What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[VWNate1]

I scratched the heck out of the beautiful paint in my bed but it's my work rig so no real harm done .

[firedemon]

yesterday sanded primed and sound deadner the doors today the new panels from grumpy he does good work

[GR8-68]

I found out my drivers door doesn't fit as the po didn't install the new rocker correctly

[66clow]

Removed the roof caulking

[special-K]

Cleaned top end parts so they are ready to go when I get my valve job back. Soaked the new polished finned aluminum front differential cover I just got in muriatic acid solution so it was a closer match to the old same type rear cover, slots, and overall condition of my '72.

[Raleighswb]

Washed the dust off to motivate me.

[RodnRudy]

I spot painted the maroon on the cab, trying to retain most of the old paint job.

[firedemon]

got my new inside heater box in today too dark for pics try tomorrow

[Mator]

Added a few shinny pieces. Not complete yet but hopefully tonight.
I went from this to shinny.

[rustytruck50]

Replaced the drivers headlight, tossed out the faded dash mat and 86'd the crappy seat cover in my new to me '72.

[Raleighswb]

Originally Posted by Mator

Added a few shinny pieces. Not complete yet but hopefully tonight.
I went from this to shinny.

Real nice!

[Myoldtruck]

I pulled the truck into the garage and started doing the 3spd on the floor to original 4spd on the floor conversion. I cut out the floor to install the high hump. I rust primered floor pans, they had some surface rust on them. I removed the old 3 speed trans. Tomorrow will be another day.

[RINC]

Just got home with a tailgate I found locally. Have it just sitting in there. Internal parts need to be installed but hey ..... I'll be able to haul stuff without the fear of said stuff rolling out of the bed.

[chevytruckguy70]

Finally completed the refurbish and installed my grille. The little lady isn't looking too bad.

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by chevytruckguy70

Finally completed the refurbish and installed my grille. The little lady isn't looking too bad.

WOW thats just nice all over ....congrats .....

[chevytruckguy70]

Thanks. It's coming around. Not a show truck, just a fun everyday driver.

[Crappie Hog]

Gave her a good bath today after starting her up for the first time in 12 years. She smoked a bit when I first started her up but quickly cleared up. I didn't even have to clean the points off and shes perfect. May try and put some wax on her tomorrow.

[66clow]

Tried to see if some jb weld will seal a small leak. Fingers crossed.

[VWNate1]

JB Weld or any other Epoxy , isn't much good for cooling system leaks , I'm keen to hear how it works here .

[66clow]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

JB Weld or any other Epoxy , isn't much good for cooling system leaks , I'm keen to hear how it works here .

Seems to be a hair line crack and only leaks after I turn it off. I've seen mixed reviews online. All I will have lost is about 30 minutes of my time. Cheaper than $200. I'll update you, probably won't get it out till the weekend.

[VWNate1]

How many pounds pressure cap are you running ? .

Always remember : the boiling point of plain water goes up 3° for each pound of pressure so few vehicles ever need more than a 3# cap .

Many can run fine with a marginal cooling system and no pressure at all but the coolant will evaporate as you drive .

Slowly but it's a thing to think about ~ I've driven across America with klunkers that couldn't take any cooling system pressure at all without leaking .

[jethro5333]

got my insurance yesterday. going to get tags today. drive this weekend?

[flashed]

Jethro, that is a good looking truck ,you know we would be willing to look at more pics of it.

[hamjet]

Put some 265/70/15 cooper tires on the back. time for inspection...

[Metaldoc]

Test drive around the block and back. All seems good with all the rest of the parts on.