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**zicc1835** · 02-18-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Markuli

I blew up my engine yesterday.
I guess it was just this engine's time. It's probably the factory 283. It has a rochester 2bbl on it and it smokes like a fiend, tons of blow- by too. I even topped off the oil the day beforehand, but I guess the rest of it was too thin. Regardless, about 12 minutes into my drive down Route 46, the gremlins came a'knockin.

Couple hours waiting for the tow, and the truck is back in the driveway, sitting until I find a new heart for it.

Well that’s not a good day ticket got punched let’s catch up sometime up just up the road in Hanover most of the winter
Jess

Markuli · 02-18-2019, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

Well that’s not a good day ticket got punched let’s catch up sometime up just up the road in Hanover most of the winter
Jess

For sure, Jess! I could use a pal who's local with some experience building these rigs.

I'm not too upset about the engine, it was coming eventually. Now I just have a fire under my ass to accelerate that portion of my plans

Redneck Rydes · 02-18-2019, 11:36 AM

Sorry to hear that,those 283s are a great engine.What are your plans, rebuild it or go crate/ rebuilt?

Markuli · 02-18-2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Redneck Rydes

Sorry to hear that,those 283s are a great engine.What are your plans, rebuild it or go crate/ rebuilt?

Yeah I had fun with this engine while it lasted. It was surprisingly stout for a worn out, low ci v8. Ha.

My friend who works at a shop has a '98 350 with "lt1 heads" sitting around that was supposed to go in a client's car, but said client wrecked their project before this engine went in. It's looking like I'll go that route for now, as it's the easiest.

**SoCoC10** · 02-18-2019, 07:09 PM

Hugger Orange base clear applied to the K10 Cheyenne

CK67 · 02-18-2019, 07:34 PM

little bit of this little bit of that

66clow · 02-20-2019, 01:14 PM

Patch work on the cab supports. Bought slip on support covers but didn't like the way the fit or function. There was enough good metal there to fix them.

72=c10 · 02-20-2019, 06:36 PM

i mounted and wired air ride gauge and seats from TMI finally arrived.

**zicc1835** · 02-20-2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 72=c10

i mounted and wired air ride gauge and seats from TMI finally arrived.

they look fantastic

**72peace** · 02-21-2019, 07:02 PM

New Linex Bed!

Metaldoc · 02-22-2019, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 72peace

New Linex Bed!

Nice job

Metaldoc · 02-22-2019, 03:14 PM

So I was taking the bolts out of my shifter and hit, broke, one of my micro switches for the p/l. To fix it I had to pull it apart, redo it and all the wiring I did before. My standards went up and it didn't pass code.

66clow · 02-24-2019, 08:41 PM

Cab support and cab corner repair and replacement.

72c20customcamper · 03-02-2019, 07:09 PM

Put the tank back in and got her running for more than a couple of minutes. Next it's a tune up and a steering box.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-24-2019, 10:01 PM

No pics, but I finished modifying the bench seat sliders to fit my bucket seats yesterday. Just need to blast them and paint them. Still have a lot of work to do on the seats themselves though. Gotta repair the foam and get the skirts and bottoms cleaned and painted, then install the PUI covers.

Markuli · 02-25-2019, 10:12 AM

Yesterday I went to go look at an LQ4 setup some guy had in his C15. Would have been a good deal/ good way to go, if the engine didn't knock...

Looks like I'm sticking to an older gen small block and saving the new stuff for down the road a ways, when I save enough to do it the right way, complete with a TKO.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-25-2019, 12:03 PM

I went to the DMV and paid up my tags.

My mail has been screwed up since I moved twice, so I was late because I never got the bill. But the DMV was very understanding... Well no they weren't. That was a joke. They hosed me out of over $600 and could care less.

My registration was apparently sent to my house in So. Cal. and my tenant was supposed to forward anything important to me. I guess he forgot about that, and I think his rent is about to go up.

I did an address change online when I moved, but that didn't seem to work, because it still showed my old address on 3 of my cars when I was at the DMV. But at least they smile when they take your money.

At least it's done now. Hopefully.

My new expensive sticker.

rcazwillis · 02-25-2019, 04:22 PM

Sunday - state inspection. $7.00
Today - title and registration. $121.
Legal to drive on the public roads. Priceless.
Cheesy, but made me smile...

mygmctruck1 · 02-25-2019, 04:27 PM

I looked at it , than sat down to ponder .

72c20customcamper · 02-25-2019, 07:15 PM

Well between the snow squalls 27° temps and 60 mph winds I managed to get the tank out of the 68. Need to get it boiled out full of rust .Just wondering what the 440 behind the tank and under the hood mean. Also my truck must have been made on a Friday. Runs all over the interior . Even the dash I'll get picks of if tomorrow.

**Steeveedee** · 02-25-2019, 11:57 PM

Or made on Monday, when they all came in hung over. I can attest to seeing the guys going across the street to the "Chevy-Ho" at lunch time at the Van Nuys AD, and coming staggering back drunk as rats. Of course, the only "trucks" we built were El Caminos, and the occasional GMC Sprint.

Before going to work there, I worked at a dealer, and we had an El Camino come in with runs about every foot or so, on both sides. The Zone Office guy made a point to inspect that one!

He wouldn't believe it, until he saw it. How many people could have laid eyes on it and not said a thing? Crazy. It came from the Van Nuys plant, as I recall.

72c20customcamper · 02-26-2019, 09:29 AM

Steevedee you hit . I knew a couple of guys that worked in the Terrytown NY plant. One worked at ny uncles body shop and every Friday he would be a little tipsy. He would get to the shop around 3pm .

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-26-2019, 11:17 PM

Installed the spindles and coil springs today. Two big sons and the weight of the engine made it easy, even with stock height coils.

Now that the suspension is in I'll say this about Moog. It would be nice if they included all the hardware, and the right hardware too. Luckily my old castle nuts were refinished. Among other things they gave me 5/8" nuts for 1/2" studs.

That and zerk fittings aren't what they used to be. I used the old ones.

66clow · 02-27-2019, 12:43 AM

I found out what a 50 year old speaker looks like🤣 and did some cab sanding.

KQQL IT · 03-02-2019, 07:57 PM

Driving lessons.

02-18-2019, 11:36 AM	#3
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Sorry to hear that,those 283s are a great engine.What are your plans, rebuild it or go crate/ rebuilt?

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66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Patch work on the cab supports. Bought slip on support covers but didn't like the way the fit or function. There was enough good metal there to fix them. Attached Images

02-20-2019, 06:36 PM	#8
72=c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Mount Union,PA Posts: 7	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter i mounted and wired air ride gauge and seats from TMI finally arrived. Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 6.0L 4L80E

02-21-2019, 07:02 PM	#10
72peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 712	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New Linex Bed! Attached Images

02-22-2019, 03:14 PM	#12
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter So I was taking the bolts out of my shifter and hit, broke, one of my micro switches for the p/l. To fix it I had to pull it apart, redo it and all the wiring I did before. My standards went up and it didn't pass code. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

02-24-2019, 08:41 PM	#13
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Cab support and cab corner repair and replacement. Attached Images

03-02-2019, 07:09 PM	#14
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,650	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put the tank back in and got her running for more than a couple of minutes. Next it's a tune up and a steering box. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-24-2019, 10:01 PM	#15
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,369	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter No pics, but I finished modifying the bench seat sliders to fit my bucket seats yesterday. Just need to blast them and paint them. Still have a lot of work to do on the seats themselves though. Gotta repair the foam and get the skirts and bottoms cleaned and painted, then install the PUI covers. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

02-25-2019, 10:12 AM	#16
Markuli Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Riverdale, NJ Posts: 85	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yesterday I went to go look at an LQ4 setup some guy had in his C15. Would have been a good deal/ good way to go, if the engine didn't knock... Looks like I'm sticking to an older gen small block and saving the new stuff for down the road a ways, when I save enough to do it the right way, complete with a TKO.

02-25-2019, 12:03 PM	#17
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I went to the DMV and paid up my tags. My mail has been screwed up since I moved twice, so I was late because I never got the bill. But the DMV was very understanding... Well no they weren't. That was a joke. They hosed me out of over $600 and could care less. My registration was apparently sent to my house in So. Cal. and my tenant was supposed to forward anything important to me. I guess he forgot about that, and I think his rent is about to go up. I did an address change online when I moved, but that didn't seem to work, because it still showed my old address on 3 of my cars when I was at the DMV. But at least they smile when they take your money. At least it's done now. Hopefully. My new expensive sticker. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

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rcazwillis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 309	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Sunday - state inspection. $7.00 Today - title and registration. $121. Legal to drive on the public roads. Priceless. Cheesy, but made me smile... Attached Images __________________ Zane's 71 Build

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mygmctruck1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Munising,Mi Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I looked at it , than sat down to ponder .

02-25-2019, 07:15 PM	#20
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,650	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well between the snow squalls 27° temps and 60 mph winds I managed to get the tank out of the 68. Need to get it boiled out full of rust .Just wondering what the 440 behind the tank and under the hood mean. Also my truck must have been made on a Friday. Runs all over the interior . Even the dash I'll get picks of if tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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02-25-2019, 11:57 PM	#21
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,614	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Or made on Monday, when they all came in hung over. I can attest to seeing the guys going across the street to the "Chevy-Ho" at lunch time at the Van Nuys AD, and coming staggering back drunk as rats. Of course, the only "trucks" we built were El Caminos, and the occasional GMC Sprint. Before going to work there, I worked at a dealer, and we had an El Camino come in with runs about every foot or so, on both sides. The Zone Office guy made a point to inspect that one! He wouldn't believe it, until he saw it. How many people could have laid eyes on it and not said a thing? Crazy. It came from the Van Nuys plant, as I recall. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-26-2019, 09:29 AM	#22
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,650	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Steevedee you hit . I knew a couple of guys that worked in the Terrytown NY plant. One worked at ny uncles body shop and every Friday he would be a little tipsy. He would get to the shop around 3pm . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-26-2019, 11:17 PM	#23
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,300	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed the spindles and coil springs today. Two big sons and the weight of the engine made it easy, even with stock height coils. Now that the suspension is in I'll say this about Moog. It would be nice if they included all the hardware, and the right hardware too. Luckily my old castle nuts were refinished. Among other things they gave me 5/8" nuts for 1/2" studs. That and zerk fittings aren't what they used to be. I used the old ones. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

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66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I found out what a 50 year old speaker looks like🤣 and did some cab sanding. Attached Images

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