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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-17-2011, 08:20 AM

MMMMMMMMMMM BLOWER..... Very nice...

red71c10 · 09-17-2011, 11:32 PM

I bought a used tailgate to replace mine. It has some surface rust I'll have to clean up, but at least it's not rusted through like the old one is.

fastwillie 696969 · 09-18-2011, 12:26 AM

went out and practice leaving the line with transbrake and made some adjustments to my 4 link ,its hooking up real nice now .

dukcaln · 09-18-2011, 01:44 AM

nothing major....finally adjusted the head lights, replaced two bulbs and adjusted the carb, best I could do without a vacuum gauge.... running pretty good. tomorrow will check the timing again....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-18-2011, 09:30 AM

Painted more parts with satin clean really diggin the look of this stuff..

dukcaln · 09-18-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Painted more parts with satin clean really diggin the look of this stuff..

post a pic of something painted....

ryanroo · 09-18-2011, 11:05 PM

removed a bit more of the old and crusty. not alot of time for the truck this weekend. had to dodge rainstorms while landscaping and finish speading gravel for the jeep's new parking spot. hopefully i will be ready to start cleaning and boxing the frame in front of the cab in the next few weeks.

Shyguy · 09-19-2011, 12:12 AM

Today may son and I finished welding in all the patch panels and outer rockers on the cab for my '67 swb stepper. I probably should say my son is the welder while I am the patch panel fabricator.

After we got stuff cleaned up we looked over the cab and marked all dents that we need to fix and discussed what to do next Sunday. You see we only work on my truck on Sundays, my son and his family and me.

Since I am a novice at sheet metal work I have learned quite a bit while working on the cab beside how to make patch panels.

Here are few that many of you may already know about. Don't use a 4.5 inch angle grinder with a cut-off wheel or grinding disk without wearing leather gloves or a face shield

. The first day the grinder got away from me and nicked both of my fore fingers and the sparks pitted my glasses. Here is another one be ever vigilant about where the sparks are going, set my shirt on fire also the first day

.

Now when I use the grinder I wear leather gloves, a face shield and no flammable shirt.

I have become pretty good at making patch panels from the sheet metal from an old hood.

Hopefully I will learn more next Sunday.

crazymason · 09-19-2011, 12:13 AM

Picked up a 71 GMC 2500 for $1600 with the intention of it being a parts truck for my 71 C20. Upon closer inspection this "parts" truck is more rust free than my Chevy, and all numbers matching as well. Can't bring myself to take it apart yet.....

Not sure what to do

red71c10 · 09-19-2011, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymason

Picked up a 71 GMC 2500 for $1600 with the intention of it being a parts truck for my 71 C20. Upon closer inspection this "parts" truck is more rust free than my Chevy, and all numbers matching as well. Can't bring myself to take it apart yet.....

Not sure what to do

To quote Boris Badenov: "If you didn't done it yet, don't did it!!!!!!!

Bennett68C10 · 09-19-2011, 06:49 AM

Continued working on my doors, removed the outer skin from the passenger door and started installing new skin.

Tmwoodall · 09-21-2011, 12:11 AM

Installed this. This is just a dress rehearsal, push rods get here tomorrow then I can bolt down the intake, carb, etc.

Bull72 · 09-25-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmwoodall

Installed this. This is just a dress rehearsal, push rods get here tomorrow then I can bolt down the intake, carb, etc.

Tmwoodall dude this looks freaking sweet! After a while (when i get more money of course) I'm going to put a similar setup in front of my 355 as well.

big_al_71 · 09-21-2011, 10:07 PM

Installed the a rear tailgate band....should of done this years ago..

dmack91 · 09-22-2011, 02:33 AM

Fixed the 6 month old gas sending unit that decided to ground itself out last weekend. Relatively easy, at least.

red71c10 · 09-22-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Installed the a rear tailgate band....should of done this years ago..

I notice your tailgate doesn't have the lower molding. Is that by choice or was it always that way? I'm asking because I just got a used tailgate for my truck and it has holes for the upper molding but not the lower. I always thought it was all or nothing.

FLEET72 · 09-23-2011, 12:20 AM

On my wife's 69 I swapped out the alternator for a CS130 105A from an 89 Suburban. I am going to shorten the stainless steel all-thread sticking out in the second picture.

bc gman · 09-21-2011, 12:21 AM

After the carb was rebuilt a few months ago the truck still wasn't running right so the guy that did it for me came to the conclusion that the gas tank was the culprit so out it came today and hopefully be back in tomorrow (Wish I would of changed when the truck was in pieces) I thought it was good.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-21-2011, 08:09 PM

Heres one of the pics I actually remembers to shoot of my satin paint job for who ever asked..

cparman · 09-21-2011, 08:21 PM

I drove it to work today! 72 Blazer 2WD. had been neglecting it for more than a month, and she responded as expected. Cranked right up!

Andy4639 · 09-21-2011, 09:02 PM

Installed the shock relocator and had to lose the rear sway bar.

bigguy69 · 09-22-2011, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Installed the shock relocator and had to lose the rear sway bar.

how does it ride now?

Andy4639 · 09-23-2011, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigguy69

how does it ride now?

It was pouring down raining so I haven't tested it yet. We left this afternoon also for the weekend. Next week I report back.

RossRinSD · 09-22-2011, 11:08 AM

I've been boxing my front framerails and tying in the front crossmember by the steering box.

In preperation for adding a winch and winch bumper.

cparman · 09-22-2011, 06:35 PM

Replaced the rear control arms. I have been dreading this, but it went well. I did this on my 69 SWB, and with a torch, and 4-5 hours I replaced them. Today, I started at 11, and was done at 1. EVERY bolt was well behaved, and I did not break a bolt, and the torch was never lit! I had a good day.

09-17-2011, 08:20 AM	#1
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: What did you do to your truck today! MMMMMMMMMMM BLOWER..... Very nice... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-17-2011, 11:32 PM	#2
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I bought a used tailgate to replace mine. It has some surface rust I'll have to clean up, but at least it's not rusted through like the old one is. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

09-18-2011, 12:26 AM	#3
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What did you do to your truck today! went out and practice leaving the line with transbrake and made some adjustments to my 4 link ,its hooking up real nice now . __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

09-18-2011, 01:44 AM	#4
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: What did you do to your truck today! nothing major....finally adjusted the head lights, replaced two bulbs and adjusted the carb, best I could do without a vacuum gauge.... running pretty good. tomorrow will check the timing again.... __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

09-18-2011, 09:30 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Painted more parts with satin clean really diggin the look of this stuff.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-18-2011, 11:05 PM	#7
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: What did you do to your truck today! removed a bit more of the old and crusty. not alot of time for the truck this weekend. had to dodge rainstorms while landscaping and finish speading gravel for the jeep's new parking spot. hopefully i will be ready to start cleaning and boxing the frame in front of the cab in the next few weeks. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

09-19-2011, 12:12 AM	#8
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today may son and I finished welding in all the patch panels and outer rockers on the cab for my '67 swb stepper. I probably should say my son is the welder while I am the patch panel fabricator. After we got stuff cleaned up we looked over the cab and marked all dents that we need to fix and discussed what to do next Sunday. You see we only work on my truck on Sundays, my son and his family and me. Since I am a novice at sheet metal work I have learned quite a bit while working on the cab beside how to make patch panels. Here are few that many of you may already know about. Don't use a 4.5 inch angle grinder with a cut-off wheel or grinding disk without wearing leather gloves or a face shield. The first day the grinder got away from me and nicked both of my fore fingers and the sparks pitted my glasses. Here is another one be ever vigilant about where the sparks are going, set my shirt on fire also the first day. Now when I use the grinder I wear leather gloves, a face shield and no flammable shirt. I have become pretty good at making patch panels from the sheet metal from an old hood. Hopefully I will learn more next Sunday. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

09-19-2011, 12:13 AM	#9
crazymason Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver Island/Calgary Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Picked up a 71 GMC 2500 for $1600 with the intention of it being a parts truck for my 71 C20. Upon closer inspection this "parts" truck is more rust free than my Chevy, and all numbers matching as well. Can't bring myself to take it apart yet..... Not sure what to do

09-19-2011, 06:49 AM	#11
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Continued working on my doors, removed the outer skin from the passenger door and started installing new skin. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

09-21-2011, 12:11 AM	#12
Tmwoodall Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 632	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed this. This is just a dress rehearsal, push rods get here tomorrow then I can bolt down the intake, carb, etc. Attached Images __________________ www.tomthetruck.blogspot.com <-- Aka build thread.

09-21-2011, 10:07 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed the a rear tailgate band....should of done this years ago.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-22-2011, 02:33 AM	#15
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Fixed the 6 month old gas sending unit that decided to ground itself out last weekend. Relatively easy, at least. __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress

09-23-2011, 12:20 AM	#17
FLEET72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 521	Re: What did you do to your truck today! On my wife's 69 I swapped out the alternator for a CS130 105A from an 89 Suburban. I am going to shorten the stainless steel all-thread sticking out in the second picture. __________________ Oscar '72 Shortbed Fleetside '95 Jimmy 4X4 '69 GMC Custom Camper

09-21-2011, 12:21 AM	#18
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	Re: What did you do to your truck today! After the carb was rebuilt a few months ago the truck still wasn't running right so the guy that did it for me came to the conclusion that the gas tank was the culprit so out it came today and hopefully be back in tomorrow (Wish I would of changed when the truck was in pieces) I thought it was good. __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon.

09-21-2011, 08:09 PM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Heres one of the pics I actually remembers to shoot of my satin paint job for who ever asked.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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09-21-2011, 08:21 PM	#20
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I drove it to work today! 72 Blazer 2WD. had been neglecting it for more than a month, and she responded as expected. Cranked right up!

09-21-2011, 09:02 PM	#21
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed the shock relocator and had to lose the rear sway bar. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-22-2011, 11:08 AM	#24
RossRinSD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I've been boxing my front framerails and tying in the front crossmember by the steering box. In preperation for adding a winch and winch bumper.

09-22-2011, 06:35 PM	#25
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced the rear control arms. I have been dreading this, but it went well. I did this on my 69 SWB, and with a torch, and 4-5 hours I replaced them. Today, I started at 11, and was done at 1. EVERY bolt was well behaved, and I did not break a bolt, and the torch was never lit! I had a good day.

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