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dukcaln · 04-30-2012, 12:12 AM

nice, what year bumper is that, I want one for mine...plus how low is your truck and what size wheels on the rear

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Between yesterday and today I, put the grill back in all the lenses badges bumpers side windows and vents cargo light . Been a little busy. Next weekend I'm going to put the diy bedliner.

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Fatkid1983 · 05-02-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dukcaln

nice, what year bumper is that, I want one for mine...plus how low is your truck and what size wheels on the rear

Sorry, been a little busy. Thank you, which bumper. The front is the stock 1971 polished up, and rear is a factory replacement sport bumper . It's got air ride in the rear to she'll go down till the frame rests on the axle. Im running 15x8's all the way around
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LEX · 05-01-2012, 08:02 AM

Well yesterday.... Installed some guages, cleaned up the engine bay and just have been collecting parts. My recent score were these poverty caps I scored for $50.

wrwelton · 05-01-2012, 08:29 AM

I took truck out for its first cruise. It ran beautiful. Still have some air in the breaks. I went to a swap meet and found rear slider for ten bucks and a bench seat for fifteen. The buckets are pushing me too far forward. I like the way they feel but I have long legs and need the room. Took truck down to my moms and took her for a ride. We went over and saw my brother and he remembers my Dad and I driving into the yard in 1972. He was very emotional and it made for a great moment. I was 8 years old and remember it vaguely. I do remember watching rudolph the red nose and Dad asking me iof I want to go get a new truck and the salesman helping me up into the truck. Any way I am very happy to be able to drive the truck and can't wait to get all the bugs out of it.

RexDodge · 05-01-2012, 09:20 AM

This was last night. I yanked out some heated coils and finished assembling my front suspension. I installed 2.5" drop spindles with 2" drop coils and did the caster mod by moving my lca forward .75". Had to do a little "massaging" as the caster mod moves the coil forward along with the lca

. All turned out great and now I have a solid front suspension that should give me a nice ride. I hope to find out how nice by June and be driving this again

. It's been a little over 8 years since I parked it. Gah!

Shyguy · 05-01-2012, 11:09 AM

Did not do a thing on my '67 yesterday. I did however go to my son's house and help him a little putting the 454 back in his '70 swb stepper.

He had to take the engine out to fix some oil leaks on the oil pain and timing chain cover. I almost forgot he also replaced the oil pan because it was not giving enough clearance between it and the cross memeber.

While I was there we talked over plans for the '71 he is building to sell, plans for the work on my '67 swb stepper and the upcoming the car show season.

I guess I need to take pictures of his truck and post them on here.

yuccales · 05-01-2012, 03:15 PM

Done for the day!

New plugs(all 8 of the old ones look dark gray), LOF, diff & trans full, dwell & timing both fine, vac gauge shows 17in, cleaned/oiled the K&N, clutch adjust & lube cross shaft, tire rotation, and pulled the drivers door panel off to fix a recent clunking sound. The OO installed chrome metal door speakers, and the magnet fell off & was banging around inside the door.
Rest of the day belongs to me!

bigdog57 · 05-01-2012, 03:49 PM

I bought a gas pedal assembly and saddle tanks that came off a 71-72 over the weekend from some one at the TMS swapmeet.

Espy71 · 05-01-2012, 05:24 PM

Just finished removing old glasspacks and replaced with Flowmaster Super 44's. Welded everything in place just need to find some tips. I love the sound compared to those old rusty glasspacks. Up next is new steering wheel.

Espy.
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shopking72 · 05-01-2012, 10:56 PM

I painted my front calipers and painted the rear hubs black. Loaded up the wheels and im going up to the tire store tomorrow to get them all mounted up!

**67cheby** · 05-01-2012, 11:06 PM

Going to look great !
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shopking72 · 05-01-2012, 11:44 PM

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Going to look great !
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Thanks man!

casey g · 05-02-2012, 01:15 AM

Bought some 20" colorado customs Empire III rims today for $200. They cost $3,500 new. The guy didn't know what he had nor did
I. Pretty excited
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**67cheby** · 05-02-2012, 10:14 AM

WOW, great deal on the rims, post a picture of them !

casey g · 05-02-2012, 02:26 PM

here are a few pics

i cleaned up a small spot on the spoke

and a quick photo shop on my truck

casey g · 05-04-2012, 01:04 AM

and a quick photo shop on my truck

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I cant stop going into the garage to look at the wheels. Can't wait to put them on!
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ItsRandy · 05-05-2012, 02:13 AM

I've been doing wiring for about a week. I bought a Painless wiring harness, Optishift transmission controller, dual electric fans and controller, oil cooler fan and relay. Trying to meld all of these systems together has been like a slow migrain headache, you think it will go away soon but never does. I probably have about 40 hours in it and I'm not finished.

**67cheby** · 05-02-2012, 03:04 PM

Nice !

casey g · 05-02-2012, 03:16 PM

Ya. For 200 bucks I'm super happy. Now just need to get some springs. I have some dropped control arms. But not sure if I want to use them. But it would save me some money for now.
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Harpie · 05-02-2012, 11:20 PM

Set the cab off the 71 now gotta get the frame blasted and coated and ready to start putting her back together!
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Scott Webster · 05-03-2012, 12:17 PM

Made appointment for inspection.

almstlo · 05-03-2012, 05:27 PM

drove it to work

midniteblues · 05-03-2012, 10:12 PM

Got this for it

I've been wanting a tilt

re1 · 05-03-2012, 11:59 PM

did some prep on my buddy buckets

shawno72 · 05-05-2012, 02:14 AM

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05-01-2012, 08:02 AM	#3
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well yesterday.... Installed some guages, cleaned up the engine bay and just have been collecting parts. My recent score were these poverty caps I scored for $50.

05-01-2012, 08:29 AM	#4
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I took truck out for its first cruise. It ran beautiful. Still have some air in the breaks. I went to a swap meet and found rear slider for ten bucks and a bench seat for fifteen. The buckets are pushing me too far forward. I like the way they feel but I have long legs and need the room. Took truck down to my moms and took her for a ride. We went over and saw my brother and he remembers my Dad and I driving into the yard in 1972. He was very emotional and it made for a great moment. I was 8 years old and remember it vaguely. I do remember watching rudolph the red nose and Dad asking me iof I want to go get a new truck and the salesman helping me up into the truck. Any way I am very happy to be able to drive the truck and can't wait to get all the bugs out of it. __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

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RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: What did you do to your truck today! This was last night. I yanked out some heated coils and finished assembling my front suspension. I installed 2.5" drop spindles with 2" drop coils and did the caster mod by moving my lca forward .75". Had to do a little "massaging" as the caster mod moves the coil forward along with the lca . All turned out great and now I have a solid front suspension that should give me a nice ride. I hope to find out how nice by June and be driving this again . It's been a little over 8 years since I parked it. Gah! Attached Images

05-01-2012, 11:09 AM	#6
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Did not do a thing on my '67 yesterday. I did however go to my son's house and help him a little putting the 454 back in his '70 swb stepper. He had to take the engine out to fix some oil leaks on the oil pain and timing chain cover. I almost forgot he also replaced the oil pan because it was not giving enough clearance between it and the cross memeber. While I was there we talked over plans for the '71 he is building to sell, plans for the work on my '67 swb stepper and the upcoming the car show season. I guess I need to take pictures of his truck and post them on here. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

05-01-2012, 03:15 PM	#7
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,652	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Done for the day! New plugs(all 8 of the old ones look dark gray), LOF, diff & trans full, dwell & timing both fine, vac gauge shows 17in, cleaned/oiled the K&N, clutch adjust & lube cross shaft, tire rotation, and pulled the drivers door panel off to fix a recent clunking sound. The OO installed chrome metal door speakers, and the magnet fell off & was banging around inside the door. Rest of the day belongs to me!

05-01-2012, 03:49 PM	#8
bigdog57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: krugerville Tx Posts: 81	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I bought a gas pedal assembly and saddle tanks that came off a 71-72 over the weekend from some one at the TMS swapmeet. __________________ Bigdog

05-01-2012, 05:24 PM	#9
Espy71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 13	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Just finished removing old glasspacks and replaced with Flowmaster Super 44's. Welded everything in place just need to find some tips. I love the sound compared to those old rusty glasspacks. Up next is new steering wheel. Espy. Posted via Mobile Device

05-01-2012, 10:56 PM	#10
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I painted my front calipers and painted the rear hubs black. Loaded up the wheels and im going up to the tire store tomorrow to get them all mounted up! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB- 4.5 Front and 5 Rear Drop, 406/TH350 1966 Caprice 1968 Impala (Frame Off LSX Project) 2001 Tahoe LT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

05-01-2012, 11:06 PM	#11
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Going to look great ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-02-2012, 01:15 AM	#13
casey g Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coeur d'alene ID Posts: 509	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bought some 20" colorado customs Empire III rims today for $200. They cost $3,500 new. The guy didn't know what he had nor did I. Pretty excited Posted via Mobile Device

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67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: What did you do to your truck today! WOW, great deal on the rims, post a picture of them ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-02-2012, 02:26 PM	#15
casey g Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coeur d'alene ID Posts: 509	Re: What did you do to your truck today! here are a few pics i cleaned up a small spot on the spoke and a quick photo shop on my truck

05-04-2012, 01:04 AM	#16
casey g Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coeur d'alene ID Posts: 509	Re: What did you do to your truck today! and a quick photo shop on my truck [/QUOTE] I cant stop going into the garage to look at the wheels. Can't wait to put them on! Posted via Mobile Device

05-05-2012, 02:13 AM	#17
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I've been doing wiring for about a week. I bought a Painless wiring harness, Optishift transmission controller, dual electric fans and controller, oil cooler fan and relay. Trying to meld all of these systems together has been like a slow migrain headache, you think it will go away soon but never does. I probably have about 40 hours in it and I'm not finished.

05-02-2012, 03:04 PM	#18
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nice ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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05-02-2012, 03:16 PM	#19
casey g Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coeur d'alene ID Posts: 509	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Ya. For 200 bucks I'm super happy. Now just need to get some springs. I have some dropped control arms. But not sure if I want to use them. But it would save me some money for now. Posted via Mobile Device

05-02-2012, 11:20 PM	#20
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Set the cab off the 71 now gotta get the frame blasted and coated and ready to start putting her back together! Posted via Mobile Device

05-03-2012, 12:17 PM	#21
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05-03-2012, 05:27 PM	#22
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05-03-2012, 10:12 PM	#23
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