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**old Rusty C10** · 04-22-2012, 04:47 PM

well this week i finally got some of the last minute things done to my beast. We installed the diamond plate bed rails, the chrome exhaust tip and the vent visors and off to a couple of shows we went. It was great meeting member 70time and his family at the straub buick show and again at the chick-fila show His truck is the orange one in the pics.
I ordered my turn signal switch and will r&r that this week and hopefully will get my windshield molding installed.Tomorrow and tuesday I am taking the course to get my motorcycle license.. Other than that nothing else... what about you all?

S10Fan · 04-22-2012, 07:39 PM

I had a very busy weekend. Left home at 3:00 AM Friday and drove to Charlotte NC with a friend to attend the Charlotte Auto Fair. The Auto Fair is held at Charlotte Motor Speedway and takes up the infield and most of the back stretch (outside the track) parking area. Vendors Vendors and more Vendors and who knows how many swap meet spots. We drove back late Saturday with a truck full of Chevelle parts along with a few goodies for my 50.

According to my friend's pedometer, we walked 6 miles Friday and 8 on Saturday, still didn't see everything.

ghettoluxury · 04-22-2012, 08:59 PM

Painted the headlight buckets low gloss black and drove the truck all weekend.

*Stew_Magoo* · 04-22-2012, 09:30 PM

I replaced the left, right, front and rear tie rod ends, (the sleeves were $50 very, very well spent,) got my new wheels and tires on, got the plow mount off, found some damaged wires under the hood and repaired them, removed some odd electrical things from the under the hood, fixed a vacuum leak, and pulled the exhaust manifolds. Tomorrow I gotta get the six broken studs in the manifolds pulled and hit the parts store up for doughnut gaskets, manifold gaskets, dipstick tube, o2 sensor, plugs, wires, cap, rotor and air filter. That should be enough to keep me occupied Tuesday and Wednesday night.

88Jimmy4x4 · 04-22-2012, 09:39 PM

The evaporator was original from 36 years ago so I changed it this weekend before I drop motor in soon.. I have never worked on these so I had to learn as I go. Used 3m strip caulk to reseal box halves, its gooey but works great. As with anything this old, its not just replacing parts, accum bracket is riveted to fiberglass box and was loose so I had to drill out rivots, clean/sand/paint brackets then rivet back on. While it was off, I cleaned/painted original box semi-flat black.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Installed restored powder coated hinges on too

85burb · 04-22-2012, 10:33 PM

I was just dreaming all week about driving my burb one day. Waiting for exhasut to be done. Got sick on friday so could not even go out side to play with anything on it.

maxxxy · 04-22-2012, 10:44 PM

Well I started making myself a makeshift sandblasting cabinet out of some sort of boxed coffee table base or something like that, and I'm using a storm door for a viewing window. Almost done. Total cost: $0!!
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riz · 04-22-2012, 10:55 PM

I installed my newly powder coated rims and chrome trim rings on my 82. I spent some time getting my K5 Blazer ready to send to my paint guy...........I'm so excited !

RIZ

'79squared · 04-22-2012, 11:05 PM

Worked and got my rallys put on.

75 big 10 · 04-22-2012, 11:41 PM

Stuck on call so Saturday I was at the shop. Today I stripped the front end down so I could start getting it cleaned up and sanded for paint
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406 Q-ship · 04-23-2012, 12:03 AM

I put the engine back in my truck.....

bigcow94 · 04-23-2012, 12:14 AM

took another stab at sorting out the brakes on my dually with no avail. reman mc from oreilly auto was junk so its off to get another one in the morning.

BigRed76 · 04-23-2012, 12:25 AM

I drove the '71 around a bit today. Also pulled the spare tire carrier off, pulled the rear bumper off, and changed the rear diff. cover gasket & fluid. Tomorrow night it will get a new trans. filter & pan gasket, and hopefully wire up the torque converter lockup.

Slonaker · 04-23-2012, 12:31 PM

Went to a swapmeet in New Braunfels, Tx. I didn't buy much, but I did pick up 3 rally wheel center caps for $10 total. I also got an old tractor seat for $5 to make into a stool for the shop.

Slonaker

BLK2K2SILVY · 04-23-2012, 12:52 PM

Picked up a solid rear glass for the 78 and a center console and dash bezel for my 02 for $48 at a local junk yard. Still no luck on a 73-80 sport bumper.

foamypirate · 04-23-2012, 08:50 PM

Started shaving the cab seam...

Square_78 · 04-23-2012, 09:44 PM

Got my rear of the cab trim on to seperate the two tone colors... fixed a couple dash light bulbs... took my newly aquired Rally rims in to get sand blasted... Thats it for this weekend.

grs · 04-23-2012, 10:51 PM

The glass was to thick in my passenger door. I found one at a salvage yard. Put it in, and now the window rolls up real nice.

motornut · 04-24-2012, 01:32 AM

Monday .....ear infection got yelled at till Sat lol
since i got another truck she got her trailer lol
just gotta mount the fifth wheel hitch in the Jimmy for it

xrcr · 04-24-2012, 07:07 AM

Nothin on project Mutt. Daughter had my first grand baby,cutest little girl EVER. Grandpa's had......

grs · 04-24-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motornut

Monday .....ear infection got yelled at till Sat lol
since i got another truck she got her trailer lol
just gotta mount the fifth wheel hitch in the Jimmy for it

You gonna chop the top on the trailer?

motornut · 04-24-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grs

You gonna chop the top on the trailer?

Na not allowed lol to touch it
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Kerlijah · 04-26-2012, 06:35 PM

I drove mine down to Pocatello to visit my buddy, left Boise at like 12:30 AM and got to his dorm bout 5AM...fun times, cranked up the AC/DC and chugged like 3 Amps, good to go! Fun weekend, went to the Monster Jam, took a crapload of pictures, inhaled way too much dust, and basically didnt sleep at all the whole weekend, lol. Drove back to Boise Monday afternoon, put about 600 miles on the truck round trip...

HotRodScottsdale · 04-26-2012, 09:44 PM

Took my dash apart and cleaned up the cluster

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04-22-2012, 04:47 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	What did you get done 4/22/12 edition well this week i finally got some of the last minute things done to my beast. We installed the diamond plate bed rails, the chrome exhaust tip and the vent visors and off to a couple of shows we went. It was great meeting member 70time and his family at the straub buick show and again at the chick-fila show His truck is the orange one in the pics. I ordered my turn signal switch and will r&r that this week and hopefully will get my windshield molding installed.Tomorrow and tuesday I am taking the course to get my motorcycle license.. Other than that nothing else... what about you all? Attached Images __________________ 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!!

04-22-2012, 07:39 PM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition I had a very busy weekend. Left home at 3:00 AM Friday and drove to Charlotte NC with a friend to attend the Charlotte Auto Fair. The Auto Fair is held at Charlotte Motor Speedway and takes up the infield and most of the back stretch (outside the track) parking area. Vendors Vendors and more Vendors and who knows how many swap meet spots. We drove back late Saturday with a truck full of Chevelle parts along with a few goodies for my 50. According to my friend's pedometer, we walked 6 miles Friday and 8 on Saturday, still didn't see everything. __________________ _____________________________ 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.

04-22-2012, 08:59 PM	#3
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Painted the headlight buckets low gloss black and drove the truck all weekend. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

04-22-2012, 09:30 PM	#4
Stew_Magoo Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 200	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition I replaced the left, right, front and rear tie rod ends, (the sleeves were $50 very, very well spent,) got my new wheels and tires on, got the plow mount off, found some damaged wires under the hood and repaired them, removed some odd electrical things from the under the hood, fixed a vacuum leak, and pulled the exhaust manifolds. Tomorrow I gotta get the six broken studs in the manifolds pulled and hit the parts store up for doughnut gaskets, manifold gaskets, dipstick tube, o2 sensor, plugs, wires, cap, rotor and air filter. That should be enough to keep me occupied Tuesday and Wednesday night.

04-22-2012, 09:39 PM	#5
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition The evaporator was original from 36 years ago so I changed it this weekend before I drop motor in soon.. I have never worked on these so I had to learn as I go. Used 3m strip caulk to reseal box halves, its gooey but works great. As with anything this old, its not just replacing parts, accum bracket is riveted to fiberglass box and was loose so I had to drill out rivots, clean/sand/paint brackets then rivet back on. While it was off, I cleaned/painted original box semi-flat black. BEFORE: AFTER: Installed restored powder coated hinges on too __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

04-22-2012, 10:33 PM	#6
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition I was just dreaming all week about driving my burb one day. Waiting for exhasut to be done. Got sick on friday so could not even go out side to play with anything on it. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

04-22-2012, 10:44 PM	#7
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Well I started making myself a makeshift sandblasting cabinet out of some sort of boxed coffee table base or something like that, and I'm using a storm door for a viewing window. Almost done. Total cost: $0!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp

04-22-2012, 10:55 PM	#8
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition I installed my newly powder coated rims and chrome trim rings on my 82. I spent some time getting my K5 Blazer ready to send to my paint guy...........I'm so excited ! RIZ

04-22-2012, 11:05 PM	#9
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Worked and got my rallys put on. Attached Images __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350

04-22-2012, 11:41 PM	#10
75 big 10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Farmington New Mexico Posts: 43	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Stuck on call so Saturday I was at the shop. Today I stripped the front end down so I could start getting it cleaned up and sanded for paint Posted via Mobile Device

04-23-2012, 12:03 AM	#11
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition I put the engine back in my truck..... __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."

04-23-2012, 12:14 AM	#12
bigcow94 Snowfighter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 111	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition took another stab at sorting out the brakes on my dually with no avail. reman mc from oreilly auto was junk so its off to get another one in the morning. __________________ '72 Chevy suburban 2wd-sold '05 chevy trailblazer '02 Jeep Wrangler '03 Ford Superduty crew cab 4x4 '84 chevy c30 crew cab dually

04-23-2012, 12:25 AM	#13
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition I drove the '71 around a bit today. Also pulled the spare tire carrier off, pulled the rear bumper off, and changed the rear diff. cover gasket & fluid. Tomorrow night it will get a new trans. filter & pan gasket, and hopefully wire up the torque converter lockup. __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

04-23-2012, 12:31 PM	#14
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Went to a swapmeet in New Braunfels, Tx. I didn't buy much, but I did pick up 3 rally wheel center caps for $10 total. I also got an old tractor seat for $5 to make into a stool for the shop. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

04-23-2012, 12:52 PM	#15
BLK2K2SILVY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 88	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Picked up a solid rear glass for the 78 and a center console and dash bezel for my 02 for $48 at a local junk yard. Still no luck on a 73-80 sport bumper.



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04-23-2012, 08:50 PM	#16
foamypirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 594	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Started shaving the cab seam...

04-23-2012, 09:44 PM	#17
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Got my rear of the cab trim on to seperate the two tone colors... fixed a couple dash light bulbs... took my newly aquired Rally rims in to get sand blasted... Thats it for this weekend.

04-23-2012, 10:51 PM	#18
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition The glass was to thick in my passenger door. I found one at a salvage yard. Put it in, and now the window rolls up real nice.

04-24-2012, 01:32 AM	#19
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Monday .....ear infection got yelled at till Sat lol since i got another truck she got her trailer lol just gotta mount the fifth wheel hitch in the Jimmy for it Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 04-24-2012 at 01:39 AM.

04-24-2012, 07:07 AM	#20
xrcr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Foristell, MO Posts: 418	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Nothin on project Mutt. Daughter had my first grand baby,cutest little girl EVER. Grandpa's had......

04-26-2012, 06:35 PM	#23
Kerlijah Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 293	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition I drove mine down to Pocatello to visit my buddy, left Boise at like 12:30 AM and got to his dorm bout 5AM...fun times, cranked up the AC/DC and chugged like 3 Amps, good to go! Fun weekend, went to the Monster Jam, took a crapload of pictures, inhaled way too much dust, and basically didnt sleep at all the whole weekend, lol. Drove back to Boise Monday afternoon, put about 600 miles on the truck round trip... __________________ ~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!

04-26-2012, 09:44 PM	#24
HotRodScottsdale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: westbank bc Posts: 239	Re: What did you get done 4/22/12 edition Took my dash apart and cleaned up the cluster Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by HotRodScottsdale; 04-26-2012 at 10:11 PM.

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