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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Replaced a leaking power steering hose on ol Samson.
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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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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
finished the seat, custom lowered seat mounts and new belts
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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! ![]()
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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. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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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. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Andy your booster looks looks like it is tight to the firewall. How did you do you that ?
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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
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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. Last edited by Andy4639; 05-10-2016 at 08:30 PM. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Mounted my benchwork steering box
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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.
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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.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I stained the bed... (I don't usually brag about that, but... )
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Nice deep color..what are you going to do next? Spar?
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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?
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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.
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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.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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https://www.epifanes.com/page/clear-finishes Really good stuff...
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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.
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