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OhioDan · 04-25-2006, 04:53 AM

Installed tilt steering column. Looks good. Mounted it as far forward as I could. Need all the help I can get to get my belly under it.

Yeller68 · 04-25-2006, 07:26 AM

Not much. Finished painting wheels. Have got bed wood ready to go in, waiting on body guy to finish up the bed. Looking forward to having a whole truck.

Tx Firefighter · 04-25-2006, 09:54 AM

Big weekend for me...

Swapped a 350 engine into my beater in place of the 292 inline 6
Built new exhaust for the V8. Did it all my self.
Converted the beater to power steering at the same time.
Put new wheels and tires on the beater.

Lippyp · 04-25-2006, 02:16 PM

More of a week really, cleared about 40 feet of brambles to find the fallen wire fencing at the back of the house in France, re-fenced it, cut two acres of grass with my trusty mower, cut some more brambles, went to the dump twice, kept out of the way of the carpenter fitting our new stairs, drank some wine and some cold beers now and then, ate some nice food, trimmed a couple of trees, saw a couple of friends, did a few bits and pieces around the house, discovered we have a resident snake in our ruined stone outbuilding (the old bread oven) and various other bits and pieces, then drove back yesterday for 16 1/2 hours straight, about 850-900 miles.

Oh and I also found wht I hope will be a good basis for a rat rod, it's an old 20's/30's car, possibly American not sure as I couldn't see it close up. It's been chopped into a truck at some point and had a home built crane presumably for hauling logs attaxched on the back as it's in a shed next to a sawmill (it's nbeen there a long long time looking at it) the rear frame has been repaired/reinforced with wood! (maybe during WWII) Just got to persuade the wife it's a good idea, find the owner and see if they'll part with it and then get it home!

CochinoFilipino · 04-25-2006, 02:31 PM

Learned that an Old Navy synthetic Fleece Sweater is not the best arm protection when welding.

thecatseye66 · 04-25-2006, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CochinoFilipino

Learned that an Old Navy synthetic Fleece Sweater is not the best arm protection when welding.

Something tells me that was a painful lesson...

CochinoFilipino · 04-25-2006, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecatseye66

Something tells me that was a painful lesson...

No. It was just enough to burn through the sweater and let me know. Didn't even leave a mark.

Okay, my truck/car related anwers: Diagnosed that cold start injector is not getting any voltage. Fit and welded inner fender apron on the Stang. Pulled the radiator support from parts mustang. Drank Beer.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-25-2006, 08:40 PM

Heres a pic of the old and new frame horns that I replaced..

CoolRide · 04-25-2006, 11:07 PM

I painted my truck. Replaced the outside pass door handle, found out that that was not the problem got a new latch assembly and massive (1 & 1/4") front sway arm $40 at junkyard today.

CR

04-25-2006, 04:53 AM	#26
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Installed tilt steering column. Looks good. Mounted it as far forward as I could. Need all the help I can get to get my belly under it. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started. Last edited by OhioDan; 04-25-2006 at 04:54 AM.

04-25-2006, 07:26 AM	#27
Yeller68 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Villa Rica, Ga Posts: 297	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Not much. Finished painting wheels. Have got bed wood ready to go in, waiting on body guy to finish up the bed. Looking forward to having a whole truck.

04-25-2006, 09:54 AM	#28
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Big weekend for me... Swapped a 350 engine into my beater in place of the 292 inline 6 Built new exhaust for the V8. Did it all my self. Converted the beater to power steering at the same time. Put new wheels and tires on the beater. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-25-2006, 02:16 PM	#29
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: What did you get done this weekend? More of a week really, cleared about 40 feet of brambles to find the fallen wire fencing at the back of the house in France, re-fenced it, cut two acres of grass with my trusty mower, cut some more brambles, went to the dump twice, kept out of the way of the carpenter fitting our new stairs, drank some wine and some cold beers now and then, ate some nice food, trimmed a couple of trees, saw a couple of friends, did a few bits and pieces around the house, discovered we have a resident snake in our ruined stone outbuilding (the old bread oven) and various other bits and pieces, then drove back yesterday for 16 1/2 hours straight, about 850-900 miles. Oh and I also found wht I hope will be a good basis for a rat rod, it's an old 20's/30's car, possibly American not sure as I couldn't see it close up. It's been chopped into a truck at some point and had a home built crane presumably for hauling logs attaxched on the back as it's in a shed next to a sawmill (it's nbeen there a long long time looking at it) the rear frame has been repaired/reinforced with wood! (maybe during WWII) Just got to persuade the wife it's a good idea, find the owner and see if they'll part with it and then get it home! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

04-25-2006, 02:31 PM	#30
CochinoFilipino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Republic of California Posts: 345	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Learned that an Old Navy synthetic Fleece Sweater is not the best arm protection when welding. __________________ '67 C10 Short Stepside 5.0TPI/700R4

04-25-2006, 08:40 PM	#33
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: What did you get done this weekend? Heres a pic of the old and new frame horns that I replaced.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-25-2006, 11:07 PM	#34
CoolRide Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 85	Re: What did you get done this weekend? I painted my truck. Replaced the outside pass door handle, found out that that was not the problem got a new latch assembly and massive (1 & 1/4") front sway arm $40 at junkyard today. CR



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