What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 58 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Devins-step · 12-02-2014, 05:44 PM

Put the bed floor in. We will see how it holds up.

Devins-step · 12-02-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

I like reading what everyone did to their trucks every day. Since the original thread was closed. Why not a start a new one.
Finally installed cup holders. Cup holder came out of late 80, early 90 Chevy Truck. GM P/N 13455572

What did you have to do to install the cup holder? I like the look and want to put one in my '72 Stepper.
Thanks.
Dan

zamboni2354 · 12-02-2014, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devins-step

Put the bed floor in. We will see how it holds up.

that is purdy...

cwhitlock · 12-02-2014, 09:52 PM

Brand new to the site, but I just changed out springs and added door graphics to my 68 this weekend.

**Elliot949** · 12-03-2014, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwhitlock

Brand new to the site, but I just changed out springs and added door graphics to my 68 this weekend.

Welcome to the board...

texasld · 12-03-2014, 11:09 AM

What he said ^^^. Welcome to the most resourceful site for these trucks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwhitlock

Brand new to the site, but I just changed out springs and added door graphics to my 68 this weekend.

Cool looking truck!

colgad · 12-03-2014, 08:01 PM

Added hub cap and a bow tie to the hub cap.
It took longer than expected.

**Elliot949** · 12-03-2014, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgad

Added hub cap and a bow tie to the hub cap.
It took longer than expected.

This is just to fricking cool...

rydeordie · 12-03-2014, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgad

Added hub cap and a bow tie to the hub cap.
It took longer than expected.

Man I would love to drive that thing around in my area.

colgad · 12-03-2014, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliot949

This is just to fricking cool...

Should be plenty of C50's in Kansas! Just cut the frame behind the cab and add a Topkick rear frame and shorten a 10lug front axle drop it in. And you'll be driving one!
Brake lines are next for me then paint.
Thanks!

**Elliot949** · 12-03-2014, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgad

Should be plenty of C50's in Kansas! Just cut the frame behind the cab and add a Topkick rear frame and shorten a 10lug front axle drop it in. And you'll be driving one!
Brake lines are next for me then paint.
Thanks!

Lol... I still have a C-20/C-10 to finish...

DT1 · 12-04-2014, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devins-step

Put the bed floor in. We will see how it holds up.

I spy a 67 or 68 Stang!

VWNate1 · 12-04-2014, 12:03 PM

I've been on the road , three State Road Trip , Pops Memorial .

It snowed in Bellingham , Wa. and rained most of the way back to l.A. , I was surely wishing my '69 C/10 was under my butt instead of that old Mercedes S Klasse Sedan . oh well , soon enough I hope

.

The power brake booster thing : it's a HUGE improvement and cheap to do ~ unless you're towing on a regular basis , you don't need to $pend the $ on disc brakes , yes they're very cool and moderns blah blah blah but m,any here are not wealthy , just go order up a power brake booster and master cylinder for your year of truck and install it ~ you'll be amazed at how well your old drum braked rig now stops and no , drum brakes don't fade after three stops unless the brake drums are paper thin from being turned (Machined) too many times , another thing you're not supposed to do but is easy money so shops always do it and YOU suffer in the long run .

New brake drums are cheap , I have no troubles finding them in junk yards , good ones .

The seat heaters *must* be run through a relay because the switch contacts on the seat belts are not designed to carry that much current load and they're burn out or worse , get hot and melt things if you run the heater power through them .

The C50 Pickup is bad@$$ ! . I wonder what color you're going to paint it , looks like you began with good metal , I'm in awe of your skillset .

73737373 · 12-04-2014, 12:15 PM

I agree on the disc v. drum issue. Why would GM design a vehicle that would not stop properly??? Added PB to my 68 shorty and it stops just as I'd like it to.

ole dollor · 12-04-2014, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwhitlock

Brand new to the site, but I just changed out springs and added door graphics to my 68 this weekend.

one more welcome to the forum from Texas....nice ride you have there..

texasld · 12-05-2014, 03:12 PM

Just a little rust repair!

Sure do wish these patches fit a bit better.

barmanvarn · 12-05-2014, 11:30 PM

Did a temp primer/paint job on another rusty wheel off the truck. 2 down, 3 to go.

**Bob B.** · 12-06-2014, 03:50 AM

Used the '67 to pick up a Christmas tree! V-6 had no problems hauling it home.

colgad · 12-06-2014, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob B.

Used the '67 to pick up a Christmas tree! V-6 had no problems hauling it home.

Good to hear trucks being used for hauling stuff for the family!

zamboni2354 · 12-06-2014, 09:35 AM

Installed new headers and sparkplug wires

Started working on a little rust area

Almost done with it.

Had the exhaust installed

Hoping to get the cab back on the frame soon.

Jeff in long beach

**70cst** · 12-06-2014, 11:26 AM

I brought my truck home.

Lees68GMC · 12-06-2014, 03:32 PM

Had a Great Day, had my nasty old bed media blasted, then Tim spray urethane primed it. The majority of my truck is original paint with some spray bombed areas but, as you can see from the Before and After shots, the bed was just too nasty in comparison to the rest of the truck now for my taste.

tinsoldier · 12-06-2014, 04:07 PM

Finally got around and installed a Holley Projection 2d that I picked up from Craigslist a while back. I am so glad that I did. I was getting tired of the old Rochester that had a broken choke, constantly thirsty for gas, would dies at the red light, and over all piece of #$%$#^ technology.

The installation was not that bad. I did buy a O2 sensor to make it into a close loop. Holley is definitely making a killing at the throttle brackets and all the accessories to go with the installation. Had to buy all new bracket to get the geometry right for the 700r4 cable.
Video of the first start after installation below.

http://vid123.photobucket.com/albums...pszyrdbwhf.mp4

ole dollor · 12-07-2014, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lees68GMC

Had a Great Day, had my nasty old bed media blasted, then Tim spray urethane primed it. The majority of my truck is original paint with some spray bombed areas but, as you can see from the Before and After shots, the bed was just too nasty in comparison to the rest of the truck now for my taste.

that bed looks real good, came out real nice...

poway · 12-08-2014, 11:04 AM

My water pump was squeaking and I found it to be leaking as well. Grabbed hold of the fan (engine off of course) and it had a lot of play/wobble. $30.00 for a new W/P at AutoZone. Took me about 2 hours to install it.

12-02-2014, 05:44 PM	#1426
Devins-step Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 55	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put the bed floor in. We will see how it holds up. Attached Images

12-02-2014, 09:52 PM	#1429
cwhitlock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Brand new to the site, but I just changed out springs and added door graphics to my 68 this weekend. Attached Images

12-03-2014, 08:01 PM	#1432
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Added hub cap and a bow tie to the hub cap. It took longer than expected. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

12-04-2014, 12:03 PM	#1438
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,664	This 'N That I've been on the road , three State Road Trip , Pops Memorial . It snowed in Bellingham , Wa. and rained most of the way back to l.A. , I was surely wishing my '69 C/10 was under my butt instead of that old Mercedes S Klasse Sedan . oh well , soon enough I hope . The power brake booster thing : it's a *HUGE* improvement and cheap to do ~ unless you're towing on a regular basis , you don't need to $pend the $ on disc brakes , yes they're very cool and moderns blah blah blah but m,any here are not wealthy , just go order up a power brake booster and master cylinder for your year of truck and install it ~ you'll be amazed at how well your old drum braked rig now stops and no , drum brakes don't fade after three stops unless the brake drums are paper thin from being turned (Machined) too many times , another thing you're not supposed to do but is easy money so shops always do it and YOU suffer in the long run . New brake drums are cheap , I have no troubles finding them in junk yards , good ones . The seat heaters must be run through a relay because the switch contacts on the seat belts are not designed to carry that much current load and they're burn out or worse , get hot and melt things if you run the heater power through them . The C50 Pickup is bad@$$ ! . I wonder what color you're going to paint it , looks like you began with good metal , I'm in awe of your skillset . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

12-04-2014, 12:15 PM	#1439
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I agree on the disc v. drum issue. Why would GM design a vehicle that would not stop properly??? Added PB to my 68 shorty and it stops just as I'd like it to.

12-05-2014, 03:12 PM	#1441
texasld Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilmot, NH Posts: 443	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just a little rust repair! Sure do wish these patches fit a bit better. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 5.3L LS, 4l60e, 2/4 drop (In Progress) 2015 GMC 2500 Duramax (Daily Driver) 1999 Jeep TJ 2010 Harley Street Glide Check Out My Build!: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617981

12-05-2014, 11:30 PM	#1442
barmanvarn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sherwood, AR Posts: 189	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Did a temp primer/paint job on another rusty wheel off the truck. 2 down, 3 to go. __________________ Brian '69 GMC C15 Inline 6, 230ci (possibly 250ci)

12-06-2014, 03:50 AM	#1443
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Used the '67 to pick up a Christmas tree! V-6 had no problems hauling it home. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

12-06-2014, 09:35 AM	#1445
zamboni2354 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 289	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed new headers and sparkplug wires Started working on a little rust area Almost done with it. Had the exhaust installed Hoping to get the cab back on the frame soon. Jeff in long beach

12-06-2014, 11:26 AM	#1446
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I brought my truck home. Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-06-2014, 03:32 PM	#1447
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Had a Great Day, had my nasty old bed media blasted, then Tim spray urethane primed it. The majority of my truck is original paint with some spray bombed areas but, as you can see from the Before and After shots, the bed was just too nasty in comparison to the rest of the truck now for my taste. Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

12-06-2014, 04:07 PM	#1448
tinsoldier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Peachtree Corners, GA Posts: 84	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally got around and installed a Holley Projection 2d that I picked up from Craigslist a while back. I am so glad that I did. I was getting tired of the old Rochester that had a broken choke, constantly thirsty for gas, would dies at the red light, and over all piece of #$%$#^ technology. The installation was not that bad. I did buy a O2 sensor to make it into a close loop. Holley is definitely making a killing at the throttle brackets and all the accessories to go with the installation. Had to buy all new bracket to get the geometry right for the 700r4 cable. Video of the first start after installation below. http://vid123.photobucket.com/albums...pszyrdbwhf.mp4 Last edited by tinsoldier; 12-06-2014 at 04:12 PM.

12-08-2014, 11:04 AM	#1450
poway Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My water pump was squeaking and I found it to be leaking as well. Grabbed hold of the fan (engine off of course) and it had a lot of play/wobble. $30.00 for a new W/P at AutoZone. Took me about 2 hours to install it.



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