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mobileortho · 12-21-2011, 11:50 PM

Shaved the door handles. Almost finished with the passenger side.

Daze57 · 12-22-2011, 02:55 AM

very nice work !

Johnny49 · 12-22-2011, 04:45 PM

Pulled the cover back briefly to show some friends who stopped by. Also did the weekly "John's Old Truck" blog post today (http://www.JohnsOldTruck.com), about the video we made the day we finally got it running again back in July. Can't believe how many hits it's getting! Very cool...

**youngrodder** · 12-22-2011, 04:52 PM

I continued to work on my custom kick panels that will house my 6.5 speakers. I have some sanding left than I can paint them or cover them in fabric.

Marc

FFredo · 12-22-2011, 09:17 PM

Didn't do it today, did it last week. Got the front end lowered by removing two leafs of each front corner. Here's before and after pic. Pretty happy with it, not too low still usable, feels good. Ordered the new rear fenders yesterday and hope to have them tomorow or sat. Once they are on I can build the side gates. Then it's time to finish the body work on the other cab I have in the driveway. slowly but surely she's coming along.
Thank you to everyone on here for thier help, opinions and tech advice.

Before

After

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-23-2011, 02:33 PM

Fredo,
Looks very nice. Maybe I missed it but how did you lower your rear?

Oh and which of the leaves did you remove? Any rubbing issues on turns or driveways?

FFredo · 12-23-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Fredo,
Looks very nice. Maybe I missed it but how did you lower your rear?

Oh and which of the leaves did you remove? Any rubbing issues on turns or driveways?

Dan I did a C-Notch on the rear and flipped the axel over the rear springs.
On the front counting up from the axle I removed the first and third leaf. News hocks all the way around.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-24-2011, 12:59 AM

No rubbing?

sgtusmc · 12-24-2011, 01:36 AM

I did some frenching.

tbrown5079 · 12-25-2011, 03:58 PM

Replaced the internal wiring harness on the 4L60-E ( the donor vehicle was hit on the right side and broke the plug). Next step is install shift cable from the IDIDIT column.

Going with an F-body radiator, shroud and fan assembly. Will pick it up at the boneyard this week. Should hook right into the 4.8 wiring harness.

OrrieG · 12-25-2011, 04:54 PM

Just checked to see if it was still there. Reorganizing the shop attic for storage, I'm moving my office to my house next week.

dliving69 · 01-05-2012, 04:13 PM

Today I put my front grill letters on that I got for Christmas and replaced my old bulbs with LED's on the gauges. No more yellow, nice bright and white now.

dcmalone · 01-05-2012, 09:40 PM

Finished rebuilding my rear brakes and replacing brake lines. Slow progress, but at least it's progress.

FFredo · 01-05-2012, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcmalone

Finished rebuilding my rear brakes and replacing brake lines. Slow progress, but at least it's progress.

WOW , looks like it's draped for surgery

51 okie · 01-07-2012, 09:15 PM

I drove around. It was awesome. Took some pics in front of the Famous Cain's Ballroom.

51 okie · 01-07-2012, 09:35 PM

This wasn't today, a few weeks ago, but I put bed wood in my truck. It's the old wood and rail out of my buddy's 50 panel that he's going to replace.

With a little modification it fit right in there. I had to replace one of the boards but a little oil, grease, and dirt and you can hardly tell now.

Not bad for free. And I think the 62 year old wood looks appropriate. I think it came out good.

Also I got my seat back. Had it covered with black crushed velvet with a diamond pleat with silver thread. Who want's to cruise??

S10Fan · 01-07-2012, 10:11 PM

Love It!!!!

lt155ruck · 01-07-2012, 11:42 PM

Dropped the motor and trans in it for the final time... I hope

Rudoo · 01-08-2012, 12:05 AM

51 Okie, LOVE!!!! your truck! Esp. the patina. It's perfect. My brother lives in Tulsa and I think he and his band have played at Cains

mknittle · 01-08-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtusmc

I did some frenching.

Looks good! can you post a pic from farther back?

57rookie · 01-08-2012, 07:17 PM

Previous owner had put too large of an oil filter which was touching the block hugger headers on the Pontiac 400 big block - I was envisioning them burning a hole in it and dumping my oil on the highway.

I had to push in the filter just to get the filter wrench around it and then installed a shorter one that does not touch the bottom of the headers. What is normally a half hour job including oil change took me 2 hours.

I now will have peace of mind in the spring when I drive it. Next I need to change out some suspect coolant hoses and the fuel filter and then will be good to go this spring once I get a seat installed.

Rude Dude · 01-08-2012, 09:42 PM

Was given free air cleaner off a 1965 4 BBl 327 Chevelle. Cleaned and painted it, just haven't decided which one to use old school bell style or 65 chevy. I am posting 2 trucks that have similar cleaners. The pics of trucks were off the net. I am leaning more towards the 65 air cleaner.

*itstheshu* · 01-08-2012, 10:33 PM

Took the wife and four year old for a ride and breakfast.

Atommik · 01-09-2012, 11:27 PM

Did a little rust repair!

oldcouple · 01-10-2012, 02:42 AM

Drove to Portland to pick up a set of leather seats off of craigslist.

12-21-2011, 11:50 PM	#351
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12-22-2011, 02:55 AM	#352
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? very nice work !

12-22-2011, 04:45 PM	#353
Johnny49 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: . Posts: 106	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Pulled the cover back briefly to show some friends who stopped by. Also did the weekly "John's Old Truck" blog post today (http://www.JohnsOldTruck.com), about the video we made the day we finally got it running again back in July. Can't believe how many hits it's getting! Very cool...

12-22-2011, 04:52 PM	#354
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I continued to work on my custom kick panels that will house my 6.5 speakers. I have some sanding left than I can paint them or cover them in fabric. Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

12-22-2011, 09:17 PM	#355
FFredo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 241	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Didn't do it today, did it last week. Got the front end lowered by removing two leafs of each front corner. Here's before and after pic. Pretty happy with it, not too low still usable, feels good. Ordered the new rear fenders yesterday and hope to have them tomorow or sat. Once they are on I can build the side gates. Then it's time to finish the body work on the other cab I have in the driveway. slowly but surely she's coming along. Thank you to everyone on here for thier help, opinions and tech advice. Before After

12-23-2011, 02:33 PM	#356
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Fredo, Looks very nice. Maybe I missed it but how did you lower your rear? Oh and which of the leaves did you remove? Any rubbing issues on turns or driveways?

12-24-2011, 12:59 AM	#358
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,339	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? No rubbing?

12-24-2011, 01:36 AM	#359
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I did some frenching. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

12-25-2011, 03:58 PM	#360
tbrown5079 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 301	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Replaced the internal wiring harness on the 4L60-E ( the donor vehicle was hit on the right side and broke the plug). Next step is install shift cable from the IDIDIT column. Going with an F-body radiator, shroud and fan assembly. Will pick it up at the boneyard this week. Should hook right into the 4.8 wiring harness.

12-25-2011, 04:54 PM	#361
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Just checked to see if it was still there. Reorganizing the shop attic for storage, I'm moving my office to my house next week. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-05-2012, 04:13 PM	#362
dliving69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Neodesha, Kansas Posts: 151	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Today I put my front grill letters on that I got for Christmas and replaced my old bulbs with LED's on the gauges. No more yellow, nice bright and white now. Attached Images

01-05-2012, 09:40 PM	#363
dcmalone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 97	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Finished rebuilding my rear brakes and replacing brake lines. Slow progress, but at least it's progress. Attached Images

01-07-2012, 09:15 PM	#365
51 okie Active Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tulsa,OK Posts: 104	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I drove around. It was awesome. Took some pics in front of the Famous Cain's Ballroom. Attached Images

01-07-2012, 09:35 PM	#366
51 okie Active Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tulsa,OK Posts: 104	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? This wasn't today, a few weeks ago, but I put bed wood in my truck. It's the old wood and rail out of my buddy's 50 panel that he's going to replace. With a little modification it fit right in there. I had to replace one of the boards but a little oil, grease, and dirt and you can hardly tell now. Not bad for free. And I think the 62 year old wood looks appropriate. I think it came out good. Also I got my seat back. Had it covered with black crushed velvet with a diamond pleat with silver thread. Who want's to cruise?? Attached Images

01-07-2012, 10:11 PM	#367
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01-07-2012, 11:42 PM	#368
lt155ruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria,B.C. Canada Posts: 175	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Dropped the motor and trans in it for the final time... I hope Attached Images

01-08-2012, 12:05 AM	#369
Rudoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 90	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? 51 Okie, LOVE!!!! your truck! Esp. the patina. It's perfect. My brother lives in Tulsa and I think he and his band have played at Cains

01-08-2012, 07:17 PM	#371
57rookie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 153	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Previous owner had put too large of an oil filter which was touching the block hugger headers on the Pontiac 400 big block - I was envisioning them burning a hole in it and dumping my oil on the highway. I had to push in the filter just to get the filter wrench around it and then installed a shorter one that does not touch the bottom of the headers. What is normally a half hour job including oil change took me 2 hours. I now will have peace of mind in the spring when I drive it. Next I need to change out some suspect coolant hoses and the fuel filter and then will be good to go this spring once I get a seat installed.

01-08-2012, 09:42 PM	#372
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Was given free air cleaner off a 1965 4 BBl 327 Chevelle. Cleaned and painted it, just haven't decided which one to use old school bell style or 65 chevy. I am posting 2 trucks that have similar cleaners. The pics of trucks were off the net. I am leaning more towards the 65 air cleaner. Attached Images

01-08-2012, 10:33 PM	#373
itstheshu Account Suspended Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 166	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Took the wife and four year old for a ride and breakfast.

01-09-2012, 11:27 PM	#374
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01-10-2012, 02:42 AM	#375
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