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Markuli · 02-25-2019, 10:12 AM

Yesterday I went to go look at an LQ4 setup some guy had in his C15. Would have been a good deal/ good way to go, if the engine didn't knock...

Looks like I'm sticking to an older gen small block and saving the new stuff for down the road a ways, when I save enough to do it the right way, complete with a TKO.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-25-2019, 12:03 PM

I went to the DMV and paid up my tags.

My mail has been screwed up since I moved twice, so I was late because I never got the bill. But the DMV was very understanding... Well no they weren't. That was a joke. They hosed me out of over $600 and could care less.

My registration was apparently sent to my house in So. Cal. and my tenant was supposed to forward anything important to me. I guess he forgot about that, and I think his rent is about to go up.

I did an address change online when I moved, but that didn't seem to work, because it still showed my old address on 3 of my cars when I was at the DMV. But at least they smile when they take your money.

At least it's done now. Hopefully.

My new expensive sticker.

rcazwillis · 02-25-2019, 04:22 PM

Sunday - state inspection. $7.00
Today - title and registration. $121.
Legal to drive on the public roads. Priceless.
Cheesy, but made me smile...

mygmctruck1 · 02-25-2019, 04:27 PM

I looked at it , than sat down to ponder .

72c20customcamper · 02-25-2019, 07:15 PM

Well between the snow squalls 27° temps and 60 mph winds I managed to get the tank out of the 68. Need to get it boiled out full of rust .Just wondering what the 440 behind the tank and under the hood mean. Also my truck must have been made on a Friday. Runs all over the interior . Even the dash I'll get picks of if tomorrow.

**Steeveedee** · 02-25-2019, 11:57 PM

Or made on Monday, when they all came in hung over. I can attest to seeing the guys going across the street to the "Chevy-Ho" at lunch time at the Van Nuys AD, and coming staggering back drunk as rats. Of course, the only "trucks" we built were El Caminos, and the occasional GMC Sprint.

Before going to work there, I worked at a dealer, and we had an El Camino come in with runs about every foot or so, on both sides. The Zone Office guy made a point to inspect that one!

He wouldn't believe it, until he saw it. How many people could have laid eyes on it and not said a thing? Crazy. It came from the Van Nuys plant, as I recall.

72c20customcamper · 02-26-2019, 09:29 AM

Steevedee you hit . I knew a couple of guys that worked in the Terrytown NY plant. One worked at ny uncles body shop and every Friday he would be a little tipsy. He would get to the shop around 3pm .

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-26-2019, 11:17 PM

Installed the spindles and coil springs today. Two big sons and the weight of the engine made it easy, even with stock height coils.

Now that the suspension is in I'll say this about Moog. It would be nice if they included all the hardware, and the right hardware too. Luckily my old castle nuts were refinished. Among other things they gave me 5/8" nuts for 1/2" studs.

That and zerk fittings aren't what they used to be. I used the old ones.

66clow · 02-27-2019, 12:43 AM

I found out what a 50 year old speaker looks like🤣 and did some cab sanding.

72c20customcamper · 03-02-2019, 07:09 PM

Put the tank back in and got her running for more than a couple of minutes. Next it's a tune up and a steering box.

KQQL IT · 03-02-2019, 07:57 PM

Driving lessons.

rjs53 · 03-03-2019, 12:08 AM

Worked on the seat brackets. Cut them down and inch and got the mounts so it sits back 2". And pulled it out of the garage and turned it around under its own power for the first time.

OregonNed · 03-03-2019, 12:37 AM

Took a sunny morning cruise

**zicc1835** · 03-03-2019, 10:17 PM

met up with a welder today to help Fab my exhaust this Kid is good... buddy of mine has a couple race cars recomended him Im stoked he will tig all ...i saw some of his work on stainless on the race cars unbelievable

**SoCoC10** · 03-04-2019, 12:10 AM

Paint work on the K10 Cheyenne is done. Assembly has begun...

**3757chevy** · 03-04-2019, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Paint work on the K10 Cheyenne is done. Assembly has begun...

Wow. Within two weeks of getting the Blazer back. You're gonna be busy.

**rechinca** · 03-04-2019, 10:42 PM

Two hours and I managed to get all of the OEM spark plug stands and wire routing clips installed as well as most of the new ground straps. Sooo much easier to do when you don’t have a radiator, exhaust manifolds and inner fenders in the way under the hood.

cornerstone · 03-05-2019, 02:14 AM

I wanted to get the cab back on the dolly so I can finish smoothing out the firewall... but the bed was on it. It took quite a bit of finagling and figuring but it’s done.

**zicc1835** · 03-05-2019, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

I wanted to get the cab back on the dolly so I can finish smoothing out the firewall... but the bed was on it. It took quite a bit of finagling and figuring but it’s done.

is that attacment lifting the bed available or did you fab it?

72c20customcamper · 03-05-2019, 11:19 AM

Appers to be an engine hoist.

Good work on getting it switched around.

**zicc1835** · 03-05-2019, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Appers to be an engine hoist.

Good work on getting it switched around.

maybe you and I are refering to the same thing Im talking about the blue apparatus you can barely see inside the bed , I have one that lifts the cab that you attach to the engine hoist(i have successfully moved my cab solo) Im wondering if there is something you can use to put inside the bed to lift with no damage ....looks like thats what he did/has /used??

Metaldoc · 03-05-2019, 12:24 PM

Power widows made from the manual regs.

66clow · 03-06-2019, 12:22 PM

Never ending sanding and body work. 😭

rjs53 · 03-06-2019, 12:49 PM

Sanding, it seems like it’s never enough

66clow · 03-06-2019, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjs53

Sanding, it seems like it’s never enough

Yes you always want to do just a little bit more. Lol

02-25-2019, 10:12 AM	#301
Markuli Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Riverdale, NJ Posts: 85	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yesterday I went to go look at an LQ4 setup some guy had in his C15. Would have been a good deal/ good way to go, if the engine didn't knock... Looks like I'm sticking to an older gen small block and saving the new stuff for down the road a ways, when I save enough to do it the right way, complete with a TKO.

02-25-2019, 12:03 PM	#302
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I went to the DMV and paid up my tags. My mail has been screwed up since I moved twice, so I was late because I never got the bill. But the DMV was very understanding... Well no they weren't. That was a joke. They hosed me out of over $600 and could care less. My registration was apparently sent to my house in So. Cal. and my tenant was supposed to forward anything important to me. I guess he forgot about that, and I think his rent is about to go up. I did an address change online when I moved, but that didn't seem to work, because it still showed my old address on 3 of my cars when I was at the DMV. But at least they smile when they take your money. At least it's done now. Hopefully. My new expensive sticker. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-25-2019, 04:22 PM	#303
rcazwillis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 309	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Sunday - state inspection. $7.00 Today - title and registration. $121. Legal to drive on the public roads. Priceless. Cheesy, but made me smile... Attached Images __________________ Zane's 71 Build

02-25-2019, 04:27 PM	#304
mygmctruck1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Munising,Mi Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I looked at it , than sat down to ponder .

02-25-2019, 07:15 PM	#305
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well between the snow squalls 27° temps and 60 mph winds I managed to get the tank out of the 68. Need to get it boiled out full of rust .Just wondering what the 440 behind the tank and under the hood mean. Also my truck must have been made on a Friday. Runs all over the interior . Even the dash I'll get picks of if tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-25-2019, 11:57 PM	#306
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,088	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Or made on Monday, when they all came in hung over. I can attest to seeing the guys going across the street to the "Chevy-Ho" at lunch time at the Van Nuys AD, and coming staggering back drunk as rats. Of course, the only "trucks" we built were El Caminos, and the occasional GMC Sprint. Before going to work there, I worked at a dealer, and we had an El Camino come in with runs about every foot or so, on both sides. The Zone Office guy made a point to inspect that one! He wouldn't believe it, until he saw it. How many people could have laid eyes on it and not said a thing? Crazy. It came from the Van Nuys plant, as I recall. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-26-2019, 09:29 AM	#307
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Steevedee you hit . I knew a couple of guys that worked in the Terrytown NY plant. One worked at ny uncles body shop and every Friday he would be a little tipsy. He would get to the shop around 3pm . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-26-2019, 11:17 PM	#308
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed the spindles and coil springs today. Two big sons and the weight of the engine made it easy, even with stock height coils. Now that the suspension is in I'll say this about Moog. It would be nice if they included all the hardware, and the right hardware too. Luckily my old castle nuts were refinished. Among other things they gave me 5/8" nuts for 1/2" studs. That and zerk fittings aren't what they used to be. I used the old ones. Attached Images __________________ 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

02-27-2019, 12:43 AM	#309
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I found out what a 50 year old speaker looks like🤣 and did some cab sanding. Attached Images

03-02-2019, 07:09 PM	#310
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put the tank back in and got her running for more than a couple of minutes. Next it's a tune up and a steering box. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-02-2019, 07:57 PM	#311
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,130	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Driving lessons. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-03-2019, 12:08 AM	#312
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Worked on the seat brackets. Cut them down and inch and got the mounts so it sits back 2". And pulled it out of the garage and turned it around under its own power for the first time. __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

03-03-2019, 12:37 AM	#313
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took a sunny morning cruise Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

03-03-2019, 10:17 PM	#314
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,111	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter met up with a welder today to help Fab my exhaust this Kid is good... buddy of mine has a couple race cars recomended him Im stoked he will tig all ...i saw some of his work on stainless on the race cars unbelievable __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

03-04-2019, 12:10 AM	#315
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Paint work on the K10 Cheyenne is done. Assembly has begun... Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count



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03-04-2019, 10:42 PM	#317
rechinca Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 528	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Two hours and I managed to get all of the OEM spark plug stands and wire routing clips installed as well as most of the new ground straps. Sooo much easier to do when you don’t have a radiator, exhaust manifolds and inner fenders in the way under the hood. __________________ 1971 Custom/10 - 350/3 speed, Orange/White roof

03-05-2019, 02:14 AM	#318
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I wanted to get the cab back on the dolly so I can finish smoothing out the firewall... but the bed was on it. It took quite a bit of finagling and figuring but it’s done. Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-05-2019, 11:19 AM	#320
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Appers to be an engine hoist. Good work on getting it switched around. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-05-2019, 12:24 PM	#322
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Power widows made from the manual regs. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

03-06-2019, 12:22 PM	#323
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Never ending sanding and body work. 😭 Attached Images

03-06-2019, 12:49 PM	#324
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