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subtle71 · 04-04-2005, 01:45 AM

What a busy weekend this one was! Started out Friday early afternoon heading for Oklahoma from south Mississippi. One of my good friend's and I went to pick up the 1971 Chevy Suburban (2wd) he just bought! ROAD TRIP!!

We got in the hotel around midnight. Loaded up the 'burb Saturday morning and by 9am we were back on the road. Made it back just in time to unload the new toy in the dark Saturday evening! Shined her up and took her for quick spin! Nice find. Nice addition to his collection. He also owns a 1970 Chevy short step and he just joined the board about a week ago! Welcome to the club ebbhightower!

Dean

skokie · 04-04-2005, 02:05 AM

Got a new front end wiring harness for the truck. Mine looks like a squirrel on crack got ahold of it. I worked today and I am taking tomorrow off so guess what I will be doing

longnlow72 · 04-04-2005, 02:07 AM

went to swap meet got a bumper and a few things, smoothed my tailgate out

RicksTrucks · 04-04-2005, 02:20 AM

Quick road trip to Kansas. Met up with hilljob26 at cadiac's place. Had a nice visit. Also dropped by XXL's place. Saw a lot of grass fires between Wichita and Tulsa.

5150 · 04-04-2005, 02:33 AM

Went to my truck page and drooled over my flames. Cussed a bunch cause I still don't have it 8 months and counting....

Sweet Burb!

**Palf70Step** · 04-04-2005, 05:36 AM

Dd some more body work on the 70. Found a lot more bondo in the drivers fender than what was orginally thought to be there. I guess we'll see what it takes for cut and paste on wether I replace it or not.

72shadetree · 04-04-2005, 07:54 AM

well after wrecking mine 2 months ago i got staryed on it.finished striping new frame and pressure washing it with oven cleaner.cleaned up around shop a little.now i get to call in a few minutes to make sure the sand blaster is ready for it

68C15 · 04-04-2005, 08:07 AM

what I did this weekend is much too embarrasing to mention again. lets just say that things can only get better.

jamis · 04-04-2005, 08:30 AM

Had to work Sat., wanted to rest on Sun. but the wife was *****ing at the kids, so I went to the garage for some peice and quite and to smoke a Cohiba.....then I got bored and did this

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72gord · 04-04-2005, 08:34 AM

Went to board member Bernie's on Saturday and picked up a few parts for really good price!! Went to my oldest son's for a little while and watched as he started assembly of his sb 400 (looked like Santa had been there,boxes and new parts all over). Sunday I finished painting and put the hood back on the tractor and burnt a brush pile in the yard...which started a hollow tree on fire..which is still smoking yet this morning and my wife keeps saying '' I told you not to burn that pile''

dubie · 04-04-2005, 09:10 AM

I went and started my truck, does that count?

**Yukon Jack** · 04-04-2005, 10:11 AM

Got my kick panel vents cleaned up and painted. Now can reassemble and install them. Also started cleaning up the parking break assembly. Will paint it prior to install also. Got the transmission and t/case holes cut in the carpet and got one of the shifter boot retainers cleaned up and painted. Other one is already painted. Started to figure out where to put the power steering cooler. Looks like directly under the radiator support will work well.

Fired up the truck and took it to 3,000 rpm a couple times - I just love the headache open headers give me!

Looked at the Blazer too - it looks so sad sitting on jack stands awaiting it's turn - it really needs to be driven!!

Mudder · 04-04-2005, 12:00 PM

Got rid of all the coolent leaks and drove it around yesterday for a little while. Got the headers redone at Airborne Coatings and a new performer intake. The best I can tell is the hesitation is gone that I was having with the rpm airgap. Need to check timing and adjust carb now. Got a lot of stuff to do in the next 3 weeks.

chevybill · 04-04-2005, 12:15 PM

reinstalled trailing arms after por 15 treatment, new rear springs (3 inch drop) and reinstalled my rearend with the new 5 lug axles, eaton posi unit, and brackets for rear wheel disc brakes.

jtminton · 04-04-2005, 12:21 PM

Stripped and primered half of my hood.

Daks · 04-04-2005, 01:24 PM

I did my first ever bed swap =)

Took off the old bed, scraped off all the large chunks of dirt, $10.00 at the local car wash spraying it off. Looked pretty decent for a daily driver after putting a few coats of that rust prohibitive paint type stuff on it.

What else... Fixed a bunch of chopped up and jury rigged wiring and put on a new rear bumper. Started stripping out the interior for cleaning and such.

And the best part, got a nice sunburn as a reminder that I didnt spend my entire weekend inside on the computer!!

72 Cheyenne402 · 04-04-2005, 01:32 PM

I bought a new bed for my truck and haulled it home

JerseyGirl · 04-04-2005, 01:38 PM

Pulled an engine out the '69 & sold it to Crews!

Did a few tows...kept me busy for the weekend!

mocwon · 04-04-2005, 02:07 PM

Installed Vintage Air under dash unit in cab, wired it and plumbed it (in-cab portion only); ran speaker wires for all six speakers; wired up radio/CD pigtail; painted door panels, kick panels, A-pillar panels; painted fuel injection runners, throttle body, manifold and other miscellaneous parts. Helped a buddy wire and install outdoor low voltage lights in his back yard; about 200' of wiring. I had to come back to my desk job today so I could rest.

68haywagon · 04-04-2005, 02:17 PM

Pumped out the basement after 3+ inches of rain

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No truck work...

Mike

fade94 · 04-04-2005, 02:23 PM

Pulled the clip I am going to sell off of the 69 short frame.
Sat the 67 clip on it to get it out of harms way.
Pulled the cab I am using off of the parts truck. Putting a 67 small rear window on along with the short fleet bed I traded my step side for.
Could have gotten more done but I worked Saturday and only worked on the truck(s) for about 5 hours on Sunday.

shifty · 04-04-2005, 02:43 PM

Weeded the yard. Tried to find time to work on the truck - wanted to remove the seat and fix the springs, then rewire the new HEI ignition and add a tach, oil and temp gauge (3-way cluster) but it didn't happen.

Stranded in Virginia for a wedding friday thru sunday this coming weekend, so no work on the truck then either. Might be installing power steering the following weekend if all goes well

busterwivell · 04-04-2005, 03:02 PM

I drove the Chevelle over to Goodguys, Del Mar and back. Friday, my wife bought me a body rotiserie so we can get started on the 47. A far cry from the day my buddy and I unloaded the 47 by the shop and she told him to get that pile of crap out of her yard! She also found the seats she wants in it from a 2002 Cadillac, with heat/cool(?), 4 lumbar, and massage(?).........hey, at least she's getting excited about the car........look what happened when she got interested in the old Studebaker!

stingray72 · 04-04-2005, 03:05 PM

watched basketball... will watch again tonight.

I drove my truck to watch basketball, does that count? I do need to get a new power steering pump. Anyone need practice changing one? I've been too lazy to do it

71-longbed · 04-04-2005, 03:16 PM

i put gas in it and drove it to the movies and to a couple friends places .... last night on the way home from work .. i got followed by a cop for about 6 or 7 blocks.. made several turns and he followed right behind ... it was 3am and no one was around .. he was just waiting for me to do something wrong .. never pulled me over though

04-04-2005, 01:45 AM	#1
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Busy Weekend, What did you do? What a busy weekend this one was! Started out Friday early afternoon heading for Oklahoma from south Mississippi. One of my good friend's and I went to pick up the 1971 Chevy Suburban (2wd) he just bought! ROAD TRIP!! We got in the hotel around midnight. Loaded up the 'burb Saturday morning and by 9am we were back on the road. Made it back just in time to unload the new toy in the dark Saturday evening! Shined her up and took her for quick spin! Nice find. Nice addition to his collection. He also owns a 1970 Chevy short step and he just joined the board about a week ago! Welcome to the club ebbhightower! Dean Attached Images __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

04-04-2005, 02:05 AM	#2
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,335	Got a new front end wiring harness for the truck. Mine looks like a squirrel on crack got ahold of it. I worked today and I am taking tomorrow off so guess what I will be doing __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

04-04-2005, 02:07 AM	#3
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	went to swap meet got a bumper and a few things, smoothed my tailgate out __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

04-04-2005, 02:20 AM	#4
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Quick road trip to Kansas. Met up with hilljob26 at cadiac's place. Had a nice visit. Also dropped by XXL's place. Saw a lot of grass fires between Wichita and Tulsa. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

04-04-2005, 02:33 AM	#5
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Went to my truck page and drooled over my flames. Cussed a bunch cause I still don't have it 8 months and counting.... Sweet Burb! __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

04-04-2005, 05:36 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,979	Dd some more body work on the 70. Found a lot more bondo in the drivers fender than what was orginally thought to be there. I guess we'll see what it takes for cut and paste on wether I replace it or not. __________________ 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!

04-04-2005, 07:54 AM	#7
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	well after wrecking mine 2 months ago i got staryed on it.finished striping new frame and pressure washing it with oven cleaner.cleaned up around shop a little.now i get to call in a few minutes to make sure the sand blaster is ready for it __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

04-04-2005, 08:07 AM	#8
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	what I did this weekend is much too embarrasing to mention again. lets just say that things can only get better. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

04-04-2005, 08:30 AM	#9
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Had to work Sat., wanted to rest on Sun. but the wife was ****ing at the kids, so I went to the garage for some peice and quite and to smoke a Cohiba.....then I got bored and did this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=149406 __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity.*" ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

04-04-2005, 08:34 AM	#10
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 602	Went to board member Bernie's on Saturday and picked up a few parts for really good price!! Went to my oldest son's for a little while and watched as he started assembly of his sb 400 (looked like Santa had been there,boxes and new parts all over). Sunday I finished painting and put the hood back on the tractor and burnt a brush pile in the yard...which started a hollow tree on fire..which is still smoking yet this morning and my wife keeps saying '' I told you not to burn that pile''

04-04-2005, 09:10 AM	#11
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I went and started my truck, does that count? Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795 Last edited by dubie; 04-04-2005 at 09:10 AM.

04-04-2005, 10:11 AM	#12
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Got my kick panel vents cleaned up and painted. Now can reassemble and install them. Also started cleaning up the parking break assembly. Will paint it prior to install also. Got the transmission and t/case holes cut in the carpet and got one of the shifter boot retainers cleaned up and painted. Other one is already painted. Started to figure out where to put the power steering cooler. Looks like directly under the radiator support will work well. Fired up the truck and took it to 3,000 rpm a couple times - I just love the headache open headers give me! Looked at the Blazer too - it looks so sad sitting on jack stands awaiting it's turn - it really needs to be driven!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-04-2005, 12:00 PM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Got rid of all the coolent leaks and drove it around yesterday for a little while. Got the headers redone at Airborne Coatings and a new performer intake. The best I can tell is the hesitation is gone that I was having with the rpm airgap. Need to check timing and adjust carb now. Got a lot of stuff to do in the next 3 weeks.

04-04-2005, 12:15 PM	#14
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	reinstalled trailing arms after por 15 treatment, new rear springs (3 inch drop) and reinstalled my rearend with the new 5 lug axles, eaton posi unit, and brackets for rear wheel disc brakes. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint Last edited by chevybill; 04-04-2005 at 12:15 PM.

04-04-2005, 12:21 PM	#15
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	Stripped and primered half of my hood. __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."



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04-04-2005, 01:24 PM	#16
Daks I like crayons Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 80	I did my first ever bed swap =) Took off the old bed, scraped off all the large chunks of dirt, $10.00 at the local car wash spraying it off. Looked pretty decent for a daily driver after putting a few coats of that rust prohibitive paint type stuff on it. What else... Fixed a bunch of chopped up and jury rigged wiring and put on a new rear bumper. Started stripping out the interior for cleaning and such. And the best part, got a nice sunburn as a reminder that I didnt spend my entire weekend inside on the computer!!

04-04-2005, 01:32 PM	#17
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	I bought a new bed for my truck and haulled it home

04-04-2005, 01:38 PM	#18
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Pulled an engine out the '69 & sold it to Crews! Did a few tows...kept me busy for the weekend! __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

04-04-2005, 02:07 PM	#19
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Installed Vintage Air under dash unit in cab, wired it and plumbed it (in-cab portion only); ran speaker wires for all six speakers; wired up radio/CD pigtail; painted door panels, kick panels, A-pillar panels; painted fuel injection runners, throttle body, manifold and other miscellaneous parts. Helped a buddy wire and install outdoor low voltage lights in his back yard; about 200' of wiring. I had to come back to my desk job today so I could rest. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

04-04-2005, 02:17 PM	#20
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Pumped out the basement after 3+ inches of rain . No truck work... Mike __________________ 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

04-04-2005, 02:23 PM	#21
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	Pulled the clip I am going to sell off of the 69 short frame. Sat the 67 clip on it to get it out of harms way. Pulled the cab I am using off of the parts truck. Putting a 67 small rear window on along with the short fleet bed I traded my step side for. Could have gotten more done but I worked Saturday and only worked on the truck(s) for about 5 hours on Sunday. __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear

04-04-2005, 02:43 PM	#22
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Weeded the yard. Tried to find time to work on the truck - wanted to remove the seat and fix the springs, then rewire the new HEI ignition and add a tach, oil and temp gauge (3-way cluster) but it didn't happen. Stranded in Virginia for a wedding friday thru sunday this coming weekend, so no work on the truck then either. Might be installing power steering the following weekend if all goes well __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-04-2005, 03:02 PM	#23
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I drove the Chevelle over to Goodguys, Del Mar and back. Friday, my wife bought me a body rotiserie so we can get started on the 47. A far cry from the day my buddy and I unloaded the 47 by the shop and she told him to get that pile of crap out of her yard! She also found the seats she wants in it from a 2002 Cadillac, with heat/cool(?), 4 lumbar, and massage(?).........hey, at least she's getting excited about the car........look what happened when she got interested in the old Studebaker! __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

04-04-2005, 03:05 PM	#24
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	watched basketball... will watch again tonight. I drove my truck to watch basketball, does that count? I do need to get a new power steering pump. Anyone need practice changing one? I've been too lazy to do it __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

04-04-2005, 03:16 PM	#25
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i put gas in it and drove it to the movies and to a couple friends places .... last night on the way home from work .. i got followed by a cop for about 6 or 7 blocks.. made several turns and he followed right behind ... it was 3am and no one was around .. he was just waiting for me to do something wrong .. never pulled me over though __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

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