What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 77 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mcgoo26 · 03-17-2015, 09:46 PM

Not something done today, but over the weekend. Removed the wheels to have the tires replaced, discovered how bad the front breaks where. After removing the dust caps, found out that a nail is a suitable sub for a cotter pin. Also, no torque on either nut. Hand tight would have been more than what torque was on the nuts. All said and done, both front brakes, calipers, pads, rotors, and bearings changed. Good-to-go!

Possmguts · 03-17-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravityamp

Painted now I have to cut and polish .

looks real sharp... did you do the paint?

Possmguts · 03-17-2015, 10:01 PM

Found out I was lied to about how old the build was on my motor so now guess what Im adding to my list...

85burb · 03-17-2015, 10:56 PM

Actually let the wife drive her 67 home from dinner and she broke it. Pulled in to drive way and the driver side rear wheel was smoking. Jacked rear up and tried to turn the wheel. Could not move it. Let truck down and now it won't move at all. Sounds like the wheel cylinder locked up and...... She can't drive the truck ever again

Chucks72Longbed · 03-17-2015, 11:08 PM

McGoo26, hope you didn't torque the wheel bearing nut. It's not suppose to be torqued. Just tight enough to put preload on the bearings. You probably knew this already I am probably reading more into your post than what you wrote.

OregonNed · 03-17-2015, 11:33 PM

Adjusted the wiper arms to the optimum off position all in the comfort of my trucks new home in the garage

7tee · 03-18-2015, 06:05 AM

Ball joints, front shocks, cleaned and greased front end. Man what a difference in the ride. Now if my new tires would just get here... (this was yesterday)

Browns Chop Shop · 03-19-2015, 12:34 PM

Dreaming of the day!

7tee · 03-19-2015, 02:36 PM

New tires, rear brake hose and master cylinder...

ole dollor · 03-19-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Browns Chop Shop

Dreaming of the day!

welcome to the forum from a fellow Texan...good luck on your build.

Browns Chop Shop · 03-19-2015, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ole dollor

welcome to the forum from a fellow Texan...good luck on your build.

Thanks! Its coming along very nice, block and heads are in East Texas getting makeover for .409, Im getting excited.

mcgoo26 · 03-19-2015, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucks72Longbed

McGoo26, hope you didn't torque the wheel bearing nut. It's not suppose to be torqued. Just tight enough to put preload on the bearings. You probably knew this already I am probably reading more into your post than what you wrote.

After reading my post again I can see how it may have implied that it needed huge amount of torque. Another part to the task that I didn't mention was before anything was undone, the rotors had about an inch or so, if not more, of play side to side (passenger to driver side) on the hub. As I said, finger tight would have been an improvement. Torqued while spinning the hub to seat or preload everything, backed off then cotter pinned. Thanks for your insight.

BruthaMan · 03-19-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Adjusted the wiper arms to the optimum off position all in the comfort of my trucks new home in the garage

I was looking at your truck a few days ago, Ned. It has the most perfect shade of blue I've ever seen on one of these trucks! You wouldn't happen to know the color, by chance?

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Originally Posted by Browns Chop Shop

Dreaming of the day!

Welcome from another Texan. Just down the road from you, in San Angelo.

meangreen72gmc · 03-20-2015, 12:44 AM

Fixed some small dents in my front quarter panels on the 72 k2500 and shot the first coat of primer on them. Small things like that get me excited to see the finished product. Long road of body work ahead before I get to any fun stuff though.

Browns Chop Shop · 03-20-2015, 08:33 AM

Welcome from another Texan. Just down the road from you, in San Angelo.[/QUOTE]

Thanks..... I just ordered the painless wiring kit,, puts me one step closer to rolling.

CST10 · 03-21-2015, 12:00 AM

Installed a column mounted tach in the ol 68. I like it.

74baggedbug · 03-21-2015, 12:02 AM

New wheels and tires. 20's 8's&10's

mud.man.rj · 03-21-2015, 12:14 AM

What a beauty, my favorite rims too, just icing on the truck cake..

Prematuregrey · 03-21-2015, 09:35 AM

Painless wiring harness and new carpets from LMC.

Before

hamjet · 03-21-2015, 12:40 PM

Worked more on the 348 the last few days. Still have a lot to do, seems never ending...

mud.man.rj · 03-21-2015, 02:33 PM

Never get tired of the w motor, neverending cool.

magwakeenercew2jh · 03-21-2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

never get tired of the w motor, neverending cool.

x2

berch 69GMC · 03-21-2015, 06:16 PM

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Added an auxillary input to my otherwise useless radio, thanks to another members instructions. Hardest thing was finding a radio shack still open for business. Installed cig. Lighter assembly. Found a cool jack in the stuff PO included.

Econman · 03-21-2015, 08:28 PM

Glad winter is finally over!

Got my engine, converter & trans linked up and bolted into the chassis today. I'll get to crank her soon! Can't wait...

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Saclandman · 03-21-2015, 10:50 PM

Spent almost 2 hours trying to get the motor mount bolt to thread. Finally just pulled the mount out, cleared the rubber from the threads, reinstalled the promptly cross threaded one of the bolt into the block. Many profane words were uttered. I was able to replace the rubber fuel lines under the cab and at the fuel pump. Still didn't feel like a very productive 3 hours.

03-17-2015, 09:46 PM	#1901
mcgoo26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 44	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Not something done today, but over the weekend. Removed the wheels to have the tires replaced, discovered how bad the front breaks where. After removing the dust caps, found out that a nail is a suitable sub for a cotter pin. Also, no torque on either nut. Hand tight would have been more than what torque was on the nuts. All said and done, both front brakes, calipers, pads, rotors, and bearings changed. Good-to-go! Attached Images

03-17-2015, 10:01 PM	#1903
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Found out I was lied to about how old the build was on my motor so now guess what Im adding to my list... __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

03-17-2015, 10:56 PM	#1904
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Actually let the wife drive her 67 home from dinner and she broke it. Pulled in to drive way and the driver side rear wheel was smoking. Jacked rear up and tried to turn the wheel. Could not move it. Let truck down and now it won't move at all. Sounds like the wheel cylinder locked up and...... She can't drive the truck ever again __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-17-2015, 11:08 PM	#1905
Chucks72Longbed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sedro Woolley Washington Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II McGoo26, hope you didn't torque the wheel bearing nut. It's not suppose to be torqued. Just tight enough to put preload on the bearings. You probably knew this already I am probably reading more into your post than what you wrote. __________________ 72 Chevy C20 LWB-Just what I always wanted. Now, just need more time and money!

03-17-2015, 11:33 PM	#1906
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Adjusted the wiper arms to the optimum off position all in the comfort of my trucks new home in the garage __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

03-18-2015, 06:05 AM	#1907
7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ball joints, front shocks, cleaned and greased front end. Man what a difference in the ride. Now if my new tires would just get here... (this was yesterday)

03-19-2015, 12:34 PM	#1908
Browns Chop Shop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Midland Texas Posts: 7	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Dreaming of the day! Attached Images

03-19-2015, 02:36 PM	#1909
7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New tires, rear brake hose and master cylinder...

03-20-2015, 12:44 AM	#1914
meangreen72gmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmyra, Missouri Posts: 70	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fixed some small dents in my front quarter panels on the 72 k2500 and shot the first coat of primer on them. Small things like that get me excited to see the finished product. Long road of body work ahead before I get to any fun stuff though. __________________ 1972 GMC K25 350 sm465 1969 GMC C15 350 th400 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500

03-20-2015, 08:33 AM	#1915
Browns Chop Shop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Midland Texas Posts: 7	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Welcome from another Texan. Just down the road from you, in San Angelo.[/QUOTE] Thanks..... I just ordered the painless wiring kit,, puts me one step closer to rolling.

03-21-2015, 12:00 AM	#1916
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed a column mounted tach in the ol 68. I like it. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

03-21-2015, 12:02 AM	#1917
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New wheels and tires. 20's 8's&10's

03-21-2015, 12:14 AM	#1918
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II What a beauty, my favorite rims too, just icing on the truck cake.. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-21-2015, 09:35 AM	#1919
Prematuregrey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 111	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Painless wiring harness and new carpets from LMC. Before __________________ Owner: Times Are Tough Toys 92 4 Runner (Joyce, long story from my time in Africa) Lotsa stuff, just about finished dumping money into it. 89 Mercedes 560 SEL, Merdle. Wrecked 71 Chevy K20, Clifford, BB and 1 Tons

03-21-2015, 12:40 PM	#1920
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Worked more on the 348 the last few days. Still have a lot to do, seems never ending... Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.



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03-21-2015, 02:33 PM	#1921
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Never get tired of the w motor, neverending cool. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-21-2015, 06:16 PM	#1923
berch 69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boynton bch, FL Posts: 187	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Added an auxillary input to my otherwise useless radio, thanks to another members instructions. Hardest thing was finding a radio shack still open for business. Installed cig. Lighter assembly. Found a cool jack in the stuff PO included.

03-21-2015, 08:28 PM	#1924
Econman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Glad winter is finally over! Got my engine, converter & trans linked up and bolted into the chassis today. I'll get to crank her soon! Can't wait...

03-21-2015, 10:50 PM	#1925
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Spent almost 2 hours trying to get the motor mount bolt to thread. Finally just pulled the mount out, cleared the rubber from the threads, reinstalled the promptly cross threaded one of the bolt into the block. Many profane words were uttered. I was able to replace the rubber fuel lines under the cab and at the fuel pump. Still didn't feel like a very productive 3 hours. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

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