Finally Some Pics of my Truck... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tripleblack · 12-19-2005, 02:51 PM

So i finally made it home from school back to my pride and joy. No not my girlfriend, my truck. Even though it is ok the way it is, i want to make it nicer. Firstly, this is the way i bought the truck 6 months ago down in Alvin, TX. I posted some pics of the cab and i was wondering how much work it might be to fix parts of it, i.e. the rockers, cab corners, kick panels... other than those parts, a little rust, that i hope can be buffed out and the cab is pretty much in good shape. I also have drum brakes the whole way around. I was wondering if the brake boostee, master cylinder, and prop valve would be okay for a front disk, rear drum setup? Or if i need a new one or not. I appreciate all the help i receive.

tripleblack · 12-19-2005, 02:52 PM

some more cab pics...

shelby987 · 12-19-2005, 03:12 PM

from my understanding, the setup you have will work with a new proportioning valve (I believe the mc and booster are the same).
secondly I would like to say, I have always been partial to the interior with no headliner.

Is there chrome around your windows drip edge, or is that a trick of the camera....because it doesn't look like there is any in the pic of the front of the truck.

shelby987 · 12-19-2005, 03:13 PM

nevermind, I was looking at the back window, and thinking it was the drip edge....probably can't see the pass. side that well from the side of the truck.......oh well, its only monday!

matthufham · 12-19-2005, 03:23 PM

is that cab corner bondo'd to the rocker? the other side isn't... nice truck though

**Smitty** · 12-19-2005, 05:28 PM

I found out the hard way that the master cylinders are different. The residual pressure is greater I believe on the drum type. Which will lock the shoes to the caliper with no pressure on the pedal. The booster should work but am not certain about the Proportioning valve.

tripleblack · 12-19-2005, 08:04 PM

thanks for the tips. I am almost positive that is bondo... oh well, thats why i am replacing most of it in january.

Rollie396 · 12-19-2005, 09:21 PM

nice lookin truck!The darker blue looks sharp,and from what you've showed us it shouldn't take to much to clean it up real nice.

**Canadian694x4** · 12-19-2005, 09:53 PM

Nice Truck, like the colour!

1STtimePRo'71 · 12-19-2005, 11:46 PM

Nice, Dont change the wheels.

86swb · 12-20-2005, 12:45 AM

Nice truck. Should not take too much work to clean up.

krue · 12-20-2005, 12:50 AM

Nice truck, you've got the fleetside version of what I want my truck to look like.
Love that color.

*bskylerj* · 12-20-2005, 01:14 AM

Nice looking truck. I have a new power booster and a new master cylinder that is off my 71 front disc and rear drum I would sell for a great price. I put these on mine and then I tore down the truck. I just put on the new ABS power brake unit to give me more stopping power. I put these on in August and only drove it 2 before the tear down. I would sell these for $150 for both. If you want I can get you some pictures. If you decide you want them you can pay me through paypal if that is easier.

12-19-2005, 02:51 PM	#1
tripleblack short sell Ford stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 104	Finally Some Pics of my Truck... So i finally made it home from school back to my pride and joy. No not my girlfriend, my truck. Even though it is ok the way it is, i want to make it nicer. Firstly, this is the way i bought the truck 6 months ago down in Alvin, TX. I posted some pics of the cab and i was wondering how much work it might be to fix parts of it, i.e. the rockers, cab corners, kick panels... other than those parts, a little rust, that i hope can be buffed out and the cab is pretty much in good shape. I also have drum brakes the whole way around. I was wondering if the brake boostee, master cylinder, and prop valve would be okay for a front disk, rear drum setup? Or if i need a new one or not. I appreciate all the help i receive. Attached Images

12-19-2005, 02:52 PM	#2
tripleblack short sell Ford stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 104	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... some more cab pics... Attached Images

12-19-2005, 03:12 PM	#3
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... from my understanding, the setup you have will work with a new proportioning valve (I believe the mc and booster are the same). secondly I would like to say, I have always been partial to the interior with no headliner. Is there chrome around your windows drip edge, or is that a trick of the camera....because it doesn't look like there is any in the pic of the front of the truck. __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

12-19-2005, 03:13 PM	#4
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... nevermind, I was looking at the back window, and thinking it was the drip edge....probably can't see the pass. side that well from the side of the truck.......oh well, its only monday! __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

12-19-2005, 03:23 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... is that cab corner bondo'd to the rocker? the other side isn't... nice truck though

12-19-2005, 05:28 PM	#6
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,109	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... I found out the hard way that the master cylinders are different. The residual pressure is greater I believe on the drum type. Which will lock the shoes to the caliper with no pressure on the pedal. The booster should work but am not certain about the Proportioning valve. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

12-19-2005, 08:04 PM	#7
tripleblack short sell Ford stock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 104	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... thanks for the tips. I am almost positive that is bondo... oh well, thats why i am replacing most of it in january.

12-19-2005, 09:21 PM	#8
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... nice lookin truck!The darker blue looks sharp,and from what you've showed us it shouldn't take to much to clean it up real nice. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

12-19-2005, 09:53 PM	#9
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... Nice Truck, like the colour! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

12-19-2005, 11:46 PM	#10
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... Nice, Dont change the wheels. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

12-20-2005, 12:45 AM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... Nice truck. Should not take too much work to clean up. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

12-20-2005, 12:50 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... Nice truck, you've got the fleetside version of what I want my truck to look like. Love that color. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-20-2005, 01:14 AM	#13
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Finally Some Pics of my Truck... Nice looking truck. I have a new power booster and a new master cylinder that is off my 71 front disc and rear drum I would sell for a great price. I put these on mine and then I tore down the truck. I just put on the new ABS power brake unit to give me more stopping power. I put these on in August and only drove it 2 before the tear down. I would sell these for $150 for both. If you want I can get you some pictures. If you decide you want them you can pay me through paypal if that is easier.

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