What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 96 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Elliot949** · 11-09-2015, 09:27 PM

Looked at Raymond sitting in the garage getting more and more pissed about the little body work things that the body shop screwed up... if it weren't for the little screw ups I could have this painted long ago... Also looked at Haulin in the driveway dead to the world... I have a short somewhere that keeps draining the battery and I haven't found it yet...

tommy3horse · 11-09-2015, 11:27 PM

Got a fresh Turbo 350 installed in Kazoo this weekend, and while off last week, installed a complete set of XRF balljoints. The joints are super nice, maybe better than Moog. The have a million-mile warranty and were a breeze to install.
Need an alignment and a pair of tires before winter, thats next.

74baggedbug · 11-10-2015, 07:57 PM

Got the correct length brake hoses on the truck and upgraded to steel braided

wingnut6999 · 11-10-2015, 10:32 PM

Started working on the truck body today to see if there was any shine left. Used polishing compound and wax jus around the hood and gas cap. Up close you can see the fine cracks and scratches. Gives it character, I mean it ain't no show truck. Lol just my daily driver

midniteblues · 11-11-2015, 07:06 PM

Got it way up on stands today to start mocking up this exhaust. I put the tail pipes in and realized I needed the bumper on it so out it came.
I sure will need some cutting and welding.
But it's all good I can make it work.

Sorry dude I forgot too get the part # today.
Anyway it is a heart throb square body exhaust for those who want too know.

An since I was under there I took a few pics of the underneth as dusty an dirty as it can be.
U can see my do not disturb mufflers. And my custom crossmember.
It seems I found a new avatar for now.

9teen69 · 11-11-2015, 09:15 PM

Installed new steering wheel and cowl to hood seal.

**allchevy58** · 11-12-2015, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

Installed new steering wheel and cowl to hood seal.

Nice looking interior, like that steering wheel.

midniteblues · 11-13-2015, 08:24 AM

Well I got this far an that was the easy part.

I need to get gas for mr. Miller today I might have enough for a few more tacks.

The tail pipes are not gonna be fun.
But i do have 2 pcs of 3" x 24" long ss tubing that I'll make tips with.
Wish I would've pulled the bed off before starting oh well.

Nice steering wheel.i like it.

BugzC10 · 11-13-2015, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midniteblues

Well I got this far an that was the easy part.

I need to get gas for mr. Miller today I might have enough for a few more tacks.

The tail pipes are not gonna be fun.
But i do have 2 pcs of 3" x 24" long ss tubing that I'll make tips with.
Wish I would've pulled the bed off before starting oh well.

Nice steering wheel.i like it.

Tight fit going over the axle?

midniteblues · 11-13-2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Tight fit going over the axle?

Yhea it will be.
The intermediate pipes pretty much fell into place I might need a lil' shortening yet.
I have 67-69 camaro/68-74 Nova headers on my bb. They fit pretty good except they exited rite on a oe truck auto c member. So I made one. They don't hang below the frame.
Oh an the z bar needed a lil modding.
The tail pipes is where the "cutting and welding" part comes into play.
The ps isn't too bad but the ds. Is tight

Mator · 11-16-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

Installed new steering wheel and cowl to hood seal.

Where did you get the hood to cowl seal. I cant seem to get mine to lay down and it keep keeps the hood lines out of place.

9teen69 · 11-18-2015, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mator

Where did you get the hood to cowl seal. I cant seem to get mine to lay down and it keep keeps the hood lines out of place.

From classic industries, lays down perfect and has the correct holes and ridges.

UNEASYRIDER · 11-13-2015, 02:57 PM

Drove it in to work! Gave her a bath!

toolboxchev · 11-14-2015, 12:44 AM

100 bucks worth of electrical components, wires, plastic wiring retainers, spark plug wires, glove box, and finally wire gutters.

And I have not even scratched the surface.

74baggedbug · 11-14-2015, 09:38 AM

Yanked out the hid's and cheap halogen conversion and went to hella headlights and halogen bulbs and did the headlight relay mod.. Very happy with the results

mud.man.rj · 11-14-2015, 10:41 PM

That truck is so wallpaper worthy, shiny headlights and all.

In The Ten Ring · 11-15-2015, 12:37 AM

I stored the parts away in the garage.....it looks like a "cubicle" of boxed parts!

Oh my junked up garage!

wreckedchevy · 11-15-2015, 06:57 PM

In The Ten Ring · 11-15-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wreckedchevy

Um, why did you weld angle to the top of your hood?

wreckedchevy · 11-15-2015, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Um, why did you weld angle to the top of your hood?

It seemed like a good idea at the time

midniteblues · 11-15-2015, 10:56 PM

Pulled mine outside and listened too the exhaust and let it warm up a lil'. Sounds great. It's a lil' loud for my likeing. But it's ok.
I still need to make the exshaut tips.

The kid an I both have dual snorkel z28 air cleaners.
His was a $5.jy find that I gave him,
and mine was a $25.swap meet find. Except I didn't get a lid. So I reused my other lid.
I plan on removing the useless stuff on mine and blasting and paint but it's ok for now.
The kid is good with his the way it is only he wants to get rid of the 5.0.
I so I took both and swapped snorkels.
His now has two straight snorkels.
And mine has two angled snorkels.
Looks much better.
Here's some b4 and after pics.

midniteblues · 11-15-2015, 11:27 PM

I forgot to include a few "outside" pics.
We all like pics.

And one at the end of the nite changing oil on the kids truck.
I thought this pic was pretty cool looking with 2 67's in the garage.

**Lancialonnie** · 11-15-2015, 11:59 PM

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I finally figured out how to attach pics again, I'm not much of a computer guy.

So after 4 months at the paint shop it is finally getting close. This is the first tinted bed liner this shop has done and I love the way it turned out! The under bed gas tank was installed Friday and it is finally moving on its own again. The paint shop hopes to reassemble the rest and do some touch up this week and then I can bring it home and install all the goodies the UPS driver has been dropping off at the house!

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-16-2015, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

I forgot to include a few "outside" pics.
We all like pics.

And one at the end of the nite changing oil on the kids truck.
I thought this pic was pretty cool looking with 2 67's in the garage.

Pretty cool? Are you kidding? Incredibly cool.

Hope you don't mind my taking a few (tiny) liberties with your beautiful shot.

And then using it for my computer wallpaper.

In The Ten Ring · 11-15-2015, 09:33 PM

I clear coated my inner grill today. It's not perfect, but considering what I had to paint it with (spray paint) and how bad it looked "before," I am happy.

I had a few runs.....I think once I get the NOS emblem on and polished outer grill, also the grill guard, no one will notice.

11-09-2015, 09:27 PM	#1
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looked at Raymond sitting in the garage getting more and more pissed about the little body work things that the body shop screwed up... if it weren't for the little screw ups I could have this painted long ago... Also looked at Haulin in the driveway dead to the world... I have a short somewhere that keeps draining the battery and I haven't found it yet... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

11-09-2015, 11:27 PM	#2
tommy3horse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: St. Clair, Missouri Posts: 124	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got a fresh Turbo 350 installed in Kazoo this weekend, and while off last week, installed a complete set of XRF balljoints. The joints are super nice, maybe better than Moog. The have a million-mile warranty and were a breeze to install. Need an alignment and a pair of tires before winter, thats next. __________________ 1972 GMC C1500 350/350 1965 Mustang 2+2 289 4spd, show-car 1965 Mustang Coupe 289 4spd, stoplight racer 1/2 dozen Wheelhorse Tractors

11-10-2015, 07:57 PM	#3
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 702	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the correct length brake hoses on the truck and upgraded to steel braided

11-10-2015, 10:32 PM	#4
wingnut6999 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Springfield ohio Posts: 20	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started working on the truck body today to see if there was any shine left. Used polishing compound and wax jus around the hood and gas cap. Up close you can see the fine cracks and scratches. Gives it character, I mean it ain't no show truck. Lol just my daily driver Attached Images

11-11-2015, 07:06 PM	#5
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got it way up on stands today to start mocking up this exhaust. I put the tail pipes in and realized I needed the bumper on it so out it came. I sure will need some cutting and welding. But it's all good I can make it work. Sorry dude I forgot too get the part # today. Anyway it is a heart throb square body exhaust for those who want too know. An since I was under there I took a few pics of the underneth as dusty an dirty as it can be. U can see my do not disturb mufflers. And my custom crossmember. It seems I found a new avatar for now. 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.

11-11-2015, 09:15 PM	#6
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed new steering wheel and cowl to hood seal. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

11-13-2015, 08:24 AM	#8
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well I got this far an that was the easy part. I need to get gas for mr. Miller today I might have enough for a few more tacks. The tail pipes are not gonna be fun. But i do have 2 pcs of 3" x 24" long ss tubing that I'll make tips with. Wish I would've pulled the bed off before starting oh well. Nice steering wheel.i like it. 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.

11-13-2015, 02:57 PM	#13
UNEASYRIDER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PHOENIX,ARIZONA Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove it in to work! Gave her a bath! __________________ DON'T BUILD IT IF YOUR NOT GONA DRIVE IT!!

11-14-2015, 12:44 AM	#14
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II 100 bucks worth of electrical components, wires, plastic wiring retainers, spark plug wires, glove box, and finally wire gutters. And I have not even scratched the surface.

11-14-2015, 09:38 AM	#15
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 702	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yanked out the hid's and cheap halogen conversion and went to hella headlights and halogen bulbs and did the headlight relay mod.. Very happy with the results

11-14-2015, 10:41 PM	#16
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? Chapter II That truck is so wallpaper worthy, shiny headlights and all. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

11-15-2015, 12:37 AM	#17
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I stored the parts away in the garage.....it looks like a "cubicle" of boxed parts! Oh my junked up garage!

11-15-2015, 06:57 PM	#18
wreckedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: billings, mt Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 2wd stepside longbox

11-15-2015, 10:56 PM	#21
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Pulled mine outside and listened too the exhaust and let it warm up a lil'. Sounds great. It's a lil' loud for my likeing. But it's ok. I still need to make the exshaut tips. The kid an I both have dual snorkel z28 air cleaners. His was a $5.jy find that I gave him, and mine was a $25.swap meet find. Except I didn't get a lid. So I reused my other lid. I plan on removing the useless stuff on mine and blasting and paint but it's ok for now. The kid is good with his the way it is only he wants to get rid of the 5.0. I so I took both and swapped snorkels. His now has two straight snorkels. And mine has two angled snorkels. Looks much better. Here's some b4 and after pics. 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.

11-15-2015, 11:27 PM	#22
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I forgot to include a few "outside" pics. We all like pics. And one at the end of the nite changing oil on the kids truck. I thought this pic was pretty cool looking with 2 67's in the garage. 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.



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11-15-2015, 11:59 PM	#23
Lancialonnie Active Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 159	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally figured out how to attach pics again, I'm not much of a computer guy. So after 4 months at the paint shop it is finally getting close. This is the first tinted bed liner this shop has done and I love the way it turned out! The under bed gas tank was installed Friday and it is finally moving on its own again. The paint shop hopes to reassemble the rest and do some touch up this week and then I can bring it home and install all the goodies the UPS driver has been dropping off at the house!

11-15-2015, 09:33 PM	#25
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I clear coated my inner grill today. It's not perfect, but considering what I had to paint it with (spray paint) and how bad it looked "before," I am happy. I had a few runs.....I think once I get the NOS emblem on and polished outer grill, also the grill guard, no one will notice.

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