, loaded up the wives and the cooler, made the 760 mile round trip to Stratford OK (wife has family there) to pick up the completely rust free bed I bought while on Vacation a few weeks ago.

Now comes the fun part.... THE SWAP

MyDad'sTruck · 08-02-2013, 01:34 PM

Bought a "new" used T221 transfer case for the 68. Cant wait to start cleaning it up and find out if its gonna work, or be used for parts.

Expat_dude · 08-02-2013, 07:56 PM

Air cleaner arrived!

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mud.man.rj · 08-02-2013, 08:16 PM

sick truck, first time I saw it and still...

jc70chevy · 08-02-2013, 08:31 PM

looked at my bare frame and relized damn im in over my head lmao

Shyguy · 08-02-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jc70chevy

looked at my bare frame and relized damn im in over my head lmao

It happens to many of us. I am lucky my oldest son has a lot of experience working on these trucks and keeps me on track.

We lived on Webb St in Vallejo for over 23 years before we moved back here to Missouri.

Shyguy · 08-02-2013, 09:41 PM

Today I put seat belts in my 67, now I can get a safety inspection and get licensed.

When I closed the passenger's door I heared a sound of metal falling inside the door so I guess that is something to do another day.

mmiddle · 08-02-2013, 09:54 PM

ordered an Factory assembly Manual and a LS swap book. Downloaded the factory repair manual and wiring manual from this site. Bought Alum. wheels for a 99up GMC for my '70 for 40 bucks

sboris · 08-03-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MJs69CST

My safari window props for when I am parked.

That's makes it even coooler now..

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**70CHEVYBB** · 08-03-2013, 12:10 PM

I still can't post pics but I have installed my bed ,cab and one door. I also will be installing my windshield and rear window. Has anyone used gmcpauls window seals? Are they a good fit?

Tinkermc · 08-03-2013, 05:54 PM

Well this day in history I did walk by my truck twice to get to the weed eater. No fun today.

swamp rat · 08-03-2013, 11:53 PM

Nothing super extensive, after i cleaned out the fir needles out from under the cowl it did a little damage to the paint underneath, so i scuffed it up treated it with a rust converter and sprayed self etching primer yesterday then the first coat of flat black today..

heathbirkendahl · 08-04-2013, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DT1

I wanted to upgrade my audio to include hands free phone operation so I installed a new stereo under the dash. It's called a Media player because all it has is AM/FM and no CD. It has a USB port so I can use a memory stick to play all the music I can handle. Now I won't have to bother with CD's anymore.
The hands free for the phone is really a nice thing. The pictures are lousy quality because of the lighting and use of phone camera but if you look just above the new stereo, I attached a "Chevrolet" script emblem. I think it looks pretty cool there. The only thing that bugged me was the LCD display was very hard to see when driving in the daytime so I also dark tinted the rear window. It did the trick and also keeps the cab cooler.

Go KTM! Nice sticker. (Fellow KTM rider)
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Roush · 08-04-2013, 01:07 AM

Yesterday- spent 6 hrs sand blasting and wire wheeling the bottom of the cab. Then degreased, prepped and painted it with rubberized coating.
Today- another 6 hrs, sand blasted and wire wheeled then cleaned the drip rail, window channel and rocker areas. POR 15 in the drip rail (seam sealer is next) and painted the other stuff.
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08-01-2013, 09:07 AM	#7551
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I wanted to upgrade my audio to include hands free phone operation so I installed a new stereo under the dash. It's called a Media player because all it has is AM/FM and no CD. It has a USB port so I can use a memory stick to play all the music I can handle. Now I won't have to bother with CD's anymore. The hands free for the phone is really a nice thing. The pictures are lousy quality because of the lighting and use of phone camera but if you look just above the new stereo, I attached a "Chevrolet" script emblem. I think it looks pretty cool there. The only thing that bugged me was the LCD display was very hard to see when driving in the daytime so I also dark tinted the rear window. It did the trick and also keeps the cab cooler.

08-01-2013, 10:10 AM	#7552
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 473	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Major rust repair!! Thanks to member Wancosc356 for selling a patch panel. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe

08-01-2013, 10:27 AM	#7553
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,608	Re: What did you do to your truck today! GACK ! I' pleased to see you're tackleing this , 'A' Pillar repairs are tricky to say the least . Maybe I should save my old cab and cut it up for repair panels ? . I may have found the elusive 100 % rust free cab in Texas , we'll see . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

08-01-2013, 10:48 AM	#7554
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! Wow! So that's what I have to look forward to....an "A Pillar" repair job... I called the radiator shop and told them not to coat the outside of my gas tank.....I rather like the shiny look of the tank as it is. *That is one BEAUTIFUL yellow truck in the post above!

08-01-2013, 12:19 PM	#7556
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I went over the garage and said howdy to my '67. Then I unpacked the box of parts I got in a few days ago. A set of black seat belts, a gas tank sending unit and chrome bolts for the chrome steps. I plan on doing a little work on the truck tomorrow since I have a day off from work. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

08-01-2013, 05:09 PM	#7557
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! I bought a socket for my rachet-style lug wrench to fit the truck's lug nuts. I'll try to dig out a 4 way next time I'm by the junk yard. I just like a socket better although I found out I was running into the site of the tire with the handle! (yikes!) I got in my gasket and rubber order from Tucker's and bought up some brake drum tools at Advance Auto. I found out having the shop replace my truck's cab to frame bushings will run me $52.00 per bushing, including the two the factory tac welded (thanks Chevrolet for making my life needlessly harder).

08-02-2013, 10:42 AM	#7558
hpcgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern Cal Posts: 249	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Uneasy rider - the new stencil job on the door looks great! I removed, cleaned and reinstalled my lower pulley to try to reduce the wobble that is causing my fan belt to jump. I think I really need a new harmonic balancer, but dont want to put more money into this motor, since I hope to replace it within 6 mos. Belt seems a little smoother now, but gotta take it on the hiway for a 20 mile trip to really test it. __________________ 1967 GMC 1500 SWB. Driving this truck since I was 14.

08-02-2013, 11:02 AM	#7559
lolo33 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Givors - FRANCE Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today! put some stuff into the bed and go to household waste storage site __________________ '70 C10 shortbed - 350 Edelbrock equipped - 4/1 headers - 3" flowmaster exausts '07 MUSTANG V8 convertible - CAI Spectre - Brembo's - 3" flowmaster exhausts

08-02-2013, 11:03 AM	#7560
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Ordered my line lock from summit this am.... easy burn outs here I come.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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..

08-02-2013, 11:15 AM	#7561
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,608	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Walked out to it @ 03:30 , lit it off and drove away in a blue cloud of oil smoke..... Did I ever tell you alls how much I LOVE THIS TRUCK ? . Bowties 'till I die . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

08-02-2013, 01:25 PM	#7562
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Grabbed a buddy with a truck and trailer, loaded up the wives and the cooler, made the 760 mile round trip to Stratford OK (wife has family there) to pick up the completely rust free bed I bought while on Vacation a few weeks ago. Now comes the fun part.... THE SWAP __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

08-02-2013, 01:34 PM	#7563
MyDad'sTruck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 70	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bought a "new" used T221 transfer case for the 68. Cant wait to start cleaning it up and find out if its gonna work, or be used for parts.

08-02-2013, 07:56 PM	#7564
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Air cleaner arrived! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

08-02-2013, 08:16 PM	#7565
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! sick truck, first time I saw it and still... __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

08-02-2013, 08:31 PM	#7566
jc70chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: vallejo,ca Posts: 176	Re: What did you do to your truck today! looked at my bare frame and relized damn im in over my head lmao



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08-02-2013, 09:41 PM	#7568
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today I put seat belts in my 67, now I can get a safety inspection and get licensed. When I closed the passenger's door I heared a sound of metal falling inside the door so I guess that is something to do another day. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

08-02-2013, 09:54 PM	#7569
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ordered an Factory assembly Manual and a LS swap book. Downloaded the factory repair manual and wiring manual from this site. Bought Alum. wheels for a 99up GMC for my '70 for 40 bucks __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

08-03-2013, 12:10 PM	#7571
70CHEVYBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: chillicothe, illinois Posts: 688	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I still can't post pics but I have installed my bed ,cab and one door. I also will be installing my windshield and rear window. Has anyone used gmcpauls window seals? Are they a good fit?

08-03-2013, 05:54 PM	#7572
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,027	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well this day in history I did walk by my truck twice to get to the weed eater. No fun today.

08-03-2013, 11:53 PM	#7573
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nothing super extensive, after i cleaned out the fir needles out from under the cowl it did a little damage to the paint underneath, so i scuffed it up treated it with a rust converter and sprayed self etching primer yesterday then the first coat of flat black today.. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

08-04-2013, 01:07 AM	#7575
Roush Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 24	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Yesterday- spent 6 hrs sand blasting and wire wheeling the bottom of the cab. Then degreased, prepped and painted it with rubberized coating. Today- another 6 hrs, sand blasted and wire wheeled then cleaned the drip rail, window channel and rocker areas. POR 15 in the drip rail (seam sealer is next) and painted the other stuff. Posted via Mobile Device

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