What did you do to your truck today part IV - Page 21 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BenkeBird · 03-13-2018, 10:03 AM

Not today but yesterday. I´m going to test-fit some sheet-metal on my -62 C10 Panel before welding and straighten the side of the truck. 1/4" bondo.

62chevy302 · 03-16-2018, 09:40 PM

We got the rear window opening cut out to match the inside panel. It looks like a whole new truck. I cut out a section of the front panel to start reparing.

rvrfoot · 03-18-2018, 10:44 PM

I took the gas tank out. Name: DSCN1068.jpg
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rvrfoot · 03-19-2018, 10:08 PM

Test fit my china repo door. Getting ready to cut out the rust on the inter, outer rockers. Name: DSCN1067.jpg
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BenkeBird · 03-20-2018, 10:29 AM

Here is the inner basecoted and outer sheetmetal welded, so that is what I have been done today. I hope that I can begin whit the corner tomorrow.

shp4man · 03-20-2018, 11:29 AM

I installed the new NOS distributor I got from forum member chevy2inreno on the 250 6-banger on Sunday. Checked initial timing on the old one, was set at about 8 degrees BTDC. Spec is 4 BTDC, but I've heard from old GM mechanics that timing should be advanced to just before pinging starts on regular gas with this motor.
So installed the new distributor and set initial timing at the same 8 BTDC. Drove the truck to work today- HOLY CRAP! what a difference. Way more acceleration, should have done this a long time ago, but I though the old distributor was OK.
Think I've got the Rochester B and the spark timing dialed in pretty good now.

rvrfoot · 03-21-2018, 12:15 AM

Welded up the hole.

lowslow64 · 03-21-2018, 09:42 AM

Got the hood back on with new updated hinges. Now lots of wiring to be done.

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-21-2018, 09:29 PM

Pulled the engine out of Frankentruck

BenkeBird · 03-22-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lowslow64

Got the hood back on with new updated hinges. Now lots of wiring to be done.

Nice hoodhinges and I like the wrinkle-finish on the torpedo. What color and brand do you have on the body,looks like some kind of burnt orange, or...

62chevy302 · 03-23-2018, 07:39 PM

Fixed the middle windshield area. Cut out my passenger side a piller. Roof had rust so i made a piece and welded it in.

jgl53 · 03-24-2018, 07:58 PM

Finished the grille for my 62

rvrfoot · 03-24-2018, 09:03 PM

Took the inter fender off. Name: DSCN1080.jpg
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rvrfoot · 03-24-2018, 09:08 PM

Took the motor apart so it can get rebuilt. Name: DSCN1075.jpg
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**allchevy58** · 03-25-2018, 09:20 PM

Replaced right side mirror bracket with NOS GM mirror I found on Ebay. Holes were there, somebody must have damaged original and replaced with aftermarket bracket. Mirror was the original GM mirror. Looks better. Cleaned out drip rail and put new seam sealer in.

Pontiacgurudan · 03-25-2018, 10:30 PM

Finished my Dolphin Gauge insert. Dead on with my GPS once calibrated.

Pontiacgurudan · 03-25-2018, 10:31 PM

Ruh Rho!

Pontiacgurudan · 03-25-2018, 10:32 PM

Oh well, I tried...

rvrfoot · 03-25-2018, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Replaced right side mirror bracket with NOS GM mirror I found on Ebay. Holes were there, somebody must have damaged original and replaced with aftermarket bracket. Mirror was the original GM mirror. Looks better. Cleaned out drip rail and put new seam sealer in.

What seam sealer did you use. How many tubs did you use?

**allchevy58** · 03-25-2018, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

What seam sealer did you use. How many tubs did you use?

3M Body Seam Sealer, I used a little over one tube, but I waste some. Could of made it with one if I knew what I was doing.

rvrfoot · 03-25-2018, 11:14 PM

Got my latches i will install them tomorrow. Name: DSCN1062.jpg
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rvrfoot · 03-25-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

3M Body Seam Sealer, I used a little over one tube, but I waste some. Could of made it with one if I knew what I was doing.

Oh ok, I am at that point now thanks.

Ken Cook · 03-25-2018, 11:23 PM

Pulled my gauge cluster to be sent to redlineg.com next week. Going to add vacuum gauge, tachometer and convert the amp gauge to a volt gauge and calibrate the rest.
Also Ordered a rebuilt Saginaw 3-speed overdrive transmission.

**Backpayne** · 03-25-2018, 11:53 PM

Took apart the th400 to beef it up in preparation of 500+ lb ft of torque.

studeclunker · 03-26-2018, 12:24 AM

You fellas are an inspiration!!

03-13-2018, 10:03 AM	#501
BenkeBird Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Not today but yesterday. I´m going to test-fit some sheet-metal on my -62 C10 Panel before welding and straighten the side of the truck. 1/4" bondo. Attached Images

03-16-2018, 09:40 PM	#502
62chevy302 hillbilly Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hampton,tn Posts: 459	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV We got the rear window opening cut out to match the inside panel. It looks like a whole new truck. I cut out a section of the front panel to start reparing. Attached Images __________________ -1962 C-10

03-18-2018, 10:44 PM	#503
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I took the gas tank out.

03-19-2018, 10:08 PM	#504
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Test fit my china repo door. Getting ready to cut out the rust on the inter, outer rockers.

03-20-2018, 10:29 AM	#505
BenkeBird Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Here is the inner basecoted and outer sheetmetal welded, so that is what I have been done today. I hope that I can begin whit the corner tomorrow. Attached Images

03-20-2018, 11:29 AM	#506
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 557	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I installed the new NOS distributor I got from forum member chevy2inreno on the 250 6-banger on Sunday. Checked initial timing on the old one, was set at about 8 degrees BTDC. Spec is 4 BTDC, but I've heard from old GM mechanics that timing should be advanced to just before pinging starts on regular gas with this motor. So installed the new distributor and set initial timing at the same 8 BTDC. Drove the truck to work today- HOLY CRAP! what a difference. Way more acceleration, should have done this a long time ago, but I though the old distributor was OK. Think I've got the Rochester B and the spark timing dialed in pretty good now. __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

03-21-2018, 12:15 AM	#507
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Welded up the hole. Attached Images

03-21-2018, 09:42 AM	#508
lowslow64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 79	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Got the hood back on with new updated hinges. Now lots of wiring to be done. Attached Images

03-21-2018, 09:29 PM	#509
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Pulled the engine out of Frankentruck Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

03-23-2018, 07:39 PM	#511
62chevy302 hillbilly Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hampton,tn Posts: 459	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Fixed the middle windshield area. Cut out my passenger side a piller. Roof had rust so i made a piece and welded it in. Attached Images __________________ -1962 C-10

03-24-2018, 07:58 PM	#512
jgl53 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Beaver Ohio Posts: 9	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Finished the grille for my 62 Attached Images

03-24-2018, 09:03 PM	#513
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Took the inter fender off.

03-24-2018, 09:08 PM	#514
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Took the motor apart so it can get rebuilt.

03-25-2018, 09:20 PM	#515
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Replaced right side mirror bracket with NOS GM mirror I found on Ebay. Holes were there, somebody must have damaged original and replaced with aftermarket bracket. Mirror was the original GM mirror. Looks better. Cleaned out drip rail and put new seam sealer in. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison Last edited by allchevy58; 03-25-2018 at 10:15 PM.

03-25-2018, 10:30 PM	#516
Pontiacgurudan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Desoto mo Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Finished my Dolphin Gauge insert. Dead on with my GPS once calibrated. Attached Images



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03-25-2018, 10:31 PM	#517
Pontiacgurudan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Desoto mo Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Ruh Rho! Attached Images

03-25-2018, 10:32 PM	#518
Pontiacgurudan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Desoto mo Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Oh well, I tried...

03-25-2018, 11:14 PM	#521
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Got my latches i will install them tomorrow.

03-25-2018, 11:23 PM	#523
Ken Cook Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ragley, La. Posts: 137	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Pulled my gauge cluster to be sent to redlineg.com next week. Going to add vacuum gauge, tachometer and convert the amp gauge to a volt gauge and calibrate the rest. Also Ordered a rebuilt Saginaw 3-speed overdrive transmission.

03-25-2018, 11:53 PM	#524
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 642	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Took apart the th400 to beef it up in preparation of 500+ lb ft of torque. Attached Images

03-26-2018, 12:24 AM	#525
studeclunker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fawn Lodge, Ca. Posts: 305	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV You fellas are an inspiration!!

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