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**old Rusty C10** · 11-23-2014, 07:35 PM

I didn't do a whole lot this weekend to the project truck.. I started to finsh up the gas tank mounting brackets for the 74. Got my sons 79 situated in the back yard and finished cutting up the old plow truck . I made a trailer outta the old bed and chassis and loaded scrap.. so I kinda saved half a square from the Toyota plant
How about you all?

**Willowrun** · 11-23-2014, 09:55 PM

Stepside is looking nice.
I've been working on a 2wd Jimmy. Had it shipped up from the south last winter and got it running correctly. Decided to put some effort into it this winter. Only rust was the pass rocker that was packed with red dirt. Cut that out and have the new section about half way tacked in.
Also put new valve cover gaskets on. I never understand why people think RTV is going to work well as a long term valve cover gasket all by itself.
Finally, I swapped in a 73-74 grill. Stuff like that keeps me motivated through the mundane stuff.
Next is trans pan gasket. Need to get all of the stuff done underneath prior to lowering.

sgr60 · 11-23-2014, 10:03 PM

I put on new valve cover gaskets and a new radiator this weekend. Haven't gotten the truck started up again yet, just trying to get the rats nest of vacuum lines sorted out. Hopefully with a long weekend coming up I'll be able to get some more done and get this truck on the road!

KQQL IT · 11-23-2014, 10:08 PM

Changed oil and filter prior to the races back on the 9th.
Had a oil pressure issue
bought another new wix like before oil pressure right back to normal.
Baldwin B7 vs Wix 51794

Paul83 · 11-23-2014, 10:12 PM

Changed the old steering wheel to the 92 blazer steering wheel I had.

Eraser475 · 11-23-2014, 10:15 PM

Replaced the bumper mounted park light/signal sockets and installed a rear license plate light in my '82 K-10

Hiluxxulih · 11-24-2014, 12:00 AM

Replaced the passenger door striker bolt , the door closes pretty good now .

Eraser475 · 11-24-2014, 12:14 AM

I also replaced a glow plug in my 6.2 Diesel

86c20 · 11-24-2014, 04:40 AM

new water pump all belts. fixed m heater core now i have some heat. removed airpump and tryed to retime to get rid of the ping. better still not right

cam.man67 · 11-24-2014, 10:46 AM

Didn't do much on my truck this weekend, but did do a lot with it. Friday and Saturday were hay hauling days with Lester, and Friday evening I was on the road 5 hours picking up some musical equipment for my church in the truck. Then I discovered my rear main deal has started leaking a lot worse as a result of the big trip...oh well. Guess I know what to fix now!

Desert1957 · 11-24-2014, 01:34 PM

last camping trip of the year , time to winterize and store it all...

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Oregoon · 11-24-2014, 01:41 PM

Today: Push-rod cover gaskets. Valve cover gasket. General engine degreasing.

Despite being a low-mile original truck, my gaskets are petrified. Distributor was also damn near seized in place, though some ATF and Denatured alcohol (along with some heat) popped her right out.

Probably have to finagle an oil-pan gasket in there at some point, which I'm not real excited about.

Oldriginal86 · 11-24-2014, 09:58 PM

Finally have something to post in this thread. Changed the oil and filter as well as installed my sport bumper.

mr.chevyblack · 11-25-2014, 01:42 AM

installed the cummins on my ccsb project and got the interior trim painted and got the front breaks and shocks mounted on the frame

Hiluxxulih · 11-25-2014, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oregoon

Today: Push-rod cover gaskets. Valve cover gasket. General engine degreasing.

Despite being a low-mile original truck, my gaskets are petrified. Distributor was also damn near seized in place, though some ATF and Denatured alcohol (along with some heat) popped her right out.

Probably have to finagle an oil-pan gasket in there at some point, which I'm not real excited about.

If it's like a v8 it should be pretty easy , there was plenty of room to get my oil pan out without lifting up the engine , get one of those blue pan gaskets if they make them for the straight sixes they are pretty good .

SCOTI · 11-25-2014, 12:12 PM

I degreased & prepped my bed floor spacers then got them painted. After that I scrubbed the front & rear bed floor sections w/simple-green + scotchbrite. Getting everything ready for the new floor....

Stepper86 · 11-25-2014, 04:40 PM

Im finally geting some motivation back to continue work on my truck.
Got most of the fitting done on my new exhust, still have to fit some hangers and pull pipes over rear axle.
Pulled out the old fuel lines and started fitting new ones. Found a crack in my frame under the steering box mount. oh well... it´s comming off anyway

Oregoon · 11-25-2014, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiluxxulih

If it's like a v8 it should be pretty easy , there was plenty of room to get my oil pan out without lifting up the engine , get one of those blue pan gaskets if they make them for the straight sixes they are pretty good .

This is good to hear! I dislike a leaky motor. While I get free oil at work, it's the mess I can't stand. When an engine is greasy and grimy, it makes the simplest of jobs a real drag.

11-23-2014, 07:35 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	What did you get done 11/23/14 edition I didn't do a whole lot this weekend to the project truck.. I started to finsh up the gas tank mounting brackets for the 74. Got my sons 79 situated in the back yard and finished cutting up the old plow truck . I made a trailer outta the old bed and chassis and loaded scrap.. so I kinda saved half a square from the Toyota plant How about you all? Attached Images __________________ 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!!

11-23-2014, 09:55 PM	#2
Willowrun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,029	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition Stepside is looking nice. I've been working on a 2wd Jimmy. Had it shipped up from the south last winter and got it running correctly. Decided to put some effort into it this winter. Only rust was the pass rocker that was packed with red dirt. Cut that out and have the new section about half way tacked in. Also put new valve cover gaskets on. I never understand why people think RTV is going to work well as a long term valve cover gasket all by itself. Finally, I swapped in a 73-74 grill. Stuff like that keeps me motivated through the mundane stuff. Next is trans pan gasket. Need to get all of the stuff done underneath prior to lowering. Attached Images

11-23-2014, 10:03 PM	#3
sgr60 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: CT Posts: 105	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition I put on new valve cover gaskets and a new radiator this weekend. Haven't gotten the truck started up again yet, just trying to get the rats nest of vacuum lines sorted out. Hopefully with a long weekend coming up I'll be able to get some more done and get this truck on the road! __________________ '84 K20 350/465/208

11-23-2014, 10:08 PM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition Changed oil and filter prior to the races back on the 9th. Had a oil pressure issue bought another new wix like before oil pressure right back to normal. Baldwin B7 vs Wix 51794 __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

11-23-2014, 10:12 PM	#5
Paul83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 171	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition Changed the old steering wheel to the 92 blazer steering wheel I had. __________________ I don't care how old or gangster you think you are; if a 3 year old hands you a play phone you answer that! I like long walks on the beach, dinner by candle light, and poking dead things with a stick.

11-23-2014, 10:15 PM	#6
Eraser475 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Echo, MN Posts: 107	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition Replaced the bumper mounted park light/signal sockets and installed a rear license plate light in my '82 K-10 __________________ Dad's: 1973 Chevy C-60 Grain Truck 366 Big Block Dad's: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10 Dad's: 1987 Chevy Silverado TBI 350 R-10 Dad's: 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD SLT Mine: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10

11-24-2014, 12:00 AM	#7
Hiluxxulih Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coos Bay , Oregon Posts: 272	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition Replaced the passenger door striker bolt , the door closes pretty good now .

11-24-2014, 12:14 AM	#8
Eraser475 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Echo, MN Posts: 107	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition I also replaced a glow plug in my 6.2 Diesel __________________ Dad's: 1973 Chevy C-60 Grain Truck 366 Big Block Dad's: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10 Dad's: 1987 Chevy Silverado TBI 350 R-10 Dad's: 2007 GMC Sierra Classic 2500HD SLT Mine: 1982 Chevy Silverado 6.2L Diesel K-10

11-24-2014, 04:40 AM	#9
86c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: edgartown mass Posts: 852	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition new water pump all belts. fixed m heater core now i have some heat. removed airpump and tryed to retime to get rid of the ping. better still not right __________________ 1986 c20 "the hillbilly" 350 sm465 3.42gears 21mpg at 70mph 1985 k30 "the ice cream truck from hell" no rust az truck 197-8??? c30 "ramp truck" 454 1978 monte carlo 350 350th with 2.73 gears. no rust. sc car

11-24-2014, 10:46 AM	#10
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition Didn't do much on my truck this weekend, but did do a lot with it. Friday and Saturday were hay hauling days with Lester, and Friday evening I was on the road 5 hours picking up some musical equipment for my church in the truck. Then I discovered my rear main deal has started leaking a lot worse as a result of the big trip...oh well. Guess I know what to fix now! __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

11-24-2014, 01:34 PM	#11
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition last camping trip of the year , time to winterize and store it all... Desert

11-24-2014, 01:41 PM	#12
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition Today: Push-rod cover gaskets. Valve cover gasket. General engine degreasing. Despite being a low-mile original truck, my gaskets are petrified. Distributor was also damn near seized in place, though some ATF and Denatured alcohol (along with some heat) popped her right out. Probably have to finagle an oil-pan gasket in there at some point, which I'm not real excited about.

11-24-2014, 09:58 PM	#13
Oldriginal86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 160	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition Finally have something to post in this thread. Changed the oil and filter as well as installed my sport bumper.

11-25-2014, 01:42 AM	#14
mr.chevyblack Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: newman lk, washington Posts: 97	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition installed the cummins on my ccsb project and got the interior trim painted and got the front breaks and shocks mounted on the frame

11-25-2014, 12:12 PM	#16
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition I degreased & prepped my bed floor spacers then got them painted. After that I scrubbed the front & rear bed floor sections w/simple-green + scotchbrite. Getting everything ready for the new floor.... __________________ 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.*



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11-25-2014, 04:40 PM	#17
Stepper86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 263	Re: What did you get done 11/23/14 edition Im finally geting some motivation back to continue work on my truck. Got most of the fitting done on my new exhust, still have to fit some hangers and pull pipes over rear axle. Pulled out the old fuel lines and started fitting new ones. Found a crack in my frame under the steering box mount. oh well... it´s comming off anyway __________________ Tom.______________________________________ The fleet: 2007 BMW 530xi M (daily driver) 1986 C-10 Stepside (project "my time") 1992 Corvette cab (summer time daily driver) 1969 Cadilac DeVille Cab ("it just need some paint")

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