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jayman68 · 11-10-2011, 01:39 PM

Huh...all this time I have been watching Sam's thread over in the 60-66 section, not realizing I was playing in the wrong field. Recently I got a good score on some inner rocker/floor side repair panels in a trade for a Suzuki Sidekick I sold. Today I am working on fixing a space to be able to work on my truck.

Lippyp · 11-11-2011, 10:57 AM

Had one of my tyres taken off and refitted as its leaking around the rim, thats about it until we move house now.

wwotr · 11-11-2011, 01:37 PM

I put my 72 GMC Fleet Side Short Bed up for Sale,

bollybib · 11-11-2011, 02:00 PM

I replaced the AC duct that goes to the driver side ball vent. It was easier than I thought it would be.

longbed67 · 11-11-2011, 05:11 PM

Plasma cut and cupped the LCA's the d2600's should be at a nice ride height now.

72cummins · 11-11-2011, 05:43 PM

replaced my power steering pump after it developed a small leak.

chevytruckluver · 11-11-2011, 07:36 PM

Took the cab to the painter

bigdog57 · 11-11-2011, 08:02 PM

I replaced the steering gear. it finally went out yesterday on the way home form work.

mdaven@aol.com · 11-11-2011, 08:08 PM

Finally got the truck inspected so I can start driving it legally. Passed without issues but the inspector did not like the strong accelerator springs. I told him I had two springs so I would not push it down too fast. He said it made him press it down too far too fast. Must have scared him!!??

martindc1 · 11-11-2011, 09:15 PM

Picked up a HO52 and an original step bumper at a boneyard for 100 bucks.

Rifleman · 11-11-2011, 09:33 PM

Started prepping the body for paint, removed antennae, badges, door trim and sprayed liquid wrench on the bumper bolts.

Rob H. · 11-12-2011, 07:32 PM

Started out to put on another water pump and alternator I pulled from my 69 GMC parts truck. Then decided to do something else

.

Still got some work to do, like adding the chrome bumper that came with my 70 GMC 'burb and was taken off and stored in 1970 when they welded on a big ugly front step bumper. Guess you could say this is what happens when you have time and parts and no money. Now I don't have to replace the headlights in the 72 Chevy front end!

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-12-2011, 09:36 PM

Put a cover over it for the winter. Too much stuff going on to enjoy the wrenching.
I found I was thinking, "I have to get over there to get some stuff done".

Then I remembered why I have her. To have fun. So....Who cares when she's done?
I never really completely finish, anyway.

Maybe when the sun comes out I'll finish a drib or drab.....But one guarantee: I'll have fun while I'm doing it.

lowrollin70gmc · 11-12-2011, 09:42 PM

Started rebuilding my D60 kingpins, got the old ones out pretty easy and now I need to get a 7/8 allen key to torque down the new ones.

flyingtim01 · 11-14-2011, 05:52 PM

Pulled about 4 pounds worth of mouse house out of the heater boxes on my 71 K20. Looks like at some point the heater core started to leak on the PO, so he just routed the heater hose back into the motor and decided he could live without heat. I'm guessing thats why he didn't notice when the mice in his neighborhood turned the heater boxes into a Hilton. Completely rotted out the metal baffle in the fiberglass outer box, and started to rot a hole in the metal inner box. I also see that the plug on the heater switch was cut off and a toggle switch was wired direct to the motor. Should be fun trying to figure out what wires should go where.

jgibson · 11-14-2011, 06:00 PM

blasted most of the frame and suspension on the front end, and started blasting the firewall. moving towards my first paint job... built 454 waiting patiently for install

74baggedbug · 11-14-2011, 07:45 PM

Finally mounted my license plate frames ... My name is felix by the way and every car I've owned has had a felix the cat decal
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profe56 · 11-15-2011, 01:53 AM

I changed the passenger side door opener handler

gmc1969custom · 11-15-2011, 11:48 AM

Replaced some Gauge cluster light bulbs, a bath and a towel dry.

74baggedbug · 11-15-2011, 05:27 PM

Ran new wiring for license plate lights and went with LEDs , wired up the compressor for the rear bags the right way& hooked up my cab light to work properly. ... Also enjoyed taking it out for a spin
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Yobyllib · 11-15-2011, 11:49 PM

Replaced the outter roof skin and shaved the drip rail.

[IMG]<a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/albums/u155/ReleaseSeries/?action=view&current=Roof17.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u155/ReleaseSeries/Roof17.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]

How do I post a pic? Or is it just me who can't seem them?

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-16-2011, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yobyllib

How do I post a pic? Or is it just me who can't seem them?

I got this from your photobucket. But if you go to the "Manage Attachments" section, you can post from there.

Nice job on the roof, by the way.

glider_6969 · 11-16-2011, 09:48 PM

I had to remove the fuel pump off the motor today, starting leaking ,, I figured out why it smelled like gas in the garage... and dumb ass me put my brand new inspection mirror in my back pocket of my coveralls and then decided to crawl under the truck,,, so much for the mirror,

hjewell2 · 11-16-2011, 10:06 PM

Put it to bed for the michigan winter.

**fakerwade** · 11-18-2011, 01:18 AM

11-10-2011, 01:39 PM	#3026
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Huh...all this time I have been watching Sam's thread over in the 60-66 section, not realizing I was playing in the wrong field. Recently I got a good score on some inner rocker/floor side repair panels in a trade for a Suzuki Sidekick I sold. Today I am working on fixing a space to be able to work on my truck. __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

11-11-2011, 10:57 AM	#3027
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Had one of my tyres taken off and refitted as its leaking around the rim, thats about it until we move house now. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

11-11-2011, 01:37 PM	#3028
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put my 72 GMC Fleet Side Short Bed up for Sale, __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

11-11-2011, 02:00 PM	#3029
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I replaced the AC duct that goes to the driver side ball vent. It was easier than I thought it would be. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

11-11-2011, 05:11 PM	#3030
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Plasma cut and cupped the LCA's the d2600's should be at a nice ride height now. __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

11-11-2011, 05:43 PM	#3031
72cummins Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 15	Re: What did you do to your truck today! replaced my power steering pump after it developed a small leak. __________________ Bryce 1972 Chevy K20 powered by an inline 6

11-11-2011, 07:36 PM	#3032
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took the cab to the painter Attached Images __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

11-11-2011, 08:02 PM	#3033
bigdog57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: krugerville Tx Posts: 81	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I replaced the steering gear. it finally went out yesterday on the way home form work. __________________ Bigdog

11-11-2011, 08:08 PM	#3034
mdaven@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Diana, TX Posts: 125	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally got the truck inspected so I can start driving it legally. Passed without issues but the inspector did not like the strong accelerator springs. I told him I had two springs so I would not push it down too fast. He said it made him press it down too far too fast. Must have scared him!!??

11-11-2011, 09:15 PM	#3035
martindc1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 218	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Picked up a HO52 and an original step bumper at a boneyard for 100 bucks. __________________ Currently truckless, previous trucks: 67 K20, 87 K10 aka V10 & 72 C10

11-11-2011, 09:33 PM	#3036
Rifleman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gold Country, CA Posts: 29	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started prepping the body for paint, removed antennae, badges, door trim and sprayed liquid wrench on the bumper bolts.

11-12-2011, 07:32 PM	#3037
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started out to put on another water pump and alternator I pulled from my 69 GMC parts truck. Then decided to do something else. Still got some work to do, like adding the chrome bumper that came with my 70 GMC 'burb and was taken off and stored in 1970 when they welded on a big ugly front step bumper. Guess you could say this is what happens when you have time and parts and no money. Now I don't have to replace the headlights in the 72 Chevy front end! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

11-12-2011, 09:36 PM	#3038
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! Put a cover over it for the winter. Too much stuff going on to enjoy the wrenching. I found I was thinking, "I have to get over there to get some stuff done". Then I remembered why I have her. To have fun. So....Who cares when she's done? I never really completely finish, anyway. Maybe when the sun comes out I'll finish a drib or drab.....But one guarantee: I'll have fun while I'm doing it. __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

11-12-2011, 09:42 PM	#3039
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started rebuilding my D60 kingpins, got the old ones out pretty easy and now I need to get a 7/8 allen key to torque down the new ones. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

11-14-2011, 05:52 PM	#3040
flyingtim01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 101	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled about 4 pounds worth of mouse house out of the heater boxes on my 71 K20. Looks like at some point the heater core started to leak on the PO, so he just routed the heater hose back into the motor and decided he could live without heat. I'm guessing thats why he didn't notice when the mice in his neighborhood turned the heater boxes into a Hilton. Completely rotted out the metal baffle in the fiberglass outer box, and started to rot a hole in the metal inner box. I also see that the plug on the heater switch was cut off and a toggle switch was wired direct to the motor. Should be fun trying to figure out what wires should go where.



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11-14-2011, 06:00 PM	#3041
jgibson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: bainbridge island, wa Posts: 12	Re: What did you do to your truck today! blasted most of the frame and suspension on the front end, and started blasting the firewall. moving towards my first paint job... built 454 waiting patiently for install Attached Images __________________ http://gibsonsgarage.blogspot.com/ you're never stranded til you give up. 1971 GMC longbed 454/400 2002 Tahoe 5.3 tuned 1997 Chevy 2500 Vortec 454 4L80E

11-14-2011, 07:45 PM	#3042
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally mounted my license plate frames ... My name is felix by the way and every car I've owned has had a felix the cat decal Posted via Mobile Device

11-15-2011, 01:53 AM	#3043
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I changed the passenger side door opener handler

11-15-2011, 11:48 AM	#3044
gmc1969custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canton, TX Posts: 210	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced some Gauge cluster light bulbs, a bath and a towel dry. __________________ 1969 Custom w/Turquoise Interior. 75k miles, 350 Auto, (Almost) All Original

11-15-2011, 05:27 PM	#3045
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Ran new wiring for license plate lights and went with LEDs , wired up the compressor for the rear bags the right way& hooked up my cab light to work properly. ... Also enjoyed taking it out for a spin Posted via Mobile Device

11-15-2011, 11:49 PM	#3046
Yobyllib Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Victoria, BC Canada Posts: 26	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced the outter roof skin and shaved the drip rail. [IMG]<a href="http://s167.photobucket.com/albums/u155/ReleaseSeries/?action=view&current=Roof17.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u155/ReleaseSeries/Roof17.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG] How do I post a pic? Or is it just me who can't seem them?

11-16-2011, 09:48 PM	#3048
glider_6969 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 400	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I had to remove the fuel pump off the motor today, starting leaking ,, I figured out why it smelled like gas in the garage... and dumb ass me put my brand new inspection mirror in my back pocket of my coveralls and then decided to crawl under the truck,,, so much for the mirror, __________________ 68 Long stepper My other ride ,,, 07 Streetglide..

11-16-2011, 10:06 PM	#3049
hjewell2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: mich Posts: 655	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put it to bed for the michigan winter.

11-18-2011, 01:18 AM	#3050
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: What did you do to your truck today! __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

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