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68haywagon · 01-01-2006, 05:27 PM

I finally decided to go out and tear apart my 71 disc brake crossmember. I got to wear my new coveralls that my mom got me for Christmas

Anyone else get anything done?

Mike

**dennislbrooks** · 01-01-2006, 05:41 PM

got one that looks near like it--same amount of pieces. Mom's do good.

gringoloco · 01-01-2006, 05:54 PM

Got the 700r4 in- again.
Hung my poly Blazer tank. Inlet is right where the bed crossmember is... Time for some new cutoff wheels!

70 shorty · 01-01-2006, 05:57 PM

Been working on stripping the Vette to hopefully get it to paint in Feburary. I might die first thought, I've got about 6 hours in sanding on the first fender. Using 220 wet/dry, and it's going VERY slow. I don't want to go to a rougher grit and mess up the fiberglass and don't want to use stripper and have it get into the gelcoat, and I cant' afford to have it media blasted. As far as the truck, the only thing I managed to get done on it today was breaking the driver's side hood hinge as I was going to do a quick check on the carb.

Rollie396 · 01-01-2006, 06:01 PM

hmmmm does thinking about the project while working on a case of beer last night count?

QKENUF4U · 01-01-2006, 11:26 PM

got the cab roof in primer and started on the doors/front fenders/cab corners. hopefully have it in primer before summer hits. good thing is the cab corners arent beat up as bad as i though they might be. (old farm truck so they are just dented a bit)

Botietruck · 01-01-2006, 11:47 PM

My truck is in the blocking and sanding stages...been on vacation all week and got the doors,hood & fenders lined up and primed & blocked & primed & blocked & primed & blocked & primed & blocked & primed & blocked and I'm tired! Tomorrow is another day off and I'll do some more. Pics later.

Orence1 · 01-01-2006, 11:57 PM

Filled the seam line on cab top. Going for the smooth look. Worked out a dent near the rt. tail light and finished up two other dents with final filler coats. Hoping to epoxy the entire body soon. Then on to inner fender install along with replacement driver side fender. Bodywork, bodywork, bodywork.
Happy New Year.
Larry

Tx Firefighter · 01-02-2006, 12:52 AM

I pulled a 12 bolt rearend apart and rebuilt it for my 72 truck. That gives me 3.08 ratio, which is what I really wanted. I took lots of photos, so in the future if someone has a question about setting one up, I can supply many 1000's of words worth of pictures.

I also did a big brake swap onto the back of the 72. I got a parts rearend that uses some freaky big oversized 5 lug drum brakes from another member on here. It all bolted right on, so now I have huge rear brakes to go along with the 1 ton booster and master cylinder I was already running. I got big brakes, that's for sure

I removed the manifolds from my 292 and detailed them with POR15 engine paint. While I had it all off, I rebuilt the carburetor and changed the valve cover gasket too.

I tore an old Saginaw 3 speed apart to rebuild for the 72 also. I'll stop by and get the rebuild parts in the morning on the way home from work.

I fought several grass fires on Friday and Saturday at the local volunteer department where I live.

Today, I worked at my real paying job at the big city fire department. Same old politics and crap as always.

69chevytruck · 01-02-2006, 01:37 AM

I completed my 3x1 intake for my 250. This included rebuilding the three carbs, fabricating the fuel lines and linkage, and several trips to the various part stores in town. I will get it bolted on in the morning and tune it. If that goes well I will post pictures on my site. If it doesn't go well, I will let you know how far an intake can be thrown.

chevybill · 01-02-2006, 09:53 AM

I test fit my engine and tranny to determine exactly where my new crossmember should go, removed old 3 speed crossmember, installed new crossmember,painted gas tank straps, headlight bezels and oil pan braces (vortec motor).

Also cleaning and organizing in the shop.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-02-2006, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I pulled a 12 bolt rearend apart and rebuilt it for my 72 truck. That gives me 3.08 ratio, which is what I really wanted. I took lots of photos, so in the future if someone has a question about setting one up, I can supply many 1000's of words worth of pictures.

I also did a big brake swap onto the back of the 72. I got a parts rearend that uses some freaky big oversized 5 lug drum brakes from another member on here. It all bolted right on, so now I have huge rear brakes to go along with the 1 ton booster and master cylinder I was already running. I got big brakes, that's for sure

I removed the manifolds from my 292 and detailed them with POR15 engine paint. While I had it all off, I rebuilt the carburetor and changed the valve cover gasket too.

I tore an old Saginaw 3 speed apart to rebuild for the 72 also. I'll stop by and get the rebuild parts in the morning on the way home from work.

I fought several grass fires on Friday and Saturday at the local volunteer department where I live.

Today, I worked at my real paying job at the big city fire department. Same old politics and crap as always.

Damn I wish I had your energy, put alot of things / ideas on paper for
the ROADSTER prohect, getting it all lined out with cost and priority

Primered_69 · 01-02-2006, 03:50 PM

I got my frame totally apart. Stripped the rust and paint off the frame. Wire cupped on grinder 98% of it. Need to get an air grinder to get te last 2%. It is all shiney metal now.

Next off, figure out if I want to go Tractor paint with hardener or .....? I would like to get it painted in the next two or three weeks.

I have drop spindles and spings for front 3 1/2 drop. Dearched springs in back for 4 inches and considering dropped shackles for another 1 1/2 inches in back. I want to have it back rolling and painted in 1 to two months.

**dennislbrooks** · 01-02-2006, 04:01 PM

One way that I like is Zero-Rust and a 2" or 3 " roller. It wants to be as close to bare metal and surface rust as it can get--do not prime first. Flows nicely after rolled. Tight places you can use a small brush or get a couple of spray cans of it. There are other good products also and other methods. Thoroughly read and understand the instructions -- urethane based.

ratrod67 · 01-02-2006, 04:30 PM

Got my exhaust done and drove the truck for the 1st time(legally).

chevybill · 01-02-2006, 04:43 PM

ratrod67, that is a very nice lwb truck you got there.
i am going to get mine back together and on the road someday.

PanelDeland · 01-02-2006, 05:40 PM

I cleared leaves from the deck and back yard.Painted trim in a spare bedroom,washed my DD and the wifes,broke down about 100 boxes the wife finally unpacked,and cleared about 500 pounds of crap out of the garage and threw it away.Also started cleaning and organizing the garage.Not too bad since I only worked on it sat and sun after 2:OO.

Myself · 01-02-2006, 06:24 PM

I got my wife's TH350 put back in her truck after I just rebuilt it. Stripped and painted the crossmember and driveshaft while I was at it. And installed new u-joints. Took it for a drive and shifts great so far. I'm proud of it, it's the first one I've ever rebuilt.

71chevytruckguy · 01-02-2006, 06:29 PM

got the front sheet metal and cab off, stipped the cab out, painted backside of outer and inner fenders, put on headers and 4 spd saginaw with hurst shifter. waiting on another cab to fix the one i wrecked.

**N2TRUX** · 01-02-2006, 06:35 PM

I posted some pics for my buddy n2billet. During his Christmas break he is doing an "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style on his 68 that he recently bought. Take a look here for more pics and details-
link inside

If you are offended by air bags and billet you might want to move on to the next thread...

mocwon · 01-02-2006, 08:34 PM

Measured, cut and shaped the '06 Denali body side molding for the truck. Took down all the Christmas stuff. Started putting contract language together for a project at work.

Botietruck · 01-02-2006, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Botietruck

My truck is in the blocking and sanding stages...been on vacation all week and got the doors,hood & fenders lined up and primed & blocked & primed & blocked & primed & blocked & primed & blocked & primed & blocked and I'm tired! Tomorrow is another day off and I'll do some more. Pics later.

Today I installed the stepside bed. It's been 10 years since that bed has been on the frame. It sure feels good having it back on. Still have alot of blocking to do. Included a pic of the driprail. I used the 3M 8307 self leveling seam sealer. Also bead blasted, primed & painted the overslung air cleaner set up for my I-6.

Alvin · 01-02-2006, 10:38 PM

I degreased my tranny x-member (need to paint it and my engine towers), ordered some ARP stuff (engine mount kit, header stud kit) from Summit. Also emailed fuelcellguy for a quote on a gas tank. I hope to be mocking up the engine/tranny by next week. Then I can buy brake lines, figure out where to run my airlines, etc. etc. The list is way too long!

DangerBoy · 01-03-2006, 03:58 PM

I picked up my new cowl induction hood from Early Classic but couldn't paint it or put it on because it was raining all weekend. So I sat around and drank some beer instead.

grayw0lf · 01-03-2006, 04:15 PM

This weekend I:

Pulled a few dents out of my 70 C-10, including a crease in the front of the hood.

Mowed / bagged the leaves in my front yard.

Pulled the 4.3 out of my new boat. (got a killer deal).

Tore the 4.3 apart to find 7 (yes, seven) spun bearings. (why I got the good deal... still not bad, $650 for a rather nice 1988 ski/sport boat w/ nice interior & a newly rebuilt foot.

Cleaned the garage.

Drank excessively & finished reading "Dracula."

01-01-2006, 05:27 PM	#1
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Weekend progress??? I finally decided to go out and tear apart my 71 disc brake crossmember. I got to wear my new coveralls that my mom got me for Christmas Anyone else get anything done? Mike Attached Images __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-01-2006, 05:41 PM	#2
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: Weekend progress??? got one that looks near like it--same amount of pieces. Mom's do good.

01-01-2006, 05:54 PM	#3
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Weekend progress??? Got the 700r4 in- again. Hung my poly Blazer tank. Inlet is right where the bed crossmember is... Time for some new cutoff wheels! __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-01-2006, 05:57 PM	#4
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: Weekend progress??? Been working on stripping the Vette to hopefully get it to paint in Feburary. I might die first thought, I've got about 6 hours in sanding on the first fender. Using 220 wet/dry, and it's going VERY slow. I don't want to go to a rougher grit and mess up the fiberglass and don't want to use stripper and have it get into the gelcoat, and I cant' afford to have it media blasted. As far as the truck, the only thing I managed to get done on it today was breaking the driver's side hood hinge as I was going to do a quick check on the carb. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

01-01-2006, 06:01 PM	#5
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Weekend progress??? hmmmm does thinking about the project while working on a case of beer last night count? __________________ '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

01-01-2006, 11:26 PM	#6
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Weekend progress??? got the cab roof in primer and started on the doors/front fenders/cab corners. hopefully have it in primer before summer hits. good thing is the cab corners arent beat up as bad as i though they might be. (old farm truck so they are just dented a bit)

01-01-2006, 11:47 PM	#7
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Weekend progress??? My truck is in the blocking and sanding stages...been on vacation all week and got the doors,hood & fenders lined up and primed & blocked & primed & blocked & primed & blocked & primed & blocked & primed & blocked and I'm tired! Tomorrow is another day off and I'll do some more. Pics later. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

01-01-2006, 11:57 PM	#8
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	Re: Weekend progress??? Filled the seam line on cab top. Going for the smooth look. Worked out a dent near the rt. tail light and finished up two other dents with final filler coats. Hoping to epoxy the entire body soon. Then on to inner fender install along with replacement driver side fender. Bodywork, bodywork, bodywork. Happy New Year. Larry

01-02-2006, 12:52 AM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Weekend progress??? I pulled a 12 bolt rearend apart and rebuilt it for my 72 truck. That gives me 3.08 ratio, which is what I really wanted. I took lots of photos, so in the future if someone has a question about setting one up, I can supply many 1000's of words worth of pictures. I also did a big brake swap onto the back of the 72. I got a parts rearend that uses some freaky big oversized 5 lug drum brakes from another member on here. It all bolted right on, so now I have huge rear brakes to go along with the 1 ton booster and master cylinder I was already running. I got big brakes, that's for sure I removed the manifolds from my 292 and detailed them with POR15 engine paint. While I had it all off, I rebuilt the carburetor and changed the valve cover gasket too. I tore an old Saginaw 3 speed apart to rebuild for the 72 also. I'll stop by and get the rebuild parts in the morning on the way home from work. I fought several grass fires on Friday and Saturday at the local volunteer department where I live. Today, I worked at my real paying job at the big city fire department. Same old politics and crap as always. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-02-2006, 01:37 AM	#10
69chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 38	Re: Weekend progress??? I completed my 3x1 intake for my 250. This included rebuilding the three carbs, fabricating the fuel lines and linkage, and several trips to the various part stores in town. I will get it bolted on in the morning and tune it. If that goes well I will post pictures on my site. If it doesn't go well, I will let you know how far an intake can be thrown. __________________ 1969 C-10,short bed, I6 250, 3x1 offy, HEI, headers, 5 speed, original paint and family owned!

01-02-2006, 09:53 AM	#11
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Weekend progress??? I test fit my engine and tranny to determine exactly where my new crossmember should go, removed old 3 speed crossmember, installed new crossmember,painted gas tank straps, headlight bezels and oil pan braces (vortec motor). Also cleaning and organizing in the shop. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

01-02-2006, 03:50 PM	#13
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Weekend progress??? I got my frame totally apart. Stripped the rust and paint off the frame. Wire cupped on grinder 98% of it. Need to get an air grinder to get te last 2%. It is all shiney metal now. Next off, figure out if I want to go Tractor paint with hardener or .....? I would like to get it painted in the next two or three weeks. I have drop spindles and spings for front 3 1/2 drop. Dearched springs in back for 4 inches and considering dropped shackles for another 1 1/2 inches in back. I want to have it back rolling and painted in 1 to two months. __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

01-02-2006, 04:01 PM	#14
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: Weekend progress??? One way that I like is Zero-Rust and a 2" or 3 " roller. It wants to be as close to bare metal and surface rust as it can get--do not prime first. Flows nicely after rolled. Tight places you can use a small brush or get a couple of spray cans of it. There are other good products also and other methods. Thoroughly read and understand the instructions -- urethane based.

01-02-2006, 04:30 PM	#15
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: Weekend progress??? Got my exhaust done and drove the truck for the 1st time(legally). Attached Images

01-02-2006, 04:43 PM	#16
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Weekend progress??? ratrod67, that is a very nice lwb truck you got there. i am going to get mine back together and on the road someday. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint



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01-02-2006, 05:40 PM	#17
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Weekend progress??? I cleared leaves from the deck and back yard.Painted trim in a spare bedroom,washed my DD and the wifes,broke down about 100 boxes the wife finally unpacked,and cleared about 500 pounds of crap out of the garage and threw it away.Also started cleaning and organizing the garage.Not too bad since I only worked on it sat and sun after 2:OO. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-02-2006, 06:24 PM	#18
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,144	Re: Weekend progress??? I got my wife's TH350 put back in her truck after I just rebuilt it. Stripped and painted the crossmember and driveshaft while I was at it. And installed new u-joints. Took it for a drive and shifts great so far. I'm proud of it, it's the first one I've ever rebuilt.

01-02-2006, 06:29 PM	#19
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: Weekend progress??? got the front sheet metal and cab off, stipped the cab out, painted backside of outer and inner fenders, put on headers and 4 spd saginaw with hurst shifter. waiting on another cab to fix the one i wrecked. __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's

01-02-2006, 06:35 PM	#20
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Weekend progress??? I posted some pics for my buddy n2billet. During his Christmas break he is doing an "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style on his 68 that he recently bought. Take a look here for more pics and details- link inside If you are offended by air bags and billet you might want to move on to the next thread... Attached Images

01-02-2006, 08:34 PM	#21
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: Weekend progress??? Measured, cut and shaped the '06 Denali body side molding for the truck. Took down all the Christmas stuff. Started putting contract language together for a project at work. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

01-02-2006, 10:38 PM	#23
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Weekend progress??? I degreased my tranny x-member (need to paint it and my engine towers), ordered some ARP stuff (engine mount kit, header stud kit) from Summit. Also emailed fuelcellguy for a quote on a gas tank. I hope to be mocking up the engine/tranny by next week. Then I can buy brake lines, figure out where to run my airlines, etc. etc. The list is way too long! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-03-2006, 03:58 PM	#24
DangerBoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springville, Ca Posts: 270	Re: Weekend progress??? I picked up my new cowl induction hood from Early Classic but couldn't paint it or put it on because it was raining all weekend. So I sat around and drank some beer instead. __________________ 2002 S10 ZR2 for the dirt. 1968 C10 shorty for the street. She said the truck would be the end of us. I still have the truck!

01-03-2006, 04:15 PM	#25
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: Weekend progress??? This weekend I: Pulled a few dents out of my 70 C-10, including a crease in the front of the hood. Mowed / bagged the leaves in my front yard. Pulled the 4.3 out of my new boat. (got a killer deal). Tore the 4.3 apart to find 7 (yes, seven) spun bearings. (why I got the good deal... still not bad, $650 for a rather nice 1988 ski/sport boat w/ nice interior & a newly rebuilt foot. Cleaned the garage. Drank excessively & finished reading "Dracula." __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

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