What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 199 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VWNate1 · 02-10-2017, 01:23 AM

VERY NICE ! .

I used to do this when I was building used cars & trucks for re sale .

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-10-2017, 06:41 PM

Pulled the dash pad last night. It's been sitting under towels, and until today hasn't been cleaned in I don't know, 20 years maybe. Real happy with it. The vinyl in these trucks are well made. Out of the elements and they're built to last. Now it's off to bed. I'll see this again in 18 months-ish

Don't imagine there's a clean fix?

**Already Gone** · 02-10-2017, 07:30 PM

As I previously posted I took my console for media blasting yesterday and got it back today. I am not comfy leaving near impossible to find parts out of my control for any longer than I have too.

Andy4639 · 02-10-2017, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

As I previously posted I took my console for media blasting yesterday and got it back today. I am not comfy leaving near impossible to find parts out of my control for any longer than I have too.

I know that feeling! I try not to either but sometimes you just gotta!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-11-2017, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I know that feeling! I try not to either but sometimes you just gotta!

X3............Thing I sweat most is my hardware. Luckily I found a zinc plating operation in Reno/Sparks. I might prefer phosphate, but I'm not prepared to leave this stuff longer than a day or two, and no shipping either.

Dave K. · 02-11-2017, 07:24 AM

15x 8 Blazer rims blasted and painted. Getting there....

toolboxchev · 02-11-2017, 10:44 AM

Finally after 6 plus years I got up off my dong and fixed the heater, MAN why did I wait for so long...lazy on some stuff.

Never Pop kit is awesome, went together smoothly with minor mods. Some mini stainless allen head machine nylocs for the specialty screws that stripped out and presto chango....

Here ya go...gotta put the tach back in...more to come. The blower motor resistor went out years ago that got replaced also...simple.

**Oregon 1967 GMC** · 02-11-2017, 11:53 AM

Lookin' good DaveK and toolbox. Dave what color is that? spray gun or can? Thanks brothers.

Dave K. · 02-11-2017, 01:56 PM

It's an antique white and with a gun. Kinda re-thinking it though. They're not as yellow as in the picture but not the stock white I think they should be so will probably rough up the outer part and re-shoot before mounting tires.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-11-2017, 04:23 PM

Proud of this... super nice longbed floor no one wanted, I think I ended up getting it for like $150, cut into a shorty, and the bedside fit like a glove!

firedemon · 02-11-2017, 04:23 PM

got it in color man its all shiny and new lookin makes ya want to stay and start putting all the shiny bits of chrome and aluminum on . ill wait one more day I guess

berch 69GMC · 02-12-2017, 05:57 PM

12 months in the making, installed today

firedemon · 02-12-2017, 06:57 PM

didn't get far today weather is crazy had to snow blow the drive too many times but got the new timing chain and cover on fuel pump balancer and most of the spark plug heat shields

NoStopN · 02-12-2017, 09:38 PM

I made a very small amount of progress on disassembling my bed. I used a sawzall to cut off the last 2 bolts holding the front panel on. I couldn't get the sawzall in a good spot to cut any of the bolts holding the bedsides on, so I picked up a couple of cutoff wheels. But, I ran out of daylight.

toolboxchev · 02-13-2017, 12:41 PM

Have this to deal with today, not a bad thing. These 2 cracked ones got me through over 1 1/2 years. Last time I dealt with the same issue it broke immediately.

Will post up some pics when done. I had some used manifolds on hand from a board member and thought about going a number of different routes, yet ended up being convinced after getting over 10 years of service out of the old system I would be money wise to do the same again.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-13-2017, 12:45 PM

Yesterday, I found out why everyone hates aftermarket patch panels. I had to slice this thing open in two places to fit the original fender lines.

toolboxchev · 02-13-2017, 12:52 PM

That would be why we are metal men. I have a lot of that to look forward too.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-13-2017, 04:08 PM

Yeah, it's a beautiful fender that's only had one repaint. Perfectly straight. The only bondo was to hide what was left of the lower cup. There's a couple pinholes at the back, but once done, WAY better than an aftermarket fender

I just didn't expect it to fit that bad. It was a key parts one too. I think they want you to use the whole thing, it probably matches a lot closer at the top, I wanted to keep as much of the original lip around the fender as possible as the patch one didn't look to be formed all that great.

**Already Gone** · 02-13-2017, 06:09 PM

Day 2 of ordering parts form various suppliers in the USA. I'm having parts shipped to Plentywood Montana and will be going in early March to get them.

5567Cruiser · 02-13-2017, 10:44 PM

Cleaned and repainted the alternator using Eastwood rattle cans. I don't know if it would work at a concours show but looks alot better then when I took off the truck. I guess you could call it minor detailing.

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Mator · 02-14-2017, 08:54 AM

Finished the install of the new Radiator, electric fan and hose up grade. Too much??

**Oregon 1967 GMC** · 02-14-2017, 09:17 AM

wow looks like a jewelry box Mator.

Mator · 02-14-2017, 10:18 AM

Thanks, next on the list is ceramic headers. Thinking about shorty's.

toolboxchev · 02-14-2017, 12:46 PM

Man if I had that much bling I could never work out of it!

mud.man.rj · 02-14-2017, 08:12 PM

Super shiny, looks like a lot of work to keep it that way, but nice.

02-10-2017, 01:23 AM	#4951
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,658	Used Engines VERY NICE ! . I used to do this when I was building used cars & trucks for re sale . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

02-10-2017, 06:41 PM	#4952
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,300	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Pulled the dash pad last night. It's been sitting under towels, and until today hasn't been cleaned in I don't know, 20 years maybe. Real happy with it. The vinyl in these trucks are well made. Out of the elements and they're built to last. Now it's off to bed. I'll see this again in 18 months-ish Don't imagine there's a clean fix? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

02-10-2017, 07:30 PM	#4953
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II As I previously posted I took my console for media blasting yesterday and got it back today. I am not comfy leaving near impossible to find parts out of my control for any longer than I have too. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

02-11-2017, 07:24 AM	#4956
Dave K. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 575	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II 15x 8 Blazer rims blasted and painted. Getting there.... Attached Images

02-11-2017, 10:44 AM	#4957
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally after 6 plus years I got up off my dong and fixed the heater, MAN why did I wait for so long...lazy on some stuff. Never Pop kit is awesome, went together smoothly with minor mods. Some mini stainless allen head machine nylocs for the specialty screws that stripped out and presto chango.... Here ya go...gotta put the tach back in...more to come. The blower motor resistor went out years ago that got replaced also...simple. Attached Images

02-11-2017, 11:53 AM	#4958
Oregon 1967 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 440	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Lookin' good DaveK and toolbox. Dave what color is that? spray gun or can? Thanks brothers. __________________ Hey man 67 GMC Short Stepside 400 small block, turbo 350. Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650603

02-11-2017, 01:56 PM	#4959
Dave K. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 575	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II It's an antique white and with a gun. Kinda re-thinking it though. They're not as yellow as in the picture but not the stock white I think they should be so will probably rough up the outer part and re-shoot before mounting tires.

02-11-2017, 04:23 PM	#4960
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Proud of this... super nice longbed floor no one wanted, I think I ended up getting it for like $150, cut into a shorty, and the bedside fit like a glove! Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-11-2017, 04:23 PM	#4961
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II got it in color man its all shiny and new lookin makes ya want to stay and start putting all the shiny bits of chrome and aluminum on . ill wait one more day I guess Attached Images

02-12-2017, 05:57 PM	#4962
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 12 months in the making, installed today Attached Images

02-12-2017, 06:57 PM	#4963
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II didn't get far today weather is crazy had to snow blow the drive too many times but got the new timing chain and cover on fuel pump balancer and most of the spark plug heat shields Attached Images

02-12-2017, 09:38 PM	#4964
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I made a very small amount of progress on disassembling my bed. I used a sawzall to cut off the last 2 bolts holding the front panel on. I couldn't get the sawzall in a good spot to cut any of the bolts holding the bedsides on, so I picked up a couple of cutoff wheels. But, I ran out of daylight. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

02-13-2017, 12:41 PM	#4965
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Have this to deal with today, not a bad thing. These 2 cracked ones got me through over 1 1/2 years. Last time I dealt with the same issue it broke immediately. Will post up some pics when done. I had some used manifolds on hand from a board member and thought about going a number of different routes, yet ended up being convinced after getting over 10 years of service out of the old system I would be money wise to do the same again. Attached Images Last edited by toolboxchev; 02-13-2017 at 12:44 PM. Reason: pics and complements

02-13-2017, 12:45 PM	#4966
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday, I found out why everyone hates aftermarket patch panels. I had to slice this thing open in two places to fit the original fender lines. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-13-2017, 12:52 PM	#4967
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That would be why we are metal men. I have a lot of that to look forward too.



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02-13-2017, 04:08 PM	#4968
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yeah, it's a beautiful fender that's only had one repaint. Perfectly straight. The only bondo was to hide what was left of the lower cup. There's a couple pinholes at the back, but once done, WAY better than an aftermarket fender I just didn't expect it to fit that bad. It was a key parts one too. I think they want you to use the whole thing, it probably matches a lot closer at the top, I wanted to keep as much of the original lip around the fender as possible as the patch one didn't look to be formed all that great. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-13-2017 at 04:17 PM.

02-13-2017, 06:09 PM	#4969
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Day 2 of ordering parts form various suppliers in the USA. I'm having parts shipped to Plentywood Montana and will be going in early March to get them. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

02-13-2017, 10:44 PM	#4970
5567Cruiser Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cannon Falls,Minnesota Posts: 99	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cleaned and repainted the alternator using Eastwood rattle cans. I don't know if it would work at a concours show but looks alot better then when I took off the truck. I guess you could call it minor detailing. __________________ GARY 67 LWB CST FLEET 56 CHEV 3100 55 CHEV BEL AIR 2DR SEDAN 67 BUICK GS400 CONVERT

02-14-2017, 08:54 AM	#4971
Mator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton Iowa Posts: 337	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished the install of the new Radiator, electric fan and hose up grade. Too much?? Attached Images __________________ Build sheet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7277491

02-14-2017, 09:17 AM	#4972
Oregon 1967 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 440	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II wow looks like a jewelry box Mator. __________________ Hey man 67 GMC Short Stepside 400 small block, turbo 350. Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650603

02-14-2017, 10:18 AM	#4973
Mator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton Iowa Posts: 337	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Thanks, next on the list is ceramic headers. Thinking about shorty's. __________________ Build sheet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7277491

02-14-2017, 12:46 PM	#4974
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Man if I had that much bling I could never work out of it!

02-14-2017, 08:12 PM	#4975
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 Super shiny, looks like a lot of work to keep it that way, but nice. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

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