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**SoCoC10** · 01-11-2019, 01:40 PM

Larry is old school. No link because there's no website. His PayPal is an AOL address. PM me and I can help you if you want to buy Truck World products.

TruDom · 01-13-2019, 03:17 PM

finishing the fine tuning of everything before inspection/registration... so close to cruising!

**RodnRudy** · 01-13-2019, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TruDom

finishing the fine tuning of everything before inspection/registration... so close to cruising!

Like the truck!
I didn't get anything done to mine as I was busy running the snow thrower Sat. and today. Winter has finally arrived in Central Indiana

Metaldoc · 01-13-2019, 07:14 PM

Must suck to have snow, It's a good thing I live southern Ontario Canada, we don't have any. So I spent the day in the shop. New LED bulbs in 5050K color is perfect. Doesn't need a dimmer looks just right.

**zicc1835** · 01-13-2019, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TruDom

finishing the fine tuning of everything before inspection/registration... so close to cruising!

Beautiful truck

Drew94st · 01-14-2019, 09:46 PM

Rainy day in San Diego. Prepped hubcaps for black paint.

Kevin7723 · 01-14-2019, 10:44 PM

I changed out the door lock cylinders with new ones so that my doors could actually lock. Before the rain hit here I was also able to install the new repo wiper arms and wipers along with my parking brake handle

**SoCoC10** · 01-17-2019, 11:37 AM

Tear down complete on the 71 K10 Cheyenne. Going back to the original Hugger Orange on Saddle she came from the factory with.

Redneck Rydes · 01-17-2019, 04:25 PM

Put lowering spindles and a 4 inch shackles in rear. Building this one for the wife,so we can cruise and go to some shows this summer

bill3rail · 01-20-2019, 09:33 PM

Not today but recently...
Started her up, moving out of garage she dies...
Cranking but no start condition.
Check and she is getting fuel.

Check spark, Non-existent.
Check coil and windings are both primary and secondary are open circuits.

Pull spare coil from tool box in bed, install coil and she starts right up.

Seems to run better than late in the season last year so the coil was probably going bad with an intermittent stalling issue.

Bill

Metaldoc · 01-21-2019, 11:28 PM

Door jamb pin wedges for my 67

Andy4639 · 01-22-2019, 07:12 AM

I'm making a new horn cap for the ramp truck. I have a corvette steering wheel I'm using and the hub, it's the same as the comfort grip wheels basicly.

But I am doing a custom horn button for it. Still need to paint the ring though. Haven't decided what color yet.

**RodnRudy** · 01-22-2019, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Door jamb pin wedges for my 67

Nice job on those pin wedges Metaldoc

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-22-2019, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

Nice job on those pin wedges Metaldoc

Does anyone know what year GM started putting the flat boss on the cab for the courtesy light switches? My 70 has them.

Metaldoc · 01-22-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Does anyone know what year GM started putting the flat boss on the cab for the courtesy light switches? My 70 has them.

I think it was 69 and up

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-22-2019, 12:52 PM

Thanks Metaldoc

Chris_oz · 01-22-2019, 02:27 PM

New rims and tyres.
Wheel Vintiques 16 x 6 for the front, 16 x 8 for the rear.

215-85 r16 and 265-70 r16 tyres.

Rides so much better than the out of round 16.5" that were on there.

Just need to drop the rear about 4" (maybe more)

My Disc brake and drop spindles also arrived, I checked it for clearance on the 16 x 6 rim (4" backspace) it is fine.
They will go on very soon, along with a new booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve from CPP.

Auroch · 01-22-2019, 03:24 PM

Installed the carpet, three point seatbelts and put the seat in finally! Three years almost, sitting on an apple box.

**Beau2a** · 01-22-2019, 03:53 PM

Replaced my below eyeline mirrors with some sport mirrors.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-22-2019, 06:33 PM

Dad's72, I unbolted it piece by piece because I don't have good place to store the assembled doghouse inside. If you can just remove the hood and front bumper, and unbolt the fenders from the cab, it is much easier, however, you will need some extra muscle to move the whole thing after it's unbolted. My garage also has an 8' ceiling, so I built a frame out of 8' 4x4 posts and used a come-a-long to remove the engine. I unbolted the trans first and removed that separately, as the wooden frame would not support the weight of the big block and TH400 trans together. Here is a pic of the frame I built.

**rechinca** · 01-22-2019, 11:24 PM

New hood hinges, the others were shot and even had bolts instead of rivets in a couple spots. That little tool they sell to pull the springs made it easy (plus the college football player is home for a couple of days so I cheated). Also pulled the RH inner fender and the heater box. Some PO had the heater core in upside down, goofy ground wire installed wrong, only half the bolts holding it in as well as a HUGE mouse nest on the inner portion. Also unbolted both exhaust manifolds and found those bolts loose with gaskets behind the ram horn manifolds. Well, at least putting in the correct plug wire stands, shields and new plugs will be way easier!

**RodnRudy** · 01-23-2019, 06:41 PM

Nothing to the truck today but I did hang this wall art up in the garage. Got it at the Home Show the wife drug me out to yesterday. Wasn't too bad after all.

**rechinca** · 01-23-2019, 08:44 PM

That’s a nice looking little piece of art you picked up!

66clow · 01-24-2019, 08:13 PM

Started the teardown to hopefully get this puppy painted soon. I'm going to hate not being able to drive it for a bit. But it will be worth it in the end.

Metaldoc · 01-25-2019, 03:06 PM

More beef jerky about 5 1/2lbs, 18F outside, while I'm working on the door wire loom and pin. 67 going to have interior lights come on when I open the door. P/W and P/L in the doors

01-11-2019, 01:40 PM	#1
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,147	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Larry is old school. No link because there's no website. His PayPal is an AOL address. PM me and I can help you if you want to buy Truck World products. __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

01-13-2019, 03:17 PM	#2
TruDom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Austin Posts: 75	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter finishing the fine tuning of everything before inspection/registration... so close to cruising! Attached Images

01-13-2019, 07:14 PM	#4
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 Must suck to have snow, It's a good thing I live southern Ontario Canada, we don't have any. So I spent the day in the shop. New LED bulbs in 5050K color is perfect. Doesn't need a dimmer looks just right. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-14-2019, 09:46 PM	#6
Drew94st Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Rainy day in San Diego. Prepped hubcaps for black paint. Attached Images

01-14-2019, 10:44 PM	#7
Kevin7723 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Oceanside California Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I changed out the door lock cylinders with new ones so that my doors could actually lock. Before the rain hit here I was also able to install the new repo wiper arms and wipers along with my parking brake handle

01-17-2019, 11:37 AM	#8
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,147	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Tear down complete on the 71 K10 Cheyenne. Going back to the original Hugger Orange on Saddle she came from the factory with. 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

01-17-2019, 04:25 PM	#9
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put lowering spindles and a 4 inch shackles in rear. Building this one for the wife,so we can cruise and go to some shows this summer Attached Images

01-20-2019, 09:33 PM	#10
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Not today but recently... Started her up, moving out of garage she dies... Cranking but no start condition. Check and she is getting fuel. Check spark, Non-existent. Check coil and windings are both primary and secondary are open circuits. Pull spare coil from tool box in bed, install coil and she starts right up. Seems to run better than late in the season last year so the coil was probably going bad with an intermittent stalling issue. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

01-21-2019, 11:28 PM	#11
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 Door jamb pin wedges for my 67 Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

01-22-2019, 07:12 AM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I'm making a new horn cap for the ramp truck. I have a corvette steering wheel I'm using and the hub, it's the same as the comfort grip wheels basicly. But I am doing a custom horn button for it. Still need to paint the ring though. Haven't decided what color yet. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-22-2019, 12:52 PM	#16
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,219	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thanks Metaldoc __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

01-22-2019, 02:27 PM	#17
Chris_oz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Posts: 139	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New rims and tyres. Wheel Vintiques 16 x 6 for the front, 16 x 8 for the rear. 215-85 r16 and 265-70 r16 tyres. Rides so much better than the out of round 16.5" that were on there. Just need to drop the rear about 4" (maybe more) My Disc brake and drop spindles also arrived, I checked it for clearance on the 16 x 6 rim (4" backspace) it is fine. They will go on very soon, along with a new booster, master cylinder and proportioning valve from CPP. Attached Images

01-22-2019, 03:24 PM	#18
Auroch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: GA Posts: 151	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed the carpet, three point seatbelts and put the seat in finally! Three years almost, sitting on an apple box. Attached Images

01-22-2019, 03:53 PM	#19
Beau2a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enumclaw WA Posts: 267	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced my below eyeline mirrors with some sport mirrors. Attached Images

01-22-2019, 06:33 PM	#20
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,219	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Dad's72, I unbolted it piece by piece because I don't have good place to store the assembled doghouse inside. If you can just remove the hood and front bumper, and unbolt the fenders from the cab, it is much easier, however, you will need some extra muscle to move the whole thing after it's unbolted. My garage also has an 8' ceiling, so I built a frame out of 8' 4x4 posts and used a come-a-long to remove the engine. I unbolted the trans first and removed that separately, as the wooden frame would not support the weight of the big block and TH400 trans together. Here is a pic of the frame I built. Attached Images __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear



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01-22-2019, 11:24 PM	#21
rechinca Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 528	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New hood hinges, the others were shot and even had bolts instead of rivets in a couple spots. That little tool they sell to pull the springs made it easy (plus the college football player is home for a couple of days so I cheated). Also pulled the RH inner fender and the heater box. Some PO had the heater core in upside down, goofy ground wire installed wrong, only half the bolts holding it in as well as a HUGE mouse nest on the inner portion. Also unbolted both exhaust manifolds and found those bolts loose with gaskets behind the ram horn manifolds. Well, at least putting in the correct plug wire stands, shields and new plugs will be way easier! __________________ 1971 Custom/10 - 350/3 speed, Orange/White roof

01-23-2019, 06:41 PM	#22
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nothing to the truck today but I did hang this wall art up in the garage. Got it at the Home Show the wife drug me out to yesterday. Wasn't too bad after all. Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

01-23-2019, 08:44 PM	#23
rechinca Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 528	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That’s a nice looking little piece of art you picked up! __________________ 1971 Custom/10 - 350/3 speed, Orange/White roof

01-24-2019, 08:13 PM	#24
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 Started the teardown to hopefully get this puppy painted soon. I'm going to hate not being able to drive it for a bit. But it will be worth it in the end. Attached Images Last edited by 66clow; 01-24-2019 at 08:23 PM.

01-25-2019, 03:06 PM	#25
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 More beef jerky about 5 1/2lbs, 18F outside, while I'm working on the door wire loom and pin. 67 going to have interior lights come on when I open the door. P/W and P/L in the doors Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

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