What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 161 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-04-2017, 07:32 PM

I put the '88 Chevy split bench in. Don't mind the tools on the floorboard. Next is a rubber mat!

**Boog** · 01-04-2017, 09:16 PM

TFS. I've got that same 60/40 seat in blue.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-04-2017, 09:52 PM

We're in the mix of a MAJOR storm and I had to use my driver. Judging by the refills, the wiper system probably hasn't been used in decades. I bought some replacements - yeah right, they're nothing but rubber with a clip and don't work. At any rate, I broke out some spare OEMs, and they fit like they're supposed to. So I ordered another two pair.

The wiper system was a bit slow, but with use it recalled its former glory. I had removed the wiper arms months ago, but since then the truck promoted from thoughts of parting it out.

In hindsight I'd have lubed the joints some. That and WD-40 the spindles where the arms attach. I dried them by hand, but WD was the ticket, plus they'd have been easier to attach.

Moral of the story is you can buy OEM refills, don't give up on these jewels, and even when chances of success are high, take the time to do it right the first time.

tommys72 · 01-06-2017, 05:30 PM

Looked at it nestled in the garage....snow and ice on the ground still and its way to cold to do anything to it anyway

Andy4639 · 01-06-2017, 07:45 PM

Low 40's then it dropped down into the 30's but I got the booster installed and the push rod adjusted and I now have power brakes on the Ramp Rat!
Took it out and filled it with gas and drove around to check the heat and deforst it worked good.
Brakes did too!

mud.man.rj · 01-06-2017, 08:06 PM

That booster is just to shiney compared to the rest...

Andy4639 · 01-06-2017, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

That booster is just to shiney compared to the rest...

Dave K. · 01-08-2017, 10:57 AM

After a lot of deliberation on rim and tire size choices I picked up this set of CUCV Blazer 15 x 8 rims. Going to run 31s with these and install hubcaps. Though not correct for my 68 50th it will give the "stance" I want. Thanks for all of the input from folks here in helping direct me on this.

toolboxchev · 01-08-2017, 12:48 PM

I drove it around in the snow and ice, 47 years young, 12 since I have owned it. I wonder how many Toyotas are doing that? Ha, not!

Andy4639 · 01-08-2017, 03:37 PM

30* outside but I got the dash back in the Ramp Rat!

Oil gauge worked speedo not so much. I guess I'll go back out and start taking the heater core out. I called O Reillys and they will have it Tuesday.

Andy4639 · 01-08-2017, 05:54 PM

Heater core is out and waiting on new one to arrive on Tuesday.
Last picture is all the crap that came out of it.

**ohboy321** · 01-08-2017, 05:12 PM

I hooked up the battery tender. The reality of winter in NH has set in, the roads are covered with sand and salt, and it it won't be going anywhere until April at the earliest.

I have new front springs in the garage, and will be installing those sometime in March.

firedemon · 01-08-2017, 06:35 PM

amazing how much crap mice can pack in there

74baggedbug · 01-08-2017, 08:16 PM

Installed the floor back in the truck

**Boog** · 01-08-2017, 09:44 PM

That's a pretty floor alright. I am curious though about the closed in area in the left front area of the bed.

74baggedbug · 01-09-2017, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

That's a pretty floor alright. I am curious though about the closed in area in the left front area of the bed.

Retractable license plate.. when I bought the truck the previous owner installed the roll pan but no spot for the license plate

Andy4639 · 01-08-2017, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firedemon

amazing how much crap mice can pack in there

You can say that again!
The truck sat for I know of 2 years in the man's field beside his shop. The first time I ever stopped and looked at it.
It's come a long ways but has a long way to go too!

b.sharp · 01-09-2017, 05:10 PM

Took my old 70 c20 workhorse out for a pick up run in the 14 degree weather Saturday. I couldn't believe it actually started and didn't miss a beat. Don't make them like they used to.

custom10nut · 01-08-2017, 10:34 PM

Nothing. It 20 degrees outside here in SC. Tomorrow more of the same. But, it will be 70 degrees on Thursday.

ya gotta love winter in the Deep South.

**Boog** · 01-08-2017, 10:56 PM

Yeah, same here. The thermometer on the side of the shop showed less than 30 all day. We still have snow on the ground too.

matthamby · 01-08-2017, 11:55 PM

We got almost 6" of snow here, wife wanted me to take her out in the truck yesterday, until I reminded her the heat isn't great in it!

Metaldoc · 01-09-2017, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custom10nut

Nothing. It 20 degrees outside here in SC. Tomorrow more of the same. But, it will be 70 degrees on Thursday.

ya gotta love winter in the Deep South.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Yeah, same here. The thermometer on the side of the shop showed less than 30 all day. We still have snow on the ground too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthamby

We got almost 6" of snow here, wife wanted me to take her out in the truck yesterday, until I reminded her the heat isn't great in it!

It was so cold here the door was frozen closed on my igloo this morning.

Big Block · 01-09-2017, 12:06 PM

We only got 3" of snow Friday night thru Saturday morning but it started out as sleet so there's a nice layer of about 1/2" of ice under the snow. Temperatures are not supposed to be above freezing until tomorrow at noon. But the bright side is 69 degrees by Friday afternoon. Secondary road are still ice covered. Yeah, I know what you people up north are thinking. 3" is a joke. Not when most cities in the south don't have enough snow removal equipment. We just don't get enough snow to justify the cost of equipment or manpower to run it.

**Boog** · 01-09-2017, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

It was so cold here the door was frozen closed on my igloo this morning.

Well you win.

74baggedbug · 01-11-2017, 12:56 AM

My buddy did this on my glovebox.. my roof and bottom of my doors are done in zarape.. I gave him creative freedom and this is what he came up with

01-04-2017, 07:32 PM	#1
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I put the '88 Chevy split bench in. Don't mind the tools on the floorboard. Next is a rubber mat! __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-04-2017, 09:16 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,435	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II TFS. I've got that same 60/40 seat in blue. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-04-2017, 09:52 PM	#3
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We're in the mix of a MAJOR storm and I had to use my driver. Judging by the refills, the wiper system probably hasn't been used in decades. I bought some replacements - yeah right, they're nothing but rubber with a clip and don't work. At any rate, I broke out some spare OEMs, and they fit like they're supposed to. So I ordered another two pair. The wiper system was a bit slow, but with use it recalled its former glory. I had removed the wiper arms months ago, but since then the truck promoted from thoughts of parting it out. In hindsight I'd have lubed the joints some. That and WD-40 the spindles where the arms attach. I dried them by hand, but WD was the ticket, plus they'd have been easier to attach. Moral of the story is you can buy OEM refills, don't give up on these jewels, and even when chances of success are high, take the time to do it right the first time. __________________ 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

01-06-2017, 05:30 PM	#4
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looked at it nestled in the garage....snow and ice on the ground still and its way to cold to do anything to it anyway __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-06-2017, 07:45 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Low 40's then it dropped down into the 30's but I got the booster installed and the push rod adjusted and I now have power brakes on the Ramp Rat! Took it out and filled it with gas and drove around to check the heat and deforst it worked good. Brakes did too! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-06-2017, 08:06 PM	#6
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That booster is just to shiney compared to the rest... __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-08-2017, 10:57 AM	#8
Dave K. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 575	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II After a lot of deliberation on rim and tire size choices I picked up this set of CUCV Blazer 15 x 8 rims. Going to run 31s with these and install hubcaps. Though not correct for my 68 50th it will give the "stance" I want. Thanks for all of the input from folks here in helping direct me on this. Attached Images

01-08-2017, 12:48 PM	#9
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I drove it around in the snow and ice, 47 years young, 12 since I have owned it. I wonder how many Toyotas are doing that? Ha, not!

01-08-2017, 03:37 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II 30* outside but I got the dash back in the Ramp Rat! Oil gauge worked speedo not so much. I guess I'll go back out and start taking the heater core out. I called O Reillys and they will have it Tuesday. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-08-2017, 05:54 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Heater core is out and waiting on new one to arrive on Tuesday. Last picture is all the crap that came out of it. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-08-2017, 05:12 PM	#12
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 283	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I hooked up the battery tender. The reality of winter in NH has set in, the roads are covered with sand and salt, and it it won't be going anywhere until April at the earliest. I have new front springs in the garage, and will be installing those sometime in March.

01-08-2017, 06:35 PM	#13
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II amazing how much crap mice can pack in there

01-08-2017, 08:16 PM	#14
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed the floor back in the truck

01-08-2017, 09:44 PM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,435	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That's a pretty floor alright. I am curious though about the closed in area in the left front area of the bed. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-09-2017, 05:10 PM	#18
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took my old 70 c20 workhorse out for a pick up run in the 14 degree weather Saturday. I couldn't believe it actually started and didn't miss a beat. Don't make them like they used to. Attached Images



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01-08-2017, 10:34 PM	#19
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nothing. It 20 degrees outside here in SC. Tomorrow more of the same. But, it will be 70 degrees on Thursday. ya gotta love winter in the Deep South.

01-08-2017, 10:56 PM	#20
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,435	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yeah, same here. The thermometer on the side of the shop showed less than 30 all day. We still have snow on the ground too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-08-2017, 11:55 PM	#21
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We got almost 6" of snow here, wife wanted me to take her out in the truck yesterday, until I reminded her the heat isn't great in it!

01-09-2017, 12:06 PM	#23
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We only got 3" of snow Friday night thru Saturday morning but it started out as sleet so there's a nice layer of about 1/2" of ice under the snow. Temperatures are not supposed to be above freezing until tomorrow at noon. But the bright side is 69 degrees by Friday afternoon. Secondary road are still ice covered. Yeah, I know what you people up north are thinking. 3" is a joke. Not when most cities in the south don't have enough snow removal equipment. We just don't get enough snow to justify the cost of equipment or manpower to run it.

01-11-2017, 12:56 AM	#25
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My buddy did this on my glovebox.. my roof and bottom of my doors are done in zarape.. I gave him creative freedom and this is what he came up with

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