What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 109 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Barnfind46 · 02-07-2016, 06:35 PM

I finally installed my front fender that I bought two years ago.Gotta love vintage rust free GM sheet metal! Name: 035.jpg
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OregonNed · 02-07-2016, 10:06 PM

Degreaser and pressure washed bed frame rails, splash pans and inner fenders prior to stripping and painting. Also cleaned up the back half of the frame for the same. Will probably paint the inner fenders body color and POR 15 and top coat everything else. Also scored a nice, clean stock diff cover to replace the rusty chrome one currently installed.

Possmguts · 02-08-2016, 05:33 PM

Just hung the driver door back in place after replacing the bottom and also the top hinge along with the bottom bushings and pin... and then pulled the passenger side and replaced the upper hinge and put new bushings and pin in the lower hinge and re-hung it. They will both be coming back off a few more times, but those new hinges and the new pin kits sure make em nice and stiff again... just like new.

73737373 · 02-08-2016, 05:47 PM

More buffing/waxing. Removed clear glass, cleaned 45 years of crud off the rubber gasket and reinstalled w/factory "Soft Ray" glass. That Hugger Orange is sooooo pretty and just pops!! Wow.

vidman · 02-08-2016, 08:28 PM

Installed the B&M shifter cable and my Lokar LED shift indicator cable and sender..

Possmguts · 02-08-2016, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vidman

Installed the B&M shifter cable and my Lokar LED shift indicator cable and sender..

I had to put a couple of spacers at the trans cover mount bolts to get the mount away from the lip of the cover... how was yours at that spot? I see you have an aluminum cover that offers a better flat surface..

vidman · 02-08-2016, 09:26 PM

The Lokar cable mount fit ok because it ended up under the B&M cable mount. The LED sending unit did not fit at all on the trans pan, so i just mounted it on the trans crossmember. I only used about 17 inches of cable from 5' that they send with the kit..

Synestran · 02-14-2016, 12:25 AM

Put some new tires on her finally. Long over due.
Also installed a bluetooth stereo.

Next on the list is brakes.

mike16 · 02-17-2016, 07:41 PM

added another quart of oil

Mrturner1 · 02-18-2016, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mike16

added another quart of oil

Now that's funny right there I don't care who you are lol

Mrturner1 · 02-18-2016, 12:47 AM

Today I touched up some paint on a few parts waiting to be installed

Mrturner1 · 02-18-2016, 12:50 AM

Also got my new lifters and pushrods installed with the new PRW rocker arms

**Already Gone** · 02-18-2016, 01:55 AM

Went to the garage where I have my Highlander stored for the Winter and stood looking at the exterior for 5 minutes. I then opened the door and looked at the interior for another 3 or 4 minutes. Can't wait for Spring...

72.4me · 02-17-2016, 11:27 PM

I went from stock to not..should I go back?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-18-2016, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 72.4me

I went from stock to not..should I go back?

Yes, but you already knew that.

MikeB69C10 · 02-21-2016, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 72.4me

I went from stock to not..should I go back?

Both look good.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-18-2016, 12:24 AM

Just removing parts. I've come to the realization I can remove a TON of parts and still maintain start and stop. SSTIM suggestion and it finally clicked. Next up is the hood, for which I'll build a bench on wheels (need the room), then the grille, outer cowl, windows (gee can't wait). My mechanical experience is limited, and of course this is my first tear down, but I'm enjoying the heck out of this. Not doing the suspension by myself however, nor much of the steering. NEED SOME HELP.

Also came to the realization I "need" to lift the engine (only 40K on rebuild). Ha ha haaa.........Took long enough. Everything else is going to be removed, how hard can it possibly be to lift an engine with nothing on it for painting the frame? Exactly................Very expensive, let me tell you what I paid for NOS wiper blades and three sets of refills today. It's worth it.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-19-2016, 08:01 PM

Ordered a fuel psi regulator and fuel line and filter kit for the Edelbrock carb. Will try to remember to post pics when I get it installed. Gotta make a bracket for the regulator and figure out the plumbing first.

tommy3horse · 02-19-2016, 08:15 PM

Took the original rear bumper to the local welder/fabricator today for a new look and function. Will post pics after. I replaced the original a few months ago with a newer "step-bumper" and really dont like it.

Tom

snipescastle2 · 02-19-2016, 11:52 PM

Well, It was yesterday, but I got my windshield and back glass put in, now to go over my electrical system, and get ready to fire it up!!!
Ben

74baggedbug · 02-20-2016, 12:36 AM

Installed these and re-routed my fuel line to help with the vapor lock issue that popped up

OregonNed · 02-20-2016, 01:30 AM

Scoped out what I need to do to switch floor shifter from B&M to Lokar

BugzC10 · 02-20-2016, 08:41 AM

Organized the work area to have room to work on the truck....does that count?

Possmguts · 02-20-2016, 07:57 PM

Almost finished up the 68 fender I converted to a 67 and did lower front and rear patches on...

firedemon · 02-20-2016, 08:21 PM

got some parts for the dash today so I started to clean it up and repaint the rusty tins painted the needles so I can see em too

02-07-2016, 06:35 PM	#1
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally installed my front fender that I bought two years ago.Gotta love vintage rust free GM sheet metal!

02-07-2016, 10:06 PM	#2
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Degreaser and pressure washed bed frame rails, splash pans and inner fenders prior to stripping and painting. Also cleaned up the back half of the frame for the same. Will probably paint the inner fenders body color and POR 15 and top coat everything else. Also scored a nice, clean stock diff cover to replace the rusty chrome one currently installed. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-08-2016, 05:33 PM	#3
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just hung the driver door back in place after replacing the bottom and also the top hinge along with the bottom bushings and pin... and then pulled the passenger side and replaced the upper hinge and put new bushings and pin in the lower hinge and re-hung it. They will both be coming back off a few more times, but those new hinges and the new pin kits sure make em nice and stiff again... just like new. __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

02-08-2016, 05:47 PM	#4
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II More buffing/waxing. Removed clear glass, cleaned 45 years of crud off the rubber gasket and reinstalled w/factory "Soft Ray" glass. That Hugger Orange is sooooo pretty and just pops!! Wow. Attached Images

02-08-2016, 08:28 PM	#5
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed the B&M shifter cable and my Lokar LED shift indicator cable and sender.. Attached Images __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother

02-08-2016, 09:26 PM	#7
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The Lokar cable mount fit ok because it ended up under the B&M cable mount. The LED sending unit did not fit at all on the trans pan, so i just mounted it on the trans crossmember. I only used about 17 inches of cable from 5' that they send with the kit.. __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother

02-14-2016, 12:25 AM	#8
Synestran Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 88	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put some new tires on her finally. Long over due. Also installed a bluetooth stereo. Next on the list is brakes.

02-17-2016, 07:41 PM	#9
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II added another quart of oil

02-18-2016, 12:47 AM	#11
Mrturner1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Colfax California Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I touched up some paint on a few parts waiting to be installed Attached Images

02-18-2016, 12:50 AM	#12
Mrturner1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Colfax California Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Also got my new lifters and pushrods installed with the new PRW rocker arms Attached Images

02-18-2016, 01:55 AM	#13
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went to the garage where I have my Highlander stored for the Winter and stood looking at the exterior for 5 minutes. I then opened the door and looked at the interior for another 3 or 4 minutes. Can't wait for Spring... __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

02-17-2016, 11:27 PM	#14
72.4me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: manteca Posts: 76	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I went from stock to not..should I go back? Attached Images

02-18-2016, 12:24 AM	#17
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,290	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just removing parts. I've come to the realization I can remove a TON of parts and still maintain start and stop. SSTIM suggestion and it finally clicked. Next up is the hood, for which I'll build a bench on wheels (need the room), then the grille, outer cowl, windows (gee can't wait). My mechanical experience is limited, and of course this is my first tear down, but I'm enjoying the heck out of this. Not doing the suspension by myself however, nor much of the steering. NEED SOME HELP. Also came to the realization I "need" to lift the engine (only 40K on rebuild). Ha ha haaa.........Took long enough. Everything else is going to be removed, how hard can it possibly be to lift an engine with nothing on it for painting the frame? Exactly................Very expensive, let me tell you what I paid for NOS wiper blades and three sets of refills today. It's worth it. __________________ 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 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 02-18-2016 at 12:34 AM.

02-19-2016, 08:01 PM	#18
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,352	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ordered a fuel psi regulator and fuel line and filter kit for the Edelbrock carb. Will try to remember to post pics when I get it installed. Gotta make a bracket for the regulator and figure out the plumbing first. __________________ 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

02-19-2016, 08:15 PM	#19
tommy3horse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: St. Clair, Missouri Posts: 124	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took the original rear bumper to the local welder/fabricator today for a new look and function. Will post pics after. I replaced the original a few months ago with a newer "step-bumper" and really dont like it. Tom __________________ 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



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02-19-2016, 11:52 PM	#20
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well, It was yesterday, but I got my windshield and back glass put in, now to go over my electrical system, and get ready to fire it up!!! Ben Attached Images

02-20-2016, 12:36 AM	#21
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed these and re-routed my fuel line to help with the vapor lock issue that popped up

02-20-2016, 01:30 AM	#22
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Scoped out what I need to do to switch floor shifter from B&M to Lokar __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-20-2016, 08:41 AM	#23
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Organized the work area to have room to work on the truck....does that count? Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

02-20-2016, 07:57 PM	#24
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Almost finished up the 68 fender I converted to a 67 and did lower front and rear patches on... Attached Images __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

02-20-2016, 08:21 PM	#25
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II got some parts for the dash today so I started to clean it up and repaint the rusty tins painted the needles so I can see em too Attached Images

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