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jimmydean · 11-27-2006, 12:46 AM

Got a dry day for once and got all my wires run and my brakes bled, so my front is fully functional. I discovered that I need a new proportioning valve and I also learned that 1/2" valves and 1/2" lines makes an at home carnival ride!

I ordered fill/dump adjusters and will hope to get at least one more dry day on a weekend so I can finish the rear.

full lift

dump (not as low as others, but about right for my needs

Elsie72 · 11-27-2006, 12:47 AM

Nice work, everyone. All I did was string out the block heater cord, and shovel the driveway about 3 times. I'm pretty thrilled that this truck seems to have no trouble springing to life at -20C every day, and since I fine-tuned the carb a couple weeks back, it's running better than ever.

hotrod 80 · 11-27-2006, 12:57 AM

I installed a van tilt . power brake booster , master cylinder, prop valve . on the 68' . Put the short block together . All in all a productive weekend.

skokie · 11-27-2006, 01:11 AM

Still messing with the carb now.

bad_turbo · 11-27-2006, 01:47 AM

spent the holidays with relatives 400 miles from home. Long 10 hour drive with california traffic.

skokie · 11-27-2006, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skokie

Still messing with the carb now.

Ok its fixed now

409biscayne · 11-27-2006, 03:45 AM

Rebuilt the glove box door on the 72 Super , cleaned up pretty nice .
Top that .

OhioDan · 11-27-2006, 06:04 AM

Installed tinted windshield.

Now, all the glass is done. Got to hunt up bed parts to get ready for the painter.

Zumo · 11-27-2006, 10:11 AM

Painted the engine bay frame area. Striped the paint off my stock valve covers. Starting to strip the paint of my wheels na dthe rest of my paintable engine parts. Trying to get moving on the engine install.

**CPNE** · 11-27-2006, 10:44 AM

This

birdie · 11-27-2006, 11:45 AM

I put a new choke cable on last weekend but I needed to adjusted the idle on the truck, so it runs real nice even when it is -25. I took the tranny, steering box, steering column, rear bumper and the mirrors off the van I got for free. Then spent the rest of the weekend thawing out my fingers and other parts.

ChevyFan24 · 11-27-2006, 12:23 PM

I got the 5.3/4L60E pulled out of the 2001 parts truck. I also got the cab ready to remove on the old frame. The new frame is waiting for parts from ECE. Hopefully it will be ready to go get blasted and powdercoated by this time next week!

project1971 · 11-27-2006, 01:00 PM

pulled the 350 and 3 speed and cleaned the engine compartment of 35 years of grime. next will be pulling heater case and installing factory a/c and rewiring entire truck for TBI. fun fun fun

DJ72CHEVY · 11-27-2006, 01:29 PM

I got the slab done for my new shop.

Orange · 11-27-2006, 04:11 PM

Diagnosed my TH350...
In the process I changed the vacuum modulator (wishful thinking)...
Pulled the govenor and checked it (more wishful thinking)...
Then, come to find out, it is indeed my intermediate roller clutch. Which equates to 700R4. Now I just gotta get funds.

superjeer · 11-27-2006, 05:28 PM

I ate two turkeys and washed two scions.. that's about it. I'm amazed at how much others get done. I'm happy to wash and brush.

PanelDeland · 11-27-2006, 05:53 PM

I ate some turkey,cleaned the gutters,ate some more turkey,washed Momma's ride,ate some more turkey,repaired a couple of loose dining chairs,ate some more turkey,put the spare back under the bed of my Dakota,ate some HAM!! Cleaned part of the garage,ate some moreHAM!!Checked out the wiring on my electric blower(It;s shot)Pulled the boxes of Christmas decorations out,ate some more HAM!!and stopped.I did manage to stop in here a couple of times to see what was up.

pat · 11-27-2006, 09:23 PM

Got all the trim put on my grill, mounted both bumpers, put all the seals in my doors, put all the glass in one door, put in the last of my speakers, and got some more wiring done.. Then I blasted my stereo for a little while.

shortbed70 · 11-27-2006, 10:03 PM

Got my brake lights working and ready to do my video burnout and today it turns cold and wet and only to get worse.

bowtiehotrodder · 11-27-2006, 10:26 PM

i swap out seats

blazer72 · 11-28-2006, 01:33 AM

I ate til I was sick, drank a lot of beer, and towed another truck home and stuck it in the back yard - which leads to my biggest accomplishment of the weekend - pissed off my wife. I have 4 trucks in the back yard and not one of them runs yet. I still have to haul home the $150 parts truck to swap everything over to get to an almost driving status. I need to learn bodywork so I can get these trucks together faster.

soulman67 · 11-28-2006, 01:35 PM

I built this for my new truck. Its a ford but I needed something to get around in since my other 3 chevys are in project stages including my old honda motorcycle.

I also ate to much replaced an airbag on an WesternStar semi.

shortbed70 · 11-28-2006, 08:27 PM

I got this done. I have about 5 hrs in it and needs more polishing but it will due it duty. FREE scrap metal overflow tank for radiator. My truck only drips alittle when its hot so I mad the inlet with a tube oing close to the bottom and the drain is about 1 in from the top. Tig welding for the first time.

tphsmith · 11-28-2006, 08:36 PM

Sat and watched Mother-in-law continuly eat for 7 days, had to be worth at least a new set of fuel injectors I despritly need for the LT1,but I love my wife dearly,so ya do what ya gotta do. heck now I'm good on that side of the fam till next pig out on turkey day

11-27-2006, 12:46 AM	#26
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Got a dry day for once and got all my wires run and my brakes bled, so my front is fully functional. I discovered that I need a new proportioning valve and I also learned that 1/2" valves and 1/2" lines makes an at home carnival ride! I ordered fill/dump adjusters and will hope to get at least one more dry day on a weekend so I can finish the rear. full lift dump (not as low as others, but about right for my needs Last edited by jimmydean; 11-27-2006 at 12:50 AM.

11-27-2006, 12:47 AM	#27
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Nice work, everyone. All I did was string out the block heater cord, and shovel the driveway about 3 times. I'm pretty thrilled that this truck seems to have no trouble springing to life at -20C every day, and since I fine-tuned the carb a couple weeks back, it's running better than ever. __________________ 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

11-27-2006, 12:57 AM	#28
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I installed a van tilt . power brake booster , master cylinder, prop valve . on the 68' . Put the short block together . All in all a productive weekend.

11-27-2006, 01:11 AM	#29
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Still messing with the carb now. __________________ 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

11-27-2006, 01:47 AM	#30
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? spent the holidays with relatives 400 miles from home. Long 10 hour drive with california traffic. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-27-2006, 03:45 AM	#32
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Rebuilt the glove box door on the 72 Super , cleaned up pretty nice . Top that . __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

11-27-2006, 06:04 AM	#33
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Installed tinted windshield. Now, all the glass is done. Got to hunt up bed parts to get ready for the painter. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

11-27-2006, 10:11 AM	#34
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Painted the engine bay frame area. Striped the paint off my stock valve covers. Starting to strip the paint of my wheels na dthe rest of my paintable engine parts. Trying to get moving on the engine install. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

11-27-2006, 10:44 AM	#35
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? This __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-27-2006, 11:45 AM	#36
birdie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rouleau, Saskatchewan Posts: 87	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I put a new choke cable on last weekend but I needed to adjusted the idle on the truck, so it runs real nice even when it is -25. I took the tranny, steering box, steering column, rear bumper and the mirrors off the van I got for free. Then spent the rest of the weekend thawing out my fingers and other parts. __________________ 1946 Chevy ton truck 1972 Chev C30 1975 Scottsdale C10

11-27-2006, 12:23 PM	#37
ChevyFan24 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 181	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I got the 5.3/4L60E pulled out of the 2001 parts truck. I also got the cab ready to remove on the old frame. The new frame is waiting for parts from ECE. Hopefully it will be ready to go get blasted and powdercoated by this time next week!

11-27-2006, 01:00 PM	#38
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? pulled the 350 and 3 speed and cleaned the engine compartment of 35 years of grime. next will be pulling heater case and installing factory a/c and rewiring entire truck for TBI. fun fun fun __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

11-27-2006, 01:29 PM	#39
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I got the slab done for my new shop.

11-27-2006, 04:11 PM	#40
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Diagnosed my TH350... In the process I changed the vacuum modulator (wishful thinking)... Pulled the govenor and checked it (more wishful thinking)... Then, come to find out, it is indeed my intermediate roller clutch. Which equates to 700R4. Now I just gotta get funds. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 11-27-2006 at 04:15 PM.

11-27-2006, 05:28 PM	#41
superjeer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Horseheads, NY Posts: 235	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I ate two turkeys and washed two scions.. that's about it. I'm amazed at how much others get done. I'm happy to wash and brush. __________________ Thanks, Jere '72 Cheyenne LWB, Dark Olive.. gone. Others02 Sienna XLE, 1998 Mercury Tracer Past in order of exit 04 xB RS1, 04 xB BCP, 87 Sciorrco, 97 Safari, 95 Contour, some dodge stratus, 87 Nova notchback, 87 Nova 5 door, 84 Z28. 81 C10 LWB 305 http://www.elmiradhc.com/ http://elmirahockey.com/



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11-27-2006, 05:53 PM	#42
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I ate some turkey,cleaned the gutters,ate some more turkey,washed Momma's ride,ate some more turkey,repaired a couple of loose dining chairs,ate some more turkey,put the spare back under the bed of my Dakota,ate some HAM!! Cleaned part of the garage,ate some moreHAM!!Checked out the wiring on my electric blower(It;s shot)Pulled the boxes of Christmas decorations out,ate some more HAM!!and stopped.I did manage to stop in here a couple of times to see what was up. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-27-2006, 09:23 PM	#43
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Got all the trim put on my grill, mounted both bumpers, put all the seals in my doors, put all the glass in one door, put in the last of my speakers, and got some more wiring done.. Then I blasted my stereo for a little while. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

11-27-2006, 10:03 PM	#44
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Got my brake lights working and ready to do my video burnout and today it turns cold and wet and only to get worse. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

11-27-2006, 10:26 PM	#45
bowtiehotrodder SIX BANGER Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 169	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? i swap out seats __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597018(NN) 1979 chevy truck swb 454 w turbo400 with buckets 1977 chevy truck swb soon to be 454 1976 chevy dually 454 1969 chevy truck six shooter

11-28-2006, 01:33 AM	#46
blazer72 Freedom isn't Free Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OKC Posts: 393	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I ate til I was sick, drank a lot of beer, and towed another truck home and stuck it in the back yard - which leads to my biggest accomplishment of the weekend - pissed off my wife. I have 4 trucks in the back yard and not one of them runs yet. I still have to haul home the $150 parts truck to swap everything over to get to an almost driving status. I need to learn bodywork so I can get these trucks together faster.

11-28-2006, 01:35 PM	#47
soulman67 Randy churchill Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pearsall, Tx Posts: 356	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I built this for my new truck. Its a ford but I needed something to get around in since my other 3 chevys are in project stages including my old honda motorcycle. I also ate to much replaced an airbag on an WesternStar semi. Attached Images __________________ 1983 GMC K2500 6.2 diesel 4" lift on 35x12.50 tires 2008 GMC 2500HD 6.6 diesel 3" lift on 315 75 16X10 2003 Jeep Rubicon 4.5" short arm lift 1985 Jeep CJ7 30k in parts and still adding up

11-28-2006, 08:27 PM	#48
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? I got this done. I have about 5 hrs in it and needs more polishing but it will due it duty. FREE scrap metal overflow tank for radiator. My truck only drips alittle when its hot so I mad the inlet with a tube oing close to the bottom and the drain is about 1 in from the top. Tig welding for the first time. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

11-28-2006, 08:36 PM	#49
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	Re: What did everyone get done this weekend? Sat and watched Mother-in-law continuly eat for 7 days, had to be worth at least a new set of fuel injectors I despritly need for the LT1,but I love my wife dearly,so ya do what ya gotta do. heck now I'm good on that side of the fam till next pig out on turkey day __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

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