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eldogg · 03-04-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mightymouse

is it to help press the bushings

Yeah. I'm all the time using sockets to press things and got tired of having my hand in the line of fire. Safety First Kids! lol.

midniteblues · 03-04-2013, 09:24 AM

I must be makeing some kinda progress 2 posts on the same page

I'm stoked i picked up this original paint rust free 67 step fender from cl last nite.it has a flange! a complete rust free flange!
it has a few small dings nothing that couldnt be tapped out
I wont need too weld on this one

parts like this are unheard of here in pa

the fell'a i got it from said he was a board member but hasnt been on in a while and couldnt remember his board name.
its just cool too meet other truck guys in the area

**thelonerife** · 03-03-2013, 02:38 AM

started smoothing my fenders. I'm going with porter built hinges. Not done.

jjhare · 03-03-2013, 07:00 PM

Helped my son paint the engine!! and we got some more of the 40 year old crud scraped off other parts!

Square_78 · 03-04-2013, 06:41 PM

new 15x8 wheels on today... took the trim rings off my 78 for now. Baby moons on order and should be in tomorrow. I already like how it looks!

ole dollor · 03-04-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Square_78

new 15x8 wheels on today... took the trim rings off my 78 for now. Baby moons on order and should be in tomorrow. I already like how it looks!

thats going to look good...i like baby moons

rogergodding · 03-04-2013, 07:46 PM

Took the bed off mine, getting ready for a Camaro fuel tank install....

myyamr7 · 03-04-2013, 09:16 PM

Painted my engine, put on the new motor mounts and some new heat shields for the plug wires. Waiting for the stainless exhaust manifold bolts to come in, and still have to clean and paint an older set of stock valve covers

buckskins4ever · 03-04-2013, 09:22 PM

I got mine out and drove it all day......YES!!!! Then I ordered a Boyd Aluminum Tank and priced out my A/C

Jarwood · 03-04-2013, 09:45 PM

Buckskins4ever, Everytime I look at your truck, I think man its beautiful!

buckskins4ever · 03-04-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarwood

Buckskins4ever, Everytime I look at your truck, I think man its beautiful!

Thanks...been a long project but just a few things left to do before its FINISHED!!! YES YES YES

damianbryand · 03-04-2013, 10:39 PM

Installed my draveshaft and linkage. It got dark on me so I cleaned up and made the fiance some dinner....

Sloan66 · 03-04-2013, 10:43 PM

replaced carrier bearing, u-joints, and trans fluid. Next brakes!

quick60 · 03-05-2013, 12:20 AM

Rebuilt my Rochester B today.

Yester day finished all the brakes and installed a new master cylinder.

PAWS 72 · 03-05-2013, 01:57 AM

Last Friday I started the alternator upgrade on the 71 and finished tonite. I know it shouldn't have took so lone butI couldn't find my tester and bought a new one yesterday and just got checking everything tonite. My son and his new wife is about to drive me nuts. Not including my wife. Hair pulling time.

Andy4639 · 03-05-2013, 05:03 AM

Drove it some yesterday since it was nice out. No oil leaks either! Yea..I hope I solved that problem.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-05-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PAWS 72

Last Friday I started the alternator upgrade on the 71 and finished tonite. I know it shouldn't have took so lone butI couldn't find my tester and bought a new one yesterday and just got checking everything tonite. My son and his new wife is about to drive me nuts. Not including my wife. Hair pulling time.

Hey Paws, you know you're not supposed get stressed, so knock it off

PAWS 72 · 03-05-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Hey Paws, you know you're not supposed get stressed, so knock it off

I know. tell them that.haha. I've been home 4.5 years off the road and that is getting to me also.It's about vacation time for me. But their good to me also. Love the new one in the family to.

Gor77 · 03-05-2013, 09:05 AM

at this time frame preparing for painting.

Bishops Trucks · 03-05-2013, 01:28 PM

I pulled the interior out of mine today. Getting an idea of the metal work I'm going to need to do.

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Square_78 · 03-05-2013, 11:38 PM

Baby moons on the new wheels. Damn they were tough to install. WOW. I dont know how I am ever going to get them off.. They are on there TIGHT.

mud.man.rj · 03-06-2013, 12:41 AM

Gives it a nice clean look, watch out for nails.

PAWS 72 · 03-06-2013, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Square_78

Baby moons on the new wheels. Damn they were tough to install. WOW. I dont know how I am ever going to get them off.. They are on there TIGHT.

Looking good. Just the rite look.

ksucatz · 03-06-2013, 02:21 AM

A couple of days ago we set up a quick electrolysis tub to remove the rust on bumper brackets and other parts.

Here is a comparison of before and after

This set-up worked pretty well, but had to see how we could make it better, so tonight we built a bigger setup. Went from a 3 gallon tub to a 35 gallon tank.

Best part is that there is no cost. The barrel was a freebie from work, and the 1" bar for anodes my buddy snatched from his job. The rest is just spare parts lying around.

Survivalist45 · 03-06-2013, 04:42 AM

Well first I put my new holley carb on, then I dropped my oil pan to replace my rear main, when all of a sudden when I took the pan off I discovered one of my main bearing cap bolts just hangin' out in the bottom of the pan.

So now I get to buy new ones... yay

haha, my day was somewhat productive.

03-04-2013, 09:24 AM	#2
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I must be makeing some kinda progress 2 posts on the same page I'm stoked i picked up this original paint rust free 67 step fender from cl last nite.it has a flange! a complete rust free flange! it has a few small dings nothing that couldnt be tapped out I wont need too weld on this one parts like this are unheard of here in pa the fell'a i got it from said he was a board member but hasnt been on in a while and couldnt remember his board name. its just cool too meet other truck guys in the area Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

03-03-2013, 02:38 AM	#3
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: What did you do to your truck today! started smoothing my fenders. I'm going with porter built hinges. Not done. Attached Images __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-03-2013, 07:00 PM	#4
jjhare Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: S/W Missouri Posts: 121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Helped my son paint the engine!! and we got some more of the 40 year old crud scraped off other parts! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 CST LWB

03-04-2013, 06:41 PM	#5
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today! new 15x8 wheels on today... took the trim rings off my 78 for now. Baby moons on order and should be in tomorrow. I already like how it looks! Attached Images __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

03-04-2013, 07:46 PM	#7
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took the bed off mine, getting ready for a Camaro fuel tank install....

03-04-2013, 09:16 PM	#8
myyamr7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 211	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Painted my engine, put on the new motor mounts and some new heat shields for the plug wires. Waiting for the stainless exhaust manifold bolts to come in, and still have to clean and paint an older set of stock valve covers Attached Images __________________ Mark 71 C10 Cheyenne 12 Aprilia RSV4

03-04-2013, 09:22 PM	#9
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got mine out and drove it all day......YES!!!! Then I ordered a Boyd Aluminum Tank and priced out my A/C Attached Images

03-04-2013, 09:45 PM	#10
Jarwood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 248	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Buckskins4ever, Everytime I look at your truck, I think man its beautiful!

03-04-2013, 10:39 PM	#12
damianbryand Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: cedar park texas Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed my draveshaft and linkage. It got dark on me so I cleaned up and made the fiance some dinner....

03-04-2013, 10:43 PM	#13
Sloan66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 215	Re: What did you do to your truck today! replaced carrier bearing, u-joints, and trans fluid. Next brakes!

03-05-2013, 12:20 AM	#14
quick60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 233	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Rebuilt my Rochester B today. Yester day finished all the brakes and installed a new master cylinder. Attached Images

03-05-2013, 01:57 AM	#15
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,472	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Last Friday I started the alternator upgrade on the 71 and finished tonite. I know it shouldn't have took so lone butI couldn't find my tester and bought a new one yesterday and just got checking everything tonite. My son and his new wife is about to drive me nuts. Not including my wife. Hair pulling time.

03-05-2013, 05:03 AM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it some yesterday since it was nice out. No oil leaks either! Yea..I hope I solved that problem. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-05-2013, 09:05 AM	#19
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03-05-2013, 11:38 PM	#21
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Baby moons on the new wheels. Damn they were tough to install. WOW. I dont know how I am ever going to get them off.. They are on there TIGHT. Attached Images __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

03-06-2013, 12:41 AM	#22
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Gives it a nice clean look, watch out for nails.

03-06-2013, 02:21 AM	#24
ksucatz Suppose to be workin........ Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS USA Posts: 164	Re: What did you do to your truck today! A couple of days ago we set up a quick electrolysis tub to remove the rust on bumper brackets and other parts. Here is a comparison of before and after This set-up worked pretty well, but had to see how we could make it better, so tonight we built a bigger setup. Went from a 3 gallon tub to a 35 gallon tank. Best part is that there is no cost. The barrel was a freebie from work, and the 1" bar for anodes my buddy snatched from his job. The rest is just spare parts lying around. __________________ Brent '68 C10 '70 C10 '72 LeMans "03 Trailblazer "Stupidity is like a skill, some are born with it and some develop it over a period of time."" Author unknown

03-06-2013, 04:42 AM	#25
Survivalist45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well first I put my new holley carb on, then I dropped my oil pan to replace my rear main, when all of a sudden when I took the pan off I discovered one of my main bearing cap bolts just hangin' out in the bottom of the pan. So now I get to buy new ones... yay haha, my day was somewhat productive. __________________ -CJ- 69 GMC stepside 350 370HP TH350 4:11's 8MPG and proud!

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