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**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2007, 10:41 PM

I spent Saturday working on projects on the computer. I did research for my trip to Denver on Spring break. That took up a lot more time than I expected.

I took my wife's Denali to get the oil changed and tires rotated. While I was out I dropped by the new car dealer and took a test drive.

This thing had a 6.2 litre motor with a 6 speed transmission that you could paddle shift. It had a really nice exhaust rumble and would really set you back in the seat when launched.

What was it? An 07 Denali XL! This thing is a hot rod by all standards. If you didn't know you were in an AWD SUV, you would swear it was a sports car. They are very impressive.

Today I watched by daughter play in a volleyball tournament. They swept their pool...

What did you get done?

1969k10stepside · 02-25-2007, 10:44 PM

Well,nothing on the 79 besides look at it

(Its waiting its turn for a resto).Did finish the rebuilding the axles on my 71 though and cleaned the shop,it was a mess.You can sorta walk in it now

Srubydo1986 · 02-25-2007, 11:37 PM

Paint my 350 along with all the bracket for the engine (bracket are painted with a bed liner paint to give it a semi gloss textured look to it) also painted the headers (cause they looked like crap next to the motor and if the paint comes of o well). Took the transmission to my tranny guy to get it rebuilt (should be done by end this week).

Other then that nothing just watched it snow and get even madder at weather cause snow slows me down even more.

cliffsta · 02-25-2007, 11:41 PM

In the last 7 days I must have fielded 15 offers on the trucks, got a couple that seem serious. Gonna be a lot of cell phone minutes used in the next few days.

Otherwise, I worked 31 hours in the last four days, nothing else has touched my life, except serious truck withdrawals, but I'm almost over it. I think.

Low87 · 02-25-2007, 11:46 PM

Worked on the truck Fri, at the shop Sat, and around the house Sun.

f.monroe · 02-25-2007, 11:58 PM

I was busy . My 7 yr old had a basket ball game Fri. night and two Sat. I got my new BFG 255/70's mounted and installed on the truck . I cleaned a set of Rallys I have and listed them on ebay . I installed my cheap ebay mirrors . Rinsed the trucks off and took a couple pics . I posted a Pics of My trucks post . Me and my sons did a little target shooting . 9mm Taurus . we also spent a couple hours this afternoon exploring the woods on our property . The boys had never been so deep in the brush on our property . It was nice today so we grilled outside for lunch and dinner . Frank

bigblock73 · 02-26-2007, 12:02 AM

Helped a friend install a heater in his garage Sat, Sunday was spent shoveling 12 inches of snow and raking the roof....then shoveling again since it snowed again after I finished the first time!

pcmcobra · 02-26-2007, 12:03 AM

I love the paddle shift. My friend bought an audi last year w/ the 6 sp paddle shift, I had the tires worn down by the time we got back from our "beverage" run. They are a blast!

84slopwaggin · 02-26-2007, 12:11 AM

I got my Hooker headers installed this week on the 85LWB. I got the rest of the exhaust welded Saturday morning. Hookers are bigger than Flowtechs I've used in the past. I now have to get a mini starter for the increased clearance. The Magnaflows are really quiet with the 2.25 pipe dumped at the axle. I hope to get the mini starter installed next weekend.

poolboy65-ls1 · 02-26-2007, 12:40 AM

Still waiting for my drop kit to arrive. Played in a 9 ball tournament this weekend. Did alright but didn't win

82c10 · 02-26-2007, 01:12 AM

well, saturday i worked most of the day, but friday i got a lot done on the car, i bought it last sunday night, i gapped the plugs to specs a couple days before friday, and friday i cleaned the IAC, adjusted the tps, cleaned the MAF, today i cleaned the TB, it now idle's a whole lot better, and i think i got just one or two more things to do on it, the tag is out so i haven't got to really drive it other then when i picked it up, i am planning on sandblasting, and primering the door when i start bodywork, and that is about all, a kid i went to high school with also asked me if i wanted to sell my truck, so if i can make time in the next few weeks to put it all back together i may have it sold, i plan on getting another motor for it, and still haven't recieved my tranny for it, so i'll need to find a tranny , but i think i have both of those covered, i figure i will get one of the motors from a buddy of mine, and put gaskets in it, and rebuild the heads, and put it in there, and either get a tranny from the same guy, or get one from the pull-a-part, but anyways i need to get it together so i can get it sold and out of my yard

Russell · 02-26-2007, 01:17 AM

Absolutely nothing done on my GMC...

I did finalize the deal on my 5.3L, and tore my quad to bits though!

Maybe next week I'll finish off my interior restoration project, and post a few pics...

longhorn71 · 02-26-2007, 02:58 AM

sanded the blazer down and found more rust in the rear bed of the blazer

cut and repaired the rusted rear bed masked the blazer up for primer

swb85 · 02-26-2007, 10:21 AM

Replaced the factory clutch fan and shroud with a 16" electric puller, aluminum shroud & Be Cool controller. Can't believe the difference, wish I'd done it long ago. Also pulled the evap system out since it wasn't hooked up to anything.

BowTieOgre · 02-26-2007, 11:46 AM

I cleaned up the garage a bit, did some grinding on the '70 frame for the new drop xmem, put new rallys on the Blazer and built a PC for my buddy.

I really need put the '73 aside so I can get moving on the '70 build if im going to bring it to the meet!

jdmaffeo · 02-26-2007, 12:55 PM

Friday night I tore out the complete frone suspension and steering components. I have the PST bushing set and all new inner and outer tie rods, pitman arm, idler arm that I am going to install. Saturday I cleaned up the arms and was able to disassembel the upper a arms. I also sand blasted almost everything except the lower a-ams. Today I will disassemble the lowers and get them blasted. Hopefully I will start powder coating today! If all goes as planned I will order the spindles and springs by the end of the week! Here are a few pics of what I started with! UGLY!!

02-25-2007, 10:41 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	What did you get done? 02/25 I spent Saturday working on projects on the computer. I did research for my trip to Denver on Spring break. That took up a lot more time than I expected. I took my wife's Denali to get the oil changed and tires rotated. While I was out I dropped by the new car dealer and took a test drive. This thing had a 6.2 litre motor with a 6 speed transmission that you could paddle shift. It had a really nice exhaust rumble and would really set you back in the seat when launched. What was it? An 07 Denali XL! This thing is a hot rod by all standards. If you didn't know you were in an AWD SUV, you would swear it was a sports car. They are very impressive. Today I watched by daughter play in a volleyball tournament. They swept their pool... 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"

02-25-2007, 10:44 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 Well,nothing on the 79 besides look at it (Its waiting its turn for a resto).Did finish the rebuilding the axles on my 71 though and cleaned the shop,it was a mess.You can sorta walk in it now

02-25-2007, 11:37 PM	#3
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 Paint my 350 along with all the bracket for the engine (bracket are painted with a bed liner paint to give it a semi gloss textured look to it) also painted the headers (cause they looked like crap next to the motor and if the paint comes of o well). Took the transmission to my tranny guy to get it rebuilt (should be done by end this week). Other then that nothing just watched it snow and get even madder at weather cause snow slows me down even more. Last edited by Srubydo1986; 02-25-2007 at 11:37 PM.

02-25-2007, 11:41 PM	#4
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 In the last 7 days I must have fielded 15 offers on the trucks, got a couple that seem serious. Gonna be a lot of cell phone minutes used in the next few days. Otherwise, I worked 31 hours in the last four days, nothing else has touched my life, except serious truck withdrawals, but I'm almost over it. I think. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

02-25-2007, 11:46 PM	#5
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 Worked on the truck Fri, at the shop Sat, and around the house Sun. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-25-2007, 11:58 PM	#6
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 I was busy . My 7 yr old had a basket ball game Fri. night and two Sat. I got my new BFG 255/70's mounted and installed on the truck . I cleaned a set of Rallys I have and listed them on ebay . I installed my cheap ebay mirrors . Rinsed the trucks off and took a couple pics . I posted a Pics of My trucks post . Me and my sons did a little target shooting . 9mm Taurus . we also spent a couple hours this afternoon exploring the woods on our property . The boys had never been so deep in the brush on our property . It was nice today so we grilled outside for lunch and dinner . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

02-26-2007, 12:02 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 Helped a friend install a heater in his garage Sat, Sunday was spent shoveling 12 inches of snow and raking the roof....then shoveling again since it snowed again after I finished the first time! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-26-2007, 12:03 AM	#8
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 I love the paddle shift. My friend bought an audi last year w/ the 6 sp paddle shift, I had the tires worn down by the time we got back from our "beverage" run. They are a blast! __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

02-26-2007, 12:11 AM	#9
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 I got my Hooker headers installed this week on the 85LWB. I got the rest of the exhaust welded Saturday morning. Hookers are bigger than Flowtechs I've used in the past. I now have to get a mini starter for the increased clearance. The Magnaflows are really quiet with the 2.25 pipe dumped at the axle. I hope to get the mini starter installed next weekend.

02-26-2007, 12:40 AM	#10
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 Still waiting for my drop kit to arrive. Played in a 9 ball tournament this weekend. Did alright but didn't win __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more.

02-26-2007, 01:12 AM	#11
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 well, saturday i worked most of the day, but friday i got a lot done on the car, i bought it last sunday night, i gapped the plugs to specs a couple days before friday, and friday i cleaned the IAC, adjusted the tps, cleaned the MAF, today i cleaned the TB, it now idle's a whole lot better, and i think i got just one or two more things to do on it, the tag is out so i haven't got to really drive it other then when i picked it up, i am planning on sandblasting, and primering the door when i start bodywork, and that is about all, a kid i went to high school with also asked me if i wanted to sell my truck, so if i can make time in the next few weeks to put it all back together i may have it sold, i plan on getting another motor for it, and still haven't recieved my tranny for it, so i'll need to find a tranny , but i think i have both of those covered, i figure i will get one of the motors from a buddy of mine, and put gaskets in it, and rebuild the heads, and put it in there, and either get a tranny from the same guy, or get one from the pull-a-part, but anyways i need to get it together so i can get it sold and out of my yard __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed* Last edited by 82c10; 02-26-2007 at 01:12 AM.

02-26-2007, 01:17 AM	#12
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 Absolutely nothing done on my GMC... I did finalize the deal on my 5.3L, and tore my quad to bits though! Maybe next week I'll finish off my interior restoration project, and post a few pics... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-26-2007, 02:58 AM	#13
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 sanded the blazer down and found more rust in the rear bed of the blazer cut and repaired the rusted rear bed masked the blazer up for primer

02-26-2007, 10:21 AM	#14
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 Replaced the factory clutch fan and shroud with a 16" electric puller, aluminum shroud & Be Cool controller. Can't believe the difference, wish I'd done it long ago. Also pulled the evap system out since it wasn't hooked up to anything. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

02-26-2007, 11:46 AM	#15
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 I cleaned up the garage a bit, did some grinding on the '70 frame for the new drop xmem, put new rallys on the Blazer and built a PC for my buddy. I really need put the '73 aside so I can get moving on the '70 build if im going to bring it to the meet! __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads



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02-26-2007, 12:55 PM	#16
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: What did you get done? 02/25 Friday night I tore out the complete frone suspension and steering components. I have the PST bushing set and all new inner and outer tie rods, pitman arm, idler arm that I am going to install. Saturday I cleaned up the arms and was able to disassembel the upper a arms. I also sand blasted almost everything except the lower a-ams. Today I will disassemble the lowers and get them blasted. Hopefully I will start powder coating today! If all goes as planned I will order the spindles and springs by the end of the week! Here are a few pics of what I started with! UGLY!! Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

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