What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 135 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 03-13-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Got this a few steps closer to being done...

What did you end up doing to get the hood to close. Good job!

flashed · 03-13-2016, 05:29 PM

Wow,that looks great .

Possmguts · 03-13-2016, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

What did you end up doing to get the hood to close. Good job!

I took the radiator back out... dont need that anyway

Ill get to that part later on... Probably get a different radiator and if I have to I'll move the fill to give the clearance needed

CK67 · 03-13-2016, 06:54 PM

getting started

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-13-2016, 10:56 PM

FINALLY got my hood off the truck, let the fun began. This frees up a lot of parts . Spent a weekend building the bench. The platforms front and back have a gripping rubber sheet on top (recycled rubber and not expensive). I really like using this stuff. It makes for nice padding, and holds things in place. I just used the existing nuts in the hood and some hardware to four-point underneath. I really need the room. There's lots of storage underneath, and will easily push it into the driveway and onto a trailer. Over-kill, pretty much all 3" screws and 350 lb. casters.

The bow tie

is the original off my truck. Until today it hasn't been cleaned or seen water in decades. The image doesn't do its justice. I couldn't make out any flaws in the chrome, though my eyes aren't great. It's good enough for my build, and I'm kinda picky.

1971c10La · 03-13-2016, 11:38 PM

Didn't do to much but got few little things done and it's always fun working on the truck

painted head light bezels and washer fluid bracket tryed shining up the grille but it have todo here's few pics because I know everybody loves pics lol

1quik70 · 03-14-2016, 11:12 AM

I spent the entire day yesterday in the barn working on my 71 SWB 4x4. Got lost of the wiring finished, Just the fuel pump left to do today. Also worked on getting mounts/risers built for the ProCar Low back buckets.

This deal has been a 3 year process for a bad transmission.... But I'm almost to the finish line!!

73737373 · 03-14-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I just love the details. Did you just wash under the hood or respray it?

I used Westley's Bleche White and an old brush from a carwash; ya know where the foamy soap comes out and you have to manually brush? I did not take it to the carwash. I used to own a carwash and I kept the brush when I sold it. That brush is one of the best brushes I have; soft enough where it doesn't scratch the paint, but enough stiffness where if you need a little "oomph", it'll cut thru it.

73737373 · 03-14-2016, 11:23 AM

Tried to clean up firewall, but hard to reach some places and hated to mess w/the grease pencil markings. Wetsanded roof w/2000 grit. Had nice weather here in OK on Sat and Sunday, but had to work on the yard....ugh!!!
Helper lurking in upper right corner. Too bad she can't push a lawn mower!!!

roushinator · 03-14-2016, 12:57 PM

That hood is awesome!

AKC · 03-14-2016, 01:22 PM

Well, actually it was yesterday, but I got my frozen wipers working again. Just have to get some new blades and I can drive in the rain again.

Whenever it rains here...

73737373 · 03-14-2016, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1quik70

I spent the entire day yesterday in the barn working on my 71 SWB 4x4. Got lost of the wiring finished, Just the fuel pump left to do today. Also worked on getting mounts/risers built for the ProCar Low back buckets.

This deal has been a 3 year process for a bad transmission.... But I'm almost to the finish line!!

Wish someone would show me the finish line! I don't think such a thing exists!!

AKC · 03-14-2016, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 73737373

Wish someone would show me the finish line! I don't think such a thing exists!!

chevnkevin · 03-14-2016, 07:42 PM

I finally got the console all painted up and ready to go in
I put it in my blazer but it'll fit in the trucks too
I'm happy with how it looks and works

9teen69 · 03-14-2016, 10:10 PM

That console looks sick! Love the bowtie emblem. What's it out of?

**allchevy58** · 03-14-2016, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevnkevin

I finally got the console all painted up and ready to go in
I put it in my blazer but it'll fit in the trucks too
I'm happy with how it looks and works

Like that console too. Looks good.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-14-2016, 10:58 PM

Removed the inner grille from the outer. Don't know if there's an easier way, but unless you're willing to risk breaking the inner, seems the only way is to use a small cutting wheel and cutter piers on the plastic anchors. I was going to hang the inner on the wall, but realized that's asking for a break as well, so "we" sacrificed some Xmas storage for that and more. Really could use more storage around here, but I'll make it work.

Say, anyone know if there's a part number on the outer grille, other than a sticker that's no longer legible?

Possmguts · 03-14-2016, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

fds

What did he say??

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-14-2016, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

What did he say??

Ha, sorry. The web was acting up, so I typed fds in etc.....Accident.

72.4me · 03-15-2016, 12:56 AM

Installed my push-on weatherstrip excellent fit...

Thank you GMCPauls

**FIREBALL** · 03-15-2016, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Possmguts

Got this a few steps closer to being done...

I like the looks of that hood, u did a awesome job

midniteblues · 03-15-2016, 09:19 PM

possumgut is doing a awesome job too the whole truck the hood is just the iceing on the cake. keep up the good work dude.

oh that console is incredible nice work.

front clip off and disconnected engine in the k20.

Possmguts · 03-15-2016, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKC

lol.. that finish line is not to be confused with the light at the end of the tunnel...

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevnkevin

I finally got the console all painted up and ready to go in
I put it in my blazer but it'll fit in the trucks too
I'm happy with how it looks and works

That is really sharp... one of the nicer ones Ive seen on here. Looks like it belongs and was always there

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREBALL

I like the looks of that hood, u did a awesome job

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by midniteblues

possumgut is doing a awesome job too the whole truck the hood is just the iceing on the cake. keep up the good work dude.

oh that console is incredible nice work.

front clip off and disconnected engine in the k20.

Thank you sir... almost there. Good luck on the k20!

JMD · 03-16-2016, 12:56 AM

Rolled her outside so I could clean the shop. Also picked the cab up from my paint guy today!

Mrturner1 · 03-16-2016, 01:03 AM

Got the timing dialed in and did my first 100' burnout on the new build and drove it for a good hour. Everything runs great and all the gauges and floor shifter are awesome. First time builder, the engine build was done with the help of the guys on this site, I couldn't have done it without em'.

03-13-2016, 05:29 PM	#3352
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Wow,that looks great .

03-13-2016, 06:54 PM	#3354
CK67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: south amboy nj Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II getting started Attached Images

03-13-2016, 10:56 PM	#3355
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,325	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II FINALLY got my hood off the truck, let the fun began. This frees up a lot of parts . Spent a weekend building the bench. The platforms front and back have a gripping rubber sheet on top (recycled rubber and not expensive). I really like using this stuff. It makes for nice padding, and holds things in place. I just used the existing nuts in the hood and some hardware to four-point underneath. I really need the room. There's lots of storage underneath, and will easily push it into the driveway and onto a trailer. Over-kill, pretty much all 3" screws and 350 lb. casters. The bow tie is the original off my truck. Until today it hasn't been cleaned or seen water in decades. The image doesn't do its justice. I couldn't make out any flaws in the chrome, though my eyes aren't great. It's good enough for my build, and I'm kinda picky. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-13-2016, 11:38 PM	#3356
1971c10La Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Mer Rouge la Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Didn't do to much but got few little things done and it's always fun working on the truck painted head light bezels and washer fluid bracket tryed shining up the grille but it have todo here's few pics because I know everybody loves pics lol Attached Images

03-14-2016, 11:12 AM	#3357
1quik70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 136	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I spent the entire day yesterday in the barn working on my 71 SWB 4x4. Got lost of the wiring finished, Just the fuel pump left to do today. Also worked on getting mounts/risers built for the ProCar Low back buckets. This deal has been a 3 year process for a bad transmission.... But I'm almost to the finish line!!

03-14-2016, 11:23 AM	#3359
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Tried to clean up firewall, but hard to reach some places and hated to mess w/the grease pencil markings. Wetsanded roof w/2000 grit. Had nice weather here in OK on Sat and Sunday, but had to work on the yard....ugh!!! Helper lurking in upper right corner. Too bad she can't push a lawn mower!!! Attached Images

03-14-2016, 12:57 PM	#3360
roushinator Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 385	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That hood is awesome! __________________ Ryan... 1972 C10 Stepside With 2014 Camaro 6.2L/6l80e drivetrain http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...11#post5532411

03-14-2016, 01:22 PM	#3361
AKC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 256	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well, actually it was yesterday, but I got my frozen wipers working again. Just have to get some new blades and I can drive in the rain again. Whenever it rains here... __________________ 'Anela - AKC's 1968 C30 1T Flattie "Trouble Rides A Fast Horse..."

03-14-2016, 07:42 PM	#3364
chevnkevin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sherwood park ,alberta Posts: 44	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally got the console all painted up and ready to go in I put it in my blazer but it'll fit in the trucks too I'm happy with how it looks and works Attached Images

03-14-2016, 10:10 PM	#3365
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That console looks sick! Love the bowtie emblem. What's it out of? __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

03-14-2016, 10:58 PM	#3367
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,325	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Removed the inner grille from the outer. Don't know if there's an easier way, but unless you're willing to risk breaking the inner, seems the only way is to use a small cutting wheel and cutter piers on the plastic anchors. I was going to hang the inner on the wall, but realized that's asking for a break as well, so "we" sacrificed some Xmas storage for that and more. Really could use more storage around here, but I'll make it work. Say, anyone know if there's a part number on the outer grille, other than a sticker that's no longer legible? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 03-14-2016 at 11:04 PM.

03-15-2016, 12:56 AM	#3370
72.4me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: manteca Posts: 76	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed my push-on weatherstrip excellent fit... Thank you GMCPauls

03-15-2016, 09:19 PM	#3372
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II possumgut is doing a awesome job too the whole truck the hood is just the iceing on the cake. keep up the good work dude. oh that console is incredible nice work. front clip off and disconnected engine in the k20. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

03-16-2016, 12:56 AM	#3374
JMD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan Posts: 291	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Rolled her outside so I could clean the shop. Also picked the cab up from my paint guy today! Attached Images __________________ My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post7439296

03-16-2016, 01:03 AM	#3375
Mrturner1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Colfax California Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the timing dialed in and did my first 100' burnout on the new build and drove it for a good hour. Everything runs great and all the gauges and floor shifter are awesome. First time builder, the engine build was done with the help of the guys on this site, I couldn't have done it without em'. Attached Images



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