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S10Fan · 01-24-2011, 06:41 AM

Looks like the regular thread "starters" are busy so I'll get us going this week.

What did you get done this weekend?

I had a very good parts shopping weekend.
Scored the following:
Complete suicide door hinge kit, hinges, bear claw latches, and all the hardware for my '50 Chevy ($100.00)
Spindles and lower control arms (stock) that are going on an S-10 chassis under my '50 Chevy ($Free)
A sweet freshly built Rochester 2-barrel carb for my '50 Chevy ($Trade)
Pair of brand new in the box Howe D-52 Calipers ($20.00)

The coolest thing I acquired is a 22mm gun barrel from an F-15 Fighter Jet. I'm not sure what I'll do with this freebie but it's cool!

keith61760 · 01-24-2011, 06:57 AM

Did absolutely nothing this weekend except enjoying a port visit to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Nice to be off the boat for the weekend

knightowl73 · 01-24-2011, 09:45 AM

fixed a few things on the truck to get it ready for onspection at the end of this month. now my horn works , and with a real button on the steering wheel, and not one mounted to the dash, which i conveniently removed right after i got my sticker last year lol.

and now my emergency brake works, only one side, but who cars, it holds and the truck dont move if you tap the gas.

only thing left now is aim the headlights but some of them are rigged too from the previous owner so thats a task in itself.

now i can get back to doing the bodywork so i can throw some paint on it! hopefully that will be within a few weeks.

Psycho71 · 01-24-2011, 10:07 AM

Got the front clip put back on the burb, radiator installed, all fluids pre-filled, pretty much everything in the engine bay connected and ready to fire the engine. Yanked the fuel tank, drained the 20+ gallons of very old fuel (why are the tanks always full when you have to pull them?). Got the battery in, and connected, and started checking interior and lighting systems out. Looks like everything will try to function except the passenger side door windows and the headlights. All four windows are slow, but that's the mid-80's power window blues. Will address those at a later date. Headlights shouldn't be a huge problem. Tail lights and blinkers all work just fine.

jchav62 · 01-24-2011, 10:23 AM

I watched my Bears lose, then I drowned my sorrows...

As far as truck stuff, I put in a new clutch fan because the old one nearly fell apart. Runs like a new truck! The old fan must've been slowly falling apart for awhile causing weird little vibrations and shakes that I could never track down. Well they are finally tracked down.

bigblock73 · 01-24-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

The coolest thing I acquired is a 22mm gun barrel from an F-15 Fighter Jet. I'm not sure what I'll do with this freebie but it's cool!

Floor shifter for the '50

timjt · 01-24-2011, 10:55 AM

22mm? mounted on the hood lol

**N2TRUX** · 01-24-2011, 11:48 AM

I finally got a chance to work on my 77 again. I sent the e3 ECE back to Ride Tech a couple months back. They did an update to it and sent it back right before the holidays. I managed to get the ECU and display re-installed last week.

This week I installed the ride height sensors again. Since two of them were broken when I took it apart, I spent time trying to ensure that they are mounted properly. I accomplished that, but it took some time.

This week I will hook the linkage back up and see how it works.

SBTork · 01-24-2011, 01:28 PM

I spent mine meeting a fellow board member bigblock73 (Jeff) and getting some top quality parts for my suburban. I wish it would've been a little warmer than -5 so we could actually bs for a while but it was nice to meet you nontheless. Then on Sunday I watched the Packers make their way to Super Bowl 45 by beating the Bears. Good times

bigblock73 · 01-24-2011, 01:42 PM

It was good to meet you too Adam. We'll have to meet up at BTT50's or Car Craft and hang out.

Glad you liked the parts. Hope the posters work out good too.

ECU PIRATE · 01-24-2011, 02:36 PM

Finally managed to get a hold of this guy after a month of phone and email tag and scored a pair a 50 Series Flowmasters (# 42550) for $ 40.............. Watched my Bears lose to the Packers

texasfunk · 01-24-2011, 02:43 PM

You guys watched your bears lose? Shame shame..I was watching my packers win

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Jonnythunder · 01-24-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

You guys watched your bears lose? Shame shame..I was watching my packers win

Posted via Mobile Device

Yup!

SCOTI · 01-25-2011, 02:10 AM

I ordered some parts for the dually & have been waiting to get them in. They arrived today only to not be what I expected..... It seems the LMC descript vs. the catalog pic was confusing/misleading. I thought I was getting a new reproduction 89-91 GMC Burb grille (chrome/charcoal grey) sans the grille ornament (meaning no emblem mounting pad).

I did get a chrome/charcoal grille..... w/a huge x large freaking grille emblem pad right in the center (100% not what I wanted). Apparently they only offer the grille w/o the grille ornament (meaning no emblem mounting pad) on the chrome/brite treatment grille. I was bummed to say the least. I really wanted to freshen the front end up.

Besides that, my order did include new inner rear bumper brackets, bumper bolts, front door panel trim plate (door pull delete trim-plates), & a front air dam for under the bumper so I get to install some new stuff.

**lolife99** · 01-25-2011, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I ordered some parts for the dually & have been waiting to get them in. They arrived today only to not be what I expected..... It seems the LMC descript vs. the catalog pic was confusing/misleading. I thought I was getting a new reproduction 89-91 GMC Burb grille (chrome/charcoal grey) sans the grille ornament (meaning no emblem mounting pad).

I did get a chrome/charcoal grille..... w/a huge x large freaking grille emblem pad right in the center (100% not what I wanted). Apparently they only offer the grille w/o the grille ornament (meaning no emblem mounting pad) on the chrome/brite treatment grille. I was bummed to say the least. I really wanted to freshen the front end up.

Besides that, my order did include new inner rear bumper brackets, bumper bolts, front door panel trim plate (door pull delete trim-plates), & a front air dam for under the bumper so I get to install some new stuff.

SCOTI,... try to find a GM grille for your dually.
They are pricey,... but it's the only way you will be happy.
Might as well get the headlight doors also.

I had about $350 in my grill, headlight doors, and turnsignal lenses,... in my old crew cab. I'm not sure if they are still available from GM or not.
Oh yeah,... get a new grille emblem while your at it.

SCOTI · 01-25-2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

SCOTI,... try to find a GM grille for your dually.
They are pricey,... but it's the only way you will be happy.
Might as well get the healight doors also.

I had about $350 in my grill, headlight doors, and turnsignal lenses,... in my old crew cab. I'm not sure if they are still available from GM or not.
Oh yeah,... get a new grille emblem while your at it.

There lies the issue..... I don't care for the Chevy grilles nor do I like the GMC & bowtie grille emblems on these. I've seen a few images here & there of what appeared to be a factory looking GMC grille w/o the large ping-pong table platform for the emblem (ok, slight exaggeration). I started searching for this & found that LMC had something similar. Unfortunately, they only come w/an 'all chrome' finish (another thing I dislike).

I wanted a OE appearing chrome surround w/the charcoal grey portion between the upper/lower light lenses & for the grille; & no emblem. I did order the headlight bezels too so I'm going to research options. I could do a t-rex billet grille but I've never seen one in person & some of those billet grilles look 'clunky'.

bigd65 · 01-24-2011, 04:45 PM

I wishing I was watching my COWBOYS play

xrcr · 01-24-2011, 05:10 PM

Got the rusty cab bolts out so I can install (temporarily) and get the lft side A pillar back where it is supposed to be. Then more fitting, welding and sanding. Then figuring out a color.

Your41Plague12 · 01-24-2011, 06:32 PM

Watched my Steelers beat the Jets, and figured out I need a radiator. Mine finally bit the dust. Same with my power steering pump.

joe1982 · 01-25-2011, 04:14 PM

nothing truck related, BOUGHT some GUNS! oh and enjoyed seeing Jay Cutler quit on his team during a confrence championship game.... priceless

wyattglock · 01-25-2011, 05:59 PM

Went to a friends house by our local state police post and put some rounds through his new DPMS AR-10 and my SKS. Always a good time to kill some paper! Other than that, I ordered the rest of the parts to do my top end rebuild on the 454.

engineco713 · 01-25-2011, 06:33 PM

I just bought a house with a 3 car garage so hopefully I can get back to working in my square again. Have a baby coming in August so not sure how much I'll be able to do after that. But hey, it's running and driving at this moment.

**lolife99** · 01-25-2011, 07:01 PM

X2 on the billet grille in the original 89-91 GMC only frame.^^^
I'm not a big fan of the Chevy billet grille version.

SCOTI · 01-25-2011, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

X2 on the billet grille in the original 89-91 GMC only frame.^^^
I'm not a big fan of the Chevy billet grille version.

Agreed.... Definitely no Chevy billet version for me. GMC only....

If I only had a source to help secure a niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice quality GMC grille (cough Jonboy, cough), I'd send the LMC version back. My next step was to find a possible billet inset & hack the LMC piece if I have too.

Jonboy · 01-25-2011, 07:35 PM

Both the Chevy and GMC grilles have been discontinued by GM, and no one was showing stock. try these grilles: http://www.cwgrilles.com/Merchant2/m...ode=GMCCrewCab

01-24-2011, 06:41 AM	#1
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition Looks like the regular thread "starters" are busy so I'll get us going this week. What did you get done this weekend? I had a very good parts shopping weekend. Scored the following: Complete suicide door hinge kit, hinges, bear claw latches, and all the hardware for my '50 Chevy ($100.00) Spindles and lower control arms (stock) that are going on an S-10 chassis under my '50 Chevy ($Free) A sweet freshly built Rochester 2-barrel carb for my '50 Chevy ($Trade) Pair of brand new in the box Howe D-52 Calipers ($20.00) The coolest thing I acquired is a 22mm gun barrel from an F-15 Fighter Jet. I'm not sure what I'll do with this freebie but it's cool! 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.

01-24-2011, 06:57 AM	#2
keith61760 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lemoore, Ca Posts: 161	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition Did absolutely nothing this weekend except enjoying a port visit to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Nice to be off the boat for the weekend __________________ 1977 Chevy Cheyenne 2wd SWB

01-24-2011, 09:45 AM	#3
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition fixed a few things on the truck to get it ready for onspection at the end of this month. now my horn works , and with a real button on the steering wheel, and not one mounted to the dash, which i conveniently removed right after i got my sticker last year lol. and now my emergency brake works, only one side, but who cars, it holds and the truck dont move if you tap the gas. only thing left now is aim the headlights but some of them are rigged too from the previous owner so thats a task in itself. now i can get back to doing the bodywork so i can throw some paint on it! hopefully that will be within a few weeks. __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

01-24-2011, 10:07 AM	#4
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition Got the front clip put back on the burb, radiator installed, all fluids pre-filled, pretty much everything in the engine bay connected and ready to fire the engine. Yanked the fuel tank, drained the 20+ gallons of very old fuel (why are the tanks always full when you have to pull them?). Got the battery in, and connected, and started checking interior and lighting systems out. Looks like everything will try to function except the passenger side door windows and the headlights. All four windows are slow, but that's the mid-80's power window blues. Will address those at a later date. Headlights shouldn't be a huge problem. Tail lights and blinkers all work just fine. __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

01-24-2011, 10:23 AM	#5
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition I watched my Bears lose, then I drowned my sorrows... As far as truck stuff, I put in a new clutch fan because the old one nearly fell apart. Runs like a new truck! The old fan must've been slowly falling apart for awhile causing weird little vibrations and shakes that I could never track down. Well they are finally tracked down. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

01-24-2011, 10:55 AM	#7
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition 22mm? mounted on the hood lol __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

01-24-2011, 11:48 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition I finally got a chance to work on my 77 again. I sent the e3 ECE back to Ride Tech a couple months back. They did an update to it and sent it back right before the holidays. I managed to get the ECU and display re-installed last week. This week I installed the ride height sensors again. Since two of them were broken when I took it apart, I spent time trying to ensure that they are mounted properly. I accomplished that, but it took some time. This week I will hook the linkage back up and see how it works. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-24-2011, 01:28 PM	#9
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition I spent mine meeting a fellow board member bigblock73 (Jeff) and getting some top quality parts for my suburban. I wish it would've been a little warmer than -5 so we could actually bs for a while but it was nice to meet you nontheless. Then on Sunday I watched the Packers make their way to Super Bowl 45 by beating the Bears. Good times __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

01-24-2011, 01:42 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition It was good to meet you too Adam. We'll have to meet up at BTT50's or Car Craft and hang out. Glad you liked the parts. Hope the posters work out good too. __________________ 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

01-24-2011, 02:36 PM	#11
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition Finally managed to get a hold of this guy after a month of phone and email tag and scored a pair a 50 Series Flowmasters (# 42550) for $ 40.............. Watched my Bears lose to the Packers __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

01-24-2011, 02:43 PM	#12
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition You guys watched your bears lose? Shame shame..I was watching my packers win Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

01-25-2011, 02:10 AM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,964	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition I ordered some parts for the dually & have been waiting to get them in. They arrived today only to not be what I expected..... It seems the LMC descript vs. the catalog pic was confusing/misleading. I thought I was getting a new reproduction 89-91 GMC Burb grille (chrome/charcoal grey) sans the grille ornament (meaning no emblem mounting pad). I did get a chrome/charcoal grille..... w/a huge x large freaking grille emblem pad right in the center (100% not what I wanted). Apparently they only offer the grille w/o the grille ornament (meaning no emblem mounting pad) on the chrome/brite treatment grille. I was bummed to say the least. I really wanted to freshen the front end up. Besides that, my order did include new inner rear bumper brackets, bumper bolts, front door panel trim plate (door pull delete trim-plates), & a front air dam for under the bumper so I get to install some new stuff. __________________ 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.*

01-24-2011, 04:45 PM	#17
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition I wishing I was watching my COWBOYS play __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

01-24-2011, 05:10 PM	#18
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition Got the rusty cab bolts out so I can install (temporarily) and get the lft side A pillar back where it is supposed to be. Then more fitting, welding and sanding. Then figuring out a color.

01-24-2011, 06:32 PM	#19
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition Watched my Steelers beat the Jets, and figured out I need a radiator. Mine finally bit the dust. Same with my power steering pump. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400



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01-25-2011, 04:14 PM	#20
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition nothing truck related, BOUGHT some GUNS! oh and enjoyed seeing Jay Cutler quit on his team during a confrence championship game.... priceless __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

01-25-2011, 05:59 PM	#21
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 621	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition Went to a friends house by our local state police post and put some rounds through his new DPMS AR-10 and my SKS. Always a good time to kill some paper! Other than that, I ordered the rest of the parts to do my top end rebuild on the 454.

01-25-2011, 06:33 PM	#22
engineco713 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Port Deposit, Md Posts: 97	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition I just bought a house with a 3 car garage so hopefully I can get back to working in my square again. Have a baby coming in August so not sure how much I'll be able to do after that. But hey, it's running and driving at this moment. __________________ 1993 Chevy Suburban 4X4 (Off duty driver) 2012 Chevy Impala SSV (Work Vehicle) 2008 Harley Road King (Play toy)

01-25-2011, 07:01 PM	#23
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,698	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition X2 on the billet grille in the original 89-91 GMC only frame.^^^ I'm not a big fan of the Chevy billet grille version. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-25-2011, 07:35 PM	#25
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: What'd you get done? AFC-NFC Championship edition Both the Chevy and GMC grilles have been discontinued by GM, and no one was showing stock. try these grilles: http://www.cwgrilles.com/Merchant2/m...ode=GMCCrewCab __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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