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Robert Olson Transport
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Location: recent transplant to NC USA
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what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
I took my truck to a car show in NJ and won best project truck with my multi colored rusted hulk... bought my patch panels and worked two days this weekend... how about you all?
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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!! |
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 406
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
I got absolutely nothing done on my truck. Probably needed a break from it.
Spent most of the weekend building a deck for the back yard. Not quite finished but we have our first event on the deck this week, so I have to get it done. ![]()
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Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737 |
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KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
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Location: Sterling, Va.
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
To hot to get anything done in the garage. Just cleaned my house so it looked half way decent for the company coming over for a cookout.
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JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 ![]() http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" ![]() |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: washington the state
Posts: 730
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
well I finally bit the bullet and replaced my egg shapped flexplate that was missing teeth. maybe it will quit eating starters now.
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Happy to be here
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Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Got up Saturday morning and worked on my grill conversion pieces. They were pitted much worse than I thought, so I laid on several heavy cots of primer the night before. I sanded back to raw metal and the pits were still visible so I hit them with several heavy coats again.
We were supposed to be going to Bro-in-laws house for lunch, but they decided to bring the brisket to my house instead. I had planned to weed my beds on Sunday, but that changed quickly. I spent a few hours weeding and planting before company arrived. The rest of the day was spent with family and friends relaxing around the pool. Sunday I had a crew of helpers here and we worked on the beds. We also did some sprinkler repairs and moved some plants around. I sanded on my parts a bit more, but didn't get them finished. Monday I worked in my office till afternoon. Our neighbors were out of town for a funeral, so we grilled and fed them when they got home. Long busy weekend with lots of family and friends. Life is good... ![]()
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Slots go on anything!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
Posts: 5,957
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
We finally opened our pool this weekend. We bought this house in September, just in time for it to start getting colder. We swam in it a few times, and I have been working on keeping it clean ever since. Now I finally feel like it was worth it.
I came in to work Saturday to finish a little prep work on my daily driver, and we shot it yesterday. Much better.
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: DFW Texas
Posts: 2,270
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Tree fell on the house due to all of the recent wind.
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,982
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Finished up the cooling system re-vamp on the dually (cleaned/pressure checked radiator, all new hoses, new t-stat, & water pump). I also removed the hot-air set-up to the air cleaner as it apparently is dead & no longer allowed any outside air to get to the TB once the motor was @ operating temp. Jury is still out on if this solves the 'missing coolant' issue.
Cleaned the flooded garage on Friday & replaced a failed water heater. Still have another to do that's upstairs (preventative measure). Picked up my brake lines for project 'Recycle' Sat morning. They're plated in black zinc now. I also fabbed up the poster board template for my rear cab tunnel (req'd to clear a 1pc d.shaft). Hope to get the template transferred over to some steel today....
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78K & 79C Jimmys
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA
Posts: 7,901
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
got one running board installed
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Huntingburg IN
Posts: 620
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Only constructive thing i did was mow the yard ... I did recycle a bunch of aluminum cans and glass bottles though
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,982
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Uh huh.... no explanation required.
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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. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 12
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
I did the headlight wiring upgrade on the dually. Two relays now control the lights and they are quite a bit brighter. I couldn't tell you how long it took though. Maybe 3 hours??? Got one dim light though and not really sure why (yet).
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Wetumpka AL
Posts: 8
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Installed Satellite radio...took time to do the wiring nice and neat! Installed new dash lens and volt gauge and now waiting on dash pad to arrive from the shop....getting ready for a road trip to the Petit Jean Mtn (Arkansas) Swap meet and show from 16-19 June. Good event, bought this truck there 2 years ago.
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OL BLUU
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Location: WICHITA, KS.
Posts: 1,065
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Well I recieved a deposit on my 87'... the gentleman will be arriving Sunday to take it home. I worked outside all weekend as I'm doing a major remodel in the garage... I shall post pics of the completed project when it gets done. It takes soooo much time to put together tool boxes, cabinets, etc etc. Funtimes!
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 293
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Washed my '79, then sanded my hood and tailgate and painted on some racing stripes. Nothin fancy, just spray paint, but it turned out ok, at least it livens the truck up a bit
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~Wooden Indian~ 1979 C10 SWB, shaved bed rails, drip rails, tailgate handle. 350 w/ Comp cam, hydraulic lifters, Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 650 carb, Flowtech headers, Flowmaster 40s, turbo 350 w/stage 2 shift kit...so much fun! ![]() |
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Plays with trucks
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 433
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Got the oil changed and fresh spark plugs in the GMC. Headed to south Ga Saturday to hook up with Power Tour. I'm sooooo excited!
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Thibodaux, LA
Posts: 114
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Nothing.. Lol had a party to break in the new pool and gazebo. Only thing I did with the '86 was fire it up so my friends could laugh at all the blowby!
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Jay Bernard, Thibodaux, LA 1986 SWB Sierra Classic Stock roller 350/700R4 2008 Buick Enclave CXL 3.6 VVT, 6spd auto. PAINFULLY stock... (wife's ride) |
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bossier City Louisiana
Posts: 312
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Well on fri I got my factory tach installed sat and sun I put intake gaskets in my tahoe and then monday I helped a friend move. Heres some pics
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Old Heap Driver
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Newport News, Va
Posts: 2,640
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Me and a buddy went to the local pick-n-pull Saturday, I grabbed a manual steering box for the S-10 chassis my '50 will be riding on. Got all the air lines plumbed for the suspension on the same '50.
Had a stroke of luck Sunday, after cutting the short wheel base S-10 chassis in half, stretching it 10", dropping in the small block and TH-350 trans, the dang S-10 stock drive shaft fit like a glove! Wife and I had friends over Sunday afternoon for red meat and other outdoor fixins. Never touched the Heap all weekend. ![]()
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Drag Racer
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Mason City, Iowa
Posts: 1,276
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
well, got off work early friday and had a friend get my C10 and clan it up for a car cruise friday night, met him at cruise start location and went on the cruise, parked it at the park for a show of sorts and went to fire it up for a buy a bit later, cranked hard then fired, shut it off and when it came time to leave it cranked VERY hard and slow, so i turned off key and tried again, got a "click" from ignition, then tried again and got nothing. Thought it was battery so i ran to parts store MINUTES before closing and bought an optima red top - still no go on crank, so i got a hammer and took 8 blows on my started to fire the truck up.
apparently its time for me to start looking for a high toque mini starter that pretty much ruined my weekend. talk about embarrassing and disappointing!
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Bradford, PA
Posts: 395
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Didn't do anything to it, other than crossthread my new shift knob >_>
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 52
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
I got the starter cleaned out on teh '74 mud truck Saturday. Wife got the garden planted. Got the rear axle casting numbers off the '84. Got the mower blades sharpened, re-installed and the front lawn mowed down. Hung out with my parents and siblings all of Sunday, had some awesome stir fry. Monday did nothing but stare at the '84 trying to figure out what I want to do to it.
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Build it for go before show, and go big or go home! 2006 Ford Focus SE ZX3-89K 2.0L/MT 5spd -- Sold 1984 GMC Sierra Classic K1500 350/700r4/np208c(low gear 261) all stock otherwise(workhorse/pull truck) -- Sold 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne K1500 366TD/SM465/np205 6" lift with 35s 1/2ton axles (project/mudder) -- Sold |
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Gold Bar, WA
Posts: 1,216
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Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition
Didn't do anything to my 83 Shorty except figure out how to get it going again. It has a 700R4 that needs fixing, and I think I'm going to swap it out with an SM-465...I miss driving a manual. I'm pretty sure I have all the parts except driveshafts. I'm going to do a parts inventory this week. So hopefully soon the 700R4/NP-208 will come out and an SM-465/NP-203 will go in.
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My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28 |
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