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BMERDOC · 06-26-2011, 03:56 PM

Added JC Whit "soundmaster" chambered muffler and a shiny turn down. $24 muffler, $8 turndown. All very temporary until I can get it to work and start phase two.

Bennett68C10 · 06-26-2011, 04:25 PM

Got my 700r4 cleaned up and painted along with my transmission pan. Also put in my new chrome oil dipstick and spark plug wire looms.

eightbanger · 06-26-2011, 06:28 PM

Finally reassembled the TH400 today after it's rebuild....oh! & fixed the oil leak on the pan....getting closer to being back on the road.

^^Nice paint job Bennett^^

vectorit · 06-26-2011, 06:33 PM

Pulled all three benches out, and re carpeted the floor front to back.
Installed my last piece of body trim - a little 7" piece that I have been hunting for for many years. (Thanks MAR-K!)

Bishop73 · 06-27-2011, 08:02 AM

Installed a set of LMC 3 point seatbelts and a new center lap belt. Well, that was actually Friday but I haven't been on to post it.

GMC69 · 06-27-2011, 07:44 PM

Went and picked up and installed a new fuel sending unit. Now I can actually tell how much gas I have, lol.

mdaven@aol.com · 06-27-2011, 08:31 PM

Took out the seat, removed the carpet, started cleaning the cab floor in preparation for the new rubber mat. Need to patch a couple rust spots first, then new door seals, etc. Does it ever end?????

ItsRandy · 06-28-2011, 01:20 AM

Replaced a rocker panel, lower "A" pillar and inner cowl panel.

Dano69c10 · 06-28-2011, 01:47 AM

Put a new carb on th '70 last week. Tonite "threw a tune-up" on the '70. Now I need to replace the front seal on the tranny, it's leakin' like crazy.

Brock · 06-28-2011, 09:53 AM

I actually DROVE it...first time its moved under its own power in the 4 years since I've had it...who knows how long before that.

dougminton · 06-28-2011, 11:59 AM

I drove it to work on drag radials.
In the rain, What a ride that was a couple of times.

Low & Slow · 06-28-2011, 01:22 PM

Figuring out why my front brake res was empty lastnight after discovering no brakes pulling out of the driveway.
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67Slider · 06-28-2011, 07:38 PM

Installed a new power steering gear box, trimed and painted the inner fender well, tightened up the leaky tranny pan, looked at the blown out brake line and wondered if I would ever get another one(been waiting a week to get two from Autozone) and pressure tested the new gear box. So far no leaks. Time will tell tho.

GMC69 · 06-28-2011, 08:54 PM

I load tested the battery on the truck after it didn't want to start. Compared it to the battery in my Buick SUV and discovered that my Buick needs a new battery.

Maybe the starter in the Chevy has a bad ground causing it to not want to start. I'll have to do some digging. Or I may have some kind of parasitic draw killing my battery.

Tomahawk30 · 06-29-2011, 01:49 AM

Did a little work on the father / son project (my 14 year old's first rig). Pulled the recovered bench seat and visors from the donor cab. Cleaned them all up and sprayed a couple fresh coats of vinyl dye. Started going through the ductwork. Repaired some questionable headlight wiring. Then showed my son how to shift through the gears in the 4 speed.

That was the best part!

wwotr · 06-30-2011, 06:52 PM

Well I went by "The Shop" (my 2nd home), to just B.S. with the Owner and his Son.
The Conversation got around to the Tired Engine in my 72 GMC,
and how I had bought a GM Crate Engine back in 2004 (ZZ383/425),
for my 67 C-10, and that I paid $5600.00 for it at the Time.
Well that type of Income is in the past, so we got around to talking about engines, and I told him if anyone ever came into the shop with a "Well Worn" 350, that was in better condition than MINE, to give me a call.
Anything is better than my 185 HP 350. So he says that he's got a 32 Chevy Delivery Sedan, that has a stroked 350/383 from the P.O.
He says it's approx. 350-390 HP.
He said that I would have 1st Dibs, when he puts his NEW engine into it!!!

This Guy not only has great Customer Service, but treats me like part of the Family too!

fastwillie 696969 · 06-30-2011, 06:56 PM

thats so cool my fab man shop is the same way the money part is not the most important part of the build ,but to make sure im happy with the build and his family works with him and i feel part of that family too

Rob H. · 06-30-2011, 09:19 PM

Hauled another one home!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-30-2011, 09:48 PM

Gotta admit I only walked by mine today..

iceship · 07-02-2011, 10:28 AM

Drop done needs ...... all fliped out
Befor

After

colin_havens · 07-02-2011, 11:02 AM

Took mine to a local cruise in last night, and hung out with some friends and looked at a few hotrods. First time I have really drove it since I recurved the distributor and changed the timing, and jetted the carb. It runs better than it ever has, and no more extremely stinky exhaust. Gonna go to a show tomorrow too, and enjoy cruisin in the 67 as much as possible this weekend.

Bennett68C10 · 07-02-2011, 11:17 AM

Installed my Converter Lockup Wiring kit from TCI, installed my tranny pan and my Milodon Dipstick and swapped my 700r4 into the frame.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-02-2011, 02:16 PM

I bought some door poppers to finish off the shaved door handle job..

Keller · 07-02-2011, 02:26 PM

Installed a TransGo Shift kit into my turbo 350

Now my truck does this!

BMERDOC · 07-02-2011, 03:32 PM

Cleaned and painted two of my temporary wagon wheels Rustoleum Dark Bronze and mounted the tires (255/60 F, 255/70 R). My co worker still has the other two rims. Just wanted to see what it looks like. Man, its gotta be lowered!!

06-26-2011, 03:56 PM	#2426
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Added JC Whit "soundmaster" chambered muffler and a shiny turn down. $24 muffler, $8 turndown. All very temporary until I can get it to work and start phase two. Attached Images __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever! Last edited by BMERDOC; 06-26-2011 at 03:57 PM.

06-26-2011, 04:25 PM	#2427
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my 700r4 cleaned up and painted along with my transmission pan. Also put in my new chrome oil dipstick and spark plug wire looms. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-26-2011, 06:28 PM	#2428
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally reassembled the TH400 today after it's rebuild....oh! & fixed the oil leak on the pan....getting closer to being back on the road. ^^Nice paint job Bennett^^ __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 06-26-2011 at 06:29 PM.

06-26-2011, 06:33 PM	#2429
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled all three benches out, and re carpeted the floor front to back. Installed my last piece of body trim - a little 7" piece that I have been hunting for for many years. (Thanks MAR-K!) __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

06-27-2011, 08:02 AM	#2430
Bishop73 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: new braunfels, Texas Posts: 41	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a set of LMC 3 point seatbelts and a new center lap belt. Well, that was actually Friday but I haven't been on to post it.

06-27-2011, 07:44 PM	#2431
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went and picked up and installed a new fuel sending unit. Now I can actually tell how much gas I have, lol. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

06-27-2011, 08:31 PM	#2432
mdaven@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Diana, TX Posts: 125	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took out the seat, removed the carpet, started cleaning the cab floor in preparation for the new rubber mat. Need to patch a couple rust spots first, then new door seals, etc. Does it ever end????? Attached Images Last edited by mdaven@aol.com; 06-27-2011 at 10:29 PM. Reason: Adding Pictures

06-28-2011, 01:20 AM	#2433
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced a rocker panel, lower "A" pillar and inner cowl panel. Attached Images

06-28-2011, 01:47 AM	#2434
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put a new carb on th '70 last week. Tonite "threw a tune-up" on the '70. Now I need to replace the front seal on the tranny, it's leakin' like crazy. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

06-28-2011, 09:53 AM	#2435
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I actually DROVE it...first time its moved under its own power in the 4 years since I've had it...who knows how long before that. __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

06-28-2011, 11:59 AM	#2436
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I drove it to work on drag radials. In the rain, What a ride that was a couple of times. __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !

06-28-2011, 01:22 PM	#2437
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Figuring out why my front brake res was empty lastnight after discovering no brakes pulling out of the driveway. Posted via Mobile Device

06-28-2011, 07:38 PM	#2438
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a new power steering gear box, trimed and painted the inner fender well, tightened up the leaky tranny pan, looked at the blown out brake line and wondered if I would ever get another one(been waiting a week to get two from Autozone) and pressure tested the new gear box. So far no leaks. Time will tell tho. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

06-28-2011, 08:54 PM	#2439
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I load tested the battery on the truck after it didn't want to start. Compared it to the battery in my Buick SUV and discovered that my Buick needs a new battery. Maybe the starter in the Chevy has a bad ground causing it to not want to start. I'll have to do some digging. Or I may have some kind of parasitic draw killing my battery. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

06-29-2011, 01:49 AM	#2440
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Did a little work on the father / son project (my 14 year old's first rig). Pulled the recovered bench seat and visors from the donor cab. Cleaned them all up and sprayed a couple fresh coats of vinyl dye. Started going through the ductwork. Repaired some questionable headlight wiring. Then showed my son how to shift through the gears in the 4 speed. That was the best part! __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold



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06-30-2011, 06:52 PM	#2441
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well I went by "The Shop" (my 2nd home), to just B.S. with the Owner and his Son. The Conversation got around to the Tired Engine in my 72 GMC, and how I had bought a GM Crate Engine back in 2004 (ZZ383/425), for my 67 C-10, and that I paid $5600.00 for it at the Time. Well that type of Income is in the past, so we got around to talking about engines, and I told him if anyone ever came into the shop with a "Well Worn" 350, that was in better condition than MINE, to give me a call. Anything is better than my 185 HP 350. So he says that he's got a 32 Chevy Delivery Sedan, that has a stroked 350/383 from the P.O. He says it's approx. 350-390 HP. He said that I would have 1st Dibs, when he puts his NEW engine into it!!! This Guy not only has great Customer Service, but treats me like part of the Family too! Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

06-30-2011, 06:56 PM	#2442
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What did you do to your truck today! thats so cool my fab man shop is the same way the money part is not the most important part of the build ,but to make sure im happy with the build and his family works with him and i feel part of that family too __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-30-2011, 09:19 PM	#2443
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Hauled another one home! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

06-30-2011, 09:48 PM	#2444
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Gotta admit I only walked by mine today.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-02-2011, 10:28 AM	#2445
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drop done needs ...... all fliped out Befor After

07-02-2011, 11:02 AM	#2446
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took mine to a local cruise in last night, and hung out with some friends and looked at a few hotrods. First time I have really drove it since I recurved the distributor and changed the timing, and jetted the carb. It runs better than it ever has, and no more extremely stinky exhaust. Gonna go to a show tomorrow too, and enjoy cruisin in the 67 as much as possible this weekend.

07-02-2011, 11:17 AM	#2447
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed my Converter Lockup Wiring kit from TCI, installed my tranny pan and my Milodon Dipstick and swapped my 700r4 into the frame. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

07-02-2011, 02:16 PM	#2448
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I bought some door poppers to finish off the shaved door handle job.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-02-2011, 02:26 PM	#2449
Keller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 79	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a TransGo Shift kit into my turbo 350 Now my truck does this! __________________ 1972 C10 Longbed 350/350

07-02-2011, 03:32 PM	#2450
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cleaned and painted two of my temporary wagon wheels Rustoleum Dark Bronze and mounted the tires (255/60 F, 255/70 R). My co worker still has the other two rims. Just wanted to see what it looks like. Man, its gotta be lowered!! Attached Images __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

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