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gouldie · 11-13-2006, 12:28 PM

got the truck running smoothly then wasted the rest of the day trying to sand the roof, gave up just before dark and put a coat of primer on. i cant wait for my angle grinder to get down here.

jimmydean · 11-13-2006, 12:43 PM

I got my gauge hoses routed as well as my switch box wires before the rain was too much to stand.

I would have gotten a lot more done, but I had to pull 2 of my 4 air valve setups and re-tap the hole for the gauge line. The brass is real soft and I guess I smacked it or something so the first thread was bent. It's all good now.

Elsie72 · 11-13-2006, 12:49 PM

Played around with choke and idle speed settings on the carb- Trying to make all my tweaks before the really cold weather hits. Seems like it's 90% right now. Bought and installed a new gas filler cap, in place of the old, locking, cracked rubber seal, part that has been on there for the last 8 yrs or so.

Then I drained the fuel out of my Yz 250, and added about 4 gal's of premix to the truck. Pretty much done with the bike for the season

b&a72 · 11-13-2006, 01:07 PM

Dropped the tranny and pulled the motor. Pressure washed the chassis.

Boise69 · 11-13-2006, 01:19 PM

almost took my nose off when the truck started on its own while i was underneath messing with re-routing the wires on the starter. it was quite a scare when it cranked and started and my hands were in between the header pipes and starter motor. i forgot to disconect the positive battery cable

and because i crossed the wires i couldnt just turn off the key, so while the truck is on jack stands its running i had to

disconnect the battery to turn it off. that shook me up so i'll i did was sand blast the flywheel cover and paint it and called it a day and contemplated all the damge i could have done.

pat · 11-13-2006, 02:29 PM

I got the grill trim and chevy emblem put on my 68. Also put a couple chips in my fresh paint

trying to mess with my front bumper by myself. Heres a tip for everyone that Im going to do next time I mess with it: tape rags or styrofoam around all the outside of the bumper where it might possibly scratch paint.

skokie · 11-13-2006, 04:00 PM

Finished my Edelbrock intake install. Got it timed up and ready to go.

phlegm · 11-13-2006, 04:42 PM

Washed the truck in Comet and took the oxidation off. Gonna compound it next, not sure when I will get to that.

crew70 · 11-13-2006, 08:54 PM

got The motor in and painted all the brackets. just found out I painted my small block power steering pump and brackets and not my big block stuff.
sh#$!

chevyboy55 · 11-13-2006, 09:25 PM

Got the hood put on & the inside of the cab shot with spray on bed liner.

longhorn70gmc · 11-13-2006, 09:40 PM

ChevyBoy55, Nice Blue on your truck!!!!

I finished putting together the front piece of my Longhorn bed and then completed the mounting of Longhorn Bed and installed new door locks on my 70 Chevy Custom. Got to visit Classic Industries the weekend before and it was a great experience. I bought one of those truck t-shirts for our style trucks.
Respectfully

roj2323 · 11-13-2006, 10:04 PM

installed a fabtech 6 in lift kit in a 2003 avalanch. it only took 7hrs but man was it fun. i was really really impressed with the overall quality of the parts as well as the instructions. i have never seen instructions soo clear in my life.

"ChevyBoy55, Nice Blue on your truck!!!!" <- i totally agree.

ondrew

C10-Driver · 11-13-2006, 11:32 PM

Pulled the cab of my truck and test fit my headers before the engine and tranny come out. BTW, the headers dont fit.

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OH MY GOD... What have I done? I had a running, driving and pretty decent looking truck less than a month ago.

All kidding aside, I have to wonder sometimes why we do the things we do. Oh well, no turning back now.

11-13-2006, 12:28 PM	#26
gouldie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: daytona beach Posts: 101	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? got the truck running smoothly then wasted the rest of the day trying to sand the roof, gave up just before dark and put a coat of primer on. i cant wait for my angle grinder to get down here.

11-13-2006, 12:43 PM	#27
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I got my gauge hoses routed as well as my switch box wires before the rain was too much to stand. I would have gotten a lot more done, but I had to pull 2 of my 4 air valve setups and re-tap the hole for the gauge line. The brass is real soft and I guess I smacked it or something so the first thread was bent. It's all good now.

11-13-2006, 12:49 PM	#28
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Played around with choke and idle speed settings on the carb- Trying to make all my tweaks before the really cold weather hits. Seems like it's 90% right now. Bought and installed a new gas filler cap, in place of the old, locking, cracked rubber seal, part that has been on there for the last 8 yrs or so. Then I drained the fuel out of my Yz 250, and added about 4 gal's of premix to the truck. Pretty much done with the bike for the season __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

11-13-2006, 01:07 PM	#29
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Dropped the tranny and pulled the motor. Pressure washed the chassis.

11-13-2006, 01:19 PM	#30
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? almost took my nose off when the truck started on its own while i was underneath messing with re-routing the wires on the starter. it was quite a scare when it cranked and started and my hands were in between the header pipes and starter motor. i forgot to disconect the positive battery cable and because i crossed the wires i couldnt just turn off the key, so while the truck is on jack stands its running i had to disconnect the battery to turn it off. that shook me up so i'll i did was sand blast the flywheel cover and paint it and called it a day and contemplated all the damge i could have done. __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

11-13-2006, 02:29 PM	#31
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I got the grill trim and chevy emblem put on my 68. Also put a couple chips in my fresh paint trying to mess with my front bumper by myself. Heres a tip for everyone that Im going to do next time I mess with it: tape rags or styrofoam around all the outside of the bumper where it might possibly scratch paint. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

11-13-2006, 04:00 PM	#32
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Finished my Edelbrock intake install. Got it timed up and ready to go. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

11-13-2006, 04:42 PM	#33
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Washed the truck in Comet and took the oxidation off. Gonna compound it next, not sure when I will get to that. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

11-13-2006, 08:54 PM	#34
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? got The motor in and painted all the brackets. just found out I painted my small block power steering pump and brackets and not my big block stuff. sh#$! Attached Images __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

11-13-2006, 09:25 PM	#35
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Got the hood put on & the inside of the cab shot with spray on bed liner. Attached Images

11-13-2006, 09:40 PM	#36
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? ChevyBoy55, Nice Blue on your truck!!!! I finished putting together the front piece of my Longhorn bed and then completed the mounting of Longhorn Bed and installed new door locks on my 70 Chevy Custom. Got to visit Classic Industries the weekend before and it was a great experience. I bought one of those truck t-shirts for our style trucks. Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

11-13-2006, 10:04 PM	#37
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? installed a fabtech 6 in lift kit in a 2003 avalanch. it only took 7hrs but man was it fun. i was really really impressed with the overall quality of the parts as well as the instructions. i have never seen instructions soo clear in my life. "ChevyBoy55, Nice Blue on your truck!!!!" <- i totally agree. ondrew

11-13-2006, 11:32 PM	#38
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Pulled the cab of my truck and test fit my headers before the engine and tranny come out. BTW, the headers dont fit. OH MY GOD... What have I done? I had a running, driving and pretty decent looking truck less than a month ago. All kidding aside, I have to wonder sometimes why we do the things we do. Oh well, no turning back now. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

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