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*trkklr77* · 10-23-2006, 03:26 AM

what all did you get done on your rides?

i spent all of friday stripping down and getting parts to rebuild a 12b for the short truck, completely dissamsembled and steam cleaned the housing. then got the 14b stripped, gutted, ground the lower housing lip clean off and half reloaded with my detriot and 4.56 ring gear for the long truck.

saturday went to a funeral and then to the bar with some buds.

sunday, spent all day rebuilding the 12b with new 3.73's and posi. had to setup the brake system twice as the 12b stuff off the 70 4x4 rear used wider drums and shoes thant the 2wd trailing arm 12b could make function. got it fully reinstalled though, just need to add gear oil and measure for my new d shaft.

now i have to stay up late so i can go to work monday night and not monday morning, yeah!

Rollie396 · 10-23-2006, 04:57 AM

picked up my engine from the machinist.Picked up a pile of fresh sheetmetal from the bus depot.Patched the filler neck hole finally.Trial fit the new sheetmetal and had a meeting with the bodyman that went very well.I hope this is one of those rare times that things go smoothly.Have a couple of pics of the dash mod that I decided to do.It turned out well I think but it was hard for me to change a good thing.
Unfortunately I found out tonight that I lost a much loved member of the family which really puts this weekends progress in perspective.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-23-2006, 10:23 AM

ECE rotors, new wheels, taillights, new seat and seatbets.

gouldie · 10-23-2006, 10:28 AM

got the rear bumper on, lights in and hooked up, got the gas tank in and took it around the block a few times.

ND_guy · 10-23-2006, 01:50 PM

Sanded for what seemed like an eternity on bedsides and its still not right. I should have picked a shortbox. Less steel means less sanding

CPNEJR · 10-23-2006, 02:53 PM

got the fenders on and aligned and took the truck out for a ride

BarryB · 10-23-2006, 04:05 PM

Hey rollie396, what did you mean by saying you lost a much loved family member ? Puts your weekend progress into perspective.

beater69 · 10-23-2006, 04:46 PM

Pulled the rear end and front crossmember out of an 82 gmc. Cleaned and painted the crossmember and prepared for the "swap" this weekend. woohoo!!

Rollie396 · 10-23-2006, 05:50 PM

BarryB,I meant that whenever I go home to work on the truck,that is all I do most of the time.I have intentions to go visit family in the area but haven't lately.
I got back to my place yesterday afternoon and received a call a few hours later that my grand dad passed away suddenly.
I'm just real sorry that it took him passing away for me to realize that I've been neglecting the important stuff.

CJJ67 · 10-23-2006, 06:07 PM

Finished replacing the driver's side inner/outer rocker, kick panel, cab corner and floor. Thought I'd finish cutting out and replacing the rust on the passenger side but my regulator started leaking so I will have to wait to finish welding (I guess that's what you could call it) the kick panel and outer rockers. I'm learning as I go. Still have to remove my 67 dash (P.O. hacked it up for a radio) and put in my 72 uncut dash with A/C cut outs. Hope it fits because my welding looks good as long as you don't have to see it.

novajess1972 · 10-25-2006, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollie396

BarryB,I meant that whenever I go home to work on the truck,that is all I do most of the time.I have intentions to go visit family in the area but haven't lately.
I got back to my place yesterday afternoon and received a call a few hours later that my grand dad passed away suddenly.
I'm just real sorry that it took him passing away for me to realize that I've been neglecting the important stuff.

Condolences to you and your family for your loss, Rollie396

It's never an easy thing to deal with. Going forward, just be sure to let family members and others know what's on your heart. If you feel like calling, just for no reason, do it. We never know how much time we have with each other.

Jesse

jimmydean · 10-23-2006, 06:04 PM

Got all 8 valves mounted (four pairs mounted together), got all my hoses run and everything is waiting for wires and rear bags.

AKChevyman · 10-23-2006, 06:44 PM

finished welding up my wire trough delete panel in and ground down smooth. there was also a lot more grinding involved around floor pans cab corners and rockers just a little bit more welding and the thing will be ready for blasting then body work. Going to do some more grinding and filling of holes on the bed today.

Kurt L · 10-23-2006, 07:06 PM

got my stereo put in my 88 burb that i bought a coupla weeks ago.the kid that i bought from had a mess of wires in there when he took out his boom.had to start all over again but got it all hooked sounds great.

skokie · 10-23-2006, 07:35 PM

Changed out the distributor yesterday. Running the wires tonight

**Boog** · 10-23-2006, 07:56 PM

Put on front brake hoses, worked on the wiring harness and got the engine starting by the switch now. Tried bleeding the power steering but it apparently is not pumping, at all. And my new 4 row radiator is now leaking.....daddurnnit!

casterbuster · 10-24-2006, 09:20 PM

got new tags and registration done... this weekend I am planning on scavenging a 76 for the sway bar and what ever else i can get

Aarons72s · 10-24-2006, 10:16 PM

Cleaned out the cowl panel and kick panel vents. Nasty! The only place not clogged with leaves and tree debry was around the wiper mechanism. Took about 4 hours to get it clean and install the old air products cowel vent trash guards I bought at the swap meet friday. They seem to be working goog so far. When was the last time you checked your cowl panel aka the leaf and rust magnet?
Aaron

*72CSTC5* · 10-24-2006, 10:39 PM

Started pulling the front end off of the 72swb truck, sold some parts to a board member, now I a stuck with the dilema of do I restore the cheyenne fenders with moldings (some rust) or do I install some rust free fenders that I already have that are shaved and then add the moldings to them. Need some input here. Here is a pic of one of the fenders so you can compare the two.

hchad18 · 10-24-2006, 11:57 PM

mounted both air tanks, wifes 20 year high school reunion and the monster truck show.

roj2323 · 10-25-2006, 12:53 AM

well not really this past weekend but i installed my new prop valve with coiled lines today. unfortunetly i didn't get them prebent but with a couple large sockets and a bench vice i got them made. needless to say i'll be buying some tools when i do this on the show truck or i'll just have someone else do it.

*MisterMan* · 10-25-2006, 01:20 AM

Inttake valve let go.... blew off carb, gas went everywhere... followed by a hot fire!!!.... all i did this weekend was fire damage repair...

--den den

phlegm · 10-25-2006, 08:23 AM

I had some headers put on my truck, used ones I cleaned up.

10-23-2006, 03:26 AM	#1
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 775	weekend progress? what all did you get done on your rides? i spent all of friday stripping down and getting parts to rebuild a 12b for the short truck, completely dissamsembled and steam cleaned the housing. then got the 14b stripped, gutted, ground the lower housing lip clean off and half reloaded with my detriot and 4.56 ring gear for the long truck. saturday went to a funeral and then to the bar with some buds. sunday, spent all day rebuilding the 12b with new 3.73's and posi. had to setup the brake system twice as the 12b stuff off the 70 4x4 rear used wider drums and shoes thant the 2wd trailing arm 12b could make function. got it fully reinstalled though, just need to add gear oil and measure for my new d shaft. now i have to stay up late so i can go to work monday night and not monday morning, yeah! Last edited by trkklr77; 10-23-2006 at 03:27 AM.

10-23-2006, 04:57 AM	#2
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: weekend progress? picked up my engine from the machinist.Picked up a pile of fresh sheetmetal from the bus depot.Patched the filler neck hole finally.Trial fit the new sheetmetal and had a meeting with the bodyman that went very well.I hope this is one of those rare times that things go smoothly.Have a couple of pics of the dash mod that I decided to do.It turned out well I think but it was hard for me to change a good thing. Unfortunately I found out tonight that I lost a much loved member of the family which really puts this weekends progress in perspective. Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

10-23-2006, 10:23 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: weekend progress? ECE rotors, new wheels, taillights, new seat and seatbets. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-23-2006, 10:28 AM	#4
gouldie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: daytona beach Posts: 101	Re: weekend progress? got the rear bumper on, lights in and hooked up, got the gas tank in and took it around the block a few times.

10-23-2006, 01:50 PM	#5
ND_guy Tool Addiction=Money Shortage Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 233	Re: weekend progress? Sanded for what seemed like an eternity on bedsides and its still not right. I should have picked a shortbox. Less steel means less sanding

10-23-2006, 02:53 PM	#6
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: weekend progress? got the fenders on and aligned and took the truck out for a ride __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

10-23-2006, 04:05 PM	#7
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: weekend progress? Hey rollie396, what did you mean by saying you lost a much loved family member ? Puts your weekend progress into perspective.

10-23-2006, 04:46 PM	#8
beater69 Sinister Exaggerator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 111	Re: weekend progress? Pulled the rear end and front crossmember out of an 82 gmc. Cleaned and painted the crossmember and prepared for the "swap" this weekend. woohoo!!

10-23-2006, 05:50 PM	#9
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: weekend progress? BarryB,I meant that whenever I go home to work on the truck,that is all I do most of the time.I have intentions to go visit family in the area but haven't lately. I got back to my place yesterday afternoon and received a call a few hours later that my grand dad passed away suddenly. I'm just real sorry that it took him passing away for me to realize that I've been neglecting the important stuff. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

10-23-2006, 06:07 PM	#10
CJJ67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Temecula, Ca. Posts: 64	Re: weekend progress? Finished replacing the driver's side inner/outer rocker, kick panel, cab corner and floor. Thought I'd finish cutting out and replacing the rust on the passenger side but my regulator started leaking so I will have to wait to finish welding (I guess that's what you could call it) the kick panel and outer rockers. I'm learning as I go. Still have to remove my 67 dash (P.O. hacked it up for a radio) and put in my 72 uncut dash with A/C cut outs. Hope it fits because my welding looks good as long as you don't have to see it.

10-23-2006, 06:04 PM	#12
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: weekend progress? Got all 8 valves mounted (four pairs mounted together), got all my hoses run and everything is waiting for wires and rear bags.

10-23-2006, 06:44 PM	#13
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: weekend progress? finished welding up my wire trough delete panel in and ground down smooth. there was also a lot more grinding involved around floor pans cab corners and rockers just a little bit more welding and the thing will be ready for blasting then body work. Going to do some more grinding and filling of holes on the bed today. __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

10-23-2006, 07:06 PM	#14
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: weekend progress? got my stereo put in my 88 burb that i bought a coupla weeks ago.the kid that i bought from had a mess of wires in there when he took out his boom.had to start all over again but got it all hooked sounds great.

10-23-2006, 07:35 PM	#15
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: weekend progress? Changed out the distributor yesterday. Running the wires tonight __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

10-23-2006, 07:56 PM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: weekend progress? Put on front brake hoses, worked on the wiring harness and got the engine starting by the switch now. Tried bleeding the power steering but it apparently is not pumping, at all. And my new 4 row radiator is now leaking.....daddurnnit! __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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10-24-2006, 09:20 PM	#17
casterbuster Mejor Que Nada Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: texas Posts: 232	Re: weekend progress? got new tags and registration done... this weekend I am planning on scavenging a 76 for the sway bar and what ever else i can get __________________ The only thing that separates "Dreams" from "Reality" is TIME and MONEY!!!

10-24-2006, 10:16 PM	#18
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: weekend progress? Cleaned out the cowl panel and kick panel vents. Nasty! The only place not clogged with leaves and tree debry was around the wiper mechanism. Took about 4 hours to get it clean and install the old air products cowel vent trash guards I bought at the swap meet friday. They seem to be working goog so far. When was the last time you checked your cowl panel aka the leaf and rust magnet? Aaron

10-24-2006, 10:39 PM	#19
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: weekend progress? Started pulling the front end off of the 72swb truck, sold some parts to a board member, now I a stuck with the dilema of do I restore the cheyenne fenders with moldings (some rust) or do I install some rust free fenders that I already have that are shaved and then add the moldings to them. Need some input here. Here is a pic of one of the fenders so you can compare the two. Attached Images

10-24-2006, 11:57 PM	#20
hchad18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 372	Re: weekend progress? mounted both air tanks, wifes 20 year high school reunion and the monster truck show.

10-25-2006, 12:53 AM	#21
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: weekend progress? well not really this past weekend but i installed my new prop valve with coiled lines today. unfortunetly i didn't get them prebent but with a couple large sockets and a bench vice i got them made. needless to say i'll be buying some tools when i do this on the show truck or i'll just have someone else do it.

10-25-2006, 01:20 AM	#22
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: weekend progress? Inttake valve let go.... blew off carb, gas went everywhere... followed by a hot fire!!!.... all i did this weekend was fire damage repair... --den den

10-25-2006, 08:23 AM	#23
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: weekend progress? I had some headers put on my truck, used ones I cleaned up. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

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