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10-06-2016, 10:40 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Put her to work, hauled 3 loads of firewood about 20 miles thru the back roads...nice day today.
Tom
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10-06-2016, 10:44 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Always nice to see one working as they are meant to be !
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-Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH
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10-07-2016, 01:44 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Got my new crate motor installed tonight.
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1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307
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10-07-2016, 02:48 AM
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Location: Clearwater Beach Florida
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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10-07-2016, 10:15 AM
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Location: Washington State
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Just got the entire truck built from scratch and running, got 100 miles on it and after some good financial things, changing out iron heads to aluminum, new intake to match, change to floor shifted auto, new dual electric radiator fans, full MSD ignition and finally taking out 3.07 non-posi gears and installing all new Eaton Posi, 3.42 gears. this will finish off 90% of the real wants for the truck. It truly is a never ending story....
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10-07-2016, 07:21 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I took my freshly powder coated rallys to Discount Tire and had them install new rubber. I went with 225/70 15 on the front and 275/60 15 on the rear. Went with Cooper Cobras, they were almost $300 cheaper than Goodrich TA's. I'm kind of liking the look without trim rings but I'm going to get them eventually.
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10-07-2016, 08:30 PM
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10-07-2016, 08:57 PM
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10-07-2016, 09:40 PM
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Location: West Virginia
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Loaded up the oil and antifreeze I drained in 2013. County is doing a free old fluid collection tomorrow. I couldn't get rid of that antifreeze anywhere! No one would take it.
The old gasoline was easy to get rid of, just did a "free for hauling" ad and it was gone the day of printing. |
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10-08-2016, 09:21 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Chip guard applied to the bottom of the cab. Now to prime it and spray some color.
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10-08-2016, 01:48 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
While removing hurricane shutters, the mailman brought me some interior pieces created by Grumpy Old Man. They are gorgeous!
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10-08-2016, 02:35 PM
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10-08-2016, 07:21 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I purchased a new, stock oil dipstick and installed. A perfect fit. Also replace the new Earls swivel fuel pump to line connector I bought new that leaked - Summit shipped me a new one immediately, (kudos to them!) and the new one is perfect - no leaks. Took the truck for an early fall drive too.
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10-08-2016, 07:43 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Put on the second coat of frame paint ( POR )
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10-08-2016, 08:00 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Reassembled exhaust manifold, put on new carburetor and modified oil bath to fit. Painted and cleaned quite a bit of the engine as well over the past 2 days.
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10-08-2016, 10:04 PM
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Location: Northern Nevada
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Drained tank, removed some fuel lines. Removed hardware from the bench seat, stored bench seat with spare boxes under the cap on my Tundra. I don't have the luxury of a lot of space, but a tear-down sure uses it up. I have parts in four rooms and the garage of course. The wife loves it.
Trust me, the build will be FAR easier than the tear-down.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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10-08-2016, 10:44 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I drove the ramp truck loaded with my gas cart to our local truck club picnic!
I was happy it made the 3hr ride with no problems other than the radiator is leaking.
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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. |
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10-08-2016, 11:03 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Good looking ramp truck, don't see those very often and useful too.
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10-09-2016, 12:29 AM
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Yeah. Nice. I could have used that truck more times than one. Today, I finally uncovered RAT and put the charger on the battery. Tomorrow, if it doesn't start, I've got family here to hand-put her in the garage. I've waited too long to change out the starter. Pressed my luck. Now, it's time to climb under. Also, I'm putting in a little better quality electric fuel pump...replacing the cheapo that's on the frame rail behind the passenger side of the cab.. I forget what the new one is. But it's healthy. The old one seemed to starve out the carb when I was either taking a long "passing" upgrade... ....Or when I was being a "Bad Boy".
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10-09-2016, 12:34 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
About time you got back to the old girl Mag, miss you posting that beauty.
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10-09-2016, 04:28 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Bought some reclaimed wood and cut to fit. Now need to bolt it down. $150 worth of wood. Bought a bunch of new bolts at loews for $25. May sand and stain later down the road. Hasn't had a bed floor since I bought it in March. Should quiet down the turndowns some
 or echo louder. 
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10-09-2016, 05:42 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Fixed a broken wire on my alternator. Not sure when it broke but it left me stranded at the supermarket on Saturday. AAA had it back in the driveway in no time and it was an easy fix. AAA guy said it was his 5th antique of the morning...there are a lot of leaf peepers this time of year. One of the PO's was not so handy in the wiring department.
I picked up the truck in June, and have put 1000+ trouble free miles on it. I have no complaints whatsoever considering where I started. |
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10-09-2016, 09:18 AM
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10-09-2016, 05:23 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Installed billet radio bezel that's been sitting in my garage for 8 years! Now to get some speakers and a new radio!
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10-09-2016, 05:41 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I repaired the broken door check strap on the driver's door. It took me less than 30 minutes with parts from Classic Parts. I used a 3/16 roll pin punch to remove the roll pin. I had to remove the door panel to gain access.
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