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Pont406 · 05-13-2012, 03:50 PM

4l80e is ready to go. Still waiting on driveshaft. Dont want to cut original shaft in case I'll go back to th400. Picked up 2 spare wheels for $20. More parts next week.

Tmwoodall · 05-15-2012, 10:13 PM

Ordered my Bowtie overdrives 2004r today. Ouch/excited.

68GMCCustom · 05-15-2012, 10:25 PM

Level 3?

Tmwoodall · 05-15-2012, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Level 3?

2. Engine should be putting out right at/just under 400

RINC · 05-15-2012, 10:55 PM

Yesterday one of my mechanics helped me out. He got all the running lights, marker an brake lights working.

Got the title in my name today. Tomorow I hope to get off work early nuff to run it thru emisions again so can get it tagged an registered

Hotrob72 · 05-15-2012, 11:32 PM

Changed my grill out to get rid of the black one and used a do it yourself bedliner kit.
I kinda hate bedliners although my bed was in pretty poor shape to start with.

Lloyd C. · 05-15-2012, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

Well I didn't do anything TO my truck but I did do some stuff FOR it. I started enclosing my shop which is where I will (hopefully) finish the teardown and restoration. And I unpackaged my new welder which will (again hopefully) help with that as well.

Exact same welder I have. You'll love it.

thewyseone · 05-16-2012, 09:10 PM

well yesterday i got my grant wood steering wheel on,today i took a break and cleaned my veloster.

mtruckr · 05-17-2012, 10:23 AM

Today, I talked to my truck nicely... VERY nicely. With a bit of sweat starting to run down my neck...

I was sitting in a line of traffic waiting to get through a stop sign...
the engine was warm, but after 3 or 4 minutes... when it was my turn to get with it or get out of the way... it DIED.

YIKES!

I mildly panicked and prob flooded it a wee bit. Shoulda just pulled the choke-
but after 30 seconds of self-cursing and 'waving' to the folks behind me (can't believe that NO ONE honked)... got it started and took my place in line.

Life goes on... sometimes there's just a bit of excitement thrown in to remind you who is in charge ! (I was probably just getting reminded to drive the darn thing more frequently)

Today I'm using it to haul around a sofa for someone, so maybe my attention will be rewarded...

RexDodge · 05-17-2012, 10:30 AM

Installed the fuel filler door! Yes....

lil hoodlum · 05-17-2012, 11:30 AM

I've een on vacation this week so I have had plenty of time to take care of and fix quite a few things this week so far.

Changed oil and oil filter.
Checked transmission oil.
Replaced fuel filter.
Replaced starter with a rebuilt unit.
Cleaned up some electrical contacts in starting circuit.
Replaced ignition switch.
Repacked wheel bearings and greased up all suspension parts.

Drove out to the lake to do some fishing yesterday. No luck!

Going out again today!

Keith

magwakeenercew2jh · 05-17-2012, 09:27 PM

All but the ignition and one ground wire done on the Vintage Air. The cables were a b*^$h. But, that's because I do them about every six years. Hahahaha!

Dropped her off of the jacks to look at some wheel rub clearances. No apparent problems.

More cab work tomorrow. Short of adding fluids, and a trip to the A/C guy, I'm pretty much done under the hood....Maybe.

Waiting for bumper bolts. Gotta fill the differential. adjust the e-brake. Find the brake fluid leak up front. That's the worst part of this build so far.
Stainless lines. I'm having a real issue finding where the crap is coming from.

I'll have to pull the a/c controls out again because I'm still doing duct work and radio, etc.

Here are some pics from today:

http://tinyurl.com/7fdbgm2

chevy72pu · 05-17-2012, 09:44 PM

Gave it a ride on my new to me lift.

Rob H. · 05-20-2012, 09:22 AM

I loaded the truck up and went to the Spring Willys Reunion on Friday. I had enough Jeep parts on the truck to squat it a bit LOL! This was it's longest excursion from home, 200 mile round trip.

Bennett68C10 · 05-20-2012, 06:20 PM

Tore my front suspension back apart and installed my porterbuilt tubular control arms and bags. Only got the driver side done, still need to do the passenger side.

Andy4639 · 05-20-2012, 09:05 PM

I ordered these night before last!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=525344

ItsRandy · 05-21-2012, 01:30 AM

Let's see...I got my steering column (with all the new parts) back in. Got my new master cylinder bolted on but still have to install the proportioning valve and hook up the brake lines. Got some more of the wiring done (safety switch, brake light switch, cigarette lighter and steering column). The 100 amp alt I got from Jeg's has a short or something, shooting sparks out the back and only charging 13.1 volts so I took it off and sending it back tomorrow. I ordered my new Dakota digital VHX gauges from Summit last week...waiting for the UPS guy.

RINC · 05-21-2012, 02:10 PM

Dang. All I did was bleed my brakes an passed the smog test.

Well atleast my driver is a legal driver now !

Andy4639 · 05-21-2012, 06:44 PM

Got the LED front turn signals in today!
Now I have all my lights LED with a normal flasher.

magwakeenercew2jh · 05-21-2012, 08:33 PM

[QUOTE=Andy4639;5393023]Got the LED front turn signals in today!
Now I have all my lights LED with a normal flasher.

Beautiful lights!!!

It's been busy around here. What a pain the ebrake was today. Cleaned up some of the Vintage Air wiring and temporarily "fitted" the steering wheel and glove box door.

Day off the truck tomorrow for honey-doos. I'll see what happens Wed.

Andy4639 · 05-21-2012, 08:37 PM

Inside the truck looks nice man! I like that wheel. Where did it come from?

fastwillie 696969 · 05-21-2012, 08:39 PM

i wash it

magwakeenercew2jh · 05-21-2012, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Inside the truck looks nice man! I like that wheel. Where did it come from?

I just looked at my Paypal stuff from way back and can't find the E-Slay transaction. The wheel was made in Italy for marine use. I used a Grant adapter and had to screw around to get the horn set up correctly. But real leather and wood. And nicely made. I think it was worth the effort.

I know the mfg. started with an "M". And the guys that were selling it were a marine outfitter from Tennessee or Kentucky, if I remember correctly. But, the older I get, the more my mind's like a colander.

Here's the wheel without all the wires around it.

Andy4639 · 05-21-2012, 11:54 PM

I like it looks good and well made. Italain to!

mud.man.rj · 05-22-2012, 12:42 AM

Well got my inner/outer rockers/cab corners and new doors done and painted to match interior, seat back in again too. Also most of bodywork on front of truck, primed and painted semi black for now, getting closer to back on the street, just waiting for the new rims and tires still, a few more weeks for sure, lots of time for more bodywork.

05-13-2012, 03:50 PM	#4026
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: What did you do to your truck today! 4l80e is ready to go. Still waiting on driveshaft. Dont want to cut original shaft in case I'll go back to th400. Picked up 2 spare wheels for $20. More parts next week. Attached Images

05-15-2012, 10:13 PM	#4027
Tmwoodall Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 632	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Ordered my Bowtie overdrives 2004r today. Ouch/excited. __________________ www.tomthetruck.blogspot.com <-- Aka build thread.

05-15-2012, 10:25 PM	#4028
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Level 3? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

05-15-2012, 10:55 PM	#4030
RINC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People Posts: 468	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Yesterday one of my mechanics helped me out. He got all the running lights, marker an brake lights working. Got the title in my name today. Tomorow I hope to get off work early nuff to run it thru emisions again so can get it tagged an registered __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

05-15-2012, 11:32 PM	#4031
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Changed my grill out to get rid of the black one and used a do it yourself bedliner kit. I kinda hate bedliners although my bed was in pretty poor shape to start with. Attached Images __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

05-16-2012, 09:10 PM	#4033
thewyseone Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: johnstown pa Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your truck today! well yesterday i got my grant wood steering wheel on,today i took a break and cleaned my veloster.

05-17-2012, 10:23 AM	#4034
mtruckr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: roswell georgia Posts: 164	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today, I talked to my truck nicely... VERY nicely. With a bit of sweat starting to run down my neck... I was sitting in a line of traffic waiting to get through a stop sign... the engine was warm, but after 3 or 4 minutes... when it was my turn to get with it or get out of the way... it DIED. YIKES! I mildly panicked and prob flooded it a wee bit. Shoulda just pulled the choke- but after 30 seconds of self-cursing and 'waving' to the folks behind me (can't believe that NO ONE honked)... got it started and took my place in line. Life goes on... sometimes there's just a bit of excitement thrown in to remind you who is in charge ! (I was probably just getting reminded to drive the darn thing more frequently) Today I'm using it to haul around a sofa for someone, so maybe my attention will be rewarded...

05-17-2012, 10:30 AM	#4035
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed the fuel filler door! Yes.... Attached Images

05-17-2012, 11:30 AM	#4036
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I've een on vacation this week so I have had plenty of time to take care of and fix quite a few things this week so far. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked transmission oil. Replaced fuel filter. Replaced starter with a rebuilt unit. Cleaned up some electrical contacts in starting circuit. Replaced ignition switch. Repacked wheel bearings and greased up all suspension parts. Drove out to the lake to do some fishing yesterday. No luck! Going out again today! Keith

05-17-2012, 09:27 PM	#4037
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! All but the ignition and one ground wire done on the Vintage Air. The cables were a b*^$h. But, that's because I do them about every six years. Hahahaha! Dropped her off of the jacks to look at some wheel rub clearances. No apparent problems. More cab work tomorrow. Short of adding fluids, and a trip to the A/C guy, I'm pretty much done under the hood....Maybe. Waiting for bumper bolts. Gotta fill the differential. adjust the e-brake. Find the brake fluid leak up front. That's the worst part of this build so far. Stainless lines. I'm having a real issue finding where the crap is coming from. I'll have to pull the a/c controls out again because I'm still doing duct work and radio, etc. Here are some pics from today: http://tinyurl.com/7fdbgm2 Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

05-17-2012, 09:44 PM	#4038
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Gave it a ride on my new to me lift. Attached Images __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"

05-20-2012, 09:22 AM	#4039
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I loaded the truck up and went to the Spring Willys Reunion on Friday. I had enough Jeep parts on the truck to squat it a bit LOL! This was it's longest excursion from home, 200 mile round trip. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

05-20-2012, 06:20 PM	#4040
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Tore my front suspension back apart and installed my porterbuilt tubular control arms and bags. Only got the driver side done, still need to do the passenger side. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-20-2012, 09:05 PM	#4041
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I ordered these night before last! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=525344 __________________ 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.

05-21-2012, 01:30 AM	#4042
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Let's see...I got my steering column (with all the new parts) back in. Got my new master cylinder bolted on but still have to install the proportioning valve and hook up the brake lines. Got some more of the wiring done (safety switch, brake light switch, cigarette lighter and steering column). The 100 amp alt I got from Jeg's has a short or something, shooting sparks out the back and only charging 13.1 volts so I took it off and sending it back tomorrow. I ordered my new Dakota digital VHX gauges from Summit last week...waiting for the UPS guy. Attached Images Last edited by ItsRandy; 05-21-2012 at 01:38 AM.



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05-21-2012, 02:10 PM	#4043
RINC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People Posts: 468	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Dang. All I did was bleed my brakes an passed the smog test. Well atleast my driver is a legal driver now ! __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

05-21-2012, 06:44 PM	#4044
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the LED front turn signals in today! Now I have all my lights LED with a normal flasher. __________________ 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.

05-21-2012, 08:33 PM	#4045
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! [QUOTE=Andy4639;5393023]Got the LED front turn signals in today! Now I have all my lights LED with a normal flasher. Beautiful lights!!! It's been busy around here. What a pain the ebrake was today. Cleaned up some of the Vintage Air wiring and temporarily "fitted" the steering wheel and glove box door. Day off the truck tomorrow for honey-doos. I'll see what happens Wed. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

05-21-2012, 08:37 PM	#4046
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Inside the truck looks nice man! I like that wheel. Where did it come from? __________________ 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.

05-21-2012, 08:39 PM	#4047
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i wash it Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-21-2012, 11:54 PM	#4049
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I like it looks good and well made. Italain to! __________________ 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.

05-22-2012, 12:42 AM	#4050
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! Well got my inner/outer rockers/cab corners and new doors done and painted to match interior, seat back in again too. Also most of bodywork on front of truck, primed and painted semi black for now, getting closer to back on the street, just waiting for the new rims and tires still, a few more weeks for sure, lots of time for more bodywork.

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