Finishing the year off right! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

krue · 01-02-2008, 07:01 PM

Finally took the time/had the time to work on my truck! I've been trying to get it going and just now walked in after test driving it and proclaiming it just about street ready. Today I swapped the '70 grill off the 3/4 ton, figured out why my tranny wasn't shifting out, mounted a sun pro tach on the steering column and dealt with a bunch of ground (or lack of) issues to get my lights working. I need to mount a bumper, replace the windshield and wipers and fix the heater and it will be streetable, if not pretty.

The new (to me) 200R-4 tranny shifts out according to the speedo (which is highly suspect) at 70 mph.

Glad I opted for the switch for the lockup convertor so I can lock it up in drive.

**70cst** · 01-02-2008, 07:12 PM

KRUE...LUV TO SEE PROGRESS. WAY TO END THE YEAR AND BRING IN THE NEW YEAR

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-02-2008, 08:41 PM

nice to know you can drive it, i like driving mine to much i havent even took the time to pull the tires off and clean my whitewalls and paint the brake drums

**Palf70Step** · 01-03-2008, 03:37 AM

Congrats bud...Glad one of us is mobile again

**Boog** · 01-03-2008, 03:49 AM

Excuse me but is this where I insert this?

It'd be nice to see what you're working on.

krue · 01-03-2008, 05:43 AM

It ain't pretty, I gotta get insurance so I can make a trip to the dump. It's amazing how they fill up with junk when they are parked.

ChevLoRay · 01-03-2008, 05:49 AM

I picked up the bed from my '69, yesterday. I had it soda-blasted. Man, I can't believe the virgin sheet metal on that thing! No bondo, anywhere. The original factory (steel mill) stamping is very faint on the front of the bed, but it's still there. The only marks on the bed are some I did when I was using a DA before re-priming some rusty surfaces. I'd put a pix on here, but I dropped it off to get the bed sprayed with Vortex lining. I'll be picking it up on Thursday or Friday. Then, it's back to the painter.

72BlckButy · 01-03-2008, 01:32 PM

Congrats KRUE... always great to end the year on a high note!

**Yukon Jack** · 01-04-2008, 06:57 AM

Congrats on it being "just about streat ready"!

01-02-2008, 07:01 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Finishing the year off right! Finally took the time/had the time to work on my truck! I've been trying to get it going and just now walked in after test driving it and proclaiming it just about street ready. Today I swapped the '70 grill off the 3/4 ton, figured out why my tranny wasn't shifting out, mounted a sun pro tach on the steering column and dealt with a bunch of ground (or lack of) issues to get my lights working. I need to mount a bumper, replace the windshield and wipers and fix the heater and it will be streetable, if not pretty. The new (to me) 200R-4 tranny shifts out according to the speedo (which is highly suspect) at 70 mph. Glad I opted for the switch for the lockup convertor so I can lock it up in drive. __________________ "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"

01-02-2008, 07:12 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Finishing the year off right! KRUE...LUV TO SEE PROGRESS. WAY TO END THE YEAR AND BRING IN THE NEW YEAR __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-02-2008, 08:41 PM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Finishing the year off right! nice to know you can drive it, i like driving mine to much i havent even took the time to pull the tires off and clean my whitewalls and paint the brake drums __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-03-2008, 03:37 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Finishing the year off right! Congrats bud...Glad one of us is mobile again __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-03-2008, 03:49 AM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,453	Re: Finishing the year off right! Excuse me but is this where I insert this? It'd be nice to see what you're working on. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-03-2008, 05:43 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Finishing the year off right! It ain't pretty, I gotta get insurance so I can make a trip to the dump. It's amazing how they fill up with junk when they are parked. __________________ "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"

01-03-2008, 05:49 AM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Finishing the year off right! I picked up the bed from my '69, yesterday. I had it soda-blasted. Man, I can't believe the virgin sheet metal on that thing! No bondo, anywhere. The original factory (steel mill) stamping is very faint on the front of the bed, but it's still there. The only marks on the bed are some I did when I was using a DA before re-priming some rusty surfaces. I'd put a pix on here, but I dropped it off to get the bed sprayed with Vortex lining. I'll be picking it up on Thursday or Friday. Then, it's back to the painter. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-03-2008, 01:32 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finishing the year off right! Congrats KRUE... always great to end the year on a high note! __________________ -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)

01-04-2008, 06:57 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Finishing the year off right! Congrats on it being "just about streat ready"! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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