What did you get done this weekend? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

poorboy · 01-15-2008, 04:48 PM

I got the new alt on and wired. Thanks for all the help. I got the oil press gauge working,fixed the turn signal wiring,hooked the heater hoses up,and replaced the rearview mirror. Here's a pic of the motor with the one wire on.

PrerunnerRob · 01-15-2008, 05:07 PM

Looking good!

ClassicAutoResto · 01-15-2008, 05:37 PM

Hauled enough firewood to the shop to get me through the rest of the winter.

PrerunnerRob · 01-15-2008, 06:01 PM

I tore down 2 trucks to frames and cabs. What kind of alternator mount is that?

poorboy · 01-15-2008, 06:06 PM

I got it from Speedway years ago. It mounts to the water pump and the front intake bolt. Really nice for heads with no acc holes. It's a nice solid mount.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3458...r-Bracket.html

greg64 · 01-15-2008, 06:27 PM

I trimmed a tree and took the cuttings to the green waste dump. Exciting, eh?

But, on my 64 I installed a new turn signal switch. The original one was shot (both electrically and mechanically) and the PO had bandaided all the wiring to work around it, instead of just changing the switch! They had run about 30' of extra wire that I've removed. So, I've finally got all the lights working properly.

Hey poorboy, that is one shiny alternator. And I thought I was doing well switching the original DN style (external regulator) over to the later SI (internal reg). What the heck is that rasamatas next to the master cylinder? I can't make heads or tails from that angle.

Stepside65 · 01-15-2008, 06:31 PM

I got the old crap motor out of my truck and placed my new motor between the fenders. Just got to get it all hooked up and running now...

**ChiefRocka** · 01-15-2008, 06:56 PM

Well I started on the Vette.....

poorboy · 01-15-2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg64

Hey poorboy, that is one shiny alternator. And I thought I was doing well switching the original DN style (external regulator) over to the later SI (internal reg). What the heck is that rasamatas next to the master cylinder? I can't make heads or tails from that angle.

It's a power brake booster. It actually still worked with the old motor. I have not hooke dit back up with this one. It's going to be changed anyways.

poorboy · 01-15-2008, 07:39 PM

Here's a better pic of it from when I got the truck.

Stepside65 · 01-15-2008, 08:09 PM

That's one funky power brake booster...

badriand · 01-16-2008, 05:04 AM

Drove around the block: Stops: Squeels tires : stops: Pulls back into garage. Neighbors love me

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-16-2008, 05:25 AM

Saturday we went out to get a new fridge for one of our units. Then I did something with my son but can't remember. Sunday I made my son Multi Grain Waffles for breakfast then we managed to get out and go for a bicycle ride in Golden Gate Park for a bit then he came home and got to play with his cousin for a bit while the fridge was being delievered. We went to my friends house who was jamming with some guys and my son was listening to them jam and then off food shopping at Trader Joe's and by then the day was over. Oh I also got some laundry done this weekend. Hey I looked at my truck anyway...

HotRodYJ · 01-16-2008, 06:40 AM

Test fit the motor for the first time then pulled it back out, notched and recessed the firewall for distributor clearance and header clearance, then cut out the trans tunnel to begin lifting it.

David Flores · 01-16-2008, 06:54 AM

Finished running new brake lines.
Removed my rear coils(5 inch drop this week)

I was hoping my cab would be painted but it wasn't, but hopefully I can pick it up sometime mid week.

**slepysal** · 01-16-2008, 07:10 AM

we had some nice weather,so I drove my truck around !

jchav62 · 01-16-2008, 07:31 AM

I installed an original Delco radio in my 83 on Friday. Got some tunes now. On Saturday the band played at a local casino. Then on Sunday I was lazy most of the day then I went out to de-ice the driveway and fire up the 62 and let her run for a while.

joe231 · 01-16-2008, 07:50 AM

Didn't get jack done, except ordered an reman brake booster, should get it wednesday, pretty much slacked off all weekend

64GMCHorsepower · 01-16-2008, 08:00 AM

Well, installed the driveshaft on my truck....put in transmission fluid

installed the power steering reservoir

put on the spark plug wires...

Hooked up the radiator, and filled it up...

bolted the groundstrap to the frame

mounted and ran vacuum line to MAP sensor....poured gas in tank...2 more vacuum lines to hook up...

just need to install ground cable, and hook up power wires...then START!!!!!!

wooohooo!!!!!

wild one · 01-16-2008, 09:49 AM

Finished rebuilding the center section of a 1971 12 bolt, rebuilt a 3 series posi unit then installed a 3.40 ring and pinion. Need to test fit the brakes, then disassemble and paint before installing in my truck.

*nonos64* · 01-16-2008, 03:28 PM

I got my first weekend off in a long time so I sat at home and played with my pudd, they say that this is the time of year to get everything done for summer but I hate the cold its 64 degrees here and im cold I wouldent make it in the east coast

fercho71 · 01-16-2008, 04:27 PM

i work this weekend so thit not have much time to work on the truck spend the afternoon on sunday with family wach some moovies but this next weken probably i might be lowering la chata post some pics latter
Fer

TimE · 01-16-2008, 05:59 PM

I worked all weekend, too. It sucks when ya gotta work so you can afford to play. Oh well, I'm off tomorrow, maybe I can at least walk by my '64.

fuelpump · 01-17-2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

we had some nice weather,so I drove my truck around !

That's what i did as well. Its not often we get clear roads in January without snow, ice or salt all over the place. With the new gears in the rearend I wanted to get some miles on it to make sure everything was OK.... and it was! The new power steering was also fun to play with. Glad I did it cause its back to winter today. Six inches of fresh snow.

ron19 · 01-17-2008, 08:39 AM

I ran a tap through all the bolt holes in my tore down 400 block. Painted the frame, cross members where the engine sat. Helped my buddy put his bed on his 64 GMC. Oh ya, and got drunk doing it all........love workin in the shop!

01-15-2008, 04:48 PM	#1
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	What did you get done this weekend? I got the new alt on and wired. Thanks for all the help. I got the oil press gauge working,fixed the turn signal wiring,hooked the heater hoses up,and replaced the rearview mirror. Here's a pic of the motor with the one wire on. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

01-15-2008, 05:07 PM	#2
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Looking good!

01-15-2008, 05:37 PM	#3
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Hauled enough firewood to the shop to get me through the rest of the winter.

01-15-2008, 06:01 PM	#4
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I tore down 2 trucks to frames and cabs. What kind of alternator mount is that?

01-15-2008, 06:06 PM	#5
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I got it from Speedway years ago. It mounts to the water pump and the front intake bolt. Really nice for heads with no acc holes. It's a nice solid mount. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3458...r-Bracket.html __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

01-15-2008, 06:27 PM	#6
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I trimmed a tree and took the cuttings to the green waste dump. Exciting, eh? But, on my 64 I installed a new turn signal switch. The original one was shot (both electrically and mechanically) and the PO had bandaided all the wiring to work around it, instead of just changing the switch! They had run about 30' of extra wire that I've removed. So, I've finally got all the lights working properly. Hey poorboy, that is one shiny alternator. And I thought I was doing well switching the original DN style (external regulator) over to the later SI (internal reg). What the heck is that rasamatas next to the master cylinder? I can't make heads or tails from that angle. __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

01-15-2008, 06:31 PM	#7
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I got the old crap motor out of my truck and placed my new motor between the fenders. Just got to get it all hooked up and running now... __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

01-15-2008, 06:56 PM	#8
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Well I started on the Vette..... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-15-2008, 07:39 PM	#10
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Here's a better pic of it from when I got the truck. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

01-15-2008, 08:09 PM	#11
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: What did you get done this weekend? That's one funky power brake booster... __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

01-16-2008, 05:04 AM	#12
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Drove around the block: Stops: Squeels tires : stops: Pulls back into garage. Neighbors love me

01-16-2008, 05:25 AM	#13
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,780	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Saturday we went out to get a new fridge for one of our units. Then I did something with my son but can't remember. Sunday I made my son Multi Grain Waffles for breakfast then we managed to get out and go for a bicycle ride in Golden Gate Park for a bit then he came home and got to play with his cousin for a bit while the fridge was being delievered. We went to my friends house who was jamming with some guys and my son was listening to them jam and then off food shopping at Trader Joe's and by then the day was over. Oh I also got some laundry done this weekend. Hey I looked at my truck anyway... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

01-16-2008, 06:40 AM	#14
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Test fit the motor for the first time then pulled it back out, notched and recessed the firewall for distributor clearance and header clearance, then cut out the trans tunnel to begin lifting it.

01-16-2008, 06:54 AM	#15
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Finished running new brake lines. Removed my rear coils(5 inch drop this week) I was hoping my cab would be painted but it wasn't, but hopefully I can pick it up sometime mid week. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

01-16-2008, 07:10 AM	#16
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: What did you get done this weekend? we had some nice weather,so I drove my truck around ! __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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01-16-2008, 07:31 AM	#17
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I installed an original Delco radio in my 83 on Friday. Got some tunes now. On Saturday the band played at a local casino. Then on Sunday I was lazy most of the day then I went out to de-ice the driveway and fire up the 62 and let her run for a while. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

01-16-2008, 07:50 AM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Didn't get jack done, except ordered an reman brake booster, should get it wednesday, pretty much slacked off all weekend

01-16-2008, 08:00 AM	#19
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Well, installed the driveshaft on my truck....put in transmission fluid installed the power steering reservoir put on the spark plug wires... Hooked up the radiator, and filled it up... bolted the groundstrap to the frame mounted and ran vacuum line to MAP sensor....poured gas in tank...2 more vacuum lines to hook up... just need to install ground cable, and hook up power wires...then START!!!!!! wooohooo!!!!! __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

01-16-2008, 09:49 AM	#20
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Finished rebuilding the center section of a 1971 12 bolt, rebuilt a 3 series posi unit then installed a 3.40 ring and pinion. Need to test fit the brakes, then disassemble and paint before installing in my truck. __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life

01-16-2008, 03:28 PM	#21
nonos64 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: san ysidro ca. Posts: 59	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I got my first weekend off in a long time so I sat at home and played with my pudd, they say that this is the time of year to get everything done for summer but I hate the cold its 64 degrees here and im cold I wouldent make it in the east coast

01-16-2008, 04:27 PM	#22
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: What did you get done this weekend? i work this weekend so thit not have much time to work on the truck spend the afternoon on sunday with family wach some moovies but this next weken probably i might be lowering la chata post some pics latter Fer __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

01-16-2008, 05:59 PM	#23
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I worked all weekend, too. It sucks when ya gotta work so you can afford to play. Oh well, I'm off tomorrow, maybe I can at least walk by my '64.

01-17-2008, 08:39 AM	#25
ron19 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 107	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I ran a tap through all the bolt holes in my tore down 400 block. Painted the frame, cross members where the engine sat. Helped my buddy put his bed on his 64 GMC. Oh ya, and got drunk doing it all........love workin in the shop!

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