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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-05-2010, 09:17 PM

Ok so the 60-66 guys have this thread that my buddy sam started so what did you do to your truck today? I sanded and ordered parts... Come on guys we gotta beat sams thread hahahhaa

big mike71 · 05-05-2010, 09:21 PM

I washed it and drove the hell out of it for a couple of hours.

Quackaddict · 05-05-2010, 09:39 PM

Have seen these on other websites. They are pretty cool and they do good.

I ordered my NASCAR edition air gap manifold

72BlckButy · 05-05-2010, 10:19 PM

Tried to finish dismantling the rest of the water pump assembly, and proceeded to turn the head off the two bolts attaching the thermostat housings (top/bottom). Just one more thing to deal with....

big mike71 · 05-05-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Tried to finish dismantling the rest of the water pump assembly, and proceeded to turn the head off the two bolts attaching the thermostat housings (top/bottom). Just one more thing to deal with....

Everytime I take a part off of any vehicle, I either break it, strip it or bust a knuckle. I hope you get it.

72BlckButy · 05-05-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

Everytime I take a part off of any vehicle, I either break it, strip it or bust a knuckle. I hope you get it.

Must be a given trait for these old trucks...

Yeah, it shouldn't be to big of an issue, but it's is just one more thing to deal with.

Hubscrub · 05-05-2010, 10:52 PM

painted driver side inner fender

DevilDog Aggie · 09-06-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

painted driver side inner fender

I love your signature!!!! I used to get up every Sunday morning and watch Sunday Morning with him. Plus his "On The Road" specials were great!!!

72swb_327stroker_? · 05-05-2010, 10:21 PM

I looked at paint chips... trying to decide on some accent colors while its in the body shop.
I also bought a 3hp mini starter on ebay for 60 bucks shipped!

67Slider · 05-05-2010, 10:33 PM

I shot the front and back bumper, grill surround, master cylinder, Booster and various other parts in a gloss black.
Before
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...27_10_0088.JPG
After
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**SOON2BLAZE** · 05-05-2010, 10:51 PM

got trailing arm straps welded on by one of my friends and ordered noe fuel lines for the blazer! Found out sumit is replacing my 3.50 f**d gear from my 9", found out 2 weeks ago the pinion chipped a tooth. Great thread!

Chief Bail · 05-05-2010, 10:57 PM

Tuned up my inline 6 and new valve cover gasket.

pat 70/71 · 05-05-2010, 11:22 PM

washed it, put gas in it, drove it to my shop. driving my truck to work is like having the day off!! cheers, Pat

Painter D · 05-05-2010, 11:28 PM

Abused it, by doing a couple of big burnouts.

Newtz67 · 01-26-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Abused it, by doing a couple of big burnouts.

That's not abuse, just letting it stretch it's legs!

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-26-2011, 09:09 PM

Went to the DMV in Mariposa, CA. They balked at the non-commercial black plates I wanted to use. I had a '68 tag to go on them that I hadn't put on before I went in.
That freaked 'em out when I pulled it out of an envelope. They said the plates were "63 plates and can't go on a '68". I showed them the '68 tag. From the look on their faces,
I thought they were staring down Charlie Manson's throat

Then I said, "Do it the easiest way. I don't want to register it as a commercial vehicle". She said, "If you wanna do that, you'd have to weigh it, put on a permanent camper shell,
and have it inspected. Take this form over there and wait in line again"

Again, I said, " Just take it off non-op, register it to me, and use the existing plate".

She said, "$177. Until September."

"$177!" I said, "It's a '68 truck", being careful NOT to tell her it was only a pile of parts right now, lest she want the Judge and Jury to visit the shop for an inspection. Or worse.

"Yeah. You told me you traded a $400 canoe for it. So there's use-tax on that four hundred. It's been on non-op since September of 2002, and you have transfer fees."

"Okay. I'll pay you. But I have only one plate. So can you at least order me another plate so I don't get stopped by a cop that has nothing better to do than check out my
truck and give me a ticket for one plate that I can't fix?"

She said, "That's another form and an additional fee. Take this over there and get back in line when you've filled it out."

I looked around and saw about 40 groups of folks that all had something better to do with their time than watch me get raped.

I said, "I'll pay the fee and worry about the lost plate, the commercial plate, and the black plates later".

A cheer went up from the crowd.

She said, "177, cash, check, or debit card?"

I paid her.

I came home and rehabbed both wind wings. It was a nasty job. But I was in the mood for it.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-05-2010, 11:32 PM

made sure I was getting vacumn to booster (I was) and drove the heck outta it, crossed a flooded section of road (fun but shouldnt do it) slid around some corners while driving, and drove it.

67ss&99ss · 05-05-2010, 11:37 PM

I hauled some stuff with it!

Cole Trickle · 05-05-2010, 11:53 PM

I vacumed out the interior and removed the ECE parts from the bed so I can detail/wash it this weekend.

My son climbed around on the bench and made vroom vroom sounds while holding the wheel and grabbing the shifter...lol

**Stocker** · 05-05-2010, 11:59 PM

Aired up the tires and cut some firewood, second load this year.

Critter · 05-06-2010, 12:05 AM

Well I didn't do anything TO my truck but I did do some stuff FOR it. I started enclosing my shop which is where I will (hopefully) finish the teardown and restoration. And I unpackaged my new welder which will (again hopefully) help with that as well.

Lloyd C. · 05-15-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Well I didn't do anything TO my truck but I did do some stuff FOR it. I started enclosing my shop which is where I will (hopefully) finish the teardown and restoration. And I unpackaged my new welder which will (again hopefully) help with that as well.

Exact same welder I have. You'll love it.

gixxerpymp · 05-06-2010, 12:01 AM

Nothing... I'm a lazy bastard.

c10monkey · 01-02-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerpymp

Nothing... I'm a lazy bastard.

Hahahahahaha
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gixxerpymp · 05-06-2010, 12:13 AM

^^

luuuckyyyyyy

05-05-2010, 09:17 PM	#1
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	What did you do to your truck today! Ok so the 60-66 guys have this thread that my buddy sam started so what did you do to your truck today? I sanded and ordered parts... Come on guys we gotta beat sams thread hahahhaa __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I washed it and drove the hell out of it for a couple of hours. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

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Quackaddict "Hooked on Quack" Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Midlothian,TX Posts: 154	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Have seen these on other websites. They are pretty cool and they do good. I ordered my NASCAR edition air gap manifold __________________ Semper Fi, Kevin USMC Last edited by Quackaddict; 05-05-2010 at 09:41 PM.

05-05-2010, 10:19 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Tried to finish dismantling the rest of the water pump assembly, and proceeded to turn the head off the two bolts attaching the thermostat housings (top/bottom). Just one more thing to deal with.... __________________ -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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pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today! washed it, put gas in it, drove it to my shop. driving my truck to work is like having the day off!! cheers, Pat

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01-26-2011, 09:09 PM	#16
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went to the DMV in Mariposa, CA. They balked at the non-commercial black plates I wanted to use. I had a '68 tag to go on them that I hadn't put on before I went in. That freaked 'em out when I pulled it out of an envelope. They said the plates were "63 plates and can't go on a '68". I showed them the '68 tag. From the look on their faces, I thought they were staring down Charlie Manson's throat Then I said, "Do it the easiest way. I don't want to register it as a commercial vehicle". She said, "If you wanna do that, you'd have to weigh it, put on a permanent camper shell, and have it inspected. Take this form over there and wait in line again" Again, I said, " Just take it off non-op, register it to me, and use the existing plate". She said, "$177. Until September." "$177!" I said, "It's a '68 truck", being careful NOT to tell her it was only a pile of parts right now, lest she want the Judge and Jury to visit the shop for an inspection. Or worse. "Yeah. You told me you traded a $400 canoe for it. So there's use-tax on that four hundred. It's been on non-op since September of 2002, and you have transfer fees." "Okay. I'll pay you. But I have only one plate. So can you at least order me another plate so I don't get stopped by a cop that has nothing better to do than check out my truck and give me a ticket for one plate that I can't fix?" She said, "That's another form and an additional fee. Take this over there and get back in line when you've filled it out." I looked around and saw about 40 groups of folks that all had something better to do with their time than watch me get raped. I said, "I'll pay the fee and worry about the lost plate, the commercial plate, and the black plates later". A cheer went up from the crowd. She said, "177, cash, check, or debit card?" I paid her. I came home and rehabbed both wind wings. It was a nasty job. But I was in the mood for it. __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 01-26-2011 at 09:10 PM.

05-05-2010, 11:32 PM	#17
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What did you do to your truck today! made sure I was getting vacumn to booster (I was) and drove the heck outta it, crossed a flooded section of road (fun but shouldnt do it) slid around some corners while driving, and drove it. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

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05-05-2010, 11:59 PM	#20
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05-06-2010, 12:05 AM	#21
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05-06-2010, 12:01 AM	#23
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