What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 145 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blf · 09-08-2016, 09:18 AM

So I flushed the brakes last night. The brake fluid looked terrible. I got new clear fluid at all 4 bleeders now.

In back I took the drums off for a look, one side is mucked up with 'grease' -- looks like I have an axle seal issue, and looks like it's been there for a while.

In reading about the repair I also realized my truck must've been converted to 5-lug. I'm curious how it was done (whole new rear end or 5-lug axles). I need to see if I can find some numbers on the rear end to see what's involved in the repair for real. I'm not sure I want to tackle it. I do want to overhaul the rear brakes but now I'm wondering if I put the money into discs instead... one thing leads to another.

blf · 09-08-2016, 09:46 AM

Here's what I saw inside the drum:

1968aj · 09-08-2016, 10:52 AM

I think if you had a seal leaking it would be more concentrated around the axle

blf · 09-08-2016, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968aj

I think if you had a seal leaking it would be more concentrated around the axle

Hmm -- it smelled sulfurous in there, like gear oil. What are the other explanations? I know the brakes need work back there so it could be a leaky wheel cylinder but it sure seems more like grease or gear oil. My theory is it's leaking down and getting churned up by the brakes. (The shoes and drum were all greasy)

webfoot · 09-08-2016, 07:26 PM

Today I continued to wait for my new turn signal switch to get here.

**RodnRudy** · 09-08-2016, 07:41 PM

Quick answer for Dads72, Truck has 5 1/2", 7" drop on 15" rallys

cruisinthe34 · 09-11-2016, 04:24 AM

Started on the 6" static rear drop.

cruisinthe34 · 09-11-2016, 04:24 AM

Started on the 6" static rear drop.

Possmguts · 09-11-2016, 02:16 PM

Went for a little imaginary cruise today... She ran like a champ and I smoked a couple mustangs and a few ricers...

88fordf150 · 09-11-2016, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Went for a little imaginary cruise today... She ran like a champ and I smoked a couple mustangs and a few ricers...

Yep! I do the same thing. lol

1968aj · 09-11-2016, 09:34 PM

Did some cleaning on the trucks. took them for a short ride one at a time of course. its a long story how I ended up with 3 69 models and really wanted a 68.

everettelane · 09-11-2016, 10:02 PM

Built a new trans cross member for my six speed made it so i could run exhaust under it also cut out the rear cross member and welded in plate to run exhaust through it.Pay no attention to the (temporary) fuel lines i had to do that to move the truck, i plan on going stainless tubing.

Dad's72 · 09-12-2016, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cruisinthe34

Started on the 6" static rear drop.

How did that install go? Do tell. What drop did you buy? ECE?

crazyjeenyus · 09-12-2016, 11:38 PM

Broke in the cam on the new engine with my newly built run-stand.

VWNate1 · 09-13-2016, 12:50 PM

RE : cam breakin ~ what RPM's and how long did you run it ? .

crazyjeenyus · 09-13-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

RE : cam breakin ~ what RPM's and how long did you run it ? .

I ran it at 2500 for 17min. then i varied between 2000 and 3000 for 5 or so min.

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In The Ten Ring · 09-13-2016, 07:15 PM

I wished I had it back together and running. Does that count?

TwoFiftyShifter · 09-13-2016, 08:24 PM

I put new valve cover gaskets on and some hooks in the stake pockets. Drove around some too with my dog.

OregonNed · 09-14-2016, 02:15 PM

Finally scored the correct fuel adapter to finish my fuel line replacement

BugzC10 · 09-14-2016, 02:51 PM

Installed a correct square bore to spread bore plate in search of my low vacuum issue. It didn't improve the vacuum.

In The Ten Ring · 09-14-2016, 10:19 PM

Picked up my original driver's side front outer fender from the painter. The guy did an excellent job welding up three rust holes. He used pieces from a 1968 Buick Skylark, so even the patches are General Motors and "period correct."

74baggedbug · 09-14-2016, 11:44 PM

Slowly getting closer to being back on the streets

Ken B · 09-15-2016, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Slowly getting closer to being back on the streets

I'd like to see some more pics of your truck!

Metaldoc · 09-15-2016, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Slowly getting closer to being back on the streets

I was going to ask where you took the pic of that side emblem but now I see. Very cool 70's paint job.

74baggedbug · 09-15-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

I was going to ask where you took the pic of that side emblem but now I see. Very cool 70's paint job.

Thanks!! I can post more pics of it here soon. It's getting color sanded and polished and finished up this weekend hopefully.. My buddy Greg from fullers machine did my emblems and my boy Michael "sic" Cato did the roof and panels on my truck we wanted something a lil different on the truck.. C-10 club brother Aaron Boise is responsible for doing my bodywork and painting the whole truck including dash..

09-08-2016, 09:18 AM	#1
blf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 46	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II So I flushed the brakes last night. The brake fluid looked terrible. I got new clear fluid at all 4 bleeders now. In back I took the drums off for a look, one side is mucked up with 'grease' -- looks like I have an axle seal issue, and looks like it's been there for a while. In reading about the repair I also realized my truck must've been converted to 5-lug. I'm curious how it was done (whole new rear end or 5-lug axles). I need to see if I can find some numbers on the rear end to see what's involved in the repair for real. I'm not sure I want to tackle it. I do want to overhaul the rear brakes but now I'm wondering if I put the money into discs instead... one thing leads to another. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Stepside, 350, TH350, FiTech Go Street Fuel Injection

09-08-2016, 09:46 AM	#2
blf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 46	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Here's what I saw inside the drum: __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Stepside, 350, TH350, FiTech Go Street Fuel Injection

09-08-2016, 10:52 AM	#3
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I think if you had a seal leaking it would be more concentrated around the axle

09-08-2016, 07:26 PM	#5
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I continued to wait for my new turn signal switch to get here. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

09-08-2016, 07:41 PM	#6
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Quick answer for Dads72, Truck has 5 1/2", 7" drop on 15" rallys __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

09-11-2016, 04:24 AM	#7
cruisinthe34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 228	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started on the 6" static rear drop. __________________ Steve My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=morning+glory 1971 C10 Inline 6 250 700R4 "Marlene" 1934 Chevrolet Master Sedan 350 700R4 "Iris" 1941 Ford 1/2 Ton 5.0 H.O Roller C-4 "Rose" 2019 Honda Ridgeline

09-11-2016, 02:16 PM	#9
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went for a little imaginary cruise today... She ran like a champ and I smoked a couple mustangs and a few ricers... Attached Images __________________ "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

09-11-2016, 09:34 PM	#11
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Did some cleaning on the trucks. took them for a short ride one at a time of course. its a long story how I ended up with 3 69 models and really wanted a 68. Attached Images

09-11-2016, 10:02 PM	#12
everettelane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cleveland Texas Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Built a new trans cross member for my six speed made it so i could run exhaust under it also cut out the rear cross member and welded in plate to run exhaust through it.Pay no attention to the (temporary) fuel lines i had to do that to move the truck, i plan on going stainless tubing. Attached Images

09-12-2016, 11:38 PM	#14
crazyjeenyus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 158	Broke in the cam on the new engine with my newly built run-stand. Attached Images

09-13-2016, 12:50 PM	#15
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II RE : cam breakin ~ what RPM's and how long did you run it ? . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

09-13-2016, 07:15 PM	#17
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 wished I had it back together and running. Does that count?

09-13-2016, 08:24 PM	#18
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I put new valve cover gaskets on and some hooks in the stake pockets. Drove around some too with my dog. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh! Last edited by TwoFiftyShifter; 09-13-2016 at 08:54 PM.

09-14-2016, 02:15 PM	#19
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally scored the correct fuel adapter to finish my fuel line replacement Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

09-14-2016, 02:51 PM	#20
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed a correct square bore to spread bore plate in search of my low vacuum issue. It didn't improve the vacuum. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.



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09-14-2016, 10:19 PM	#21
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 Picked up my original driver's side front outer fender from the painter. The guy did an excellent job welding up three rust holes. He used pieces from a 1968 Buick Skylark, so even the patches are General Motors and "period correct." Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 09-16-2016 at 11:07 AM.

09-14-2016, 11:44 PM	#22
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Slowly getting closer to being back on the streets

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