What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[Mr Chevorlet]

Got my tail light trim pieces on and dual exhaust done.

[jmorri34]

Poulled it out in the sun for a bit!!

[vidman]

Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

Got my tail light trim pieces on and dual exhaust done.

Looks like a very nice paint job Mr Chevrolet..

[vidman]

Getting the Moser fab 9" ready for install

[casper1969]

that is ONE BAD A$$ rearend sweet job Vidman

[Mr Chevorlet]

Originally Posted by vidman

Looks like a very nice paint job Mr Chevrolet..

Thanks vidman.

[texasld]

Originally Posted by 69chevytrucker

tried my hand at so stripes today

plan to find some skull and crossbone lace to put over and mist some silver over it

Those lines look pretty good man!

[DaHos]

After 3 years of parts hording i started a pre mockup, mockup.

[texasld]

Originally Posted by DaHos

After 3 years of parts hording i started a pre mockup, mockup.

I'm right there with you!

[73737373]

No more parts hoarding...am in execution mode!!!

[tinlid]

Picked up my CL $50 hood from the bead blaster and got it in primer for a block sand to find any areas that need work.

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Drove to the vet. Drove to the grocery store. One grocery worker took a pic.
He asked if he could. Nice.

Went to another store (the first one didn't have what the boss wanted, I guess).
Had a nice conversation with a guy from France who was going to visit Yosemite.
HE asked if he could take a pic !!!!!

His friend came out of the store. He asked me something my basic (and poor)
French would not "compute". I finally figured out that he was asking if *I* had
them put the year of the truck on the plate.

I said, "yes" and, "Bon Voyage". Then HE asked if he could take a pic.

Three pics in one trip. That was nice.

[Econman]

I worked on assembling my short block. Despite a few frustrations, I was happy that I could begin..

The machine shop screwed up, though.. They zero decked my block which is not what I asked for and they will get that ear full on Monday.

[VWNate1]

To - day's plan is to use the borrowed cherry picker and get my new 292 up on the engine stand so I can return the borrowed picker , his tranny blew up so he needs it back to yank his driveline .

I can't seem to get my son or brother to help out so it'll be interesting as I have a broken back and neck but I imagine it'll go fine , I'll just work slowly and *very* carefully .

[el_bole]

I bought this cool License plate here in Southern California at a local swap meet.....I like it especially because it has Olds too, I have a 55'.

[Econman]

Today's installations:

New oil pump and pickup
New 5-quart oil pan using a one-piece seal
New Summit ProStreet 8" harmonic balancer (PITA!)
My refurbished/painted crank pulleys
New fuel pump and pushrod

Cleaned up my tools, put them away and bagged the engine while I wait on my new head gaskets from Jegs. Now, it's 5 o'clock somewhere!

[Econman]

[74baggedbug]

Ordered my Boyd welding fuel tank and all my AN fittings, steel braided lines, fuel filter ... Now I just have to wait for 2 weeks for the tank to be delivered... I hate waiting for parts lol

[VWNate1]

I finally got my newer 292 up on the engine stand....

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

I finally got my newer 292 up on the engine stand....

when are you going to put it in....

[VWNate1]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

when are you going to put it in....

....My '69 C/10 of course ! .

Along with a TH350C slush box so I won't over speed it as I zizz across the Desert .

[texasld]

I bought a HF Powder Coat system a few weeks back. I have been playing with it for a few days now and this is what I'm getting. I wish I snapped a picture of the A-Arm before I blasted them. Although these are 2 different arms, the effect is the same.

Before


After


Pictures aren't the best...


Is it the best system around, Absolutely not, Is it worth the money, and fun? HECK YEA!

[kneesnthebreeze]

today I cussed at my truck for the better part of 3 hrs. Apparently no nut that I own will fit the wiper motor mount for the transmission arms. apparently Jesus himself crafted this specially sized nut out of gold and other mythological things because ive been to the hardware store four times and no luck.. If anyone knew the correct size and or specs that would be great!

[Motoxrrar]

When I get home later I'll pull mine off and check,
I have my cowl off so it will be easy.

[Motoxrrar]

Originally Posted by kneesnthebreeze

today I cussed at my truck for the better part of 3 hrs. Apparently no nut that I own will fit the wiper motor mount for the transmission arms. apparently Jesus himself crafted this specially sized nut out of gold and other mythological things because ive been to the hardware store four times and no luck.. If anyone knew the correct size and or specs that would be great!

Can you take a pic where it is so I can find out for you?