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**old Rusty C10** · 06-20-2011, 12:52 AM

I recieved my new 350 from jegs and am working on having it installed ... then onto body work..
how about you all?

MadManAndrew · 06-20-2011, 01:22 AM

Nothing really done on my truck Trying to work out a deal on a crew cab.
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sethv · 06-20-2011, 01:38 AM

Started wiring up my doors, managed to get my passenger window to roll down and up, but found out my drivers door motor or regulator (or both) are messed up.

my4by2 · 06-20-2011, 03:24 AM

Well, for Father's Day I bought my daughter her first square body - even though she's only 12 now.... The plan is to fix it up together so it'll be ready when she turns 16! Warmed my heart to know she has the same love for old square bodies!!!

my4by2 · 06-20-2011, 03:29 AM

Ooops, forgot the darn pics.....

S10Fan · 06-20-2011, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by my4by2

Well, for Father's Day I bought my daughter her first square body - even though she's only 12 now.... The plan is to fix it up together so it'll be ready when she turns 16! Warmed my heart to know she has the same love for old square bodies!!!

Looks like you're off to a good start, nice looking truck.

S10Fan · 06-20-2011, 05:49 AM

Continued work on my 50, master cylinder and brake pedal assembly are checked complete. Also setup the steering linkage and tack welded the joints in place. Now I can use the steering wheel/column in stead of vice grips on the steering box. LOL. I'll get a friend of mine to TIG everything soon.

softballnrd27 · 06-20-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by my4by2

Well, for Father's Day I bought my daughter her first square body - even though she's only 12 now.... The plan is to fix it up together so it'll be ready when she turns 16! Warmed my heart to know she has the same love for old square bodies!!!

Damn, I wish my 1st truck was that clean!! She looks happy. I plan to do the same with my son. He loves to help me work on my truck.

ghettoluxury · 06-20-2011, 05:50 AM

I went and picked up a new drivers side fender.

ont_guy_38 · 06-20-2011, 06:09 AM

Posi and 4.10 gears installed

D13 · 06-20-2011, 06:15 AM

Tried to clean up my low mileage 250, took about a coffeee can of dirt off it, discovered it has AIR (so dirty I couldn't see the plugs in the head!), dirty under the valve cover, but no cylinder ridge. Need to be hot tanked ($$) and head work but if the bearings look as good as the bores I'm in business.

Squareforceone · 06-20-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by D13

Tried to clean up my low mileage 250, took about a coffeee can of dirt off it, discovered it has AIR (so dirty I couldn't see the plugs in the head!), dirty under the valve cover, but no cylinder ridge. Need to be hot tanked ($$) and head work but if the bearings look as good as the bores I'm in business.

any before pics?

tazman87 · 06-20-2011, 12:53 PM

box and fuel cell is on

D13 · 06-21-2011, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Squareforceone

any before pics?

Lots, anything in particular? It's just an old L6 with lots of dirt. PS pump absent. AIR pump gone. Big problem was valve cover gasket cracked/ missing, oiled the entire engine down, apparently for many years.
Found the exhaust manifold cracked too.

motornut · 06-21-2011, 11:19 AM

Had a few rum n cokes and
went roll on Tremclad
the neighbours kid counted the bugs stuck in the paint.......we lost track

ECU PIRATE · 06-20-2011, 07:21 AM

Spent the morning driving around Stafford County, Virginia dropping off some parts and looking at others. Picked up this little beauty on trade ( the guy had a 78' Corvette for sale for $ 4000) and then spent the rest of the day with my ladies at the pool and then at home.

Low87 · 06-20-2011, 09:02 AM

I took a nap on Sunday. Nuff said.

SCOTI · 06-20-2011, 09:32 AM

I managed to kill the bbc in my crew-cab. The search is on for its replacement....

cochino12 · 06-20-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I managed to kill the bbc in my crew-cab. The search is on for its replacement....

Well that isnt good, are you replacing it with another 454 or are you going LS?

SCOTI · 06-20-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Well that isnt good, are you replacing it with another 454 or are you going LS?

Researching options.

The LS swap is what was intended to go in the bay sometime this fall once my 64 was back together & driveable. This throws a big wrench in the plans because I don't have time/room for 2 projects @ once.

Soooo, I've been calling local rebuild joints for bbc's & I've even entertained the idea of swapping in a sbc (408) w/the TBI.

osaltyone · 06-20-2011, 11:32 AM

Went to a small car show and took home best pickup. Not bad for the first show.

GCncsuHD · 06-20-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I managed to kill the bbc in my crew-cab. The search is on for its replacement....

I'm waiting for the 350 to die in my K30 so I can convince the wife of the 6.0 swap. I already have a 5.3 sitting in the shop floor for the 67.

All I did was get the windows tinted in the K30 (summer sun was killing me with no AC, now the seats don't burn when I get out to the truck) and painted the bowtie red to match, it was faded. I've been eyeing Top Bananas 73-74 repops though.

RuralRoute C-30 · 06-20-2011, 07:53 PM

Finally finishing up a long overdue pasture fence project and still been hauling firewood for winter use and part-time income when it gets cold.

Did take time to find the cause for the C-30 running so rough recently. Had a bad plug!

Ended up replacing all the spark plugs and it runs like a new truck! Granted it also helped to gap the darn things to the right spec with the HEI. I apparently failed to read that chapter when I first got this truck. Makes the world of difference with the new plugs gap properly set.

Taking some time out for a few days, except from the day job now, to relax. Been a long couple of weeks coming home from work and working another 8 hrs on the fence, firewood and all the other homeowner stuff.

Fathers Day was good though...the laughter of my children is always the best present I can get.

Mark

Cherub · 06-20-2011, 02:37 PM

picked up my new suburban from Cali

lbrowne · 06-20-2011, 03:04 PM

Finished up some interior pieces, converting it to a red/black interior from red/maroon.

Here's the thread below:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=470657

06-20-2011, 12:52 AM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,319	what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition I recieved my new 350 from jegs and am working on having it installed ... then onto body work.. how about you all? __________________ 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!!

06-20-2011, 01:22 AM	#2
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Nothing really done on my truck Trying to work out a deal on a crew cab. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061 Last edited by N2TRUX; 06-20-2011 at 10:30 AM.

06-20-2011, 01:38 AM	#3
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Started wiring up my doors, managed to get my passenger window to roll down and up, but found out my drivers door motor or regulator (or both) are messed up. __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

06-20-2011, 03:24 AM	#4
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Well, for Father's Day I bought my daughter her first square body - even though she's only 12 now.... The plan is to fix it up together so it'll be ready when she turns 16! Warmed my heart to know she has the same love for old square bodies!!! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

06-20-2011, 03:29 AM	#5
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Ooops, forgot the darn pics..... Attached Images

06-20-2011, 05:49 AM	#7
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Continued work on my 50, master cylinder and brake pedal assembly are checked complete. Also setup the steering linkage and tack welded the joints in place. Now I can use the steering wheel/column in stead of vice grips on the steering box. LOL. I'll get a friend of mine to TIG everything soon. __________________ _____________________________ 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.

06-20-2011, 05:50 AM	#9
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition I went and picked up a new drivers side fender. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

06-20-2011, 06:09 AM	#10
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Posi and 4.10 gears installed

06-20-2011, 06:15 AM	#11
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Tried to clean up my low mileage 250, took about a coffeee can of dirt off it, discovered it has AIR (so dirty I couldn't see the plugs in the head!), dirty under the valve cover, but no cylinder ridge. Need to be hot tanked ($$) and head work but if the bearings look as good as the bores I'm in business. __________________ 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

06-20-2011, 12:53 PM	#13
tazman87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Hamburg, Ontario Posts: 220	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition box and fuel cell is on Attached Images

06-21-2011, 11:19 AM	#15
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Had a few rum n cokes and went roll on Tremclad the neighbours kid counted the bugs stuck in the paint.......we lost track Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

06-20-2011, 07:21 AM	#16
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Spent the morning driving around Stafford County, Virginia dropping off some parts and looking at others. Picked up this little beauty on trade ( the guy had a 78' Corvette for sale for $ 4000) and then spent the rest of the day with my ladies at the pool and then at home. Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold) Last edited by ECU PIRATE; 06-20-2011 at 07:22 AM.

06-20-2011, 09:02 AM	#17
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition I took a nap on Sunday. Nuff said. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

06-20-2011, 09:32 AM	#18
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,089	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition I managed to kill the bbc in my crew-cab. The search is on for its replacement.... __________________ 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.*

06-20-2011, 11:32 AM	#21
osaltyone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corona, ca Posts: 406	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Went to a small car show and took home best pickup. Not bad for the first show. Attached Images



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06-20-2011, 07:53 PM	#23
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Finally finishing up a long overdue pasture fence project and still been hauling firewood for winter use and part-time income when it gets cold. Did take time to find the cause for the C-30 running so rough recently. Had a bad plug! Ended up replacing all the spark plugs and it runs like a new truck! Granted it also helped to gap the darn things to the right spec with the HEI. I apparently failed to read that chapter when I first got this truck. Makes the world of difference with the new plugs gap properly set. Taking some time out for a few days, except from the day job now, to relax. Been a long couple of weeks coming home from work and working another 8 hrs on the fence, firewood and all the other homeowner stuff. Fathers Day was good though...the laughter of my children is always the best present I can get. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

06-20-2011, 02:37 PM	#24
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition picked up my new suburban from Cali __________________ 2014 LTZ Z71 Silverado 82 C15 LQ4/4L80E Conversion 78 Suburban build (SOLD) 83 4x4 Suburban(SOLD) 82 C15 (my first truck)

06-20-2011, 03:04 PM	#25
lbrowne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 144	Re: what did you get done 6/19/11 fathers day edition Finished up some interior pieces, converting it to a red/black interior from red/maroon. Here's the thread below: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=470657

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