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Trsmotrhed · 02-15-2013, 02:04 PM

Got some Silverado seatsfor my truck and some 18" Cragar rims. I'll post pics when installed.
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Finally figured out how to post pictures from mobile phone.

88Lt1wagon · 02-15-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed

Got some Silverado seatsfor my truck. I'll post pics when in.
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I'm jealous, those are high on my list of needs because I don't have seatbelts which means I can't take my son in the pickup which means it doesn't get driven.

Trsmotrhed · 02-15-2013, 02:26 PM

Lt88 wagon, sent you a PM.
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You can have my seat belts from my truck. PM if you want them.

dantimdad · 02-15-2013, 03:28 PM

Picked up motor mounts and paint for engine today.

Going to bolt in drive train this weekend. Then, it's on to gas tank, flatbed and patch panels.

I can finally feel it coming together!

Steven

gimmy 64 · 02-15-2013, 09:33 PM

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Steven, Best tool I ever bought, although "I" did not use it, the guys in the pics used the tool at $25.00 per hr. to get the dents out. BTW the cab went under 12 feet of water. BUT if you get the harbor freight like I did, you will replace the vicegrip tool quick.

what tool for the puller did you replace with. i have the harbor frieght stud welder and it seems to onley work with the big studs

jbgroby · 02-15-2013, 10:06 PM

What we did was go to a hock shop and buy a heavy duty made in the USA vicegrip and put it on the slide hammer. then migged welded it secure. worked great.

Trsmotrhed · 02-16-2013, 12:04 AM

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what tool for the puller did you replace with. i have the harbor frieght stud welder and it seems to onley work with the big studs

I bought a harbor freight stud gun and the studs you get there didn't work good for me. I had read to get some studs from a body supply place. I Did and work so much better than harbor freights.
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Hx16457 · 02-16-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed

Got some Silverado seatsfor my truck and some 18" Cragar rims. I'll post pics when installed.
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Finally figured out how to post pictures from mobile phone.

Seats look great, I have the same set with power! I hope your not a tall person though, they will not go back far enough for taller people! I'm only 5'-3" so they work great for me!
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Trsmotrhed · 02-16-2013, 12:25 PM

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Seats look great, I have the same set with power! I hope your not a tall person though, they will not go back far enough for taller people! I'm only 5'-3" so they work great for me!
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Oh no, I'm 6'5". Guess I'll try them today and if they don't fit I'll put em up on Graigslist.I sure hope I fit. Thanks for the heads up.
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wutnxt · 02-16-2013, 02:51 PM

Finished pulling my 556 HP factory Supercharged LSA and 6 speed automatic for my project Low and Go....So far so Good

wutnxt · 02-16-2013, 02:53 PM

Well the picture didn't load so I wll try again....

Trsmotrhed · 02-16-2013, 03:06 PM

Trial fit for the seats to see if I'd fit. I'm 6'5" and a little less room than the stock seat but not bad. I can see a tilt wheel in my future.

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Hx16457 · 02-16-2013, 06:46 PM

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Trial fit for the seats to see if I'd fit. I'm 6'5" and a little less room than the stock seat but not bad. I can see a tilt wheel in my future.

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Lol see I told you, u must be sitting straight up. If u get a custom steering wheel, 13" it will help too! My boss is 6' and his truck came with these seats....
"I just sold him my OEM bench seat" because of this space issue! Be sure you can live with them before you mount-um, just saying...
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Hx16457 · 02-16-2013, 06:49 PM

Oh & today I started prep 700r4 for install, also Put in a new flexplate.
The r4 will need the speedo changed to mech. and the tc lock up kit is on its way!
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wutnxt · 02-16-2013, 07:51 PM

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Oh & today I started prep 700r4 for install, also Put in a new flexplate.
The r4 will need the speedo changed to mech. and the tc lock up kit is on its way!
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Wicked stripe.......you did a great job on that

Trsmotrhed · 02-16-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hx16457

Lol see I told you, u must be sitting straight up. If u get a custom steering wheel, 13" it will help too! My boss is 6' and his truck came with these seats....
"I just sold him my OEM bench seat" because of this space issue! Be sure you can live with them before you mount-um, just saying...
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I just went for a test ride before I mount the front bolts. I can see a tilt wheel in my future and it wasn't that bad. Was very comfy.
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akaupp · 02-16-2013, 10:49 PM

Today I picked up and installed the new master cylinder, bought and installed a tow hook rated at 10,000 pounds, installed 3/8" eye bolts in the stake pockets for tie downs and started cleaning up the step bumper I got for it.

Trsmotrhed · 02-17-2013, 12:00 AM

Got my new CPP 4" drop coils. Much nicer ride than stock springs.

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hemifalcon · 02-17-2013, 12:46 AM

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Got my new CPP 4" drop coils. Much nicer ride than stock springs.

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Man!!!! Those are some whimpy looking springs!!!
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Trsmotrhed · 02-17-2013, 01:04 AM

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Man!!!! Those are some whimpy looking springs!!!
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I think the ones I had were from a heavy half ton from a 72. Sure rides much better now.
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hemifalcon · 02-17-2013, 01:49 PM

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I think the ones I had were from a heavy half ton from a 72. Sure rides much better now.
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CPP sent me a set of those "wire gauge" springs for my suburban-- I was like "that $hit ain't gonna work!"

77lesabre · 02-17-2013, 03:17 PM

Painted the Jeep rear coil springs to prepare to install them, stripped the interior and prepped it for sound deadner(once it arrives) and wrapped the bench seat! Name: 10.jpg
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hopped up · 02-17-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed

Got my new CPP 4" drop coils. Much nicer ride than stock springs.

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The old springs look like they were heated up to me, for the old school drop
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dantimdad · 02-17-2013, 04:42 PM

I got to use my new stud welder today.

Modded the slide hammer to start with:

Then I took out all the dents in the cab.

This one had at least an inch of bondo:

This is a shot downward to show how flat it came out. No dolly work at all just pulling on the studs:

Took 13 pins strategically located.

This tool is one of the best things I have EVER purchased.

Steven

jbgroby · 02-17-2013, 06:51 PM

I agree!

02-15-2013, 02:04 PM	#6976
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got some Silverado seatsfor my truck and some 18" Cragar rims. I'll post pics when installed. Posted via Mobile Device Finally figured out how to post pictures from mobile phone. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

02-15-2013, 02:26 PM	#6978
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Lt88 wagon, sent you a PM. Posted via Mobile Device You can have my seat belts from my truck. PM if you want them. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

02-15-2013, 03:28 PM	#6979
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Picked up motor mounts and paint for engine today. Going to bolt in drive train this weekend. Then, it's on to gas tank, flatbed and patch panels. I can finally feel it coming together! Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

02-15-2013, 10:06 PM	#6981
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? What we did was go to a hock shop and buy a heavy duty made in the USA vicegrip and put it on the slide hammer. then migged welded it secure. worked great. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-16-2013, 02:51 PM	#6985
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished pulling my 556 HP factory Supercharged LSA and 6 speed automatic for my project Low and Go....So far so Good __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

02-16-2013, 02:53 PM	#6986
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well the picture didn't load so I wll try again.... Attached Images __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

02-16-2013, 03:06 PM	#6987
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Trial fit for the seats to see if I'd fit. I'm 6'5" and a little less room than the stock seat but not bad. I can see a tilt wheel in my future. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

02-16-2013, 06:49 PM	#6989
Hx16457 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lawton Oklahoma Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Oh & today I started prep 700r4 for install, also Put in a new flexplate. The r4 will need the speedo changed to mech. and the tc lock up kit is on its way! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ People who make excuses didn't want to do it in the first place! http://s1326.photobucket.com/albums/...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

02-16-2013, 10:49 PM	#6992
akaupp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 235	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Today I picked up and installed the new master cylinder, bought and installed a tow hook rated at 10,000 pounds, installed 3/8" eye bolts in the stake pockets for tie downs and started cleaning up the step bumper I got for it.

02-17-2013, 12:00 AM	#6993
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my new CPP 4" drop coils. Much nicer ride than stock springs. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

02-17-2013, 03:17 PM	#6997
77lesabre Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 55	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Painted the Jeep rear coil springs to prepare to install them, stripped the interior and prepped it for sound deadner(once it arrives) and wrapped the bench seat! __________________ Instagram: 77lesabre 1961 Chevy Long Stepside-350/700r4 1977 Buick Lesabre Lowrider-350/th350 *2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD-Duramax Diesel

02-17-2013, 04:42 PM	#6999
dantimdad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hartselle, Al. Posts: 466	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I got to use my new stud welder today. Modded the slide hammer to start with: Then I took out all the dents in the cab. This one had at least an inch of bondo: This is a shot downward to show how flat it came out. No dolly work at all just pulling on the studs: Took 13 pins strategically located. This tool is one of the best things I have EVER purchased. Steven __________________ “Life is and will ever remain an equation incapable of solution, but it contains certain known factors.” - Nikola Tesla Matt. 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=507266&page=2

02-17-2013, 06:51 PM	#7000
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I agree! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829



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