What did you do to your truck today part IV - Page 34 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

studeclunker · 12-28-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AcampoDave

Found the rattle in my upper door above the weatherstrip channel. Damn mud dobber wasp nest. Problaby been in there for decades and just recently broke loose. Good thing it was abandoned...I would have freaked out if I was rolling down the road with a cab full of those s.o.b's flying around!

I have a '51 Spartanette (travel trailer) that was loaded with those. I filled a whole trash can just with 'Daubber nests (along with mouse poop, dead rodents and dead bugs). Dumped them out in the back pasture where they can return to the earth.

Your situation reminds me of the Caddie legends of bottles suspended in the rear fenders. If the rattle of that little 'Daubber nest bothers you, my truck would likely drive you right around the twist! It's a regular percussion symphony going down the road!

forestb · 12-28-2018, 05:48 PM

I got my horns working off the steering wheel for the first time in 18 years. When I first got the truck it had a siren with a button under the dash. I installed a real horn and got a new steering wheel around 15 years ago. The wiring in the wheel that they sent me with the wheel did not work with the wheel. So I have been using the button under the dash until this weekend when I modified the wiring from another vehicle to fit the wheel.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-29-2018, 10:41 PM

swapped out the alt in my truck and went to the speed shop to get some parts for my Mustang.

**Clyde65** · 12-30-2018, 05:17 PM

I put the rear bumper on the other day, I brought Clyde home from the shop the other day, replaced booster/master, panhard bar and some front end maintenance, He is getting closer! Only need to redo the grill and then the interior!

rws1012 · 12-31-2018, 08:06 PM

After sitting outside for 20 years I moved my 1966 Chevy fleetside into my garage. Will start rebuilding her. Original 3sp, 250 I6. Will get a new auto trans with power steering and disc brakes, thanks to CaptainFab and his awesome brackets. Good way to start New Year. Happy New Year to everyone!!!

**straight6chevyguy** · 01-01-2019, 02:53 PM

Are you keeping the 250?

rws1012 · 01-01-2019, 08:44 PM

Yes I am keeping the 250. Right now it is stuck. Haven't opened it up yet. I did buy an extra one a while back in case the original is toast. Worked o n getting the seat out today. Did not find anything under the seat such as money. LOL. Truck shows 87000 miles and I think it is right since I knew the second owner. I am the third owner.

rws1012 · 01-02-2019, 12:18 AM

Here is my truck as she set out for 20 years. Have a pic of it inside but it keeps posting upside down. LOL!! Will try to figure that out or will get another picture taken. 1966, 250 3sp on column

**straight6chevyguy** · 01-03-2019, 04:39 PM

Great!
Nothing wrong with V8 swaps but I'm always happy to see someone keeping a 6 in there truck.
Way to many people junk them.

**PORKY** · 01-13-2019, 06:17 PM

This weekend we got the rear wire harness in, installed the back up lights, tail lights, and rear bumper. Still lots to do!

vin63 · 01-13-2019, 08:24 PM

Mounted and wired the headlamp relays. Fan relays next.

Wildman61 · 01-13-2019, 09:52 PM

[IMG]49044852_2297064050612238_799201089168605184[/IMG] 1961 long way to go. Edit. I guess I can't post pictures yet.

Pinchecharlie · 01-13-2019, 10:50 PM

Started the floor and rockers. Fyi the after market stamped floor slid right in . Down side is cost . Upside is it took about an hour and half. Had about 10 hours in blasting though the enamel was very stubborn!!!

**nsb29** · 01-14-2019, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildman61

[IMG]49044852_2297064050612238_799201089168605184[/IMG] 1961 long way to go. Edit. I guess I can't post pictures yet.

You can post you just did something wrong

1998c1500 · 01-14-2019, 11:39 AM

Worked on a toolbox/cooler for the bed of my truck.
Made it out of pallets and recycled materials. Still have to make the hinges, install latch(old door knob and latch with skeleton key) and cut the plexiglass and drain for the cooler side.
Here is a video of wood being "treated"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga1xf...ature=youtu.be

1998c1500 · 01-14-2019, 11:50 AM

Painted and installed the correct emblems and took the fake F*** ones off.

1998c1500 · 01-14-2019, 12:00 PM

Removed sorry

jbgroby · 01-14-2019, 02:14 PM

Technically, "I" did not do anything, but R & B radio completed my upgrade and shipping it back, do I can finally install some sound. they upgraded it from just AM to AM/FM/iPod/Bluetooth ready. I'll put on the correct knobs when I get her in the truck.

Pontiacgurudan · 01-14-2019, 11:23 PM

I painted my dash and most of the interior, installed the new stereo. Hope to finish the painting this weekend and get started on the sound deadener.

**vetnat** · 01-14-2019, 11:25 PM

Wow, that interior looks great!

Pontiacgurudan · 01-15-2019, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by vetnat

Wow, that interior looks great!

Thanks, it's amazing what a few cans of rustoleum can do!

forestb · 01-15-2019, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Pontiacgurudan

I painted my dash and most of the interior, installed the new stereo. Hope to finish the painting this weekend and get started on the sound deadener.

Is the rest of the truck the same color as the top of the dash? Do you have any pics ?

Pontiacgurudan · 01-15-2019, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by forestb

Is the rest of the truck the same color as the top of the dash? Do you have any pics ?

No the truck is black. I plan on making the interior like new and leaving the patina more or less in place. Fixing the rust and hitting it with satin black.

Pontiacgurudan · 01-15-2019, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by forestb

Is the rest of the truck the same color as the top of the dash? Do you have any pics ?

I'll try this again.

forestb · 01-15-2019, 02:59 PM

Thanks for the pics. If I had a patina truck I would do the same thing. That dash color would make an interesting exterior.

12-28-2018, 05:48 PM	#827
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I got my horns working off the steering wheel for the first time in 18 years. When I first got the truck it had a siren with a button under the dash. I installed a real horn and got a new steering wheel around 15 years ago. The wiring in the wheel that they sent me with the wheel did not work with the wheel. So I have been using the button under the dash until this weekend when I modified the wiring from another vehicle to fit the wheel.

12-29-2018, 10:41 PM	#828
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV swapped out the alt in my truck and went to the speed shop to get some parts for my Mustang. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

12-30-2018, 05:17 PM	#829
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I put the rear bumper on the other day, I brought Clyde home from the shop the other day, replaced booster/master, panhard bar and some front end maintenance, He is getting closer! Only need to redo the grill and then the interior! Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-31-2018, 08:06 PM	#830
rws1012 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sapulpa Ok. Posts: 71	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV After sitting outside for 20 years I moved my 1966 Chevy fleetside into my garage. Will start rebuilding her. Original 3sp, 250 I6. Will get a new auto trans with power steering and disc brakes, thanks to CaptainFab and his awesome brackets. Good way to start New Year. Happy New Year to everyone!!!

01-01-2019, 02:53 PM	#831
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 910	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Are you keeping the 250? __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

01-01-2019, 08:44 PM	#832
rws1012 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sapulpa Ok. Posts: 71	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Yes I am keeping the 250. Right now it is stuck. Haven't opened it up yet. I did buy an extra one a while back in case the original is toast. Worked o n getting the seat out today. Did not find anything under the seat such as money. LOL. Truck shows 87000 miles and I think it is right since I knew the second owner. I am the third owner.

01-02-2019, 12:18 AM	#833
rws1012 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sapulpa Ok. Posts: 71	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Here is my truck as she set out for 20 years. Have a pic of it inside but it keeps posting upside down. LOL!! Will try to figure that out or will get another picture taken. 1966, 250 3sp on column Attached Images

01-03-2019, 04:39 PM	#834
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 910	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Great! Nothing wrong with V8 swaps but I'm always happy to see someone keeping a 6 in there truck. Way to many people junk them. __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

01-13-2019, 06:17 PM	#835
PORKY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: LITTLETON NH Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV This weekend we got the rear wire harness in, installed the back up lights, tail lights, and rear bumper. Still lots to do! Attached Images

01-13-2019, 08:24 PM	#836
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Mounted and wired the headlamp relays. Fan relays next. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

01-13-2019, 09:52 PM	#837
Wildman61 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Glasco Kansas Posts: 4	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV [IMG]49044852_2297064050612238_799201089168605184[/IMG] 1961 long way to go. Edit. I guess I can't post pictures yet. Last edited by Wildman61; 01-13-2019 at 10:05 PM. Reason: No picture

01-13-2019, 10:50 PM	#838
Pinchecharlie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bozeman Posts: 219	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Started the floor and rockers. Fyi the after market stamped floor slid right in . Down side is cost . Upside is it took about an hour and half. Had about 10 hours in blasting though the enamel was very stubborn!!! Attached Images

01-14-2019, 11:39 AM	#840
1998c1500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 200	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Worked on a toolbox/cooler for the bed of my truck. Made it out of pallets and recycled materials. Still have to make the hinges, install latch(old door knob and latch with skeleton key) and cut the plexiglass and drain for the cooler side. Here is a video of wood being "treated" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga1xf...ature=youtu.be Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 1967 Camaro 1998 C1500 2011 Colorado W/T Last edited by 1998c1500; 01-14-2019 at 12:03 PM.

01-14-2019, 11:50 AM	#841
1998c1500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 200	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Painted and installed the correct emblems and took the fake F*** ones off. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 1967 Camaro 1998 C1500 2011 Colorado W/T

01-14-2019, 12:00 PM	#842
1998c1500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 200	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Removed sorry __________________ 1965 C10 1967 Camaro 1998 C1500 2011 Colorado W/T



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01-14-2019, 02:14 PM	#843
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Technically, "I" did not do anything, but R & B radio completed my upgrade and shipping it back, do I can finally install some sound. they upgraded it from just AM to AM/FM/iPod/Bluetooth ready. I'll put on the correct knobs when I get her in the truck. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

01-14-2019, 11:23 PM	#844
Pontiacgurudan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Desoto mo Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I painted my dash and most of the interior, installed the new stereo. Hope to finish the painting this weekend and get started on the sound deadener. Attached Images

01-14-2019, 11:25 PM	#845
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 511	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Wow, that interior looks great! __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

01-15-2019, 02:59 PM	#850
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Thanks for the pics. If I had a patina truck I would do the same thing. That dash color would make an interesting exterior.

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