What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 147 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1968aj · 05-07-2016, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave K.

Got the grill guard installed--bought it from a fellow member here. Okay, I drilled two holes--have left the outboard ones for now.... Thanks Al, great meeting you and thanks for your patience! Dave

looks right at home on your truck. nice meeting you too

Lanman1972 · 05-07-2016, 09:59 AM

Finished the passenger side rust repair and to the drivers side!

matthamby · 05-07-2016, 01:50 PM

Drove it home this morning from the shop where repairs were made to get it running and safe for the road!

jr1000yarder · 05-07-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lanman1972

Finished the passenger side rust repair and to the drivers side!

Whos patch panels and how do they fit???

66clow · 05-07-2016, 10:06 PM

Got some new white walls . Pretty good deal from Wal-Mart on line. Hankooks. Now need some paint on the wheels.

https://goo.gl/photos/ac6RKzcBq3zpYa9w9

https://goo.gl/photos/ajYsxB6DZjB5TY8LA

palallin · 05-07-2016, 10:28 PM

I removed and reinstalled the ignition switch, which had come loose, making it hard to start (I had to reach under and hold it still to turn the key). I also did a little lubing, so everything works much more betterer.

In The Ten Ring · 05-07-2016, 10:43 PM

Today I rust treated (NAPA Permatex) my windshield washer bottle bracket, wire wheeled the windshield squirter ends (Permatexed those too), and started doing the same to the tailgate chains.

Possmguts · 05-08-2016, 07:34 PM

Finally got around to starting the bed... I will be pulling it apart but for now this is what I got done...

fleetimus · 05-08-2016, 07:42 PM

Tacked oil pump pickup and installed oil pump. (BBC) Was going to install oil pan, one piece gasket ripped. Time for a Bud.

custom10nut · 05-08-2016, 09:19 PM

I put my new seat belts in today. I've had them for over a year, but now they're in. Also fixed a couple broken springs in my drivers side seat. Now I don't feel like I'm sitting in a padded donut no more. Next, it's on to the dash......

CST10 · 05-08-2016, 09:35 PM

Replaced a leaking power steering hose on ol Samson.

BenSherr · 05-08-2016, 09:47 PM

Got it started for the first time in months. I'm at a point where I'm seriously considering selling it. Got several other issues which are taking all my resources, and I don't see an end in sight. I am not the type to let a vehicle sit for too long, and mine has been sitting in my yard since Sept. Going to give it a few days and see if I can justify keeping it. If I can't I'll post it in the for sale section.

ekgguy · 05-08-2016, 09:48 PM

Said goodbye to the old rusted out cab

Brought in the new(er) one.

88Stanger · 05-08-2016, 11:26 PM

finished the seat, custom lowered seat mounts and new belts

**70STOVEBOLT** · 05-09-2016, 05:18 PM

Not today, but over the weekend, I fixed a transmission leak at the speedo gear housing. The seal was leaking so I replaced it and the o-ring on the housing. Also picked and ground out the 40-plus-year-old drip rail sealer so I can apply new sealer to avoid future leaks.

Chucks72Longbed · 05-09-2016, 10:12 PM

It wasn't today but over several days in the past month. New coils all the way around(someone heated them in the past,they were in bad shape). New shocks all the way around(still had the factory shocks on it. 44 years old). New brakes all the way around with new drums and wheel cylinders on the rear. It sure rides nice and stops good now.

Metaldoc · 05-09-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtiguy

If someone would have told me it would 5 days to cut, dado, router, drill, mock up install, reinstall, reinstall then get my custom 68' short wood bed on the frame ( after lifting it off to drill the gas filler hole) i'd say they were crazy. not anymore..

I doing a composite bed as well.

In The Ten Ring · 05-10-2016, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by matthamby

Drove it home this morning from the shop where repairs were made to get it running and safe for the road!

Those built in tow hooks are pretty neat!

In The Ten Ring · 05-10-2016, 12:59 AM

I was able to get the squirters for the windshield painted. I just went with black although they were probably originally ochre.

66clow · 05-10-2016, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

I doing a composite bed as well.

Definitely post the completion.

Toms67 · 05-10-2016, 05:23 AM

Striping and priming the frame. taking off front end and rear next.

tlman · 05-10-2016, 07:07 AM

that's funny ,my rear cross member bent in exact same spot ,good place for chain with no bumper lol

Andy4639 · 05-10-2016, 05:00 PM

I put a 11" booster back on the truck. Man it make a world of differance in stopping!
The 8" chrome looked better but it didn't function worth a crap!

In The Ten Ring · 05-10-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I put a 11" booster back on the truck. Man it make a world of differance in stopping!
The 8" chrome looked better but it didn't function worth a crap!

So those new-looking small ones aren't any good?

I think my brake booster came off some old junkyard Nova.

Today I used NAPA rust treatment on the firewall side of my heater box flapper, put a couple more coats of paint onto my tailgate chains, and I decided NOT to remove the flapper from the heater box. Members also told me how to clean up the outside of the box and to clear coat it.

**Already Gone** · 05-10-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I put a 11" booster back on the truck. Man it make a world of differance in stopping!
The 8" chrome looked better but it didn't function worth a crap!

Andy your booster looks looks like it is tight to the firewall. How did you do you that ?

05-07-2016, 09:59 AM	#3652
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished the passenger side rust repair and to the drivers side! Attached Images

05-07-2016, 01:50 PM	#3653
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove it home this morning from the shop where repairs were made to get it running and safe for the road!

05-07-2016, 10:06 PM	#3655
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 873	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got some new white walls . Pretty good deal from Wal-Mart on line. Hankooks. Now need some paint on the wheels. https://goo.gl/photos/ac6RKzcBq3zpYa9w9 https://goo.gl/photos/ajYsxB6DZjB5TY8LA

05-07-2016, 10:28 PM	#3656
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 removed and reinstalled the ignition switch, which had come loose, making it hard to start (I had to reach under and hold it still to turn the key). I also did a little lubing, so everything works much more betterer. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

05-07-2016, 10:43 PM	#3657
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I rust treated (NAPA Permatex) my windshield washer bottle bracket, wire wheeled the windshield squirter ends (Permatexed those too), and started doing the same to the tailgate chains.

05-08-2016, 07:34 PM	#3658
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally got around to starting the bed... I will be pulling it apart but for now this is what I got done... 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

05-08-2016, 07:42 PM	#3659
fleetimus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Auburn,Ca USA Posts: 369	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Tacked oil pump pickup and installed oil pump. (BBC) Was going to install oil pan, one piece gasket ripped. Time for a Bud. __________________ 68 Chevy l/b, 4 whl disc in the foothills of No Calif

05-08-2016, 09:19 PM	#3660
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,891	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I put my new seat belts in today. I've had them for over a year, but now they're in. Also fixed a couple broken springs in my drivers side seat. Now I don't feel like I'm sitting in a padded donut no more. Next, it's on to the dash......

05-08-2016, 09:35 PM	#3661
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Replaced a leaking power steering hose on ol Samson. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

05-08-2016, 09:47 PM	#3662
BenSherr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Hopewell, Virginia Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got it started for the first time in months. I'm at a point where I'm seriously considering selling it. Got several other issues which are taking all my resources, and I don't see an end in sight. I am not the type to let a vehicle sit for too long, and mine has been sitting in my yard since Sept. Going to give it a few days and see if I can justify keeping it. If I can't I'll post it in the for sale section. Attached Images

05-08-2016, 09:48 PM	#3663
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Said goodbye to the old rusted out cab Brought in the new(er) one. __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

05-08-2016, 11:26 PM	#3664
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II finished the seat, custom lowered seat mounts and new belts Attached Images

05-09-2016, 05:18 PM	#3665
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,422	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Not today, but over the weekend, I fixed a transmission leak at the speedo gear housing. The seal was leaking so I replaced it and the o-ring on the housing. Also picked and ground out the 40-plus-year-old drip rail sealer so I can apply new sealer to avoid future leaks. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

05-09-2016, 10:12 PM	#3666
Chucks72Longbed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sedro Woolley Washington Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II It wasn't today but over several days in the past month. New coils all the way around(someone heated them in the past,they were in bad shape). New shocks all the way around(still had the factory shocks on it. 44 years old). New brakes all the way around with new drums and wheel cylinders on the rear. It sure rides nice and stops good now. __________________ 72 Chevy C20 LWB-Just what I always wanted. Now, just need more time and money!

05-10-2016, 12:59 AM	#3669
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I was able to get the squirters for the windshield painted. I just went with black although they were probably originally ochre.



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05-10-2016, 05:23 AM	#3671
Toms67 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sackets harbor ny Posts: 282	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Striping and priming the frame. taking off front end and rear next. Attached Images

05-10-2016, 07:07 AM	#3672
tlman Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: rodney ,ontario canada Posts: 111	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II that's funny ,my rear cross member bent in exact same spot ,good place for chain with no bumper lol

05-10-2016, 05:00 PM	#3673
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 put a 11" booster back on the truck. Man it make a world of differance in stopping! The 8" chrome looked better but it didn't function worth a crap! 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.

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