What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 163 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

berch 69GMC · 07-31-2016, 01:17 PM

Fixing up this foam for new covers. Dodge buddies I bought last year.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1469985197

OregonNed · 07-31-2016, 11:09 PM

Finished my inner fender install today. Both painted body color. Now on to getting the bed finished this coming weekend.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-01-2016, 12:20 AM

My stepdad threw an open pair of sheers "too me" yesterday morning. He's not quite right anymore (85, Marine Lt. Col.). I was backed up against a ledge at the time adjusting sprinklers. Anyway, it was my hand or upper chest, so off to the doc. tomorrow for a stab wound on the palm..................But I had prior arrangements (ha!), so I tore down the bed. Today was get organized day and I cleaned up the reverse housings...........Man, the rubber on three of four pieces were a mess. I realized today it's not corrosion, or at least mine weren't. The dirt came of with oil, rubber cleaner and a wire brush on a low setting. Took some patience like most everything else, but they turned out nice.

**tdangle** · 08-01-2016, 10:57 AM

I got new shocks at each corner put on and replace the upper A-Arm bushings on the drivers side. Big improvement!

In The Ten Ring · 08-01-2016, 05:55 PM

I bought 3M strip caulk and NAPA's version of "RTV silicon" and I've been playing around with how to get the heater box back together. Right now I await info on whether or not my rivets are the right length and I am having trouble getting the screws back into the wire-like brackets that hold the heater core over to the side.

matthamby · 08-01-2016, 07:19 PM

Did ya'll know the mufflers get really hot after driving around?

Got a little too close while checking the Universal Joint replacement size was correct.

matthamby · 08-01-2016, 07:21 PM

sorry, didn't mean to post 2x

In The Ten Ring · 08-01-2016, 10:13 PM

My mother burned her leg on the tailpipe of her 1975 Pontiac Bonneville badly once. Careful around hot things!

I forgot to mention earlier that I cleaned my heater motor's fan with about 100 Q tips. I couldn't get it off the motor shaft and was too afraid to force it. I cleaned it pretty well though, even used and old toothbrush.

In The Ten Ring · 08-01-2016, 10:21 PM

My mother burned her leg on the tailpipe of her 1975 Pontiac Bonneville badly once. Careful around hot things!

I forgot to mention earlier that I cleaned my heater motor's fan with about 100 Q tips. I couldn't get it off the motor shaft and was too afraid to force it. I cleaned it pretty well though, even used and old toothbrush.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-01-2016, 11:13 PM

Best thing for burns I've found is aloe vera, and lots of it. I once grabbed the exhaust pipe on a rotor till. It nailed me pretty good, instant blister. I caked aloe on and the next day....nothing.

matthamby · 08-01-2016, 11:23 PM

I sprayed it with unburn, it doesn't hurt, I didn't get it on quick enough it had started to blister before I could get it on. Last year I was tilling up a part of my yard, the tiller quit because something caught in the tines, so I kneeled down and placed my hand on the top for balance, what was on the top? - the muffler! I heard the sizzling, and the heat on my palm, jerked my hand back to see a wet hand print sizzle away, my wife was screaming, I jumped back shaking my hand, I could feel the heat, looked at my hand and nothing, heat was going away, I couldn't believe it! I had enough sweat on my hand that it protected my hand, you talk about having a guardian angle! It took a while to get my wife calmed down.

**dflarsen77** · 08-02-2016, 03:55 PM

Well bros I got my truck running. Got a new tank from Autozone, Spectra brand, fits like a charm. Fuel line plumbed, new fuel pressure regulator added, vent system hooked up. And I'm cruising. This is basically the first time I've been able to drive it since I drove it home in late June, and that was just an hour and a half on the freeway. Now that I drive it, the giant hole on one of the headers sounds terrible, the steering is really sloppy, and the brakes pull pretty hard left. And it was getting overheated a bit while I was putting around town, but it was 105 outside. But I've got plans for all of it! Woohoo!

Dave K. · 08-02-2016, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthamby

Did ya'll know the mufflers get really hot after driving around?

Got a little too close while checking the Universal Joint replacement size was correct.

Ouch, love hurts

**RodnRudy** · 08-02-2016, 06:26 PM

I spent yesterday and today doing the CLR bath treatment then used polishing compound and finally Mothers Cleaner Wax. She's ready for the Nats!

cornerstone · 08-02-2016, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodnRudy

I spent yesterday and today doing the CLR bath treatment then used polishing compound and finally Mothers Cleaner Wax. She's ready for the Nats!

Wow she's pretty. Congradulqtions are due! Elbow grease is not cheap but sure goes a long way!

Metaldoc · 08-03-2016, 01:22 PM

New diy door panels to finish up the interior. I used license plate plastic threaded clips in the missing weld nut locations for the door panels. They fit perfect.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-03-2016, 01:50 PM

Move them outside for a wash and new shoes on the blazer

**Grumpy old man** · 08-03-2016, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Best thing for burns I've found is aloe vera, and lots of it. I once grabbed the exhaust pipe on a rotor till. It nailed me pretty good, instant blister. I caked aloe on and the next day....nothing.

OLD GUY TRICK ... Use toothpaste ! It relives the burning feeling immediately and speeds healing overnite . works everytime !

and when you get flash burns to your eyes when speed tack welding , cut a regular potato and squeeze the potato juice into your eye it relives the burning feeling and works better than any over the counter eye medication

docrock · 08-03-2016, 04:26 PM

Changed the oil
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In The Ten Ring · 08-03-2016, 07:26 PM

I reassembled my heater box.

I used the RVT silicon and 3M strip caulk as suggested.

JG67 · 08-03-2016, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Installed some CPP lowering springs. Here is the after...

What drop did you get?

In The Ten Ring · 08-04-2016, 06:51 PM

I put my heater core into my reassembled heater box. I had to dispense with the rectangular gasket as I just couldn't line up the screws to the brackets with it on. As I wrested the heater core around trying to, part of the gasket can un-sealed with the heater core anyway.

I also cleaned the front of the cab where it mounts and removed all the old gasket caulk. The original paint there is very pretty!

Lavinia · 08-04-2016, 07:31 PM

I apologize but I can't for the life of me figure out how to post a question....so....I currently own a 1972 Chevy Cheyenne long bed truck, it came from Macon Georgia, on the tailgate the L in Chevrolet is upside down, does this give the truck more value? It looks like a factory mistake, but I am not sure. I would appreciate any help with this, thanks.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-04-2016, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lavinia

I apologize but I can't for the life of me figure out how to post a question....so....I currently own a 1972 Chevy Cheyenne long bed truck, it came from Macon Georgia, on the tailgate the L in Chevrolet is upside down, does this give the truck more value? It looks like a factory mistake, but I am not sure. I would appreciate any help with this, thanks.

I'd have to see a picture to even half way believe that .

Lavinia · 08-05-2016, 07:42 AM

Ok, I will take a picture....but does it make it more valuable?

07-31-2016, 01:17 PM	#4051
berch 69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boynton bch, FL Posts: 187	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fixing up this foam for new covers. Dodge buddies I bought last year. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1469985197 Attached Images

07-31-2016, 11:09 PM	#4052
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished my inner fender install today. Both painted body color. Now on to getting the bed finished this coming weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-01-2016, 12:20 AM	#4053
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My stepdad threw an open pair of sheers "too me" yesterday morning. He's not quite right anymore (85, Marine Lt. Col.). I was backed up against a ledge at the time adjusting sprinklers. Anyway, it was my hand or upper chest, so off to the doc. tomorrow for a stab wound on the palm..................But I had prior arrangements (ha!), so I tore down the bed. Today was get organized day and I cleaned up the reverse housings...........Man, the rubber on three of four pieces were a mess. I realized today it's not corrosion, or at least mine weren't. The dirt came of with oil, rubber cleaner and a wire brush on a low setting. Took some patience like most everything else, but they turned out nice. __________________ 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 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 08-01-2016 at 12:26 AM.

08-01-2016, 10:57 AM	#4054
tdangle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,209	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I got new shocks at each corner put on and replace the upper A-Arm bushings on the drivers side. Big improvement! __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

08-01-2016, 05:55 PM	#4055
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 I bought 3M strip caulk and NAPA's version of "RTV silicon" and I've been playing around with how to get the heater box back together. Right now I await info on whether or not my rivets are the right length and I am having trouble getting the screws back into the wire-like brackets that hold the heater core over to the side.

08-01-2016, 07:19 PM	#4056
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Did ya'll know the mufflers get really hot after driving around? Got a little too close while checking the Universal Joint replacement size was correct.

08-01-2016, 07:21 PM	#4057
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II sorry, didn't mean to post 2x

08-01-2016, 10:13 PM	#4058
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 My mother burned her leg on the tailpipe of her 1975 Pontiac Bonneville badly once. Careful around hot things! I forgot to mention earlier that I cleaned my heater motor's fan with about 100 Q tips. I couldn't get it off the motor shaft and was too afraid to force it. I cleaned it pretty well though, even used and old toothbrush.

08-01-2016, 10:21 PM	#4059
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 My mother burned her leg on the tailpipe of her 1975 Pontiac Bonneville badly once. Careful around hot things! I forgot to mention earlier that I cleaned my heater motor's fan with about 100 Q tips. I couldn't get it off the motor shaft and was too afraid to force it. I cleaned it pretty well though, even used and old toothbrush.

08-01-2016, 11:13 PM	#4060
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Best thing for burns I've found is aloe vera, and lots of it. I once grabbed the exhaust pipe on a rotor till. It nailed me pretty good, instant blister. I caked aloe on and the next day....nothing. __________________ 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

08-01-2016, 11:23 PM	#4061
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I sprayed it with unburn, it doesn't hurt, I didn't get it on quick enough it had started to blister before I could get it on. Last year I was tilling up a part of my yard, the tiller quit because something caught in the tines, so I kneeled down and placed my hand on the top for balance, what was on the top? - the muffler! I heard the sizzling, and the heat on my palm, jerked my hand back to see a wet hand print sizzle away, my wife was screaming, I jumped back shaking my hand, I could feel the heat, looked at my hand and nothing, heat was going away, I couldn't believe it! I had enough sweat on my hand that it protected my hand, you talk about having a guardian angle! It took a while to get my wife calmed down.

08-02-2016, 03:55 PM	#4062
dflarsen77 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Salida, CA Posts: 177	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well bros I got my truck running. Got a new tank from Autozone, Spectra brand, fits like a charm. Fuel line plumbed, new fuel pressure regulator added, vent system hooked up. And I'm cruising. This is basically the first time I've been able to drive it since I drove it home in late June, and that was just an hour and a half on the freeway. Now that I drive it, the giant hole on one of the headers sounds terrible, the steering is really sloppy, and the brakes pull pretty hard left. And it was getting overheated a bit while I was putting around town, but it was 105 outside. But I've got plans for all of it! Woohoo! __________________ David Larsen 1970 Chevrolet C-10

08-02-2016, 06:26 PM	#4064
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 spent yesterday and today doing the CLR bath treatment then used polishing compound and finally Mothers Cleaner Wax. She's ready for the Nats! Attached Images

08-03-2016, 01:22 PM	#4066
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New diy door panels to finish up the interior. I used license plate plastic threaded clips in the missing weld nut locations for the door panels. They fit perfect. Attached Images

08-03-2016, 01:50 PM	#4067
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Move them outside for a wash and new shoes on the blazer Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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08-03-2016, 04:26 PM	#4069
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Changed the oil __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

08-03-2016, 07:26 PM	#4070
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 I reassembled my heater box. I used the RVT silicon and 3M strip caulk as suggested.

08-04-2016, 06:51 PM	#4072
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 I put my heater core into my reassembled heater box. I had to dispense with the rectangular gasket as I just couldn't line up the screws to the brackets with it on. As I wrested the heater core around trying to, part of the gasket can un-sealed with the heater core anyway. I also cleaned the front of the cab where it mounts and removed all the old gasket caulk. The original paint there is very pretty!

08-04-2016, 07:31 PM	#4073
Lavinia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I apologize but I can't for the life of me figure out how to post a question....so....I currently own a 1972 Chevy Cheyenne long bed truck, it came from Macon Georgia, on the tailgate the L in Chevrolet is upside down, does this give the truck more value? It looks like a factory mistake, but I am not sure. I would appreciate any help with this, thanks.

08-05-2016, 07:42 AM	#4075
Lavinia Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ok, I will take a picture....but does it make it more valuable? Attached Images

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