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1969k10stepside · 05-21-2006, 10:09 PM

The only thing I got done truck related was pressure washing the engine/tranny and the front of the 71.Hope someone else has got more done than me,what did you all get done?

**Daubs** · 05-21-2006, 10:41 PM

I've been busy painting engine and assorted parts. The original 350 gave up the ghost, so I'm preparing a crate 350 to drop in. But I couldn't live with that ugly black paint...so she's Chevy Orange right now. I'll post pics soon.

cornutz · 05-21-2006, 10:44 PM

We took out a 350 and put in another 350 all new and nice! It runs like a champ too! All retro-rollered-out too!!! Roller cam, lifters, rockers... OH YEAH!!!

Next up 700R4, then....static drop MY big ship!!!

*rage'nrat638* · 05-21-2006, 10:50 PM

worked hours and hours,
got the 496 in and running

71chevytruckguy · 05-21-2006, 10:50 PM

sat i went to a carshow and today i finally got around to alingin the pullies on my '69. no more belt throwing above 4000rpm!! chris.

shifty · 05-21-2006, 11:00 PM

lots of hacking - rear crossmember installed - would have gotten gas tank mounted, but too much other stuff came up.

67_C-30 · 05-21-2006, 11:04 PM

I went to an a salvage yard auction Sat. and bought 2 '67 Impala Fastback Super Sports and a front clip from a '67 RS/SS Camaro including the grille and headlight doors

I drove the '67 C-30 to a local car show with the fam. Tomorrow I'll be using the '69 C-30 to bring the 2 Impalas home (2 70 mile trips)

...yay

**Palf70Step** · 05-21-2006, 11:09 PM

Cut up some more old truck pieces to haul off for scrap later this week. I also got the engine dropped into the frame today. Forgott to get new some new flex plate and torque convertor bolts, so the tranny hook up and all will be later this week.

1969k10stepside · 05-21-2006, 11:12 PM

I forgot to mention,the reason I only pressure washed was because I reroofed
my garage this weekend.

Lakewood90712 · 05-21-2006, 11:14 PM

Mufflers and tailpipes ,at last!!!!!!!!

Ackattack · 05-21-2006, 11:27 PM

I wanted to do a leakdown test, possibly install new head gaskets if needed and install a new power steering gearbox, but I had to work both days this weekend......17hrs of OT...

farmtruckIII · 05-21-2006, 11:28 PM

I put a battery in my truck, that's about it. I wanted to cut my drive shaft and go for a spin but some one else had plans for me.............Arts festivals and bead shows are fun lol...........

**clay68c10** · 05-21-2006, 11:28 PM

Picked up new countertops in the 68, then installed them in the kitchen. Also went to a local car show.

rkarr · 05-21-2006, 11:39 PM

cut, weld, grind, grind, cut weld, etc, etc...
Installed old Air electric fans, cut, weld, grind, grind, cut weld, etc, etc...
shaved firewall, cut, weld, grind, grind, cut weld, etc, etc...

Whew! I need to go back to work to get some rest..

ChevyDude · 05-22-2006, 02:09 AM

Washed truck, got tranny in and crossmember, Unbolted engine from correct holes (dummy) moved forward to the wrong holes, then moved back where it was before I got clever. That part was a *****! I could have been doing anything else

Lesson learned! Started the custom fiberglass glove box single DIN holder. Removed vent windows for one piece Electric ones that will be a comin'!

Lippyp · 05-22-2006, 04:39 AM

Nothing as Friday night out with friends, woke up saturday with the hangover from hell, drove 200 odd miles to be at a friends 40th birthday bash, got up Sunday with a hangover, popped in to see one of my sisters on the 200 odd mile drive back. Plus for the last week or so it's been raining so hard here I've been waiting for Noah to come floating past collecting my two cats for a cruise!

Alvin · 05-22-2006, 08:21 AM

Got my truck rolling, finally (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=200006). Took it easy yesterday, just cleaned up the garage.

phlegm · 05-22-2006, 08:27 AM

Nothing truck wise, I watched the kids all weekend for the wife and did manage to cut the grass.

subtle71 · 05-22-2006, 08:54 AM

Took a trip up to Greenville, MS for the ShowFest event. Got in Friday early afternoon. Met up with a couple of the guys from Primedia and did a photo shoot with them later that evening. Saturday morning, I had to load everything up and rush back home due to a family emergency. Got to cruise around and enjoy my truck tough!

Oh, and finished swapping out the bed wood on Friday morning. Back to real Mahogany this time around. (Trying to match the steering wheel)

5150 · 05-22-2006, 09:03 AM

Went to the Huntsville Super Chevy show on Friday and bought a 72 Suburban while I was there. Worked the race track on Sat night as usual, then work later Sat night. Sunday spent it with my in-laws(AS USUAL

) Can't ever get out of that. Can't wait to pick up the burb on Wed.

Myself · 05-22-2006, 01:47 PM

I put all new brake components on my wife's '68. Then I couldn't get any pressure to the rear. I put on a new proportioning valve, same thing. I got a brand new BAD master cylinder that wouldn't pump to the rear!! What a bunch of grief that caused. Anyway she'll stop on a dime now.

stingray72 · 05-22-2006, 02:04 PM

I put the emblems on my C-10 and started taking the power steering pump off for replacement. I got sidetracked by a motorcycle ride :-D

smbrouss70 · 05-22-2006, 02:19 PM

Figured out that I had no rear brakes on the rear of my truck, so I fixed that. Also clearanced my motor mount tower on the passenger's side to give my headers a little more room.

Mordachai · 05-22-2006, 02:46 PM

Man this is agreat productive group. Congrats guys to all the work...

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkarr

cut, weld, grind, grind, cut weld, etc, etc...
Installed old Air electric fans, cut, weld, grind, grind, cut weld, etc, etc...
shaved firewall, cut, weld, grind, grind, cut weld, etc, etc...

Whew! I need to go back to work to get some rest..

hey- sounds like my weekend. cut grind weld, etc. hahahaha

I cut the front 3" off my frame, so I can mount my forward tilt front-end.

I welded 2"x2" 1/4" thick angle in the frame, and radiused the top so the hinge will sit nicely.

OK for driveway work....
.. I suppose.

|M|

chevyboy55 · 05-22-2006, 04:14 PM

Tailgate handle relocated & patch cut out & tacked in.

05-21-2006, 10:09 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	What did you get done this weekend? The only thing I got done truck related was pressure washing the engine/tranny and the front of the 71.Hope someone else has got more done than me,what did you all get done?

05-21-2006, 10:41 PM	#2
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 611	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I've been busy painting engine and assorted parts. The original 350 gave up the ghost, so I'm preparing a crate 350 to drop in. But I couldn't live with that ugly black paint...so she's Chevy Orange right now. I'll post pics soon. __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

05-21-2006, 10:44 PM	#3
cornutz All Praise RANDY!! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 391	Re: What did you get done this weekend? We took out a 350 and put in another 350 all new and nice! It runs like a champ too! All retro-rollered-out too!!! Roller cam, lifters, rockers... OH YEAH!!! Next up 700R4, then....static drop MY big ship!!!

05-21-2006, 10:50 PM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: What did you get done this weekend? worked hours and hours, got the 496 in and running Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:03 AM.

05-21-2006, 10:50 PM	#5
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: What did you get done this weekend? sat i went to a carshow and today i finally got around to alingin the pullies on my '69. no more belt throwing above 4000rpm!! chris. __________________ 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

05-21-2006, 11:00 PM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: What did you get done this weekend? lots of hacking - rear crossmember installed - would have gotten gas tank mounted, but too much other stuff came up. __________________ 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.

05-21-2006, 11:04 PM	#7
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I went to an a salvage yard auction Sat. and bought 2 '67 Impala Fastback Super Sports and a front clip from a '67 RS/SS Camaro including the grille and headlight doors I drove the '67 C-30 to a local car show with the fam. Tomorrow I'll be using the '69 C-30 to bring the 2 Impalas home (2 70 mile trips) ...yay __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 05-21-2006 at 11:05 PM.

05-21-2006, 11:09 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,974	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Cut up some more old truck pieces to haul off for scrap later this week. I also got the engine dropped into the frame today. Forgott to get new some new flex plate and torque convertor bolts, so the tranny hook up and all will be later this week. Attached Images __________________ 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!

05-21-2006, 11:12 PM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I forgot to mention,the reason I only pressure washed was because I reroofed my garage this weekend. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 05-21-2006 at 11:12 PM.

05-21-2006, 11:14 PM	#10
Lakewood90712 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: so. cal Posts: 111	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Mufflers and tailpipes ,at last!!!!!!!! __________________ 1987 GMC heavy half Shortwide-GONE 1971 LWB 350/350-GONE 1972 Buick Skylark (80K orig. miles,one family owned) 2002 Currie Phat Flyer (Pit Vehicle) STOLEN ..............................................

05-21-2006, 11:27 PM	#11
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I wanted to do a leakdown test, possibly install new head gaskets if needed and install a new power steering gearbox, but I had to work both days this weekend......17hrs of OT... __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

05-21-2006, 11:28 PM	#12
farmtruckIII 71 GMC 454/TH400 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Blue Mound TX Posts: 214	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I put a battery in my truck, that's about it. I wanted to cut my drive shaft and go for a spin but some one else had plans for me.............Arts festivals and bead shows are fun lol........... __________________ "The bigger you are the harder you fall, the farther you walk the longer you crawl."

05-21-2006, 11:28 PM	#13
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,967	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Picked up new countertops in the 68, then installed them in the kitchen. Also went to a local car show. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

05-21-2006, 11:39 PM	#14
rkarr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 152	Re: What did you get done this weekend? cut, weld, grind, grind, cut weld, etc, etc... Installed old Air electric fans, cut, weld, grind, grind, cut weld, etc, etc... shaved firewall, cut, weld, grind, grind, cut weld, etc, etc... Whew! I need to go back to work to get some rest.. __________________ Avatar is a pic of "Before"... Just wait.. ---------------- 1969 Fleetside: Shortened frame for SWB, ECE 4-6 drop. ECE SS tank. All new ECE suspension. Rebuilt 12 bolt 3:73 with Eaton Posi. Front and rear disc brakes. Ramjet 350 and 700r-4 trans. 20" Centerline wheels with Kumho 295/45/20 tires (I hope they fit). Progress pics: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...uck/?start=all ---------------- Seriously... It's nothing a large dose of cash can't fix... Right? After all, I can't take it with me when I go... Just gotta have enough to get there!!!

05-22-2006, 02:09 AM	#15
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Washed truck, got tranny in and crossmember, Unbolted engine from correct holes (dummy) moved forward to the wrong holes, then moved back where it was before I got clever. That part was a ****! I could have been doing anything else Lesson learned! Started the custom fiberglass glove box single DIN holder. Removed vent windows for one piece Electric ones that will be a comin'! Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 05-22-2006 at 02:12 AM.*



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05-22-2006, 04:39 AM	#16
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Nothing as Friday night out with friends, woke up saturday with the hangover from hell, drove 200 odd miles to be at a friends 40th birthday bash, got up Sunday with a hangover, popped in to see one of my sisters on the 200 odd mile drive back. Plus for the last week or so it's been raining so hard here I've been waiting for Noah to come floating past collecting my two cats for a cruise! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

05-22-2006, 08:21 AM	#17
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Got my truck rolling, finally (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=200006). Took it easy yesterday, just cleaned up the garage. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

05-22-2006, 08:27 AM	#18
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Nothing truck wise, I watched the kids all weekend for the wife and did manage to cut the grass. __________________ -- 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

05-22-2006, 08:54 AM	#19
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Took a trip up to Greenville, MS for the ShowFest event. Got in Friday early afternoon. Met up with a couple of the guys from Primedia and did a photo shoot with them later that evening. Saturday morning, I had to load everything up and rush back home due to a family emergency. Got to cruise around and enjoy my truck tough! Oh, and finished swapping out the bed wood on Friday morning. Back to real Mahogany this time around. (Trying to match the steering wheel) Attached Images __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

05-22-2006, 09:03 AM	#20
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Went to the Huntsville Super Chevy show on Friday and bought a 72 Suburban while I was there. Worked the race track on Sat night as usual, then work later Sat night. Sunday spent it with my in-laws(AS USUAL ) Can't ever get out of that. Can't wait to pick up the burb on Wed. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

05-22-2006, 01:47 PM	#21
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,136	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I put all new brake components on my wife's '68. Then I couldn't get any pressure to the rear. I put on a new proportioning valve, same thing. I got a brand new BAD master cylinder that wouldn't pump to the rear!! What a bunch of grief that caused. Anyway she'll stop on a dime now. Last edited by Myself; 05-22-2006 at 01:47 PM.

05-22-2006, 02:04 PM	#22
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I put the emblems on my C-10 and started taking the power steering pump off for replacement. I got sidetracked by a motorcycle ride :-D __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

05-22-2006, 02:19 PM	#23
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Figured out that I had no rear brakes on the rear of my truck, so I fixed that. Also clearanced my motor mount tower on the passenger's side to give my headers a little more room. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-22-2006, 04:14 PM	#25
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Tailgate handle relocated & patch cut out & tacked in.

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