What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 106 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mud.man.rj · 08-16-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 88fordf150

Pushed it outside for a bath.

Whooo. like to here that run, she isn't an 88F150, may have to change your handle to chevy power.

kingstrider · 08-16-2015, 09:14 PM

I changed the door locks and ignition key to a set that only uses one key instead of two. The hardest part was removing the window crank and door handle, I didn't have a tool so used the rag trick. At least now I can finally lock my doors. Oh I also ordered some more parts from Classic Industries and saved nearly $50 thanks to the 'dog days of summer' sale. That included a new front lamp harness to replace the one that Bubba hacked up.

TheCougarine · 08-17-2015, 05:31 PM

Put on this cool old front plate from the 70's I found online.

9teen69 · 08-17-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCougarine

Put on this cool old front plate from the 70's I found online.

toolboxchev · 08-17-2015, 11:50 PM

Tried to R & R the Pitman Arm, ugh! Even the tool I rented will not pull it off. Years ago when I replaced the steering box the dang thing almost dropped off, now it wont budge.

Even ground down the out side of the arm at the shaft to get the tool to fit better.

Progress yet no results.

hamjet · 08-18-2015, 10:55 AM

I put on some decals and made a new Colt shifter while listening to Hank on the 8 track.. life is good...

9teen69 · 08-18-2015, 11:07 AM

[QUOTE=hamjet;7277402]I put on some decals and made a new Colt shifter while listening to Hank on the 8 track.. life is good...[/QUOTE

That shifter is too cool and love the sticker!

TheCougarine · 08-18-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

Thanks!

jethro5333 · 08-21-2015, 04:33 PM

new fuel tank in. get it hooked up then I can get the interior back in. have to wait til I heal up some more from surgery. not supposed to pick up anything heavy and that seat ain't light.

cooperhw · 08-21-2015, 05:54 PM

Got my truck (Homer) to start, stop, go forwards and backwards. Not far mind you (about 10') but under his own power none the less. Milestone after 8 long months of blood, sweat, and tears. Few grinding discs, and some welding wire.

:met al:

64chevtruck · 08-21-2015, 06:11 PM

I made another adjustment to my caster and camber that worked excelent, Ground down my brake calipers and added a 1/4 inch wheel spacer so I could run stock rims with rings and moons. Then went on a trip to the beach,

CST10 · 08-21-2015, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64chevtruck

I made another adjustment to my caster and camber that worked excelent, Ground down my brake calipers and added a 1/4 inch wheel spacer so I could run stock rims with rings and moons. Then went on a trip to the beach,

Nice truck.

fartblossom · 08-22-2015, 11:23 AM

I finally stopped my oil plug leak. PO had over-tightened the plug and messed up threads. I tried a simple single oversized plug and no luck. Then I tried this double plug from Dorman and added some high temp sealant to the treads.

http://www.autozone.com/external-eng...hv/133360_0_0/

Since over-tightening again would be no bueno, I slowly tightened it, checking for seeping every 20 minutes, first two times it leaked I tightened an eighth of a turn and waited. Finally stopped. WOOT!

firedemon · 08-22-2015, 04:27 PM

went to start the truck this morning to go to work real hard start and when it did it ran like I was missing a cylinder or two. once I was able to get the rpms up it smothed out but you could still tell something wasn't right . I managed to get it to work poped the hood took off the air cleaner sprayed the carb out good blew some compressed air through the passages still crap . pulled the plugs all look good so I checked the timing because I keep it just loose enough to adjust it when needed couldn't get it to settle out . pulled the cap found the problem points almost closed on high lobe distributor was bone dry it must have rubbed the plastic down enough to close the gap it was 3 thousandths . being a little broke at the moment I had to cheat it a little put some antisieze on the cam and rubbing block on the points to help slow the wear till next week . adjusted it to 18 thousandths set the timing running perfect again . love how easy these are to work on.

magwakeenercew2jh · 08-22-2015, 05:10 PM

Cleaned out the beginning of mouse nests and a few of their "leavings".
Replaced the pic of the "girls" that had suffered from heat exhaustion.

A/C is so cold that I haven't changed the aluminum blank we made for the classier aluminum
one that Tom made and gave me for a wonderful present.... and that I had anodized black.

This fall, for sure!!!

In the meantime, the girls are back in shape.

88Stanger · 08-22-2015, 05:47 PM

painted the frame. start frame assy. tomorrow.

**FIREBALL** · 08-23-2015, 12:44 AM

Well despite I've had a bad sinus infection hitting me lately, I had something irritating me on my truck. So we all know the story if something's driving u crazy in the back of your mind what do u do, figure it out right! Well I was having a issue with my dome was staying on all the time! I traced wiring, headlight switch and so on. Well it turns out apparently/somehow the wrong bulb got put up in the cargo lamp housing and was grounding the dome light to stay on so, problem solved. Lol so while on this journey I decided I was making my cargo light that I never use into a 3rd led brake light so my next project is on......

CST10 · 08-23-2015, 04:07 PM

Well ol Samson got a new battery and a coolant system flush today.

boraxman · 08-23-2015, 04:30 PM

Got the top of my dash painted a nice black, couple coats...Also fitted my recent board purchase Dakota Digitals to my old bezel...

doc2491 · 08-23-2015, 04:45 PM

Bought it for my 15 yr old....first vehicle. 67 with 69 front end. 70k original miles. He loves it!!

jdalexa84 · 08-23-2015, 05:22 PM

I changed the gauges out in my cluster to the ones from a 76+ square body. I like having numbers in stead of letters

jdalexa84 · 08-23-2015, 05:23 PM

How do I rotate an image

Andy4639 · 08-23-2015, 06:42 PM

[quote=ole dollor;7273793]

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Had a local guy come to the house and detailed it. Cleaned it up very nicely! Truck looks killer in the sunlight. We touched up the front of the hood and the bumper both.
Fixing to put some clear bra on it I hope in a week are so.

as nice as that truck is I did not think it needed any thing . its really got a shine now......I like it a lot...Don

Thanks Don, sorry I left for the beach and haven't had any computers there. Just my phone and it's not setup for this forum.
Going tomorrow and get pricing on the clear bra stuff I hope.

magwakeenercew2jh · 08-23-2015, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jdalexa84

How do I rotate an image

Here ya go.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-25-2015, 08:38 PM

Yesterday was for my truck. I built a work bench with a shelf. Then ran the cable for the "clothesline" I built for my wife (aka parts hanger).

Today I started tearing into the inside of the cab. Finding the darnedest things, like a chuck key inside a duct hose. Couldn't tell ya.

08-16-2015, 09:14 PM	#2627
kingstrider Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Uncle Sam knows Posts: 286	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I changed the door locks and ignition key to a set that only uses one key instead of two. The hardest part was removing the window crank and door handle, I didn't have a tool so used the rag trick. At least now I can finally lock my doors. Oh I also ordered some more parts from Classic Industries and saved nearly $50 thanks to the 'dog days of summer' sale. That included a new front lamp harness to replace the one that Bubba hacked up.

08-17-2015, 05:31 PM	#2628
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put on this cool old front plate from the 70's I found online.

08-17-2015, 11:50 PM	#2630
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 Tried to R & R the Pitman Arm, ugh! Even the tool I rented will not pull it off. Years ago when I replaced the steering box the dang thing almost dropped off, now it wont budge. Even ground down the out side of the arm at the shaft to get the tool to fit better. Progress yet no results.

08-18-2015, 10:55 AM	#2631
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I put on some decals and made a new Colt shifter while listening to Hank on the 8 track.. life is good... Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

08-18-2015, 11:07 AM	#2632
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [QUOTE=hamjet;7277402]I put on some decals and made a new Colt shifter while listening to Hank on the 8 track.. life is good...[/QUOTE That shifter is too cool and love the sticker! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

08-21-2015, 04:33 PM	#2634
jethro5333 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: deltaville virginia Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II new fuel tank in. get it hooked up then I can get the interior back in. have to wait til I heal up some more from surgery. not supposed to pick up anything heavy and that seat ain't light. Attached Images

08-21-2015, 05:54 PM	#2635
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my truck (Homer) to start, stop, go forwards and backwards. Not far mind you (about 10') but under his own power none the less. Milestone after 8 long months of blood, sweat, and tears. Few grinding discs, and some welding wire.:met al: Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

08-21-2015, 06:11 PM	#2636
64chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rochester Wa. Posts: 395	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I made another adjustment to my caster and camber that worked excelent, Ground down my brake calipers and added a 1/4 inch wheel spacer so I could run stock rims with rings and moons. Then went on a trip to the beach, Attached Images __________________ 64 C10 Fleetside LB 4 Sp/292 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=602438 70 GMC 1500 Fleetside LB 3OT/350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...83#post6767983 76 GMC CCLB Dually Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691612 79 GMC 3500 Fleetside LB 454/400 90 Suburban Silverado 4x4 350/700R4 97 1500 Cheyenne Short Fleet 350/5sp

08-22-2015, 11:23 AM	#2638
fartblossom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: frisco tx Posts: 99	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally stopped my oil plug leak. PO had over-tightened the plug and messed up threads. I tried a simple single oversized plug and no luck. Then I tried this double plug from Dorman and added some high temp sealant to the treads. http://www.autozone.com/external-eng...hv/133360_0_0/ Since over-tightening again would be no bueno, I slowly tightened it, checking for seeping every 20 minutes, first two times it leaked I tightened an eighth of a turn and waited. Finally stopped. WOOT!

08-22-2015, 04:27 PM	#2639
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II went to start the truck this morning to go to work real hard start and when it did it ran like I was missing a cylinder or two. once I was able to get the rpms up it smothed out but you could still tell something wasn't right . I managed to get it to work poped the hood took off the air cleaner sprayed the carb out good blew some compressed air through the passages still crap . pulled the plugs all look good so I checked the timing because I keep it just loose enough to adjust it when needed couldn't get it to settle out . pulled the cap found the problem points almost closed on high lobe distributor was bone dry it must have rubbed the plastic down enough to close the gap it was 3 thousandths . being a little broke at the moment I had to cheat it a little put some antisieze on the cam and rubbing block on the points to help slow the wear till next week . adjusted it to 18 thousandths set the timing running perfect again . love how easy these are to work on.

08-22-2015, 05:10 PM	#2640
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cleaned out the beginning of mouse nests and a few of their "leavings". Replaced the pic of the "girls" that had suffered from heat exhaustion. A/C is so cold that I haven't changed the aluminum blank we made for the classier aluminum one that Tom made and gave me for a wonderful present.... and that I had anodized black. This fall, for sure!!! In the meantime, the girls are back in shape. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

08-22-2015, 05:47 PM	#2641
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II painted the frame. start frame assy. tomorrow.

08-23-2015, 12:44 AM	#2642
FIREBALL (007) aka Houdini Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ROCKMART/ROME GA Posts: 354	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well despite I've had a bad sinus infection hitting me lately, I had something irritating me on my truck. So we all know the story if something's driving u crazy in the back of your mind what do u do, figure it out right! Well I was having a issue with my dome was staying on all the time! I traced wiring, headlight switch and so on. Well it turns out apparently/somehow the wrong bulb got put up in the cargo lamp housing and was grounding the dome light to stay on so, problem solved. Lol so while on this journey I decided I was making my cargo light that I never use into a 3rd led brake light so my next project is on...... __________________ Live life one day at a time!

08-23-2015, 04:07 PM	#2643
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well ol Samson got a new battery and a coolant system flush today. __________________ 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

08-23-2015, 04:30 PM	#2644
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the top of my dash painted a nice black, couple coats...Also fitted my recent board purchase Dakota Digitals to my old bezel... __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351



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08-23-2015, 04:45 PM	#2645
doc2491 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: greensburg, in Posts: 14	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Bought it for my 15 yr old....first vehicle. 67 with 69 front end. 70k original miles. He loves it!! Attached Images

08-23-2015, 05:22 PM	#2646
jdalexa84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lampasas, Texas Posts: 234	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I changed the gauges out in my cluster to the ones from a 76+ square body. I like having numbers in stead of letters Attached Images

08-23-2015, 05:23 PM	#2647
jdalexa84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lampasas, Texas Posts: 234	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II How do I rotate an image

08-25-2015, 08:38 PM	#2650
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday was for my truck. I built a work bench with a shelf. Then ran the cable for the "clothesline" I built for my wife (aka parts hanger). Today I started tearing into the inside of the cab. Finding the darnedest things, like a chuck key inside a duct hose. Couldn't tell ya. __________________ 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 of OEM identifications and part numbers, all 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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