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Low Elco · 12-18-2012, 01:09 PM

Didja sling paint?
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**LEEVON** · 12-18-2012, 01:14 PM

Not yet, hopefully next week. I have full access to a restoration shop with a booth, I just don't want to interere with his business or family time.

bohmankid · 12-18-2012, 02:30 PM

Good job on those body repairs. Looks great.

**LEEVON** · 12-18-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bohmankid

Good job on those body repairs. Looks great.

Thanks! I'm a hack but I could enjoy this stuff if I had the right shop space.

**LEEVON** · 12-18-2012, 06:10 PM

Would you guys think I was crazy if I ran some steel wheels and GMC hubcaps? I think the white would have to match the truck, or be toned down a bit...but Hmmmm. Or maybe black wheels with hubcaps?

**LEEVON** · 12-18-2012, 06:14 PM

This is what I picture in my head, although my truck is not near as cool a OJ

68Timber · 12-18-2012, 09:29 PM

Love steelies and dog dish caps, subbed. Nice bodywork!

red02chevy · 12-18-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Would you guys think I was crazy if I ran some steel wheels and GMC hubcaps? I think the white would have to match the truck, or be toned down a bit...but Hmmmm. Or maybe black wheels with

White with gloss black steel wheels looks really good.
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**LEEVON** · 12-18-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Love steelies and dog dish caps, subbed. Nice bodywork!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by red02chevy

White with gloss black steel wheels looks really good.
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I wondered if you'd chime in...your truck got lower. Black wheels look good, I wonder how they would look with hubcaps? What set-up are you running?

red02chevy · 12-19-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

I wondered if you'd chime in...your truck got lower. Black wheels look good, I wonder how they would look with hubcaps? What set-up are you running?

Yeah, it's even lower now. I've never ran the 10 1/8" caps, only the smaller lug mounted 88-98 ones like I had on my ext cab truck. The wheels are GM 15x6's with 235/75r15 Hankook tires.
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**LEEVON** · 12-19-2012, 12:43 AM

Here is one with black wheels and hubcaps.

jrblanke · 12-19-2012, 01:36 AM

Great looking body repairs! I am going to learn how to do that stuff one day.

Also, I think the steel wheels would look awesome!

bohmankid · 12-19-2012, 01:43 AM

I think it would look sweet with a small whitewall and smoothie hubcaps!!
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**lolife99** · 12-19-2012, 02:22 AM

No whitewall.
But I do like these dog dish hubcaps!
(and the wheels

)

zook · 12-20-2012, 02:55 PM

Great thread and truck too! zook
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**LEEVON** · 12-22-2012, 05:53 PM

Thanks guys! I finished the stereo head unit install and did a write-up in the FAQ:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94#post5772694

Bluetooth phone calls are loud and clear, I love it!

canadian 4x4 · 12-22-2012, 08:40 PM

That looks amazing, a lot better than what the PO did on mine. Thank you for making a how to!

**LEEVON** · 12-29-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by canadian 4x4

That looks amazing, a lot better than what the PO did on mine. Thank you for making a how to!

Thanks!

**LEEVON** · 12-29-2012, 11:29 PM

We had our first maintenance issue this week. I noticed some brake fluid on the ground at the driver's side front wheel after it was parked for a couple of days. There has been a ticking coming from that area, so I'm thinking there is a rubbed hose or loose fitting or something but I've been too sick to investigate until today.

It turned out to be the master cylinder, leaking past the plunger and out the bore hole, down the face of the booster, on to steering shaft then upper a-arm and down the gutter to the caliper and then the ground. There was a pretty good puddle. I went looking for a rebuild kit and the only one I found was more expensive than the master cylinder, so I was stuck just replacing it. Kind of disappointing that you can't easily get a kit which is just a plunger and a couple of seals. They're easy to repair...but that doesn't make the suppliers enough money.

It was a quick but messy job, the hardest part was getting my wife into the cold garage to pump the brakes. The m/c must be bench bled then I like to bleed it again on the truck, one circuit at a time with a clear hose into the reservoir while the other blocked off, just like on the bench. When that's done connect one fitting and leave it loose, with the other blocked off it will force the remaining air out. If you keep the stroke short, it will also suck the very small amount of air back from the top of the unhooked lines. Get a good flow with no bubbles on the down stroke of the pedal and lock down the fitting and you're good to go.

Also, I've been tracking the MPG. Right now it's around 12.5 mixed driving. I know it can do better...stay tuned for that effort.

luifer76 · 12-29-2012, 11:36 PM

cool build.... nice job repairing those rust spots....

**LEEVON** · 01-09-2013, 12:31 AM

Thanks. Nothing new really, still need to get into paint. I did get a little package in the mail.

zook · 01-09-2013, 12:40 AM

looks like some good parts to have. good for you nice package.
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Low Elco · 01-09-2013, 07:46 AM

Saaaa-weet! Interested to see what you find with the MPG. Better hurry, are you going to Brad's?
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luifer76 · 01-09-2013, 10:13 AM

Nice....

72BlckButy · 01-09-2013, 02:25 PM

Nice progress Leevon!

12-18-2012, 01:09 PM	#26
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Didja sling paint? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

12-18-2012, 01:14 PM	#27
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Not yet, hopefully next week. I have full access to a restoration shop with a booth, I just don't want to interere with his business or family time. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-18-2012, 02:30 PM	#28
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Good job on those body repairs. Looks great. __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

12-18-2012, 06:10 PM	#30
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Would you guys think I was crazy if I ran some steel wheels and GMC hubcaps? I think the white would have to match the truck, or be toned down a bit...but Hmmmm. Or maybe black wheels with hubcaps? __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-18-2012, 06:14 PM	#31
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed This is what I picture in my head, although my truck is not near as cool a OJ __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-18-2012, 09:29 PM	#32
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Love steelies and dog dish caps, subbed. Nice bodywork! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-19-2012, 12:43 AM	#36
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Here is one with black wheels and hubcaps. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-19-2012, 01:36 AM	#37
jrblanke Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 240	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Great looking body repairs! I am going to learn how to do that stuff one day. Also, I think the steel wheels would look awesome!

12-19-2012, 01:43 AM	#38
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed I think it would look sweet with a small whitewall and smoothie hubcaps!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

12-19-2012, 02:22 AM	#39
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed No whitewall. But I do like these dog dish hubcaps! (and the wheels) Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-20-2012, 02:55 PM	#40
zook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: overland park, ks Posts: 167	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Great thread and truck too! zook Posted via Mobile Device

12-22-2012, 05:53 PM	#41
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Thanks guys! I finished the stereo head unit install and did a write-up in the FAQ: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94#post5772694 Bluetooth phone calls are loud and clear, I love it! Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-22-2012, 08:40 PM	#42
canadian 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 134	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed That looks amazing, a lot better than what the PO did on mine. Thank you for making a how to! __________________ 85 swb c10 6/6 drop 83 c10 bagged and sfbd project

12-29-2012, 11:29 PM	#44
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed We had our first maintenance issue this week. I noticed some brake fluid on the ground at the driver's side front wheel after it was parked for a couple of days. There has been a ticking coming from that area, so I'm thinking there is a rubbed hose or loose fitting or something but I've been too sick to investigate until today. It turned out to be the master cylinder, leaking past the plunger and out the bore hole, down the face of the booster, on to steering shaft then upper a-arm and down the gutter to the caliper and then the ground. There was a pretty good puddle. I went looking for a rebuild kit and the only one I found was more expensive than the master cylinder, so I was stuck just replacing it. Kind of disappointing that you can't easily get a kit which is just a plunger and a couple of seals. They're easy to repair...but that doesn't make the suppliers enough money. It was a quick but messy job, the hardest part was getting my wife into the cold garage to pump the brakes. The m/c must be bench bled then I like to bleed it again on the truck, one circuit at a time with a clear hose into the reservoir while the other blocked off, just like on the bench. When that's done connect one fitting and leave it loose, with the other blocked off it will force the remaining air out. If you keep the stroke short, it will also suck the very small amount of air back from the top of the unhooked lines. Get a good flow with no bubbles on the down stroke of the pedal and lock down the fitting and you're good to go. Also, I've been tracking the MPG. Right now it's around 12.5 mixed driving. I know it can do better...stay tuned for that effort. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 12-29-2012 at 11:34 PM.

12-29-2012, 11:36 PM	#45
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed cool build.... nice job repairing those rust spots.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....



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01-09-2013, 12:31 AM	#46
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Thanks. Nothing new really, still need to get into paint. I did get a little package in the mail. Attached Images __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-09-2013, 12:40 AM	#47
zook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: overland park, ks Posts: 167	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed looks like some good parts to have. good for you nice package. Posted via Mobile Device

01-09-2013, 07:46 AM	#48
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Saaaa-weet! Interested to see what you find with the MPG. Better hurry, are you going to Brad's? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-09-2013, 10:13 AM	#49
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Nice.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

01-09-2013, 02:25 PM	#50
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Yetti" 87 GMC short bed Nice progress Leevon! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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