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**old Rusty C10** · 08-22-2010, 08:32 PM

I am still trying to figure out how to get the bed to my house upstate im trying to buy, bought a tool box for the ranger, did shocks and the other sway bar link on that, have to get the rear shocks in it and other than that not much else truck related... Tomorrow we find out about Sues medical tests we hope for a good day
How about you all?

*78 Chevyrado* · 08-22-2010, 08:39 PM

Not much, trimmed my fenders so the new tires will fit when i goto get them. Waxed it up.

Juiced06GTO · 08-22-2010, 08:42 PM

Got the 5.3 into my 87 4x4, bolted up to the 400, hopefully not to come out again. Got the wiring harness all modified to standalone just about ready to go back on the motor. Hopefully firing her up next weekend!

spudz · 08-22-2010, 08:53 PM

looked at a 84 k5 with a tpi conversion with blown headgasket and new raptor 700r4 trans.. Replaced front wheel bearings in my ranger beater. took my 2000 trans am to the drag strip. ran a 7.98, my exhaust dropped off going threw the lights. Ran one more time with no muffler, ran 7.85 lol. 1/8th mile track btw.

S10Fan · 08-22-2010, 08:54 PM

Changed oil and filter in all the cars/trucks, I felt like Jiffy Lube.

Ordered a pair of aluminum heads for the 383 in my S10. The motor ended up with too much compression so new heads should help out.

Bought a new (to me) toy this morning, should be a blast at car shows and cruise-ins.

SquareOne · 08-22-2010, 09:09 PM

Pulled the front clip and engine for the donor chassis my dad and I are sourcing for our frame off. My friend just wanted the cab, engine, and front bumper. Everything else is a free score.

We had to quit because of the heat and the uncooperative cab bolts. We'll be going back with a cutting torch later.

I'm even going to keep the headers. Probably sandblast and paint them, would getting them coated be worth it?

*Stitch* · 08-22-2010, 09:11 PM

I went and put new tires on the blazer, also bought a new battery and front and rear brakes. I got most of the top end stuff put back together. Gotta get it up on the lift so I can get bottom stuff buttoned up. Plan to have it running by this weekend

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...wpost&t=416788

also ordered the drop spindles and flip kit and the stuff to rebuild the front suspension and steering in anticipation of getting the coys from Josh.

BLE 'BURBAN · 08-22-2010, 09:25 PM

New cap,rotor,wires & plugs in the burb plus a brand new MSD ignition coil. Oil change tomorrow. Gotta finish installing the cruise control components before this next weekend. Taking a drive to Homer about 375 miles south over turnagain pass.

WigglesTheHoly · 08-22-2010, 11:16 PM

Well cleaned the garage moved tools to a new box.
79 Beater (building to sell and finance other truck):
secured the exhaust
Figured out the ignition issues
Secured Plug Wires
hung hood hinges and hood
changed fluids
attempted to drive said truck only to find that the front brakes were #&$) up as I was burning rubber every take off. Had to cut break lines up front to get back to the house.
Parked it to sort out down the line.

78(the keeper)
Ran out of time this evening had other engagements to attend started cleaning up the engine bay. Removed the bad ac compressor, drained the oil started removal of the valve covers when I had to leave it. Hopefully I can finish it up tomorrow night wife willing.

camshaftgsxr · 08-22-2010, 11:32 PM

@squareone I wouldn't sand blast them they probably won't hold up to it stainless or bust man anything else will rust or peel

hobsiscool · 08-22-2010, 11:51 PM

@S10Fan...cool!

This weekend I got my new gas tank installed...1 step closer to getting the 6 to run!

eightyfive · 08-23-2010, 12:23 AM

got the box off my sierra finally and got my new fender. makin some progress finally!

flamingbig10 · 08-23-2010, 12:34 AM

cleaned and painted the 6.0 and picked up plugs, belt, thermostat, and a a/c delco fuel pump so now I can put the fuel tank together and pained it, I didn't worry about the the oil pan and timing cover since I will will replacing the oil pan for a shallower one, and installing a cam

joe1982 · 08-23-2010, 01:05 AM

cruised the truck down to qualcomm to tailgate the charger vs. cowgirl game. will be doing this more now that i have season tickets!

D13 · 08-23-2010, 05:51 AM

Hauled half a ton of scrap tin to the yard. Took wifey to breakfast and bought food for dinner, came out about even.
Started preparing for the garage and barn doors (should be this week!).
Used the tractor to pick the 6.2 off the shed floor and put it on its stand
Screwed the loose parts back on the hurt 250 in the barn and used the tractor to put it into the shed
Used the tractor to pull the 194 out of the garage and put it into the shed, take the 250 and the 700R4 out of the garage and put them in the back of the barn
Took all the Allis parts except the main chassis out of the garage and put them in the back of the barn (about 3 truck loads, 200' by hand. Gotta love teenagers).
Put rear tires on the Allis chassis, lifted the front with the picker, and moved it clear of the door. On the good side, it has tires for the first time in 5 years, and the brakes broke free, and the trans too. On the bad side the diff and clutch are still fubar.
Took all the spare truck parts and tools out of the garage and put them in the barn (about another 20 trips). Rearranged what's left in the garage so the new doors can be installed.

I'm worried my wife is right, I might actually have too much stuff.

79gmcc15 · 08-23-2010, 06:43 AM

Got most of my motor rebuild buttoned up.

silvereagle07 · 08-23-2010, 07:35 AM

I went to a couple of car shows on saturday. I saw a few cool trucks while I was out. I will post the pics later.

Jonboy · 08-23-2010, 08:46 AM

I picked up a pretty clean '89 crew cab dually. I am ready to cut it up, but that will have to wait a little bit.

Davidmichael · 08-23-2010, 09:49 AM

I cleaned up my rims from my old 83. Can anyone remember the Hoosier tires for trucks?
before

after

von guido · 08-23-2010, 10:20 AM

cleaned out my shop and found 2 brand new doors from goodmark i completely forgot i had! Other than that, i drank copious amounts of beer.

WigglesTheHoly · 08-23-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by von guido

cleaned out my shop and found 2 brand new doors from goodmark i completely forgot i had! Other than that, i drank copious amounts of beer.

I cleaned my garage and all I found were dead bugs.....

*nbpro* · 08-23-2010, 12:26 PM

Worked on a bed cover, trying out some new material to see now it's going to work. It's alumilite, aluminum with corregated plastic in the middle. Painted the console. That's going to have to be redone. Freaking paint ran like crazy. New gravity feed gun works better than my old one. Just sprays too darn fast. Made plans for a family get-together Labor Day weekend. My aunt's not doing well (cancer). May be the last time we get to see her in fair health. Please say a prayer for her.

Nolowrider · 08-23-2010, 04:33 PM

I went from the engine stand-

To the the motor mounts-

Alot of work though. Nothing went easy. Had hard time getting it in the mounts, hard time getting transmission to align, hard time getting headers back on. Don't know why. Same block that came out. PITA
Not running yet. Still have a few things to do, ie: fuel lines, water neck, alt, dist, ect.

Sorry for the bad pictures.

**N2TRUX** · 08-23-2010, 08:52 PM

Ran calls all day Saturday, so no progress. Sunday I got up early and worked the yard till it got hot. Washed the daily drivers and did some maintance on them.

Sunday evening I finally got a chance to work on my Ride Tech e3 install. I will give a full report in my build thread, but this is a rough idea of how one side came out. I still need to tweak the sensor arms, and adjust the length.

bigwheel15 · 08-23-2010, 10:25 PM

Changed the oil, installed hids, put the interior back together and a couple other small things.

08-22-2010, 08:32 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,276	What did you get done 8/22/10 edition I am still trying to figure out how to get the bed to my house upstate im trying to buy, bought a tool box for the ranger, did shocks and the other sway bar link on that, have to get the rear shocks in it and other than that not much else truck related... Tomorrow we find out about Sues medical tests we hope for a good day How about you all? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-22-2010, 08:39 PM	#2
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition Not much, trimmed my fenders so the new tires will fit when i goto get them. Waxed it up.

08-22-2010, 08:42 PM	#3
Juiced06GTO Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sutton, MA Posts: 130	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition Got the 5.3 into my 87 4x4, bolted up to the 400, hopefully not to come out again. Got the wiring harness all modified to standalone just about ready to go back on the motor. Hopefully firing her up next weekend!

08-22-2010, 08:53 PM	#4
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition looked at a 84 k5 with a tpi conversion with blown headgasket and new raptor 700r4 trans.. Replaced front wheel bearings in my ranger beater. took my 2000 trans am to the drag strip. ran a 7.98, my exhaust dropped off going threw the lights. Ran one more time with no muffler, ran 7.85 lol. 1/8th mile track btw. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

08-22-2010, 08:54 PM	#5
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition Changed oil and filter in all the cars/trucks, I felt like Jiffy Lube. Ordered a pair of aluminum heads for the 383 in my S10. The motor ended up with too much compression so new heads should help out. Bought a new (to me) toy this morning, should be a blast at car shows and cruise-ins. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-22-2010, 09:09 PM	#6
SquareOne Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 24	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition Pulled the front clip and engine for the donor chassis my dad and I are sourcing for our frame off. My friend just wanted the cab, engine, and front bumper. Everything else is a free score. We had to quit because of the heat and the uncooperative cab bolts. We'll be going back with a cutting torch later. I'm even going to keep the headers. Probably sandblast and paint them, would getting them coated be worth it?

08-22-2010, 09:11 PM	#7
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition I went and put new tires on the blazer, also bought a new battery and front and rear brakes. I got most of the top end stuff put back together. Gotta get it up on the lift so I can get bottom stuff buttoned up. Plan to have it running by this weekend http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...wpost&t=416788 also ordered the drop spindles and flip kit and the stuff to rebuild the front suspension and steering in anticipation of getting the coys from Josh.

08-22-2010, 09:25 PM	#8
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition New cap,rotor,wires & plugs in the burb plus a brand new MSD ignition coil. Oil change tomorrow. Gotta finish installing the cruise control components before this next weekend. Taking a drive to Homer about 375 miles south over turnagain pass. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade Last edited by BLE 'BURBAN; 08-23-2010 at 02:23 AM.

08-22-2010, 11:16 PM	#9
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition Well cleaned the garage moved tools to a new box. 79 Beater (building to sell and finance other truck): secured the exhaust Figured out the ignition issues Secured Plug Wires hung hood hinges and hood changed fluids attempted to drive said truck only to find that the front brakes were #&$) up as I was burning rubber every take off. Had to cut break lines up front to get back to the house. Parked it to sort out down the line. 78(the keeper) Ran out of time this evening had other engagements to attend started cleaning up the engine bay. Removed the bad ac compressor, drained the oil started removal of the valve covers when I had to leave it. Hopefully I can finish it up tomorrow night wife willing. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-22-2010, 11:32 PM	#10
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition @squareone I wouldn't sand blast them they probably won't hold up to it stainless or bust man anything else will rust or peel __________________

08-22-2010, 11:51 PM	#11
hobsiscool Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 123	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition @S10Fan...cool! This weekend I got my new gas tank installed...1 step closer to getting the 6 to run!

08-23-2010, 12:23 AM	#12
eightyfive Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Swan River Manitoba Canada Posts: 233	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition got the box off my sierra finally and got my new fender. makin some progress finally! __________________ parts truck- 1982 suburban GMC Sierra Classic first project- 1985 GMC Sierra Classic first truck- 1988 GMC Sierra sle "New" Hot rod 1999 Chevy silverado 5.3L ^^^ Workin my way up the food chain

08-23-2010, 12:34 AM	#13
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition cleaned and painted the 6.0 and picked up plugs, belt, thermostat, and a a/c delco fuel pump so now I can put the fuel tank together and pained it, I didn't worry about the the oil pan and timing cover since I will will replacing the oil pan for a shallower one, and installing a cam __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 08-23-2010 at 12:38 AM.

08-23-2010, 01:05 AM	#14
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition cruised the truck down to qualcomm to tailgate the charger vs. cowgirl game. will be doing this more now that i have season tickets! __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

08-23-2010, 05:51 AM	#15
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition Hauled half a ton of scrap tin to the yard. Took wifey to breakfast and bought food for dinner, came out about even. Started preparing for the garage and barn doors (should be this week!). Used the tractor to pick the 6.2 off the shed floor and put it on its stand Screwed the loose parts back on the hurt 250 in the barn and used the tractor to put it into the shed Used the tractor to pull the 194 out of the garage and put it into the shed, take the 250 and the 700R4 out of the garage and put them in the back of the barn Took all the Allis parts except the main chassis out of the garage and put them in the back of the barn (about 3 truck loads, 200' by hand. Gotta love teenagers). Put rear tires on the Allis chassis, lifted the front with the picker, and moved it clear of the door. On the good side, it has tires for the first time in 5 years, and the brakes broke free, and the trans too. On the bad side the diff and clutch are still fubar. Took all the spare truck parts and tools out of the garage and put them in the barn (about another 20 trips). Rearranged what's left in the garage so the new doors can be installed. I'm worried my wife is right, I might actually have too much stuff. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors



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08-23-2010, 06:43 AM	#16
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition Got most of my motor rebuild buttoned up. __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby Last edited by 79gmcc15; 08-23-2010 at 06:44 AM.

08-23-2010, 07:35 AM	#17
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition I went to a couple of car shows on saturday. I saw a few cool trucks while I was out. I will post the pics later. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

08-23-2010, 08:46 AM	#18
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition I picked up a pretty clean '89 crew cab dually. I am ready to cut it up, but that will have to wait a little bit. Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-23-2010, 09:49 AM	#19
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition I cleaned up my rims from my old 83. Can anyone remember the Hoosier tires for trucks? before after __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

08-23-2010, 10:20 AM	#20
von guido Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: outside atlanta Posts: 156	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition cleaned out my shop and found 2 brand new doors from goodmark i completely forgot i had! Other than that, i drank copious amounts of beer.

08-23-2010, 12:26 PM	#22
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition Worked on a bed cover, trying out some new material to see now it's going to work. It's alumilite, aluminum with corregated plastic in the middle. Painted the console. That's going to have to be redone. Freaking paint ran like crazy. New gravity feed gun works better than my old one. Just sprays too darn fast. Made plans for a family get-together Labor Day weekend. My aunt's not doing well (cancer). May be the last time we get to see her in fair health. Please say a prayer for her.

08-23-2010, 04:33 PM	#23
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition I went from the engine stand- To the the motor mounts- Alot of work though. Nothing went easy. Had hard time getting it in the mounts, hard time getting transmission to align, hard time getting headers back on. Don't know why. Same block that came out. PITA Not running yet. Still have a few things to do, ie: fuel lines, water neck, alt, dist, ect. Sorry for the bad pictures. Last edited by Nolowrider; 08-23-2010 at 04:36 PM.

08-23-2010, 08:52 PM	#24
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition Ran calls all day Saturday, so no progress. Sunday I got up early and worked the yard till it got hot. Washed the daily drivers and did some maintance on them. Sunday evening I finally got a chance to work on my Ride Tech e3 install. I will give a full report in my build thread, but this is a rough idea of how one side came out. I still need to tweak the sensor arms, and adjust the length. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-23-2010, 10:25 PM	#25
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: What did you get done 8/22/10 edition Changed the oil, installed hids, put the interior back together and a couple other small things.

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