Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

"Dirty Laundry Time", Mud.

For the first time in "I don't know how long", I jacked up RAT and attended to some needed stuff.

That expen$ive battery now seems to be about five years old. Won't take a charge.

"Off with your head!"
Should have kept the trickle charger on it.

I scoped out a starving problem a long time ago and bought a better Carter electric fuel pump.
It's been sitting on the top of my tool box for XXXXX months..

Battery's out and will be transplanted tomorrow.

Starter's toast. Ordered a new mini. Should be here in a couple of days with some brass pump
fittings and a couple of electric push-on connectors for the terminals on the Carter (must'a lost 'em).

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

I've had my truck, 68 step side, for nearly a year. I recently found a frame to build so I can keep the truck together for the time being.
I degreased the frame today. I hope to prime and paint it this week.

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...pswqa6mim3.jpg

http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/...psy1cfm6fd.jpg

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

I hauled the passenger front outer fender back to the painter so he could hit the insides he couldn't spray with some POR 15-like anti-rust paint.

Slowly, slowly.......she is getting done.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

I've had my truck, 68 step side, for nearly a year. I recently found a frame to build so I can keep the truck together for the time being.
I degreased the frame today. I hope to prime and paint it this week.

One day, I want to do the same thing with my truck's frame. Totally degrease, derust, and clean it up, epoxy prime it, and follow up with some hard core anti rust paint.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

I agree, it looks much more performance oriented without them.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Glad your back at it Mag..:metal:

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

put half my 4" lift on....

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Thanks to specialtyretail for these side marker lights $37 shipped for the set, should have them on tomorrow!

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...psecdr1gnc.jpg

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Today finally got around to putting some paint on truck...Silver today, Blue tomorrow.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

The 72' finally got towed to body and paint.:metal:

Been in deconstruction mode the last couple of weeks.
I learned alot about the inner works of our C10's by tearing down the truck.
Been taking photos of everything, bagging/tagging, cleaning/polishing and refurbishing as many of the original parts possible.
Engine and all underhood components will be pulled for paint and detail also.
Alot of fun work ahead.
:chevy:

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Ugg!!!

Installed the new fuel pump: No issue.
Installed the new battery: Broken positive post. No problem. Had a couple of extras.

Installed the new starter: Started right up. The first click.

PROBLEM: Didn't need a starter. Fot the first round, the starter must have mated with some
GOOD teeth on the flex plate. The grinding I was hearing was a bunch of bad teeth on the
flex plate. That's what she does now...grind.

FIX: Guess I'll have to take out the tranny.

I traced a trickle oil leak to the rear main seal. Never changed one of those before.
Should have, I guess. I'll read up on it.

If anyone has any suggestions re: flex plate purchase, I'd love to hear it.

PROBLEM 2: Haven't been able to ever get a totally dry Turbo 350 trans. Always has leaked.
Too much. All the usual suspects addressed (pan gasket, speedo gear seal, cooler hose fittings,
o-ring at the filler pipe.... PLUS took it in to a tranny shop earlier for seals and a general "going over").
Still leaks. This one bums me. But, what the Hell. It ain't cancer. I'll get it.

Thinking of taking RAT to a shop. Rat's never seen a shop before. But I'm getting old.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Before you yank the tranny, google ' chevy starter shimming ' and check / adjust that .

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Finished my reclaimed barn wood bed. Got the rest of my holes drilled installed all the bolts. Dang there is a lot of bolts and I didn't install slats.$170 project with all the bolts.

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...psy2esrdzz.jpg

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...pspmd6b5ga.jpg

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

More paint on my truck today.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

I think you will love them! I sure like mine!

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Thanks, Nate.

I tried with 0-1-2 shims provided.
I took your advice and watched some YouTubes, read more than a dozen articles.

I bought another shim set which is on it's way, a remote switch so I can lay under and watch "the action",
and I'll watch and measure the run-out on the f-plate.

Also, the torque on the starter bolts calls for 35fp. I'm pretty sure I had that, but I didn't measure it with my torque wrench.

Quite a few of the flex plate's teeth are gouged ...but only about 1/16" to 1/8" in from the point of the initial impact of the bendix gear.
I'll check the (up and down) engagement clearance...they say a paper clip works for the feeler gauge....so the beat goes on.

I bet I had some movement in the other starter that fubarred the flex plate. At one point my timing was advanced too far and I had that
"kickback on ignition". That can't be good for it. But, that was for a very few starts. Still..

The set up worked for (light use) several years before it started grinding. And, Bad Boy Magwa, as long as it caught without it sounding
like steel marbles in a blender more than a couple of seconds, I waited. Too long.

:waah:

I'd rather just be wiping RAT off. Rather than crawling under her.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Had some brake lines bent up. Just in time for the rain.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

These are the cleanest option!

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Recently scored this 72 Longhorn from N.C. Waiting on a new radiator and water pump.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Welcome to the site where you will find great folks and all the info and help you could ever want for your truck. Nice Longhorn and a Cheyenne to boot and you will find some Longhorn lovers ( like me ) on the site.

Check out this link

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628515

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Added a tailgate handle relocator from Mar-K.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

A little handy work around the house.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Thanks, Gone... Sitting inside is like stepping into a time machine.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Got them installed this afternoon!

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...psklshu2aj.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...psoswmjpha.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...pssrfmt9ln.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...psnmscmp5x.jpg

The small things do make a big difference

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...0955471217.jpg

Buddy told me I could have it, they are sending the cab to the scrap yard

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Rattle canned some more fautina. Few more panels to complete bodywork. Sanded rust off the vent windows. Got all the bolts in my reclaimed wood bed.

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...ps79p1ihkd.jpg

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0tgnb3sv.jpg

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...ps784x4x6w.jpg

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...psz0mnlfle.jpg

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...pszeowo0uq.jpg

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

You did real good with your purchase, most of the time the wood floors are shot in these trucks.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

I posted on page 178. Today I hugged my truck because it is officially mine! I also removed the box, let the work begin.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Picked up the driver's side outer fender from the painter. The other fender still needs a bit of work though. Soon, she should be ready for reassembly!

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

I switched to clear parking light lenses

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Yesterday I replaced my broken vent window. Today I refurbished my door panels. They will need replacing in the future but they look pretty ok for now. Also treated them both with rust inhibitor paint. I didn't get to the dash replacement this weekend, and I have to go out of town tomorrow, so that'll have to wait till next weekend.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

This has given me some inspiration, I have thought of using rustoleum brand rattle cans, about how many did it take for you to cover your truck?

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Thanks, it really isn't that bad. I still have bodywork on the white of the cab to do and the right fender and door. Rustoleum covers really good. I used satin. Most panels I give about 3 coats and a coat of black underneath over the body work. I'll have about $100 or less in spray paint at around $3 a can. I scuffed it down with a 3m red scuff pad after I sprayed it. I tried using some polishing compound to give it a little sheen. Before photos below. I don't have the money and time to disassemble to do a real paint job right now so this works.

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...psnbnahfse.jpg

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...pstovumlwf.jpg

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2ik8uerz.jpg

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

I was thinking about an orbital sander with a scotch brite pad on it first, then sanding as needed to remove runs. I don't have time to remove panels either, but, I'm going to try it anyway! I'm thinking of tackling the bed first - will have to order some hardware for replacing the ones I'm sure I'll have to grind away!

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Added some rally's and 35's

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

I started my build I guess you could say. I got down under my truck and removed the driveshaft, hanger, the exhaust, radiator and supports and got it ready to remove the motor and transmission. I will be degreasing it all underneath and cleaning it up for the new motor which I will bolt onto the transmission after I clean it up and add new seals, filter, and gasket. I am also dropping off the radiator to be flushed and pressure tested. I was surprised to see it full and still bright green after all these years sitting. Since 96 or a few years before.

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Your truck came with a motor? How rare is that model? Mine came with an engine.

:lol: Just messing with you, technically these are "engines" as "motors" are electric, but most everyone wants to use the wrong term, even saying "crate motor" instead of "crate engine."

All I did was inquire about a cluster, buy some cluster parts, and figure out a new use for my truck (when running). I just now bought a boat that I plan to haul in my truck. :)

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

OK, so went to a festival Saturday and on the way back saw this on the highway - to each his own, I didn't care for what he had done, but it is definitely a head turner. I had my sister take the pictures.

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...psjvpfltwh.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...psy1pjvznr.jpg

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...psawcp781w.jpg

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

Whoa son. He's got the sun visor, wide whites, contintental kit, mag wheels, bikes, coke trailer. You won't find another one like it. ;)

Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
 

one day his wife probably said get rid of all of that junk laying around the house"

he said "that's all good stuff, I'm not throwing it away, it's for my project"

She said "it's junk, throw it away!"

he just had to prove her wrong!