What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 149 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matthamby · 10-03-2016, 08:49 AM

Got my new to me mirrors installed yesterday after Church! Grinding those old rusted bolts took a lot longer than I expected, I suppose the fact that the grinder needs a new blade had nothing to do with it.

They look like mirrors off of a Ford, but I have no idea what they actually come off of, a older guy that I met at the local trash dump gave them to me, he come over to talk to me about the old girl and he offered to give me a gas tank (that when I got it, realized it wouldn't work), while I was there, he took me down to his shop where he used to work on vehicles and told me anything I could find that I could use, I could have, we looked through a lot of stuff, and I found the old mirrors. I am very appreciative to him for them!

matthamby · 10-03-2016, 08:51 AM

I don't know why it keeps submitting 2 posts!

BigBen702 · 10-03-2016, 06:06 PM

After about a year of working on and off again on my stepside I finally got her off jackstands and on some wheels. Still got some other things to do before she hits the road but Im getting closer.

**Boog** · 10-03-2016, 08:46 PM

Welcome to the club Ben. 69 or 70?

BigBen702 · 10-03-2016, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Welcome to the club Ben. 69 or 70?

Thank you Boog...Its a 70...I just finished converting it to disc brakes up front. All new stainless steel hard lines and its been lowered 4in out back and 2.5 drop spindles up front

tbrogdon · 10-04-2016, 02:54 AM

While painting the bed my gun started messing up. I chose to pull it back off and repaint it today.

**Stocker** · 10-06-2016, 01:42 PM

Finally replaced my front parking lamps/turn signals. Parking lamps haven't worked in many years, and the driver's side turn signal recently died. That lens has been broken for a long time, too. The sockets were totally shot in both lamps. Got new lamps from board vendor Classic Industries and couldn't be happier with them.

tbrogdon · 10-06-2016, 01:47 PM

Yesterday I finished installing the wood floor and fuel door.

**RodnRudy** · 10-06-2016, 02:39 PM

I picked up my rallys from the powder coater yesterday. I went with their wheel silver and cleaned up the center caps, rattle canned the bases bright silver and chrome polished the rest. Tires are ordered and I'm searching for nice trim rings. I need two inchers for the front and threes for the rear.

Custom/20 · 10-06-2016, 02:42 PM

Got rid of the 20 year old exhaust system and swapped out the ram horns with some summit brand headers and some flow master 40s that dump right before the rear end.

66clow · 10-07-2016, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Custom/20

Got rid of the 20 year old exhaust system and swapped out the ram horns with some summit brand headers and some flow master 40s that dump right before the rear end.

Where you get your spark plug wire holders? Nice and clean

88Stanger · 10-07-2016, 10:15 AM

Just got the entire truck built from scratch and running, got 100 miles on it and after some good financial things, changing out iron heads to aluminum, new intake to match, change to floor shifted auto, new dual electric radiator fans, full MSD ignition and finally taking out 3.07 non-posi gears and installing all new Eaton Posi, 3.42 gears. this will finish off 90% of the real wants for the truck. It truly is a never ending story....

**RodnRudy** · 10-07-2016, 07:21 PM

I took my freshly powder coated rallys to Discount Tire and had them install new rubber. I went with 225/70 15 on the front and 275/60 15 on the rear. Went with Cooper Cobras, they were almost $300 cheaper than Goodrich TA's. I'm kind of liking the look without trim rings but I'm going to get them eventually.

66clow · 10-07-2016, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodnRudy

I took my freshly powder coated rallys to Discount Tire and had them install new rubber. I went with 225/70 15 on the front and 275/60 15 on the rear. Went with Cooper Cobras, they were almost $300 cheaper than Goodrich TA's. I'm kind of liking the look without trim rings but I'm going to get them eventually.

Looks great!

ghalperin · 10-09-2016, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

I'm kind of liking the look without trim rings...

I agree, it looks much more performance oriented without them.

OregonNed · 10-07-2016, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66clow

Where you get your spark plug wire holders? Nice and clean

I'm curious too.... looks great! Any issues with the one side clearing the oil dipstick?

**RodnRudy** · 10-06-2016, 03:01 PM

In the words of the infamous C Downs, "You better get rid of that rubber fuel line or you'll burn her to the ground". LOL Seriously though I recommend running hard line from the fuel pump to the carb.

tommy3horse · 10-06-2016, 10:40 PM

Put her to work, hauled 3 loads of firewood about 20 miles thru the back roads...nice day today.

Tom

VWNate1 · 10-06-2016, 10:44 PM

Always nice to see one working as they are meant to be !

66clow · 10-09-2016, 04:28 AM

Bought some reclaimed wood and cut to fit. Now need to bolt it down. $150 worth of wood. Bought a bunch of new bolts at loews for $25. May sand and stain later down the road. Hasn't had a bed floor since I bought it in March. Should quiet down the turndowns some

or echo louder.

Gillnetter · 10-07-2016, 01:44 AM

Got my new crate motor installed tonight.

In The Ten Ring · 10-07-2016, 09:40 PM

Loaded up the oil and antifreeze I drained in 2013. County is doing a free old fluid collection tomorrow. I couldn't get rid of that antifreeze anywhere! No one would take it.

The old gasoline was easy to get rid of, just did a "free for hauling" ad and it was gone the day of printing.

Econman · 10-08-2016, 09:21 AM

Chip guard applied to the bottom of the cab. Now to prime it and spray some color.
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berch 69GMC · 10-08-2016, 01:48 PM

While removing hurricane shutters, the mailman brought me some interior pieces created by Grumpy Old Man. They are gorgeous!
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Andy4639 · 10-08-2016, 10:44 PM

I drove the ramp truck loaded with my gas cart to our local truck club picnic!
I was happy it made the 3hr ride with no problems other than the radiator is leaking.

10-03-2016, 08:49 AM	#1
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my new to me mirrors installed yesterday after Church! Grinding those old rusted bolts took a lot longer than I expected, I suppose the fact that the grinder needs a new blade had nothing to do with it. They look like mirrors off of a Ford, but I have no idea what they actually come off of, a older guy that I met at the local trash dump gave them to me, he come over to talk to me about the old girl and he offered to give me a gas tank (that when I got it, realized it wouldn't work), while I was there, he took me down to his shop where he used to work on vehicles and told me anything I could find that I could use, I could have, we looked through a lot of stuff, and I found the old mirrors. I am very appreciative to him for them!

10-03-2016, 08:51 AM	#2
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I don't know why it keeps submitting 2 posts!

10-03-2016, 06:06 PM	#3
BigBen702 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 8	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II After about a year of working on and off again on my stepside I finally got her off jackstands and on some wheels. Still got some other things to do before she hits the road but Im getting closer. Attached Images

10-03-2016, 08:46 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Welcome to the club Ben. 69 or 70? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-04-2016, 02:54 AM	#6
tbrogdon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 25	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II While painting the bed my gun started messing up. I chose to pull it back off and repaint it today. Attached Images

10-06-2016, 01:42 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,690	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally replaced my front parking lamps/turn signals. Parking lamps haven't worked in many years, and the driver's side turn signal recently died. That lens has been broken for a long time, too. The sockets were totally shot in both lamps. Got new lamps from board vendor Classic Industries and couldn't be happier with them. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-06-2016, 01:47 PM	#8
tbrogdon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 25	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday I finished installing the wood floor and fuel door. Attached Images

10-06-2016, 02:39 PM	#9
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I picked up my rallys from the powder coater yesterday. I went with their wheel silver and cleaned up the center caps, rattle canned the bases bright silver and chrome polished the rest. Tires are ordered and I'm searching for nice trim rings. I need two inchers for the front and threes for the rear. Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

10-06-2016, 02:42 PM	#10
Custom/20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 235	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got rid of the 20 year old exhaust system and swapped out the ram horns with some summit brand headers and some flow master 40s that dump right before the rear end. Attached Images

10-07-2016, 10:15 AM	#12
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,651	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just got the entire truck built from scratch and running, got 100 miles on it and after some good financial things, changing out iron heads to aluminum, new intake to match, change to floor shifted auto, new dual electric radiator fans, full MSD ignition and finally taking out 3.07 non-posi gears and installing all new Eaton Posi, 3.42 gears. this will finish off 90% of the real wants for the truck. It truly is a never ending story....

10-07-2016, 07:21 PM	#13
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I took my freshly powder coated rallys to Discount Tire and had them install new rubber. I went with 225/70 15 on the front and 275/60 15 on the rear. Went with Cooper Cobras, they were almost $300 cheaper than Goodrich TA's. I'm kind of liking the look without trim rings but I'm going to get them eventually. Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

10-06-2016, 03:01 PM	#17
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II In the words of the infamous C Downs, "You better get rid of that rubber fuel line or you'll burn her to the ground". LOL Seriously though I recommend running hard line from the fuel pump to the carb. __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

10-06-2016, 10:40 PM	#18
tommy3horse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: St. Clair, Missouri Posts: 124	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put her to work, hauled 3 loads of firewood about 20 miles thru the back roads...nice day today. Tom Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC C1500 350/350 1965 Mustang 2+2 289 4spd, show-car 1965 Mustang Coupe 289 4spd, stoplight racer 1/2 dozen Wheelhorse Tractors

10-06-2016, 10:44 PM	#19
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Always nice to see one working as they are meant to be ! __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

10-09-2016, 04:28 AM	#20
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Bought some reclaimed wood and cut to fit. Now need to bolt it down. $150 worth of wood. Bought a bunch of new bolts at loews for $25. May sand and stain later down the road. Hasn't had a bed floor since I bought it in March. Should quiet down the turndowns some or echo louder.



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10-07-2016, 01:44 AM	#21
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my new crate motor installed tonight. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

10-07-2016, 09:40 PM	#22
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 Loaded up the oil and antifreeze I drained in 2013. County is doing a free old fluid collection tomorrow. I couldn't get rid of that antifreeze anywhere! No one would take it. The old gasoline was easy to get rid of, just did a "free for hauling" ad and it was gone the day of printing.

10-08-2016, 09:21 AM	#23
Econman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Chip guard applied to the bottom of the cab. Now to prime it and spray some color. Posted via Mobile Device

10-08-2016, 01:48 PM	#24
berch 69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boynton bch, FL Posts: 187	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II While removing hurricane shutters, the mailman brought me some interior pieces created by Grumpy Old Man. They are gorgeous! [ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

10-08-2016, 10:44 PM	#25
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 drove the ramp truck loaded with my gas cart to our local truck club picnic! I was happy it made the 3hr ride with no problems other than the radiator is leaking. 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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