What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 166 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Possmguts · 08-15-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kilrcady

Very nice work my friend. I have no patience

Me either lol... I'm learning it as I go...

VWNate1 · 08-15-2016, 01:57 PM

@ Possum ;

You're doing a really good job there and giving confidence to others to try it , always a good thing .

Possmguts · 08-15-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

@ Possum ;

You're doing a really good job there and giving confidence to others to try it , always a good thing .

Thanks Nate.. I dont have a big fancy shop or all the fancy tools to be doing a restoration like this but I make due with what I do have and just go at it.. Its the first one I've gone this deep into and I'm have a good time doing it. Like my signature says... Just gotta get in there and do it. Lots of lessons learned and lots of knuckles busted, but You can never learn unless you "Just Do It"

VWNate1 · 08-15-2016, 03:05 PM

Just so ~ .

I no longer have / work in a Shop and I never was any good at body works but I agree : dive in and have a go ! .

It's usually cheaper and if you enjoy it , can be very rewarding .

Your works here are OUTSTANDING

.

7tee · 08-16-2016, 07:06 AM

I added a front spoiler that I've seen done by others...

**SoCoC10** · 08-16-2016, 10:13 AM

Grill and emblems painted.

**SoCoC10** · 08-16-2016, 10:15 AM

Oops emblems

kilrcady · 08-16-2016, 11:33 AM

What spoiler is that from

7tee · 08-16-2016, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kilrcady

What spoiler is that from

88-98 chevy/GMC front air dam Amazon and or E-bay...

*ck5566* · 08-16-2016, 03:31 PM

Lets see, last weekend I installed my new 2" drop rear coil springs and found it too raise it instead of lowering it. I did some investigating and came up with the springs were boxed wrong, they are from The Truck Shop. I called POL as they are were The Truck Shop gets the springs from and started asking questions about them and they confirmed Boxed wrong.

So now this weekend they come out and will be returning to The Truck Shop for my money back and will go by POL and get the right ones.

Pic shows what a 2" drop spring looks like installed

kilrcady · 08-16-2016, 05:13 PM

Lol

TrshTrk · 08-16-2016, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7tee

I added a front spoiler that I've seen done by others...

That looks great! I was thinking about doing this too but I think it might just end up being a road plow.

**allchevy58** · 08-16-2016, 11:33 PM

Saturday, finished hooking everything up, filled fluids and started. Started right up, set timing and carb. PURR

**SoCoC10** · 08-17-2016, 06:29 PM

Trying out the Boss 338s on the Cheyenne Super

TwoFiftyShifter · 08-17-2016, 07:26 PM

Cleaned up some excess wiring from tach install, wire loom and such. Adjusted column linkage for 3 speed.

djeCST · 08-17-2016, 07:59 PM

Welded up all the random holes in my floor and got some primer on it.

toolboxchev · 08-20-2016, 12:15 AM

Fixed some rust around the cowl, replaced the bolt bumper and straightened out the mess some kid left me with. Still do not fell sorry for the loss of his rig. HA!

OregonNed · 08-20-2016, 12:36 AM

I installed a new Forever Sharp billet wheel. Very happy with how it looks and feels

crazyjeenyus · 08-20-2016, 01:57 AM

modified my run stand project so I could bolt on the headers....

BugzC10 · 08-20-2016, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I installed a new Forever Sharp billet wheel. Very happy with how it looks and feels

Like that wheel.

Is it 14" or 15"? edit: never mind, I see that wheel only comes in 14"

sKnNyPpY · 08-20-2016, 04:05 PM

Been a while in the making, but I got my Vintage Air hose kit crimped up by a local hydraulic shop, buttoned up with the new drier, and vacuumed, oiled, and charged up by my go-to shop for the stuff I can't figure out or do myself. Tightened up the belts cause they were squealing like a stuck pig after sitting for a few months...cool and quiet. Ordering up hose separators and tie downs so the damn zip ties don't break and drop the a/c lines on the alternator pulley and saw a hole in them which caused this headache in the first place.

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kilrcady · 08-20-2016, 04:28 PM

ground out leaky drip rail and resealed it.i'm not impressed with my caulking.may grind it out again

sKnNyPpY · 08-20-2016, 05:23 PM

Ordered front sway bar and new black Trim Parts carpet in addition to my hose tie downs, cuz free shipping and 6 months financing...yeah, don't tell the wifey, she'll only notice when she rides in it a few months from now..."wow, your door panels and roof (headliner) look so good" was the last time she rode in Black Betty...erm, yes honey...

In The Ten Ring · 08-20-2016, 05:24 PM

I am going to cheat. Yesterday my dad and I got the carb back on, we put the radiator core support rubber bushings in, and we began to put the new-to-me radiator core support on.

Today I have just asked questions and called NAPA for info.

66clow · 08-20-2016, 06:50 PM

Got busy doing some body work thanks to the use of George Barris's nephew's shop that is next to his place. Working in 100 weather is no fun. Well it is fun once I saw I accomplished something. And dang why are there so many bolts to the fender. Had to take it off to access some hard to reach dents.

08-15-2016, 01:57 PM	#4127
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,665	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II @ Possum ; You're doing a really good job there and giving confidence to others to try it , always a good thing . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

08-15-2016, 03:05 PM	#4129
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,665	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just so ~ . I no longer have / work in a Shop and I never was any good at body works but I agree : dive in and have a go ! . It's usually cheaper and if you enjoy it , can be very rewarding . Your works here are OUTSTANDING . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

08-16-2016, 07:06 AM	#4130
7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I added a front spoiler that I've seen done by others... Attached Images __________________ 1970 C/10 350/T5 SWB stepper... 1979 Corvette 350/Auto T-top... 2010 Acura RL... 2015 2500HD Z-71 Silverado...

08-16-2016, 10:13 AM	#4131
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Grill and emblems painted. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

08-16-2016, 10:15 AM	#4132
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Oops emblems Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

08-16-2016, 11:33 AM	#4133
kilrcady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: central NJ Posts: 102	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II What spoiler is that from

08-16-2016, 03:31 PM	#4135
ck5566 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Rancho Mirage, Ca. Posts: 875	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Lets see, last weekend I installed my new 2" drop rear coil springs and found it too raise it instead of lowering it. I did some investigating and came up with the springs were boxed wrong, they are from The Truck Shop. I called POL as they are were The Truck Shop gets the springs from and started asking questions about them and they confirmed Boxed wrong. So now this weekend they come out and will be returning to The Truck Shop for my money back and will go by POL and get the right ones. Pic shows what a 2" drop spring looks like installed Attached Images

08-16-2016, 05:13 PM	#4136
kilrcady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: central NJ Posts: 102	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Lol

08-16-2016, 11:33 PM	#4138
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Saturday, finished hooking everything up, filled fluids and started. Started right up, set timing and carb. PURR __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

08-17-2016, 06:29 PM	#4139
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Trying out the Boss 338s on the Cheyenne Super Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

08-17-2016, 07:26 PM	#4140
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cleaned up some excess wiring from tach install, wire loom and such. Adjusted column linkage for 3 speed. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

08-17-2016, 07:59 PM	#4141
djeCST Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 68	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Welded up all the random holes in my floor and got some primer on it. __________________ Dennis '70 CST/10 '55 Bel Air wagon

08-20-2016, 12:15 AM	#4142
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 Fixed some rust around the cowl, replaced the bolt bumper and straightened out the mess some kid left me with. Still do not fell sorry for the loss of his rig. HA!

08-20-2016, 12:36 AM	#4143
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I installed a new Forever Sharp billet wheel. Very happy with how it looks and feels Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-20-2016, 01:57 AM	#4144
crazyjeenyus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lethbridge Alberta, Canada Posts: 167	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II modified my run stand project so I could bolt on the headers.... Attached Images __________________ '67 c10 '65 c10



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08-20-2016, 04:05 PM	#4146
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Been a while in the making, but I got my Vintage Air hose kit crimped up by a local hydraulic shop, buttoned up with the new drier, and vacuumed, oiled, and charged up by my go-to shop for the stuff I can't figure out or do myself. Tightened up the belts cause they were squealing like a stuck pig after sitting for a few months...cool and quiet. Ordering up hose separators and tie downs so the damn zip ties don't break and drop the a/c lines on the alternator pulley and saw a hole in them which caused this headache in the first place. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

08-20-2016, 04:28 PM	#4147
kilrcady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: central NJ Posts: 102	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II ground out leaky drip rail and resealed it.i'm not impressed with my caulking.may grind it out again

08-20-2016, 05:23 PM	#4148
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ordered front sway bar and new black Trim Parts carpet in addition to my hose tie downs, cuz free shipping and 6 months financing...yeah, don't tell the wifey, she'll only notice when she rides in it a few months from now..."wow, your door panels and roof (headliner) look so good" was the last time she rode in Black Betty...erm, yes honey... __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

08-20-2016, 05:24 PM	#4149
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I am going to cheat. Yesterday my dad and I got the carb back on, we put the radiator core support rubber bushings in, and we began to put the new-to-me radiator core support on. Today I have just asked questions and called NAPA for info.

08-20-2016, 06:50 PM	#4150
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 873	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got busy doing some body work thanks to the use of George Barris's nephew's shop that is next to his place. Working in 100 weather is no fun. Well it is fun once I saw I accomplished something. And dang why are there so many bolts to the fender. Had to take it off to access some hard to reach dents.

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