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03-12-2006, 08:32 PM
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Aluminum slot wheels rule...
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Maine
Posts: 6,211
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What did you get done this weekend????
What did you get done to your truck this weekend?
I got quite a bit done. Got the truck in the garage Friday night, Saturday, we took the Rockwell t-case out. Started at about 9:00 AM, unhooked the drivshafts. (front one is a PITA to get off), and finally at about 4:00 Sunday afternoon, we got it out of the truck. Some of those bolts for the tranny/t-case adapter are bad to get at, but we got them out. We took the t-case apart today, only to find that most of the internal parts were like new shape. The gear in there that drives high range only (slider gear??) wiggles around a little, the middle bushing is worn some. The other noticable thing was that the case is worn where the top shift fork is. From all the popping out of gear it has done, the rod that is on the PTO cover that controls high-low etc, it chaffed some metal out of the case itself. We have come to the conclusion that those 2 things are making it pop out of gear, because everything else is in like-new condition. I'm planning on calling about a parts truck this week.  Also took my heavy custom made rear bumper off. Made out of 5/16in plate steel, thing must weigh 30-40 lbs or more. Needs some minor mods to make it more usuable, like more bracing so I can back in to things, adding big shackles as towhooks, few other things  . You get the picture.
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03-12-2006, 09:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet
Posts: 790
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Re: What did you get done rhis weekend????
Fixed wiring under the dash, Moved the CB to a better location, welded the passengers side mirror, and farted around with the Big Block some. Was planning on steam cleaning it this weekend but work and the weather didn't help matters.
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'72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!! |
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03-12-2006, 09:10 PM
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senior member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort macleod alberta
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Re: What did you get done rhis weekend????
I drove it around a bit same here tho weather didnt help matters she snowed on me today
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03-12-2006, 09:17 PM
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10/30/19
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: ottawa kansas
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Re: What did you get done rhis weekend????
Got the stepside bed to the painter and a little crappie fishing.
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03-12-2006, 09:25 PM
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Where's my beer?
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Posts: 1,772
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Re: What did you get done rhis weekend????
Loaded the truck up to the roof with crap from the garage to take to the dump from working on the Vette this past winter. Went junkyarding today looking for parts for the DD, but wound up getting stuff for the truck, and now I have a working dome light in the truck as well as a sill plate on the drivers side.
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70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K |
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03-12-2006, 09:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada
Posts: 1,454
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Re: What did you get done rhis weekend????
I still can't do anything to the truck as we still have lots of snow here, although it did start to melt this weekend. I started gutting the babies nursery in our new house so that we can install a new window, re-insulate and re-drywall it so that the young'in will be warm and comfortable after it is born in September. I did work on cleaning out the '68's garage a bit more as well for when it comes out of my parents storage building next month.
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03-12-2006, 09:57 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 434
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Re: What did you get done rhis weekend????
Installed 2.5" drop spindles and 4" drop leafs. Anybody install leafs be sure to install front bolt first. If not, you're in for a world of grief!
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03-12-2006, 10:15 PM
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huh ???
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fredericksburg,Va.
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
I knocked the rust off the rotors and burned a 1/4 tank of gas just running around town with her...
Chuck
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03-12-2006, 10:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Republic of California
Posts: 345
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
Saturday - I didn't do anythng TO the truck. But I did go up to a fellow board member's house (John Fabris) and cut out some patches from a cab that I'll need this summer. He gave me some vent doors too. Thanks again John.
BTW, That Olds pictured in his avi is badass. And his truck even more so. Today I went out for a little ride. Drove out to a nice long road by the salt ponds and tested my brakes that are feeling a little screwy. Laid down some rubber while I was at it (just once, I couldn't resist) I was gonna bleed the brakes but it was cold and windy and I don't have an enclosed garage, Bummer.
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03-12-2006, 10:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Kernersville, NC
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
sat - went the the junkyard and got a few odds and ends.
sun- painted the core support, driver door, and firewall, new master cylinder and bled the brakes, wired up the speaker, yes speaker, and some other things i forgot. gettin ready to drop the new motor in this week, i hope. chris.
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its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump.   7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's |
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03-12-2006, 10:34 PM
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FixerUpper
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Lawton ,Oklahoma
Posts: 102
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
Well lets see I changed light bulbs out in the ac unit messed around with the alternator switch out to a 90 amp 12si model and upgraded power wires. I was gonna change out my control arms and I had some done kingpins that felt tight until I cleaned all the crud off of them rassin frassin harden waxy grease fooled me so Im doing next weekend when the come in uggggg. Oh well I washed and waxed it and polished the wheels. and Im waiting on my next 700r4 for my no. 2 72 c-10
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1-Cheyenne 72 700R4,camper special all original when i got it then i improved it a little Blue and White 3.73,4 core rad, 700r4,MSD hei ,turbo muffs dual exhaust only had 50 k on it when i bought original mile sweet old ladies truck turned into a stump puller No. 2 C-10 72 w/air and Tilt and power and the cheyenne trim package shtbd is dropped 2-3w/factory tilt has torq thrust 2 rims 2003 dodge neon steel blue color Last edited by deadof_knight; 03-12-2006 at 10:36 PM. |
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03-12-2006, 10:42 PM
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State of Confusion!
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
Saturday is the only day (and just part of it) I got to do truck stuff on the Chevy
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=192379 Today I changed a brake bulb and fixed a short (I hope) in the trailor wiring of the D-dge
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Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-13-2006 at 12:40 PM. |
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03-12-2006, 10:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Oklahoma City
Posts: 605
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
i went out to even start mine and it woudn't start damn starter getting a new one soon
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2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver) |
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03-12-2006, 10:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: oklahoma
Posts: 516
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
today i finished sanding the interior and got it all primed, put in my carpet and seats, next weekend is going to be fun, i'm going to install blazer tank kit, new coils all around, shock re-locate kit, and all new front brakes, after that all that is needed is paint
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03-12-2006, 10:57 PM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Owensboro KY
Posts: 11,905
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
Well it was raining all day so I cleaned the shop didn't realize there was so much floor under all that dirt! Then after all that cleaning I put the rearend on the workbench and got to wirebrushing it, 3 inches of rust dust later and the shop was back to the dirty hole I know
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Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons
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03-12-2006, 11:24 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 372
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
Got the majority of my DS floorpan in. What a jigsaw puzzle. Not all the way done but felt I accomplished alot for my first floor pan.
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03-12-2006, 11:55 PM
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4 eyed fever
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Eureka, Nevada
Posts: 500
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
Starting the mating of the 2wd to the 4wd. The engine and body from the 2wd are going onto the 4wd frame and trans/transfer. Got the whole front off the 4wd, hood,fenders inners,grill, rad supp, doors, unbolted the cab and disconnected all lines and wiring, and pulled the fuel tank. The next day we put together my brand new engine hoist and pulled the engine and rolled the cab back on the frame. Pulled the clutch for replacement. Started cleaning the frame for paint. Tons of new parts arrived during the week...4" lift kit, carpet and sound deadener, white faces and led's for gauge cluster, new seat cover, New 3 point seat belts, A/C balls and hoses, and lots more little stuff.
I took lots of pics, but have no internet at home  , so can't post any.Felt great getting so much done! It was cold as he!!, but we had a roof over us and a wood stove fired. Only 1 of the shop doors will close, but all in all a great step torward getting my son's truck done. We're hoping it will be ready for paint by May.
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1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!! Last edited by al's71gmc; 03-13-2006 at 12:07 AM. |
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03-13-2006, 12:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Edgerton OH USA
Posts: 633
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
Well I went to Lowes to get some underlaymant for the deck floor. I had a 3 season room put on the deck last fall and now it's time to finish the floor. Tomorrow I'll try to get the garage cleaned up some so I can start my next stage on the truck. I should send off a parts order too. Next stage is to get all of teh engine external components and brackets detailed and put on.
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'69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project |
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03-13-2006, 01:09 AM
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Questionable
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 13,373
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
i dont normally link up to other sites, but ... i got a lot done with crossmember removal, gas tank Line-X'd and setup for install (in back of truck), custom power steering hoses, cleaned up the firewall ... lots !
Pictures and stuff: http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=86 http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=87
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If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. |
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03-13-2006, 01:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,033
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
Nothing on the truck, but I did see some trick trucks at the Boise Idaho Hot Rod show, will post pics later
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03-13-2006, 01:45 AM
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saving one more
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
Friday I rounded off the tube fittings on the 70 Camaro prop valve, got mad and quit working on it
Saturday got the truck back from getting a 700R4 put in, readusted the shifter to read correctly, plugged a vacuum line the shop had left open, helicoiled the stripped bolt on the intake where the carb mounts and then the TV cable was out of adjustment, got mad and quit working on it, then got help from Bisquik65 in chatroom - Thanks Erick!!! today, installed a tilt column, got the rounded off lines broken loose with vise grips, started installing the power brake booster, and put in the clutch and brake pedals to install a standard, all in the Camaro, got happy that nothing went south today, also cleaned up the garage a bit
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72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab Last edited by rauto13; 03-13-2006 at 01:46 AM. |
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03-13-2006, 03:11 AM
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Born To Lose Club
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
The weather was nice enough that I pulled the truck out and fired it up but the roads are still too salt covered to go for that first drive of the season yet
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Brian Smith  - "Born To Lose"1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154. |
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03-13-2006, 06:03 AM
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River life......
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Soldotna AK
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
I didnt get anything accomplished on the jimmy. Several of us went to a charity wheeling event. Great time, and met lots of folks.
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03-13-2006, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Joppa, Maryland
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
Completed block sanding on the truck. Man, my arms hurt !! I'm taking off today to spray on the final primer and final sanding with 600 grit.....Then, the paint. Still wanting to get this in color by April. I'm ahead of schedule so far.....
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03-13-2006, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melissa, TX
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Re: What did you get done this weekend????
My LWB is now a SWB. Still need to weld up the front cut and finish off the back section weld. I need to get a longer "vise grip" type of welding clamp. I think it turned out pretty nice.
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68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear |
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