What did you do to your truck today part IV - Page 51 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MT65** · 04-29-2022, 08:22 PM

Took my latest project in for front end alignment, all good to a point, all systems functioning, brakes bedded, clutch a bit stiff, will take some getting used to or adjust later, corners like a go cart, only glitch, 78k mile transmission seal decided it want to leak….easy fix, new seal will be here tomorrow…

**caseyjones** · 04-30-2022, 10:44 AM

Looks great Mike!

**jayoldschool** · 04-30-2022, 12:41 PM

Went and got it from storage! Started right up, great drive on country roads home.

**LostMy65** · 05-06-2022, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jayoldschool

Went and got it from storage! Started right up, great drive on country roads home.

Great feeling. There should be a song about that.

**LostMy65** · 05-09-2022, 06:47 PM

Cleaned up the taillight connections.
Lights are a lot brighter now.
Had to use PB Blaster to get the old bulbs out.

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-09-2022, 11:33 PM

Tried out a set of flowmaster super 44's. She's stinkin loud haha

https://flic.kr/p/2njDQJ8

**The Rocknrod** · 05-10-2022, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Tried out a set of flowmaster super 44's. She's stinkin loud haha

https://flic.kr/p/2njDQJ8

Sounds Awesome!

**Palf70Step** · 05-10-2022, 06:46 AM

Nice TJ!

roll_the_dice · 05-10-2022, 09:32 AM

Sounds great TJ! Looks great too! Glad to see I am not the only one that uses Spray Max 2K clear coat in a rattle can!

forestb · 05-10-2022, 10:44 AM

Sounds pretty rowdy. Not what I would expect a straight 6 to sound like.

**TJ's Chevy** · 05-11-2022, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Nice TJ!

Thanks Palf!

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Sounds Awesome!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Sounds great TJ! Looks great too! Glad to see I am not the only one that uses Spray Max 2K clear coat in a rattle can!

Thanks! Yeah, I restore chainsaws when I can these days and that spaymax has proven to be good stuff!

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Originally Posted by forestb

Sounds pretty rowdy. Not what I would expect a straight 6 to sound like.

Thanks! Yeah I'm pretty stoked with the sound. Tried to get as much of the raspyness out of it as I could. Those mufflers helped alot and next will be decently long tailpipe tips a good inch bigger in diameter to mellow it out more.

60short · 05-11-2022, 11:12 PM

cleaned up some trans linkage, organized the toolbox and installed my (unofficial) front plate

62bagger · 05-12-2022, 01:46 AM

I like the front plate.

60short · 05-12-2022, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 62bagger

I like the front plate.

Thanks, I figured it answered the 2 most common questions, what year? and why isn't it painted yet?

roll_the_dice · 05-12-2022, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 60short

Thanks, I figured it answered the 2 most common questions, what year? and why isn't it painted yet?

NICE! I hate the statement, it's going to look great when you paint it. I look over at my truck and say, you don't like my custom paint job?

forestb · 05-12-2022, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

NICE! I hate the statement, it's going to look great when you paint it. I look over at my truck and say, you don't like my custom paint job?

You probably secretly love it also. I know I would.

roll_the_dice · 05-12-2022, 01:14 PM

I didn't do anything sexy to my truck but I had a small transmission leak at the mechanical speedo connection. Finally (hopefully) fixed the leak! Leaks are super annoying!

forestb · 05-12-2022, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I didn't do anything sexy to my truck but I had a small transmission leak at the mechanical speedo connection. Finally (hopefully) fixed the leak! Leaks are super annoying!

Is it a 350 trans

roll_the_dice · 05-12-2022, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

You probably secretly love it also. I know I would.

haha..a little. What I really love is when they think cause it "needs" a paint job it is junk...so I open the hood to show off the engine candy! LOL

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Originally Posted by forestb

Is it a 350 trans

No, it's a Tremec T56 Magnum 6 speed. Love the trans...hated the leak. I finally bought a new mechanical speedo adapter from Bowler (has multiple Orings). Pricey, but worked!

forestb · 05-12-2022, 01:30 PM

No, it's a Tremec T56 Magnum 6 speed. Love the trans...hated the leak. I finally bought a new mechanical speedo adapter from Bowler (has multiple Orings). Pricey, but worked![/QUOTE]

Okay. I only asked because I had a 350 that I could not get to stop leaking from that location.

jweb · 05-16-2022, 11:10 PM

Picked up my Suburban body on Friday after blasting and primer. A little rougher than I thought.

Spent the weekend assembling my suspension, also cleaned and painted the engine. Not quite the color I wanted but it will work.

**LostMy65** · 06-11-2022, 09:55 PM

Moved my engine forward around 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch to give me more space between the distributor and the firewall.

**TJ's Chevy** · 06-15-2022, 02:11 AM

Brought Crustine the GMC home from the shop finally. Now onto driving again!

UTSA · 06-15-2022, 12:39 PM

Been doing this for a while. Replacing rusty rockers on the 65. Already have the passenger side done, these are pics of the Driver side.

moving on to seam sealer soon.

**LostMy65** · 06-16-2022, 03:41 PM

Chased an electrical issue until I finally figured out that there was a grounding issue for the bulb socket to one of the tail light housings. Putting the housing on the negative post didn't work. I had to run a wire from the bulb socket to the metal housing to complete the circuit. Strange, just on the one side. I could have just bought a new housing, but a short chunk of wire was cheaper.

04-29-2022, 08:22 PM	#1
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 437	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Took my latest project in for front end alignment, all good to a point, all systems functioning, brakes bedded, clutch a bit stiff, will take some getting used to or adjust later, corners like a go cart, only glitch, 78k mile transmission seal decided it want to leak….easy fix, new seal will be here tomorrow… Attached Images

04-30-2022, 10:44 AM	#2
caseyjones Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 519	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Looks great Mike! __________________ 1955 Long Distance Build 1964 GMC Palomino Tan Survivor 1964 C10 Survivor - Sold

04-30-2022, 12:41 PM	#3
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,154	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Went and got it from storage! Started right up, great drive on country roads home.

05-09-2022, 06:47 PM	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,507	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Cleaned up the taillight connections. Lights are a lot brighter now. Had to use PB Blaster to get the old bulbs out. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-09-2022, 11:33 PM	#6
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Tried out a set of flowmaster super 44's. She's stinkin loud haha https://flic.kr/p/2njDQJ8 __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

05-10-2022, 06:46 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,721	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Nice TJ! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-10-2022, 09:32 AM	#9
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Sounds great TJ! Looks great too! Glad to see I am not the only one that uses Spray Max 2K clear coat in a rattle can! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

05-10-2022, 10:44 AM	#10
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Sounds pretty rowdy. Not what I would expect a straight 6 to sound like.

05-11-2022, 11:12 PM	#12
60short Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 206	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV cleaned up some trans linkage, organized the toolbox and installed my (unofficial) front plate __________________ 1960 C-10 Apache- "Rusty the Redneck Reject" 1/2 Ton short bed step side. 350 crate motor, 3 speed manual (floor shifted) MKII - Buddy Buckets and Glass Packs 20+ year long term project in process Lots of Rust, more memories... Build Thread

05-12-2022, 01:46 AM	#13
62bagger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sonora California Posts: 267	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I like the front plate.

05-12-2022, 01:14 PM	#17
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I didn't do anything sexy to my truck but I had a small transmission leak at the mechanical speedo connection. Finally (hopefully) fixed the leak! Leaks are super annoying! __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

05-12-2022, 01:30 PM	#20
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV No, it's a Tremec T56 Magnum 6 speed. Love the trans...hated the leak. I finally bought a new mechanical speedo adapter from Bowler (has multiple Orings). Pricey, but worked![/QUOTE] Okay. I only asked because I had a 350 that I could not get to stop leaking from that location.

05-16-2022, 11:10 PM	#21
jweb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,182	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Picked up my Suburban body on Friday after blasting and primer. A little rougher than I thought. Spent the weekend assembling my suspension, also cleaned and painted the engine. Not quite the color I wanted but it will work. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt

06-11-2022, 09:55 PM	#22
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,507	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Moved my engine forward around 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch to give me more space between the distributor and the firewall. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-15-2022, 02:11 AM	#23
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Brought Crustine the GMC home from the shop finally. Now onto driving again! Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw



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06-15-2022, 12:39 PM	#24
UTSA Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 17	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Been doing this for a while. Replacing rusty rockers on the 65. Already have the passenger side done, these are pics of the Driver side. moving on to seam sealer soon. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 350 combo

06-16-2022, 03:41 PM	#25
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,507	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Chased an electrical issue until I finally figured out that there was a grounding issue for the bulb socket to one of the tail light housings. Putting the housing on the negative post didn't work. I had to run a wire from the bulb socket to the metal housing to complete the circuit. Strange, just on the one side. I could have just bought a new housing, but a short chunk of wire was cheaper. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035 Last edited by LostMy65; 06-16-2022 at 03:46 PM.

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