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08-25-2015, 09:24 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Changed out the rag, shaft, boot for SS polished ujoints, vibration dampner, and new shaft.
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08-26-2015, 10:59 AM
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Location: South Westerlo, New York
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I changed out the center support bearing and u-joints on a 2 piece drive shaft. FYI, an L6 with a 3 speed manual transmission driveshaft is 68-1/4" long from center u-joint to center u-joint. A SBC with a 3 speed manual transmission is 71-1/2 inches from center u-joint to center u-joint. Both C-10s with 127 inch WB. I also noticed on mine, the center spline has 2 splines pushed together so its impossible to put the center yoke on wrong. that was nice of them
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08-29-2015, 07:00 PM
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Location: Gonzales, La
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Installed a new 150 amp chrome alternator and cleaned up some wiring under the hood on ol Samson. All those big electric fans, vintage AC, electric fuel pump suck some amps.
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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08-29-2015, 07:55 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
finally got the trim rings and center caps for the rims somethin about nice shiney chrome and polished stainless . I also got a new harness and relays for the headlights and h4 headlights and installed them . I didn't get pics of the harness today but I will tomorrow . way brighter in the daylight cant wait to drive at night .
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08-29-2015, 08:10 PM
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Location: Sandy, Oregon
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Took my truck to a local car show and got best highschooler a truck!
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My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold |
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08-29-2015, 08:11 PM
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Location: Sandy, Oregon
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
At the show
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My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold |
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08-29-2015, 11:07 PM
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Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix)
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Painted the back half of the frame. About 4 hours later installed the bed for the first time since I started the build (other than mock up), then bolted on my rear fenders. Took a long time to get to this point but today was a good day.
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08-30-2015, 08:00 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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08-30-2015, 01:12 PM
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Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Nothing! My buddy needed help with his 98 diesel dodge with the silly automatic ghost electrical trans issue.
Man I don't even that thing! I like simplicity in my truck! |
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08-30-2015, 04:16 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
got the pics of the headlight harness . I mounted the relays on the rad support because the wireing was too short to let me get to the fender and still be able to get to passenger side headlight . I could have mounted it on the other side on the battery box but I wanted to be closer to the main junction for the harness where the alternator and the voltage sensing wires tie in . its also closer to the headlight switch . the harness came with a male plug to plug into the old headlight plug so for now I used that and left the passenger side hanging unused so if theres a problem with the relays or harness I could go right back to the old . I did solder the power wire to the harness at the wire to the battery right next to the factory splice and it has a 30 amp fuse . this winter ill get rid of the old stuff and solder everything and re wrap so it looks factory . when I was changing the bulbs over to the h4 I had one in turned it on what a difference between the two . I took it for a ride last night couldn't believe the difference . all in I got about 60 bucks in the bulbs and harness great upgrade . I want to do led turn and brake lights should help out the electric system real nice
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08-30-2015, 07:36 PM
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Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix)
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Put front shocks on, new transmission mount,choke cable, and adjusted shift rod.
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08-31-2015, 11:02 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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08-31-2015, 11:07 AM
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Hung all the front sheet metal and put the bed back on.
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09-01-2015, 04:51 PM
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Location: Johnson City TN
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
My truck went under the knife to put on new dual exhaust. Went with two of Porters shorty mufflers and I really could not be happier with the sound.
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09-01-2015, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Space Coast, Fl.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
The Safelite guy came out this morning and treated a rock chip on the GMC that I picked up on I-95 last Thursday. Still see the little pock mark squarely in the center of the windshield but the nickel sized "FLOWER" inside is gone. I paid upfront and the insurance reimbursement check is supposed to be in the mail. First dealing with new collector insurance company. Changed from Haggerty to Heacock awhile back.
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Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!! |
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09-01-2015, 05:52 PM
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Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Got both front fenders & tailgate fixed.
  
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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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09-01-2015, 06:02 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Finished up AM radio repair/install with new speaker.
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09-01-2015, 06:23 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Got the starter on.. amazing everything lined up perfect on the first try.
Got the oil filter adapter on (and oil filter). Got the top of the radiator support fabricated and welded on... (just needs finishing up )
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09-04-2015, 11:59 AM
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Location: Wheeling, Illinois
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Used it as a truck, earning her keep!
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09-04-2015, 03:19 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Like chevy2tom I used it like a truck.
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----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!! |
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09-04-2015, 07:19 PM
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Location: Coarsegold, CA
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Oil and filter...I really have to put that rear main seal in. Not a lot of leak. But, *none* is the right amount.
Found a little drip of p.s. fluid on the lower hose. Maybe it's time to pull the motor, plug a couple of drizzles, and change to those fresh Vortec 062's. Put a chock in the bed for the motorized bike. BTW, in this pic the very rear straps are connected just to take up slack. No tension. Just trying to avoid a "tip". Hahahahaha! 
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M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. |
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09-04-2015, 07:28 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
It does look like you got a deal on straps Mag, sure like that bike, just
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09-04-2015, 08:28 PM
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Location: Gonzales, La
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I rewired my front headlight harness and electric fan set up to clean up the engine bay. Also polished the valve covers and air cleaner then drove around town. It's been a good day.
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MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club |
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09-05-2015, 12:36 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
New dash pad installed, billet glove box door on and Dakotas test fit/
  What a chuck of aluminium thing weighs about 6lbs - not kidding!
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09-05-2015, 06:57 PM
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Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix)
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Put on my newly painted grill and hood. Coming together.
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