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**RodnRudy** · 02-17-2019, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

It's up on the two stage cribs I made, not too bad lifting it there in two stages.

Nice job on those cribs! I like the idea of two sections to attain the height.
I see a trip to Lowes for some 2x4's in the near future.

Metaldoc · 02-17-2019, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

Nice job on those cribs! I like the idea of two sections to attain the height.
I see a trip to Lowes for some 2x4's in the near future.

I bought the 2x4's on Kijiji for cheaper than store prices. It went very easy with it being two stages and was all done with my jack and no blocks on it.

rowdy11 · 02-17-2019, 10:41 PM

Tearing down the NP 205 for a rebuild and 6L90E adapter kit install...

Metaldoc · 02-17-2019, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rowdy11

Tearing down the NP 205 for a rebuild and 6L90E adapter kit install...

Boot trays work well.

rowdy11 · 02-17-2019, 10:56 PM

They are amazing! Stumbled onto using mine almost by accident, but going to use it more moving forward!

Slowguy · 02-17-2019, 11:24 PM

Mounted the trans. The lazy way

**zicc1835** · 02-17-2019, 11:34 PM

fabbed a bracket to hold the exhaust brackets

89AKurt · 02-18-2019, 12:58 AM

I am so out of everyone's league here.

First day of working on my "new" '68. Made a custom gas pedal, scrap metal and parts box bolts that matched the tap sizes. Need to maintain the Bucket Of Bolts theme.

Markuli · 02-18-2019, 11:21 AM

I blew up my engine yesterday.
I guess it was just this engine's time. It's probably the factory 283. It has a rochester 2bbl on it and it smokes like a fiend, tons of blow- by too. I even topped off the oil the day beforehand, but I guess the rest of it was too thin. Regardless, about 12 minutes into my drive down Route 46, the gremlins came a'knockin.

Couple hours waiting for the tow, and the truck is back in the driveway, sitting until I find a new heart for it.

Redneck Rydes · 02-18-2019, 11:36 AM

Sorry to hear that,those 283s are a great engine.What are your plans, rebuild it or go crate/ rebuilt?

Markuli · 02-18-2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Redneck Rydes

Sorry to hear that,those 283s are a great engine.What are your plans, rebuild it or go crate/ rebuilt?

Yeah I had fun with this engine while it lasted. It was surprisingly stout for a worn out, low ci v8. Ha.

My friend who works at a shop has a '98 350 with "lt1 heads" sitting around that was supposed to go in a client's car, but said client wrecked their project before this engine went in. It's looking like I'll go that route for now, as it's the easiest.

**zicc1835** · 02-18-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Markuli

I blew up my engine yesterday.
I guess it was just this engine's time. It's probably the factory 283. It has a rochester 2bbl on it and it smokes like a fiend, tons of blow- by too. I even topped off the oil the day beforehand, but I guess the rest of it was too thin. Regardless, about 12 minutes into my drive down Route 46, the gremlins came a'knockin.

Couple hours waiting for the tow, and the truck is back in the driveway, sitting until I find a new heart for it.

Well that’s not a good day ticket got punched let’s catch up sometime up just up the road in Hanover most of the winter
Jess

Markuli · 02-18-2019, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

Well that’s not a good day ticket got punched let’s catch up sometime up just up the road in Hanover most of the winter
Jess

For sure, Jess! I could use a pal who's local with some experience building these rigs.

I'm not too upset about the engine, it was coming eventually. Now I just have a fire under my ass to accelerate that portion of my plans

**SoCoC10** · 02-18-2019, 07:09 PM

Hugger Orange base clear applied to the K10 Cheyenne

CK67 · 02-18-2019, 07:34 PM

little bit of this little bit of that

66clow · 02-20-2019, 01:14 PM

Patch work on the cab supports. Bought slip on support covers but didn't like the way the fit or function. There was enough good metal there to fix them.

72=c10 · 02-20-2019, 06:36 PM

i mounted and wired air ride gauge and seats from TMI finally arrived.

**zicc1835** · 02-20-2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 72=c10

i mounted and wired air ride gauge and seats from TMI finally arrived.

they look fantastic

**72peace** · 02-21-2019, 07:02 PM

New Linex Bed!

Metaldoc · 02-22-2019, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 72peace

New Linex Bed!

Nice job

Metaldoc · 02-22-2019, 03:14 PM

So I was taking the bolts out of my shifter and hit, broke, one of my micro switches for the p/l. To fix it I had to pull it apart, redo it and all the wiring I did before. My standards went up and it didn't pass code.

72c20customcamper · 02-24-2019, 12:34 PM

Just worked on my new 68. Truck has been sitting a long time. It would start and then starve for gas after a couple of minutes. Let the pictures do the talking. Shame is the owner put a new tank in 2013 and it's full of rust.

**zicc1835** · 02-24-2019, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by robs71

I finally got my so called shop truck running this week..My current engine builder I have been using since 1980 has retired...so I bought a BluePrint 427 sbc..Has a warranty so I thought I would try one..heard good and bad...A friend of mine has just put a full season of 1/4 mile racing on same motor and has had 0 issues.Off to exhaust shop then to get some old school weathered lettering....I wil post pics after it is lettered up...Anybody in Pa or surrounding states that needs a good sign painter to do lettering on there vehicle shoot me a pm and I will get you the info and show pics of work he has done for me....Rob

you have a link for that SBC 427
thanks
jz

66clow · 02-24-2019, 08:41 PM

Cab support and cab corner repair and replacement.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-24-2019, 10:01 PM

No pics, but I finished modifying the bench seat sliders to fit my bucket seats yesterday. Just need to blast them and paint them. Still have a lot of work to do on the seats themselves though. Gotta repair the foam and get the skirts and bottoms cleaned and painted, then install the PUI covers.

02-17-2019, 10:41 PM	#278
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Tearing down the NP 205 for a rebuild and 6L90E adapter kit install... Attached Images __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

02-17-2019, 10:56 PM	#280
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter They are amazing! Stumbled onto using mine almost by accident, but going to use it more moving forward! __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

02-17-2019, 11:24 PM	#281
Slowguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago,il Posts: 361	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Mounted the trans. The lazy way Attached Images

02-17-2019, 11:34 PM	#282
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,244	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter fabbed a bracket to hold the exhaust brackets Attached Images __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

02-18-2019, 12:58 AM	#283
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I am so out of everyone's league here. First day of working on my "new" '68. Made a custom gas pedal, scrap metal and parts box bolts that matched the tap sizes. Need to maintain the Bucket Of Bolts theme. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

02-18-2019, 11:21 AM	#284
Markuli Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Riverdale, NJ Posts: 85	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I blew up my engine yesterday. I guess it was just this engine's time. It's probably the factory 283. It has a rochester 2bbl on it and it smokes like a fiend, tons of blow- by too. I even topped off the oil the day beforehand, but I guess the rest of it was too thin. Regardless, about 12 minutes into my drive down Route 46, the gremlins came a'knockin. Couple hours waiting for the tow, and the truck is back in the driveway, sitting until I find a new heart for it. Attached Images

02-18-2019, 11:36 AM	#285
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Sorry to hear that,those 283s are a great engine.What are your plans, rebuild it or go crate/ rebuilt?

02-18-2019, 07:09 PM	#289
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,299	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Hugger Orange base clear applied to the K10 Cheyenne Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

02-18-2019, 07:34 PM	#290
CK67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: south amboy nj Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter little bit of this little bit of that Attached Images

02-20-2019, 01:14 PM	#291
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Patch work on the cab supports. Bought slip on support covers but didn't like the way the fit or function. There was enough good metal there to fix them. Attached Images

02-20-2019, 06:36 PM	#292
72=c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Mount Union,PA Posts: 7	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter i mounted and wired air ride gauge and seats from TMI finally arrived. Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 6.0L 4L80E

02-21-2019, 07:02 PM	#294
72peace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 712	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New Linex Bed! Attached Images

02-22-2019, 03:14 PM	#296
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter So I was taking the bolts out of my shifter and hit, broke, one of my micro switches for the p/l. To fix it I had to pull it apart, redo it and all the wiring I did before. My standards went up and it didn't pass code. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

02-24-2019, 12:34 PM	#297
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,624	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Just worked on my new 68. Truck has been sitting a long time. It would start and then starve for gas after a couple of minutes. Let the pictures do the talking. Shame is the owner put a new tank in 2013 and it's full of rust. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 02-24-2019 at 12:38 PM. Reason: Better picture

02-24-2019, 08:41 PM	#299
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Cab support and cab corner repair and replacement. Attached Images



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02-24-2019, 10:01 PM	#300
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,352	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter No pics, but I finished modifying the bench seat sliders to fit my bucket seats yesterday. Just need to blast them and paint them. Still have a lot of work to do on the seats themselves though. Gotta repair the foam and get the skirts and bottoms cleaned and painted, then install the PUI covers. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

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