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**N2TRUX** · 08-17-2008, 07:21 PM

I spent the weekend working around the house. Got a few small things done that needed my attention.

Beyond that I washed my drivers just so they could get rained on. Spent time working around the pool, and made a small score on eBay.

I have always wanted one of the tachs with the gas gauge built in. These don't pop up often and I have never seen an NOS one for sale. I bid way more than I should have, but it is NOS.

What did you get done?

LMDGUY · 08-17-2008, 07:31 PM

i got nothing done. Hurt my back at work this week, so it been a painful boring weekend =(.

SWEET score N2TRUX!

85SBC400 · 08-17-2008, 07:39 PM

my truck has adopted a stumble/miss/weird thing this past week and i spent all day sat trying to trace it and can't figure it out.

idles fine, all wires, plugs, cap, rotor, coil all check out. checked the timing and readjusted the carb thinking maybe witht he weather change lately it has gotten upset. none of this made any diference.

but when i give it gas it shakes and runs very rough. and sometimes its worse then others.

i dont get it.

**lolife99** · 08-17-2008, 07:41 PM

Started the job of hacking my inner bedsides on my '86 for some clearence for 20's. I used my homemade backspace tool and a fabbed pencil adapter to scribe a line for the required 30" tires. Then taped up the bedside and got busy with a cutoff wheel and grinder. The last pic shows a 27" tall tire in the opening. Also installed my CPP upper a-arms on my '71 2wd blazer.

ed3196499 · 08-17-2008, 07:52 PM

I just got the new carpet laid out in the truck and the console back in but it needs to be trimmed some so it will be back out agin before it gets covered. I als got the dash cover mocked in and started leaning the ac ducts in the sink

hessian18 · 08-17-2008, 08:31 PM

Well this weekend I didnt get much done on the truck, But I did go out rock crawling here locally at the Hammers in Johnson Valley Ca....

We had guys from Vegas and North Carolina show up... FUN time to say the least...

But,Last weekend... I did get to install a 1 3/4'' sway bar on the 81'...Added some Poly bushings also, Made a world of a difference how the truck drives... Very effective addition...

Bobby

ca180 · 08-17-2008, 08:54 PM

Worked a little on this

Spent a good 6 hours total at the local self service salvage hunting parts for that truck and my wifes ford.

Spent a good bit of time dinking with my house, trying to finish remodeling my living room. I've found that crown molding sucks when your walls aren't completely square. Damn 1960's builders...

S10Fan · 08-17-2008, 08:58 PM

There’s an old guy on my route (I’m a UPS driver) that has been bugging me to clean out his shed. He knows I’m into trucks and he recently sold a 74 he bought new. No, its not what you think, the 74 was ROUGH. He said his shed was full of parts. I was reluctant because I knew he wouldn’t take any money from me. He pulled up next to me Friday and asked again, I gave in and went over there Saturday.

He had a parking lot full of tail light lenses, parking light lenses and marker lights, all cracked. LOL. Several dash bezels, all cracked/broken. A bunch of broken instrument panels, and several gauges that I’ll test. No tachs. I was able to sell 5 cast iron sbc 2-barrel intakes for him along with 5 pair of stock sbc bare heads. I know some guys that race asphalt and their rules require the cast iron stuff, they were very happy, so was my buddy.

I brought home 2 steering wheels that I’ll try and clean up. Also brought home a 250 cylinder head with a “script” steel valve cover. No, he wouldn’t take any money but he was tickled to death when my friends handed him some cash for the heads and intakes. He was going to take them to the scrap yard. Now he has a clean shed and a very full trash can at the curb.

Oh, and i forgot to add, now he has some "walking around money". His words.

Grande Rojo · 08-17-2008, 09:09 PM

Got a me a "ratrod" its a 57 ford and still needs some work..
Dont worry guys its chevy 350 powered.

cochino12 · 08-17-2008, 09:41 PM

Got the drop spindles installed on the Blazer today, still sanding on the kick panels, also got the carpet kit for the truck,

SCOTI · 08-17-2008, 09:44 PM

Worked all weekend.....

jrsmith_2010 · 08-17-2008, 09:49 PM

i got my cab of my 79 primered and body filled smooooooth, just need to get some more sanding done on her, then my bed should be gettin done sometime this week

87Lowrider · 08-17-2008, 09:49 PM

I know some of you don't like them, but, I got my Dakota Digital instrument panel installed in the truck this weekend. Turned out pretty well.

Ken

dammitmitchell · 08-17-2008, 09:53 PM

avsolutelt nothign all monies is tied up in the new house... who nees couches when you have an intake manifold leak?
apparently my wife..
waaa!

Rodms · 08-17-2008, 10:10 PM

Got some good news Friday and found out my heads are still ok,one thing we didn't tear up,and they are going to handle the new Bullet cam,got it picked up and in the block with new lifters,just got to degree it now and start reasemmbly ,hope Itdon't do what the comp cam did,Hopefully test and tune Wednessday,If all goes right

**N2TRUX** · 08-17-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

.... I used my homemade backspace tool and a fabbed pencil adapter to scribe a line for the required 30" tires......

Cool tool. Very creative!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grande Rojo

Got a me a "ratrod" its a 57 ford and still needs some work....Don't worry guys its Chevy 350 powered.

No apologies needed for me, I love old Fords too. I just "prefer" GM...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

..... I got my Dakota Digital instrument panel installed in the truck this weekend....

They did turn out nice.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-17-2008, 10:29 PM

this weekend i was unable to do anything truck related . sunday i had to go to my dad in the hospital and had a small birthday party for him there (82) and saturday we shopped and cleaned up at the house
im preparing a list of things to list here if anyone wants em

ton*loc · 08-17-2008, 10:47 PM

i did a lot of body work on my baby girl.

no pics of the body work though this is a before pic.

oh yea and i installed this

going to see what this 305 can handle

jrsmith_2010 · 08-17-2008, 10:53 PM

ahhh yes, body filler is ur friend, hold it, mold it, love it

Square84 · 08-17-2008, 11:21 PM

i picked up a new seat that is perfect but its blue and my interior is black. so contemplating wether to have the perfect seat recovered black or just paint the interior trim panels blue to match?

f.monroe · 08-17-2008, 11:24 PM

I didnt even look at my trucks this weekend . I wasnt here . We went on an in-state vacation . .
Thursday was in New Braunfels at Schliterbahn and a nice Bed and Breakfast Thurs. night .

Friday was floating the Comal River ,then to Cabellas for my oldest son to do some shopping , then to San Antonio for the evening . Stayed in a hotel on the river, ate at my favorite restaurant , Casa Rio , swam in the hotel pool on the 22nd floor which was real cool since it was open to the city and the scenery was cool .

Saturday was breakfast in San Antonio then on to the Hill Country. Went to Trade Days in Fredericksburg, Tx so the wife could shop a little . Lunch at Margaritas in Fredericksburg , bowling Sat night because the youngest boy wanted to go bowling , then relaxing in a nice B & B . I like B&B's over hotels since they are usually much nicer .

Sunday was suppose to be spent climbing Enchanted Rock outside Fredericksburg but the weather was unpredictable so we passed . We visited Cross Mountain since the climb was a lot shorter and we could get out of the weather sooner if it started raining . We let the boys play in Crabapple creek a little since they like the water flowing through there . I made a mistake in Georgetown and followed my wife into an IKEA store . That isnt my thing but I am a trooper . Then it was back home to unload , wash clothes , and get ready for Monday .

Pretty fun time .
Frank

**texassquarebodies** · 08-17-2008, 11:29 PM

Had to work saturday 6-2:30. I am starting a project that hasn't seen the road in 10 years. Had 10 years of crap piled on it. Got the trans put in my suburban.

ton*loc · 08-17-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrsmith_2010

ahhh yes, body filler is ur friend, hold it, mold it, love it

Dinos63 · 08-17-2008, 11:57 PM

got my 66 running and actually dug it out of my back yard and drove for the first time since in installed the lift( its two wheel drive) no speed demon

**N2TRUX** · 08-18-2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

....Stayed in a hotel on the river, ate at my favorite restaurant , Casa Rio ..... Frank

Sounds like a nice "Tour of Texas" Frank. Since your a Casa Rio fan, you should make it a point to reserve a dinner boat. We have done it a couple of times now with friends and family and loved it. You get great Casa Rio food, and a private tour of the river...

Dang Dino, how many trucks do you have?

08-17-2008, 07:21 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	What did you get done? I spent the weekend working around the house. Got a few small things done that needed my attention. Beyond that I washed my drivers just so they could get rained on. Spent time working around the pool, and made a small score on eBay. I have always wanted one of the tachs with the gas gauge built in. These don't pop up often and I have never seen an NOS one for sale. I bid way more than I should have, but it is NOS. What did you get done? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 08-17-2008 at 07:22 PM.

08-17-2008, 07:31 PM	#2
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: What did you get done? i got nothing done. Hurt my back at work this week, so it been a painful boring weekend =(. SWEET score N2TRUX! __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

08-17-2008, 07:39 PM	#3
85SBC400 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 74	Re: What did you get done? my truck has adopted a stumble/miss/weird thing this past week and i spent all day sat trying to trace it and can't figure it out. idles fine, all wires, plugs, cap, rotor, coil all check out. checked the timing and readjusted the carb thinking maybe witht he weather change lately it has gotten upset. none of this made any diference. but when i give it gas it shakes and runs very rough. and sometimes its worse then others. i dont get it.

08-17-2008, 07:41 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,696	Re: What did you get done? Started the job of hacking my inner bedsides on my '86 for some clearence for 20's. I used my homemade backspace tool and a fabbed pencil adapter to scribe a line for the required 30" tires. Then taped up the bedside and got busy with a cutoff wheel and grinder. The last pic shows a 27" tall tire in the opening. Also installed my CPP upper a-arms on my '71 2wd blazer. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-17-2008, 07:52 PM	#5
ed3196499 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Orleans La Posts: 125	Re: What did you get done? I just got the new carpet laid out in the truck and the console back in but it needs to be trimmed some so it will be back out agin before it gets covered. I als got the dash cover mocked in and started leaning the ac ducts in the sink __________________ Ed U.S. Coast Guard BMC (retired)

08-17-2008, 08:31 PM	#6
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: What did you get done? Well this weekend I didnt get much done on the truck, But I did go out rock crawling here locally at the Hammers in Johnson Valley Ca.... We had guys from Vegas and North Carolina show up... FUN time to say the least... But,Last weekend... I did get to install a 1 3/4'' sway bar on the 81'...Added some Poly bushings also, Made a world of a difference how the truck drives... Very effective addition... Bobby __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon... Last edited by hessian18; 08-17-2008 at 08:32 PM.

08-17-2008, 08:54 PM	#7
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: What did you get done? Worked a little on this Spent a good 6 hours total at the local self service salvage hunting parts for that truck and my wifes ford. Spent a good bit of time dinking with my house, trying to finish remodeling my living room. I've found that crown molding sucks when your walls aren't completely square. Damn 1960's builders...

08-17-2008, 08:58 PM	#8
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: What did you get done? There’s an old guy on my route (I’m a UPS driver) that has been bugging me to clean out his shed. He knows I’m into trucks and he recently sold a 74 he bought new. No, its not what you think, the 74 was ROUGH. He said his shed was full of parts. I was reluctant because I knew he wouldn’t take any money from me. He pulled up next to me Friday and asked again, I gave in and went over there Saturday. He had a parking lot full of tail light lenses, parking light lenses and marker lights, all cracked. LOL. Several dash bezels, all cracked/broken. A bunch of broken instrument panels, and several gauges that I’ll test. No tachs. I was able to sell 5 cast iron sbc 2-barrel intakes for him along with 5 pair of stock sbc bare heads. I know some guys that race asphalt and their rules require the cast iron stuff, they were very happy, so was my buddy. I brought home 2 steering wheels that I’ll try and clean up. Also brought home a 250 cylinder head with a “script” steel valve cover. No, he wouldn’t take any money but he was tickled to death when my friends handed him some cash for the heads and intakes. He was going to take them to the scrap yard. Now he has a clean shed and a very full trash can at the curb. Oh, and i forgot to add, now he has some "walking around money". His words. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F*d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver. Last edited by S10Fan; 08-17-2008 at 09:04 PM.*

08-17-2008, 09:09 PM	#9
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: What did you get done? Got a me a "ratrod" its a 57 ford and still needs some work.. Dont worry guys its chevy 350 powered. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

08-17-2008, 09:41 PM	#10
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: What did you get done? Got the drop spindles installed on the Blazer today, still sanding on the kick panels, also got the carpet kit for the truck, __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-17-2008, 09:44 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,960	Re: What did you get done? Worked all weekend..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-17-2008, 09:49 PM	#12
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: What did you get done? i got my cab of my 79 primered and body filled smooooooth, just need to get some more sanding done on her, then my bed should be gettin done sometime this week __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

08-17-2008, 09:49 PM	#13
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: What did you get done? I know some of you don't like them, but, I got my Dakota Digital instrument panel installed in the truck this weekend. Turned out pretty well. Ken __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside

08-17-2008, 09:53 PM	#14
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: What did you get done? avsolutelt nothign all monies is tied up in the new house... who nees couches when you have an intake manifold leak? apparently my wife.. waaa! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

08-17-2008, 10:10 PM	#15
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: What did you get done? Got some good news Friday and found out my heads are still ok,one thing we didn't tear up,and they are going to handle the new Bullet cam,got it picked up and in the block with new lifters,just got to degree it now and start reasemmbly ,hope Itdon't do what the comp cam did,Hopefully test and tune Wednessday,If all goes right __________________ Built chevy tuff!



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08-17-2008, 10:29 PM	#17
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: What did you get done? this weekend i was unable to do anything truck related . sunday i had to go to my dad in the hospital and had a small birthday party for him there (82) and saturday we shopped and cleaned up at the house im preparing a list of things to list here if anyone wants em __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-17-2008, 10:47 PM	#18
ton*loc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: sioux city iowa Posts: 178	Re: What did you get done? i did a lot of body work on my baby girl. no pics of the body work though this is a before pic. oh yea and i installed this going to see what this 305 can handle __________________ 1986 chevy c10 in the "build" process as we speak 358 flat tops, vortec heads, .500 lift cam, NOS power shot plate system, yada yada yada MMA PIX http://www.clgpix.com/MMA/Fighters/F...C/CoteTony.htm MMA RECORD 24-5 Last edited by tonloc; 08-17-2008 at 11:09 PM.*

08-17-2008, 10:53 PM	#19
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: What did you get done? ahhh yes, body filler is ur friend, hold it, mold it, love it __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

08-17-2008, 11:21 PM	#20
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: What did you get done? i picked up a new seat that is perfect but its blue and my interior is black. so contemplating wether to have the perfect seat recovered black or just paint the interior trim panels blue to match? __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

08-17-2008, 11:24 PM	#21
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: What did you get done? I didnt even look at my trucks this weekend . I wasnt here . We went on an in-state vacation . . Thursday was in New Braunfels at Schliterbahn and a nice Bed and Breakfast Thurs. night . Friday was floating the Comal River ,then to Cabellas for my oldest son to do some shopping , then to San Antonio for the evening . Stayed in a hotel on the river, ate at my favorite restaurant , Casa Rio , swam in the hotel pool on the 22nd floor which was real cool since it was open to the city and the scenery was cool . Saturday was breakfast in San Antonio then on to the Hill Country. Went to Trade Days in Fredericksburg, Tx so the wife could shop a little . Lunch at Margaritas in Fredericksburg , bowling Sat night because the youngest boy wanted to go bowling , then relaxing in a nice B & B . I like B&B's over hotels since they are usually much nicer . Sunday was suppose to be spent climbing Enchanted Rock outside Fredericksburg but the weather was unpredictable so we passed . We visited Cross Mountain since the climb was a lot shorter and we could get out of the weather sooner if it started raining . We let the boys play in Crabapple creek a little since they like the water flowing through there . I made a mistake in Georgetown and followed my wife into an IKEA store . That isnt my thing but I am a trooper . Then it was back home to unload , wash clothes , and get ready for Monday . Pretty fun time . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-17-2008, 11:29 PM	#22
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: What did you get done? Had to work saturday 6-2:30. I am starting a project that hasn't seen the road in 10 years. Had 10 years of crap piled on it. Got the trans put in my suburban. __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

08-17-2008, 11:57 PM	#24
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: What did you get done? got my 66 running and actually dug it out of my back yard and drove for the first time since in installed the lift( its two wheel drive) no speed demon Attached Images __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

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