What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[Jim Boy]

Too much sun will do it every time. It happens eh. Better times ahead. Have a good one.

[NoStopN]

I swapped out the sealed beams for some LEDs today. I am not done with them yet, so I don't have any nighttime shots.

[88gtstreetrod]

[QUOTE=NoStopN;8276343]I swapped out the sealed beams for some LEDs today. I am not done with them yet, so I don't have any nighttime shots yet.

Very cool, whats involved with making that switch?

[cornerstone]

I finally finished my Detroit Tru-Trac and 4:11 gear install! Its one of those jobs that has always intimidated me. I also got the rear disc swap finished

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Put the last coat on this half hour ago.

[NoStopN]

Originally Posted by 88gtstreetrod

Very cool, whats involved with making that switch?

Four 5-3/4" LED lights. That's it. I had a problem with one of the retainer rings being bent beyond repair & got a new set yesterday. I also went to Home Depot to get some stainless screws to replace the regular ones that were rusted to the headlight buckets. But, tonight was all about the results.

Low beams:



High beams:

[Redneck Rydes]

Those lights sure got Fluffys attention,lol, they look great.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Just finished a coat of paint on my engine block. Took over 2 hours to brush it on. Another two coats to go.

Not worth a picture yet, but these might be. I picked them up earlier in the week. The original hardware and replacements were zinc coated black & clear. Of all the original hardware I sent, just four didn't come out right. Two didn't come from this truck Either the threads were pitted, or I missed some lock tite, I'm guessing.

On a side, not a fan of the "boss" where I had them done, and neither are his employees. I read that loud and clear before he "decided" to show up. After the fact he says black oxide is more durable than zinc plated. Course they don't do black oxide, he just thinks he knows something, and perhaps he does. I've read zinc is more durable than oxide, and for that matter, more durable than magnesium phosphate (original) too. Who knows.

Turns out black oxide is five minutes from me. I stopped before and asked if they did oxide or phosphate, and was told nope. Probably didn't speak English......ha. Doesn't matter, the zinc came out better than I imagined.

[SoCoC10]

Giving the one owner K20 Cheyenne some much needed attention. Found these gems. jack, jack tools and jack instructions. Original carpet with carpet tag.

[robs71]

Installed headliner,Dome and cargo light, cab roof lights........

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by robs71

Installed headliner,Dome and cargo light, cab roof lights........

Beautiful build

[NoStopN]

Originally Posted by Redneck Rydes

Those lights sure got Fluffys attention,lol, they look great.

I'm sure the Cherry Bomb muffler helped in getting their attention. The bigger 2 dogs were behind a fence.

[robs71]

Thanks Tony...

[Quikshft]

I snagged these on ebay this morning. Already have the bedside pieces.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by NoStopN

Four 5-3/4" LED lights. That's it. I had a problem with one of the retainer rings being bent beyond repair & got a new set yesterday. I also went to Home Depot to get some stainless screws to replace the regular ones that were rusted to the headlight buckets. But, tonight was all about the results.

Low beams:



High beams:

Man I tell you there's a difference between low and high beams. You couldn't even see that dog in the low beams. LOL

[yuccales]

Had to do a radiator today. The old one had so many tubes cut and soldered, surprised it would cool. It let go in a big way yesterday. Got a Murray plastic & aluminum one at OReillys. Not a big fan of "made in china" but I needed it fixed today. It was a direct fit, no problems, no leaks. Trans cooling lines threaded right in. It does have the heater hose nipple in the tank, but came plugged and sealed already. If you need a cheap, quick fix, NOW, not a bad radiator.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Finished this a few hours ago. Many hours brushing it on, three coats. Sick of painting too, primarily because yesterday might have been the windiest day in a year. Never-mind the allergens, I couldn't role up either door, so add poor ventilation. Stomach woke me up at 4:30, because my sinuses were shot.

Edit: Might be worth mentioning, 1/2" rectangle foam "cleaning swab" sticks work real well for tight places. In hindsight I'd have used them more than I did. I used those with a good 1" brush.

[imholte]

Originally Posted by robs71

Installed headliner,Dome and cargo light, cab roof lights........

Love the lights, I have the same ones. Would love to see more of your truck, mines he same color, just a lot of patina added...and rust too. Can’t wait to see more

[KQQL IT]

Made laps to my brothers house.
And blew his 78 apart.
Going to be cool

[Knight72]

Picked up a set of second hand world products sportsman heads with stainless valves for $325 to replace the swirlports on my 350

[Chrome8]

I mounted and balanced 4 new tires and wheels. Ford Steelies and 255/85/16. I found that stick on weights will not clear the calipers in the front and I also found that it's been so long since I mounted tires that I had to go to YouTube to figure out how to use our new machine. Now time to find some hubcaps!

[UNEASYRIDER]

Back to normal!

[Boog]

Did you straighten the grille surround or replace it? Looks good again.

[OregonNed]

Looks great!

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Made laps to my brothers house.
And blew his 78 apart.
Going to be cool

How come you do in a day what took me 1.5 years?

Originally Posted by Chrome8

I mounted and balanced 4 new tires and wheels. Ford Steelies and 255/85/16. I found that stick on weights will not clear the calipers in the front and I also found that it's been so long since I mounted tires that I had to go to YouTube to figure out how to use our new machine. Now time to find some hubcaps!

Man, hub caps are going to be the finishing touch, Awesome rig