What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 195 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 01-14-2017, 07:36 PM

Another day another score! Picked up a bench seat and electric washer out of a Chevy truck for $100.00.
The seat has the arm rest in it and the one in my 71 was nice so I hope this one will seat good to.
The seat will need to be cleaned good and the old took out. I need a couple of days to do it and the next few weeks are going to be full. So that's on hold for awhile.

Got the jug mounted & wired but need the water hoses to complete.

For the guy's who want to do this mod a little info on wiring.
The pump is hot all the time. Run the red wire from pump to 12 volts. I placed a 20 amp fuse inline with it also. Run the ground to the dash switch and plug it to the inside wire on the switch. When you push the wiper button in the pump is activated.
The switch has 3 wires connected to it with a plastic holder. 2 wires are side by side the inside one is the one you want.

**chevy2tom** · 01-14-2017, 07:52 PM

Looks good Andy, I put one of those seats in my 64 last year (yet to be on the road lol)

**Already Gone** · 01-14-2017, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Another day another score! Picked up a bench seat and electric washer out of a Chevy truck for $100.00.
The seat has the arm rest in it and the one in my 71 was nice so I hope this one will seat good to.
The seat will need to be cleaned good and the old took out. I need a couple of days to do it and the next few weeks are going to be full. So that's on hold for awhile.

Got the jug mounted & wired but need the water hoses to complete.

For the guy's who want to do this mod a little info on wiring.
The pump is hot all the time. Run the red wire from pump to 12 volts. I placed a 20 amp fuse inline with it also. Run the ground to the dash switch and plug it to the inside wire on the switch. When you push the wiper button in the pump is activated.
The switch has 3 wires connected to it with a plastic holder. 2 wires are side by side the inside one is the one you want.

The seat color even matches your truck !!

Andy4639 · 01-14-2017, 08:15 PM

Yea well you all know I like red so it was a match in heaven for the Ramp Rat!

**GR8-68** · 01-14-2017, 08:17 PM

Sprayed on some primer

Andy4639 · 01-14-2017, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

Sprayed on some primer

Nice job sir!

custom10nut · 01-14-2017, 08:36 PM

Great score on the seat. Way back when I looked for that kind of seat for my truck, with no luck. I ended up scoring the Blazer Buckets that I have now though. Do you know what model truck that washer pump and reservoir came out of? I really seen the Blazer type but the one you show looks like it fits better

Andy4639 · 01-14-2017, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Great score on the seat. Way back when I looked for that kind of seat for my truck, with no luck. I ended up scoring the Blazer Buckets that I have now though. Do you know what model truck that washer pump and reservoir came out of? I really seen the Blazer type but the one you show looks like it fits better

I can't say for sure because the truck was just a frame with this hanging off the side with the brake booster and master cylinder. He didn't even charge me for it after I bought the seat.
I know it's 89 are above because that's all he has.

**rustytruck50** · 01-14-2017, 09:47 PM

Having a senior moment...see next post

**rustytruck50** · 01-14-2017, 09:51 PM

The all velour with the stripes (that's how I've always refered to them) like these first came out in 1990 & lasted through 1994 when the new dash & seats showed up in '95. I'm entertaining the same seat in my '72....just need to find some of the elusive green stuff to make it happen.

scooterpimp · 01-14-2017, 10:50 PM

Went on a road trip to pick up a cab & fender for my 71. By some miracle i actually found a very solid cab on the east coast!

DarkFlounder · 01-17-2017, 01:13 PM

Took Friday off and spent the 4 day weekend on the truck. Here's the short list of what I did...

Removed grill (replacement waiting in garage for sanding and paint)
Removed, sanded, primered and re-attached both fenders and hood.
Removed and replaced driver door.
Sanded and primered passenger door (no need to remove, hinges are good enough for now).
All new weatherstripping in both doors. Cut, scraped and wire-brushed off the old cab2door seal, replaced with push-on seals from 1st gen Dakota (works like a charm).
Cut access holes into both side footwell vents and removed a few decades of debris (Jeez, wtf was GM thinking, making that debris trap with no easy access).
Mounted new mirrors (year correct DG4 mounts with new elbows/heads)

No pics yet, it was dark by the time I finished.

colgad · 01-18-2017, 10:04 PM

Got the son in laws cab back on the frame today. It's been a slow go but it's progress!!!

**hewittca** · 01-19-2017, 09:41 AM

I started a shortbed conversion several months ago, and today was the first time I've had the bed and wheels on the truck since shortening the frame. Much to my satisfaction (and surprise), everything fit perfectly!

66clow · 01-19-2017, 10:09 AM

Ordered my personalized tags

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-19-2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 66clow

Ordered my personalized tags

Here ya go.

ole dollor · 01-19-2017, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hewittca

I started a shortbed conversion several months ago, and today was the first time I've had the bed and wheels on the truck since shortening the frame. Much to my satisfaction (and surprise), everything fit perfectly!

Looking Good ....

Custom/20 · 01-20-2017, 07:16 PM

Swapped out my leaky 18x10 wheels and tires for some 16x8 steel wheels with a set of 265x70/R16 tires! Also installed a cigarette lighter in the engine bay so I can finally use my rechargeable shop light since the wall charger crapped out.

San Diego Ron · 01-20-2017, 07:38 PM

Nothing major for me but finally had a muffler shop make a fix for my slow to fill gas tank fill tube.

74baggedbug · 01-21-2017, 09:43 AM

Gonna yank out the old transmission cooler lines and install this

Metaldoc · 01-21-2017, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by San Diego Ron

Nothing major for me but finally had a muffler shop make a fix for my slow to fill gas tank fill tube.

way better and safer.

72_swb · 01-21-2017, 10:35 AM

I put the new flex plate and starter on. Went with the 98 delco truck starter.
I adjusted my head lights and and went for a cruise.

San Diego Ron · 01-22-2017, 09:21 PM

It works.

Barnfind46 · 01-22-2017, 11:52 PM

My wife swept out all the leaves in the bed. She loves that truck as much as I do.

**Vero67** · 01-24-2017, 12:10 PM

I welded the right front spring shackle on my 67 K10 back together and ordered a new set. Finally my 45-50 mph shimmy is gone.

01-14-2017, 07:36 PM	#4851
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 Another day another score! Picked up a bench seat and electric washer out of a Chevy truck for $100.00. The seat has the arm rest in it and the one in my 71 was nice so I hope this one will seat good to. The seat will need to be cleaned good and the old took out. I need a couple of days to do it and the next few weeks are going to be full. So that's on hold for awhile. Got the jug mounted & wired but need the water hoses to complete. For the guy's who want to do this mod a little info on wiring. The pump is hot all the time. Run the red wire from pump to 12 volts. I placed a 20 amp fuse inline with it also. Run the ground to the dash switch and plug it to the inside wire on the switch. When you push the wiper button in the pump is activated. The switch has 3 wires connected to it with a plastic holder. 2 wires are side by side the inside one is the one you want. 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.

01-14-2017, 07:52 PM	#4852
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looks good Andy, I put one of those seats in my 64 last year (yet to be on the road lol)

01-14-2017, 08:15 PM	#4854
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 Yea well you all know I like red so it was a match in heaven for the Ramp Rat! __________________ 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.

01-14-2017, 08:17 PM	#4855
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Sprayed on some primer Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

01-14-2017, 08:36 PM	#4857
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,846	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Great score on the seat. Way back when I looked for that kind of seat for my truck, with no luck. I ended up scoring the Blazer Buckets that I have now though. Do you know what model truck that washer pump and reservoir came out of? I really seen the Blazer type but the one you show looks like it fits better

01-14-2017, 09:47 PM	#4859
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Having a senior moment...see next post Last edited by rustytruck50; 01-14-2017 at 09:54 PM.

01-14-2017, 09:51 PM	#4860
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The all velour with the stripes (that's how I've always refered to them) like these first came out in 1990 & lasted through 1994 when the new dash & seats showed up in '95. I'm entertaining the same seat in my '72....just need to find some of the elusive green stuff to make it happen. __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

01-14-2017, 10:50 PM	#4861
scooterpimp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Newark ,Delaware Posts: 158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went on a road trip to pick up a cab & fender for my 71. By some miracle i actually found a very solid cab on the east coast!

01-17-2017, 01:13 PM	#4862
DarkFlounder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 281	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took Friday off and spent the 4 day weekend on the truck. Here's the short list of what I did... Removed grill (replacement waiting in garage for sanding and paint) Removed, sanded, primered and re-attached both fenders and hood. Removed and replaced driver door. Sanded and primered passenger door (no need to remove, hinges are good enough for now). All new weatherstripping in both doors. Cut, scraped and wire-brushed off the old cab2door seal, replaced with push-on seals from 1st gen Dakota (works like a charm). Cut access holes into both side footwell vents and removed a few decades of debris (Jeez, wtf was GM thinking, making that debris trap with no easy access). Mounted new mirrors (year correct DG4 mounts with new elbows/heads) No pics yet, it was dark by the time I finished. __________________ 72 K2500 Sierra Longbed Wideside 350/TH350/NP205 66 Plymouth Barracuda 225 Slant6

01-18-2017, 10:04 PM	#4863
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the son in laws cab back on the frame today. It's been a slow go but it's progress!!! Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

01-19-2017, 09:41 AM	#4864
hewittca Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,725	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I started a shortbed conversion several months ago, and today was the first time I've had the bed and wheels on the truck since shortening the frame. Much to my satisfaction (and surprise), everything fit perfectly! __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

01-19-2017, 10:09 AM	#4865
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ordered my personalized tags

01-20-2017, 07:16 PM	#4868
Custom/20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 235	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Swapped out my leaky 18x10 wheels and tires for some 16x8 steel wheels with a set of 265x70/R16 tires! Also installed a cigarette lighter in the engine bay so I can finally use my rechargeable shop light since the wall charger crapped out. Attached Images

01-20-2017, 07:38 PM	#4869
San Diego Ron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 54	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nothing major for me but finally had a muffler shop make a fix for my slow to fill gas tank fill tube. Attached Images

01-21-2017, 09:43 AM	#4870
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 699	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Gonna yank out the old transmission cooler lines and install this



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01-21-2017, 10:35 AM	#4872
72_swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: dallas area Posts: 221	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I put the new flex plate and starter on. Went with the 98 delco truck starter. I adjusted my head lights and and went for a cruise. Attached Images __________________ 69 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=727311

01-22-2017, 09:21 PM	#4873
San Diego Ron Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 54	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II It works. Attached Images

01-22-2017, 11:52 PM	#4874
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My wife swept out all the leaves in the bed. She loves that truck as much as I do.

01-24-2017, 12:10 PM	#4875
Vero67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vero Beach FL Posts: 290	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I welded the right front spring shackle on my 67 K10 back together and ordered a new set. Finally my 45-50 mph shimmy is gone.

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