What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 124 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CST10 · 05-08-2016, 09:35 PM

Replaced a leaking power steering hose on ol Samson.

ekgguy · 05-08-2016, 09:48 PM

Said goodbye to the old rusted out cab

Brought in the new(er) one.

88Stanger · 05-08-2016, 11:26 PM

finished the seat, custom lowered seat mounts and new belts

Andy4639 · 05-10-2016, 05:00 PM

I put a 11" booster back on the truck. Man it make a world of differance in stopping!
The 8" chrome looked better but it didn't function worth a crap!

In The Ten Ring · 05-10-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I put a 11" booster back on the truck. Man it make a world of differance in stopping!
The 8" chrome looked better but it didn't function worth a crap!

So those new-looking small ones aren't any good?

I think my brake booster came off some old junkyard Nova.

Today I used NAPA rust treatment on the firewall side of my heater box flapper, put a couple more coats of paint onto my tailgate chains, and I decided NOT to remove the flapper from the heater box. Members also told me how to clean up the outside of the box and to clear coat it.

**Already Gone** · 05-10-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I put a 11" booster back on the truck. Man it make a world of differance in stopping!
The 8" chrome looked better but it didn't function worth a crap!

Andy your booster looks looks like it is tight to the firewall. How did you do you that ?

Andy4639 · 05-10-2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Andy your booster looks looks like it is tight to the firewall. How did you do you that ?

I used the brackets from the 8" booster. It does sit a little closer to the fire wall but not much.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-1967-7...item4d3183d855

BenSherr · 05-08-2016, 09:47 PM

Got it started for the first time in months. I'm at a point where I'm seriously considering selling it. Got several other issues which are taking all my resources, and I don't see an end in sight. I am not the type to let a vehicle sit for too long, and mine has been sitting in my yard since Sept. Going to give it a few days and see if I can justify keeping it. If I can't I'll post it in the for sale section.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 05-09-2016, 05:18 PM

Not today, but over the weekend, I fixed a transmission leak at the speedo gear housing. The seal was leaking so I replaced it and the o-ring on the housing. Also picked and ground out the 40-plus-year-old drip rail sealer so I can apply new sealer to avoid future leaks.

Chucks72Longbed · 05-09-2016, 10:12 PM

It wasn't today but over several days in the past month. New coils all the way around(someone heated them in the past,they were in bad shape). New shocks all the way around(still had the factory shocks on it. 44 years old). New brakes all the way around with new drums and wheel cylinders on the rear. It sure rides nice and stops good now.

In The Ten Ring · 05-10-2016, 12:59 AM

I was able to get the squirters for the windshield painted. I just went with black although they were probably originally ochre.

tlman · 05-10-2016, 07:07 AM

that's funny ,my rear cross member bent in exact same spot ,good place for chain with no bumper lol

matthamby · 05-11-2016, 06:58 AM

My grandpa made that bumper, he did a good job with it, it did match the "v" in the front end, that is 2"x6"x1/4" channel, pretty solid, but someone has bent that!

jwilb88 · 05-11-2016, 08:08 AM

Mounted my benchwork steering box

89AKurt · 05-13-2016, 01:57 AM

I mounted driving lights (I have a thread about it). Cost $3.49 for stainless allen screws, lights were taken off my dying MINI.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 05-13-2016, 08:44 AM

I fixed my non-working license plate light on the right side of my step bumper. Replaced the wire and connector on that side (non-factory bumper) and now it works! Also swapped out my faded side markers for new aftermarket units.

summitflier · 05-13-2016, 01:52 PM

I stained the bed... (I don't usually brag about that, but... )

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by summitflier

I stained the bed... (I don't usually brag about that, but... )

Nice deep color..what are you going to do next? Spar?

summitflier · 05-13-2016, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BugzC10

Nice deep color..what are you going to do next? Spar?

Thanks - Minwax Red oak.

Trying to decide between spar varnish, or a few people have recommended
exterior urethane. Anyone have any experience either way?
Other than clear... any certain type? Satin, gloss?

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by summitflier

Thanks - Minwax Red oak.

Trying to decide between spar varnish, or a few people have recommended
exterior urethane. Anyone have any experience either way?
Other than clear... any certain type? Satin, gloss?

I used Minwax Polyurathane clear satin. 4 or 5 coats... It's been a couple years and holding up great. The truck is always garaged, however.

summitflier · 05-13-2016, 03:19 PM

Looks great. Someone recommended Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane, clear gloss.
I think I'm going to give it a try. 4 or 5 coats sounds about right.

BugzC10 · 05-13-2016, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by summitflier

Looks great. Someone recommended Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane, clear gloss.
I think I'm going to give it a try. 4 or 5 coats sounds about right.

Now that you wrote it out..that's exactly what I used. Hey..I'm over 65, I get a pass now and then.

I looked in my garage and found the poly satin, but I had a feeling that it was not what I used.

magwakeenercew2jh · 05-15-2016, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

...snips....Hey..I'm over 65, I get a pass now and then.

X2

OregonNed · 05-15-2016, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by summitflier

Looks great. Someone recommended Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane, clear gloss.
I think I'm going to give it a try. 4 or 5 coats sounds about right.

We are just now doing my bed and looking at about 10 coats of this:

https://www.epifanes.com/page/clear-finishes

Really good stuff...

CST10 · 05-13-2016, 07:52 PM

Changed the water pump gasket and water neck gasket on the ol 250 in goldilocks. They had a slight seepage.

05-08-2016, 09:35 PM	#1
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Replaced a leaking power steering hose on ol Samson. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

05-08-2016, 09:48 PM	#2
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Said goodbye to the old rusted out cab Brought in the new(er) one. __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

05-08-2016, 11:26 PM	#3
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,651	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II finished the seat, custom lowered seat mounts and new belts Attached Images

05-10-2016, 05:00 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I put a 11" booster back on the truck. Man it make a world of differance in stopping! The 8" chrome looked better but it didn't function worth a crap! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-08-2016, 09:47 PM	#8
BenSherr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hopewell, Virginia Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got it started for the first time in months. I'm at a point where I'm seriously considering selling it. Got several other issues which are taking all my resources, and I don't see an end in sight. I am not the type to let a vehicle sit for too long, and mine has been sitting in my yard since Sept. Going to give it a few days and see if I can justify keeping it. If I can't I'll post it in the for sale section. Attached Images

05-09-2016, 05:18 PM	#9
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,353	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Not today, but over the weekend, I fixed a transmission leak at the speedo gear housing. The seal was leaking so I replaced it and the o-ring on the housing. Also picked and ground out the 40-plus-year-old drip rail sealer so I can apply new sealer to avoid future leaks. __________________ 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

05-09-2016, 10:12 PM	#10
Chucks72Longbed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sedro Woolley Washington Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II It wasn't today but over several days in the past month. New coils all the way around(someone heated them in the past,they were in bad shape). New shocks all the way around(still had the factory shocks on it. 44 years old). New brakes all the way around with new drums and wheel cylinders on the rear. It sure rides nice and stops good now. __________________ 72 Chevy C20 LWB-Just what I always wanted. Now, just need more time and money!

05-10-2016, 12:59 AM	#11
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I was able to get the squirters for the windshield painted. I just went with black although they were probably originally ochre.

05-10-2016, 07:07 AM	#12
tlman Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: rodney ,ontario canada Posts: 111	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II that's funny ,my rear cross member bent in exact same spot ,good place for chain with no bumper lol

05-11-2016, 06:58 AM	#13
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My grandpa made that bumper, he did a good job with it, it did match the "v" in the front end, that is 2"x6"x1/4" channel, pretty solid, but someone has bent that!

05-11-2016, 08:08 AM	#14
jwilb88 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Lucedale, Ms Posts: 61	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Mounted my benchwork steering box Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=706656

05-13-2016, 01:57 AM	#15
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I mounted driving lights (I have a thread about it). Cost $3.49 for stainless allen screws, lights were taken off my dying MINI. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

05-13-2016, 08:44 AM	#16
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,353	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I fixed my non-working license plate light on the right side of my step bumper. Replaced the wire and connector on that side (non-factory bumper) and now it works! Also swapped out my faded side markers for new aftermarket units. __________________ 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

05-13-2016, 01:52 PM	#17
summitflier Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ephrata, WA Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I stained the bed... (I don't usually brag about that, but... ) Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 SSB 383 12 Charger 6.4L 12 Accord 3.5L (Wife's ride) 05 Ram 1500 5.7L My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676545

05-13-2016, 03:19 PM	#21
summitflier Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ephrata, WA Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looks great. Someone recommended Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane, clear gloss. I think I'm going to give it a try. 4 or 5 coats sounds about right. __________________ 68 C10 SSB 383 12 Charger 6.4L 12 Accord 3.5L (Wife's ride) 05 Ram 1500 5.7L My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676545



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05-13-2016, 07:52 PM	#25
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Changed the water pump gasket and water neck gasket on the ol 250 in goldilocks. They had a slight seepage. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

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