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**old Rusty C10** · 07-31-2011, 09:16 PM

I am still working on getting the air conditioning lines for my air conditioning and i still have to do something with my seat as its getting really bad
How about you all?

cjlinkster · 07-31-2011, 09:23 PM

I spent 3~4 hours trying to solve a fuel line issue on my truck.

Why is it that working under a truck is not as fun as working in the engine bay or on the outside of the truck?

I guess that it has something to do with all of the crud that falls into your face, the stinging ants, and flying mosquitos.

camshaftgsxr · 07-31-2011, 09:37 PM

was hoping one of these would turn up, again, why not make a running "what did you do today." thread and let it ride?

i replaced my drivers side caliper after blowing a stop sign (luckily it was a backwoods deserted stop sign) because one wheel locked up and the other did nothing to help... stops like a champ now

xs-style · 07-31-2011, 10:50 PM

I got my ralleys painted. I need to finish installing the interior trim or finish the flip kit this coming week. Not sure which will get done.

foamypirate · 07-31-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

was hoping one of these would turn up, again, why not make a running "what did you do today." thread and let it ride?

i replaced my drivers side caliper after blowing a stop sign (luckily it was a backwoods deserted stop sign) because one wheel locked up and the other did nothing to help... stops like a champ now

Why are you so concerned about these threads? The people that post them are free to post them as they wish, when they wish until a mod says otherwise.

Smoke_Dog · 07-31-2011, 10:57 PM

Pick up truck after having engine redone!!! Pictures tomorrow. Going to need a tork converter!

Dan1969 · 07-31-2011, 11:03 PM

Got the camper shell ripped off by tying it to a tree and taking off... left it there

bigblock73 · 07-31-2011, 11:15 PM

Helped a neighbor take care of some of her yard work, did some of my own, went to the county fair with a buddy and watched the demo derby, spent time with my family, and took some pics of the 75 around town.

bloodybigblock · 07-31-2011, 11:18 PM

Welded,grinded,welded,grinded,over and over! It was worth it
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1LowToy · 07-31-2011, 11:35 PM

Got the camper shell ripped off by tying it to a tree and taking off... left it there

Your terrible

ghettoluxury · 07-31-2011, 11:57 PM

Well, we put on a bumper to bumper truck pull at the county fair today.

VegasBruce · 08-01-2011, 12:05 AM

The catalytic converter was rattling, so I eliminated it it. The 6 cly with Flowmaster sounds good now.

thirdstreettito · 08-01-2011, 12:09 AM

I drove an hour to Fort Bragg to get a free BRAND NEW NAPA RADIATOR from member 71meangreenc10. Really nice guy! I still cant believe he did it! I am so ecstatic!

S10Fan · 08-01-2011, 05:19 AM

Worked on my 50....again. LOL

Doors are on, front fenders and grill are mocked up. New aluminum radiator is mounted and plumbed, gauges are in the dash and working.

......and the usual stuff, cut grass and washed the daily drivers.

D13 · 08-01-2011, 06:24 AM

Sold and delivered the last of my 455 Buick stuff. Now to sell the SBC serp drive and part out the 366 and I'll be down to only L6's and 6.2 diesels.
Drained the pair of BOP TH400's that have been follwoing me around for 20 years, gonna scrap them out.
Hauled my copper, aluminum, and catalytic converter to the yard, got $100 for the pile.
Finallly got the plug out of the oil gallery on the 250, that was the last thing, weight matched the pistons and rods as best as possible, 1.5 gram difference on a 4000 RPM motor should be fine. Most of the difference is in the pistons. Off it will go to get .030, turn crank. Spend 4 hours, 5 cans of oven cleaner, and $6 at the car wash to get the tin merely disgustingly dirty. Wow did it have gunk on inside and outside!
Kids go to band camp this week, maybe I'll get more done.

veinbar · 08-01-2011, 09:14 AM

Repaired my dash lights, the light in my aftermarket tach, my fuel gauge, cigarette lighter, and cleaned up some other wiring issues. I kept pushing my truck around to stay under the shade until I was almost up against my buddies house. Finally, I pulled a 700r4 off of my 1976 G10 SportVan that will be going into my '79 Bonanza. Made great progress.

manimal · 08-01-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan1969

Got the camper shell ripped off by tying it to a tree and taking off... left it there

That's called unloading "Oklahoma style" around here And I see you are from Oklahoma!

bluex · 08-01-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camshaftgsxr

was hoping one of these would turn up, again, why not make a running "what did you do today." thread and let it ride?

i replaced my drivers side caliper after blowing a stop sign (luckily it was a backwoods deserted stop sign) because one wheel locked up and the other did nothing to help... stops like a champ now

Quote:

Originally Posted by foamypirate

Why are you so concerned about these threads? The people that post them are free to post them as they wish, when they wish until a mod says otherwise.

Good News! I started one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477553

I worked on my '98 DD. All I did to the '78 was move it in and out of the garage so I could work on the '98 in the shade. All I did to the K5 was walk around it some more.....

motornut · 08-01-2011, 10:20 PM

a friend of a friends friend got a 77 jimmy not running parts only,may go see tuesday 1.5 hours away...with plow!
just drove the 78 jimmy around a bit sunday

BLE 'BURBAN · 08-01-2011, 10:51 PM

attened my 30 year high school reunion this past weekend. 3 day event that unofficialy started on Wednesday with a multi-year reunion party. then Friday from 8-1pm for a school tour. Friday evening at O'malley's on the green (golf club) closed the place down at 4 am Saturday morning. Saturday from noon til 130 pm swimming at the West High Pool. then on to the wacky west games at westchester lagoon park until 5:00 pm. At 8 pm we had our dance party at the Sheraton Hotel. We got kicked out of there around 4 am because people on the 4th and 5th floor were complaining about the noise from the ballroom on the second floor!!! LOL the one last gettogether at another classmates parents house until 11:00 pm last night. Out of a graduating class of 476 back in 81 we had 135 plus their spouses show up Some from as far away as Prague, Qatar, and even Pert, Australia!!!
Did I have fun? HELL YEAH!!!

Still feeling the after effects too.

SS Delux · 08-01-2011, 11:21 PM

Went on a 1000 km spur of the moment camping trip. My buddy and I had to sleep in the cab for two nights cause everywhere was full. Going to wash the truck really well after work tomorrow. Ah the perks of being young.

sethv · 08-01-2011, 11:44 PM

Managed to mess up my bottom end

It knocks when I first start it for a second and knocks when it revs up to about 2100 rpm

westie 666 · 08-02-2011, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sethv

Managed to mess up my bottom end

It knocks when I first start it for a second and knocks when it revs up to about 2100 rpm

Thats all good but hows your motor?

07-31-2011, 09:16 PM	#1
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07-31-2011, 09:23 PM	#2
cjlinkster Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta ga Posts: 150	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition I spent 3~4 hours trying to solve a fuel line issue on my truck. Why is it that working under a truck is not as fun as working in the engine bay or on the outside of the truck? I guess that it has something to do with all of the crud that falls into your face, the stinging ants, and flying mosquitos. __________________ 1984 C20, 454, 4 speed named "Gold Member"

07-31-2011, 09:37 PM	#3
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition was hoping one of these would turn up, again, why not make a running "what did you do today." thread and let it ride? i replaced my drivers side caliper after blowing a stop sign (luckily it was a backwoods deserted stop sign) because one wheel locked up and the other did nothing to help... stops like a champ now __________________

07-31-2011, 10:50 PM	#4
xs-style Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawndale, NC Posts: 658	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition I got my ralleys painted. I need to finish installing the interior trim or finish the flip kit this coming week. Not sure which will get done. __________________ 1978 Scottsdale - celebrating 10 years of teaching me profanity 1990 Silverado - bought in Nov. 2016 and it's already catching up - Sold 1987 k5 blazer - sold... :\ seed money for the 81 1981 k20 4x4 - 5.3 swap in progress Events attended: Spring GOG 2011 Dale JR car show Summer 2012 Gathering at Tommys pickup parts

07-31-2011, 10:57 PM	#6
Smoke_Dog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hickory, NC native, but stuck in Valdosta, Ga Posts: 615	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Pick up truck after having engine redone!!! Pictures tomorrow. Going to need a tork converter!

07-31-2011, 11:03 PM	#7
Dan1969 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 76	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Got the camper shell ripped off by tying it to a tree and taking off... left it there

07-31-2011, 11:15 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Helped a neighbor take care of some of her yard work, did some of my own, went to the county fair with a buddy and watched the demo derby, spent time with my family, and took some pics of the 75 around town. Attached Images __________________ 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

07-31-2011, 11:18 PM	#9
bloodybigblock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: hanceville alabama Posts: 268	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Welded,grinded,welded,grinded,over and over! It was worth it Posted via Mobile Device

07-31-2011, 11:35 PM	#10
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Got the camper shell ripped off by tying it to a tree and taking off... left it there Your terrible

07-31-2011, 11:57 PM	#11
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Well, we put on a bumper to bumper truck pull at the county fair today. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

08-01-2011, 12:05 AM	#12
VegasBruce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Just outside Sin City Posts: 239	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition The catalytic converter was rattling, so I eliminated it it. The 6 cly with Flowmaster sounds good now. __________________ Bruce 73 Stepside, 74 Blazer, 75 1 Ton, 66 Barracuda and a 05 Electraglide DD http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...Rusti192-1.jpg

08-01-2011, 12:09 AM	#13
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition I drove an hour to Fort Bragg to get a free BRAND NEW NAPA RADIATOR from member 71meangreenc10. Really nice guy! I still cant believe he did it! I am so ecstatic! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-01-2011, 05:19 AM	#14
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Worked on my 50....again. LOL Doors are on, front fenders and grill are mocked up. New aluminum radiator is mounted and plumbed, gauges are in the dash and working. ......and the usual stuff, cut grass and washed the daily drivers. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-01-2011, 06:24 AM	#15
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Sold and delivered the last of my 455 Buick stuff. Now to sell the SBC serp drive and part out the 366 and I'll be down to only L6's and 6.2 diesels. Drained the pair of BOP TH400's that have been follwoing me around for 20 years, gonna scrap them out. Hauled my copper, aluminum, and catalytic converter to the yard, got $100 for the pile. Finallly got the plug out of the oil gallery on the 250, that was the last thing, weight matched the pistons and rods as best as possible, 1.5 gram difference on a 4000 RPM motor should be fine. Most of the difference is in the pistons. Off it will go to get .030, turn crank. Spend 4 hours, 5 cans of oven cleaner, and $6 at the car wash to get the tin merely disgustingly dirty. Wow did it have gunk on inside and outside! Kids go to band camp this week, maybe I'll get more done. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

08-01-2011, 09:14 AM	#16
veinbar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 292	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Repaired my dash lights, the light in my aftermarket tach, my fuel gauge, cigarette lighter, and cleaned up some other wiring issues. I kept pushing my truck around to stay under the shade until I was almost up against my buddies house. Finally, I pulled a 700r4 off of my 1976 G10 SportVan that will be going into my '79 Bonanza. Made great progress.



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08-01-2011, 10:20 PM	#19
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition a friend of a friends friend got a 77 jimmy not running parts only,may go see tuesday 1.5 hours away...with plow! just drove the 78 jimmy around a bit sunday __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-01-2011, 10:51 PM	#20
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition attened my 30 year high school reunion this past weekend. 3 day event that unofficialy started on Wednesday with a multi-year reunion party. then Friday from 8-1pm for a school tour. Friday evening at O'malley's on the green (golf club) closed the place down at 4 am Saturday morning. Saturday from noon til 130 pm swimming at the West High Pool. then on to the wacky west games at westchester lagoon park until 5:00 pm. At 8 pm we had our dance party at the Sheraton Hotel. We got kicked out of there around 4 am because people on the 4th and 5th floor were complaining about the noise from the ballroom on the second floor!!! LOL the one last gettogether at another classmates parents house until 11:00 pm last night. Out of a graduating class of 476 back in 81 we had 135 plus their spouses show up Some from as far away as Prague, Qatar, and even Pert, Australia!!! Did I have fun? HELL YEAH!!! Still feeling the after effects too. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

08-01-2011, 11:21 PM	#21
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Went on a 1000 km spur of the moment camping trip. My buddy and I had to sleep in the cab for two nights cause everywhere was full. Going to wash the truck really well after work tomorrow. Ah the perks of being young.

08-01-2011, 11:44 PM	#22
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: What did you get done 7/31/11 edition Managed to mess up my bottom end It knocks when I first start it for a second and knocks when it revs up to about 2100 rpm __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

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