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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I bought some new (used) bucket seats with fold down center console. It will take a little modification to get them in but it will be MUCH better than the rock hard bench I currently have.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Again - yesterday. Got a stuck metal stake tip out of its pocket.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
lol fork lift on other side
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Now thats not as fun as it would have been telling me you used the Force now was it?
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I was just going to clean the rear frame up and shoot it with some spray can black....
Now I'm waiting for the delivery guy for my drop kit, new bushings, and even more parts.... This is why I shouldn't be left alone in the garage...... |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Bought 2 of these two LED flashers and now have everything I need including the bulbs to convert all my exterior bulbs to LED.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
It was this past weekend but I am just starting on trying to get my truck running. The truck was my father's and was given to me. It is not running but the motor will turn over. Unfortunately he passed only months before him and I were going to start working on it so I do not know why he parked it to begin with. I was too young to know.
Anyhow, I replaced the dry rotted tires with some free tires from the Discount Tire trash pile. They are off a car but they were 15" so I cannot complain. They look funny but are temporary. I also took off the carburetor and starter to get rebuild. It is the original Rochester Quadrajet and a guy in town says he get it like new again. We will see. I also took out the old hubcaps and cleaned them. They had been hanging in the garage since I was born in 1979. My dad got some chrome mag wheels for the truck that year. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
250 inline 6. Installed a another exhaust manifold. New intake/exhaust gaskets. My old manifold had busted,, exhaust pipe stud had broke off. My bud had one off his old 250 he wasn't using I got it for $20.
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That is a nice old truck ,Im going to follow along .
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
After 3 years of downtime, mine finally came to life again!!! Brand new engine, spun over a couple times and purred like a kitten. The new Summit fuel pump quit after the cam break in, but the engine was flawless. I was slightly worried as I built it in my filthy barn last winter and just got around to putting it in the truck.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Removed some of the electrical tape in the engine compartment. Pretty cool right? This weekend I hope to remove the trans. cooler, latch support, cowl, headlights, blower motor. Next week I'll finish the evap. box.
Still running, by suggestion, and a good one. I have a little more to do in the cab, then it's time to face the windows. Takes me a while, this is new for me and I'm detailed over the top. Plus I'm posting this instead of working on my truck, when there's plenty to do. Say, if anyone knows someone my way who is excellent with suspension, a lead would be great. I won't pay regular high-end shop rate, but I'll pay half and that's a pretty good wage. Flexible in time and I'm here to help. There is plenty of room to work and lots of tools. Coffee or beer free. ![]()
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I swapped out the passenger vent window on the '70. I wish I would have had Lock Docs step by step directions. I found them in another post as soon as I was done. I wrestled the project to the gound but Iam sure there is an easier way. I have the vent window I took out if someone is interested. The chrome, stainless and glass (clear) are real nice. The weather stripping is original but usable. The pivot bolt weld broke loose from the frame. I had to use the latch and handle on the replacement.
In the process I realized the window sweeps were on backwards and inside out. I feel kinda dumb for not realizing this sooner. So I switched those around too. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I replaced a leaking power steering hose and picked up a 03 5.3
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Finished up the rocker panel and dressed down the welds this morning.
If I had to do this stuff for a living, I'd be a starvin marvin. Pass side took me a week. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Mounted my outer grille. Excellent shape considering it's 20 years old. It's an OEM replacement. Purchased that and the inner for $200 new. Hopefully my wife is as happy with it as I am. There are a few light scratches. One minor ding in the upper right, but it's a simple fix. Beings the black needs to be repainted, I may as well do it right.....Strip it all down and clear coat.
![]() Note: Ha, it is a spare bedroom. I'm not THAT bad..............Need the space.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Finished fitting the cab corner, welded it up and ground welds. Also I had to cut the front A pillar fender mount off. The fender stuck out too far with the reproduction bracket. I trimmed the original one down and welded it on. The fender sits flush with the rocker now. To say one has to finesse these repop sheet metal parts is an understatement!
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Had a wheel bearing go out last Saturday (3/12/16). Took about 2 hours to get the truck towed the 12 miles home. Don't ask. Popped front passenger side wheel cover and dust cap off and had all the bearing cylinders fall on the ground, a few were in pieces. Bearing cylinder cages looked like someone had taken a can opener to them. After the caliper was removed, I could almost remove the hub assembly without even touching cotter pin and castle nut.
The spindle washer is no where near flat and is also missing the tang that engages the spindle relief. The grease had completely melted away and some had cooked itself on to the backing plate and rotor. Oh,I forgot to mention that the tire guy mounted my two new front tires with his air impact.(gotta love speedy service.) After snapping one of my socket adapters on the first lug but, I used a 4' snipe on my OE wheel nut wrench, which worked after all 200 lbs. Of me literally jumped up and down on the end. Resulting in rounding all 10 front lug nuts off, and breaking a wheel stud that the PO had arc welded back into the hub once before... 2 hours of chipping,scraping,wire brushing,and degreasing later, its cleaned. That one spindle washer is not stocked by any of the big chain stores, direct from manufacturer order only,takes 2 days, and costs $19.82. Yup, $20 for a washer. Today was the first day back at it after $300 for new rotors,new pads,new,lug nuts,new inner/outer bearings,new seals,new spindle washer,cotter pin assortment pack,and can of hi-temp wheel bearing grease. Rubber hose ends on order also,one of them will be here in 3 days, add another $50... Got the one bad side done. Focused on what was unknown versus doing the side that's not damaged and will go back together pretty quick. Spent about an hour filing and sanding the spindle back into tolerance to get the bearing to slide back on. Confident in the results, won't find out until Sunday night when I drive it down the road tho. Also seen how bad my trans pan leaks,gonna regasket and filter that tomorrow since its up on Jack stands and no wheels.
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Put mine to work....
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Just put the pistons and camshaft in my 350 for my C/10. Slowly but surely the rebuild is coming.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
cleaned her up and wasted a tank of gas
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wiring, wiring, and more wiring...
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I've been doing some little things while I am waiting for the wood bed to get finished that need done. While the rear bumper is off I polished it up, and removed some light surface rust pitting on the underside with Coke and aluminum foil. I also restored the license plate holder, and all brackets - then painted with POR 15 top coat. Great paint!
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