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**N2TRUX** · 10-26-2008, 08:34 PM

I was on call all weekend so I didn't get much done. Cleaned up the daily drivers and did some yard/pool maintenance. Got the tires rotated on my 06 Silverado and drooled over the new GMC Acadia's parked on the lot next to the tire store. If the full size SUV market comes back I might consider selling the Denali.

What did you get done?

retselgerg · 10-26-2008, 08:41 PM

took out the busted heater core, fixed a wiring issue, helped dad work on his 72 for awhile...and i bought the new ac/dc cd

softballnrd27 · 10-26-2008, 08:46 PM

I pulled my distributor to check on its condition, needless to say it was in pretty bad shape. Going to clean it up and get a new cap, rotoe and advance kit to hopefully finally get rid of the miss it has had the last week or so.

84 400 · 10-26-2008, 08:56 PM

Got sick on Thursday and been battling this cold all weekend. Managed to order some parts for the moped and search cregs for more c-10 parts.......

87Lowrider · 10-26-2008, 10:26 PM

Finally got the fuel pump issue resolved (i hope). So far so good!!

Ordered set of 20's TT2s from board mbr.

Waiting for them.

Ken

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-26-2008, 09:00 PM

I got the outside of the truck mostly together. I only lack the rear bumper and side trim.

smittys50 · 10-26-2008, 09:19 PM

got a new floor pan,cab mount,rocker& backing plate, for my 69 c10 getting ready to try my luck at replacing them.

SCOTI · 10-26-2008, 09:26 PM

Left work early Friday (well, early for me.... 2pm) & was able to make it out to the Ft.Worth/LaGrange Field swap-meet for about an hour. Long enough to pick up a rear bumper 'kit'.

Worked all day Sat. Today we managed to strip the 68 down to just the cab on a rolling chassis & we hit HomeDepot for some stuff to build a cab dolly. Hopefully this week I'll have the cab off & out of here. That should appease the code enforcement as 'progress being made' to remove the vehicle from my property.

After this week..... there will be a moment of silence for the 68 Beater. At least it's last days were spent giving the 'gift of life' to other projects.

Square84 · 10-26-2008, 09:33 PM

got all the electrical gremlins worked out on the burb. got a new cap and rotor on the 84, did oil changes. also lost a narrow trim ring off the burb somewhere. looked all over town for another but can't find one. everybody has the deep ones but no one has the narrow ones.

manimal · 10-26-2008, 09:47 PM

picked up my '87 Jeep Grand Wagoneer!

**texassquarebodies** · 10-26-2008, 10:00 PM

Worked on my 82 swb. Have had since high school. Has not been on the road in 10 years. Changed gas tank, trimmed lower a arms, installed bed, and putting a front end on it tomorrow. I am tired of just looking at it. I ready to drive it ! ! !

Cyclone · 10-26-2008, 10:09 PM

Pulled the seat out of the 70, heading to upholstery. Removed blower motor and vacumed out all the leaves in the heater assembly, installed new defroster hoses.
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harnalien · 10-26-2008, 10:14 PM

I was trying to set my lash adjustment for my engine swap, and totally confused myself. I set my engine to top dead center, but the mark on the balancer is at 12 oclock, way off from the timing tab. I will figure it out eventually.

LMDGUY · 10-26-2008, 10:27 PM

I had a bad weekend! I was soppose to get my truck back from the painter on saturday but that didnt happen... more bad new I wont have all my brake parts here in time for SEMA =( everything is goin down hill fast

vern350 · 10-26-2008, 10:46 PM

Sold a set of long tube headers. Started a motor.trans swap in a 2000 sunfire gt. Going to be the new dd. Motor and trans are out, man there isn't much room in them things like there is in a truck.

Rollie396 · 10-27-2008, 01:27 AM

Last of the parts finally came in.I finished building the vortec head 355 for my 80,installed it broke it in,tweaked it and drove the 3hr drive home problem free.
Today I pulled the plugs to check them and played with the new carb a bit.Tomorrow comes the 500 km oil change.

grinch4om · 10-27-2008, 05:31 AM

got the light bar, siren and radio installed on the neighbors crown vic, red lights' a flashin!

D13 · 10-27-2008, 05:58 AM

Fired up the tractor and lifted the $50 305 long block out of the bed of my '99 (where it's been on for a month). Went to an auction and picked up some Strombergs, a 94 and a 97, $2 each. Made some Craiglist checks, may be getting some parts soon... Oh, and spend 20+ hours picking up the debris from the residing of the house (including most of the rotting deck)..

bigblock73 · 10-27-2008, 08:01 AM

Saturday was spent with the family, we went to the Halloween parade and had a blast. Sunday I spent most of the day stripping down the 'burb...in the cold...and in the rain.

Rollinsqrbdy · 10-27-2008, 08:47 AM

GOT MY FRAME MOVED INTO THE GARAGE ANS STARTED TO PUT THE NEW BODY ON IT. CANT WAIT TIL THE MORNING TO GET STARTED AGAIN.

impalamark · 10-27-2008, 09:35 AM

I pulled the steering column in the 84 brown short bed
because it was getting hard to turn to start
geez those thing sure do have alot of parts
the mechanism was all galled up with powered metal
from wear got it all cleaned and ready to go back together

back together -hmmmm these things sure do have alot of
parts
Mark

Cherub · 10-27-2008, 09:41 AM

painted the engine bay with some por15..... it came out ok for a noob.

nico · 10-27-2008, 12:25 PM

I touched up some spots in the door jams with refrigerator spray paint, installed a new mini-starter and lower radiator hose, and put on my new bargain wheels and drove to a local show/drag race... Nothing spectacular but got a couple "wanna sell it" flag downs on the way.

Here's a pic as it sits now.

87Lowrider · 10-27-2008, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nico

i touched up some spots in the door jams with refrigerator spray paint, installed a new mini-starter and lower radiator hose, and put on my new bargain wheels and drove to a local show/drag race... Nothing spectacular but got a couple "wanna sell it" flag downs on the way.

Here's a pic as it sits now.

nice!

tgh117 · 10-27-2008, 02:00 PM

I managed to get the painted cab back to my house Fri night from my dad's, where it has been sitting for the last 3 or 4 months since he painted it. Got it moved onto the frame saturday morning before had to go to a wedding, then yesterday got the whole bottom of it painted with Por-15, cut the whole in the floor to drop my 4x4 hump on it, and got all the bed floor members, gas tank, and straps, lift springs, and all the misc pieces painted up to start the reinstall on the truck. Bed is also all painted, and just needs to get back to one piece soon. Was a rather productive weekend for what little time I spent in the garage.

Here are some teasers

10-26-2008, 08:34 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	What did you get done? 10/26 I was on call all weekend so I didn't get much done. Cleaned up the daily drivers and did some yard/pool maintenance. Got the tires rotated on my 06 Silverado and drooled over the new GMC Acadia's parked on the lot next to the tire store. If the full size SUV market comes back I might consider selling the Denali. What did you get done? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-26-2008 at 08:38 PM.

10-26-2008, 08:41 PM	#2
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 took out the busted heater core, fixed a wiring issue, helped dad work on his 72 for awhile...and i bought the new ac/dc cd __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

10-26-2008, 08:46 PM	#3
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 I pulled my distributor to check on its condition, needless to say it was in pretty bad shape. Going to clean it up and get a new cap, rotoe and advance kit to hopefully finally get rid of the miss it has had the last week or so. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

10-26-2008, 08:56 PM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 Got sick on Thursday and been battling this cold all weekend. Managed to order some parts for the moped and search cregs for more c-10 parts....... __________________ 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

10-26-2008, 10:26 PM	#5
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 Finally got the fuel pump issue resolved (i hope). So far so good!! Ordered set of 20's TT2s from board mbr. Waiting for them. 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

10-26-2008, 09:00 PM	#6
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 I got the outside of the truck mostly together. I only lack the rear bumper and side trim.

10-26-2008, 09:19 PM	#7
smittys50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 69	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 got a new floor pan,cab mount,rocker& backing plate, for my 69 c10 getting ready to try my luck at replacing them.

10-26-2008, 09:26 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,963	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 Left work early Friday (well, early for me.... 2pm) & was able to make it out to the Ft.Worth/LaGrange Field swap-meet for about an hour. Long enough to pick up a rear bumper 'kit'. Worked all day Sat. Today we managed to strip the 68 down to just the cab on a rolling chassis & we hit HomeDepot for some stuff to build a cab dolly. Hopefully this week I'll have the cab off & out of here. That should appease the code enforcement as 'progress being made' to remove the vehicle from my property. After this week..... there will be a moment of silence for the 68 Beater. At least it's last days were spent giving the 'gift of life' to other projects. __________________ 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.*

10-26-2008, 09:33 PM	#9
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 got all the electrical gremlins worked out on the burb. got a new cap and rotor on the 84, did oil changes. also lost a narrow trim ring off the burb somewhere. looked all over town for another but can't find one. everybody has the deep ones but no one has the narrow ones. __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

10-26-2008, 09:47 PM	#10
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 picked up my '87 Jeep Grand Wagoneer! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

10-26-2008, 10:00 PM	#11
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 Worked on my 82 swb. Have had since high school. Has not been on the road in 10 years. Changed gas tank, trimmed lower a arms, installed bed, and putting a front end on it tomorrow. I am tired of just looking at it. I ready to drive it ! ! ! __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

10-26-2008, 10:09 PM	#12
Cyclone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 318	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 Pulled the seat out of the 70, heading to upholstery. Removed blower motor and vacumed out all the leaves in the heater assembly, installed new defroster hoses. =======================================================================

10-26-2008, 10:14 PM	#13
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 I was trying to set my lash adjustment for my engine swap, and totally confused myself. I set my engine to top dead center, but the mark on the balancer is at 12 oclock, way off from the timing tab. I will figure it out eventually. Attached Images

10-26-2008, 10:27 PM	#14
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 I had a bad weekend! I was soppose to get my truck back from the painter on saturday but that didnt happen... more bad new I wont have all my brake parts here in time for SEMA =( everything is goin down hill fast __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

10-26-2008, 10:46 PM	#15
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 Sold a set of long tube headers. Started a motor.trans swap in a 2000 sunfire gt. Going to be the new dd. Motor and trans are out, man there isn't much room in them things like there is in a truck.



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10-27-2008, 01:27 AM	#16
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 Last of the parts finally came in.I finished building the vortec head 355 for my 80,installed it broke it in,tweaked it and drove the 3hr drive home problem free. Today I pulled the plugs to check them and played with the new carb a bit.Tomorrow comes the 500 km oil change. __________________ '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

10-27-2008, 05:31 AM	#17
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 got the light bar, siren and radio installed on the neighbors crown vic, red lights' a flashin!

10-27-2008, 05:58 AM	#18
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 Fired up the tractor and lifted the $50 305 long block out of the bed of my '99 (where it's been on for a month). Went to an auction and picked up some Strombergs, a 94 and a 97, $2 each. Made some Craiglist checks, may be getting some parts soon... Oh, and spend 20+ hours picking up the debris from the residing of the house (including most of the rotting deck).. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors Last edited by D13; 10-27-2008 at 05:59 AM.

10-27-2008, 08:01 AM	#19
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 Saturday was spent with the family, we went to the Halloween parade and had a blast. Sunday I spent most of the day stripping down the 'burb...in the cold...and in the rain. __________________ 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

10-27-2008, 08:47 AM	#20
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 GOT MY FRAME MOVED INTO THE GARAGE ANS STARTED TO PUT THE NEW BODY ON IT. CANT WAIT TIL THE MORNING TO GET STARTED AGAIN. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

10-27-2008, 09:35 AM	#21
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 I pulled the steering column in the 84 brown short bed because it was getting hard to turn to start geez those thing sure do have alot of parts the mechanism was all galled up with powered metal from wear got it all cleaned and ready to go back together back together -hmmmm these things sure do have alot of parts Mark __________________ the avatar was my 62 I owned for 27 years 84 chevy short short bed black 84 gmc long bed copper/ buckskin 88 chevy k5 blazer white Life's short make the most of it Mark aka impalmark Last edited by impalamark; 10-27-2008 at 09:35 AM.

10-27-2008, 09:41 AM	#22
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 painted the engine bay with some por15..... it came out ok for a noob.

10-27-2008, 12:25 PM	#23
nico Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 153	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 I touched up some spots in the door jams with refrigerator spray paint, installed a new mini-starter and lower radiator hose, and put on my new bargain wheels and drove to a local show/drag race... Nothing spectacular but got a couple "wanna sell it" flag downs on the way. Here's a pic as it sits now.

10-27-2008, 02:00 PM	#25
tgh117 Crazy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Emmaus, Pa Posts: 203	Re: What did you get done? 10/26 I managed to get the painted cab back to my house Fri night from my dad's, where it has been sitting for the last 3 or 4 months since he painted it. Got it moved onto the frame saturday morning before had to go to a wedding, then yesterday got the whole bottom of it painted with Por-15, cut the whole in the floor to drop my 4x4 hump on it, and got all the bed floor members, gas tank, and straps, lift springs, and all the misc pieces painted up to start the reinstall on the truck. Bed is also all painted, and just needs to get back to one piece soon. Was a rather productive weekend for what little time I spent in the garage. Here are some teasers Attached Images __________________ 77 SB Stepside in a bunch of pieces scattered around the garage.

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