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panhandler62 · 11-06-2006, 12:56 PM

I don't see a weekend thread so I guess I'll start one.

It was a messed up weekend. If anyone has looked in GD I have a prayer thread in there about my mother in law. As the situation develops I had to get my wife onto a plane Saturday morning so she could be with her mother in her last days.

I did get a few things done afterwards (staying busy helps.)

I put up a new chandelier in the dining room and replaced a hallway light fixture, watched Tony Stewert make a mockery of the chase format, watched the Redskins fail to loose to the Cowboys (despite their best efforts to do so) and cleaned up a huge mess of remodeling debris in the back yard.

I also got my truck running again. I had no spark. After doing some measurments I discovered that although I had 14v on one side of the Batt conector to the distributer I only had 8v where it actually conected to the distributer.

I replaced the conector and presto! She fired up cold and ran better than she has since I got her.

69TowRig · 11-06-2006, 01:23 PM

Nothing. But I did go to SEMA last week and see a few cool 67-72s!

boundstaffpress · 11-06-2006, 01:30 PM

Worked on brakes, adjusted my carrier bearing so it didn't rub and squeak on my driveshaft. Discovered that my rear axle u-bolts were all loose, and rusted real good, so I soaked them for a couple of days then cranked em down. Before I was done, I tightened up the covers on the back of my transfer case to stop some driveway leaks. Since I cleaned all the old grime off, I have discovered lots of new leaks. The PO says I'm taking away the character

**LockDoc** · 11-06-2006, 01:38 PM

I went and looked at a bunch of trucks with another forum member, cleaned up the vehicles and put them away for the winter, started cleaning out the shop (where did I get all this stuff anyway!), Took the headers off of the white truck to see if I can find my exhaust leak but they look good. Maybe I'll go ahead and put new ones on as long as I have them off....

So at least I got something done.

LockDoc

skchevota · 11-06-2006, 01:57 PM

ummm.... nothing. o, I did wash my other truck.

CochinoFilipino · 11-06-2006, 02:07 PM

Played golf, drank beer.
Built a dog house, drank beer.

**Palf70Step** · 11-06-2006, 02:13 PM

Added some parts to the 70 and tooks some away....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215286

67ChevyRedneck · 11-06-2006, 02:21 PM

It was too cold for me. I need 70 + outside to be productive...

Boise69 · 11-06-2006, 05:49 PM

winterized the bike, made my list from the LMC catalogue, and visited the inlaws in the great money grab city of chicago; sadly no truck work.

Machu10 · 11-06-2006, 06:16 PM

installed new under dash wiring harness, installed new tach cluster, and swapped my steering column for a tilt unit, removed seat to install my houndstooth covers, other than that it was a lazy weekend! lol

IvelDesigns · 11-06-2006, 06:29 PM

i put about 16 miles on my truck this weekend. That's 8 times more than i have every driven it.

gonna get plates and insurance this week some time.

I'm really trying to decide if i should just tear it down and slowly build it back up, or if i should do it part by part, or wait until i have a good pile of parts to put on it.

either way, it won't see snow/salt this winter.

Ram-Man · 11-06-2006, 06:42 PM

Started on the front suspension. It sure is nice to have this stuff finally all clean and ready to reassemble.

Boise69 · 11-06-2006, 06:48 PM

ram van - are those stock and you just cleaned and painted or did you do some upgrading with aftermarket parts? I'm trying to decide if i want to go tubular or just re-store what i've got with new oem parts. which way did you go?

Boise69 · 11-06-2006, 06:48 PM

RAM MAN i meant

1969k10stepside · 11-06-2006, 06:50 PM

I finished the lift kit on the 69 K10.....

Botietruck · 11-06-2006, 06:55 PM

For the past 3 weekends I've insulated the ceiling and walls in my garage, then hung 24 sheets of 12' sheetrock. This past weekend I taped all the joints and hopefully by the end of the week I'll have it in primer and ready to paint. Then...I can get back on my real project! I hate doing drywall!!!

glock35ipsc · 11-06-2006, 06:55 PM

Nothing truck related, as usual

But is did manage to get the interior of my snowmobile trailer done. I bought a plain Jane model and then insulated and finished the inside to my liking. Added a heater, cabinet, nice bright walls and ceiling, extra lights inside and loading lights on 3 sides outside, and it's own battery with outlets. Just need to finish up a few minor electrical issues, install a stereo, and I am off sledding this weekend!!!!!!!!!

Then, hopefully soon, I will be taking it down to ChevyDude to get GatorHyde sprayed on the floor!

Ram-Man · 11-06-2006, 07:09 PM

Boise69 I had everything sandblasted, frame, crossmember, & control arms. I bought upper and lower control arm shafts, drop spindels, ball joints, tie rods ends rubber stops, bolts, bolts, and more bolts, and on and on and on. Basically anything that moved is new.

Ram-Man · 11-06-2006, 07:10 PM

Nice trailer Glock35ipsc!!

Boise69 · 11-06-2006, 07:25 PM

do you / did you have a one stop source for all of this? Because i'm thinking tubular but on the other hand doing exactly what you just stated you've done. did you weigh both options to?

Ram-Man · 11-06-2006, 07:59 PM

Boise69 I bought the kit from performanceonline I probably could have went tubular but it still would have cost several hundred more.

chevyboy55 · 11-06-2006, 09:34 PM

It was parents weekend at the college my daughter goes to so we went & visited my daughter & my money( I miss them both!)

Rick Mills · 11-06-2006, 09:45 PM

Drove my pickup for about 1/2 hour and developed an electrical problem. Radio lost power and then I noticed a discharge on the amp meeter. Looked under the dash and "YUCK". Whoever wired the air pump-air bags, radio, etc. use red wire to do everything.
What a pain.

beater69 · 11-06-2006, 10:46 PM

Got my 82 crossmember bolted it my 69 and modified the hydroboost/mc to bolt to the firewall still have the linkage to fight and the brake lines.....YIPEE!!!!! (sarcasm!)

*Shane* · 11-06-2006, 11:01 PM

got the motor and tranny moved from the 6 cylinder position to the V8 position.

slowly but surely, I am gonna drive this damn truck for the first time in 4 years here pretty soon.

11-06-2006, 12:56 PM	#1
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	What did you get done this weekend I don't see a weekend thread so I guess I'll start one. It was a messed up weekend. If anyone has looked in GD I have a prayer thread in there about my mother in law. As the situation develops I had to get my wife onto a plane Saturday morning so she could be with her mother in her last days. I did get a few things done afterwards (staying busy helps.) I put up a new chandelier in the dining room and replaced a hallway light fixture, watched Tony Stewert make a mockery of the chase format, watched the Redskins fail to loose to the Cowboys (despite their best efforts to do so) and cleaned up a huge mess of remodeling debris in the back yard. I also got my truck running again. I had no spark. After doing some measurments I discovered that although I had 14v on one side of the Batt conector to the distributer I only had 8v where it actually conected to the distributer. I replaced the conector and presto! She fired up cold and ran better than she has since I got her. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

11-06-2006, 01:23 PM	#2
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: What did you get done this weekend Nothing. But I did go to SEMA last week and see a few cool 67-72s! __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

11-06-2006, 01:30 PM	#3
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: What did you get done this weekend Worked on brakes, adjusted my carrier bearing so it didn't rub and squeak on my driveshaft. Discovered that my rear axle u-bolts were all loose, and rusted real good, so I soaked them for a couple of days then cranked em down. Before I was done, I tightened up the covers on the back of my transfer case to stop some driveway leaks. Since I cleaned all the old grime off, I have discovered lots of new leaks. The PO says I'm taking away the character __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

11-06-2006, 01:38 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: What did you get done this weekend I went and looked at a bunch of trucks with another forum member, cleaned up the vehicles and put them away for the winter, started cleaning out the shop (where did I get all this stuff anyway!), Took the headers off of the white truck to see if I can find my exhaust leak but they look good. Maybe I'll go ahead and put new ones on as long as I have them off.... So at least I got something done. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-06-2006, 01:57 PM	#5
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: What did you get done this weekend ummm.... nothing. o, I did wash my other truck.

11-06-2006, 02:07 PM	#6
CochinoFilipino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Republic of California Posts: 345	Re: What did you get done this weekend Played golf, drank beer. Built a dog house, drank beer. __________________ '67 C10 Short Stepside 5.0TPI/700R4

11-06-2006, 02:13 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: What did you get done this weekend Added some parts to the 70 and tooks some away.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=215286 __________________ 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!

11-06-2006, 02:21 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: What did you get done this weekend It was too cold for me. I need 70 + outside to be productive... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-06-2006, 05:49 PM	#9
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: What did you get done this weekend winterized the bike, made my list from the LMC catalogue, and visited the inlaws in the great money grab city of chicago; sadly no truck work.

11-06-2006, 06:16 PM	#10
Machu10 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 38	Re: What did you get done this weekend installed new under dash wiring harness, installed new tach cluster, and swapped my steering column for a tilt unit, removed seat to install my houndstooth covers, other than that it was a lazy weekend! lol __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super ShortBox, Factory Big Block, A/C PS PB. 71 Cheyenne LWB, 350, A/C, 48k Miles 70 Olds Cutlass Convert, A/C, 350 auto, 66k actual miles. 82 Corvette, Triple Black, 32k Miles, Had since new. 85 Caprice Coupe, Bottle fed 383 Stroker, 30k miles. 06 Dodge Charger Daytona, Top Banana Hemi.

11-06-2006, 06:29 PM	#11
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: What did you get done this weekend i put about 16 miles on my truck this weekend. That's 8 times more than i have every driven it. gonna get plates and insurance this week some time. I'm really trying to decide if i should just tear it down and slowly build it back up, or if i should do it part by part, or wait until i have a good pile of parts to put on it. either way, it won't see snow/salt this winter. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

11-06-2006, 06:42 PM	#12
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: What did you get done this weekend Started on the front suspension. It sure is nice to have this stuff finally all clean and ready to reassemble. Attached Images

11-06-2006, 06:48 PM	#13
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: What did you get done this weekend ram van - are those stock and you just cleaned and painted or did you do some upgrading with aftermarket parts? I'm trying to decide if i want to go tubular or just re-store what i've got with new oem parts. which way did you go? __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

11-06-2006, 06:50 PM	#15
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: What did you get done this weekend I finished the lift kit on the 69 K10..... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 11-06-2006 at 06:51 PM.

11-06-2006, 06:55 PM	#16
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: What did you get done this weekend For the past 3 weekends I've insulated the ceiling and walls in my garage, then hung 24 sheets of 12' sheetrock. This past weekend I taped all the joints and hopefully by the end of the week I'll have it in primer and ready to paint. Then...I can get back on my real project! I hate doing drywall!!! __________________ 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!



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11-06-2006, 06:55 PM	#17
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: What did you get done this weekend Nothing truck related, as usual But is did manage to get the interior of my snowmobile trailer done. I bought a plain Jane model and then insulated and finished the inside to my liking. Added a heater, cabinet, nice bright walls and ceiling, extra lights inside and loading lights on 3 sides outside, and it's own battery with outlets. Just need to finish up a few minor electrical issues, install a stereo, and I am off sledding this weekend!!!!!!!!! Then, hopefully soon, I will be taking it down to ChevyDude to get GatorHyde sprayed on the floor! Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-06-2006, 07:09 PM	#18
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: What did you get done this weekend Boise69 I had everything sandblasted, frame, crossmember, & control arms. I bought upper and lower control arm shafts, drop spindels, ball joints, tie rods ends rubber stops, bolts, bolts, and more bolts, and on and on and on. Basically anything that moved is new.

11-06-2006, 07:10 PM	#19
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: What did you get done this weekend Nice trailer Glock35ipsc!!

11-06-2006, 07:25 PM	#20
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: What did you get done this weekend do you / did you have a one stop source for all of this? Because i'm thinking tubular but on the other hand doing exactly what you just stated you've done. did you weigh both options to?

11-06-2006, 07:59 PM	#21
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: What did you get done this weekend Boise69 I bought the kit from performanceonline I probably could have went tubular but it still would have cost several hundred more.

11-06-2006, 09:34 PM	#22
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: What did you get done this weekend It was parents weekend at the college my daughter goes to so we went & visited my daughter & my money( I miss them both!)

11-06-2006, 09:45 PM	#23
Rick Mills Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 351	Re: What did you get done this weekend Drove my pickup for about 1/2 hour and developed an electrical problem. Radio lost power and then I noticed a discharge on the amp meeter. Looked under the dash and "YUCK". Whoever wired the air pump-air bags, radio, etc. use red wire to do everything. What a pain. __________________ The Fastor Pastor '68 swb, 447 BBC/ 6-71 Weiand, Dual 950 Bigs Carbs/ 2 1/2" Header tubes - 4" collectors/ M-21 4speed: '70 swb; TH-400 - bagged & shaved. Looking for new engine or parts. Wife - Original {A Real Classic!}

11-06-2006, 10:46 PM	#24
beater69 Sinister Exaggerator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 111	Re: What did you get done this weekend Got my 82 crossmember bolted it my 69 and modified the hydroboost/mc to bolt to the firewall still have the linkage to fight and the brake lines.....YIPEE!!!!! (sarcasm!) __________________ 69 c10 Chevy Long Fleet 350/350 under construction Poor man's disc brake upgrade with HydroBoost from '82 diesel Blazer tank with "John Fabris" stake pocket filler (Genius!)

11-06-2006, 11:01 PM	#25
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: What did you get done this weekend got the motor and tranny moved from the 6 cylinder position to the V8 position. slowly but surely, I am gonna drive this damn truck for the first time in 4 years here pretty soon.

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