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**N2TRUX** · 01-22-2008, 11:12 AM

I worked this weekend so I didn't get much done. It rained all week and Saturday was clear so I washed all my daily drivers.

I had been trying to put brake pads on my 06 Silverado for a couple of weeks, and finally got a few minutes to get them on. The old pads weren't as bad as I thought, but I'm good for a while now.

What did you get done?

72BlckButy · 01-22-2008, 11:13 AM

Nothing this weekend.... it was single digits outside each morning, and the wife and I are trying to get over the crud.... I hope everyone else's weekend was better.

Russell · 01-22-2008, 12:37 PM

Changed the turn signal combo switch in my 96... Now I am down to replacing the stereo headunit, the windsheild, and the remote start module... Man this truck has been costing big bucks recently...

SRH916 · 01-22-2008, 12:48 PM

I got alot done, well what seems like alot to me. Two days ago I went to the Pick N' Pull and scored a set of sports mirrors, a new tail light lens, a new headlight bezel, and a chrome front bumper all for under $60! The bumper was in great condition was only $17! Well so since then I sold the camper from the back of my truck, painted the grille black except for the chrome strips, added the chrome bumper and replaced the tail light lense. ALL IN A DAY. And for tomorrow, I might hit Pick N' Pull again for a new hood, and fender. Hopefully the sports mirrors will get installed too. Long weekend.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-22-2008, 12:53 PM

i got new parts i wont put on my truck til its warm like an emblem from curly and i ordered some door panels thats about it for truck related
this weekend my wife and i had our granddaughter overnight and had a ball watching her and as for today i watched the giants win and had several heart failures during the game GO GIANTS!!

smashingchuck · 01-22-2008, 01:07 PM

Picked up a NOS tail gate and worked on my under-dash master cylinder...

bad_burb · 01-22-2008, 02:42 PM

I finished cleaning out the garage so I could get the Nova inside to finsh up somethings. Also I swapped out my 79/80 bezels and trim for the correct ones. Now all I have to do is get the early core support installed to run the 74 grill.

Kixwy2 · 01-22-2008, 03:43 PM

Part 1 of my "hardware update"

Today we pulled the old motor. Of course all the attachments had to go too, so that took up about half the afternoon.

Sitting in my buddy's shop while we pull out all the accessories... (the shop donor is in the pic)

And actually pulling the motor:

That would be me, with the motor on my lap. Actually I'm guiding it out past the headers. For some reason the passenger side was really tough to go past.

At any rate, we got it out and hooked up to the engine stand, ready to tear to the core. I discovered one of the freeze plugs is corroded, the header gasket is shredded on the driver side, and a few bolts missing that were supposed to bolt into the tranny. Yeah, so good thing a crate engine is going in...

Slonaker · 01-22-2008, 06:27 PM

Nothing accomplished so far this weekend, but I am hoping to change out my heater core tomorrow if it doesn't rain. I'm getting tired of the cold and the smell of antifreeze.

I used it as a truck twice this weekend. I used it to haul a bunch of steel on Saturday for a welding table and a couple of other things. The top will be 2' X 4' and 1/2" thick. I also went fishing (mostly joyriding...) again today with my borrowed boat. It was cold, but I need to enjoy it as much as I can before my Mom's boyfriend wants it back.

Slonaker

69BBsuburban · 01-23-2008, 01:22 AM

Swapped out the keg fuel tank for a lower profile RCI cell in my '31.....now I can start making a tonneau for it.

**LEEVON** · 01-23-2008, 02:02 AM

Swapped out the 2.42 rear end in my '87 for a 3.73 posi from an '86. Everything went well, and as a bonus the '86 drums are larger. I can feel the difference in braking. I definitely need to throw that 700r4 in there now. I'm topped out at about 65mph and my speedo reads 90!

Also picked up some storage bins and upper cabinets for the garage organization this spring.

86swb · 01-23-2008, 02:23 AM

Well, I am having a 700R4 built and won a drive shalf off of eBay that is the shorter one for the new tranny. Hope this will help some of the MPG. Other than that-nothing.

boatpuller · 01-23-2008, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slonaker

Nothing accomplished so far this weekend, but I am hoping to change out my heater core tomorrow if it doesn't rain. I'm getting tired of the cold and the smell of antifreeze.

I used it as a truck twice this weekend. I used it to haul a bunch of steel on Saturday for a welding table and a couple of other things. The top will be 2' X 4' and 1/2" thick. I also went fishing (mostly joyriding...) again today with my borrowed boat. It was cold, but I need to enjoy it as much as I can before my Mom's boyfriend wants it back.

Slonaker

that's a a nice "boatpuller"

...i think thats the only other pic iv'e seen of your truck.looks good.

boatpuller · 01-23-2008, 03:44 AM

here's what i got done...............i'm trying to make a cardboard igloo for my truck.as you can tell by the paint its cold out there.neighbor guy made a comment about my "new cardboard storage unit".i just mumbled something under my breath like, "frickin neighbors".if i had a hundred acres,i'd build in the middle of it.but,thats another story for another day.

69face · 01-23-2008, 12:10 PM

i didn't get much done. other than resting up after looping my new yamaha r1. what a weekend. sportsbikes are too fast!!!

cant wait to get her back up again.

streetstar · 01-23-2008, 01:02 PM

Did some cosmetic work to a couple of mini bikes in my posession.

I also leaned on the core support of my '75 and gazed lovingly at its engine, with a beer in my hand for approximately 3-4 minutes. Does that count?

Slonaker · 01-23-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatpuller

that's a a nice "boatpuller"

...i think thats the only other pic iv'e seen of your truck.looks good.

Thanks! There are several pics of it in my photo gallery:

http://www.slonaker.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3

Slonaker

EDIT: I guess you have experienced the odd feeling of having your rear bumper in the water and your exhaust blowing bubbles, too, huh?

boatpuller · 01-24-2008, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slonaker

Thanks! There are several pics of it in my photo gallery:

http://www.slonaker.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=3

Slonaker

EDIT: I guess you have experienced the odd feeling of having your rear bumper in the water and your exhaust blowing bubbles, too, huh?

many a time..especially with some big boats.flat ramps and tidal changes.as long as you keep blowing out and don't breathe in you'll be okay.besides it sounds cool.

Ric83 · 01-24-2008, 04:07 AM

Drove up to Dallas to pick up a set of tires to put the 20s back on my '03. Not much else but stay inside and keep warm.

01-22-2008, 11:12 AM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	What did you get done? 01/20 I worked this weekend so I didn't get much done. It rained all week and Saturday was clear so I washed all my daily drivers. I had been trying to put brake pads on my 06 Silverado for a couple of weeks, and finally got a few minutes to get them on. The old pads weren't as bad as I thought, but I'm good for a while now. 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; 01-22-2008 at 11:15 AM.

01-22-2008, 11:13 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 Nothing this weekend.... it was single digits outside each morning, and the wife and I are trying to get over the crud.... I hope everyone else's weekend was better. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-22-2008, 12:37 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 Changed the turn signal combo switch in my 96... Now I am down to replacing the stereo headunit, the windsheild, and the remote start module... Man this truck has been costing big bucks recently... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-22-2008, 12:48 PM	#4
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 I got alot done, well what seems like alot to me. Two days ago I went to the Pick N' Pull and scored a set of sports mirrors, a new tail light lens, a new headlight bezel, and a chrome front bumper all for under $60! The bumper was in great condition was only $17! Well so since then I sold the camper from the back of my truck, painted the grille black except for the chrome strips, added the chrome bumper and replaced the tail light lense. ALL IN A DAY. And for tomorrow, I might hit Pick N' Pull again for a new hood, and fender. Hopefully the sports mirrors will get installed too. Long weekend. __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

01-22-2008, 12:53 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 i got new parts i wont put on my truck til its warm like an emblem from curly and i ordered some door panels thats about it for truck related this weekend my wife and i had our granddaughter overnight and had a ball watching her and as for today i watched the giants win and had several heart failures during the game GO GIANTS!! __________________ 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!!

01-22-2008, 01:07 PM	#6
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 Picked up a NOS tail gate and worked on my under-dash master cylinder... Attached Images __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

01-22-2008, 02:42 PM	#7
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 I finished cleaning out the garage so I could get the Nova inside to finsh up somethings. Also I swapped out my 79/80 bezels and trim for the correct ones. Now all I have to do is get the early core support installed to run the 74 grill. __________________ '73 C-30 3+3 Dually 454/TH400 '74 Fleetside 350/TH350 (SOLD) '69 Nova 350/TH350 (project FOR SALE) '63 Nova 305/TH350 3.73 posi (the wife's project)

01-22-2008, 03:43 PM	#8
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 Part 1 of my "hardware update" Today we pulled the old motor. Of course all the attachments had to go too, so that took up about half the afternoon. Sitting in my buddy's shop while we pull out all the accessories... (the shop donor is in the pic) And actually pulling the motor: That would be me, with the motor on my lap. Actually I'm guiding it out past the headers. For some reason the passenger side was really tough to go past. At any rate, we got it out and hooked up to the engine stand, ready to tear to the core. I discovered one of the freeze plugs is corroded, the header gasket is shredded on the driver side, and a few bolts missing that were supposed to bolt into the tranny. Yeah, so good thing a crate engine is going in... __________________ 1974 GMC C-10; my new addiction 1998 4 Runner; daily driver Last edited by Kixwy2; 01-22-2008 at 03:44 PM.

01-22-2008, 06:27 PM	#9
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 Nothing accomplished so far this weekend, but I am hoping to change out my heater core tomorrow if it doesn't rain. I'm getting tired of the cold and the smell of antifreeze. I used it as a truck twice this weekend. I used it to haul a bunch of steel on Saturday for a welding table and a couple of other things. The top will be 2' X 4' and 1/2" thick. I also went fishing (mostly joyriding...) again today with my borrowed boat. It was cold, but I need to enjoy it as much as I can before my Mom's boyfriend wants it back. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-23-2008, 01:22 AM	#10
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 Swapped out the keg fuel tank for a lower profile RCI cell in my '31.....now I can start making a tonneau for it. __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A

01-23-2008, 02:02 AM	#11
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 Swapped out the 2.42 rear end in my '87 for a 3.73 posi from an '86. Everything went well, and as a bonus the '86 drums are larger. I can feel the difference in braking. I definitely need to throw that 700r4 in there now. I'm topped out at about 65mph and my speedo reads 90! Also picked up some storage bins and upper cabinets for the garage organization this spring. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-23-2008, 02:23 AM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 Well, I am having a 700R4 built and won a drive shalf off of eBay that is the shorter one for the new tranny. Hope this will help some of the MPG. Other than that-nothing. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

01-23-2008, 03:44 AM	#14
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 here's what i got done...............i'm trying to make a cardboard igloo for my truck.as you can tell by the paint its cold out there.neighbor guy made a comment about my "new cardboard storage unit".i just mumbled something under my breath like, "frickin neighbors".if i had a hundred acres,i'd build in the middle of it.but,thats another story for another day. Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

01-23-2008, 12:10 PM	#15
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 i didn't get much done. other than resting up after looping my new yamaha r1. what a weekend. sportsbikes are too fast!!!cant wait to get her back up again. __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

01-23-2008, 01:02 PM	#16
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 Did some cosmetic work to a couple of mini bikes in my posession. I also leaned on the core support of my '75 and gazed lovingly at its engine, with a beer in my hand for approximately 3-4 minutes. Does that count? __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime



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01-24-2008, 04:07 AM	#19
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: What did you get done? 01/20 Drove up to Dallas to pick up a set of tires to put the 20s back on my '03. Not much else but stay inside and keep warm. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

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