What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 232 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Already Gone** · 09-05-2017, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Gauge was pointing about 2-4 mm over the first line in operating temperature,outside was very humid in the mid 90's. I had just taken it for a run on the freeway. Cooling systems can be a bear sometimes, I still get a little rust after a flush in my coolant reservoir. I should add also that I am using a 16 lb radiator cap which will flow both ways as it should with a reservoir.

The gauge never used to read this way that is why it got me worried. Gen I block with a hot Accel Super Coil HEI and R45ts plugs to burn off any oil blow by.

Do you think maybe the gauge is not working properly?
.

**paul blair** · 09-05-2017, 02:26 PM

Lookin GOOD Ned! I hope you will post some pics so we can see how much fun you are having. PB

**RodnRudy** · 09-05-2017, 04:50 PM

I installed my new LED tail/brake lights They are a ton brighter than the old 1157's. United Pacific brand, excellent quality.

**AussieinNC** · 09-05-2017, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

Getting ready for the Rod Run in Long Beach, WA this coming weekend. With the potential for rain at the coast, I gave the wood bed a coat of crystalline wax ahead of time.

Seriously...that truck is way to nice to get its feet wet! Cool ride Sir...

toolboxchev · 09-06-2017, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Do you think maybe the gauge is not working properly?
.

Yes I do, or that silly Harbor Freight infrared laser thermometer is way out of spec. I should have tested that thing against some boiling water. Someone on here has pointed out that the Teflon tape can interfere with an electrical connection.

NoStopN · 09-06-2017, 04:03 PM

Drove it to breakfast. Then I took my cousin of a Chevy to the levee.

toolboxchev · 09-06-2017, 04:57 PM

Decided to continue on with dialing my motor in. Nuthin special but I like em to run like a top. Pulled the valve covers and marked all the pushrods with a paint pen to make they were all spinning properly.

HA! All working as hoped for, 70k on the top end all those Comp Cams lifters are working. Did a quick valve adjustment and only found on that was a tad loose. Got here buttoned back up and checked the gauges.

Revs to 5500 no problem, no ticks, knocks or worries at this point, GOING FOR A DRIVE!

beaterku · 09-06-2017, 09:15 PM

Removed the side windows, wing windows, window regulators and door latches in both doors. Replaced a broken door latch relay, new wing windows and precision door wipes. While I was in there, cleaned up both regulators, painted and greased. Ditto for the door latches. Also installed a new lock set and adjusted the latches. Doors closes soft and lock for the first time in years. Also installed a little dynamat in the doors to soften the thud a little.

b.sharp · 09-06-2017, 10:20 PM

Hauled my tractor to the in laws to do a little bush hogging this weekend. My truck likes to work and does it well.

**Steeveedee** · 09-06-2017, 10:23 PM

Drove it!

My youngest son is driving my econobox to work while his car that he bought three months ago gets repaired, so I'm driving it. Some debris came out from under a truck while he was on his way to work, and he ran into it, with no place to dodge. 2017 KIA Soul with only 2600 miles on it.

The radiator core support was lunched, because it is plastic. My truck would have laughed at that debris, and said, "That all you got?", and flipped it into the next vehicle back...munch.

Ekliptix · 09-11-2017, 11:51 AM

Added these 2 stickers.

White sharpie'd the tire lettering for them to 'pop'. Actually, the lady did it.

mud.man.rj · 09-11-2017, 12:09 PM

Ah come on, the lady did your letters, smart move she looks very patient.
The factory stickers add the little missing pieces. Nice touch's.
Mudman.

**rustytruck50** · 09-11-2017, 11:36 PM

At the request of my Wife, I replaced the crusty broken down armrest pad on the drivers door....picked it up @ Classic Parts of America in KC this last weekend...maybe if she takes more opportunities to drive the truck, there will be more requests for upgrades

OregonNed · 09-12-2017, 12:41 AM

Got back from a car show on the coast last weekend. It rained a lot of the time so had to do the usual cleanup. It was a great time A good number of C10s during the cruise.

**paul blair** · 09-12-2017, 07:48 AM

Hi Ned, Any pics to share from your cruise and show trip?

wpavlis · 09-16-2017, 01:39 AM

Fumbled my way through a chassis greasing session

Johnnyrotten_72longb · 09-16-2017, 09:38 AM

I Picked it up!!! MINE ALL MINE!!!

72_swb · 09-16-2017, 10:31 AM

Congratulations johnny. Enjoy. Looks good

Johnnyrotten_72longb · 09-16-2017, 11:18 AM

Going to be a project, but its a driver currently. cant eat an elephant all at one meal, gotta take it bite by bite. Eventually it will rival your beauty!! But thanks

Gillnetter · 09-16-2017, 01:28 PM

Got my bed wood in!

Possmguts · 09-16-2017, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gillnetter

Got my bed wood in!

Looks really nice... what a pain in the butt right?

FRCvette · 09-16-2017, 09:15 PM

Installed 2 1/2 inch drop spindles and 1 inch lower springs.

**rustytruck50** · 09-16-2017, 11:50 PM

Installed my eBay Camaro/Vega GT steering wheel, upgraded my '80s era 6x9 door speakers with a $20 pair of Swap Meet Pioneer's (best money spent in quite awhile) & installed the middle seat belt I bought from Speedway last year....inching up on it! Lol

In The Ten Ring · 09-17-2017, 01:58 AM

Made good gains (yesterday as it's now 2 AM). Removed grill and passenger side outer fender. Chased threads (dad did this) on four bolt holes we had cross threaded into getting that far in assembly.

I opened up 1 hole in the core support and 3 holes in the grill brackets with a die grinder after making those with chalk. Put fender and grill back on. Now only 1 hole won't line up (naturally one that did line up last time---SMH).

So I am closer to having it together!

Andy4639 · 09-17-2017, 10:53 AM

I loaded the ramp truck up Friday and had new forks built for the chopper!

Yea it's a bicycle!

Red Neck Enigneering motor cycles cut me some 1-1/4" tubes for it.

09-05-2017, 02:26 PM	#5777
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 326	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Lookin GOOD Ned! I hope you will post some pics so we can see how much fun you are having. PB

09-05-2017, 04:50 PM	#5778
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I installed my new LED tail/brake lights They are a ton brighter than the old 1157's. United Pacific brand, excellent quality. Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

09-06-2017, 04:03 PM	#5781
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove it to breakfast. Then I took my cousin of a Chevy to the levee. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

09-06-2017, 04:57 PM	#5782
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Decided to continue on with dialing my motor in. Nuthin special but I like em to run like a top. Pulled the valve covers and marked all the pushrods with a paint pen to make they were all spinning properly. HA! All working as hoped for, 70k on the top end all those Comp Cams lifters are working. Did a quick valve adjustment and only found on that was a tad loose. Got here buttoned back up and checked the gauges. Revs to 5500 no problem, no ticks, knocks or worries at this point, GOING FOR A DRIVE!

09-06-2017, 09:15 PM	#5783
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Removed the side windows, wing windows, window regulators and door latches in both doors. Replaced a broken door latch relay, new wing windows and precision door wipes. While I was in there, cleaned up both regulators, painted and greased. Ditto for the door latches. Also installed a new lock set and adjusted the latches. Doors closes soft and lock for the first time in years. Also installed a little dynamat in the doors to soften the thud a little. Last edited by beaterku; 09-06-2017 at 09:30 PM.

09-06-2017, 10:20 PM	#5784
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hauled my tractor to the in laws to do a little bush hogging this weekend. My truck likes to work and does it well. Attached Images

09-06-2017, 10:23 PM	#5785
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,091	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove it! My youngest son is driving my econobox to work while his car that he bought three months ago gets repaired, so I'm driving it. Some debris came out from under a truck while he was on his way to work, and he ran into it, with no place to dodge. 2017 KIA Soul with only 2600 miles on it. The radiator core support was lunched, because it is plastic. My truck would have laughed at that debris, and said, "That all you got?", and flipped it into the next vehicle back...munch. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-11-2017, 11:51 AM	#5786
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 674	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Added these 2 stickers. White sharpie'd the tire lettering for them to 'pop'. Actually, the lady did it. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

09-11-2017, 12:09 PM	#5787
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 Ah come on, the lady did your letters, smart move she looks very patient. The factory stickers add the little missing pieces. Nice touch's. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-11-2017, 11:36 PM	#5788
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II At the request of my Wife, I replaced the crusty broken down armrest pad on the drivers door....picked it up @ Classic Parts of America in KC this last weekend...maybe if she takes more opportunities to drive the truck, there will be more requests for upgrades __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold Last edited by rustytruck50; 09-11-2017 at 11:41 PM.

09-12-2017, 12:41 AM	#5789
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got back from a car show on the coast last weekend. It rained a lot of the time so had to do the usual cleanup. It was a great time A good number of C10s during the cruise. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

09-12-2017, 07:48 AM	#5790
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 326	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hi Ned, Any pics to share from your cruise and show trip?

09-16-2017, 01:39 AM	#5791
wpavlis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona Posts: 313	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fumbled my way through a chassis greasing session

09-16-2017, 09:38 AM	#5792
Johnnyrotten_72longb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 3	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I Picked it up!!! MINE ALL MINE!!! Attached Images

09-16-2017, 10:31 AM	#5793
72_swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: dallas area Posts: 221	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Congratulations johnny. Enjoy. Looks good __________________ 69 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727311



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

09-16-2017, 11:18 AM	#5794
Johnnyrotten_72longb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 3	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Going to be a project, but its a driver currently. cant eat an elephant all at one meal, gotta take it bite by bite. Eventually it will rival your beauty!! But thanks

09-16-2017, 01:28 PM	#5795
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my bed wood in! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

09-16-2017, 09:15 PM	#5797
FRCvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: cincy Posts: 694	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed 2 1/2 inch drop spindles and 1 inch lower springs. __________________ There's something women like about a pick-up man 1967 c10 swb Stepside 2004 SSR 2013 Silverado swb

09-16-2017, 11:50 PM	#5798
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed my eBay Camaro/Vega GT steering wheel, upgraded my '80s era 6x9 door speakers with a $20 pair of Swap Meet Pioneer's (best money spent in quite awhile) & installed the middle seat belt I bought from Speedway last year....inching up on it! Lol __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

09-17-2017, 01:58 AM	#5799
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 Made good gains (yesterday as it's now 2 AM). Removed grill and passenger side outer fender. Chased threads (dad did this) on four bolt holes we had cross threaded into getting that far in assembly. I opened up 1 hole in the core support and 3 holes in the grill brackets with a die grinder after making those with chalk. Put fender and grill back on. Now only 1 hole won't line up (naturally one that did line up last time---SMH). So I am closer to having it together!

09-17-2017, 10:53 AM	#5800
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I loaded the ramp truck up Friday and had new forks built for the chopper! Yea it's a bicycle! Red Neck Enigneering motor cycles cut me some 1-1/4" tubes for it. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.