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Bakenaz · 08-01-2011, 12:23 PM

Installed power steering set up. Pulley still not lined up perfect but close.

zellway · 08-01-2011, 02:22 PM

Drove it to work and will all this week.

Almost all the drive ability is done. Now its time to get it looking better.

barry h. · 08-01-2011, 03:20 PM

tooooooo hot to work on it 109 here today,and and thats the cool day this week.

ARTISTIC · 08-01-2011, 03:37 PM

bolted together my whole new front end. Drives 100% better... too bad it didnt run that way too.

dukcaln · 08-01-2011, 09:01 PM

installed a seat out of an 87..... rails and all. just had to drill 4 new wholes. Olny thing I will need to do is add some spacer under the brackets to raise about two inches... other than that its good.......

here is a crappy picture... I will take a better one later and post it in my thread for the seat....

O, and I also re-timed to set at 14-16 btdc and bought new plugs accel. and will gap and install tonight.

BMERDOC · 08-01-2011, 09:10 PM

BAKENAZ!! My inline set up looks like yours and I'm lookin to install P/S can you start a thread about what you did? Mine have a 78ish inline 250 but your setup is the same. I would loooove to see what you started up with and how you finished.

*project 67 sub* · 08-01-2011, 10:12 PM

picked up some parts from Leddzepp.... some seat belts, and some headlight bezels

UNEASYRIDER · 08-01-2011, 11:30 PM

dukcaln · 08-03-2011, 06:42 PM

finally fixed my leaking rear differential, classic bottom of pumpkin leak.... all good now.. filled to top with new diff oil too.....

zellway · 08-03-2011, 07:01 PM

A little help to the cooling system!

No hloding me back in the AZ heat any more.

hjewell2 · 08-03-2011, 07:34 PM

Went to the body shop and looked at it. Almost done, but summer is ALMOST over too. Been there since may of this year.

wwotr · 08-03-2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hjewell2

Went to the body shop and looked at it. Almost done, but summer is ALMOST over too. Been there since may of this year.

Mine was in the Body Shop from Mid October until Mid January.
Had a 2 day time frame to get it home and in the Garage before we go 5 straight days of Snow.

Opposed to where we live now, is currently 113 Degrees with a Low of 87 Tonight.

chevytruckluver · 08-03-2011, 07:41 PM

Nothin....its just too hot today it hit 109 but with the breeze we had it felt 108...lol
I have stuff to do and parts waiting but I can get enough motivation to get out there...I hate it

wwotr · 08-03-2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

Nothin....its just too hot today it hit 109 but with the breeze we had it felt 108...lol
I have stuff to do and parts waiting but I can get enough motivation to get out there...I hate it

It was 116 earlier today (around 2pm) out here in the Palm Springs Area.
Down to 112 now.
The Weatherman is talking about a "Cool Down" this weekend.
Temps are Forcast to be in the 104-105 Range.
This is our 1st Summer in this area.
Now I can see why people wait for the "Winter Months" (Nov-April) to do things.
Our average rainfall is 5" per year.

Milty67_71 · 08-03-2011, 08:17 PM

Took out my drive shaft out and had a carrier bearing pressed on. Then I went cruising

hjewell2 · 08-03-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

It was 116 earlier today (around 2pm) out here in the Palm Springs Area.
Down to 112 now.
The Weatherman is talking about a "Cool Down" this weekend.
Temps are Forcast to be in the 104-105 Range.
This is our 1st Summer in this area.
Now I can see why people wait for the "Winter Months" (Nov-April) to do things.
Our average rainfall is 5" per year.

Two weeks ago we had 6'' of rain in one night In Michigan, now it is very humid, oh around 70% with temps around 90* mark.

eagleuh1 · 08-03-2011, 10:05 PM

I put a window ac in my garage and for the first time in a month didn't brake a sweat working on my truck today. It was 114 outside. Trying to figure out how my AC is going to work with a 2005 5.3 AC compressor and the 68 condensor and evap. I've got the Docs blocks adapters on and they fit. Have to figure out what Accumulator and orifce tube to use. Mostly scratched my head and remove old expansion valve and POV valve.

Wbrown · 08-03-2011, 10:14 PM

I'm with eagleuh1. I live just a little ways from ft. smith AR and the bank showed 113, so I stayed in my garage and built a switch panel and gauge cluster.

chevytruckluver · 08-03-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagleuh1

I put a window ac in my garage and for the first time in a month didn't brake a sweat working on my truck today. It was 114 outside. Trying to figure out how my AC is going to work with a 2005 5.3 AC compressor and the 68 condensor and evap. I've got the Docs blocks adapters on and they fit. Have to figure out what Accumulator and orifce tube to use. Mostly scratched my head and remove old expansion valve and POV valve.

Here is a new style evap and accumulator that fits the original a/c case
http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo...1030&Year=1972

eagleuh1 · 08-04-2011, 11:50 AM

Thanks for the link. I'm planning on just going to the yard and cutting off the fitting at the accumulator on the firewall and getting the section of tube and hose with the orifice tube in it. Will also have the service ports and switches and accumulator. I'll braze these in and get hose and fittings to finish from Docs Blcks. They have their headquarters down the road. Then just suck a vacuum for a couple hours and charge it up. I've already flushed the evap and condensor. Just will blow everything else out before installing. Thanks again. Jim

**RenoKeene** · 08-04-2011, 12:17 PM

Visited mine at the paint booth....

GMC69 · 08-04-2011, 07:12 PM

Picked up and installed both license plate frames.

I wonder if this will solve the biggest question I get asked....

ARTISTIC · 08-04-2011, 07:55 PM

I finished the rear spring and shock install... wow 4" drop looks fantastic.
But my question in all this is why dont new parts come with new hardware?

chevytruckluver · 08-04-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMC69

Picked up and installed both license plate frames.

I wonder if this will solve the biggest question I get asked....

Looks like you have answered all the important ones between the plates and the frames

flashed · 08-04-2011, 08:24 PM

Hey GMC69 ,what year is that truck ?

Sorry ,I couldnt resist .

08-01-2011, 12:23 PM	#2576
Bakenaz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 28	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed power steering set up. Pulley still not lined up perfect but close.

08-01-2011, 02:22 PM	#2577
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it to work and will all this week. Almost all the drive ability is done. Now its time to get it looking better. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- 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!!!!

08-01-2011, 03:20 PM	#2578
barry h. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arlington,Tx Posts: 103	Re: What did you do to your truck today! tooooooo hot to work on it 109 here today,and and thats the cool day this week.

08-01-2011, 03:37 PM	#2579
ARTISTIC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yukon Territories Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today! bolted together my whole new front end. Drives 100% better... too bad it didnt run that way too.

08-01-2011, 09:01 PM	#2580
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: What did you do to your truck today! installed a seat out of an 87..... rails and all. just had to drill 4 new wholes. Olny thing I will need to do is add some spacer under the brackets to raise about two inches... other than that its good....... here is a crappy picture... I will take a better one later and post it in my thread for the seat.... O, and I also re-timed to set at 14-16 btdc and bought new plugs accel. and will gap and install tonight. __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10 Last edited by dukcaln; 08-01-2011 at 09:05 PM. Reason: add picture

08-01-2011, 09:10 PM	#2581
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,935	Re: What did you do to your truck today! BAKENAZ!! My inline set up looks like yours and I'm lookin to install P/S can you start a thread about what you did? Mine have a 78ish inline 250 but your setup is the same. I would loooove to see what you started up with and how you finished. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

08-01-2011, 10:12 PM	#2582
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! picked up some parts from Leddzepp.... some seat belts, and some headlight bezels

08-01-2011, 11:30 PM	#2583
UNEASYRIDER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PHOENIX,ARIZONA Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today! __________________ DON'T BUILD IT IF YOUR NOT GONA DRIVE IT!!

08-03-2011, 06:42 PM	#2584
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: What did you do to your truck today! finally fixed my leaking rear differential, classic bottom of pumpkin leak.... all good now.. filled to top with new diff oil too..... __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

08-03-2011, 07:01 PM	#2585
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: What did you do to your truck today! A little help to the cooling system! No hloding me back in the AZ heat any more. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- 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!!!!

08-03-2011, 07:34 PM	#2586
hjewell2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: mich Posts: 654	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went to the body shop and looked at it. Almost done, but summer is ALMOST over too. Been there since may of this year.

08-03-2011, 07:41 PM	#2588
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nothin....its just too hot today it hit 109 but with the breeze we had it felt 108...lol I have stuff to do and parts waiting but I can get enough motivation to get out there...I hate it __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

08-03-2011, 08:17 PM	#2590
Milty67_71 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took out my drive shaft out and had a carrier bearing pressed on. Then I went cruising __________________ No brakes, more gas. -1971 C10 -1967 C10 -1999 Tahoe

08-03-2011, 10:05 PM	#2592
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put a window ac in my garage and for the first time in a month didn't brake a sweat working on my truck today. It was 114 outside. Trying to figure out how my AC is going to work with a 2005 5.3 AC compressor and the 68 condensor and evap. I've got the Docs blocks adapters on and they fit. Have to figure out what Accumulator and orifce tube to use. Mostly scratched my head and remove old expansion valve and POV valve.

08-03-2011, 10:14 PM	#2593
Wbrown Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: cameron oklahoma Posts: 146	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I'm with eagleuh1. I live just a little ways from ft. smith AR and the bank showed 113, so I stayed in my garage and built a switch panel and gauge cluster. Attached Images __________________ Master welder I've got a degree in metalfusionology



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08-04-2011, 11:50 AM	#2595
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Thanks for the link. I'm planning on just going to the yard and cutting off the fitting at the accumulator on the firewall and getting the section of tube and hose with the orifice tube in it. Will also have the service ports and switches and accumulator. I'll braze these in and get hose and fittings to finish from Docs Blcks. They have their headquarters down the road. Then just suck a vacuum for a couple hours and charge it up. I've already flushed the evap and condensor. Just will blow everything else out before installing. Thanks again. Jim

08-04-2011, 12:17 PM	#2596
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08-04-2011, 07:12 PM	#2597
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08-04-2011, 07:55 PM	#2598
ARTISTIC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yukon Territories Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I finished the rear spring and shock install... wow 4" drop looks fantastic. But my question in all this is why dont new parts come with new hardware?

08-04-2011, 08:24 PM	#2600
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