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**old Rusty C10** · 05-31-2011, 07:58 AM

I took my truck to a car show in NJ and won best project truck with my multi colored rusted hulk... bought my patch panels and worked two days this weekend... how about you all?

sumran · 05-31-2011, 08:11 AM

I got absolutely nothing done on my truck. Probably needed a break from it.

Spent most of the weekend building a deck for the back yard. Not quite finished but we have our first event on the deck this week, so I have to get it done.

Bishops Trucks · 05-31-2011, 08:14 AM

To hot to get anything done in the garage. Just cleaned my house so it looked half way decent for the company coming over for a cookout.

pig rig · 05-31-2011, 08:19 AM

well I finally bit the bullet and replaced my egg shapped flexplate that was missing teeth. maybe it will quit eating starters now.

**N2TRUX** · 05-31-2011, 09:55 AM

Got up Saturday morning and worked on my grill conversion pieces. They were pitted much worse than I thought, so I laid on several heavy cots of primer the night before. I sanded back to raw metal and the pits were still visible so I hit them with several heavy coats again.

We were supposed to be going to Bro-in-laws house for lunch, but they decided to bring the brisket to my house instead. I had planned to weed my beds on Sunday, but that changed quickly. I spent a few hours weeding and planting before company arrived. The rest of the day was spent with family and friends relaxing around the pool.

Sunday I had a crew of helpers here and we worked on the beds. We also did some sprinkler repairs and moved some plants around. I sanded on my parts a bit more, but didn't get them finished.

Monday I worked in my office till afternoon. Our neighbors were out of town for a funeral, so we grilled and fed them when they got home. Long busy weekend with lots of family and friends.

Life is good...

Jonboy · 05-31-2011, 10:01 AM

We finally opened our pool this weekend. We bought this house in September, just in time for it to start getting colder. We swam in it a few times, and I have been working on keeping it clean ever since. Now I finally feel like it was worth it.

I came in to work Saturday to finish a little prep work on my daily driver, and we shot it yesterday. Much better.

ratrod67 · 05-31-2011, 10:10 AM

Tree fell on the house due to all of the recent wind.
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SCOTI · 05-31-2011, 10:30 AM

Finished up the cooling system re-vamp on the dually (cleaned/pressure checked radiator, all new hoses, new t-stat, & water pump). I also removed the hot-air set-up to the air cleaner as it apparently is dead & no longer allowed any outside air to get to the TB once the motor was @ operating temp. Jury is still out on if this solves the 'missing coolant' issue.

Cleaned the flooded garage on Friday & replaced a failed water heater. Still have another to do that's upstairs (preventative measure).

Picked up my brake lines for project 'Recycle' Sat morning. They're plated in black zinc now. I also fabbed up the poster board template for my rear cab tunnel (req'd to clear a 1pc d.shaft). Hope to get the template transferred over to some steel today....

motornut · 05-31-2011, 10:58 AM

got one running board installed

Tony@AirRideTech · 05-31-2011, 11:19 AM

Only constructive thing i did was mow the yard ... I did recycle a bunch of aluminum cans and glass bottles though

SCOTI · 05-31-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony@AirRideTech

Only constructive thing i did was mow the yard ... I did recycle a bunch of aluminum cans and glass bottles though

Uh huh.... no explanation required.

84C30 · 05-31-2011, 11:50 AM

I did the headlight wiring upgrade on the dually. Two relays now control the lights and they are quite a bit brighter. I couldn't tell you how long it took though. Maybe 3 hours??? Got one dim light though and not really sure why (yet).

rd81Step · 05-31-2011, 11:59 AM

Installed Satellite radio...took time to do the wiring nice and neat! Installed new dash lens and volt gauge and now waiting on dash pad to arrive from the shop....getting ready for a road trip to the Petit Jean Mtn (Arkansas) Swap meet and show from 16-19 June. Good event, bought this truck there 2 years ago.

CLASSIC87' · 05-31-2011, 12:17 PM

Well I recieved a deposit on my 87'... the gentleman will be arriving Sunday to take it home. I worked outside all weekend as I'm doing a major remodel in the garage... I shall post pics of the completed project when it gets done. It takes soooo much time to put together tool boxes, cabinets, etc etc. Funtimes!

Anthony

Kerlijah · 05-31-2011, 02:47 PM

Washed my '79, then sanded my hood and tailgate and painted on some racing stripes. Nothin fancy, just spray paint, but it turned out ok, at least it livens the truck up a bit

85gmcguy · 05-31-2011, 04:56 PM

Got the oil changed and fresh spark plugs in the GMC. Headed to south Ga Saturday to hook up with Power Tour. I'm sooooo excited!

fanmanj · 05-31-2011, 05:01 PM

Nothing.. Lol had a party to break in the new pool and gazebo. Only thing I did with the '86 was fire it up so my friends could laugh at all the blowby!
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96twodoor · 05-31-2011, 07:10 PM

Well on fri I got my factory tach installed sat and sun I put intake gaskets in my tahoe and then monday I helped a friend move. Heres some pics

Tach installed ,

and yesterday loaded puting in work

S10Fan · 05-31-2011, 08:53 PM

Me and a buddy went to the local pick-n-pull Saturday, I grabbed a manual steering box for the S-10 chassis my '50 will be riding on. Got all the air lines plumbed for the suspension on the same '50.

Had a stroke of luck Sunday, after cutting the short wheel base S-10 chassis in half, stretching it 10", dropping in the small block and TH-350 trans, the dang S-10 stock drive shaft fit like a glove!

Wife and I had friends over Sunday afternoon for red meat and other outdoor fixins.

Never touched the Heap all weekend.

ProStreet83C10 · 05-31-2011, 09:54 PM

well, got off work early friday and had a friend get my C10 and clan it up for a car cruise friday night, met him at cruise start location and went on the cruise, parked it at the park for a show of sorts and went to fire it up for a buy a bit later, cranked hard then fired, shut it off and when it came time to leave it cranked VERY hard and slow, so i turned off key and tried again, got a "click" from ignition, then tried again and got nothing. Thought it was battery so i ran to parts store MINUTES before closing and bought an optima red top - still no go on crank, so i got a hammer and took 8 blows on my started to fire the truck up.

apparently its time for me to start looking for a high toque mini starter

that pretty much ruined my weekend. talk about embarrassing and disappointing!

sethv · 05-31-2011, 10:03 PM

Didn't do anything to it, other than crossthread my new shift knob >_>

84SierraClassic · 05-31-2011, 10:38 PM

I got the starter cleaned out on teh '74 mud truck Saturday. Wife got the garden planted. Got the rear axle casting numbers off the '84. Got the mower blades sharpened, re-installed and the front lawn mowed down. Hung out with my parents and siblings all of Sunday, had some awesome stir fry. Monday did nothing but stare at the '84 trying to figure out what I want to do to it.

rcbildr · 06-01-2011, 04:42 AM

Didn't do anything to my 83 Shorty except figure out how to get it going again. It has a 700R4 that needs fixing, and I think I'm going to swap it out with an SM-465...I miss driving a manual. I'm pretty sure I have all the parts except driveshafts. I'm going to do a parts inventory this week. So hopefully soon the 700R4/NP-208 will come out and an SM-465/NP-203 will go in.

05-31-2011, 07:58 AM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition I took my truck to a car show in NJ and won best project truck with my multi colored rusted hulk... bought my patch panels and worked two days this weekend... how about you all? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-31-2011, 08:11 AM	#2
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition I got absolutely nothing done on my truck. Probably needed a break from it. Spent most of the weekend building a deck for the back yard. Not quite finished but we have our first event on the deck this week, so I have to get it done. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

05-31-2011, 08:14 AM	#3
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition To hot to get anything done in the garage. Just cleaned my house so it looked half way decent for the company coming over for a cookout. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

05-31-2011, 08:19 AM	#4
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition well I finally bit the bullet and replaced my egg shapped flexplate that was missing teeth. maybe it will quit eating starters now. __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

05-31-2011, 09:55 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Got up Saturday morning and worked on my grill conversion pieces. They were pitted much worse than I thought, so I laid on several heavy cots of primer the night before. I sanded back to raw metal and the pits were still visible so I hit them with several heavy coats again. We were supposed to be going to Bro-in-laws house for lunch, but they decided to bring the brisket to my house instead. I had planned to weed my beds on Sunday, but that changed quickly. I spent a few hours weeding and planting before company arrived. The rest of the day was spent with family and friends relaxing around the pool. Sunday I had a crew of helpers here and we worked on the beds. We also did some sprinkler repairs and moved some plants around. I sanded on my parts a bit more, but didn't get them finished. Monday I worked in my office till afternoon. Our neighbors were out of town for a funeral, so we grilled and fed them when they got home. Long busy weekend with lots of family and friends. Life is good... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-31-2011, 10:01 AM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition We finally opened our pool this weekend. We bought this house in September, just in time for it to start getting colder. We swam in it a few times, and I have been working on keeping it clean ever since. Now I finally feel like it was worth it. I came in to work Saturday to finish a little prep work on my daily driver, and we shot it yesterday. Much better. Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-31-2011, 10:10 AM	#7
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Tree fell on the house due to all of the recent wind. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-31-2011, 10:30 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,039	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Finished up the cooling system re-vamp on the dually (cleaned/pressure checked radiator, all new hoses, new t-stat, & water pump). I also removed the hot-air set-up to the air cleaner as it apparently is dead & no longer allowed any outside air to get to the TB once the motor was @ operating temp. Jury is still out on if this solves the 'missing coolant' issue. Cleaned the flooded garage on Friday & replaced a failed water heater. Still have another to do that's upstairs (preventative measure). Picked up my brake lines for project 'Recycle' Sat morning. They're plated in black zinc now. I also fabbed up the poster board template for my rear cab tunnel (req'd to clear a 1pc d.shaft). Hope to get the template transferred over to some steel today.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-31-2011, 10:58 AM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition got one running board installed Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

05-31-2011, 11:19 AM	#10
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Only constructive thing i did was mow the yard ... I did recycle a bunch of aluminum cans and glass bottles though

05-31-2011, 11:50 AM	#12
84C30 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CT Posts: 12	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition I did the headlight wiring upgrade on the dually. Two relays now control the lights and they are quite a bit brighter. I couldn't tell you how long it took though. Maybe 3 hours??? Got one dim light though and not really sure why (yet).

05-31-2011, 11:59 AM	#13
rd81Step Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wetumpka AL Posts: 8	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Installed Satellite radio...took time to do the wiring nice and neat! Installed new dash lens and volt gauge and now waiting on dash pad to arrive from the shop....getting ready for a road trip to the Petit Jean Mtn (Arkansas) Swap meet and show from 16-19 June. Good event, bought this truck there 2 years ago.

05-31-2011, 12:17 PM	#14
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Well I recieved a deposit on my 87'... the gentleman will be arriving Sunday to take it home. I worked outside all weekend as I'm doing a major remodel in the garage... I shall post pics of the completed project when it gets done. It takes soooo much time to put together tool boxes, cabinets, etc etc. Funtimes! Anthony __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

05-31-2011, 02:47 PM	#15
Kerlijah Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 293	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Washed my '79, then sanded my hood and tailgate and painted on some racing stripes. Nothin fancy, just spray paint, but it turned out ok, at least it livens the truck up a bit Attached Images __________________ ~Wooden Indian~ 1979 C10 SWB, shaved bed rails, drip rails, tailgate handle. 350 w/ Comp cam, hydraulic lifters, Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 650 carb, Flowtech headers, Flowmaster 40s, turbo 350 w/stage 2 shift kit...so much fun!

05-31-2011, 04:56 PM	#16
85gmcguy Plays with trucks Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 433	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Got the oil changed and fresh spark plugs in the GMC. Headed to south Ga Saturday to hook up with Power Tour. I'm sooooo excited! __________________ Gary My Dad's Old Truck 1985



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05-31-2011, 05:01 PM	#17
fanmanj Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 114	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Nothing.. Lol had a party to break in the new pool and gazebo. Only thing I did with the '86 was fire it up so my friends could laugh at all the blowby! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jay Bernard, Thibodaux, LA 1986 SWB Sierra Classic Stock roller 350/700R4 2008 Buick Enclave CXL 3.6 VVT, 6spd auto. PAINFULLY stock... (wife's ride)

05-31-2011, 07:10 PM	#18
96twodoor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bossier City Louisiana Posts: 312	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Well on fri I got my factory tach installed sat and sun I put intake gaskets in my tahoe and then monday I helped a friend move. Heres some pics Tach installed , and yesterday loaded puting in work

05-31-2011, 08:53 PM	#19
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,641	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Me and a buddy went to the local pick-n-pull Saturday, I grabbed a manual steering box for the S-10 chassis my '50 will be riding on. Got all the air lines plumbed for the suspension on the same '50. Had a stroke of luck Sunday, after cutting the short wheel base S-10 chassis in half, stretching it 10", dropping in the small block and TH-350 trans, the dang S-10 stock drive shaft fit like a glove! Wife and I had friends over Sunday afternoon for red meat and other outdoor fixins. Never touched the Heap all weekend. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

05-31-2011, 09:54 PM	#20
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition well, got off work early friday and had a friend get my C10 and clan it up for a car cruise friday night, met him at cruise start location and went on the cruise, parked it at the park for a show of sorts and went to fire it up for a buy a bit later, cranked hard then fired, shut it off and when it came time to leave it cranked VERY hard and slow, so i turned off key and tried again, got a "click" from ignition, then tried again and got nothing. Thought it was battery so i ran to parts store MINUTES before closing and bought an optima red top - still no go on crank, so i got a hammer and took 8 blows on my started to fire the truck up. apparently its time for me to start looking for a high toque mini starter that pretty much ruined my weekend. talk about embarrassing and disappointing! __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79

05-31-2011, 10:03 PM	#21
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Didn't do anything to it, other than crossthread my new shift knob >_> __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

05-31-2011, 10:38 PM	#22
84SierraClassic Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 52	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition I got the starter cleaned out on teh '74 mud truck Saturday. Wife got the garden planted. Got the rear axle casting numbers off the '84. Got the mower blades sharpened, re-installed and the front lawn mowed down. Hung out with my parents and siblings all of Sunday, had some awesome stir fry. Monday did nothing but stare at the '84 trying to figure out what I want to do to it. __________________ Build it for go before show, and go big or go home! 2006 Ford Focus SE ZX3-89K 2.0L/MT 5spd -- Sold 1984 GMC Sierra Classic K1500 350/700r4/np208c(low gear 261) all stock otherwise(workhorse/pull truck) -- Sold 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne K1500 366TD/SM465/np205 6" lift with 35s 1/2ton axles (project/mudder) -- Sold

06-01-2011, 04:42 AM	#23
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: what did you get done 5/30/11 memorial day edition Didn't do anything to my 83 Shorty except figure out how to get it going again. It has a 700R4 that needs fixing, and I think I'm going to swap it out with an SM-465...I miss driving a manual. I'm pretty sure I have all the parts except driveshafts. I'm going to do a parts inventory this week. So hopefully soon the 700R4/NP-208 will come out and an SM-465/NP-203 will go in. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

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