What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 150 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

midniteblues · 05-20-2016, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by palallin

Midniteblues: THAT is a pretty Mouse!

Thanks man ....sometimes I try to do good.

mike16 · 05-20-2016, 02:34 AM

bought a cap rotor plugs some fuel line and an air filter..... oh.... and added another qt of oil

VWNate1 · 05-20-2016, 10:13 AM

Wow that grille looks great ! .

I bought a GM Heritage grille , no way the body man could make it fit

back on went the old one .

I don't think those headers were ' ruined ' .

If you're not going to use the choke stove you'll have to put a brass plug in the hole so it doesn't puff soot all over your lovely engine .

My truck is mostly stock but I searched until I found some long oil and ATF dipsticks from a G Series van , now I don't have to reach in at all to check my oil and tranny

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Rich69shortfleet · 05-20-2016, 05:23 PM

Was going to order some Digi-Tails LED taillights but their website if FUBAR.

**SoCoC10** · 05-20-2016, 10:38 PM

Nothi'n like fresh carpet.

VWNate1 · 05-20-2016, 11:02 PM

Nice carpet ! .

I'm thinking of using green carpet to match the paint....

**dmjlambert** · 05-21-2016, 12:36 AM

You guys are way ahead of me. Today I flapped what was left of the rotten carpet out of the way and pried the rust-locked connector loose from the old decrepit high/low beam switch as it fell apart in my hands. Worked loose the screws, cleaned them up, and put in a brand new switch. I love it! Works great! My first use of a #3 phillips screwdriver in a long time.

firedemon · 05-21-2016, 04:01 PM

tried to sand blast the bed today didn't work out going to have to try some chemical first . like the look of the flat black though

66clow · 05-21-2016, 04:23 PM

Finally got the truck road worthy. First fill up, got it weighed so I can get my tags, needed in California, first wash, and made the hour and half ride home yeah!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-23-2016, 12:11 AM

Pulled my retract seat belts. They sure cleaned up nicely. Other than one faint scratch in a boot ("pictured" on right) the boots are like new. The interior on these trucks were sure made well. Cloth seats excluded, IMO.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 05-23-2016, 01:22 PM

Not today, but I forgot to post when I did this. Fabbed a bracket for my fuel psi regulator.
Gotta remove it for paint yet...

Rich69shortfleet · 05-23-2016, 01:35 PM

Bought LED taillights, side markers and front park/turn lamps.

OregonNed · 05-23-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Not today, but I forgot to post when I did this. Fabbed a bracket for my fuel psi regulator.
Gotta remove it for paint yet...

That looks great! I want to find a regulator for my carb- may I ask what you went with? Thank you
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**70STOVEBOLT** · 05-23-2016, 01:42 PM

I used a Mallory 4207 that I bought from member Madmartigan. You can get them thru Summit, Jegs, etc. I used the Eddy fuel line kit with filter, then used a 45 degree flare female swivel - to - 3/8 male pipe adapter, then a brass 3/8 pipe street elbow. I made a new fuel line to go from the mechanical fuel pump to the elbow coming out of the regulator.
I used a Holley non liquid-filled gauge, as I read the liquid filled ones are not accurate once the underhood temps come up. I have about $100 in the setup, but I got a good deal on the line kit (Amazon, it was a returned item so it was discounted) and regulator. The bracket was just a piece of scrap steel that I cut with a bandsaw and rounded the edges with a bench grinder, then bent it in a vice with a soft hammer. I made a template out of paperboard beforehand and it fit perfectly.

tommy3horse · 05-23-2016, 02:49 PM

Over the weekend, I noticed a slight vibration when applying the brakes, seeming like the rears. This morning I pulled the drums and found the shoes needed replaced along with a turn on the brake lathe. Headed to pick-up the drums now, was a lot easier that I expected, like all the other drum brakes I have ever done over the years.

88Stanger · 05-23-2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Lip Fab

Dimpled my door panels over the weekend.

that is a cool idea!

tdangle · 05-23-2016, 03:15 PM

At some point the vac canister must have broken thru the mounting on the side of the AC box under the hood. Dad just covered the huge holes with gray duct tape and remounted it lower which also got broken at some point. I cut and mounted a plate to cover and seal the holes and remounted the new vacuum ball.

At some point in the future I may try to find a new AC box half, but for now it works.

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OregonNed · 05-23-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

I used a Mallory 4207 that I bought from member Madmartigan. You can get them thru Summit, Jegs, etc. I used the Eddy fuel line kit with filter, then used a 45 degree flare female swivel - to - 3/8 male pipe adapter, then a brass 3/8 pipe street elbow. I made a new fuel line to go from the mechanical fuel pump to the elbow coming out of the regulator.
I used a Holley non liquid-filled gauge, as I read the liquid filled ones are not accurate once the underhood temps come up. I have about $100 in the setup, but I got a good deal on the line kit (Amazon, it was a returned item so it was discounted) and regulator. The bracket was just a piece of scrap steel that I cut with a bandsaw and rounded the edges with a bench grinder, then bent it in a vice with a soft hammer. I made a template out of paperboard beforehand and it fit perfectly.

Awesome. Thanks for sharing the information.
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**70STOVEBOLT** · 05-23-2016, 05:02 PM

Not a problem, glad to help.

slo72c10 · 05-23-2016, 05:41 PM

New seats started interior

Rich69shortfleet · 05-23-2016, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by slo72c10

New seats started interior

Are those Procar Pro90 lowback seats? If so, how do you like them? I was toying with the idea of installing those in my truck. I can get them at Speedway Motors which is local to me so I'd save a ton on shipping.

ole dollor · 05-23-2016, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by slo72c10

New seats started interior

those look nice, love me some bucket seats .....

chipmyers · 05-23-2016, 09:24 PM

Broke it

firedemon · 05-23-2016, 09:36 PM

owch

66clow · 05-23-2016, 11:03 PM

Finished the crazy dealings with California DMV to get my out of state truck registered and got my tags.

05-20-2016, 02:34 AM	#3727
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II bought a cap rotor plugs some fuel line and an air filter..... oh.... and added another qt of oil

05-20-2016, 10:13 AM	#3728
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,659	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Wow that grille looks great ! . I bought a GM Heritage grille , no way the body man could make it fit back on went the old one . I don't think those headers were ' ruined ' . If you're not going to use the choke stove you'll have to put a brass plug in the hole so it doesn't puff soot all over your lovely engine . My truck is mostly stock but I searched until I found some long oil and ATF dipsticks from a G Series van , now I don't have to reach in at all to check my oil and tranny . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

05-20-2016, 05:23 PM	#3729
Rich69shortfleet Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Waverly, NE Posts: 349	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Was going to order some Digi-Tails LED taillights but their website if FUBAR. __________________ 1965 Malibu SS L79 Restoration Page 1965 Two-Door Wagon Project Progress Page 2006 Pontiac GTO Preservation Project Rich Cummings

05-20-2016, 10:38 PM	#3730
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,306	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nothi'n like fresh carpet. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

05-20-2016, 11:02 PM	#3731
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,659	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nice carpet ! . I'm thinking of using green carpet to match the paint.... __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

05-21-2016, 12:36 AM	#3732
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,817	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II You guys are way ahead of me. Today I flapped what was left of the rotten carpet out of the way and pried the rust-locked connector loose from the old decrepit high/low beam switch as it fell apart in my hands. Worked loose the screws, cleaned them up, and put in a brand new switch. I love it! Works great! My first use of a #3 phillips screwdriver in a long time.

05-21-2016, 04:01 PM	#3733
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II tried to sand blast the bed today didn't work out going to have to try some chemical first . like the look of the flat black though Attached Images

05-21-2016, 04:23 PM	#3734
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally got the truck road worthy. First fill up, got it weighed so I can get my tags, needed in California, first wash, and made the hour and half ride home yeah!

05-23-2016, 12:11 AM	#3735
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,300	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Pulled my retract seat belts. They sure cleaned up nicely. Other than one faint scratch in a boot ("pictured" on right) the boots are like new. The interior on these trucks were sure made well. Cloth seats excluded, IMO. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

05-23-2016, 01:22 PM	#3736
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,376	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Not today, but I forgot to post when I did this. Fabbed a bracket for my fuel psi regulator. Gotta remove it for paint yet... Attached Images __________________ 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

05-23-2016, 01:35 PM	#3737
Rich69shortfleet Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Waverly, NE Posts: 349	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Bought LED taillights, side markers and front park/turn lamps. __________________ 1965 Malibu SS L79 Restoration Page 1965 Two-Door Wagon Project Progress Page 2006 Pontiac GTO Preservation Project Rich Cummings

05-23-2016, 01:42 PM	#3739
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,376	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I used a Mallory 4207 that I bought from member Madmartigan. You can get them thru Summit, Jegs, etc. I used the Eddy fuel line kit with filter, then used a 45 degree flare female swivel - to - 3/8 male pipe adapter, then a brass 3/8 pipe street elbow. I made a new fuel line to go from the mechanical fuel pump to the elbow coming out of the regulator. I used a Holley non liquid-filled gauge, as I read the liquid filled ones are not accurate once the underhood temps come up. I have about $100 in the setup, but I got a good deal on the line kit (Amazon, it was a returned item so it was discounted) and regulator. The bracket was just a piece of scrap steel that I cut with a bandsaw and rounded the edges with a bench grinder, then bent it in a vice with a soft hammer. I made a template out of paperboard beforehand and it fit perfectly. __________________ 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

05-23-2016, 02:49 PM	#3740
tommy3horse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: St. Clair, Missouri Posts: 124	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Over the weekend, I noticed a slight vibration when applying the brakes, seeming like the rears. This morning I pulled the drums and found the shoes needed replaced along with a turn on the brake lathe. Headed to pick-up the drums now, was a lot easier that I expected, like all the other drum brakes I have ever done over the years. 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

05-23-2016, 03:15 PM	#3742
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II At some point the vac canister must have broken thru the mounting on the side of the AC box under the hood. Dad just covered the huge holes with gray duct tape and remounted it lower which also got broken at some point. I cut and mounted a plate to cover and seal the holes and remounted the new vacuum ball. At some point in the future I may try to find a new AC box half, but for now it works. __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

05-23-2016, 05:02 PM	#3744
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,376	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Not a problem, glad to help. __________________ 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



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