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**old Rusty C10** · 06-07-2009, 09:12 PM

im getting ready to go get my truck and let a friend use it for a while how about you all???

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-07-2009, 09:21 PM

I got a new grille and visor. I already have the grille installed. Now if I could just find me a 10" or 12" sub, dirt cheap, I'd be able work on my system.

81K5Blazer · 06-07-2009, 10:39 PM

Got my truck running for the first time in a few months. This winter I started with a basic tune up (new cap and rotor, plug wires, plugs, oil change, air filter, etc.) I ended up pulling off the heads and having them rebuilt, putting on an edelbrock performer intake, and a new steering column after someone tried to steal it while the heads were off. Today I finally finished all of it and got it running (sort of). Now I get to learn how to rebuild a carb.

lol, all of this and all I had ever done before was basic stuff. (plugs, oil changes, brakes, etc.) So it might seem like no big deal to some but I am damn pleased with myself.

flamingbig10 · 06-07-2009, 10:35 PM

I went junk yarding picked up junk dash to fiber glass and seat belt bolt covers and also picked up size nice 88-94 high back buckets for my dads truck to replace the low back bucket

Manbearpig · 06-07-2009, 10:39 PM

Im pretty sure all I did was glance at it.

454HO · 06-07-2009, 10:51 PM

Did a cam swap on my vortec 454. Old on the left, new on the right.

And before you ask, yes that is my wife's Chinese newspaper it's on.

SCOTI · 06-07-2009, 11:10 PM

I measured. Again & again & again. Then I cut the cab mounts off of a 65 swb frame to transplant onto another. Cutting the rivets off all 4 mounts & then chiseling them off took the better part of Saturday.... those SOB's were stubborn.

Today was more of the same & then I moved some frames around when my buddy stopped by. Board member n2billet dropped off an 88-92 bench seat & it was waiting for me when we returned from moving the frames. Not sure where it's going (yet)....

trixter99 · 06-08-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 454HO

Did a cam swap on my vortec 454. Old on the left, new on the right.

And before you ask, yes that is my wife's Chinese newspaper it's on.

What made you decide to go with a roller cam?

454HO · 06-08-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter99

What made you decide to go with a roller cam?

Because that is what it had originally. The stock cam is 204/209 at .050, the new cam is 225/225 at .050. The max lift for both is .483" which is pretty mild for a big block. This is actually a Mercruiser take-out cam that I picked up for $35.

**N2TRUX** · 06-07-2009, 11:55 PM

Thursday night I crawled under my 77 and worked on the exhaust. I had plans of having it cinched up and running before my buddy Keith showed up on Friday. Unfortunately it was not meant to be. As I installed the last bolt on the collector I saw a piece of gasket hanging out. CRAP! The collector gasket was broke.

My buddy n2billet came to visit Friday night. Saturday we picked up his sons 79 Blazer from my bro-in-law with a fresh transmission in it. Unfortunately the governor took a dump before we made it back to my house so we took it back to my bro-in-law.

Today I rebuilt my swimming pool filter and washed daily drivers...

hessian18 · 06-08-2009, 12:17 AM

Went to the junkyard, got a 85 lower grille panel for my 81's 87 grille swap. Also found a nice 81 bumper parking light.

I was also looking at hoods.

I got home and installed the lower panel and parking light.

Along with installing the yard parts, I noticed I didnt have my 1/4'' drive sockets......

I Left them at the yard somewhere.... Not good....

I was there right before closing..

I left the row of sockets on the radiator support of the suburban I yanked the grille panel from...DOH !

Im hoping if I go nice and early they Might still be there.....

Bummer and lesson learned if not....

I did get my grille in though...looks pretty good, needs to be painted black.

minitrucker · 06-08-2009, 02:44 AM

I bought a small tach and installed in on my 75. I was scared to drive the truck on the freeway without know how fast the engine is spinning. Since the install, I have not driven the truck, lol.

I also took the old nasty seat cover off only to fond a very nice bench seat under it. Same goes for the carpet, got rid of the nasty floor mats and vacumed the floor and it loos brand new.

Very nice.

D13 · 06-08-2009, 06:40 AM

Removed the alarm system that was jacked into my brake lghts, all the wires (including the unfused hot wire!), got the dash back together except the ash tray (need to wire up a cig lighter for the cell). Put biocide in the diesel tanks. Cleaned the oil and sand out of the intake and oil and dissolved foam mask out of the air cleaner and put in a new filter. Installed a clear return line to check for bubbles (none). Lubed up the injection pump, seem to have freed up something cause it ran better this AM.

Finished the brick underfloor for the parts shed, installed the windows and wrapped one side wiht Tyvek. And mowed the lawn. And took steroid for the torn rotator cuff. And watched Red Wings and NASCAR.

Did I mention the sunburn?

Cherub · 06-08-2009, 07:49 AM

Got all my signals working and got my baby inspected for the first time in almost 2 years. took the truck for a 60 mile cruise for the first time in forever.

babyJay · 06-08-2009, 08:10 AM

Started the 79, racked the pipes off just enough to pizz off the neighbor lady (nibnose) and moved it from the front of the house to in front of the garage. Caught up on some great reading here.

grinch4om · 06-08-2009, 08:11 AM

installed the shifter I made...pics to follow

grinch4om · 06-08-2009, 10:00 AM

here they are

Rollinsqrbdy · 06-08-2009, 10:40 AM

First I traded a crappy honda shadow 750 for a new set of 35" mud's for the 84 k10. So Im done with it. So now I can finally get started back on my 86 c10. Its been awhile I've done anything to it. Got the garage all cleaned up and gettin it ready for the c10 repairs. Thats bout it. my weekend got a lil extended cause I called in a lil sick today. hahaha

thirdstreettito · 06-08-2009, 11:16 AM

I bought a new starter, because my old one just went out. So I went to NAPA with my starter to give him the core, found out my 84 had an 89 starter on it. Anyway, I went home put on my new 65lb starter. YES 65lb! I am a BIG guy and it was even heavy for me. Plus it was the size of 2 footballs. Anyway, got it put on, put the inspection cover back on, hooked the battery wires back up. Turned the key, waited for the glowplugs to cycle, eh eh vroom. She works! It was well worth the $168 I paid for it, plus it is USA made and have a lifetime replacement warranty.

S10Fan · 06-08-2009, 07:55 PM

Finally got around to installing my XM radio controller in the ashtray.

Went with a friend to pickup three 4X8 sheets of 1/8" steel for one of his projects. Dang that stuff is heavy! Good deal though, he paid 50 bux a sheet.

Took the family out for dinner Saturday night.

Good weekend.

MrBeast · 06-08-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10Fan

Finally got around to installing my XM radio controller in the ashtray.

Went with a friend to pickup three 4X8 sheets of 1/8" steel for one of his projects. Dang that stuff is heavy! Good deal though, he paid 50 bux a sheet.

Took the family out for dinner Saturday night.

Good weekend.

Cool swap, I am making a holder for my 1911 in mine.

87Lowrider · 06-08-2009, 10:43 PM

Changed out my winter tires for summer ones on my '86 Jimmy DD.

Made some adjustments to the carb on the '87. Woke the 454 up a bit more.

Did some planning for the KY Meet in July!!

Hit a few cruis-in's.

Ken

GRIMSS · 06-08-2009, 10:58 PM

Sat. I designed my notches, made templates, then cut them With a friends plasma cutter. Then welded the 2 parts up and mocked up on the frame.

pig rig · 06-09-2009, 12:43 AM

thats a good looking natch you got going there

as for me I finely got my truck to go down the road at a high rate of speed compared to the neck braking sputer and cough it was doing

72BlckButy · 06-09-2009, 06:38 AM

Got my new radio installed into the '69; and got a few other things done around the house.

06-07-2009, 09:12 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	What did you get done 6/7/09 edition im getting ready to go get my truck and let a friend use it for a while 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!!

06-07-2009, 09:21 PM	#2
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition I got a new grille and visor. I already have the grille installed. Now if I could just find me a 10" or 12" sub, dirt cheap, I'd be able work on my system. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

06-07-2009, 10:39 PM	#3
81K5Blazer The pool guy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Independence MO Posts: 70	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Got my truck running for the first time in a few months. This winter I started with a basic tune up (new cap and rotor, plug wires, plugs, oil change, air filter, etc.) I ended up pulling off the heads and having them rebuilt, putting on an edelbrock performer intake, and a new steering column after someone tried to steal it while the heads were off. Today I finally finished all of it and got it running (sort of). Now I get to learn how to rebuild a carb. lol, all of this and all I had ever done before was basic stuff. (plugs, oil changes, brakes, etc.) So it might seem like no big deal to some but I am damn pleased with myself.

06-07-2009, 10:35 PM	#4
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition I went junk yarding picked up junk dash to fiber glass and seat belt bolt covers and also picked up size nice 88-94 high back buckets for my dads truck to replace the low back bucket __________________ 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

06-07-2009, 10:39 PM	#5
Manbearpig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midland, Tx Posts: 418	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Im pretty sure all I did was glance at it. __________________ 1972 GMC C10

06-07-2009, 10:51 PM	#6
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Did a cam swap on my vortec 454. Old on the left, new on the right. And before you ask, yes that is my wife's Chinese newspaper it's on. __________________ - Greg

06-07-2009, 11:10 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition I measured. Again & again & again. Then I cut the cab mounts off of a 65 swb frame to transplant onto another. Cutting the rivets off all 4 mounts & then chiseling them off took the better part of Saturday.... those SOB's were stubborn. Today was more of the same & then I moved some frames around when my buddy stopped by. Board member n2billet dropped off an 88-92 bench seat & it was waiting for me when we returned from moving the frames. Not sure where it's going (yet).... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-07-2009, 11:55 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Thursday night I crawled under my 77 and worked on the exhaust. I had plans of having it cinched up and running before my buddy Keith showed up on Friday. Unfortunately it was not meant to be. As I installed the last bolt on the collector I saw a piece of gasket hanging out. CRAP! The collector gasket was broke. My buddy n2billet came to visit Friday night. Saturday we picked up his sons 79 Blazer from my bro-in-law with a fresh transmission in it. Unfortunately the governor took a dump before we made it back to my house so we took it back to my bro-in-law. Today I rebuilt my swimming pool filter and washed daily drivers... 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"

06-08-2009, 12:17 AM	#11
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Went to the junkyard, got a 85 lower grille panel for my 81's 87 grille swap. Also found a nice 81 bumper parking light. I was also looking at hoods. I got home and installed the lower panel and parking light. Along with installing the yard parts, I noticed I didnt have my 1/4'' drive sockets...... I Left them at the yard somewhere.... Not good.... I was there right before closing.. I left the row of sockets on the radiator support of the suburban I yanked the grille panel from...DOH ! Im hoping if I go nice and early they Might still be there..... Bummer and lesson learned if not.... I did get my grille in though...looks pretty good, needs to be painted black. __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

06-08-2009, 02:44 AM	#12
minitrucker Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 15	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition I bought a small tach and installed in on my 75. I was scared to drive the truck on the freeway without know how fast the engine is spinning. Since the install, I have not driven the truck, lol. I also took the old nasty seat cover off only to fond a very nice bench seat under it. Same goes for the carpet, got rid of the nasty floor mats and vacumed the floor and it loos brand new. Very nice. __________________ http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/1205614938.html Lock right lockers for sale

06-08-2009, 06:40 AM	#13
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Removed the alarm system that was jacked into my brake lghts, all the wires (including the unfused hot wire!), got the dash back together except the ash tray (need to wire up a cig lighter for the cell). Put biocide in the diesel tanks. Cleaned the oil and sand out of the intake and oil and dissolved foam mask out of the air cleaner and put in a new filter. Installed a clear return line to check for bubbles (none). Lubed up the injection pump, seem to have freed up something cause it ran better this AM. Finished the brick underfloor for the parts shed, installed the windows and wrapped one side wiht Tyvek. And mowed the lawn. And took steroid for the torn rotator cuff. And watched Red Wings and NASCAR. Did I mention the sunburn? __________________ 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 Last edited by D13; 06-08-2009 at 06:41 AM.

06-08-2009, 07:49 AM	#14
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Got all my signals working and got my baby inspected for the first time in almost 2 years. took the truck for a 60 mile cruise for the first time in forever. __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck) Last edited by Cherub; 06-08-2009 at 07:50 AM.

06-08-2009, 08:10 AM	#15
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Started the 79, racked the pipes off just enough to pizz off the neighbor lady (nibnose) and moved it from the front of the house to in front of the garage. Caught up on some great reading here. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW Last edited by babyJay; 06-08-2009 at 08:11 AM.

06-08-2009, 08:11 AM	#16
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition installed the shifter I made...pics to follow

06-08-2009, 10:00 AM	#17
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition here they are Attached Images



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06-08-2009, 10:40 AM	#18
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition First I traded a crappy honda shadow 750 for a new set of 35" mud's for the 84 k10. So Im done with it. So now I can finally get started back on my 86 c10. Its been awhile I've done anything to it. Got the garage all cleaned up and gettin it ready for the c10 repairs. Thats bout it. my weekend got a lil extended cause I called in a lil sick today. hahaha __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

06-08-2009, 11:16 AM	#19
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition I bought a new starter, because my old one just went out. So I went to NAPA with my starter to give him the core, found out my 84 had an 89 starter on it. Anyway, I went home put on my new 65lb starter. YES 65lb! I am a BIG guy and it was even heavy for me. Plus it was the size of 2 footballs. Anyway, got it put on, put the inspection cover back on, hooked the battery wires back up. Turned the key, waited for the glowplugs to cycle, eh eh vroom. She works! It was well worth the $168 I paid for it, plus it is USA made and have a lifetime replacement warranty. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

06-08-2009, 07:55 PM	#20
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Finally got around to installing my XM radio controller in the ashtray. Went with a friend to pickup three 4X8 sheets of 1/8" steel for one of his projects. Dang that stuff is heavy! Good deal though, he paid 50 bux a sheet. Took the family out for dinner Saturday night. Good weekend. 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.

06-08-2009, 10:43 PM	#22
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Changed out my winter tires for summer ones on my '86 Jimmy DD. Made some adjustments to the carb on the '87. Woke the 454 up a bit more. Did some planning for the KY Meet in July!! Hit a few cruis-in's. Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

06-08-2009, 10:58 PM	#23
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Sat. I designed my notches, made templates, then cut them With a friends plasma cutter. Then welded the 2 parts up and mocked up on the frame. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

06-09-2009, 12:43 AM	#24
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition thats a good looking natch you got going there as for me I finely got my truck to go down the road at a high rate of speed compared to the neck braking sputer and cough it was doing __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

06-09-2009, 06:38 AM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What did you get done 6/7/09 edition Got my new radio installed into the '69; and got a few other things done around the house. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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