What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 114 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-04-2015, 04:33 PM

Picked up the new plates yesterday.
Put 'em on today.

In The Ten Ring · 11-04-2015, 05:03 PM

I am finally getting the inner grill top coated.

colgad · 11-04-2015, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Picked up the new plates yesterday.
Put 'em on today.

Crazy you could get those plates!!!

BADAZ chevy guy · 11-04-2015, 08:12 PM

Installed the rebuilt 700R4 two weeks ago. Shifts like new, but the mileage on the truck is horrible. I'm blaming the old engine. lol

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-04-2015, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgad

Crazy you could get those plates!!!

California just came out with them. $40 environmental plates.
They call the "Retro Plates", or something like that.
So, they are not as cool as original black plates.

Same colors. But they have seven letters/numbers plus a 1/2 space
anywhere you want to place it.

Already, I couldn't get C10. But CI0 was available.
So, I snagged them.

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-04-2015, 08:24 PM

Man! Thanks for posting colgad.

When I looked up, I saw that my "Premium" subscription to the Forum had run out.
Best $25 I spend every year. Been doin' it for a lot of years.

So, I guess I could say that today I put the plates on *and* got the truck info set up for the next year.

BlacklandCamper · 11-04-2015, 09:31 PM

Couldn't really get motivated enough to get under the truck and in the mud to pull the bad starter, and drop the oil pan (again). Damn intermediate shaft won't seat the distributor all the way, so I got another one to try.

Anyway, I decided to take the plunge and cut the dash for a stereo. 😱

I'm pretty happy.

**FIREBALL** · 11-05-2015, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

California just came out with them. $40 environmental plates.
They call the "Retro Plates", or something like that.
So, they are not as cool as original black plates.

Same colors. But they have seven letters/numbers plus a 1/2 space
anywhere you want to place it.

Already, I couldn't get C10. But CI0 was available.
So, I snagged them.

Man, I like those plates wish G.A. came out with something like that (lol). I went thru scurried the Internet for a nice year specific 71 plate, found one and ended up finding out I couldn't use it on my truck because u have to be 70 back to use as a tag on back go figure, so I put it on the front

midniteblues · 11-05-2015, 07:38 PM

Played around with this 9'stepper again today.
I figured I'd pull all four wheels too check those brakes but i started banging out the rear fenders. They were pretty much smashed flat on the top. I wanted too check all the brakes out.but it was ovious I needed too clean all the mud and gunk before anything.
Out came a barrowed pressure washer (kid burned mine up)
Lil " scrapping and got pretty wet but the mounds of crap are gone.
Finished the day clr ing the ds rear fender it was the last part that needed it.
Tommarow when it's all dry out there I'll get too them brakes.

DarkFlounder · 11-05-2015, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

California just came out with them. $40 environmental plates.
They call the "Retro Plates", or something like that.
So, they are not as cool as original black plates.

Same colors. But they have seven letters/numbers plus a 1/2 space
anywhere you want to place it.

Already, I couldn't get C10. But CI0 was available.
So, I snagged them.

I'm debating getting them for my '72. Not sure if it's worth it, since we'll be leaving the state within the next five years.

But I'm gonna have to do something. Currently have no front plate, and the rear one is so damaged it's almost unreadable. No tickets yet, but been pulled over with warnings twice already.

mechanic350 · 11-06-2015, 11:04 PM

Well it wasn't today but I swapped a tremec t56 magnum into my 72 chevy c10 swb fleetside. Much better performance response. Not cheap though

greedy geezer · 11-07-2015, 12:17 AM

getting ready for winter

OregonNed · 11-07-2015, 01:05 AM

Before I leave for vacation I am going to remove the old helper leafs before I get the frame detailed over the coming months.

JG67 · 11-07-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by greedy geezer

getting ready for winter

Nice rig

midniteblues · 11-07-2015, 09:03 AM

Well checking the brakes didn't go over too well.
During the bleeding process too freshen up the fluid it lost all pressure except when you stomp on the pedal then the pressure bleeds off rite away.

I'm thinkin the master cly went kaput. Cause there is no leaks anywhere.
One thing I'm not sure about is that button on the valve never had too fiddle with one.

midniteblues · 11-07-2015, 08:27 PM

Sure enough it was the master cly.mucho stopping power now

OregonNed · 11-07-2015, 08:41 PM

We pulled off the old overload leafs and I mounted the last new emblem.

OregonNed · 11-07-2015, 08:42 PM

The emblem

70sLover · 11-07-2015, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greedy geezer

getting ready for winter

Awesome, what product did you use?

greedy geezer · 11-07-2015, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70sLover

Awesome, what product did you use?

Thank you guys that's Rustolium Rusty Metal Primer I have a friend who has used it and recommends I try it , so far I like it if it holds up I'll love it
gg

wreckedchevy · 11-08-2015, 12:48 AM

built a new firewall out of particle board.

bigbuc · 11-08-2015, 02:59 PM

Just finished putting a suburban tank in my 72 longbed. What a PITA.

GRX · 11-08-2015, 05:13 PM

Drove it.

In The Ten Ring · 11-08-2015, 05:21 PM

Top coating my hood hinge springs. Those are very nearly done. Using a set of come-alongs to spread the springs out a bit.

In The Ten Ring · 11-08-2015, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

The emblem

Insanely pretty!

11-04-2015, 04:33 PM	#2826
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Picked up the new plates yesterday. Put 'em on today. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

11-04-2015, 05:03 PM	#2827
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I am finally getting the inner grill top coated.

11-04-2015, 08:12 PM	#2829
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed the rebuilt 700R4 two weeks ago. Shifts like new, but the mileage on the truck is horrible. I'm blaming the old engine. lol __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

11-04-2015, 08:24 PM	#2831
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Man! Thanks for posting colgad. When I looked up, I saw that my "Premium" subscription to the Forum had run out. Best $25 I spend every year. Been doin' it for a lot of years. So, I guess I could say that today I put the plates on and got the truck info set up for the next year. __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

11-04-2015, 09:31 PM	#2832
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Couldn't really get motivated enough to get under the truck and in the mud to pull the bad starter, and drop the oil pan (again). Damn intermediate shaft won't seat the distributor all the way, so I got another one to try. Anyway, I decided to take the plunge and cut the dash for a stereo. 😱 I'm pretty happy. Attached Images __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04

11-05-2015, 07:38 PM	#2834
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Played around with this 9'stepper again today. I figured I'd pull all four wheels too check those brakes but i started banging out the rear fenders. They were pretty much smashed flat on the top. I wanted too check all the brakes out.but it was ovious I needed too clean all the mud and gunk before anything. Out came a barrowed pressure washer (kid burned mine up) Lil " scrapping and got pretty wet but the mounds of crap are gone. Finished the day clr ing the ds rear fender it was the last part that needed it. Tommarow when it's all dry out there I'll get too them brakes. Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

11-06-2015, 11:04 PM	#2836
mechanic350 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 287	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well it wasn't today but I swapped a tremec t56 magnum into my 72 chevy c10 swb fleetside. Much better performance response. Not cheap though __________________ 1972 Chevrolet swb fleet side. - SOLD 2018 Toyota Tacoma but hunting for another C10 Link to my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607303 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/72c10shortbox/?hl=en

11-07-2015, 12:17 AM	#2837
greedy geezer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Stoughton MA where everyhing on the road gets rusted out from winter and rock salt Posts: 168	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II getting ready for winter Attached Images

11-07-2015, 01:05 AM	#2838
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Before I leave for vacation I am going to remove the old helper leafs before I get the frame detailed over the coming months. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-07-2015, 09:03 AM	#2840
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well checking the brakes didn't go over too well. During the bleeding process too freshen up the fluid it lost all pressure except when you stomp on the pedal then the pressure bleeds off rite away. I'm thinkin the master cly went kaput. Cause there is no leaks anywhere. One thing I'm not sure about is that button on the valve never had too fiddle with one. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

11-07-2015, 08:27 PM	#2841
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Sure enough it was the master cly.mucho stopping power now __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

11-07-2015, 08:41 PM	#2842
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We pulled off the old overload leafs and I mounted the last new emblem. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-07-2015, 08:42 PM	#2843
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The emblem Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-08-2015, 12:48 AM	#2846
wreckedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: billings, mt Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II built a new firewall out of particle board. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 2wd stepside longbox

11-08-2015, 02:59 PM	#2847
bigbuc Certified Pud Puller Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: hollywood,MD Posts: 105	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just finished putting a suburban tank in my 72 longbed. What a PITA. __________________ 1997 Silverado extended cab- mpfi conversion, 22" kmc's 1983 C10- some assembly required 99.5 F250 Super Duty 7.3 5" straight pipe, wicked wheel, ts tuner, ccv mod, 4" lift 315/75/16s



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11-08-2015, 05:13 PM	#2848
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove it. Attached Images __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

11-08-2015, 05:21 PM	#2849
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Top coating my hood hinge springs. Those are very nearly done. Using a set of come-alongs to spread the springs out a bit.

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