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srvivor71 · 07-23-2011, 07:32 PM

Took out the bench seat and installed 3 point seat belts. Got the belts from LMC - "instructions" were pathetic. Belts were universal and not made specifically for my truck. Kinda pissed because I think I paid a lot for them ($180 for the pair).

Going to bring the seat to get reupholstered in the next week or so.

The original anchor bolts had some kind of thread locker on them and wouldn't come off, even with a 650 ft/lb impact wrench. Had to use a 30" breaker bar and a lot of brute force. This little job ended up taking about 5 hours!

wwotr · 07-23-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srvivor71

Took out the bench seat and installed 3 point seat belts. Got the belts from LMC - "instructions" were pathetic. Belts were universal and not made specifically for my truck. Kinda pissed because I think I paid a lot for them ($180 for the pair).

Going to bring the seat to get reupholstered in the next week or so.

The original anchor bolts had some kind of thread locker on them and wouldn't come off, even with a 650 ft/lb impact wrench. Had to use a 30" breaker bar and a lot of brute force. This little job ended up taking about 5 hours!

I hear ya.
paid about the same price for mine and the Instructions left SO MUCH to be desired. Had to have a Friend that does sheet Metal, make me 2 sets of Custom Bent Anchors.

Bull72 · 07-24-2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srvivor71

Took out the bench seat and installed 3 point seat belts. Got the belts from LMC - "instructions" were pathetic. Belts were universal and not made specifically for my truck. Kinda pissed because I think I paid a lot for them ($180 for the pair).

Going to bring the seat to get reupholstered in the next week or so.

The original anchor bolts had some kind of thread locker on them and wouldn't come off, even with a 650 ft/lb impact wrench. Had to use a 30" breaker bar and a lot of brute force. This little job ended up taking about 5 hours!

Bummer, I was about to buy the same set. Do you have any pics?

mcmlxix · 07-25-2011, 01:12 AM

Test fit my custom brackets for my D60 front axle upgrade... Here are the brackets, cut on the waterjet, out of 5/16" plate. No clearance issues and everything lines up great. Still need the RH caliper for alignment then they can be TIG'd... I was thinking of making a jig to hold the pieces to be welded....

and because everyone loves pictures....

Passenger side ...

Driver side...

DaddyO · 07-23-2011, 07:35 PM

Today I have the exhaust tied in from the headers. No longer uncapped!!

oldblue1968chevy · 07-23-2011, 07:44 PM

put some trim on the tailight area and the tailgate also polished it with mothers and a polishing wheel on electric motor on bench

chevytruckluver · 07-23-2011, 09:53 PM

welded on the firewall, got a a/c delete panel from Porterbuilt!

BIGKEV · 07-24-2011, 01:37 AM

Cam, intake, heads, carb, radiator, electric fans, HEI, 130 amp alternator, trans service, and rear end service. Will do cam break in tomorrow when the neighbors aren't sleeping. All in all it was a productive day. I wish I could have done the break in, but I broke my balancer removal/install tool and ended up having to buy a crappy removal tool from amateur zone, and run all over town to find a 7/16 - 20 bolt with enough thread to make a make shift install tool. which cost me a couple of hours of daylight. Sometimes I miss having a shop, especially on days like today. A lift would have saved me at least 2-3 hours.

hotrodhomi · 07-24-2011, 02:31 AM

Went to a show.

dukcaln · 07-24-2011, 02:09 PM

oing to install the autometer big hulk of a tach today....LOL

Red68 · 07-24-2011, 02:17 PM

Changed out the fuel pump, trying to solve the problem of hard starts when it sits for a week. The fuel line up to the carb was dry when I took it off!! Still cranked on it for 15 sec. until it started, hoping it was because it was a new pump, we will see in a few days. Also adjusted the timing and carb. Seems to run a little better after it warms up.

**70cst** · 07-24-2011, 02:19 PM

I brought my truck (The Circuit Rider) home last night.

**Palf70Step** · 07-24-2011, 03:17 PM

Looked at it while I watched tranny fluid leak out of the front pump housing of the 83

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flashed · 07-26-2011, 11:16 PM

I took my Buddy Buckets to the upholstery shop for recovering today ,does that count ?

bsteele · 07-26-2011, 11:25 PM

Installed CCP m/c, booster and prop valve. Now I am having trouble getting the pin through the booster rod and pedal arm. Try again tomorrow.

GMC69 · 07-26-2011, 11:33 PM

Attempted version 2.0 of the truck cover. Apparently my truck cover doesn't like really strong wind and tried to hide under the truck, not on top of the truck, lol. I installed some grommets and added a few bungy cords and will see what happens in the next few days.

Time to get it detailed for the car show coming up this weekend.
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wwotr · 07-26-2011, 11:39 PM

Well Tomorrow.......

Taking it in to get my Lokar Gas/Brake & E Brake Pedals (and covers) installed, along with a Gas Tank Carpet Kit, and LED Back-Up lights.

eagleuh1 · 07-27-2011, 07:26 AM

Got my Resealed, painted Dana 60 in, runs quieter with 3:54 vs 4:56 and good pinion bearings. Also mounted my in bed spare tire carrier. Fits nice, no tire rolling around anymore. Bought from board member. Opened up my spare guage console to see how was going to modify for electronic speedo for the 5.3. Closed it back up until I have S10 console on table too. Not truck related, but repaired carbon fibre Spoileron for my hangglider that was damaged by hailstorm. My other hobby.

Lippyp · 07-27-2011, 08:01 AM

This afternoon the front of the engine will be getting its third and final coat of POR15 orange engine paint. The waterpump has already had three coats. Its a bit of a ghetto job as I've only painted the front of the block/heads at the moment but it sure as hell looks a lot better than the previous mix of bare metal, rust, black paint and flaking chalky orange. I have a feeling judging by the overspray I found that the previous owner pretty much opened the bonnet and fired a spraycan over all the existing crud with little or no prep. I may also rub down the remaining paint on the waterpump pulley and get some primer on it.

zellway · 07-27-2011, 11:12 AM

Working on getting my 67 back to looking like a 67. Installed my restored (now black) steering wheel. Also moved the old wheel over to my 68.

magwakeenercew2jh · 07-27-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zellway

Working on getting my 67 back to looking like a 67. Installed my restored (now black) steering wheel. Also moved the old wheel over to my 68.

Ooooohhhhh! On *both* steering wheels. So nice.

I have to wait to put mine in.

magwakeenercew2jh · 07-28-2011, 04:57 PM

Today, I finished painting the inside of the front clip. I got one of the new (junkyard) inners on. What a PIA!!!!

Got home and a box full of door panel parts showed up. A gift from the "Little Woman". She loves me...for some reason.

Also, she wanted to fire me up, as the 1955 Olds is going to be picked up on Saturday. She loves the truck.
And she'll love it more when it's on the road. So, no tinkering with the Olds until......

http://tinyurl.com/3vbvyok

magwakeenercew2jh · 07-29-2011, 07:56 PM

Okay...This thread seems to be turning into a build thread. I apologize. But I love the thread for other reasons.....

Today, I almost killed myself putting the other inner on (pass side). Even though I used stock parts, I guess after all the years, each truck develops it's own geometry.
I was by myself today in the 97 degree heat rolling around outside the shop where I have the front clip on saw horses. Not a pretty sight. I came home and slept for three hours.

Tip: When installing new/repop/used inners, if you see you need a couple of new body clips....Don't think you can get to 'em (at least "easily")
*after* you've started the front and rear bolts.

Speaking of not fitting, I bought $350 worth of **** for the door panels from LMC. They shorted me three eschoens (sp.) , the rubber deals that keep the handles
from rubbing on the door panels). And, because of the drilling and refitting, etc. I only got one of the two done. But I think it came out okay.

Here's a couple of shots.

Lippyp · 07-27-2011, 11:27 AM

so from this

via this

to this

Alternator bracket has been painted too and the waterpump pulley is awaiting paint.

eagleuh1 · 07-27-2011, 06:42 PM

Pics of new Dana60 and tire carrier.

07-23-2011, 07:32 PM	#1
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 456	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took out the bench seat and installed 3 point seat belts. Got the belts from LMC - "instructions" were pathetic. Belts were universal and not made specifically for my truck. Kinda pissed because I think I paid a lot for them ($180 for the pair). Going to bring the seat to get reupholstered in the next week or so. The original anchor bolts had some kind of thread locker on them and wouldn't come off, even with a 650 ft/lb impact wrench. Had to use a 30" breaker bar and a lot of brute force. This little job ended up taking about 5 hours!

07-25-2011, 01:12 AM	#4
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Test fit my custom brackets for my D60 front axle upgrade... Here are the brackets, cut on the waterjet, out of 5/16" plate. No clearance issues and everything lines up great. Still need the RH caliper for alignment then they can be TIG'd... I was thinking of making a jig to hold the pieces to be welded.... and because everyone loves pictures.... Passenger side ... Driver side... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

07-23-2011, 07:35 PM	#5
DaddyO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 141	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today I have the exhaust tied in from the headers. No longer uncapped!!

07-23-2011, 07:44 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What did you do to your truck today! put some trim on the tailight area and the tailgate also polished it with mothers and a polishing wheel on electric motor on bench __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

07-23-2011, 09:53 PM	#7
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: What did you do to your truck today! welded on the firewall, got a a/c delete panel from Porterbuilt! __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

07-24-2011, 01:37 AM	#8
BIGKEV Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Prescott AZ Posts: 112	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cam, intake, heads, carb, radiator, electric fans, HEI, 130 amp alternator, trans service, and rear end service. Will do cam break in tomorrow when the neighbors aren't sleeping. All in all it was a productive day. I wish I could have done the break in, but I broke my balancer removal/install tool and ended up having to buy a crappy removal tool from amateur zone, and run all over town to find a 7/16 - 20 bolt with enough thread to make a make shift install tool. which cost me a couple of hours of daylight. Sometimes I miss having a shop, especially on days like today. A lift would have saved me at least 2-3 hours.

07-24-2011, 02:31 AM	#9
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went to a show. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

07-24-2011, 02:09 PM	#10
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: What did you do to your truck today! oing to install the autometer big hulk of a tach today....LOL __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

07-24-2011, 02:17 PM	#11
Red68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 209	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Changed out the fuel pump, trying to solve the problem of hard starts when it sits for a week. The fuel line up to the carb was dry when I took it off!! Still cranked on it for 15 sec. until it started, hoping it was because it was a new pump, we will see in a few days. Also adjusted the timing and carb. Seems to run a little better after it warms up. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB 327 bored 40 over, RHS heads, KB pistons, Eagle rods, Edlebrock carb & intake 1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride) 1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored) 1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project) 1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car) 2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit

07-24-2011, 02:19 PM	#12
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07-24-2011, 03:17 PM	#13
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07-26-2011, 11:16 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I took my Buddy Buckets to the upholstery shop for recovering today ,does that count ?

07-26-2011, 11:25 PM	#15
bsteele Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kershaw, South Carolina Posts: 113	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed CCP m/c, booster and prop valve. Now I am having trouble getting the pin through the booster rod and pedal arm. Try again tomorrow.

07-26-2011, 11:33 PM	#16
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Attempted version 2.0 of the truck cover. Apparently my truck cover doesn't like really strong wind and tried to hide under the truck, not on top of the truck, lol. I installed some grommets and added a few bungy cords and will see what happens in the next few days. Time to get it detailed for the car show coming up this weekend. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

07-26-2011, 11:39 PM	#17
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well Tomorrow....... Taking it in to get my Lokar Gas/Brake & E Brake Pedals (and covers) installed, along with a Gas Tank Carpet Kit, and LED Back-Up lights. __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"



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07-27-2011, 07:26 AM	#18
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my Resealed, painted Dana 60 in, runs quieter with 3:54 vs 4:56 and good pinion bearings. Also mounted my in bed spare tire carrier. Fits nice, no tire rolling around anymore. Bought from board member. Opened up my spare guage console to see how was going to modify for electronic speedo for the 5.3. Closed it back up until I have S10 console on table too. Not truck related, but repaired carbon fibre Spoileron for my hangglider that was damaged by hailstorm. My other hobby.

07-27-2011, 08:01 AM	#19
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: What did you do to your truck today! This afternoon the front of the engine will be getting its third and final coat of POR15 orange engine paint. The waterpump has already had three coats. Its a bit of a ghetto job as I've only painted the front of the block/heads at the moment but it sure as hell looks a lot better than the previous mix of bare metal, rust, black paint and flaking chalky orange. I have a feeling judging by the overspray I found that the previous owner pretty much opened the bonnet and fired a spraycan over all the existing crud with little or no prep. I may also rub down the remaining paint on the waterpump pulley and get some primer on it. __________________ 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

07-27-2011, 11:12 AM	#20
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 748	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Working on getting my 67 back to looking like a 67. Installed my restored (now black) steering wheel. Also moved the old wheel over to my 68. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

07-28-2011, 04:57 PM	#22
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today, I finished painting the inside of the front clip. I got one of the new (junkyard) inners on. What a PIA!!!! Got home and a box full of door panel parts showed up. A gift from the "Little Woman". She loves me...for some reason. Also, she wanted to fire me up, as the 1955 Olds is going to be picked up on Saturday. She loves the truck. And she'll love it more when it's on the road. So, no tinkering with the Olds until...... http://tinyurl.com/3vbvyok Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 07-28-2011 at 04:59 PM. Reason: Link to the Olds

07-29-2011, 07:56 PM	#23
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Okay...This thread seems to be turning into a build thread. I apologize. But I love the thread for other reasons..... Today, I almost killed myself putting the other inner on (pass side). Even though I used stock parts, I guess after all the years, each truck develops it's own geometry. I was by myself today in the 97 degree heat rolling around outside the shop where I have the front clip on saw horses. Not a pretty sight. I came home and slept for three hours. Tip: When installing new/repop/used inners, if you see you need a couple of new body clips....Don't think you can get to 'em (at least "easily") after you've started the front and rear bolts. Speaking of not fitting, I bought $350 worth of **** for the door panels from LMC. They shorted me three eschoens (sp.) , the rubber deals that keep the handles from rubbing on the door panels). And, because of the drilling and refitting, etc. I only got one of the two done. But I think it came out okay. Here's a couple of shots. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 07-29-2011 at 07:56 PM. Reason: Cain't Spel

07-27-2011, 11:27 AM	#24
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: What did you do to your truck today! so from this via this to this Alternator bracket has been painted too and the waterpump pulley is awaiting paint. __________________ 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

07-27-2011, 06:42 PM	#25
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pics of new Dana60 and tire carrier.

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