What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[73737373]

Originally Posted by firedemon

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

What is your silver paint source?

[geunther]

Just a quick wash and dog ride. But lets all understand one thing, it's really his truck. He only lets me drive because he would rather sit in back. If you got time for a quick story, this is true:

He is actually a well behaved dog. Never jumps on furniture, never jumps on people, does what he is told etc. He won't even jump into the truck until he is told to do so.

So, awhile back I started my truck to go to work. I forgot something, so I jumped out, left the truck running, ran into the house, grabbed whatever it was, and returned to the truck. When I got back to the truck, there he was sitting in the driver's seat. Not only that, but the other dog was in there with him. I was taken back a bit just because it was so out of his personality. Never had he (or the other one) gotten into the truck without being told and certainly never when I am headed off to work.

I scolded them a bit, told him to get out, put them back into the house, and headed off to work. Listening to the radio on the way to work, I actually hear the announcer say, "It is national take your dog to work day." Evidently someone told my dogs, and not me. What the....

The photo is funny because he won't come in while the truck is outside. Just hangs out on the road.

[89AKurt]

I blew a wad of money, put on a new gasket. LOL Also removed about 5 pounds of crud off the axle, so it should handle much better. Pebble Beach here I come!

[Econman]

Originally Posted by geunther

Just a quick wash and dog ride. But lets all understand one thing, it's really his truck. He only lets me drive because he would rather sit in back. If you got time for a quick story, this is true:

He is actually a well behaved dog. Never jumps on furniture, never jumps on people, does what he is told etc. He won't even jump into the truck until he is told to do so.

So, awhile back I started my truck to go to work. I forgot something, so I jumped out, left the truck running, ran into the house, grabbed whatever it was, and returned to the truck. When I got back to the truck, there he was sitting in the driver's seat. Not only that, but the other dog was in there with him. I was taken back a bit just because it was so out of his personality. Never had he (or the other one) gotten into the truck without being told and certainly never when I am headed off to work.

I scolded them a bit, told him to get out, put them back into the house, and headed off to work. Listening to the radio on the way to work, I actually hear the announcer say, "It is national take your dog to work day." Evidently someone told my dogs, and not me. What the....

The photo is funny because he won't come in while the truck is outside. Just hangs out on the road.

Blue Heeler? Sounds like many I've seen... They like to ride lol

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Did next to nothing this weekend. What a waste. Pending receipt of casters for a hood bench. Though I did modify my heater hose config. for temporary. Other than that I blew another $200, for rally wheel centers and speed nuts.

Also discovered the starter on my 05 Tundra may be going out. Only 69K miles............It's $700 bucks to have done, and I won't touch it. If it were an old Chevy, that's 1/2 hour plus $60-70.......Not happy..............On another note, it was after its first night in the garage in three weeks (needed the space for the rebuild). When I kicked it out the battery problems began. Don't under-estimate the value of storing your vehicles in a garage, both mechanically and cosmetically.

[Possmguts]

Knocking out the body work...

[Possmguts]

This thing has to be about 500 lbs lighter with the 42 different paint jobs and bondo I have stripped off.... starting to resemble something again...

[MikeB69C10]

Picked up some new wheels on Friday.

Pulled out the a/c (not factory) and all of the wires the previous owner installed to pull a trailer.

Finally got the hood hinges dialed in and I drove my truck for the first time in over a month.

[chevytoban]

Cab is gone to body shop and now it's time to put my box together. I have a 8' fleet side box and decided to get new box sides as when I bought the truck it came with new box front, new inner wheel wells, new tailgate and new wood floor along with SS strips. Everything is in black primer and I'm wondering what to use to seal it properly to prevent future corrosion. Also does anyone know what I will need for fasteners to accomplish this.
Cheers!
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[kilrcady]

Originally Posted by chevytoban

Cab is gone to body shop and now it's time to put my box together. I have a 8' fleet side box and decided to get new box sides as when I bought the truck it came with new box front, new inner wheel wells, new tailgate and new wood floor along with SS strips. Everything is in black primer and I'm wondering what to use to seal it properly to prevent future corrosion. Also does anyone know what I will need for fasteners to accomplish this.
Cheers!
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epoxy primer

[Blakeman350]

New plug wires and dropped the primary and secondary jets two sizes. Almost got her tuned just right.

[sportside]

I installed a tach/vacuum cluster, floor shift tilt column, steering wheel and buddy buckets.

[midniteblues]

Finished these up yesterday. I didn't notice they screwed up and gave me 3/4" bolts for the hooks gotta go back and get 5/8".

The knob on the hubs has some pits in them that took black paint when I sprayed the letters. they look good enough 4 me.
Wrap m box m and on the self they both go for a while till I'm ready for them.

[73737373]

Been busy w/some things. Pics are worth a thousand words.....

[73737373]

Some more..... Barkeeper's Friend took that rust off like nobodies business. Highly recommended.

[89AKurt]

Originally Posted by 73737373

Some more..... Barkeeper's Friend took that rust off like nobodies business. Highly recommended.

Never heard of this before, thanks! Better than Coke, no sugar.

This was getting messy, and scary....


Much better, and new rubber brake lines too.

[73737373]

Originally Posted by 89AKurt

Never heard of this before, thanks! Better than Coke, no sugar.

This was getting messy, and scary....


Much better, and new rubber brake lines too.

Nice. Go to their website and they'll let you post before/after pics. I sent them some a couple weeks ago, but haven't checked the site.

[73737373]

Progress!!!

[73737373]

Seat back in.

[flashed]

Looks great .

[73737373]

Originally Posted by flashed

Looks great .

thanks...just taking my time and grinding away. Still lots to be done; remove black dash pad and replace w/the right color, remove (and reinstall) AM radio and send out for R and R, put rear bumper back on, sand/buff/wax inner bedsides, glue door skins back on to the metal door panels, and drive 1200 miles from OK to Los Angeles to pick up Ledzepps' factory color matching take off tailgate.

Did I leave anything out?

[New_70'C10]

Hey 73737373, is that your permanent plate or is that just for show on your bumper there? If so how did you get it registered with the original plate?

Thanks,
Charles.

[Blakeman350]

Took my son to the park since the weather is so nice and all he wanted to do was look at my 67.

[73737373]

Originally Posted by New_70'C10

Hey 73737373, is that your permanent plate or is that just for show on your bumper there? If so how did you get it registered with the original plate?

Thanks,
Charles.

OK will allow you to use an old license plate. You have to get a "real" tag and keep it in the truck w/you. It costs $21.50 to use the old one.

[Dave K.]

Slowly getting there --got my anniversary seat back. Was able to keep the original inserts but the rest was too tough to work with/rotted/dried out. Finished product turned out good though. I'm sure it will dirty up just fine..... Sure is comfortable though... And the correct sittin' height sure makes a difference!