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Grim Reaper · 03-01-2004, 11:20 AM

88 did nothing.

75 contemplated what to do. Decided to buy a used HEI distributor from Randy even though I will be TBIing that truck soon. That will get it on the road at least. Was nice weather over the weekend and would have been fun to drop the top.

Honda Puked water pump so changed that and oil. $25 for a pump. THought it was going to be an absolute pain in the butt job but wasn't really that bad.

Poncho...... looked around to see what running engines were around. Just missed a mildly built 454 with low miles and $800. Guy is hurting for cash but somebody beat me to it.

8t5Silverado · 03-01-2004, 11:32 AM

I did the "Brighter Dash Mod" and lubed my sqeaky speedometer cable.

I couldn't resist, so I ripped the entire dash apart.

Of course, I lost a small piece (clip on back of a gauge) and so now it sits in pieces, until I can find another clip.

LOHRTBT · 03-01-2004, 12:06 PM

Wow! haha I really slowed down eh??? hehe Wasnt I ahead of you for a while?

bagged74 · 03-01-2004, 12:52 PM

took the weekend off. Took the wife to Little Rock to the George Strait concert.

I did get back early enough on Sunday to pick up a disc brake front end for my 68.

Gibble · 03-01-2004, 12:56 PM

Found an engine I'll hopefully be buying and putting in the truck...mmm...Big Block goodness

bpmcgee · 03-01-2004, 01:09 PM

I took the intake off of the new Blazer engine and re-installed it right this time -- no more vacuum leaks.

Brian

Prerunner1982 · 03-01-2004, 02:51 PM

i worked all weekend like usual......if the wind would stop blowing (in oklahoma... RIGHT!!

) i would paint my Jerry cans and mounts and install them, install my shovel mounts, and a fire extinguisher mount. this next week is filled with rain, so probably wont do squat.

boraxman · 03-01-2004, 05:47 PM

I put a new clutch set in my Toyota truck...I didnt really like it, but theres a certian satisfaction doing it yourself. I also know it was done right.

1985K10 · 03-01-2004, 06:47 PM

Replaced my belts, modified and installed my AC bracket a year after I put my headers on, replaced the bearing in my alternator, and fixed the leak in my radiator.

shavedchevy · 03-01-2004, 06:57 PM

Hey Mike, I never knew you were a carpenter. That's what I'm going to college for right now. Up here houses are going up like crazing and the boom is expected to last for ten more years.

**swervin ervin** · 03-01-2004, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shavedchevy
Hey Mike, I never knew you were a carpenter. That's what I'm going to college for right now. Up here houses are going up like crazing and the boom is expected to last for ten more years.

You can go to college to learn Carpentry? This is a new one on me. I went to college the hard way then. Straight from high school to driving nails. I wouldn't take anything for the knowledge I have, but I wouldn't give a nickel for it if I had to do it all over again. I've been a Carpenter for over 30 years. Totally burned out on it. I started a new job today. Still using power tools like table saws and such but a lot different from anything I've ever done before. It's tough to start a new job at 49.

*mike reeh* · 03-01-2004, 10:23 PM

Swervin: umm are you going to just tease us like that? WHATS THE NEW JOB!!!!

This weekend I got my truck running again. drove it to work today, the motor is SCREAMING. tranny is working flawlessly

mike

race2c · 03-01-2004, 11:03 PM

Friday night--Helped with my dad at a local home show.

Saturday-- Helped Uncle paint the '69 in sig below and also helped at the home show again.

Sunday--Helped at home show again.

Monday--New front brake pads on '89 and finished painting the '69 still have to wet sand the whole thing.

The color of the '69 is the yellow that comes on the new SSR, pics should be up soon.

Also, if anyone is interested in my dad's business this is his website here. It is mostly garage organization and a flooring system if anyone would be interested please PM me.

Cam

03-01-2004, 11:20 AM	#26
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	88 did nothing. 75 contemplated what to do. Decided to buy a used HEI distributor from Randy even though I will be TBIing that truck soon. That will get it on the road at least. Was nice weather over the weekend and would have been fun to drop the top. Honda Puked water pump so changed that and oil. $25 for a pump. THought it was going to be an absolute pain in the butt job but wasn't really that bad. Poncho...... looked around to see what running engines were around. Just missed a mildly built 454 with low miles and $800. Guy is hurting for cash but somebody beat me to it. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

03-01-2004, 11:32 AM	#27
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I did the "Brighter Dash Mod" and lubed my sqeaky speedometer cable. I couldn't resist, so I ripped the entire dash apart. Of course, I lost a small piece (clip on back of a gauge) and so now it sits in pieces, until I can find another clip. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-01-2004, 12:06 PM	#28
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Wow! haha I really slowed down eh??? hehe Wasnt I ahead of you for a while? __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

03-01-2004, 05:47 PM	#33
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	I put a new clutch set in my Toyota truck...I didnt really like it, but theres a certian satisfaction doing it yourself. I also know it was done right. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

03-01-2004, 06:47 PM	#34
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	Replaced my belts, modified and installed my AC bracket a year after I put my headers on, replaced the bearing in my alternator, and fixed the leak in my radiator. __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~

03-01-2004, 12:52 PM	#29
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	took the weekend off. Took the wife to Little Rock to the George Strait concert. I did get back early enough on Sunday to pick up a disc brake front end for my 68.

03-01-2004, 12:56 PM	#30
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	Found an engine I'll hopefully be buying and putting in the truck...mmm...Big Block goodness

03-01-2004, 01:09 PM	#31
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	I took the intake off of the new Blazer engine and re-installed it right this time -- no more vacuum leaks. Brian

03-01-2004, 02:51 PM	#32
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i worked all weekend like usual......if the wind would stop blowing (in oklahoma... RIGHT!! ) i would paint my Jerry cans and mounts and install them, install my shovel mounts, and a fire extinguisher mount. this next week is filled with rain, so probably wont do squat.

03-01-2004, 06:57 PM	#35
shavedchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 315	Hey Mike, I never knew you were a carpenter. That's what I'm going to college for right now. Up here houses are going up like crazing and the boom is expected to last for ten more years. __________________ Dennis

03-01-2004, 10:23 PM	#37
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	Swervin: umm are you going to just tease us like that? WHATS THE NEW JOB!!!! This weekend I got my truck running again. drove it to work today, the motor is SCREAMING. tranny is working flawlessly mike

03-01-2004, 11:03 PM	#38
race2c <--Thanks 86 Red Bowtie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mt. Zion IL (Home) Stillwater, OK (School) Posts: 140	Friday night--Helped with my dad at a local home show. Saturday-- Helped Uncle paint the '69 in sig below and also helped at the home show again. Sunday--Helped at home show again. Monday--New front brake pads on '89 and finished painting the '69 still have to wet sand the whole thing. The color of the '69 is the yellow that comes on the new SSR, pics should be up soon. Also, if anyone is interested in my dad's business this is his website here. It is mostly garage organization and a flooring system if anyone would be interested please PM me. Cam __________________ race2c@aol.com 1941 Willys Coupe--Currently being put together. Willy Works fiberglass car. 1969 Chevy K10 SWB--SOLD!!! 1989 Chevy Silverado Z71 RCSB--SOLD!!! 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix--College Commuter



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