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**68 Stepside** · 09-23-2007, 05:03 PM

I didn't do a ton this weekend. I managed to get my heater box installed, haven't had one in about 6 years. As you can see from the picture, I still need to tie up all the loose ends with the wiring, and need to run hoses to the core. It's not much to look at, but here's a pic anyway.

What did you get done?

tclaremont · 09-23-2007, 05:13 PM

Removed and replaced the front seat and door panels
Pulled the bed
Wire brushed the rear frame
Painted the rear frame
touched up some spots with paint
Kicked the tool box while carrying the bed, creating a gash in my leg
removed and painted the AC ball mounts

Other than that... not much.

**Palf70Step** · 09-23-2007, 05:35 PM

Friday I did yard work hoping to beat our backlash from almost storm #10.
Yesterday I installed my Grand Cherokee Electric Fan and modified shroud. I also spent a lot of time yesterday and today working on body panel adjustments, mostly doors. It's so much fun for alignment when you have a mutt.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...19#post2371419

**68 Stepside** · 09-23-2007, 06:16 PM

I need to watch that thread more closely Bill. It looks like you're going through some of the stuff I will eventually be going through.

I know what you mean about mutt parts, I've been through that on a friends Firebird.

I have a set of doors off my old 67 panel that I'll be modifying to fit the 68, but the funniest thing right now is that the passenger door on the 68 right now fits great, and the drivers door doesn't. The passenger side door is not original to the truck, the drivers door is

**Palf70Step** · 09-23-2007, 06:22 PM

TJ, today I wished I had kept my original doors. I got these a while back because they had were already repaired. It looks like they were not done real straight either. Oh well live and learn.

67_C-30 · 09-23-2007, 07:36 PM

I finally got all the brackets welded on the backside and got the dually flares mounted on 67 C-30. I had to do a little grinding here and there to get the fit perfect, but now there flush all the way around. Now, I've got fab up some braces for the bedside and the falre, and then take them back off and get them stripped down, sandblasted and POR-15'ed on the backside. I've also got to decide whether to use seam sealer or fender welting between the flare and bedside. I've also got to weld paches in and remove the side markers since this a '67!

67_C-30 · 09-23-2007, 07:43 PM

Here's a few shot of the whole truck. It really won't look right until I get the outside wheel put back on, but I took it off to have room to work.

Select · 09-23-2007, 08:08 PM

I finially got around to installing my Custon Audiosound stuff. From LMC I ordered the radio with CD changer controls and a 10 disk changer and the kick panel speaker set. Everything works and sounds great! The other pics are of my buddy bucket console. I installed a dual 12V port setup in it. I know it's a sin to cut into a set of buddies, but myself, I'm not a purist. I do what works for me. I have plans for the factory cigar lighter as a secutiry option.....Mikey

Select · 09-23-2007, 08:11 PM

Sorry here are the pics

Pont406 · 09-23-2007, 07:08 PM

I installed radiator, ran battery cables and welded header collectors. I am waiting on markVIII fan, lokar linkage and I am done.

69GMCor70Chevy · 09-23-2007, 07:17 PM

Truck wise I just replaced my drivers side door pins and bushings. But after I took the door off 4 or 5 times to get the gaps right it took a awhile.

PanelDeland · 09-23-2007, 08:05 PM

Scraped and wirebrushed front suspension parts,worked on the garage a bit,cleaned a spare bedroom and worked on finishing the home office I have been redecorating.Also,carried the dogs to the groomer and made a trip to NT to buy some more wire brushes.Pulled the inner fenders and cleaned the deck.

Thealien · 09-23-2007, 08:54 PM

Patched a hole in the floor

Replaced a few body mounts

Painted the frame where the gas tank is going with POR15

Also sandblasted and painted all the gas tank vent lines.

Painted myself a little also. all in all a very productive few days.

mrein3 · 09-23-2007, 09:06 PM

Saturday I had to stick around while I got a new furnace and A/C system installed. Too windy to fish today, not enough weekend to do any big projects so I backed the 72 out and washed it. Then I washed the truck. Then I realized I've never had them all clean at once so I backed the convertible out for a picture or two.

bad6772 · 09-23-2007, 09:04 PM

not to much truck stuff, but did the the 2nd garage cleaned, lots of yard work, gutters cleaned again, got the 49 charged up and took her for a quick spin and today is my anneversery ( 7 ) years, with the wife wooohooo... next weekend is all truck stuff

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-24-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bad6772

not to much truck stuff, but did the the 2nd garage cleaned, lots of yard work, gutters cleaned again, got the 49 charged up and took her for a quick spin and today is my anneversery ( 7 ) years, with the wife wooohooo... next weekend is all truck stuff

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tcb-1 · 09-23-2007, 09:20 PM

removed the hideous stepside bumper. since I was under there, I cleaned the rear main harness up a bit and soldered some wires back. looked over at the right rear wheel and I was leaking brake fluid. uh oh, bad brake cylinder. changed that (plan on totally rebuilding the brakes this winter so this was a bandaid).

fished out the passenger side rear view mirror bracket and while I there cleaned the door thoroughly.

cleaned up the wiring under the dash.

BUT the best part was that I was able to find something that was able to cut through 38 years of oxidation to a very nice code 504 medium green metallic. then a light buffing and viola! beautiful factory paint on my no rust Wyoming stepside.....

and my wife and I got to spend a lot of time with our 6 month old son. That's always the best time spent!!!!

ctouchet · 09-23-2007, 09:34 PM

I started putting my new headers (Heddman Elite), got one side done im gonna try and finish after work Monday so i can get it to the muffler shop to finish the exhaust.

72BlckButy · 09-23-2007, 10:46 PM

The wife and I celebrated our 1st anniversary.

dan42 · 09-23-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

The wife and I celebrated our 1st anniversary.

Congratulations! I got the motor I'm gonna put in my truck home. A 350 out of a '79 Blazer. I have to figure out what I can take off for pollution control stuff.

68GMCCustom · 09-23-2007, 11:07 PM

Well...I have been working on phase I of my build for the last 5 or more weekends (I know, I'm slow) at my b-i-l's shop. I've gotten the bodywork off the '72 C10 chassis and have started removing body parts from the '68 GMC and moving them over to the '72 chassis. Phase II will marry the '68 body (after going back over it) and chassis back together after I've completely built the '68 chassis from the ground up with mostly modern parts.
I've got it ready to move the cab next weekend, and start attaching the steering, brakes, fuel system, etc... and hopefully after getting around the linkage and wiring conversions....fire it up.

Based on the underside of the truck ('68) I expected the cab floor to look good...but was still pleased (read: pleasantly surprised) to find the floor is as nice as it is.

lbpd719 · 09-23-2007, 11:08 PM

I started work on my manifold removal. been through a half a can of PB Blaster. Some are coming along nice.. Others...

I thinking I will have to have off the air injection stuff for enough clearence to get to the other bolts. that crap is nailed in as though as the other stuff. I have a buddy that will be welding up the holes in my doors this weekend.

was thinking about just keeeping stock style horns, but a little taste headers might be in option.. actively seeking opininons there..

BurnoutNova · 09-23-2007, 11:14 PM

i hung drywall in my basement all day... not near as much fun as i could of had in the garage

BHRS · 09-23-2007, 11:24 PM

My daughter and I took the '72 for breakfast Saturday morning, I got a haircut, then yard work.

Today I flew out of DFW to Kansas City for work. My highlight was finding out that my rental car is a new Mustang...it is alot nicer than the Nissan's I usually get stuck with. So much for working on the truck this weekend...

Glad to see what y'all have done...good work!!!

sick69 · 09-23-2007, 11:50 PM

I got alot of nothing done,,,,truck or other wise.

I did throw my engine and tranny back in, just to get it off the patio. Other than that I didn't do anything all weekend,,,,,was kinda nice actually.

Frank

09-23-2007, 05:13 PM	#2
tclaremont Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester, NY USA Posts: 70	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Removed and replaced the front seat and door panels Pulled the bed Wire brushed the rear frame Painted the rear frame touched up some spots with paint Kicked the tool box while carrying the bed, creating a gash in my leg removed and painted the AC ball mounts Other than that... not much.

09-23-2007, 05:35 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,816	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Friday I did yard work hoping to beat our backlash from almost storm #10. Yesterday I installed my Grand Cherokee Electric Fan and modified shroud. I also spent a lot of time yesterday and today working on body panel adjustments, mostly doors. It's so much fun for alignment when you have a mutt. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...19#post2371419 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-23-2007, 06:16 PM	#4
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I need to watch that thread more closely Bill. It looks like you're going through some of the stuff I will eventually be going through. I know what you mean about mutt parts, I've been through that on a friends Firebird. I have a set of doors off my old 67 panel that I'll be modifying to fit the 68, but the funniest thing right now is that the passenger door on the 68 right now fits great, and the drivers door doesn't. The passenger side door is not original to the truck, the drivers door is __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay Last edited by 68 Stepside; 09-23-2007 at 06:17 PM.

09-23-2007, 06:22 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,816	Re: What did you get done this weekend? TJ, today I wished I had kept my original doors. I got these a while back because they had were already repaired. It looks like they were not done real straight either. Oh well live and learn. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-23-2007, 07:36 PM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I finally got all the brackets welded on the backside and got the dually flares mounted on 67 C-30. I had to do a little grinding here and there to get the fit perfect, but now there flush all the way around. Now, I've got fab up some braces for the bedside and the falre, and then take them back off and get them stripped down, sandblasted and POR-15'ed on the backside. I've also got to decide whether to use seam sealer or fender welting between the flare and bedside. I've also got to weld paches in and remove the side markers since this a '67! Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 09-23-2007 at 07:38 PM.

09-23-2007, 05:03 PM	#1
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	What did you get done this weekend? I didn't do a ton this weekend. I managed to get my heater box installed, haven't had one in about 6 years. As you can see from the picture, I still need to tie up all the loose ends with the wiring, and need to run hoses to the core. It's not much to look at, but here's a pic anyway. What did you get done? Attached Images __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

09-23-2007, 07:43 PM	#7
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Here's a few shot of the whole truck. It really won't look right until I get the outside wheel put back on, but I took it off to have room to work. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

09-23-2007, 08:08 PM	#8
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I finially got around to installing my Custon Audiosound stuff. From LMC I ordered the radio with CD changer controls and a 10 disk changer and the kick panel speaker set. Everything works and sounds great! The other pics are of my buddy bucket console. I installed a dual 12V port setup in it. I know it's a sin to cut into a set of buddies, but myself, I'm not a purist. I do what works for me. I have plans for the factory cigar lighter as a secutiry option.....Mikey __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

09-23-2007, 08:11 PM	#9
Select Friday's Toy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ovilla, TX Posts: 574	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Sorry here are the pics Attached Images __________________ 68 C10, SWB Fleetside with a 454, Turbo 400 and 4.11 posi....Exxon/Mobil loves me. 2009 Jeep Rubicon 2011 Powerstroke FX4 (totaled) 71 C10, SWB Fleet with factory tilt 72 LWB C10, 350 700R4 with factory tilt

09-23-2007, 07:08 PM	#10
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I installed radiator, ran battery cables and welded header collectors. I am waiting on markVIII fan, lokar linkage and I am done. Attached Images

09-23-2007, 07:17 PM	#11
69GMCor70Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Greenwater Lake, SK Posts: 175	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Truck wise I just replaced my drivers side door pins and bushings. But after I took the door off 4 or 5 times to get the gaps right it took a awhile. __________________ 68 Camaro - 327 Original Red on Red Car 69 GMC LWB - Built 350 a Blast To Drive 69 GMC LWB - "Green Machine" One Family Truck 70 Mercury Marauder - Future Project

09-23-2007, 08:05 PM	#12
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Scraped and wirebrushed front suspension parts,worked on the garage a bit,cleaned a spare bedroom and worked on finishing the home office I have been redecorating.Also,carried the dogs to the groomer and made a trip to NT to buy some more wire brushes.Pulled the inner fenders and cleaned the deck. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-23-2007, 08:54 PM	#13
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,123	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Patched a hole in the floor Replaced a few body mounts Painted the frame where the gas tank is going with POR15 Also sandblasted and painted all the gas tank vent lines. Painted myself a little also. all in all a very productive few days.

09-23-2007, 09:06 PM	#14
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Saturday I had to stick around while I got a new furnace and A/C system installed. Too windy to fish today, not enough weekend to do any big projects so I backed the 72 out and washed it. Then I washed the truck. Then I realized I've never had them all clean at once so I backed the convertible out for a picture or two. Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

09-23-2007, 09:04 PM	#15
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: What did you get done this weekend? not to much truck stuff, but did the the 2nd garage cleaned, lots of yard work, gutters cleaned again, got the 49 charged up and took her for a quick spin and today is my anneversery ( 7 ) years, with the wife wooohooo... next weekend is all truck stuff



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09-23-2007, 09:20 PM	#17
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: What did you get done this weekend? removed the hideous stepside bumper. since I was under there, I cleaned the rear main harness up a bit and soldered some wires back. looked over at the right rear wheel and I was leaking brake fluid. uh oh, bad brake cylinder. changed that (plan on totally rebuilding the brakes this winter so this was a bandaid). fished out the passenger side rear view mirror bracket and while I there cleaned the door thoroughly. cleaned up the wiring under the dash. BUT the best part was that I was able to find something that was able to cut through 38 years of oxidation to a very nice code 504 medium green metallic. then a light buffing and viola! beautiful factory paint on my no rust Wyoming stepside..... and my wife and I got to spend a lot of time with our 6 month old son. That's always the best time spent!!!!

09-23-2007, 09:34 PM	#18
ctouchet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Maurice,Louisiana Posts: 169	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I started putting my new headers (Heddman Elite), got one side done im gonna try and finish after work Monday so i can get it to the muffler shop to finish the exhaust. __________________ 2012 F150 SuperCrew 2011 GMC 1500 (COMPANY TRUCK) 1982 Chevy Blazer 2WD (Work in Progress)

09-23-2007, 10:46 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What did you get done this weekend? The wife and I celebrated our 1st anniversary. __________________ -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)

09-23-2007, 11:07 PM	#21
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Well...I have been working on phase I of my build for the last 5 or more weekends (I know, I'm slow) at my b-i-l's shop. I've gotten the bodywork off the '72 C10 chassis and have started removing body parts from the '68 GMC and moving them over to the '72 chassis. Phase II will marry the '68 body (after going back over it) and chassis back together after I've completely built the '68 chassis from the ground up with mostly modern parts. I've got it ready to move the cab next weekend, and start attaching the steering, brakes, fuel system, etc... and hopefully after getting around the linkage and wiring conversions....fire it up. Based on the underside of the truck ('68) I expected the cab floor to look good...but was still pleased (read: pleasantly surprised) to find the floor is as nice as it is. Attached Images __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-23-2007, 11:08 PM	#22
lbpd719 Zappaphile! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 228	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I started work on my manifold removal. been through a half a can of PB Blaster. Some are coming along nice.. Others... I thinking I will have to have off the air injection stuff for enough clearence to get to the other bolts. that crap is nailed in as though as the other stuff. I have a buddy that will be welding up the holes in my doors this weekend. was thinking about just keeeping stock style horns, but a little taste headers might be in option.. actively seeking opininons there.. __________________ 1969 C20 LWB Camper Special - The Beater.. 1998 Cheyenne V6 - 4/6 Drop - For The Son

09-23-2007, 11:14 PM	#23
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: What did you get done this weekend? i hung drywall in my basement all day... not near as much fun as i could of had in the garage

09-23-2007, 11:24 PM	#24
BHRS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wylie TEXAS Posts: 81	Re: What did you get done this weekend? My daughter and I took the '72 for breakfast Saturday morning, I got a haircut, then yard work. Today I flew out of DFW to Kansas City for work. My highlight was finding out that my rental car is a new Mustang...it is alot nicer than the Nissan's I usually get stuck with. So much for working on the truck this weekend... Glad to see what y'all have done...good work!!! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne C10 Unrestored Original-3 Owner-RUST FREE Texas Truck Big Block-TH400-PS-PB-AC-AM/FM Radio

09-23-2007, 11:50 PM	#25
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I got alot of nothing done,,,,truck or other wise. I did throw my engine and tranny back in, just to get it off the patio. Other than that I didn't do anything all weekend,,,,,was kinda nice actually. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

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