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**old Rusty C10** · 08-23-2009, 05:53 PM

I didnt do much truck related with the 82 had issues with my ford which got hit and had to locate and change the mirror which became a big story but thats about it yall?

asphaltburner · 08-23-2009, 06:20 PM

Yo! Rusty!
Sorry to hear about your Ford,...always a pain when some driver gets out of hand!! Still haven't fixed my Camaros' rear valance that helped total a rear-ending Saturn a year ago,...but ya can't see the damage, it's that minor. Accidents are avoidable, but most have assumed that it's part of driving,...I'll not accept that after 36 years of driving without causing an accident. Generally, accidents are a result of complacency.
I completed FRANKENTRUCKs' stereo phase I (speaker panel fabrication, see post), and began struggling with phase II, DIN Kenwood stereo installation. Got some good leads from some great members though! It'll get done, just not today.
Todd.

*Stitch* · 08-23-2009, 06:33 PM

didn't do much to the truck...but I did use the truck to accidently tip my riding mower over...went to tow it backwards and didn't realize that the parking brake was on...came right on over in a back flip...lol

**nlped** · 08-23-2009, 06:34 PM

Finished up the tune up on Bob and finally had good enough weather to wash & wax 'im. Got it all done and took him for a drive to see if I would get the check engine light...I did not

. Got home and fiddled around with my better half's Mini and after I finished washing & waxing it I noticed I have a flat on the left rear of the truck. Damn It...it's always something!!!

hessian18 · 08-23-2009, 06:42 PM

Got some work done on the 81 this weekend. Went over to a friends house and checked my R12 levels and added some to top it back off. I had to change a valve stem and lost a little bit.

After that I went and picked up a 30amp relay, inline fuse holder some 12g wire and some spade connectors. I got out the soldering iron and shrink wrap and went to work.

The fan is a 14'', I mounted it on the passenger side. Directly in front of the A/C condenser. I wired the relay to switch on with the A/C pump. The fan is pretty loud but the A/C is showing the help at idle. The extra air flow made the air noticeably cooler. It also doesnt vary as much from 55mph to Idle compared to what it used to.

I also went and picked up 2 more stock steel 15'' rims.

In the next few weeks Im hopefully going to order my flip kit and balljoints

harnalien · 08-23-2009, 07:18 PM

Finally got my drop spindles installed! Shackles are next.

hessian18 · 08-23-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by harnalien

Finally got my drop spindles installed! Shackles are next.

Looks good. Where those 2.5'' spindles or 3'' ??

tvblazer78 · 08-23-2009, 08:35 PM

We had a very nice weekend here in east TN, it only got up to 80 today!

So the wife and son was on me about getting the blazer out and take the top off. The blazer has not seen light for 4 weeks or more, so it was time and it was the first time for the top to come off with the truck done.. So I had to get some pics, got some wild looks too..

harnalien · 08-23-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hessian18

Looks good. Where those 2.5'' spindles or 3'' ??

Thanks! They are 3" spindles from DJM.

74 C-30 · 08-23-2009, 07:20 PM

finally got time to straighten out my brakes, and it looks as though my old proportioning valve was fine, just a pair old nasty rubber lines not passing brake fluid

i guess next time i'll do better troubleshooting

83burban · 08-23-2009, 07:30 PM

Replaced the old vinyl plastic floor cover in my suburban with a new carpet kit.
Installed a new exhaust system...2.5" single with a flowmaster
Adjusted the carb and working on getting the timing just right before I drive to New York in a week for school.

rigon4 · 08-23-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 83burban

Replaced the old vinyl plastic floor cover in my suburban with a new carpet kit.
Installed a new exhaust system...2.5" single with a flowmaster
Adjusted the carb and working on getting the timing just right before I drive to New York in a week for school.

Were in NY you going to school

pcmcobra · 08-23-2009, 08:34 PM

Started removing all my trim and grill, interior. Getting it ready for paint! I'm thinking of ditching the dumbo mirror and go with the sport mirrors? I am going to keep the cab trim, but the lower trim is not coming back.

whiskeydented · 08-23-2009, 08:52 PM

Converted my 14 bolt to disc.

68 TT · 08-24-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whiskeydented

Converted my 14 bolt to disc.

Who makes the caliper mounts you used?

I have the El Dorado calipers and the spare rotors to do the swap once I get some time and a set of caliper brackets.

68 TT · 08-24-2009, 04:03 PM

Fixed a pesky master cylinder that was sucking air and pressure bled the system. It's nice to stop when you push on the brake pedal.

Put a CD player into the stock stereo opening without using an adapter.

Put a pair of speakers into the doors.

Built a pair of cab corner 6x9 panels. Still need to make the curved top section and seal the enclosure.

Swapped out the plastic window crank handles for a set of early GM metal handles.

whiskeydented · 08-25-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Who makes the caliper mounts you used?

I have the El Dorado calipers and the spare rotors to do the swap once I get some time and a set of caliper brackets.

I got my brackets from here: http://greatlakeoffroad.com
I was happy with them and the price was good too. I think I paid 47 shipped through pirate4x4.com

Mike

68 TT · 08-26-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskeydented

I got my brackets from here: http://greatlakeoffroad.com
I was happy with them and the price was good too. I think I paid 47 shipped through pirate4x4.com

Mike

I have been out of the 4x4 scene for a while now and haven't been to Pirate4x4 in a long time. Was it a group purchase or just an advertised sale on the brackets. The greatlakes web site lists them for $67 shipped.

CLASSIC87' · 08-23-2009, 09:36 PM

My dad and I filled the A/C again... hoping it stays charged this time!!

3r!c84 · 08-23-2009, 09:40 PM

pulled over 2000 pounds of block on my trailer to some guys house.not the best idea since its only a bolt on bumper receiver hitch .the truck didnt like that =[

**N2TRUX** · 08-23-2009, 11:11 PM

Travis the Blazer looks awesome with the top off. Heck it looks awesome no matter what.

I had a busy weekend myself. Friday night was spent running errands so I could have a free weekend. I picked up the rental trailer and loaded the Denali for my trip to Royce City.

Saturday morning got up at 5:00 am and spent an hour taking care of my weekend chores before I hit the road. I meet forum member Scoti at 10:30 in Rockwall and he rode with me the rest of the way to RPL Customs in Royce City.

I spent some time at RPL with Roger discussing his projects and what had been done to the 77. Scot and I loaded the 77 on the trailer and we went to get lunch.

After lunch I spent a couple hours at Scoti's storage looking at his projects. He gave me the scoop on his progress and I headed back to Cypress.

I decided to stop at the local Cruise spot in Spring just to make a quick pass through. Once I got parked a small crowd gathered around the truck sitting on the trailer. I noticed that most of them were on the passenger side so I walk over to chat. That's when I discovered that they weren't looking at my truck, they were looking at the tire on the trailer.

Somewhere after my last gas stop I had had a flat. Since it was dark, I couldn't see anything wrong and never felt a thing. Fortunately it was a tandem axle trailer.

The good news is I had a spare, lug wrench, and everything needed but I forgot to bring a jack. Fortunately I was able to borrow one from a guy that had trailered his race car up to the cruise spot.

Made it home with out incident from there.

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-23-2009, 11:13 PM

Went out of town on Sat. for my sons b-day. Sunday just sat around all day and detailed the 06' silverado. Stared and stared at the 86 thinking one day girl, one day

bagged74 · 08-24-2009, 12:05 AM

I found a deal on some 22''s for my 05 GMC HD on the local craigslist. I was also coaxed into color matching the door handles by a board member who will remain nameless

Driveway Dreams · 08-24-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

...I was also coaxed into color matching the door handles by a board member who will remain nameless

You should thank them! It looks good.
I did my normal, yard work, hang out around the house and enjoy my one day weekend. Dang! I hate the care sales business schedule.

Oh, I did find a front clip that I am thinking about for my truck.

SCOTI · 08-24-2009, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

....I was also coaxed into color matching the door handles by a board member who will remain nameless

N2billet strikes again . . ......

08-23-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition I didnt do much truck related with the 82 had issues with my ford which got hit and had to locate and change the mirror which became a big story but thats about it yall? __________________ 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!!

08-23-2009, 06:20 PM	#2
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition Yo! Rusty! Sorry to hear about your Ford,...always a pain when some driver gets out of hand!! Still haven't fixed my Camaros' rear valance that helped total a rear-ending Saturn a year ago,...but ya can't see the damage, it's that minor. Accidents are avoidable, but most have assumed that it's part of driving,...I'll not accept that after 36 years of driving without causing an accident. Generally, accidents are a result of complacency. I completed FRANKENTRUCKs' stereo phase I (speaker panel fabrication, see post), and began struggling with phase II, DIN Kenwood stereo installation. Got some good leads from some great members though! It'll get done, just not today. Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

08-23-2009, 06:33 PM	#3
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition didn't do much to the truck...but I did use the truck to accidently tip my riding mower over...went to tow it backwards and didn't realize that the parking brake was on...came right on over in a back flip...lol

08-23-2009, 06:34 PM	#4
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition Finished up the tune up on Bob and finally had good enough weather to wash & wax 'im. Got it all done and took him for a drive to see if I would get the check engine light...I did not . Got home and fiddled around with my better half's Mini and after I finished washing & waxing it I noticed I have a flat on the left rear of the truck. Damn It...it's always something!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-23-2009, 06:42 PM	#5
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition Got some work done on the 81 this weekend. Went over to a friends house and checked my R12 levels and added some to top it back off. I had to change a valve stem and lost a little bit. After that I went and picked up a 30amp relay, inline fuse holder some 12g wire and some spade connectors. I got out the soldering iron and shrink wrap and went to work. The fan is a 14'', I mounted it on the passenger side. Directly in front of the A/C condenser. I wired the relay to switch on with the A/C pump. The fan is pretty loud but the A/C is showing the help at idle. The extra air flow made the air noticeably cooler. It also doesnt vary as much from 55mph to Idle compared to what it used to. I also went and picked up 2 more stock steel 15'' rims. In the next few weeks Im hopefully going to order my flip kit and balljoints __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon... Last edited by hessian18; 08-23-2009 at 06:44 PM.

08-23-2009, 07:18 PM	#6
harnalien TruckincrazY Join Date: May 2004 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 493	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition Finally got my drop spindles installed! Shackles are next. Attached Images

08-23-2009, 08:35 PM	#8
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition We had a very nice weekend here in east TN, it only got up to 80 today! So the wife and son was on me about getting the blazer out and take the top off. The blazer has not seen light for 4 weeks or more, so it was time and it was the first time for the top to come off with the truck done.. So I had to get some pics, got some wild looks too.. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

08-23-2009, 07:20 PM	#10
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition finally got time to straighten out my brakes, and it looks as though my old proportioning valve was fine, just a pair old nasty rubber lines not passing brake fluid i guess next time i'll do better troubleshooting __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

08-23-2009, 07:30 PM	#11
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition Replaced the old vinyl plastic floor cover in my suburban with a new carpet kit. Installed a new exhaust system...2.5" single with a flowmaster Adjusted the carb and working on getting the timing just right before I drive to New York in a week for school.

08-23-2009, 08:34 PM	#13
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition Started removing all my trim and grill, interior. Getting it ready for paint! I'm thinking of ditching the dumbo mirror and go with the sport mirrors? I am going to keep the cab trim, but the lower trim is not coming back. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

08-23-2009, 08:52 PM	#14
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition Converted my 14 bolt to disc.

08-24-2009, 04:03 PM	#16
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition Fixed a pesky master cylinder that was sucking air and pressure bled the system. It's nice to stop when you push on the brake pedal. Put a CD player into the stock stereo opening without using an adapter. Put a pair of speakers into the doors. Built a pair of cab corner 6x9 panels. Still need to make the curved top section and seal the enclosure. Swapped out the plastic window crank handles for a set of early GM metal handles. Attached Images

08-23-2009, 09:36 PM	#19
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition My dad and I filled the A/C again... hoping it stays charged this time!! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

08-23-2009, 09:40 PM	#20
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition pulled over 2000 pounds of block on my trailer to some guys house.not the best idea since its only a bolt on bumper receiver hitch .the truck didnt like that =[ __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-23-2009, 11:11 PM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition Travis the Blazer looks awesome with the top off. Heck it looks awesome no matter what. I had a busy weekend myself. Friday night was spent running errands so I could have a free weekend. I picked up the rental trailer and loaded the Denali for my trip to Royce City. Saturday morning got up at 5:00 am and spent an hour taking care of my weekend chores before I hit the road. I meet forum member Scoti at 10:30 in Rockwall and he rode with me the rest of the way to RPL Customs in Royce City. I spent some time at RPL with Roger discussing his projects and what had been done to the 77. Scot and I loaded the 77 on the trailer and we went to get lunch. After lunch I spent a couple hours at Scoti's storage looking at his projects. He gave me the scoop on his progress and I headed back to Cypress. I decided to stop at the local Cruise spot in Spring just to make a quick pass through. Once I got parked a small crowd gathered around the truck sitting on the trailer. I noticed that most of them were on the passenger side so I walk over to chat. That's when I discovered that they weren't looking at my truck, they were looking at the tire on the trailer. Somewhere after my last gas stop I had had a flat. Since it was dark, I couldn't see anything wrong and never felt a thing. Fortunately it was a tandem axle trailer. The good news is I had a spare, lug wrench, and everything needed but I forgot to bring a jack. Fortunately I was able to borrow one from a guy that had trailered his race car up to the cruise spot. Made it home with out incident from there. 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"



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08-23-2009, 11:13 PM	#22
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition Went out of town on Sat. for my sons b-day. Sunday just sat around all day and detailed the 06' silverado. Stared and stared at the 86 thinking one day girl, one 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---

08-24-2009, 12:05 AM	#23
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: What did you get done 8/23/2009 edition I found a deal on some 22''s for my 05 GMC HD on the local craigslist. I was also coaxed into color matching the door handles by a board member who will remain nameless Attached Images Last edited by bagged74; 08-24-2009 at 12:07 AM.

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