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sakustoms · 02-13-2023, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tutone

Good progress. Keep it up.

Thanks. Waiting for some parts to keep going now.

sakustoms · 02-13-2023, 02:45 PM

Got bored sitting around Saturday so starting doing vinyl stripes on my Equinox.

Sunday I smoked some chicken drumsticks and thighs. I did some with BBQ sauce and some without.

72c20customcamper · 02-13-2023, 07:59 PM

Got 4 injections in my feet . Arthritis is a real pain in the butt. I occasionally have a bad day but last week my left foot swelled up around the big toe by yesterday I couldn’t even walk 20 feet . Nothing that surgery can repair so it’s injections and some new orthotics and special (expensive) shoes that health insurance don’t cover .

Black_Sheep · 02-13-2023, 08:31 PM

I worked on my car...

sakustoms · 02-14-2023, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I worked on my car...

Details? year make model? Looks good, what all are you doing to it?

**3757chevy** · 02-14-2023, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I worked on my car...

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Originally Posted by sakustoms

Details? year make model? Looks good, what all are you doing to it?

Looks like a 440 on a k member , looks nice.

tutone · 02-14-2023, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sakustoms

Details? year make model? Looks good, what all are you doing to it?

1969 Road Runner. Final answer.

**Steeveedee** · 02-14-2023, 08:53 PM

I was thinking Charger, but def Chrysler power.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-14-2023, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tutone

1969 Road Runner. Final answer.

That's my guess too. Or a 69 GTX if we want to split hairs.

sakustoms · 02-15-2023, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tutone

1969 Road Runner. Final answer.

BITD I had a 68 Road Runner. 383/4sp/8.75 posi rear. Damn I wish I still had that. I do still however have an original old school Road Runner license plate although I did refinish it.

sakustoms · 02-15-2023, 08:08 AM

Had a little nice weather yesterday so last night I did some more work on my Equinox stripes. Hoping to finish up tonight after work.

tutone · 02-15-2023, 08:30 AM

I built a 383 6 pak engine for a buddy with a 68 or 9 Road Runner. We got it fired off on the day John Lennon got killed. Never will forget it. Silver with a flat black hood. God rest his soul, My friend has been gone for years.

Black_Sheep · 02-15-2023, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

That's my guess too. Or a 69 GTX if we want to split hairs.

We have a winner!

I “finished” the car in 2001, it had some minor oil leaks and generally started showing its age. I resealed the engine and replaced a bunch of mismatched and incorrect hardware. I also rebuilt the alternator, wiper motor, power steering pump, fuel pump and oil pump. Everything else got repainted, powder coated or ceramic coated. My goal is to finish it up by May so it’s ready for the road for the summer season.

KW5413 · 02-15-2023, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sakustoms

Had a little nice weather yesterday so last night I did some more work on my Equinox stripes. Hoping to finish up tonight after work.

Nice work and stripe choice.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-16-2023, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

We have a winner!

I always wanted a GTX. They were tough to find even back in the day. I can't recall ever seeing one for sale back when I grew up. I almost bought a 70 Roadrunner but got a 68 Charger R/T instead because it had the 440. I wish that I had it today. I paid a whopping $650 for it. (those were the days)

I should have bought the Roadrunner. It was in better shape and it was only $600. But it had an ugly vinyl top and a bad paint job. Orange peel up the wazoo.

When I sold the Charger it had plenty of tread on the front tires and none on the back. That car could do a burnout like nobody's business.

Black_Sheep · 02-16-2023, 01:12 AM

The answer is going to be the same almost every day, working on the car. The to-d list is getting shorter but there's still a lot to do.

Tonight, I worked on getting the front suspension reassembled...

**PuzzleTruck** · 02-16-2023, 03:42 AM

I rebuilt the starter in my mid-engine FI 350 Corvair. Found a broken spring on the bendix shaft.
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**special-K** · 02-16-2023, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PuzzleTruck

I rebuilt the starter in my mid-engine FI 350 Corvair. Found a broken spring on the bendix shaft.
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Now there is a car that interests me!

sakustoms · 02-16-2023, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KW5413

Nice work and stripe choice.

Thanks. I originally bought the vinyl when I did the same stripes on a 2021 Grand Cherokee L I had. The GC was a Grey metallic color and the vinyl color went well. Just got lucky it works with my Equinox also.

sakustoms · 02-16-2023, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I always wanted a GTX. They were tough to find even back in the day. I can't recall ever seeing one for sale back when I grew up. I almost bought a 70 Roadrunner but got a 68 Charger R/T instead because it had the 440. I wish that I had it today. I paid a whopping $650 for it. (those were the days)

I should have bought the Roadrunner. It was in better shape and it was only $600. But it had an ugly vinyl top and a bad paint job. Orange peel up the wazoo.

When I sold the Charger it had plenty of tread on the front tires and none on the back. That car could do a burnout like nobody's business.

I see a Super Bee like this one almost every day on the way home from work. Would love to have it if I had that kind of money.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-16-2023, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sakustoms

I see a Super Bee like this one almost every day on the way home from work. Would love to have it if I had that kind of money.

A 1970 Superbee.

One year only. I love that body style. I'd love to have one too but the prices on those old Mopar's have gone crazy.

I keep thinking that I'd like to get another Charger like the one I had as a kid. But then I see the prices and think...Eh..No. Not going to happen.

I had the Magnum 500's on my car just like that.

**special-K** · 02-16-2023, 08:34 PM

I went to a trade show today. A local lumber yard puts it on every winter (except the last three) at the county fairgrounds. Product reps with free pencils, bluegrass band, and good food! And I end up seeing old faces. Did I mention the pencils? Christmas all over again!

mr.mud1 · 02-17-2023, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I went to a trade show today. A local lumber yard puts it on every winter (except the last three) at the county fairgrounds. Product reps with free pencils, bluegrass band, and good food! And I end up seeing old faces. Did I mention the pencils?

a man can never have too many pencils.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-17-2023, 02:13 AM

I sat around an empty house today waiting on the internet guy. Turns out he remembered me. He asked. You're the guy with all the cars'

Yup. That would be me.

I was going to take down some more ugly drapes but my DeWalt decided it needed a vacation. So that didn't happen. At least I got the purple ones out before it croaked. It's on the charger now. Who get's purple drapes?

They are resting comfortably in the garbage can now. Hopefully the landfill wont consider them hazardous waste.

I drove my Jag over there. I think the tires are too wide. It tracks like crazy. My 70 Mustang did the same thing. I'm going back to stock wheels. See if that helps.

But that 350 really scoots. My wife was following me in the Jeep and I left her in the dust.

I love that car. Nothing beats Chevy power.

sakustoms · 02-17-2023, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

A 1970 Superbee.

One year only. I love that body style. I'd love to have one too but the prices on those old Mopar's have gone crazy.

I keep thinking that I'd like to get another Charger like the one I had as a kid. But then I see the prices and think...Eh..No. Not going to happen.

I had the Magnum 500's on my car just like that.

If I had "F it all" kind of money I would definitely have a few original Hemi cars in my stable. Wish I would have never sold my 68 Road Runner.

02-13-2023, 02:45 PM	#3752
sakustoms Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Northeast, Pa Posts: 287	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Got bored sitting around Saturday so starting doing vinyl stripes on my Equinox. Sunday I smoked some chicken drumsticks and thighs. I did some with BBQ sauce and some without.

02-13-2023, 07:59 PM	#3753
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,216	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Got 4 injections in my feet . Arthritis is a real pain in the butt. I occasionally have a bad day but last week my left foot swelled up around the big toe by yesterday I couldn’t even walk 20 feet . Nothing that surgery can repair so it’s injections and some new orthotics and special (expensive) shoes that health insurance don’t cover . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

02-13-2023, 08:31 PM	#3754
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I worked on my car... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

02-14-2023, 08:53 PM	#3758
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,160	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I was thinking Charger, but def Chrysler power. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-15-2023, 08:08 AM	#3761
sakustoms Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Northeast, Pa Posts: 287	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... Had a little nice weather yesterday so last night I did some more work on my Equinox stripes. Hoping to finish up tonight after work.

02-15-2023, 08:30 AM	#3762
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,262	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I built a 383 6 pak engine for a buddy with a 68 or 9 Road Runner. We got it fired off on the day John Lennon got killed. Never will forget it. Silver with a flat black hood. God rest his soul, My friend has been gone for years. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71

02-16-2023, 01:12 AM	#3766
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... The answer is going to be the same almost every day, working on the car. The to-d list is getting shorter but there's still a lot to do. Tonight, I worked on getting the front suspension reassembled... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

02-16-2023, 03:42 AM	#3767
PuzzleTruck Puzzle Solver Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Santee CA Posts: 58	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I rebuilt the starter in my mid-engine FI 350 Corvair. Found a broken spring on the bendix shaft. Posted via Mobile Device

02-16-2023, 08:34 PM	#3772
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I went to a trade show today. A local lumber yard puts it on every winter (except the last three) at the county fairgrounds. Product reps with free pencils, bluegrass band, and good food! And I end up seeing old faces. Did I mention the pencils? Christmas all over again! Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-17-2023 at 09:14 AM.

02-17-2023, 02:13 AM	#3774
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: What did you do today not on your truck... I sat around an empty house today waiting on the internet guy. Turns out he remembered me. He asked. You're the guy with all the cars' Yup. That would be me. I was going to take down some more ugly drapes but my DeWalt decided it needed a vacation. So that didn't happen. At least I got the purple ones out before it croaked. It's on the charger now. Who get's purple drapes? They are resting comfortably in the garbage can now. Hopefully the landfill wont consider them hazardous waste. I drove my Jag over there. I think the tires are too wide. It tracks like crazy. My 70 Mustang did the same thing. I'm going back to stock wheels. See if that helps. But that 350 really scoots. My wife was following me in the Jeep and I left her in the dust. I love that car. Nothing beats Chevy power. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.



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