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OregonNed 07-12-2020 12:20 AM

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Cleaned up and ready to cruise to a show about an hour and a half away with 3 or 4 other trucks.. first good trip of 2020 for me

Happy_dan 07-13-2020 12:01 PM

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Started to work on removing corrosion and cleaning up the original wheels. In case I actually decide to use them. I finished getting all 5 and the friction rings cleaned up and in primer. Waiting on flaps to arrive from Coker. Then I have to decide if I actually want to use them.

https://photos.imageevent.com/happy_...1676CAF012.JPG

countr 07-17-2020 09:36 PM

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Installed my tires, wheels and caps on the 67 4x4

Thanks Russ

gmc684x4 07-17-2020 10:13 PM

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Going through an engine my son and i pulled last weekend strong runner was rebuilt a year or two before the truck it was in was wrecked got it on a stand cleaning getting it ready for fresh paint and gaskets

OregonNed 07-18-2020 12:46 AM

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Clean up after the only car show I will attend this year (due to Covid) Took a pic before garaging it again.

Greasey Harley 07-18-2020 01:00 AM

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Drove the darn thing.
First time in several months!!!!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=25942
...Then I did a big fat burnout in that parking lot right there :burnout:

OregonNed 07-18-2020 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Greasey Harley (Post 8776619)
Drove the darn thing.
First time in several months!!!!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=25942
...Then I did a big fat burnout in that parking lot right there :burnout:

Nice! One of my current "wants" are slotted wheels like you have. They look great!

SRU1436 07-18-2020 09:58 AM

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Changed the accelerator pump, spring and air horn gasket on the Quadra jet. It eliminated the slight bog in the beginning of the throttle.

ohboy321 07-18-2020 05:14 PM

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I siphoned about 15 gallons of old gas out of my tank. For reasons out of my control the fuel will be 2 years old by the time I get it running again this fall. Pulled the sending unit and it looks like it is fairly new. Also pulled a stick out of the tank....must have been kids.

Indyuke 07-20-2020 01:01 PM

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Cleaned up and converted the old oil bath air cleaner to paper element.

Boog 07-21-2020 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ohboy321 (Post 8776911)
I siphoned about 15 gallons of old gas out of my tank. For reasons out of my control the fuel will be 2 years old by the time I get it running again this fall. Pulled the sending unit and it looks like it is fairly new. Also pulled a stick out of the tank....must have been kids.

The stick could have been used to check gas level if the gauge quit working. ;)

Ol Blue K20 07-21-2020 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog (Post 8779320)
The stick could have been used to check gas level if the gauge quit working. ;)

I used to use a yardstick for my gauge....:lol:

Boog 07-21-2020 02:06 PM

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A lot of us have.

ohboy321 07-21-2020 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog (Post 8779320)
The stick could have been used to check gas level if the gauge quit working. ;)

Before I put the sending unit back in I pulled out a valve stem cap....would love to know the story on how it got there.

bry593 07-21-2020 07:10 PM

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1. Blasted and painted a set of horns I got from Danny. Installed and annoyed my neighbors with glee.
2. Completed 1st oil and filter change on my GM crate HT383. Surprisingly little iron on the magnetic drain plug. Filled with 30w diesel oil and a wix filter. Used traveller brand from tractor supply. Next oil change will use 5w30 synthetic.

Steeveedee 07-21-2020 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ohboy321 (Post 8779362)
Before I put the sending unit back in I pulled out a valve stem cap....would love to know the story on how it got there.

Might be a story like how one of my little sisters at about the age of 5 thought it would be nice to play "gas station", and put the garden hose into the gas tank of my dad's truck and fill it up! :lol: Not to mention the rocks and dirt. :eek:

Happy_dan 07-22-2020 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by countr (Post 8776527)
Installed my tires, wheels and caps on the 67 4x4

Thanks Russ

I am very jealous of this! I wish I could just get the tires mounted on mine. No one wants to touch the friction ring wheels. I am calling another company today that deals with tractor trailers. They said the old timer that does them was on vacation last rime I called.

67C10Step 07-22-2020 01:42 PM

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New cab bushings installed. Nothing torqued to spec yet because I have it up on jack stands with the entire front end out. Want to wait until I get it back on the ground to line it all up.

Wire wheeling, blasting, and painting A frames and stuff waiting on my disc brake kit with drop spindles to arrive.

greekoneaz 07-23-2020 02:25 PM

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Actually what i did on my truck...1st time in 15 years

dropped my tank and removed the FP, ordered a new tank and sending unit

random rocks and sand in the old tank... might be original stamping says USS with 12 7 66 date

basketcase 07-25-2020 01:54 PM

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Working on the wiring. I'm re-routing it so it's out of sight for the most part. That requires lengthening and some new connectors. Since most of my harnesses are in good shape and still pliable I might as well use them instead of buying new harnesses and cutting them up to lengthen. Also installed a relay harness for the headlights.

Tom

CryingJoker 07-26-2020 12:13 PM

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Started cleaning on a set of GM transport wheels I recently picked up cheap. Decided since 1 was more faded than the others they needed a touch up while I waited on tires to ship. And figured why not change it a little from normal black or white. Painted dodge granite crystal on a gamble and I'm digging the results so far. Think I did fairly well first time trying to clear coat wheels.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0cbfc5fb_c.jpg20200725_155739 by James Williams, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...333313c0_c.jpg20200725_155751 by James Williams, on Flickr

Ol Blue K20 07-26-2020 12:45 PM

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They look good. I may paint the rally's on my Elkie that color.

tdangle 07-26-2020 04:04 PM

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Finished going thru the hydraulic system for my 4 wheel drum brakes. Did the rears couple of weeks ago. No issues except a lot of moisture and crud in the wheel cylinders and a worn star wheel on the adjuster. Finally got to the front ones yesterday. No leaking and really in good shape inside, no moisture that I could determine. But what a pain getting the wheel cylinders off. the bolts are almost behind the spindle frame. And looks like the drums are close to end of life. Linings like like new hoses are date coded 12-31-01 and in pretty good shape. Looking into a disc brake upgrade.

DeadheadNM 07-26-2020 08:44 PM

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Drove it down the road to pickup some corn for dinner. Corn is sold roadside on the honor system. Sunflowers are starting to bloom.

Steeveedee 07-26-2020 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM (Post 8782284)
Drove it down the road to pickup some corn for dinner. Corn is sold roadside on the honor system. Sunflowers are starting to bloom.

That sure as shootin' ain't California! You'd find no corn, no money, no table, no shade and no cash box around here. And they'd probably throw the cabbage at passing cars. Of course, my nice little corner here, we just have crack heads.


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