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bollybib · 03-13-2012, 09:37 PM

I swept sand and tortilla chips off the seat and floorboards.

Danny Bost · 03-13-2012, 10:05 PM

Over the last four days I installed my Painless wiring harness.
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ItsRandy · 03-14-2012, 01:59 AM

I bought my Vintage Air air conditioning today...$1,665.00. I guess no new clothes for the wife for awhile.

1quik70 · 03-14-2012, 08:49 AM

Continued to install the new 454, and god frustrated so I went inside for lunch and ordered a new set of wheels and tires.
Raceline Renegade 6 with Goodyear Wrangler MT/R W/ Kevlar in 33/12.50/17

RexDodge · 03-14-2012, 09:35 AM

I did get a couple of things done or at least started last night. Boxed in the frame at the fuel filler point and started to build my adjustable panhard bar. Note on the panhard bar. If you are not TOTALLY confident in your fabricating/welding capabilities do not attempt this. Just imagine cruzing down the highway at 60mph and snap! I'll leave the rest to your imagination. Some will tell you that there is no stress on the panhard bar but it is what keeps everything centered over the rearend. Proceed with caution. I'll try to finish up tonight and post a complete list of pics so you can see how I did this.
Have a good day all.
PS I am just a goober in his garage that likes to mess with old cars/trucks. I have been fabing/welding on something or another for 20+ years. I've made my share of mistakes. I did not attempt to do any structural (frame or other) modifications until I was able to confidently control heat and penetration with my welding. I have never been certified but I have tested many of my welds and also cut cross sections to examine. For me...I trust my work, for me. Cheers.
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mcmlxix · 03-15-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1quik70

Continued to install the new 454, and god frustrated so I went inside for lunch and ordered a new set of wheels and tires.
Raceline Renegade 6 with Goodyear Wrangler MT/R W/ Kevlar in 33/12.50/17

I have a spare pair of these I have been trying to sell on CL. I wanted the Renegade 8 in black when I swaped to 8 lug but picked up a set of Hummer H2 wheels for cheap....

wrwelton · 03-15-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ItsRandy

I bought my Vintage Air air conditioning today...$1,665.00. I guess no new clothes for the wife for awhile.

Let us know how the vintage air installation goes. I want to put one in next year. Pictures please.

Schwinn · 03-15-2012, 11:24 PM

I put the top on for the 1st time in years cuz its supposed to rain this weekend and I am going to CPP Show Rain or Shine...

lil hoodlum · 03-15-2012, 11:56 PM

I'm such an idiot!

I checked my oil an noticed it was about a half quart low. I topped it off and promptly drove it 8 or 9 miles with the PCV valve out of the rocker arm cover!!! I did smell something burning but I thought it was the little bit of oil I spilled on the headers.

Oh well, everything now has a nice protective oil coating on everything. It looks like I only lost 4 -6 ounces of oil.

Getting older is for the birds!!

Keith

aventur1 · 03-14-2012, 07:17 PM

Waiting for my seat to get done at upholstery shop so I waxed front clip.

KyFarm · 03-14-2012, 08:25 PM

I am also waiting on my seat to come back from the upholsterer, while waiting I did order a set of 3.73s with eaton posi. These 3.08 gears with 33" tires have to go

sjarrett71 · 03-14-2012, 09:42 PM

Installed a new fuel filter and headlight switch. Fixed all but one of my side marker lights. Removed the tommy lift tailgate. Man was that thing heavy!

bollybib · 03-14-2012, 09:55 PM

I cleaned some bird poop off of it.

bollybib · 03-15-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MJs69CST

Jim/Bollybib--you are cracking me up!! Needed a good laugh after a tough day.

cool, lightened things up for me, too !

C10_ustacould · 03-14-2012, 10:16 PM

I started to hang the rear end...

1quik70 · 03-14-2012, 10:20 PM

Made it this far in finishing the new engine install.

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mud.man.rj · 03-14-2012, 11:23 PM

1quik70, looks like someone was making the distrib fit the firewall.

mud.man.rj · 03-14-2012, 11:26 PM

What are the rims priced like 1quik70, they look like a nice rim, what width for the 33" tire. Those are very nice tires have had them before 2.

rsavage · 03-14-2012, 11:37 PM

Took the Blazer on its first post-restoration ride with no problems turning up. Yahoo.

1quik70 · 03-14-2012, 11:46 PM

The wheels were $597 to my door with lug nuts. They only come 9" wide, which was exactly what the tire recommends!

The firewall massage was all the previous owner! Not to brag but my work looks better, LOL. I daily drive this truck, so I didn't have the time to do the firewall while I had the motor out.
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mud.man.rj · 03-15-2012, 12:07 AM

Good price on the wheels, I just bought 12" wide Mickey T. classic2's @$600 for a set of 4. and I may just like yours a bit more, nice style, may be a little more for a 12" though, I had to go wide because I bought Pitbull Growlers and they recomend a 12" rim for the 35/14.50/15 tire. It is hard to find a wide rim in something I like that doesn't cost too much. You did good.

crazy longhorn · 03-15-2012, 12:12 AM

I cranked the old booger up, on last yrs fuel...pulled her out the shop. She didnt sound too bad, but there is a 5.3 on the stand ready to "cross" that old trucks rails

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lyrikz · 03-15-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Ok so the 60-66 guys have this thread that my buddy sam started so what did you do to your truck today? I sanded and ordered parts... Come on guys we gotta beat sams thread hahahhaa

I tested my truck for water leaks by washing it for the first time. Water come in through both door panels. I need to put plastic in the doors to stop that. And water comes in through front cowl.

Off to water proof.

Living in seattle its a must to be water proof. lol. I REALLY wish it would just be dry for 1 day this week.

wrwelton · 03-15-2012, 12:36 PM

Today I put seal back on rearend, and installed some tail lights and bu lights

VDOG · 03-15-2012, 08:04 PM

Decided to paint my calipers and drums today. Did not have anything else to do until I buy a welder.

03-13-2012, 09:37 PM	#1
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I swept sand and tortilla chips off the seat and floorboards. __________________ - 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

03-13-2012, 10:05 PM	#2
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03-14-2012, 01:59 AM	#3
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I bought my Vintage Air air conditioning today...$1,665.00. I guess no new clothes for the wife for awhile.

03-14-2012, 08:49 AM	#4
1quik70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 136	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Continued to install the new 454, and god frustrated so I went inside for lunch and ordered a new set of wheels and tires. Raceline Renegade 6 with Goodyear Wrangler MT/R W/ Kevlar in 33/12.50/17

03-14-2012, 09:35 AM	#5
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I did get a couple of things done or at least started last night. Boxed in the frame at the fuel filler point and started to build my adjustable panhard bar. Note on the panhard bar. If you are not TOTALLY confident in your fabricating/welding capabilities do not attempt this. Just imagine cruzing down the highway at 60mph and snap! I'll leave the rest to your imagination. Some will tell you that there is no stress on the panhard bar but it is what keeps everything centered over the rearend. Proceed with caution. I'll try to finish up tonight and post a complete list of pics so you can see how I did this. Have a good day all. PS I am just a goober in his garage that likes to mess with old cars/trucks. I have been fabing/welding on something or another for 20+ years. I've made my share of mistakes. I did not attempt to do any structural (frame or other) modifications until I was able to confidently control heat and penetration with my welding. I have never been certified but I have tested many of my welds and also cut cross sections to examine. For me...I trust my work, for me. Cheers. Attached Images Attached Images

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Schwinn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, Escondido, California, Del Dios Hwy Posts: 268	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put the top on for the 1st time in years cuz its supposed to rain this weekend and I am going to CPP Show Rain or Shine...

03-15-2012, 11:56 PM	#9
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I'm such an idiot! I checked my oil an noticed it was about a half quart low. I topped it off and promptly drove it 8 or 9 miles with the PCV valve out of the rocker arm cover!!! I did smell something burning but I thought it was the little bit of oil I spilled on the headers. Oh well, everything now has a nice protective oil coating on everything. It looks like I only lost 4 -6 ounces of oil. Getting older is for the birds!! Keith Last edited by lil hoodlum; 03-15-2012 at 11:57 PM. Reason: I can't spell PCV

03-14-2012, 07:17 PM	#10
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03-14-2012, 08:25 PM	#11
KyFarm Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Taylorsville, KY Posts: 261	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I am also waiting on my seat to come back from the upholsterer, while waiting I did order a set of 3.73s with eaton posi. These 3.08 gears with 33" tires have to go __________________ KyFarm's Build/Need help thread 1969 K-10, Short Step, (383HT/4L70E soon)-NP205

03-14-2012, 09:42 PM	#12
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a new fuel filter and headlight switch. Fixed all but one of my side marker lights. Removed the tommy lift tailgate. Man was that thing heavy! __________________ -Scott-

03-14-2012, 09:55 PM	#13
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I cleaned some bird poop off of it. __________________ - 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

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03-14-2012, 11:26 PM	#18
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03-14-2012, 11:46 PM	#20
1quik70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 136	Re: What did you do to your truck today! The wheels were $597 to my door with lug nuts. They only come 9" wide, which was exactly what the tire recommends! The firewall massage was all the previous owner! Not to brag but my work looks better, LOL. I daily drive this truck, so I didn't have the time to do the firewall while I had the motor out. Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2012, 12:07 AM	#21
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Good price on the wheels, I just bought 12" wide Mickey T. classic2's @$600 for a set of 4. and I may just like yours a bit more, nice style, may be a little more for a 12" though, I had to go wide because I bought Pitbull Growlers and they recomend a 12" rim for the 35/14.50/15 tire. It is hard to find a wide rim in something I like that doesn't cost too much. You did good.

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