October 5 edition what did you get done? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**old Rusty C10** · 10-05-2008, 07:33 PM

Ill be heading to my upstate house this week so ill prolly do some things this week on the truck but otherwise nothing truck related this week... I did take in two more animals this week, one as a foster one as a forever home. Lady is the dog we are fostering and she will be here for a few weeks.. then we adopted a stray cat from CL so now we are up to four dogs and two cats lol but hey its all for a good cause
how about yall?

jrsmith_2010 · 10-05-2008, 08:00 PM

kickass first reply!!!

i got alot done, got the new hood on my 79 and got it all primered, gonna start on the inside of the bed next week, then put the interior back together.

jrsmith

87Lowrider · 10-05-2008, 08:01 PM

When I started typing, I was #1, I type too slow!

Even though I didn't work on the truck this weekend... I did take her out cruisin' several times!!

Still got fuel pump problem.. I'll get it squared away soon.

Ken

Illgill · 10-05-2008, 08:06 PM

I got new BFGs tires
the new distributor and wires showed up
figured out how the heater switch works.

next week put on the new parts and time to register it.

crawdadfox · 10-05-2008, 08:15 PM

Started installing my Porterbuilt rear Dropmember in the 77 today. Got the bed off, rearend out, and and the spring hangers off.....in between the race, football and a few cold ones!!

bigblock73 · 10-05-2008, 08:27 PM

Sold my Ford, bought a Toyota. Went on a triple date with some friends, went go-kart racing, and ran a bunch of errands. I also sandblasted, primed and painted my 74/74 core support pieces in preperation for putting them along with a '73 grill on my '77.

S10Fan · 10-05-2008, 08:36 PM

Yard work took over my life this weekend. Figured I had better get it done this weekend since I'll be smelling Nitro (NHRA Virginia Nationals) next weekend.

I gave the "Heap" the weekend off. Took the wife for a cruise in the 65 Chevelle Saturday night.

79GMC_OLDS · 10-05-2008, 08:38 PM

i went to a local show and shine..awesome turnout lots of great trucks

heres a pic of mine

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-05-2008, 09:04 PM

I swapped out the front outside door handles this weekend. Just finished up the passengers side a bit ago in fact.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=308279

**Captkaos** · 10-05-2008, 09:25 PM

I cut/spliced on 2 Y-pipes to make one Y-pipe for the Thorley Headers I bought for the Jimmy. My brother came over today and welded them up.

vern350 · 10-05-2008, 09:34 PM

I've been busy studying for an analyzer test that I have tommorrow (monday). I'm finding it tough to get anything truck related with college duties building up, however I did lineup up a tach cluster for my 81. It is from a 78 blazer.

smashingchuck · 10-05-2008, 09:31 PM

Yesterday- nothing. Went canoeing all day.

Today... welded new mounts on an air tank and got it painted to match the other one, got my sway bar mounts welded to the control arms (finally), got the control arms and sway bar painted, and did a brake job on my dad's truck.

Square84 · 10-05-2008, 11:11 PM

finally got my 84 tagged, inspected, motor broke in and all one color. -Crawdadfox- as far as not wanting to live in new orleans we left about 10 years ago and been trying to get back ever since!

454HO · 10-06-2008, 12:06 AM

I started a little home remodeling project this weekend. I tore out the 30 year old wood paneling in the living room and started replacing it with drywall. I actually got to use my truck for what it was made for, HAULING STUFF.

My wife actually rode in it with me for the first time going to Home Depot to buy some materials. The truck is a little too loud for her, plus I don't have the a/c working yet. She was a bit skeptical, so it's a good thing we didn't break down!!

crawdadfox · 10-06-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Square84

finally got my 84 tagged, inspected, motor broke in and all one color. -Crawdadfox- as far as not wanting to live in new orleans we left about 10 years ago and been trying to get back ever since!

It's alot different since Katrina.......ALOT !!! We only had six murders this weekend (sat. & sun.)......slow weekend!!

Square84 · 10-06-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

It's alot different since Katrina.......ALOT !!! We only had six murders this weekend (sat. & sun.)......slow weekend!!

we came into town in feb for mardi gras, and to see relatives we were on canal and saw these guys get shot in front of the walgreens. my dad looked at me while everyone one else was screaming and said ahh home sweet home. he was born and raised over in the upper ninth ward.

joe231 · 10-06-2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

It's alot different since Katrina.......ALOT !!! We only had six murders this weekend (sat. & sun.)......slow weekend!!

it is a change for the worse, i assume?
I have no experience there, but have always heard it is a rough place.

84 400 · 10-06-2008, 12:21 AM

got a great deal on a tonneau cover. can't wait to put in and get my new starter installed in 2 weeks.

Also a Guy offered to trade me a 1969 Fire bird for my truck
here is a picture of that car

Square84 · 10-18-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

got a great deal on a tonneau cover. can't wait to put in and get my new starter installed in 2 weeks.

Also a Guy offered to trade me a 1969 Fire bird for my truck
here is a picture of that car

thats a tempting trade but ill assume you didnt take it ?

84 400 · 10-19-2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Square84

thats a tempting trade but ill assume you didnt take it ?

Well it is still on the table... but It seems fishy to me. I looked around and 69 350 powered auto tranny firebirds don't bring that much in that shape. Even still it seems a bit to good to be true. I am still thinking it over but if i get more interested in it I am gonna break out the magnate and do some real good searching. This is the north and cars rot just sitting inside a garage looking out the window

Also I did some work on my truck today and she has alot of sentimental value to me so that weighs in.

joe231 · 10-06-2008, 12:58 AM

the wife and I made a shelf for the garage
the the wife, kids and I spent the afternoon cleaning and organizing.......
i didn't think to take before pics, sorry about the crappy phone pics

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now maybe I can get some work done on the trucks

Albatrossian · 10-06-2008, 07:25 AM

Not a dang thing! Laid on my back under my truck scraping alot of Georgia clay from it. Getting ready for a trans swap. I may just pull the engine and all when I do so I can paint the headers, engine and trans.

Eyegore · 10-06-2008, 09:07 AM

Reinstalled the horn mechanism inside the steering wheel, man that little spring with the shaft that has to be trimed is a pain. I cut the original to short but was able to find a rivet that was the same size to replace it.

BowTieOgre · 10-06-2008, 11:56 AM

I put the '80 in the shop to get some basic work done while i was out of town Friday and it runs much better than before. The idle is slow and steady and my kickdown works now! Saturday was my 3 year olds Bday party and that night on my way to have a few cold ones with the boys my alternator gave up the ghost so I bought a new one and put it on in the parking lot. Sunday I watched the race (nice going Carl!!

) and made a run to the gas station ($3.29) to fill the tank. Pretty good weekend.

jdmaffeo · 10-06-2008, 12:27 PM

Saturday I went over to the Texas Motor Speedway and walked around the Goodguy's show there most of the day. Yesterday I started to finish the new wood for my bed. I am hoping to get my truck back from paint after 4 months within a week!! grrrrr....I picked a slow shop that just hasn't got it together for me yet.....That's a whole long story..... Here are some pictures of the wood getting the grain raised and sanded. I did it 3 times and will start to stain and seal it this week!!!

10-05-2008, 08:00 PM	#2
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? kickass first reply!!! i got alot done, got the new hood on my 79 and got it all primered, gonna start on the inside of the bed next week, then put the interior back together. jrsmith __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 10-05-2008 at 08:03 PM.

10-05-2008, 08:01 PM	#3
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? When I started typing, I was #1, I type too slow! Even though I didn't work on the truck this weekend... I did take her out cruisin' several times!! Still got fuel pump problem.. I'll get it squared away soon. Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 10-05-2008 at 08:04 PM.

10-05-2008, 08:06 PM	#4
Illgill Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orem,UT Posts: 17	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? I got new BFGs tires the new distributor and wires showed up figured out how the heater switch works. next week put on the new parts and time to register it. __________________ 73 Chevy K20 longbed 350 trans m20

10-05-2008, 08:15 PM	#5
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? Started installing my Porterbuilt rear Dropmember in the 77 today. Got the bed off, rearend out, and and the spring hangers off.....in between the race, football and a few cold ones!!

10-05-2008, 08:27 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? Sold my Ford, bought a Toyota. Went on a triple date with some friends, went go-kart racing, and ran a bunch of errands. I also sandblasted, primed and painted my 74/74 core support pieces in preperation for putting them along with a '73 grill on my '77. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-05-2008, 07:33 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	October 5 edition what did you get done? Ill be heading to my upstate house this week so ill prolly do some things this week on the truck but otherwise nothing truck related this week... I did take in two more animals this week, one as a foster one as a forever home. Lady is the dog we are fostering and she will be here for a few weeks.. then we adopted a stray cat from CL so now we are up to four dogs and two cats lol but hey its all for a good cause how about yall? __________________ 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!!

10-05-2008, 08:36 PM	#7
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? Yard work took over my life this weekend. Figured I had better get it done this weekend since I'll be smelling Nitro (NHRA Virginia Nationals) next weekend. I gave the "Heap" the weekend off. Took the wife for a cruise in the 65 Chevelle Saturday night. __________________ _____________________________ 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.

10-05-2008, 08:38 PM	#8
79GMC_OLDS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 145	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? i went to a local show and shine..awesome turnout lots of great trucks heres a pic of mine __________________ 79 GMC Sierra 5.9 cummins, nv4500

10-05-2008, 09:04 PM	#9
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? I swapped out the front outside door handles this weekend. Just finished up the passengers side a bit ago in fact. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=308279 __________________ 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

10-05-2008, 09:25 PM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? I cut/spliced on 2 Y-pipes to make one Y-pipe for the Thorley Headers I bought for the Jimmy. My brother came over today and welded them up. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-05-2008, 09:34 PM	#11
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? I've been busy studying for an analyzer test that I have tommorrow (monday). I'm finding it tough to get anything truck related with college duties building up, however I did lineup up a tach cluster for my 81. It is from a 78 blazer.

10-05-2008, 09:31 PM	#12
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? Yesterday- nothing. Went canoeing all day. Today... welded new mounts on an air tank and got it painted to match the other one, got my sway bar mounts welded to the control arms (finally), got the control arms and sway bar painted, and did a brake job on my dad's truck. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-05-2008, 11:11 PM	#13
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? finally got my 84 tagged, inspected, motor broke in and all one color. -Crawdadfox- as far as not wanting to live in new orleans we left about 10 years ago and been trying to get back ever since! __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-06-2008, 12:06 AM	#14
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? I started a little home remodeling project this weekend. I tore out the 30 year old wood paneling in the living room and started replacing it with drywall. I actually got to use my truck for what it was made for, HAULING STUFF. My wife actually rode in it with me for the first time going to Home Depot to buy some materials. The truck is a little too loud for her, plus I don't have the a/c working yet. She was a bit skeptical, so it's a good thing we didn't break down!! __________________ - Greg

10-06-2008, 12:21 AM	#18
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? got a great deal on a tonneau cover. can't wait to put in and get my new starter installed in 2 weeks. Also a Guy offered to trade me a 1969 Fire bird for my truck here is a picture of that car __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 10-06-2008 at 05:49 PM.



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10-06-2008, 12:58 AM	#21
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? the wife and I made a shelf for the garage the the wife, kids and I spent the afternoon cleaning and organizing....... i didn't think to take before pics, sorry about the crappy phone pics now maybe I can get some work done on the trucks __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-06-2008, 07:25 AM	#22
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? Not a dang thing! Laid on my back under my truck scraping alot of Georgia clay from it. Getting ready for a trans swap. I may just pull the engine and all when I do so I can paint the headers, engine and trans.

10-06-2008, 09:07 AM	#23
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? Reinstalled the horn mechanism inside the steering wheel, man that little spring with the shaft that has to be trimed is a pain. I cut the original to short but was able to find a rivet that was the same size to replace it. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

10-06-2008, 11:56 AM	#24
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? I put the '80 in the shop to get some basic work done while i was out of town Friday and it runs much better than before. The idle is slow and steady and my kickdown works now! Saturday was my 3 year olds Bday party and that night on my way to have a few cold ones with the boys my alternator gave up the ghost so I bought a new one and put it on in the parking lot. Sunday I watched the race (nice going Carl!!) and made a run to the gas station ($3.29) to fill the tank. Pretty good weekend. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

10-06-2008, 12:27 PM	#25
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: October 5 edition what did you get done? Saturday I went over to the Texas Motor Speedway and walked around the Goodguy's show there most of the day. Yesterday I started to finish the new wood for my bed. I am hoping to get my truck back from paint after 4 months within a week!! grrrrr....I picked a slow shop that just hasn't got it together for me yet.....That's a whole long story..... Here are some pictures of the wood getting the grain raised and sanded. I did it 3 times and will start to stain and seal it this week!!! Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

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