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05-27-2008, 04:44 AM
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Happy to be here
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
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What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
I spent the weekend working around the house when I wasn't running service calls. I detailed my daily drivers yesterday, and did yard work today.
What did you get done?
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05-27-2008, 05:08 AM
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Navy Radioman Veteran
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Western Kentucky
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
ok.. I'll start.
Putting finishing touches on the '87. Motor sounds great! A bit more radical than I expected, but that's never a bad thing. Changed out one of the coil springs in the front with the stock one to raise her up a bit. With the 454 in there, 2 1/2" spindles and springs cut 1 1/2 coils she was pretty low. Stock spring added over 4" in front, so I have to start from there and get my ride height adjusted. I'm thinkin' BAGS!! Started installing new Lokar throttle / TV cable kit. Hope to get her on the road next week.
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1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Last edited by 87Lowrider; 05-27-2008 at 05:13 AM. |
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05-27-2008, 05:21 AM
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Robert Olson Transport
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
well the weekend isnt done yet but thus far it has been very productive truck wise. the weather has been great so yesterday i took off the very weathered stock grille and painted it and spray bombed the core support while i was at it. the chevy emblem on the grille was missing and i had bought one from a member here back around christmas so i put that on the grille even tho its a bit too big it looks alot better. I also put the piece of chrome on the right fender so the grille surround is complete
Went under the truck and installed the splash guard that goes from the inner fender to the frame and then started some on the interior. I changed out my door panels to the grey and replaced my inner handle on the right side that wouldnt allow the installation of the cover, and i also installed the stainless strips i had gotten from another member here In a recent excursion to the junk yard i had gotten some factory speakers for the dash and i put them in and re set the dash pad. i tried hooking up the rear speakers but the set i got out of the rusted burb were toast so they have yet to be done a footnote ive posted pics of using a power window door panel on the manual window truck ( left side) anyone got any ideas how to make that look better?? some pics of the progress
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05-27-2008, 07:12 AM
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I don't think these pills work
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: burkburnett,Tx
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
went fishing caught nothing drank too much bud and had good time in general at the lake as far as truck goes put in 2 12inch jbl subs and a 1000 watt rockford amp in the burb.
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05-27-2008, 07:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Worked a little Sat & ran a bunch of errands that ate up most of my day. I did play around w/the layout of my sbc to LSx motor adapters & transferred everything to some steel plate.
Today I cut the adapter plates out & test fit them to the block. While installing them, I found the outside bolts for the drivers side exhaust manifold had both sheared off flush @ the head (previous owner must have forgotten to mention something about them  ). I had to clean-up to spend some quality time w/the GF (went out for a nice dinner & then to see the new 'Indiana Jones' flic). It was a decent movie w/the typical rush of action/adventure. When I get home from work tomorrow I might get to play around w/the LSx stuff a little more.
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05-27-2008, 09:39 AM
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6.0 powered square
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mesquite texas
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Well I started off taking my beltec drop shackels out and replaced them with stock ones out a mid 90s what I was told, which it rides a lot better and looks it to, then I cleaned my truck up and went to a car show, it took home second place
 
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05-27-2008, 11:11 AM
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>130dB Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
I worked on Saturday and sat on my duff on sunday. Monday I leave for Vegas until thursday at which point I will be thoroughly smashed I'm sure...
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05-27-2008, 03:41 PM
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its just $$$$$
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: OK
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
got up sunday morning and decided to go buy this blazer in DFW. Today we are taking the kids to Hurricane Harbor. Better pics when i get home.
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05-27-2008, 05:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Victorville, CA
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
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My weekend was pretty well planned-out to do a complete front brake job on my GMC 1-Ton, had the rotors turned, all the parts together, etc., but I ran into a bit of a snag... see my post; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=293246 Have a great Memorial Weekend everybody!
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05-28-2008, 08:36 PM
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OL BLUU
 
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Location: WICHITA, KS.
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
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05-28-2008, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Dallas, TX
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Friday i had 2 new tires installed on the front that will not rub hopefully!! BFG 245 60 15's! If they do I'll move them to the rear and step down another size. It is a drastic difference from the 255 70's that were on there! I then tried to get it alligned only to find out that I had the upper A-arms installed wrong. I had the main rod going through them rotaded backwards and the spacer that keeps the shims flat on the wrong side. So guess what I went home and fixed Friday night!! Actually it wasn't bad to fix at all, just took the tires off and put a jack under the a-arm, loosened the 2 nutts and pulled the a-arm out and rotated the bar and reversed the procedure. An hour and I was done. Lazy alignment shop I guess as I did it in no time...Saturday I woke up and took it for an alignment at a different shop. The poor guy had to mess with shims for quite a while. I ended up helping him for about 3 hours until it was with in specs! Everything under the front end is new, so it definately needed it! I decided on a paint shop to finish it up and it will hopefully I will drop it off this week!!! I need to start a build thread one of these days.... I need some ideas for door art and tailgate art now!
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05-27-2008, 04:12 PM
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Happy to be here
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Nice score dude...
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05-27-2008, 04:40 PM
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Low & Fast!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Knoxville, TN
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Had a shoot with the blazer for Street Truck Mag this weekend in Nashville
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05-28-2008, 09:35 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
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05-27-2008, 04:44 PM
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Old Heap Driver
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Newport News, Va
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Another Craig's List weekend. Scored a factory front bumper then the guy asks me if I need a radio, factory AM/FM!
Also went to the Suffolk Raceway Reunion, met Don Garlits and Bruce Allen. Very nice weekend!
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05-27-2008, 06:16 PM
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THE VILLIAGE IDIOT
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tooele, Utah
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
ive spent all weekend cussign who ever the idiot was that did the exhaust on my motor home. he mad the laft side good, but the right side was put on a angle where it meets up with the mainfold. no wonder there is a exhaust leak.. got a couple mor eideas to try to get it quite enough to pass inspection on tuesday...
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honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here. 
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05-27-2008, 06:18 PM
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needin' money
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
well, i restored the wheels on my DD-03 Vic, also decided since i had to much time that i was gonna clean the maf and iac, so i did that, also changed the oil in it, friday i went fishing with my youth/associate pastor, and am going again today
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05-28-2008, 05:57 AM
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Sb 400 club
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Location: NH / MA
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Welp washed waxed her up. Started clean up. Bought a few odd and ends and made a quick vid of my truck just cause i was tired of taking pictures. I know it is not the best quality and yes i know the cargo light is not rare at all. Don't mind the FS sign in the window. Just a joke for my parents
Also tore the 350 outta the parts willys chopped the frame and loaded the trailer full of scrap. Cleaned and started painting the 350 to go in the 56 willys wagon. Sold a fridge on cregslist. Went for a bike ride and messed up my parking lights. All in all a fun weekend. Why is it that I act like an a$$ on video.....
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05-28-2008, 06:05 AM
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Location: Elgin, IL
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
It was my birthday on saturday, but i didnt get anything done on the 87, i did get the 66 outta storage and drive it around a bit though....
BRAD
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05-28-2008, 03:22 PM
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
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Saturday, I brought my 5mo old son home from the hospital. The medication he takes for his seizures costs.......$28,000 a month!   I dont understand how they can charge that for meds. Other than that NOTHING!-Lance
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05-28-2008, 04:01 PM
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Garage wrench
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
28K a month, wow. I assume that you have darn good insurance.
I broke the drivers side vent window, and handle in my '86, so ill be installing a new GM one on wednesday, maybe time for a new door. I drank a few beers and polished some stainless dash pieces for a friends '46 chevy. Good weekend.
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05-28-2008, 06:33 PM
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On a budget like Fred Sanford
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Topeka, KS
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Pulled the old 4 row copper/brass radiator and replaced with a new aluminum rad with 2 rows of 1" tubes. Also fixed my A/C leak and recharged the system. Yesterday I got the camaro back on the road and touched up the tune a little.
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05-28-2008, 06:08 AM
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Manual Transmission Club
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Location: Grand Junction CO
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Finally started on the control arms, got the passenger side off the truck and broken down. I still don’t have the bushings out but I’ll mess with that when I get the driver side off. Bought a parts cleaning basin for $70 at Harbor Freight, a new seat and a new door at the junkyard.
Is there sound to that video?
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05-28-2008, 07:20 PM
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My truck is an alcoholic
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Marquette Mi
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Been workin on modifying Qjets to run on ethanol. Hope to have the GTO running on alky by the end of the week. Also swapping engines in the beater Intrepid... Collected more parts for the still, should have it operational soon. Need to finish up the tater planting.. need more dirt.
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05-28-2008, 07:27 PM
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Magnificent bastard
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glendale, AZ
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Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition
Replaced a lower control arm, installed some 2" drop coils, new upper ball joints, new front wheel bearings, new front seat belts, and got an alignment. Replaced spark plugs and tuned the Q-jet secondaries. Tried to install a new front bumper, but the frame horns are a little tweaked, need to fix that first...
I love long weekends!
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