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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.

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.

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 !

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.

Dano69c10 · 03-15-2012, 11:18 PM

Adjusted my headlights...
Driver-side was pointing up in the air and the passenger-side was off to the right blinding pedestrians, walking toward me on the sidewalk.

mud.man.rj · 03-15-2012, 11:23 PM

Went to a car club meeting tonight and discussed all our builds and got a few cool ideas on mine with a twist so good night with work planned soon.

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

murguia · 03-16-2012, 02:36 AM

I adjusted my bed on my 70' shortbed. Next I will be removing the stock spot lights, adjusting the front bumper, replacing the grill which has a dent in it, pull out a little dent in the hood, and buff it out (It's all original and in really nice shape considering the age)

72cummins · 03-16-2012, 07:55 AM

I installed the B&W gooseneck hitch and replaced two bend bed bolts.

longbed67 · 03-16-2012, 08:03 AM

72 cummins which model did you use!!!??? I talked with them and they told me I would have to order the ford center and fabricate my own brackets! So I ended up buying a blue diamond and am going to have to modify it.

RexDodge · 03-16-2012, 08:23 AM

Tonight was a successful night. It's funny how it goes. One day everything you do takes forever and the next things just sort of fall into place. I was able to build my rear upper shock brackets (to move it up and back) and modify my bed cross sill (spot welded in) to allow clearance for my gas tank. I had a differnt take on the upper shock mount brackets. I used the originals, cut them up and welded them to a piece I had cut out mounting the gas tank. It allowed me to move the mount point 1.75" up and 4.5" back. The shocks will nearly mount in a vertical position. I also moved a frame cross sill that was not square. It was driving me crazy. Each time I walked by the truck it looked like it was leaning to one side. Measured the frame to floor and it is only off 3/8". It was the frame cross sill the panhard bar is mounted to. The passenger side was 1.75" farther to the rear that the drivers side. Removed the rivets (have I said how much I

HATE rivets ) and squared things up. I welded it into place and also welded the main cross sill while I was at it. That should stiffen things a bit. Now it's time to take it all apart, clean it up, prime and paint. While my son is home over spring break we will stand the bed on it's front so I can finish the work on that, prep/prime and paint the bottom. Progress!
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GRX · 03-16-2012, 04:56 PM

Nothing big. I drove it ... with no particular place to go. Great weather today. Ended up in a state park beside the river.

Dano69c10 · 03-16-2012, 05:43 PM

Tried to get the back wheels centered in the wheel-wells, but it was a no go. I guess when you lower these "bad-boys" the triangulation of the trailing arms pushes the wheel centerline backward in the wheel-well.

AustinScott · 03-16-2012, 08:44 PM

I stole my wife's "minivan" to go pick up my new Transmission. I had it delivered to work to save some cash.

Cant wait to start the swap

-=Scott=-

Hotrob72 · 03-16-2012, 09:16 PM

today i just took a couple pics.......installed my drop this week!!!

**67cheby** · 03-16-2012, 10:24 PM

Nice
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fasteddie1964 · 03-17-2012, 08:40 AM

Put a heater blower motor in. The third trip to the parts store, I finally got a good motor. The first one I brought home squealed worse than the old one. Took it back they didn't have one, had to drive to another town to get one.

shawno72 · 03-17-2012, 09:35 AM

Nice drop Hotrob, what are the specs?
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shawno72 · 03-17-2012, 09:40 AM

Bought a unknown turbo 350 from KrazyRay and when I took it apart it was a fresh rebuild!! The guys next door to my work at Lodi Transmission gave me all new gaskets and seals. So for a total investment of $10 I have a completely rebuilt transmission to go into my truck!! I am so stoked, thanks to board member KrazyRay. He is a super nice guy and awesome to deal with I suggest you look into what ever he is selling, you won't be disappointed.
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88fordf150 · 03-17-2012, 09:44 AM

Starting to put this mess back together ( Muncie 4 speed). Also test fitted my lower alt. bracket.

67lowered · 03-17-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Bought a unknown turbo 350 from Krayray and when I took it apart it was a fresh rebuild!! The guys next door to my work at Lodi Transmission gave me all new gaskets and seals. So for a total investment of $10 I have a completely rebuilt transmission to go into my truck!! I am so stoked, thanks to board member KrazyRay. He is a super nice guy and awesome to deal with I suggest you look into what ever he is selling, you won't be disappointed.
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what a great deal! yaahooo!

ffk · 03-17-2012, 06:13 PM

put the 2 inch lower front springs in , the front sway bar and rear trailing arms bushings are in...

shawno72 · 03-17-2012, 06:22 PM

Hey 88ferd150 what kind of spindles are you running?

03-15-2012, 12:36 PM	#3654
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today I put seal back on rearend, and installed some tail lights and bu lights Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-15-2012, 08:04 PM	#3655
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Decided to paint my calipers and drums today. Did not have anything else to do until I buy a welder. Attached Images

03-15-2012, 11:18 PM	#3656
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Adjusted my headlights... Driver-side was pointing up in the air and the passenger-side was off to the right blinding pedestrians, walking toward me on the sidewalk. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

03-15-2012, 11:23 PM	#3657
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! Went to a car club meeting tonight and discussed all our builds and got a few cool ideas on mine with a twist so good night with work planned soon.

03-15-2012, 11:24 PM	#3658
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	#3659
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

03-16-2012, 02:36 AM	#3660
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 369	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I adjusted my bed on my 70' shortbed. Next I will be removing the stock spot lights, adjusting the front bumper, replacing the grill which has a dent in it, pull out a little dent in the hood, and buff it out (It's all original and in really nice shape considering the age)

03-16-2012, 07:55 AM	#3661
72cummins Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 15	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed the B&W gooseneck hitch and replaced two bend bed bolts. __________________ Bryce 1972 Chevy K20 powered by an inline 6

03-16-2012, 08:03 AM	#3662
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: What did you do to your truck today! 72 cummins which model did you use!!!??? I talked with them and they told me I would have to order the ford center and fabricate my own brackets! So I ended up buying a blue diamond and am going to have to modify it. __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

03-16-2012, 08:23 AM	#3663
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Tonight was a successful night. It's funny how it goes. One day everything you do takes forever and the next things just sort of fall into place. I was able to build my rear upper shock brackets (to move it up and back) and modify my bed cross sill (spot welded in) to allow clearance for my gas tank. I had a differnt take on the upper shock mount brackets. I used the originals, cut them up and welded them to a piece I had cut out mounting the gas tank. It allowed me to move the mount point 1.75" up and 4.5" back. The shocks will nearly mount in a vertical position. I also moved a frame cross sill that was not square. It was driving me crazy. Each time I walked by the truck it looked like it was leaning to one side. Measured the frame to floor and it is only off 3/8". It was the frame cross sill the panhard bar is mounted to. The passenger side was 1.75" farther to the rear that the drivers side. Removed the rivets (have I said how much I HATE rivets ) and squared things up. I welded it into place and also welded the main cross sill while I was at it. That should stiffen things a bit. Now it's time to take it all apart, clean it up, prime and paint. While my son is home over spring break we will stand the bed on it's front so I can finish the work on that, prep/prime and paint the bottom. Progress! Attached Images Attached Images

03-16-2012, 04:56 PM	#3664
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nothing big. I drove it ... with no particular place to go. Great weather today. Ended up in a state park beside the river. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

03-16-2012, 05:43 PM	#3665
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Tried to get the back wheels centered in the wheel-wells, but it was a no go. I guess when you lower these "bad-boys" the triangulation of the trailing arms pushes the wheel centerline backward in the wheel-well. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

03-16-2012, 08:44 PM	#3666
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I stole my wife's "minivan" to go pick up my new Transmission. I had it delivered to work to save some cash. Cant wait to start the swap -=Scott=-

03-16-2012, 09:16 PM	#3667
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: What did you do to your truck today! today i just took a couple pics.......installed my drop this week!!! Attached Images __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

03-16-2012, 10:24 PM	#3668
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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03-17-2012, 08:40 AM	#3669
fasteddie1964 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Georgia Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put a heater blower motor in. The third trip to the parts store, I finally got a good motor. The first one I brought home squealed worse than the old one. Took it back they didn't have one, had to drive to another town to get one. __________________ Friends don't let friends drive Fords

03-17-2012, 09:35 AM	#3670
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nice drop Hotrob, what are the specs? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-17-2012, 09:40 AM	#3671
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bought a unknown turbo 350 from KrazyRay and when I took it apart it was a fresh rebuild!! The guys next door to my work at Lodi Transmission gave me all new gaskets and seals. So for a total investment of $10 I have a completely rebuilt transmission to go into my truck!! I am so stoked, thanks to board member KrazyRay. He is a super nice guy and awesome to deal with I suggest you look into what ever he is selling, you won't be disappointed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!" Last edited by shawno72; 03-17-2012 at 10:35 AM.

03-17-2012, 09:44 AM	#3672
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 474	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Starting to put this mess back together ( Muncie 4 speed). Also test fitted my lower alt. bracket. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe

03-17-2012, 06:13 PM	#3674
ffk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: lowell, in Posts: 271	Re: What did you do to your truck today! put the 2 inch lower front springs in , the front sway bar and rear trailing arms bushings are in... __________________ my build thread -- (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438604)

03-17-2012, 06:22 PM	#3675
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Hey 88ferd150 what kind of spindles are you running? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

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