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**old Rusty C10** · 07-19-2009, 08:05 PM

this week my truck started running like junk again and alot of pinging so we broke down and did a timing chain on it so it runs better, bille then squared away the last fuel tank issues and lastly we put in the black seatbelts, steering wheel and the visor clips all from board members... you???

tomtuna1978 · 07-19-2009, 08:14 PM

i got my 56 in springs and rear shackle flip brackets installed yesterday ! on my 79 gmc 4x4

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-19-2009, 08:36 PM

Got the slab poured for the new hot tub, and I got about half the peanuts planted (70x30ft Garden).

**N2TRUX** · 07-19-2009, 09:16 PM

Last week I got my 77 running again. This week it was time to double check things, work on small projects, and clean, clean, clean.

Through the week I crawled under, over, and around my truck checking things out. I found my Flowmaster has two pin holes of rust from the inside out.

Friday evening I started on a project I have been putting off for a long time. I have parts and pieces from several intermittent wiper systems. I pieced them together and got really close to having a fully functional system.

Saturday I got up early and started pulling wheels to polish them. I got the back two done fairly quick. The front two were etched on the inside from anti-freeze when my water pump blew. I chewed up a good Powerball, but finally got them like new again.

Between each wheel, I applied hand glazed a panel at a time and let it dry. When I got finished with the wheels, I was almost done with the paint too. He was shined up like a new penny.

My plan was to go to the local cruise spot and show off my detail work. Unfortunately the rain came, so I called it a night.

Sunday morning I spent more time on my intermittent wiper project. I installed a new relay and got really close to everything working correctly. Still have to figure out whats wrong with the potentiometer that controls the intermittent speed.

This evening it was time for a test run. I took a nice cruise, and stopped at a nearby restaurant for some photo op's.

On my way home I noticed my alternator wasn't charging. I popped the hood to discover a blown belt.

Hmm, wonder what caused that...

More pics here- LINK

Justins76 · 07-19-2009, 09:37 PM

Rain-x the windsheild.

EJC78 · 07-19-2009, 09:53 PM

Played in a ASA Softball tournament double elimination. Saturday we went 3-0 then this morning went 2-0 we took 5th out of 30+ teams. Worked on the Riviera again still trying to finish it so I can refocus energy on the trucks.

87Lowrider · 07-19-2009, 09:55 PM

Ordered new ceramic headers for the 87, plus some interior stuff. Getting ready for an extreme makeover of the interior. Fixed the fuel guage. Cleaned the yard and started getting ready for next week's Meet and Greet here in KY.. Y'all come if you can!!!

Ken

SCOTI · 07-19-2009, 10:19 PM

Did some more bracket work on my project frame. Also made some rear c-notches to 'mimic' the Porterbuilt front R&P c-notches. Got the PB notches tacked in place.

Rollinsqrbdy · 07-19-2009, 10:30 PM

Well saturday i worked on cleaning the firewall. its alot of work. Sunday I bought a aluminum sea king jon boat and started cleaning it up and just lazy's around all day.

powerdriver 1958 · 07-19-2009, 11:11 PM

Went to a car show in Raytown Missouri.Met a couple of board members and saw some nice iron.Then let the oldest buy me lunch LOL.

Then sat. night took wifey to dinner for our anniversary.

Sunday afternoon I went to help the 20 something that lives with us put a muffler on his car.Cranked the compressor on and the lights went out,smoke came out of the breaker box.Seems a rodent liked the insulation of the main power leads.What a stinkin mess.Got that repaired.4 and 1/2 hrs later I started on his muffler.

85sqbdy · 07-19-2009, 11:13 PM

went to h-town and picked up a th400. the next repair is underway.

81shortstep · 07-19-2009, 11:32 PM

got the old motor and trans pulled today and thats about it

flamingbig10 · 07-19-2009, 11:00 PM

Saturday cleaned up my truck for a car show and polished the brake lines and Today went to a car show I was there for about a hour or so and it started pouring down rain so I decided to stay and see what the weather does, so I set in my truck for a bout a hour, the rain stopped and the sun came out, the show was back on and I won best in show truck 80 and newer

Russell · 07-20-2009, 01:26 AM

Began rust repairs on the K5, once the body is repaired I am going to begin swapping everything from my old 80 over including the 3/4 ton diffs, turbo 6.2L diesel, NV4500, NP241 and the front clip.

Unfortunately, spells the death of my 80, but it had to be done as the truck still needs a good $8 000 - $10 000 worth of parts and labour to get it where I want it to be. The K5 is a little less than $1000 to finish up, and is a truck that I can actually use offroad without cringing at every pinstripe!

S10Fan · 07-20-2009, 04:50 AM

Upgraded my alternator from a stock 64 amp unit to a 120 amp.

I took advantage of the split manifold on my 250 six and ran true dual exhaust. A good friend of mine has an exhaust pipe bender in his shop along with lots of 10 foot pipe sections. I'll be going back in a couple weeks to remove the Thrush glass packs, my truck sounds like a Honda Civic, not cool. LOL.

Drove 80 miles round trip to meet a CL seller that never showed up. The clown calls me 4 hours later and wants me to make the trip again, I'll pass.

D13 · 07-20-2009, 06:53 AM

Got the floor done in the parts shed, started making shelves.

Swapped feul rail in the 99, found #8 injector full of rust, probably my problem with the miss on #8. Cleaned and traded it with #2 so we'll see (battery is flat, we'll try again tonight).. Replaced the corroded fuel pipe too.

Oh, and mowed the lawn and a bunch of honey do-s...

bigarmzz · 07-20-2009, 07:37 AM

...ummm...i worked like i always do every damn weekend

glock35ipsc · 07-20-2009, 09:38 AM

Not much. Saturday I swapped out the drivers door wing window and window channel seal with parts from the burb. MUCH quiter!

Yesterday took the family to Denver to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The kids love that place, and the last time we went there they had the Titanic exhibit so we only got to see a very small portion of the museum. So this time we got to see everything.

Then we stopped by Famous Dave's on the way home for some slamming BBQ!

boatpuller · 07-20-2009, 09:44 AM

cleaned up the camper and loaded it on the dodge.the mrs and i are off to yellowstone for a week.boatpuller's gonna pet a grizzly.

glock35ipsc · 07-20-2009, 09:47 AM

Scratch 'em between the ears, they love that!

boatpuller · 07-20-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Scratch 'em between the ears, they love that!

we'll do man..........probably be a good idea.before i throw the saddle on him.

bigblock73 · 07-20-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Scratch 'em between the ears, they love that!

I am glad you didn't say "scratch him between the REARS", as he/she would love that a whole lot more...but Boat better have his runnin's hoes on!LoL!!!

AceX · 07-20-2009, 03:26 PM

I've ahd a pretty depressing week, but yesterday things started to look up.

My dad, girlfriend, and I all went down to Frazier Park, which is right at the top of the grapevine, the famous section of freeway just north of LA. In Frazier Park, there's a lady who rescues small dogs of all kinds, and I took one off of her hands.

Her name is Shelby Ray and she is a Lhasa Apso and every bit as adorable as she look in the picture. She is also the perfect travel dog. She got right in the truck, lays down, and sleeps until its time to get out. A total sweet heart who loves to play.

My other two dogs aren't too keen on her, but they'll get used to her.

jwa76fleetside · 07-20-2009, 05:01 PM

i drank...burp***hiccup**

aggie91 · 07-20-2009, 08:20 PM

Friday the kids and I drove over to Dallas to pick up my wife who had been at a conference for work since Wednesday night.

Saturday spent most of the day over at the youth field at the Rangers Ballpark. My son took part in a mini baseball camp and got to meet Derick Holland of the Rangers, finished off the night by going with a group of 56 people (all the kids and parents from Springhill from the camp) to the Rangers game.

Sunday took the family to the Ft. Worth Zoo then headed home. I was worn out by the time we go home, luckly I did not have to be at work until 2 pm today.

07-19-2009, 08:05 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	what did you get done 7/19/09 this week my truck started running like junk again and alot of pinging so we broke down and did a timing chain on it so it runs better, bille then squared away the last fuel tank issues and lastly we put in the black seatbelts, steering wheel and the visor clips all from board members... you??? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-19-2009, 08:36 PM	#3
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Got the slab poured for the new hot tub, and I got about half the peanuts planted (70x30ft Garden).

07-19-2009, 09:16 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Last week I got my 77 running again. This week it was time to double check things, work on small projects, and clean, clean, clean. Through the week I crawled under, over, and around my truck checking things out. I found my Flowmaster has two pin holes of rust from the inside out. Friday evening I started on a project I have been putting off for a long time. I have parts and pieces from several intermittent wiper systems. I pieced them together and got really close to having a fully functional system. Saturday I got up early and started pulling wheels to polish them. I got the back two done fairly quick. The front two were etched on the inside from anti-freeze when my water pump blew. I chewed up a good Powerball, but finally got them like new again. Between each wheel, I applied hand glazed a panel at a time and let it dry. When I got finished with the wheels, I was almost done with the paint too. He was shined up like a new penny. My plan was to go to the local cruise spot and show off my detail work. Unfortunately the rain came, so I called it a night. Sunday morning I spent more time on my intermittent wiper project. I installed a new relay and got really close to everything working correctly. Still have to figure out whats wrong with the potentiometer that controls the intermittent speed. This evening it was time for a test run. I took a nice cruise, and stopped at a nearby restaurant for some photo op's. On my way home I noticed my alternator wasn't charging. I popped the hood to discover a blown belt. Hmm, wonder what caused that... More pics here- LINK Attached Images __________________ 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; 07-19-2009 at 09:17 PM.

07-19-2009, 09:37 PM	#5
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Rain-x the windsheild. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

07-19-2009, 09:53 PM	#6
EJC78 No Life Like Low Life Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 367	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Played in a ASA Softball tournament double elimination. Saturday we went 3-0 then this morning went 2-0 we took 5th out of 30+ teams. Worked on the Riviera again still trying to finish it so I can refocus energy on the trucks. __________________ Eric 1978 Chevy Scottsdale 1960 Impala ZZ4 1965 Buick Riviera GS 2011 GMC Sierra Denali Last edited by EJC78; 07-19-2009 at 09:53 PM.

07-19-2009, 08:14 PM	#2
tomtuna1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend,Oregon Posts: 225	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 i got my 56 in springs and rear shackle flip brackets installed yesterday ! on my 79 gmc 4x4

07-19-2009, 09:55 PM	#7
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Ordered new ceramic headers for the 87, plus some interior stuff. Getting ready for an extreme makeover of the interior. Fixed the fuel guage. Cleaned the yard and started getting ready for next week's Meet and Greet here in KY.. Y'all come if you can!!! 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

07-19-2009, 10:19 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,963	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Did some more bracket work on my project frame. Also made some rear c-notches to 'mimic' the Porterbuilt front R&P c-notches. Got the PB notches tacked in place. __________________ 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.*

07-19-2009, 10:30 PM	#9
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Well saturday i worked on cleaning the firewall. its alot of work. Sunday I bought a aluminum sea king jon boat and started cleaning it up and just lazy's around all day. __________________ 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---

07-19-2009, 11:11 PM	#10
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Went to a car show in Raytown Missouri.Met a couple of board members and saw some nice iron.Then let the oldest buy me lunch LOL. Then sat. night took wifey to dinner for our anniversary. Sunday afternoon I went to help the 20 something that lives with us put a muffler on his car.Cranked the compressor on and the lights went out,smoke came out of the breaker box.Seems a rodent liked the insulation of the main power leads.What a stinkin mess.Got that repaired.4 and 1/2 hrs later I started on his muffler.

07-19-2009, 11:13 PM	#11
85sqbdy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange,Texas Posts: 99	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 went to h-town and picked up a th400. the next repair is underway. __________________ if it ain't broke, fix it until it is.

07-19-2009, 11:32 PM	#12
81shortstep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: saskatoon,canada Posts: 51	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 got the old motor and trans pulled today and thats about it __________________ 81 gmc short box stepside(rebuild in progress) 09 mitsubishi lancer gt

07-19-2009, 11:00 PM	#13
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Saturday cleaned up my truck for a car show and polished the brake lines and Today went to a car show I was there for about a hour or so and it started pouring down rain so I decided to stay and see what the weather does, so I set in my truck for a bout a hour, the rain stopped and the sun came out, the show was back on and I won best in show truck 80 and newer __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-20-2009, 01:26 AM	#14
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Began rust repairs on the K5, once the body is repaired I am going to begin swapping everything from my old 80 over including the 3/4 ton diffs, turbo 6.2L diesel, NV4500, NP241 and the front clip. Unfortunately, spells the death of my 80, but it had to be done as the truck still needs a good $8 000 - $10 000 worth of parts and labour to get it where I want it to be. The K5 is a little less than $1000 to finish up, and is a truck that I can actually use offroad without cringing at every pinstripe! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 07-20-2009 at 01:26 AM.

07-20-2009, 04:50 AM	#15
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Upgraded my alternator from a stock 64 amp unit to a 120 amp. I took advantage of the split manifold on my 250 six and ran true dual exhaust. A good friend of mine has an exhaust pipe bender in his shop along with lots of 10 foot pipe sections. I'll be going back in a couple weeks to remove the Thrush glass packs, my truck sounds like a Honda Civic, not cool. LOL. Drove 80 miles round trip to meet a CL seller that never showed up. The clown calls me 4 hours later and wants me to make the trip again, I'll pass. __________________ _____________________________ 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.



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07-20-2009, 06:53 AM	#16
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Got the floor done in the parts shed, started making shelves. Swapped feul rail in the 99, found #8 injector full of rust, probably my problem with the miss on #8. Cleaned and traded it with #2 so we'll see (battery is flat, we'll try again tonight).. Replaced the corroded fuel pipe too. Oh, and mowed the lawn and a bunch of honey do-s... __________________ 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

07-20-2009, 07:37 AM	#17
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 ...ummm...i worked like i always do every damn weekend __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

07-20-2009, 09:38 AM	#18
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Not much. Saturday I swapped out the drivers door wing window and window channel seal with parts from the burb. MUCH quiter! Yesterday took the family to Denver to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The kids love that place, and the last time we went there they had the Titanic exhibit so we only got to see a very small portion of the museum. So this time we got to see everything. Then we stopped by Famous Dave's on the way home for some slamming BBQ! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-20-2009, 09:44 AM	#19
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 cleaned up the camper and loaded it on the dodge.the mrs and i are off to yellowstone for a week.boatpuller's gonna pet a grizzly. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

07-20-2009, 09:47 AM	#20
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Scratch 'em between the ears, they love that! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-20-2009, 03:26 PM	#23
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 I've ahd a pretty depressing week, but yesterday things started to look up. My dad, girlfriend, and I all went down to Frazier Park, which is right at the top of the grapevine, the famous section of freeway just north of LA. In Frazier Park, there's a lady who rescues small dogs of all kinds, and I took one off of her hands. Her name is Shelby Ray and she is a Lhasa Apso and every bit as adorable as she look in the picture. She is also the perfect travel dog. She got right in the truck, lays down, and sleeps until its time to get out. A total sweet heart who loves to play. My other two dogs aren't too keen on her, but they'll get used to her. Attached Images __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

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07-20-2009, 08:20 PM	#25
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: what did you get done 7/19/09 Friday the kids and I drove over to Dallas to pick up my wife who had been at a conference for work since Wednesday night. Saturday spent most of the day over at the youth field at the Rangers Ballpark. My son took part in a mini baseball camp and got to meet Derick Holland of the Rangers, finished off the night by going with a group of 56 people (all the kids and parents from Springhill from the camp) to the Rangers game. Sunday took the family to the Ft. Worth Zoo then headed home. I was worn out by the time we go home, luckly I did not have to be at work until 2 pm today. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

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