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Barney Rubble · 11-24-2011, 02:32 AM

new oil and filter for the ol girl today, tried to get spark plugs, but will have to pull one to find model number for the local shops. Strangely don't list 1969 327SBC, nor 59 Apache in their reference material.......

yossarian19 · 11-27-2011, 12:57 AM

I got the I-6 engine ready to pull out (previous owner spun #2 crank bearing) and the transmission almost out.
Starting to think about going smallblock, since the machine shop is talking more than 2K to rebuild her.

OrrieG · 11-27-2011, 01:58 AM

Turned the garage upside down looking for 1 missing wiper bezel and the radio delete knob buttons. No luck, must have put them in a safe place so I wouldn't loose them.

55metalmonkey · 11-27-2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Turned the garage upside down looking for 1 missing wiper bezel and the radio delete knob buttons. No luck, must have put them in a safe place so I wouldn't loose them.

I hate it when that happens,
I had the same thing a few weeks ago looking for the inner fender mount for the fire wall. Took me 4 days of looking to find the "safe place" I put them. on the plus side all my junk and parts are organized now

Hope they turn up

waybad · 11-27-2011, 02:09 PM

I went looking for something the other day,, didn't find it... but found other
treasures that I had hid from myself....that is when I started to label all the boxes
that had something in them.. now I just look at the labels.. still have things hid from myself.. DOH!!!!

handyhands · 11-27-2011, 08:57 PM

put the pressure washer to work and blow off the dirt some rust and some paint.I have both bumpers and rear fenders off the 53 chevy. The hood latch and radiator. Took some more pictures to help put everything back together.

OrrieG · 11-27-2011, 09:00 PM

Welded up the tailgate and installed latches, details in the build thread.

Purec4 · 11-27-2011, 09:21 PM

Spent the afternoon stripping the cab roof.. The previous owner had used epoxy primer OVER the rust. So stripped off so I can sand it down somewhat smooth then primer and fill it correctly.
Got a call and have someone coming to look at the truck this coming weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed.

RivRat · 11-27-2011, 09:16 PM

Took our family picture with the truck for our christmas cards. I'll post them when we get them back.
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memo43 · 11-27-2011, 11:41 PM

Finally finished converting to power windows. Hopefully that does the trick. next rewire it, or finally stop driveing it to tear it down an redo the body. or just drive it.

memo

55metalmonkey · 11-28-2011, 01:02 AM

fabricated my tank straps, bought a bunch of parts to start working towards getting the engine running, realized I have to exchange the alternator bracket (wrong one.... dang) came to the conclusion that I was at a stand still so I helped a guy put a 3" suspension/ 3" body lift in a Tracker.

meter swinger · 11-28-2011, 01:24 AM

Cleaned ou the garage, now ive got three trucks inside and only three outside. Haha.
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1948Chevy · 11-30-2011, 09:12 PM

Picked up a 2000 LS 5.3 with all accessories, wires, and computer. W/ 15k on it.
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handyhands · 11-30-2011, 09:41 PM

had to move truck parts around in my shop so I could get to my woodworking machines. So I can make a few Christmas presents. Sold some S10 body parts and ordered some suspension parts for the S10 chassis(53/S10)

OrrieG · 11-30-2011, 10:23 PM

Looked for tailgate cables.

Spackle100 · 12-01-2011, 04:02 PM

Installed my power steering rack & pinion bolt on kit

Johnny49 · 12-02-2011, 06:46 AM

Started the official "John's Old Truck" countdown to the first day of Spring 2012 (when the cover will come off), with a new blog post recalling the absolutely insane weather we've had here this year. And of course, still hoping the old fat guy in the red suit brings me a garage for Christmas...

rollinrooster · 12-02-2011, 09:13 AM

Painted the 9 inch rearend for my '49

Purec4 · 12-02-2011, 09:49 AM

Primered the roof of the cab in hopes of the sale of the truck tomorrow goes through. If not I keep working, it's only time and and a little paint for now...... hope it sells soon.

**youngrodder** · 12-02-2011, 10:26 AM

I started to work on custom kick panels for the 48 that will house my 6.5" speakers...
I'm down to just my interior left.

Marc

mknittle · 12-02-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngrodder

I started to work on custom kick panels for the 48 that will house my 6.5" speakers...
I'm down to just my interior left.

Marc

COOL, post some progress pics please. I know by looking at your pics they will be nice!

chrisg_ky · 12-03-2011, 08:59 PM

I sanded down the passenger side fender. spray the inside of it with undercoating. Then i sanded down the grill. spray both with a good coat of gray primer. Then when the grill was dry i spray it with a coat of chrome. Tomarrow i want to put the hood one and add all the bolts that i still need put in and put the other turn signal light and head lights one.

Also looking for some replacement mirrors or where to find newer stly tires and rims that will fit it. 7.00-20.00.

AD51 · 12-03-2011, 10:54 PM

Worked on my bed a little. What do y'all think? Any suggestions?

waybad · 12-05-2011, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD51

Worked on my bed a little. What do y'all think? Any suggestions?

give it to me!!

looks great!

mknittle · 12-05-2011, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD51

Worked on my bed a little. What do y'all think? Any suggestions?

that is cool,

11-24-2011, 02:32 AM	#1
Barney Rubble Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 120	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? new oil and filter for the ol girl today, tried to get spark plugs, but will have to pull one to find model number for the local shops. Strangely don't list 1969 327SBC, nor 59 Apache in their reference material.......

11-27-2011, 01:58 AM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Turned the garage upside down looking for 1 missing wiper bezel and the radio delete knob buttons. No luck, must have put them in a safe place so I wouldn't loose them. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-27-2011, 02:09 PM	#5
waybad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evansville,IN Posts: 409	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I went looking for something the other day,, didn't find it... but found other treasures that I had hid from myself....that is when I started to label all the boxes that had something in them.. now I just look at the labels.. still have things hid from myself.. DOH!!!!

11-27-2011, 08:57 PM	#6
handyhands Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: madison, NC Posts: 81	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? put the pressure washer to work and blow off the dirt some rust and some paint.I have both bumpers and rear fenders off the 53 chevy. The hood latch and radiator. Took some more pictures to help put everything back together.

11-27-2011, 09:00 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Welded up the tailgate and installed latches, details in the build thread. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

11-27-2011, 12:57 AM	#2
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I got the I-6 engine ready to pull out (previous owner spun #2 crank bearing) and the transmission almost out. Starting to think about going smallblock, since the machine shop is talking more than 2K to rebuild her.

11-27-2011, 09:21 PM	#8
Purec4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 36	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Spent the afternoon stripping the cab roof.. The previous owner had used epoxy primer OVER the rust. So stripped off so I can sand it down somewhat smooth then primer and fill it correctly. Got a call and have someone coming to look at the truck this coming weekend. Keeping my fingers crossed. __________________ We lust for what we want, weep for what we need...

11-27-2011, 09:16 PM	#9
RivRat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 68	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Took our family picture with the truck for our christmas cards. I'll post them when we get them back. Posted via Mobile Device

11-27-2011, 11:41 PM	#10
memo43 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gardnerville NV Posts: 220	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Finally finished converting to power windows. Hopefully that does the trick. next rewire it, or finally stop driveing it to tear it down an redo the body. or just drive it. memo __________________ Memo S. Retired US Marine Family Man

11-28-2011, 01:02 AM	#11
55metalmonkey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Kelowna, BC Posts: 488	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? fabricated my tank straps, bought a bunch of parts to start working towards getting the engine running, realized I have to exchange the alternator bracket (wrong one.... dang) came to the conclusion that I was at a stand still so I helped a guy put a 3" suspension/ 3" body lift in a Tracker.

11-28-2011, 01:24 AM	#12
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Cleaned ou the garage, now ive got three trucks inside and only three outside. Haha. Posted via Mobile Device

11-30-2011, 09:12 PM	#13
1948Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Picked up a 2000 LS 5.3 with all accessories, wires, and computer. W/ 15k on it. Posted via Mobile Device

11-30-2011, 09:41 PM	#14
handyhands Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: madison, NC Posts: 81	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? had to move truck parts around in my shop so I could get to my woodworking machines. So I can make a few Christmas presents. Sold some S10 body parts and ordered some suspension parts for the S10 chassis(53/S10)

11-30-2011, 10:23 PM	#15
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Looked for tailgate cables. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-01-2011, 04:02 PM	#16
Spackle100 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cardiff, CA Posts: 131	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Installed my power steering rack & pinion bolt on kit



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12-02-2011, 06:46 AM	#17
Johnny49 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: . Posts: 106	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Started the official "John's Old Truck" countdown to the first day of Spring 2012 (when the cover will come off), with a new blog post recalling the absolutely insane weather we've had here this year. And of course, still hoping the old fat guy in the red suit brings me a garage for Christmas...

12-02-2011, 09:13 AM	#18
rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Painted the 9 inch rearend for my '49

12-02-2011, 09:49 AM	#19
Purec4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 36	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Primered the roof of the cab in hopes of the sale of the truck tomorrow goes through. If not I keep working, it's only time and and a little paint for now...... hope it sells soon. __________________ We lust for what we want, weep for what we need...

12-02-2011, 10:26 AM	#20
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I started to work on custom kick panels for the 48 that will house my 6.5" speakers... I'm down to just my interior left. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

12-03-2011, 08:59 PM	#22
chrisg_ky Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: winchester,ky Posts: 12	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I sanded down the passenger side fender. spray the inside of it with undercoating. Then i sanded down the grill. spray both with a good coat of gray primer. Then when the grill was dry i spray it with a coat of chrome. Tomarrow i want to put the hood one and add all the bolts that i still need put in and put the other turn signal light and head lights one. Also looking for some replacement mirrors or where to find newer stly tires and rims that will fit it. 7.00-20.00. Attached Images

12-03-2011, 10:54 PM	#23
AD51 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 68	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Worked on my bed a little. What do y'all think? Any suggestions? Attached Images

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