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oldblue1968chevy · 10-01-2011, 10:36 PM

Drove it to some cruise ins with some NICE weather with the gf

gonna put vette plug wires and new plugs in it soon, along with running my vac adv to the rear manifold vacumn port

mmmBoost · 10-01-2011, 11:34 PM

Installed Hooker block hugger headers, MSD cap/rotor, Accel super coil, and wires.
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My old TH400 unrapped it from its tome. Gonna get it all cleaned up tomorrow.
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And of course a comparison of my new 2,900rpm stall and my factory p.o.s.

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chevytruckluver · 10-02-2011, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJMAN

Romoved front clip, glass and interior. How do I remove key bezel without key? Also many of these parts will be going up for sale....and complete AC.

Why does this cab have a high hump?

high hump = Looks like it was or is a big block and turbo 400...
no key = drill it out

*project 67 sub* · 10-02-2011, 01:37 AM

my burb came with a low hump and a th400 from the factory (its now gone and has a high hump

), it also came with a 327 that is long gone

RossRinSD · 10-02-2011, 04:01 AM

Today....

I finished fixing my reverse lights.

Found this

Put in a new switch here, and fixed the melted wires

And finished wiring up the auxillary lights in the bumper

RossRinSD · 10-02-2011, 04:02 AM

And then, I needed to make up a little relay panel. Something to control some offroad lights and anything else I might want to add later.

Oh man, had to terminate how many wires...

Put this over by the battery

And all closed up

trev1 · 10-02-2011, 09:38 AM

Built the shifter linkage, bought a new starter... Actually took two days, we kept breaking the welds. Paid $ 50.00 for the starter.

ItsRandy · 10-02-2011, 01:13 PM

Got my cab put back on my frame. Now I need to start on my bed/doors/fenders and hood.

UNEASYRIDER · 10-02-2011, 09:09 PM

INSTALLED MY LEVELAIR EMBLEM

GMC69 · 10-02-2011, 09:16 PM

Put a can of seafoam in it for stabilizer to get it ready for the winter. I'm trying to find indoor storage for it but may end up with a portable garage.

I was going to use stabil but read the seafoam can and it did say it is also a stabilizer, so I get the advantage of the cleaning of seafoam.
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Shyguy · 10-02-2011, 11:05 PM

Went to my son's house and we, my son and twin 17 year old grandsons, switched cradles with suspension on two trucks. Took the stuff off of the '71 and put it on my '67 with a '69 swb frame. The '69 cradle and suspension went on to the '71 frame.

I know it sounds a little confusing, but we are building a '67 swb stepper with power brakes and steering for me and a '69 lwb with a '71 cab for one of my grandsons.

ryanroo · 10-02-2011, 11:09 PM

took more parts off. tried to organize the pile of parts

mcmlxix · 10-03-2011, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossRinSD

And then, I needed to make up a little relay panel. Something to control some offroad lights and anything else I might want to add later.

Put this over by the battery

Where did you buy that relay block?
Bussmann 15303-4

Bennett68C10 · 10-03-2011, 06:56 AM

This weekend I picked up my 454

and modified my 68 BBC frame mounts I got off of ebay to work with my sbc motor mounts so I don't have to buy the expensive BBC ones.

99-LS1-SS · 10-03-2011, 11:03 AM

I replaced my springs, spindles, rotors, calipers, tie rods, ball joints and sway bar bushings.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-04-2011, 05:35 PM

No fresh pics today. Over the last three days I hooked up with a guy that's coming to the shop to straighten out the lines, do body work, and paint. Hourly deal. We'll get to know each other as we go along.
But I feel good about his qualifications. And building the paint booth at the shop is far better (because of my previous mess ...one year at someone's shop who said eight weeks... ),
than sending it off to paint jail.

Installed the Vintage Air evaporator in the cab. Re-bent and installed some stainless fuel line from the carb to the fuel pump. New radiator hoses top and bottom.
Began the install of some stainless steel brake lines, starting at the m/c, down to the prop. valve, and the first two lines down passed the frame.

Because the cab is a '68, and the evap needed to be moved to the right 4", I had to cut a little more out of the fire wall for the one Vintage Air hard line.
Made a template for the aluminum plate that's going on the fire wall.

iceship · 10-04-2011, 08:57 PM

I put my new grille on.....

big_al_71 · 10-04-2011, 09:45 PM

We finished the autometer gauges install....

shawno72 · 10-06-2011, 12:39 PM

I put on a straight $10 tailgate.

oldblue1968chevy · 10-06-2011, 01:47 PM

got my steering wheel on straight and put soem stainless bolts to replace non stainless bolts

RossRinSD · 10-06-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

We finished the autometer gauges install....

Oh, I like that...

big_al_71 · 10-06-2011, 09:56 PM

great minds think alike!!!!

RossRinSD · 10-06-2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Where did you buy that relay block?
Bussmann 15303-4

Sorry, I just saw this.

I picked it up from these guys.

http://www.evsource.com/tls_fuseblocks.php

They had all the connectors and relays, too. But, they took almost 3 weeks to ship.

RossRinSD · 10-06-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

great minds think alike!!!!

oh... well... umm... My truck isn't near that nice. Your truck looks great!

FLEET72 · 10-06-2011, 10:58 PM

2 nights ago, coming home from work.....

10-01-2011, 10:36 PM	#2876
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it to some cruise ins with some NICE weather with the gf gonna put vette plug wires and new plugs in it soon, along with running my vac adv to the rear manifold vacumn port __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-01-2011, 11:34 PM	#2877
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed Hooker block hugger headers, MSD cap/rotor, Accel super coil, and wires. My old TH400 unrapped it from its tome. Gonna get it all cleaned up tomorrow. And of course a comparison of my new 2,900rpm stall and my factory p.o.s. __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

10-02-2011, 01:37 AM	#2879
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! my burb came with a low hump and a th400 from the factory (its now gone and has a high hump ), it also came with a 327 that is long gone

10-02-2011, 04:01 AM	#2880
RossRinSD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today.... I finished fixing my reverse lights. Found this Put in a new switch here, and fixed the melted wires And finished wiring up the auxillary lights in the bumper __________________ 1969 Chevy K10 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 1998 Chevy Camaro Z28 2004 Chevy Silverado 2010 Chevy Colorado

10-02-2011, 04:02 AM	#2881
RossRinSD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! And then, I needed to make up a little relay panel. Something to control some offroad lights and anything else I might want to add later. Oh man, had to terminate how many wires... Put this over by the battery And all closed up __________________ 1969 Chevy K10 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 1998 Chevy Camaro Z28 2004 Chevy Silverado 2010 Chevy Colorado

10-02-2011, 09:38 AM	#2882
trev1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Goodman,Mo Posts: 155	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Built the shifter linkage, bought a new starter... Actually took two days, we kept breaking the welds. Paid $ 50.00 for the starter. Attached Images

10-02-2011, 01:13 PM	#2883
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my cab put back on my frame. Now I need to start on my bed/doors/fenders and hood. Attached Images

10-02-2011, 09:09 PM	#2884
UNEASYRIDER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PHOENIX,ARIZONA Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today! INSTALLED MY LEVELAIR EMBLEM __________________ DON'T BUILD IT IF YOUR NOT GONA DRIVE IT!!

10-02-2011, 09:16 PM	#2885
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put a can of seafoam in it for stabilizer to get it ready for the winter. I'm trying to find indoor storage for it but may end up with a portable garage. I was going to use stabil but read the seafoam can and it did say it is also a stabilizer, so I get the advantage of the cleaning of seafoam. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

10-02-2011, 11:05 PM	#2886
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went to my son's house and we, my son and twin 17 year old grandsons, switched cradles with suspension on two trucks. Took the stuff off of the '71 and put it on my '67 with a '69 swb frame. The '69 cradle and suspension went on to the '71 frame. I know it sounds a little confusing, but we are building a '67 swb stepper with power brakes and steering for me and a '69 lwb with a '71 cab for one of my grandsons. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

10-02-2011, 11:09 PM	#2887
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10-03-2011, 06:56 AM	#2889
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! This weekend I picked up my 454 and modified my 68 BBC frame mounts I got off of ebay to work with my sbc motor mounts so I don't have to buy the expensive BBC ones. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-03-2011, 11:03 AM	#2890
99-LS1-SS Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oak Ridge NC Posts: 957	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I replaced my springs, spindles, rotors, calipers, tie rods, ball joints and sway bar bushings.

10-04-2011, 05:35 PM	#2891
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! No fresh pics today. Over the last three days I hooked up with a guy that's coming to the shop to straighten out the lines, do body work, and paint. Hourly deal. We'll get to know each other as we go along. But I feel good about his qualifications. And building the paint booth at the shop is far better (because of my previous mess ...one year at someone's shop who said eight weeks... ), than sending it off to paint jail. Installed the Vintage Air evaporator in the cab. Re-bent and installed some stainless fuel line from the carb to the fuel pump. New radiator hoses top and bottom. Began the install of some stainless steel brake lines, starting at the m/c, down to the prop. valve, and the first two lines down passed the frame. Because the cab is a '68, and the evap needed to be moved to the right 4", I had to cut a little more out of the fire wall for the one Vintage Air hard line. Made a template for the aluminum plate that's going on the fire wall. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

10-04-2011, 08:57 PM	#2892
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put my new grille on.....



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10-04-2011, 09:45 PM	#2893
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! We finished the autometer gauges install.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-06-2011, 12:39 PM	#2894
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put on a straight $10 tailgate. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-06-2011, 01:47 PM	#2895
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got my steering wheel on straight and put soem stainless bolts to replace non stainless bolts __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-06-2011, 09:56 PM	#2897
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! great minds think alike!!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-06-2011, 10:58 PM	#2900
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