What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 142 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

saltynuke · 04-13-2016, 11:19 AM

Went to take my daughter for a ride this weekend, engine turned over, and then starter wasn't turning the flex plate. Looked under the truck and found this. Seems to be a common problem with the aftermarket PMGR starters. Tried installing a replacement from Napa and it was bad out of the box so I spent $3.60 on 3 new machine screws to mount the starter to the mounting flange (thanks to some great comments on the Summit site). I'm really glad this happened in my driveway and not 60 miles from home!

66clow · 04-13-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JG67

66Clow your drop looks good. What tire sizes do you have on in the pictures. Looks perfect man. I'm thinking of the same drop. Did you uses ECE? Spindles/springs/shocks? Is your drives haft close to the cross member? Thanks in advance I'd like to do this soon.

Thanks, CPP springs and shocks. 3 5. Tires are 235/75/15. The drive shaft is right down the middle of the hole. I want to put on spindles and blocks to go 5.5 and 7. I did use the old lower rear shock mount brackets to get another 1/2 inch. So it is actually 5.5 rear. Not pretty but it was a free .5. Will do a notch as well.

Lanman1972 · 04-13-2016, 10:24 PM

Getting ready to start the rust repair, removed the bed today at work. Drove it home about 8 miles on the city streets with my make shift tail lights. Fully functional of course.

Andy4639 · 04-14-2016, 07:21 PM

I added some lights to mine!
One on each door.

palallin · 04-14-2016, 09:58 PM

I broke it.

On the way home from work, I heard a hissing sound, and soon the power steering wasn't. Popped the hood to find the expected spray of fluid in the front left corner. I man-handled him home, and now I have to refill the pump to see where the leak is. I *think* its a hose and *hope-and-pray* it's not the box.

Possmguts · 04-14-2016, 10:02 PM

Got a call from the woman to tell me I have 5 big boxes sitting in the living room waiting on me to get home this weekend...

OregonNed · 04-14-2016, 10:16 PM

Bought some new shocks to install this coming week

Raleighswb · 04-14-2016, 10:38 PM

When I could not get enough hood to fender gap(on passenger side) with my aftermarket hood,decent gap on driver's side I put a hopeful ad on Craigslist.Jim not only had an hood in excellent shape but drove over an hour to deliver it,so I learned that when you get disgusted and don't know what to do next---it is going to work out.

Dave K. · 04-14-2016, 11:10 PM

Finally got brake fluid squirting from all four corners on my K10. Found the rear flex line had collapsed inside--likely original. Some more bleeding to do to get it right as the master cover (rebuilt unit) leaked so I used the old one.

Also installed the new glove box insert and will be doing the door and window seals as well as some other small items.

Pertronix is next.....

88fordf150 · 04-15-2016, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I added some lights to mine!
One on each door.

That is cool! I have never seen that done before.

Mator · 04-15-2016, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I added some lights to mine!
One on each door.

That is way cool. One of the best lighting mods I have ever seen.

66clow · 04-15-2016, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

I added some lights to mine!
One on each door.

Can you post a wide angle shot I can't see exactly what you did? Thanks

Andy4639 · 04-15-2016, 03:35 PM

You drill a hole in the bottom of the door and run the hot wire to a constant 12 volts. Then the ground to the door jam ground so when you shut the door it turns off. The flash washed it out.
I bought them off E Bay!
Here is his add.
Takes about a week and half to get them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Lighting...658017?vxp=mtr

66clow · 04-15-2016, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

You drill a hole in the bottom of the door and run the hot wire to a constant 12 volts. Then the ground to the door jam ground so when you shut the door it turns off. The flash washed it out.
I bought them off E Bay!
Here is his add.
Takes about a week and half to get them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Lighting...658017?vxp=mtr

I see now pretty cool. Thanks I got a lot more to do before I get to those details. But nice.

matthamby · 04-16-2016, 10:50 AM

Hey guys!

I just made a post on the thread about my truck;

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7562538

I will get more photos soon!

Lanman1972 · 04-16-2016, 11:41 AM

Started the tear down, no big surprises yet. The speaker holes behind the seat really irritate me. Need to get the fuel tank out and weld in some braces.

custom10nut · 04-16-2016, 09:42 PM

Yesterday, I took a broken header off. Today, I put one new one in, along with replacing the fuel pump and filter. (There's nothing like getting a gasoline bath right before supper!

). Tomorrow, finish up the other header and put a new temp sending unit in. Pretty fruitful weekend, so far

Possmguts · 04-17-2016, 08:25 PM

Fit the new grille, mocked up some radiator brackets, and sat the bed back on the frame to get an idea on how Im going to do the fuel fill with the Boyd tank and stripped the driver side of the bed and uncovered quite a bit of work its gonna take to get it straight. No rust hidden under all that paint and bondo though.

custom10nut · 04-17-2016, 08:40 PM

Got the headers finished, temp sender in, and one wheelwell. I'll finish it up tomorrow. Still have to replace some fuel line. Sorry for the blurry pic. Next week I'll start on the inside. I'll keep y'all posted

**Elliot949** · 04-17-2016, 09:05 PM

Got the final block done on the cab of "Raymond... moving to the bed this week... Hoping to go to paint with the cab and bed next weekend...

jdalexa84 · 04-17-2016, 10:37 PM

Got to take mine on a road test and drove it about 120 miles to San Antonio.
I finished my transmission swap about two weeks ago and I'm loving the overdrive.
I put a 200-4r in and cruise at about 2250 rpm to do 75 mph.
Glad to be able to drive it again as it has been down for about 3 1/2 years.

Possmguts · 04-17-2016, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdalexa84

Got to take mine on a road test and drove it about 120 miles to San Antonio.
I finished my transmission swap about two weeks ago and I'm loving the overdrive.
I put a 200-4r in and cruise at about 2250 rpm to do 75 mph.
Glad to be able to drive it again as it has been down for about 3 1/2 years.

What rear gear are you running? That's one of the trannys on my possibility list..
Congrats on getting yours back on the road.

jdalexa84 · 04-17-2016, 11:34 PM

I have a 3.73 with 30x9.50x15 tires
Thanks it's great to drive it again

colgad · 04-17-2016, 11:42 PM

Installing Vintage AC in the Blazer. Good AC is a must have for the Power Tour.

gangforward · 04-18-2016, 08:49 PM

3" Exhaust Install - Future SuperCharger....

04-13-2016, 11:19 AM	#3526
saltynuke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 17	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went to take my daughter for a ride this weekend, engine turned over, and then starter wasn't turning the flex plate. Looked under the truck and found this. Seems to be a common problem with the aftermarket PMGR starters. Tried installing a replacement from Napa and it was bad out of the box so I spent $3.60 on 3 new machine screws to mount the starter to the mounting flange (thanks to some great comments on the Summit site). I'm really glad this happened in my driveway and not 60 miles from home! Attached Images __________________ Shawn G. 1969 C20

04-13-2016, 10:24 PM	#3528
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Getting ready to start the rust repair, removed the bed today at work. Drove it home about 8 miles on the city streets with my make shift tail lights. Fully functional of course. Attached Images

04-14-2016, 07:21 PM	#3529
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 added some lights to mine! One on each door. 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.

04-14-2016, 09:58 PM	#3530
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I broke it. On the way home from work, I heard a hissing sound, and soon the power steering wasn't. Popped the hood to find the expected spray of fluid in the front left corner. I man-handled him home, and now I have to refill the pump to see where the leak is. I think its a hose and hope-and-pray it's not the box. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

04-14-2016, 10:02 PM	#3531
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got a call from the woman to tell me I have 5 big boxes sitting in the living room waiting on me to get home this weekend... __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

04-14-2016, 10:16 PM	#3532
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Bought some new shocks to install this coming week Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

04-14-2016, 10:38 PM	#3533
Raleighswb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Raleigh Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II When I could not get enough hood to fender gap(on passenger side) with my aftermarket hood,decent gap on driver's side I put a hopeful ad on Craigslist.Jim not only had an hood in excellent shape but drove over an hour to deliver it,so I learned that when you get disgusted and don't know what to do next---it is going to work out. Attached Images

04-14-2016, 11:10 PM	#3534
Dave K. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 575	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally got brake fluid squirting from all four corners on my K10. Found the rear flex line had collapsed inside--likely original. Some more bleeding to do to get it right as the master cover (rebuilt unit) leaked so I used the old one. Also installed the new glove box insert and will be doing the door and window seals as well as some other small items. Pertronix is next.....

04-15-2016, 03:35 PM	#3538
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 You drill a hole in the bottom of the door and run the hot wire to a constant 12 volts. Then the ground to the door jam ground so when you shut the door it turns off. The flash washed it out. I bought them off E Bay! Here is his add. Takes about a week and half to get them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Lighting...658017?vxp=mtr 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.

04-16-2016, 10:50 AM	#3540
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hey guys! I just made a post on the thread about my truck; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7562538 I will get more photos soon!

04-16-2016, 11:41 AM	#3541
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started the tear down, no big surprises yet. The speaker holes behind the seat really irritate me. Need to get the fuel tank out and weld in some braces. Attached Images

04-16-2016, 09:42 PM	#3542
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,887	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday, I took a broken header off. Today, I put one new one in, along with replacing the fuel pump and filter. (There's nothing like getting a gasoline bath right before supper!). Tomorrow, finish up the other header and put a new temp sending unit in. Pretty fruitful weekend, so far

04-17-2016, 08:25 PM	#3543
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fit the new grille, mocked up some radiator brackets, and sat the bed back on the frame to get an idea on how Im going to do the fuel fill with the Boyd tank and stripped the driver side of the bed and uncovered quite a bit of work its gonna take to get it straight. No rust hidden under all that paint and bondo though. __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

04-17-2016, 08:40 PM	#3544
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,887	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the headers finished, temp sender in, and one wheelwell. I'll finish it up tomorrow. Still have to replace some fuel line. Sorry for the blurry pic. Next week I'll start on the inside. I'll keep y'all posted Attached Images

04-17-2016, 09:05 PM	#3545
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the final block done on the cab of "Raymond... moving to the bed this week... Hoping to go to paint with the cab and bed next weekend... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210 Last edited by Elliot949; 04-17-2016 at 10:42 PM.



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04-17-2016, 10:37 PM	#3546
jdalexa84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lampasas, Texas Posts: 234	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got to take mine on a road test and drove it about 120 miles to San Antonio. I finished my transmission swap about two weeks ago and I'm loving the overdrive. I put a 200-4r in and cruise at about 2250 rpm to do 75 mph. Glad to be able to drive it again as it has been down for about 3 1/2 years.

04-17-2016, 11:34 PM	#3548
jdalexa84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lampasas, Texas Posts: 234	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I have a 3.73 with 30x9.50x15 tires Thanks it's great to drive it again

04-17-2016, 11:42 PM	#3549
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installing Vintage AC in the Blazer. Good AC is a must have for the Power Tour. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

04-18-2016, 08:49 PM	#3550
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II 3" Exhaust Install - Future SuperCharger.... __________________ 67 C10 LWB Fleet, 383, TH400, PS, 4BL-Holley, Headers & 3" Exhaust, 3" drop front, 4" rear springs, ECI shock relocate, Panhard Bar kit, wheels & tires 1995 Z28 Convertible - Borla, K&N, Lingenfelter Motor, C6 Wheels & Tires 1990 2500 4x4 Suburban 3" Catbac System, K&N, 2" Lift, Wheels, Tires

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