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**old Rusty C10** · 11-30-2014, 05:51 PM

I replaced the automatic pedals in my truck for a clutch pedal setup and ran into a bunch of problems with existing components also installed the battery support and tray in the 74
How about you all?

pontiac6269 · 12-01-2014, 12:20 AM

Removed the drive shaft, trans lines, exhaust, shift linkage and torque converter bolts. Will be pulling the turbo 400 out and putting a 700r4 in tomorrow in my 81 C20.

ridingreiss16 · 12-01-2014, 12:28 AM

Painted the Radiator Support and all of headlight housings.

Oregoon · 12-01-2014, 12:33 AM

Put my distributor back in after doing new side covers, valve cover, and gaskets on my 250.

Truck won't start now! Checked for TDC, proper alignment, etc... Got cold and said screw it, and went in the house to enjoy homemade clam chowder and fresh bread.

Will dive in again tomorrow. Probably something really silly. As I said, really cold and blustery out and I work under a canopy on a driveway.

Also, I've got spare wheels, and don't need the truck for a few days, and did I mention chowder? Oh, and Full Sail Wassail?

**Gregski** · 12-01-2014, 12:51 AM

wiggled the hazard button back out, LOL (job done) then had a couple beers

SkinnyG · 12-01-2014, 01:49 AM

Not exactly ~today~, but Monday after work (got done by 4am Tuesday):

**Lost81c10** · 12-01-2014, 10:50 AM

Worked on derusting my roof for epoxy. Sanded using 80 grit discs as much as it would remove and then naval jelly. Its working but slower than expected. The bad thing is that I won't be able to get back to it until the weekend as I'll be out of town. After my last application of naval jelly, I wipped it down with lacquer thinner and then with ppg grease and wax remover and finally covered it with a cloth backed piece of vinil. Hope it protects it well for a week. Will see.

**Micmac** · 12-01-2014, 10:57 AM

Replaced dome light. the clips on the old one have been broken since I bought the truck. I scored another one at the parts yard out of a another '63. Fits like a glove!

SCOTI · 12-01-2014, 11:32 AM

New bed floor & tubs aquired from TXSquarebodies installed.....

Eraser475 · 12-01-2014, 02:00 PM

Put side marker bulbs in my 82 and also a new passenger door striker. Shuts like brand new now

Oregoon · 12-01-2014, 08:23 PM

Back in action!

Somehow I managed to install my distributor 180 degrees out. Twice.

Third time's the charm.

Simple Green rides again!

ChevDog1 · 12-01-2014, 08:28 PM

Ordered all of my interior parts!

I might be able to drive my truck again next week!

pontiac6269 · 12-01-2014, 08:54 PM

Pulled the turbo 400 out and put the 700R4 in. Had to drill to holes in the trans cross member 1 inch back from the turbo 400 holes.

**truckfan** · 12-02-2014, 12:51 PM

installed 2.5 drop spindles. still need to install the rears. 250L6 makes it sky high anyway. before and after. Gonna paint all wheels orange and put on thin trim rings and blackwalls.

JNJchev77 · 12-02-2014, 04:11 PM

Took the week off and finally got 85% of her one color!!

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ChevDog1 · 12-02-2014, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by truckfan

installed 2.5 drop spindles. still need to install the rears. 250L6 makes it sky high anyway. before and after. Gonna paint all wheels orange and put on thin trim rings and blackwalls.

Where do you get the thin trim rings? I want to do this to my ralleys

**truckfan** · 12-04-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevDog1

Where do you get the thin trim rings? I want to do this to my ralleys

i bought them off eBay for another truck i had with shallow dish rims. the valve stem cuts are barely into the ring.

Stepper86 · 12-02-2014, 06:20 PM

Finished working on my crossmember so I could take measurements and order a new transaxle. Should get it by the end of the week.
Sat down to make a list of parts that still needs to be ordered. This thing is digging a deeper hole in my pocket than I had planned for..... again.....

Twisted78SS · 12-02-2014, 06:36 PM

Started an engine swap for the 75 K5..

Going to get new shocks, steering components and a much needed cleanup and frame paint in the process..

Here is what's going in place of the original very tired 350.

Another early block with updated center bolt heads, retro fit roller internals.

74CustomK20 · 12-02-2014, 10:23 PM

Put in new cross member, spend 3 hours digging for bolts because I'm too big of a tightwad to buy new ones... And welded the clips on my arm rests to my doors... Got my door panel and mirror fixed

BLP86 · 12-02-2014, 11:02 PM

Sent mine to the paint shop

beamn7 · 12-03-2014, 12:40 PM

Overhauled the power steering pump. Been one of those "round-to-it's" for a few years now....

Rich84 · 12-04-2014, 11:59 AM

Nothing..

Trying to decide if I should pull the trigger on an LQ4 swap. I can get one for $1500
with the transmission and computer but they cut the harness. 115000 miles from a totaled box truck.

Just call me Sean · 12-04-2014, 09:19 PM

Posted them both for sale on Craigslist. I'm trying to buy a house, which is more important than the trucks.

Oregoon · 12-04-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean

Posted them both for sale on Craigslist. I'm trying to buy a house, which is more important than the trucks.

I understand completely. In 2008, I was hard at work on a '66 Suburban. I also had two kids aged 3 and 1, and a sudden need for a new place to live. I was short on my down payment, and I sold the 'burb for a considerable profit, though it stung.

Do what you gotta do. Another truck will come along--they always find those of us who are unable to resist!

11-30-2014, 05:51 PM	#1
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12-01-2014, 12:20 AM	#2
pontiac6269 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sparta, WI Posts: 86	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Removed the drive shaft, trans lines, exhaust, shift linkage and torque converter bolts. Will be pulling the turbo 400 out and putting a 700r4 in tomorrow in my 81 C20. __________________ Eric 2001 Ford F350 EC dually 7.3 1981 Chevy C20 to K20 350 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Pontiac 1969 Pontiac GTO 400

12-01-2014, 12:28 AM	#3
ridingreiss16 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 88	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Painted the Radiator Support and all of headlight housings. Attached Images

12-01-2014, 12:33 AM	#4
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Put my distributor back in after doing new side covers, valve cover, and gaskets on my 250. Truck won't start now! Checked for TDC, proper alignment, etc... Got cold and said screw it, and went in the house to enjoy homemade clam chowder and fresh bread. Will dive in again tomorrow. Probably something really silly. As I said, really cold and blustery out and I work under a canopy on a driveway. Also, I've got spare wheels, and don't need the truck for a few days, and did I mention chowder? Oh, and Full Sail Wassail?

12-01-2014, 12:51 AM	#5
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,873	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition wiggled the hazard button back out, LOL (job done) then had a couple beers

12-01-2014, 01:49 AM	#6
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,278	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Not exactly ~today~, but Monday after work (got done by 4am Tuesday): __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

12-01-2014, 10:50 AM	#7
Lost81c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bonaire Ga Posts: 207	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Worked on derusting my roof for epoxy. Sanded using 80 grit discs as much as it would remove and then naval jelly. Its working but slower than expected. The bad thing is that I won't be able to get back to it until the weekend as I'll be out of town. After my last application of naval jelly, I wipped it down with lacquer thinner and then with ppg grease and wax remover and finally covered it with a cloth backed piece of vinil. Hope it protects it well for a week. Will see.

12-01-2014, 10:57 AM	#8
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 513	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Replaced dome light. the clips on the old one have been broken since I bought the truck. I scored another one at the parts yard out of a another '63. Fits like a glove! __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

12-01-2014, 11:32 AM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,072	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition New bed floor & tubs aquired from TXSquarebodies installed..... Attached Images __________________ 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.*

12-01-2014, 02:00 PM	#10
Eraser475 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Echo, MN Posts: 107	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Put side marker bulbs in my 82 and also a new passenger door striker. Shuts like brand new now __________________ Dad's: 1973 Chevy C-60 Grain Truck 366 Big Block Dad's: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10 Dad's: 1987 Chevy Silverado TBI 350 R-10 Dad's: 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD SLT Mine: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10

12-01-2014, 08:23 PM	#11
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Back in action! Somehow I managed to install my distributor 180 degrees out. Twice. Third time's the charm. Simple Green rides again!

12-01-2014, 08:28 PM	#12
ChevDog1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Banks, OR Posts: 497	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Ordered all of my interior parts! I might be able to drive my truck again next week!

12-01-2014, 08:54 PM	#13
pontiac6269 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sparta, WI Posts: 86	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Pulled the turbo 400 out and put the 700R4 in. Had to drill to holes in the trans cross member 1 inch back from the turbo 400 holes. __________________ Eric 2001 Ford F350 EC dually 7.3 1981 Chevy C20 to K20 350 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Pontiac 1969 Pontiac GTO 400

12-02-2014, 12:51 PM	#14
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition installed 2.5 drop spindles. still need to install the rears. 250L6 makes it sky high anyway. before and after. Gonna paint all wheels orange and put on thin trim rings and blackwalls. Attached Images __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

12-02-2014, 04:11 PM	#15
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Took the week off and finally got 85% of her one color!! __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo



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12-02-2014, 06:20 PM	#18
Stepper86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 263	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Finished working on my crossmember so I could take measurements and order a new transaxle. Should get it by the end of the week. Sat down to make a list of parts that still needs to be ordered. This thing is digging a deeper hole in my pocket than I had planned for..... again..... __________________ Tom.______________________________________ The fleet: 2007 BMW 530xi M (daily driver) 1986 C-10 Stepside (project "my time") 1992 Corvette cab (summer time daily driver) 1969 Cadilac DeVille Cab ("it just need some paint")

12-02-2014, 06:36 PM	#19
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Started an engine swap for the 75 K5.. Going to get new shocks, steering components and a much needed cleanup and frame paint in the process.. Here is what's going in place of the original very tired 350. Another early block with updated center bolt heads, retro fit roller internals. __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

12-02-2014, 10:23 PM	#20
74CustomK20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 637	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Put in new cross member, spend 3 hours digging for bolts because I'm too big of a tightwad to buy new ones... And welded the clips on my arm rests to my doors... Got my door panel and mirror fixed __________________ Big Nate Carp. Local 224. Buy made in the USA! 03 F350 6.0 Daily Race Truck. 79 C70 366 Project Dump.

12-02-2014, 11:02 PM	#21
BLP86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 80	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Sent mine to the paint shop

12-03-2014, 12:40 PM	#22
beamn7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 466	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Overhauled the power steering pump. Been one of those "round-to-it's" for a few years now....

12-04-2014, 11:59 AM	#23
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,695	Re: What did you get done 11/30/14 Edition Nothing.. Trying to decide if I should pull the trigger on an LQ4 swap. I can get one for $1500 with the transmission and computer but they cut the harness. 115000 miles from a totaled box truck.

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