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#8051 |
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Location: Southern Oregon
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Drove my truck today and found my oil breather cap!
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1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw |
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The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy....
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Apache Junction, Arizona
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Organized, sold extra parts and piled my 63 into a corner to work on next.
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![]() Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. ![]() Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. ![]() Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac ![]() |
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#8053 |
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Location: ON, Canada
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Cleaned up a full set of cross sills for the bed. Paint next, then wood/strips install.
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#8054 |
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Location: ON, Canada
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Wow, can't believe no one else did anything on their trucks today! lol
I got back to work, got the bolts out of one wheel tub. Had to break every one of them. Can't wait to put the bed back together. |
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optomistic ah-so
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
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Since then, I also had some problems re-occur, one being the brake lights not working. It could be the switch (at the brake pedal) or it could be the headlight switch. I know, "What does a headlight switch have to do with brake lights?" Trust me, they are connected. Good luck! As for me I'm looking forward to replacing two more brake hoses and bleeding my brakes while I'm at a friend's for the 4th! ![]()
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Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305. ![]() |
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#8056 |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Oregon
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
tryed tightening down my lifters due to a clacking sound that goes with the rpm of the engine. didnt do squat, thought it was a loose lifter... just bought a 67 292 to replace my 78 292. going to complete rebuild...well upgrade it. complete tear down. machined flat, lumped ports, bored.... believe its a lower end noise now... still has quick pick up in 1st... but hey its tow.
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79' c20 std cab 292 3speed granny - daily driver. 77' c30 std cab 454 th400 4.10 - fathers truck then mine. 95' ford bronco 302 4speed overdrive. 2002 mustang auto v6 - girlfriends daily driver. Debt just means that you had more fun than you're suppose to have |
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#8057 |
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Well it turned hot here on the west coast and I ended up working 83 hours last week and its the 4th this week so have 40 -50 people coming over for a pig roast, to busy to get on the truck. This heat has made up my mind about air conditioning my shop though, that is my next project.
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#8058 |
Hollister, CA.
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Location: Hollister, Ca.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I picked this up to give up its drivetrain for the Burb .... Runs like a top, and likes to light up the tires !
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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!" |
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#8059 |
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Location: ON, Canada
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Great choice, LT1s are wonderful engines.
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Hollister, CA.
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Location: Hollister, Ca.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
.... and I wont have the annoying "tick,tick,tick,tick" the LS's have
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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!" |
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#8061 |
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Location: Pueblo West, Colorado
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Went to a local car show for the 4th. My truck was the only work in progress there. Lots of good comments though.
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Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 ![]() LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174 |
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#8062 |
Who Me?
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 4,067
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
I have been chasing an ignition issue for a while now and think I have it solved. I first replaced the module in the HEI and that didn't help. A buddy of mine gave me a whole dizzy and I dropped that in and problem solved. Now I need to buy one and give his back soon! Im just glad to have that solved.
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#8063 |
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Creighton Sask. Canada
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Was probably the picup coil in the distrib. The wires (2) wear out from moving back and forth being connected to the vacumn advance.
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#8064 |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Patterson California
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Happy 4th to every one!!!!
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#8065 |
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Location: Pueblo West, Colorado
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Thanks Budman, you too.
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Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 ![]() LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174 |
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#8066 |
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Philly, PA
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Put in the HEI distributor yesterday. Painted the lifter covers and installed new gaskets this past weekend – no more little dots of oil up and down the driveway! The other thing I did was installed a solar cell system in the garage so there's now power for radio, power tools, shop lights for working on the truck after the sun goes down.
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#8067 |
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Dallas Area, TX
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Finished putting my Fatmat in today. Taped all the seams with 3M metal tape. Had a little friend give me a hand as well.
Next up tomorrow is trying to figure out how to install my new Flaming River tilt steering column. It will be interesting since I have not had a steering column in there for 10 years. I know I am missing a few pieces. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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#8068 |
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Im looking into replacing the whole dizzy and eliminate any issues..
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#8069 |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lawton Oklahoma
Posts: 308
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Changed plugs, and ran vacuum test to tune carburetor. I have it at 19 and solid. Reset timing and just plan tuned the engine to run, idle, and start better. Also swapped thermostat from 180^ to a 195^, trying to get her to run and burn fuel better. She seems to be running rich, so this is why I have gone down this road (above).
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#8070 |
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
After work yesterday I raced about and took the truck, with Mickey my neighbour down to a local industrial estate to see if we could get the hole for the towball enlarged.
I had spoken to an engineering shop already who said bring it in after work, but he insisted we go try an old friend he had not seen a few years. Got to where Raj had his shop before ..... Nothing. Turns out he moved a few years ago to much bigger premises less than a kilometer away. Got there and the big guy was not there but "the boys" were impressed by the truck and prepared to give it a go (This is now after hours and Raj allows them to earn "a drink" (English term for a few pounds for a small odd job off the books, a bit like a tip) Out came the Mag drill and some clamps along with a bit of 10mm steel plate. The drill has a strong electro magnet that allows it to effectively clamp onto the job and work as a pillar drill. With Mickey applying the cutting compound we soon had a 40mm hole for the 32mm bolt to fit through, yes I know, but a couple of heavy duty washers will sort that out. Everything still fits correctly. ![]() Many hands make light work. ![]() At this point Raj came back from a job site into the shop and if Mickey was a puppy he would have peed all over Raj's feet. They obviously have good friendship that has stood the test of time. I gave the main operator £20 for a "drink" which he was very happy with. I believe in fairness and this will allow me to go back another day with some niggly job. Job done. ![]() After this I fetched my father in law after dropping Nicola off to look after mum. Then we went to a car gathering where over 120 cars arrived. Will post photos later elsewhere. Posted via Mobile Device
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MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. |
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#8071 |
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: muskogee, ok
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
mag drills are sweet!!!! thats a mean looking drill bit/ hole saw!!!
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#8072 |
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Location: Scarborough ME.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Some small incremental progress on the truck. I am trying to get everything that needs to be fabricated involving welding on the frame and chassis, so I can blow this thing apart and paint the frame and start reassy. I finished up the front bracing to the radiator support on both sides and finished up my Frankensteinish/Porter Built cross member/driveshaft loop. I need to scope out if I need to weld on the small clips that hold the end of the brakelines or if they will just pass thru the frame, other than that I don't think I have any more fab work to do but guarantee there will be something else. Always seem to need to remove new paint somewhere to weld on a project.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Scottsdale, Az
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
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"Where were you in '62?"
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: cortland, oh
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?
Wet sanded the non-white areas of the cab (overspray and primer) with 400 today to prepare for possibly laying the color + clear on tomorrow.
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