What did you do with your truck today, take 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

***Liz*** · 09-28-2014, 07:27 PM

Yall have grown so much, you were crashing the site! Way to go !!

So here is your new and improved WDYDT thread. What did you do with your truck today?

NEWFISHER · 09-28-2014, 07:40 PM

Drove it with the new T5 conversion and enjoyed as many roads as we could find

ChuckDriver · 09-28-2014, 07:55 PM

Sweet Georgia Peaches!! Nice job Russell.

Indian113 · 09-28-2014, 08:28 PM

Thanks Liz! That's Awesome that there is getting to be so much activity on here.

fisherman420 · 09-29-2014, 12:52 AM

Looked at pictures of my truck progress. I was missing her because she is 1100kms away from where I'm working but all the awesome builds and pics on this site keep me going until I can get some more build hours in

oossuuu754 · 09-29-2014, 09:55 AM

Repainted the cab in an attempt to match the "Patina". Next week will "age" the paint by sanding and rusting it.

Michel · 10-07-2014, 07:17 AM

I have a big oil leak to the back transmission (SM420), so have ordered a new out put shaft seal.
In an attempt to replace the seal, I have removed the propeller shaft, parking brake drum and band, expecting to be able to remove the oil seal from the outside but I didn’t succeed. So I have removed the case rear casting. Just to discover that the rear main shaft bearing had a lot of play so needs replacement. I have so decided to remove the transmission from the truck, just to have a look at the other bearings. The main shaft front bearing is worn out too. Ended by an order for a bearings and seals kit.
I had the plan to replace the clutch throw out bearing as it is a bit noisy. The transmission being removed, I took the opportunity to have a look at the clutch so removed it just to discover that the disk is worn out and it is missing a part of it.
A good day! Had to order a new clutch too!
I have an oil leak at the rear axle. Am just wondering if I will have a look at it !

Cheers
Michel

oossuuu754 · 10-07-2014, 09:18 AM

"Aged" the Cab by sanding and rusting to match the original patina and get the desired "Rusto-Mod" look.

dinosaurdoctor · 02-05-2015, 10:44 PM

Sounds like my 48. The more I do the more I see to do.

crossfire84 · 10-10-2014, 05:32 PM

Finished welding my seat mounts now I just have to paint them. 1 more box checked off the to do list hanging on the wall, Woo Hoo!

OrrieG · 10-12-2014, 04:32 PM

Scored carpet for $5 at church fundraising sale. I love them no emotional attachment to any of the stuff so deals can be made. I paid full price! Now just need to cut and get edging put on. Enough to cover it 2-3 times so will not have to worry about day to day damage. From 76-2000 I just tossed in indoor outdoor stuff in what ever pattern caught by fancy at the time.

Denny55 · 10-14-2014, 11:32 PM

Really crappy picture, but I put the front fenders on!! Looking like a truck!!

crossfire84 · 10-15-2014, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Denny55

Really crappy picture, but I put the front fenders on!! Looking like a truck!!

nice!

ChuckDriver · 10-15-2014, 06:40 AM

Nice truck Denny55!

bufordtjustice · 02-08-2015, 06:17 PM

Cool truck Denny, what paint code is that? Torch red??

Mike

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Originally Posted by Denny55

Really crappy picture, but I put the front fenders on!! Looking like a truck!!

Rude Dude · 07-14-2016, 04:22 PM

Began to make some mini tubs bought off egay for $49 shipped included. I took 4 inches out with cut off wheel they were 7 3/4 now 3 3/4. Still working on them will post more after I am done.

Rude Dude · 07-14-2016, 04:23 PM

I could have welded them directly in but I decided to keep the edge cause I want them to bolt in.

ChuckDriver · 07-14-2016, 05:06 PM

Picked up a set of Black Widow Venom mufflers to replace my Flowmaster Super 40's!

Rude Dude · 07-14-2016, 06:10 PM

Finished grinding fenders

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Originally Posted by Rude Dude

I could have welded them directly in but I decided to keep the edge cause I want them to bolt in.

MiraclePieCo · 07-15-2016, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rude Dude

I could have welded them directly in but I decided to keep the edge cause I want them to bolt in.

That answers my question.

Today I took out my auxiliary trans cooler. My truck (350/350) has been running warmer on the freeway than in town, so I know it has an airflow problem. The trans cooler was out in front of the radiator and I suspected it was blocking the breeze. I mail-ordered another unit and will tuck it under the truck.

OrrieG · 07-18-2016, 11:40 PM

Replaced the trans pan (bad drain plug machining caused leak) with one with better design. No more leak.

thebebop · 10-15-2014, 09:43 AM

Got the front chrome back on and then the bed! Tomorrow is bed wood and door glass...

thebebop · 10-15-2014, 09:43 AM

Don't know how to reduce the size of those photos...sorry about that

Highsider · 10-15-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by thebebop

Don't know how to reduce the size of those photos...sorry about that

I like the large photos.

The truck looks great.

Apachemike · 10-15-2014, 09:51 AM

Removed the steering wheel on the 58 and installed the new fuel sending unit. Replaced the fuel fill hoses on the 59. Now I need to learn to add pictures :-)

09-28-2014, 07:27 PM	#1
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,731	What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Yall have grown so much, you were crashing the site! Way to go !! So here is your new and improved WDYDT thread. What did you do with your truck today?

09-28-2014, 07:40 PM	#2
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Drove it with the new T5 conversion and enjoyed as many roads as we could find __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

09-28-2014, 07:55 PM	#3
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Sweet Georgia Peaches!! Nice job Russell. __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

09-28-2014, 08:28 PM	#4
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Thanks Liz! That's Awesome that there is getting to be so much activity on here.

09-29-2014, 12:52 AM	#5
fisherman420 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 93	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Looked at pictures of my truck progress. I was missing her because she is 1100kms away from where I'm working but all the awesome builds and pics on this site keep me going until I can get some more build hours in

09-29-2014, 09:55 AM	#6
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Repainted the cab in an attempt to match the "Patina". Next week will "age" the paint by sanding and rusting it. Attached Images __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

10-07-2014, 07:17 AM	#7
Michel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: France Posts: 63	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I have a big oil leak to the back transmission (SM420), so have ordered a new out put shaft seal. In an attempt to replace the seal, I have removed the propeller shaft, parking brake drum and band, expecting to be able to remove the oil seal from the outside but I didn’t succeed. So I have removed the case rear casting. Just to discover that the rear main shaft bearing had a lot of play so needs replacement. I have so decided to remove the transmission from the truck, just to have a look at the other bearings. The main shaft front bearing is worn out too. Ended by an order for a bearings and seals kit. I had the plan to replace the clutch throw out bearing as it is a bit noisy. The transmission being removed, I took the opportunity to have a look at the clutch so removed it just to discover that the disk is worn out and it is missing a part of it. A good day! Had to order a new clutch too! I have an oil leak at the rear axle. Am just wondering if I will have a look at it ! Cheers Michel __________________ '55, Chevy 3600, 2nd serie, 3/4 ton, 235, 4 speed Muncie SM420, 4.57:1 rear axle

10-07-2014, 09:18 AM	#8
oossuuu754 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 395	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 "Aged" the Cab by sanding and rusting to match the original patina and get the desired "Rusto-Mod" look. Attached Images __________________ ---Shawn Cecil-1953 5 window build thread Skymangs..Chris of Old Sarge customs had a shop fire and was severly injured. To help with the medical bills and expenses a fund has been set up here....http://gofundme.com/c49h5mjx8 More details are here...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7253189

02-05-2015, 10:44 PM	#9
dinosaurdoctor Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 10	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Sounds like my 48. The more I do the more I see to do.

10-10-2014, 05:32 PM	#10
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,747	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Finished welding my seat mounts now I just have to paint them. 1 more box checked off the to do list hanging on the wall, Woo Hoo! __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

10-12-2014, 04:32 PM	#11
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Scored carpet for $5 at church fundraising sale. I love them no emotional attachment to any of the stuff so deals can be made. I paid full price! Now just need to cut and get edging put on. Enough to cover it 2-3 times so will not have to worry about day to day damage. From 76-2000 I just tossed in indoor outdoor stuff in what ever pattern caught by fancy at the time. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-14-2014, 11:32 PM	#12
Denny55 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Waynesville, Ohio Posts: 16	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Really crappy picture, but I put the front fenders on!! Looking like a truck!! Attached Images

10-15-2014, 06:40 AM	#14
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Nice truck Denny55! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-14-2016, 04:22 PM	#16
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Began to make some mini tubs bought off egay for $49 shipped included. I took 4 inches out with cut off wheel they were 7 3/4 now 3 3/4. Still working on them will post more after I am done. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

07-14-2016, 04:23 PM	#17
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I could have welded them directly in but I decided to keep the edge cause I want them to bolt in. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442



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07-14-2016, 05:06 PM	#18
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Picked up a set of Black Widow Venom mufflers to replace my Flowmaster Super 40's! Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-18-2016, 11:40 PM	#21
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Replaced the trans pan (bad drain plug machining caused leak) with one with better design. No more leak. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-15-2014, 09:43 AM	#22
thebebop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 88	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Got the front chrome back on and then the bed! Tomorrow is bed wood and door glass...

10-15-2014, 09:51 AM	#25
Apachemike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austell, Georgia Posts: 162	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Removed the steering wheel on the 58 and installed the new fuel sending unit. Replaced the fuel fill hoses on the 59. Now I need to learn to add pictures :-)

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