What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

[nvrdone]

Installed my 3rd row Astro van seat. Sure feels better than the old stock bench.

[Denee007]

What, no picture

Originally Posted by nvrdone

Installed my 3rd row Astro van seat. Sure feels better than the old stock bench.

[OrrieG]

Put the garage to bed so I can park the Chevelle inside out of the rain and snow. Reviewed the final assembly list and marked winter projects that are not dependent on temperature (pink) and stuff I need to buy for finish in the spring (yellow). Most of you probably have a similar list, but I am posting for new guys to show how I stay organized and on track with all the other stuff going on in my life. I keep it taped to the side of my rollaway for easy viewing.

[Bierkan]

My list has changed a dozen times since I started. Now it's on a whiteboard. Sorry, that's racist. It's on a caucasion erasable display device.

[arturo7]

My list is on an 8-page spreadsheet. Master project list, sub-sections, to do list, items needed, and money spent.

[Bierkan]

#1 - buy truck
#2 - assess condition
...
#17 - the larch
...
#69 - giggle

and so on.

[Bierkan]

#1 - buy truck
#2 - assess condition
...
#17 - the larch
...
#69 - giggle

and so on.

[crossfire84]

Nothing too darn COLD!

[Jack Guzman]

I feel the same. I have my truck in a tent. It's completely enclosed but no heat and the temp is brutal lately.Got to get some heat in there. I just sent my radiator to be recored and when I get it back I plan on driving the truck out of the tent.It entered on a wrecker.---Jack

[Russell Ashley]

First time out of the garage in about a month. It was the first sunny day in a week and a half so we took it for a Christmas tree run.

[maxdog51]

Looks great Russell!
where did you buy your wheels & tires?
I like the look.

[Russell Ashley]

Originally Posted by maxdog51

Looks great Russell!
where did you buy your wheels & tires?
I like the look.

Thanks. Those are Corvette wheels with 235/75/R15 American Classic radials. The wheels were on the truck when I got it and I bought the tires from Coker Tire.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

First time out of the garage in about a month. It was the first sunny day in a week and a half so we took it for a Christmas tree run.

Does my heart good to ffind out you're an old fart like me!!!!

There may be snow on the roof top but the hearth fires burn hot. We're still kids in the middle or why would we be playing with these old trucks?

Best, Dan

[Jack Guzman]

To Panelrodder.---Of course it counts. It's forward progress. ---Jack(still waiting for my radiator)

[Denee007]

That's you! I love the picture of you and your truck!
dne'

[panelrodder81]

Does ordering some parts count? I got some of the female quick release fuel line fittings for the 5.3 swap along with 30' of a 3/8" aluminum fuel line so I can plumb the LS swap.

Haven't been outside though...

-Panelrodder

[maxdog51]

Originally Posted by panelrodder81

Does ordering some parts count? I got some of the female quick release fuel line fittings for the 5.3 swap along with 30' of a 3/8" aluminum fuel line so I can plumb the LS swap.

Haven't been outside though...

-Panelrodder

Yes it counts. You can't move forward without parts sometimes.

[Nordic]

Picked up block from machine shop and started to put it back together.

[Denee007]

Better than new, right!

[Zach B]

Nothing really other than look at it. I'm still in school and I figure without an education I can't get a job that pays enough to get the truck going. Sure pocket change gets me parts but nothing like the big stuff. Small stuff is all I have really ever purchased Andi have torn out parts and ripped other trucks apart but with school I probably won't do anything until spring.

[Dan in Pasadena]

I'm ashamed to admit I haven't moved it or started in more than a month.

I have a very slow leak in the right front tire so today I finally aired up all the tires today and I WILL start her and drive her a bit tomorrow just to get the tires round again!

[fabguy]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

I'm ashamed to admit I haven't moved it or started in more than a month.

this is blasphemy, you should be ashamed Dan.

Just kidding, hows it going Dan? are you almost ready to start the truck suspension? I am moving along a little at a time on mine.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Hey Mike. I'm gonna have to find some un-spoken-for money to work on my truck. Something outside the budget. Let's see, maybe my tax return will give me enough to go for it.

How's yours going? If I go ifs I think it'll definitely be Flat Out's crossmember & Vette parts. Out back in not sure cause I'd still like a little but of towing capability. Maybe just a couple Jetskis. So we'll see. Have a GREAT Christmas if I don't see you before then.

[fabguy]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Hey Mike. I'm gonna have to find some un-spoken-for money to work on my truck. Something outside the budget. Let's see, maybe my tax return will give me enough to go for it.

How's yours going? If I go ifs I think it'll definitely be Flat Out's crossmember & Vette parts. Out back in not sure cause I'd still like a little but of towing capability. Maybe just a couple Jetskis. So we'll see. Have a GREAT Christmas if I don't see you before then.

Keeping the rear axle or a newer one would be great for towing something light like that. Maybe Camaro 10 or 12 bolt that can be gotten cheaply at Pomona swap meet, that way you'll still keep the same lug bolt pattern both front and rear.
Thank you & you and the family have a great Christmas also.

[vht]

Put the TCI front susp on the frame. Now I got to figure out what I'm doing with the rear 4 bar deal. May just call SW race cars and buy their 4 bar street set up.