What did you get done to your truck this weekend? 8/4/19 edition - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**old Rusty C10** · 08-04-2019, 07:06 PM

A while back we had this on this board and it was kinda a way for us to all connect and share our progress on these trucks we all love so dearly.. It died off after a while and I decided to bring it back again and see how it goes. If you want post photos and the stories of your weekend adventures, repairs, restoration, or whatever involving your squarebodies...

So Friday I drove out to one of the members here and picked up a newer inner fender well for the bed of the 76 . Today when I finally had a moment I took my old rotted one out and had to get out about three completely rusted bolts out of the bed and surprisingly it was not as rusted as I feared along the bed floor.
My son showed up and we planned for possibly next week doing his left rocker and cab corner on his 87.
the rest of the day was spent trying to get my nephews ram charger running and my son in laws brakes done in his E350

sweetk30 · 08-04-2019, 07:11 PM

fresh coat of red on the important stuff . figure keep them tailgaters off my butt if there seeing red .

and worked the truck and pickup trailer #1 with firewood duty .

pontiac6269 · 08-04-2019, 09:18 PM

Started tack welding the passenger cab corner on my 81 C20.

focusedontheprize · 08-04-2019, 11:25 PM

Started to upgrade the steering on Dixie.

abig84 · 08-05-2019, 01:56 AM

Edit

ops wrong sub forum

KQQL IT · 08-05-2019, 01:58 AM

Sprayed the U-pol raptor liner. Little darker than I expected

SCOTI · 08-05-2019, 12:06 PM

I finished up the installation/swap from the OE rag-joint/collapsible shaft set-up to the Jeep/Cherokee XJ u-joint/collapsible shaft.

I noticed while I was in there that my driver side brake line was leaking/seeping @ the caliper. It appears to have made hard contact w/the x-member when @ full lock on the steering. I researched brake line options & found there were 2 different p/n's for HD trucks. Mine had the wrong one's which technically fit fine but could put the hard-line under the x-member in certain situations. Not an issue for a stocker but definitely a concern for a bagged truck. I purchased the 'correct' lines & after mild tweaks feel much more comfortable there won't be future issues.

I also replaced the outer upper bag plate bolts on both sides. Because of the leaks & dirt build-up on the driver side, I could see the bag was barely contacting the bolt head when collapsed. I swapped in some button head bolts to minimize the possibility of contact.

DieselSJ · 08-05-2019, 01:47 PM

Got the TH400 pulled, new flywheel, clutch, bellhousing installed. Stabbed the NV4500. Installed pedal box (well, box in, now just need to reinstall steering column).

**Palf70Step** · 08-05-2019, 01:57 PM

Slowly getting the engine back in and together for the 81. Keep running into little hick-ups and waiting on some more parts

08-04-2019, 07:11 PM	#2
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: What did you get done to your truck this weekend? 8/4/19 edition fresh coat of red on the important stuff . figure keep them tailgaters off my butt if there seeing red . and worked the truck and pickup trailer #1 with firewood duty . Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

08-04-2019, 09:18 PM	#3
pontiac6269 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sparta, WI Posts: 86	Re: What did you get done to your truck this weekend? 8/4/19 edition Started tack welding the passenger cab corner on my 81 C20. __________________ Eric 2001 Ford F350 EC dually 7.3 1981 Chevy C20 to K20 350 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Pontiac 1969 Pontiac GTO 400

08-04-2019, 11:25 PM	#4
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: What did you get done to your truck this weekend? 8/4/19 edition Started to upgrade the steering on Dixie. Attached Images __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

08-05-2019, 01:56 AM	#5
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	Re: What did you get done to your truck this weekend? 8/4/19 edition Editops wrong sub forum Last edited by abig84; 08-05-2019 at 02:12 AM.

08-05-2019, 01:58 AM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,130	Re: What did you get done to your truck this weekend? 8/4/19 edition Sprayed the U-pol raptor liner. Little darker than I expected Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-04-2019, 07:06 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,260	What did you get done to your truck this weekend? 8/4/19 edition A while back we had this on this board and it was kinda a way for us to all connect and share our progress on these trucks we all love so dearly.. It died off after a while and I decided to bring it back again and see how it goes. If you want post photos and the stories of your weekend adventures, repairs, restoration, or whatever involving your squarebodies... So Friday I drove out to one of the members here and picked up a newer inner fender well for the bed of the 76 . Today when I finally had a moment I took my old rotted one out and had to get out about three completely rusted bolts out of the bed and surprisingly it was not as rusted as I feared along the bed floor. My son showed up and we planned for possibly next week doing his left rocker and cab corner on his 87. the rest of the day was spent trying to get my nephews ram charger running and my son in laws brakes done in his E350 __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-05-2019, 12:06 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: What did you get done to your truck this weekend? 8/4/19 edition I finished up the installation/swap from the OE rag-joint/collapsible shaft set-up to the Jeep/Cherokee XJ u-joint/collapsible shaft. I noticed while I was in there that my driver side brake line was leaking/seeping @ the caliper. It appears to have made hard contact w/the x-member when @ full lock on the steering. I researched brake line options & found there were 2 different p/n's for HD trucks. Mine had the wrong one's which technically fit fine but could put the hard-line under the x-member in certain situations. Not an issue for a stocker but definitely a concern for a bagged truck. I purchased the 'correct' lines & after mild tweaks feel much more comfortable there won't be future issues. I also replaced the outer upper bag plate bolts on both sides. Because of the leaks & dirt build-up on the driver side, I could see the bag was barely contacting the bolt head when collapsed. I swapped in some button head bolts to minimize the possibility of contact. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-05-2019, 01:47 PM	#8
DieselSJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 574	Re: What did you get done to your truck this weekend? 8/4/19 edition Got the TH400 pulled, new flywheel, clutch, bellhousing installed. Stabbed the NV4500. Installed pedal box (well, box in, now just need to reinstall steering column). __________________ 87 R30 CC Dually, TBI 454, NV4500, zero rust barn find 87 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 6.5 turbodiesel, 700R4

08-05-2019, 01:57 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,640	Re: What did you get done to your truck this weekend? 8/4/19 edition Slowly getting the engine back in and together for the 81. Keep running into little hick-ups and waiting on some more parts Attached Images __________________ 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!



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