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huey-71 · 03-30-2012, 09:46 PM

I covered this hole

with this part

made from this scrap

will install after deciding if I want to polish or paint it.

fast50ranger · 03-30-2012, 09:56 PM

I put on my new quick fuel slayer carb. I'm lovin' it!!!!!

landsurvey1 · 03-31-2012, 12:08 PM

I installed some bed rails I bought from a member.

Dunenutt · 03-31-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by landsurvey1

I installed some bed rails I bought from a member.

How is it that I have never seen this truck before? Judging from the houses, you are in the hood! Very nice truck!

wrwelton · 03-31-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by landsurvey1

I installed some bed rails I bought from a member.

That is one beautiful ride. Love it!!!!!

68GMCCustom · 03-31-2012, 05:27 PM

busy pulling off carburetor related components....now installing the efi components with several fuel system changes. pics still on the camera.

88fordf150 · 03-31-2012, 06:45 PM

Installed steel bellhousing and Muncie 4 speed.

chevy88 · 03-31-2012, 07:09 PM

Seam sealed cab roof, changed oil/filter and fixed transmission leak.

Danny Bost · 03-31-2012, 08:20 PM

Drove it. First time since it burned in early 08. Still a long way to go, but it felt good to drive it again. I will put up a link to the video when I get it loaded to Facebook.

Danny Bost · 03-31-2012, 08:26 PM

Here is that link. My wife forgot to shut off the camera, so it goes on when it is done.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video....27448736&saved

wrwelton · 03-31-2012, 08:32 PM

I finisehed wiring the front harness. Wiring is complete. Need to find where I put my radiator shroud. Waiting for shipment from LMC. That should be it. Time to start the engine.

profe56 · 03-31-2012, 09:10 PM

I went to the Good Guys car show and I bought new valve covers,as wel as new air filter
as soon as they're on the engine I'll upload pictures. Also great ideas to work on my truck.

ItsRandy · 03-31-2012, 09:16 PM

I cussed at mine!

**allchevy58** · 03-31-2012, 10:27 PM

Starter took a crap Thursday morning, took out after work and had it rebuilt Friday. Installed last night.

aventur1 · 04-02-2012, 09:08 AM

Got up this morning at 2:45 this morning because my horn was blarring! My horn just started blarring on it's own, mmmmm wonder what caused that?

dmwphoto · 04-02-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by aventur1

Got up this morning at 2:45 this morning because my horn was blarring! My horn just started blarring on it's own, mmmmm wonder what caused that?

your truck was lonely.....

Temp change and horn contact problem

aventur1 · 04-02-2012, 11:26 PM

Found out why more horn was blowing last night, horn button popped off....found it on the seat this morning...

dukcaln · 04-03-2012, 01:48 AM

finally replaced the dash bulbs today....boy what a difference at night now....

Bert W · 04-03-2012, 10:20 AM

I haven't done much, still taking parts off as opposed to putting them on. So I took pics. My plan is to pressure wash it this weekend.

Shyguy · 04-03-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bert W

I haven't done much, still taking parts off as opposed to putting them on. So I took pics. My plan is to pressure wash it this weekend.

My truck is taken apart about as yours, but mine had a lot more rust problem than yours.

Most people probably would have just got another cab, but since I wanted to learn how to repair rust we cut out rust and put on at least 12 repair pieces.

I am lucky because my frame was cleaned by a PO who never finished the build. All I have to clean up is the front cradle and firewall.

Shyguy · 04-03-2012, 10:30 AM

I went out to the garage and looked at the rust damage on my '67 cab which is located under the cowl and just shook my head and left confused. This is nothing unusual for me since this is the first truck I have tried to fix with so much rust.

Decided what the heck, might as well go to my son's house and see how he was doing on restoring the '68 GMC swb fleet and to have the evening meal with them.

When I got there he was just getting back from test driving the truck, it was not running right so I watched him adjust the carb.

After eating we decided what the heck, might as well put the hood on since it was the last piece of the sheetmetal to go on after painting. I had never adjusted one myself so I learned it takes time, patience and a lot of adjusting if you have taken a truck all the way apart and painted each piece individually.

dukcaln · 04-03-2012, 12:25 PM

finally got the 5" tach installed

bbadfred · 04-03-2012, 04:55 PM

I am a day late but yesterday I DROVE mine for the first time since 2000!!!!! Today worked on the kick panels and speaker wiring

jayman68 · 04-05-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bbadfred

I am a day late but yesterday I DROVE mine for the first time since 2000!!!!! Today worked on the kick panels and speaker wiring

Congrats, must feel good!

ffk · 04-06-2012, 09:13 PM

installed new front 2 1/2 drop spindles , zinc coated drilled and slotted rotors,new ball joints,tie rod ends,pitman arm , ect.new motor mounts and trans cross member

03-30-2012, 09:46 PM	#1
huey-71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Panama City, Fl Posts: 27	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I covered this hole with this part made from this scrap will install after deciding if I want to polish or paint it.

03-30-2012, 09:56 PM	#2
fast50ranger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marbury, Alabama Posts: 195	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put on my new quick fuel slayer carb. I'm lovin' it!!!!! __________________ Big Block Powered

03-31-2012, 12:08 PM	#3
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed some bed rails I bought from a member. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy short bed ZZ4 350/355hp GMPP crate engine. 1972 Cheyenne K-20 454/400hp big block 1988 Jeep Wrangler 2010 Jeep Sport Unlimited

03-31-2012, 05:27 PM	#6
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: What did you do to your truck today! busy pulling off carburetor related components....now installing the efi components with several fuel system changes. pics still on the camera. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

03-31-2012, 06:45 PM	#7
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 474	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed steel bellhousing and Muncie 4 speed. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe

03-31-2012, 07:09 PM	#8
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Seam sealed cab roof, changed oil/filter and fixed transmission leak. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

03-31-2012, 08:20 PM	#9
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it. First time since it burned in early 08. Still a long way to go, but it felt good to drive it again. I will put up a link to the video when I get it loaded to Facebook. __________________ Danny 71 SWB

03-31-2012, 08:26 PM	#10
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Here is that link. My wife forgot to shut off the camera, so it goes on when it is done. http://www.facebook.com/video/video....27448736&saved __________________ Danny 71 SWB

03-31-2012, 08:32 PM	#11
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I finisehed wiring the front harness. Wiring is complete. Need to find where I put my radiator shroud. Waiting for shipment from LMC. That should be it. Time to start the engine. __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-31-2012, 09:10 PM	#12
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I went to the Good Guys car show and I bought new valve covers,as wel as new air filter as soon as they're on the engine I'll upload pictures. Also great ideas to work on my truck.

03-31-2012, 09:16 PM	#13
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I cussed at mine!

03-31-2012, 10:27 PM	#14
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,433	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Starter took a crap Thursday morning, took out after work and had it rebuilt Friday. Installed last night. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

04-02-2012, 09:08 AM	#15
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got up this morning at 2:45 this morning because my horn was blarring! My horn just started blarring on it's own, mmmmm wonder what caused that? __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

04-02-2012, 11:26 PM	#17
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Found out why more horn was blowing last night, horn button popped off....found it on the seat this morning... __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

04-03-2012, 01:48 AM	#18
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: What did you do to your truck today! finally replaced the dash bulbs today....boy what a difference at night now.... __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10



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04-03-2012, 10:20 AM	#19
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I haven't done much, still taking parts off as opposed to putting them on. So I took pics. My plan is to pressure wash it this weekend. __________________ 1968 Chevy C/10 LWB V8 1983 K5 Blazer 1989 C1500 Stepside Reg. Cab V8

04-03-2012, 10:30 AM	#21
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I went out to the garage and looked at the rust damage on my '67 cab which is located under the cowl and just shook my head and left confused. This is nothing unusual for me since this is the first truck I have tried to fix with so much rust. Decided what the heck, might as well go to my son's house and see how he was doing on restoring the '68 GMC swb fleet and to have the evening meal with them. When I got there he was just getting back from test driving the truck, it was not running right so I watched him adjust the carb. After eating we decided what the heck, might as well put the hood on since it was the last piece of the sheetmetal to go on after painting. I had never adjusted one myself so I learned it takes time, patience and a lot of adjusting if you have taken a truck all the way apart and painted each piece individually. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

04-03-2012, 12:25 PM	#22
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: What did you do to your truck today! finally got the 5" tach installed __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

04-03-2012, 04:55 PM	#23
bbadfred bbadfred Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rantoul Il Posts: 461	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I am a day late but yesterday I DROVE mine for the first time since 2000!!!!! Today worked on the kick panels and speaker wiring

04-06-2012, 09:13 PM	#25
ffk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: lowell, in Posts: 271	Re: What did you do to your truck today! installed new front 2 1/2 drop spindles , zinc coated drilled and slotted rotors,new ball joints,tie rod ends,pitman arm , ect.new motor mounts and trans cross member Attached Images __________________ my build thread -- (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438604)

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