What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 167 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jgr · 02-20-2017, 05:46 PM

Putting some of the final touches on fabricating a corvette front suspension in my 67

71threequarterton · 02-20-2017, 11:08 PM

Truck has been idling ROUGH all of a sudden. I pulled off the air/fuel mixture screws(Edelbrock 1406) and those puppies were covered with a bunch of gunk. Cleaned those off and the truck idles a little better now. I think I need to give the carb a good cleaning and adjusting though.

jessemthompson · 02-20-2017, 11:27 PM

Added some C10 emblems and took the boy out for a ride. Can't beat 75 degrees in February.

James the III · 02-21-2017, 05:37 PM

Got in a fight with wife over it..

She; when are you going to do something with it
me; the money for it when to the 10th anv. trip you wanted..
before that it was to help my mother
before that to help your parents
before that it was your sisters kid..
Sorry, I'll make sure thetruck is done before helping anyone or giving you the vaca you want again

VWNate1 · 02-21-2017, 06:46 PM

Ouch .

James, finding the right Woman is tough .if she's worth it, just bite the bullet and work with it .

Mine is, I know I'm blessed .

Andy4639 · 02-21-2017, 08:15 PM

New windshield installed in the Ramp rat truck today! Looks great the guy did a heck of a job.
The first picture is of the old one.

bigguy69 · 02-22-2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by andy4639

new windshield installed in the ramp rat truck today! Looks great the guy did a heck of a job.
The first picture is of the old one.

is that a new window seal? It looks good. I need to fix mine but i heard that it is hard with the chrome in it.

flashed · 02-20-2017, 07:57 PM

Looks great ,like a different truck under there .

NoStopN · 02-20-2017, 11:40 PM

I got one of the bedsides off today.

TheCougarine · 02-21-2017, 12:29 AM

Today I finally had time to start polishing the trucks paint. I'm happy with the results from a few hours of work, its not exactly super shiny by any means but its a huge improvement over how oxidized the paint was. It at least looks like the trucks red now. Some of the paint is probably too far gone but I'm hoping with a little more work I can get some more shine out of it.

VWNate1 · 02-21-2017, 01:30 AM

Remember to wax each panel after you've polished it else the paint will soon look worse than it did before .

I like this rig .

TheCougarine · 02-22-2017, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

Remember to wax each panel after you've polished it else the paint will soon look worse than it did before .

I like this rig .

Thanks man and yea I think one more time going over it with polish then a coat of wax will get it about where I want it or at least as good as this paint will ever be.

KQQL IT · 02-21-2017, 02:04 AM

Upper radiator hose, pump to carb fuel line.
Realized the radiator and thermostat housing are dying, and I have a ton of cleaning to do.
I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Putting around in Old blue.

NoStopN · 02-21-2017, 07:45 PM

I have no experience with budgeting with a wife. It helps, since my budget is so small to start with.

bean · 02-24-2017, 12:19 PM

Andy
What did that mirror come out of?

Andy4639 · 02-24-2017, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bean

Andy
What did that mirror come out of?

I try and get them out of 2007-12 GM trucks. I have two more complete units.

toolboxchev,
you talking about a mirror not working?

If so what's the problem? I have all the diagrams for the different hook ups. The wiring is basic but the connectors are a little different depending on the models.
I have also found some sensor want read right with some of the mirrors I have.

bean · 02-24-2017, 12:20 PM

Andy
What did that mirror come out of?

**ohboy321** · 02-24-2017, 04:57 PM

NH temps have been in the mid 60's, so I got motivated to work on the truck today.

I replaced my steering gear last summer, but the steering was getting sloppy again by fall. I then garaged it for the winter.

Today I hooked up a rope to the steering wheel so I could move it back and forth while underneath. I found that all 4 bolts on the steering gear were loose and it was moving up and down when I turned the wheel. 1 bolt had backed out about 1/2 and inch.

I replaced all 4 bolts and lock washers and torqued them to spec. I will keep a closer I on it when driving season returns in April.

I also replaced the center Yankee 77 marker light with a better one I picked up last fall.

**ohboy321** · 02-24-2017, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

use red locktight too

Thanks Firedemon, I thought about it but wasn't sure. I will now do that based on your suggestion.

ghalperin · 02-24-2017, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ohboy321

Thanks Firedemon, I thought about it but wasn't sure. I will now do that based on your suggestion.

You should check your frame for cracks at the bolt holes. They tend to crack when the bolts are loose.

**ohboy321** · 02-24-2017, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ghalperin

You should check your frame for cracks at the bolt holes. They tend to crack when the bolts are loose.

The frame looks fine, but I am wondering if the bolt holes are out of round from things moving around. One of the bolts I replaced looked like it was beat up by side to side movement.

kilrcady · 02-24-2017, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

a little color

nice color

toolboxchev · 02-25-2017, 12:12 AM

Did a little fabrication and wound up with this...

66clow · 02-25-2017, 05:45 PM

Went to a car show and then took the c10 to the sea and rode my monster bike.

OregonNed · 02-25-2017, 07:17 PM

A nice day for once so I pulled into the car port and put in my restored hood hinges. Nice to get some good, firm hinges in.

02-20-2017, 05:46 PM	#1
jgr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: saginaw Mi. Posts: 70	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Putting some of the final touches on fabricating a corvette front suspension in my 67 Attached Images

02-20-2017, 11:08 PM	#2
71threequarterton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Coast Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Truck has been idling ROUGH all of a sudden. I pulled off the air/fuel mixture screws(Edelbrock 1406) and those puppies were covered with a bunch of gunk. Cleaned those off and the truck idles a little better now. I think I need to give the carb a good cleaning and adjusting though. __________________ -Jim 71 Chevrolet C20 94 GMC Yukon 4x4

02-20-2017, 11:27 PM	#3
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 957	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Added some C10 emblems and took the boy out for a ride. Can't beat 75 degrees in February.

02-21-2017, 05:37 PM	#4
James the III Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: lowell ma Posts: 750	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got in a fight with wife over it.. She; when are you going to do something with it me; the money for it when to the 10th anv. trip you wanted.. before that it was to help my mother before that to help your parents before that it was your sisters kid.. Sorry, I'll make sure thetruck is done before helping anyone or giving you the vaca you want again

02-21-2017, 06:46 PM	#5
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,625	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ouch . James, finding the right Woman is tough .if she's worth it, just bite the bullet and work with it . Mine is, I know I'm blessed . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

02-21-2017, 08:15 PM	#6
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? Chapter II New windshield installed in the Ramp rat truck today! Looks great the guy did a heck of a job. The first picture is of the old one. 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.

02-20-2017, 07:57 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looks great ,like a different truck under there .

02-20-2017, 11:40 PM	#9
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I got one of the bedsides off today. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

02-21-2017, 12:29 AM	#10
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I finally had time to start polishing the trucks paint. I'm happy with the results from a few hours of work, its not exactly super shiny by any means but its a huge improvement over how oxidized the paint was. It at least looks like the trucks red now. Some of the paint is probably too far gone but I'm hoping with a little more work I can get some more shine out of it.

02-21-2017, 01:30 AM	#11
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,625	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Remember to wax each panel after you've polished it else the paint will soon look worse than it did before . I like this rig . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

02-21-2017, 02:04 AM	#13
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,192	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Upper radiator hose, pump to carb fuel line. Realized the radiator and thermostat housing are dying, and I have a ton of cleaning to do. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Putting around in Old blue. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

02-21-2017, 07:45 PM	#14
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I have no experience with budgeting with a wife. It helps, since my budget is so small to start with. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

02-24-2017, 12:19 PM	#15
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 915	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Andy What did that mirror come out of?

02-24-2017, 12:20 PM	#17
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 915	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Andy What did that mirror come out of?

02-24-2017, 04:57 PM	#18
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 278	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II NH temps have been in the mid 60's, so I got motivated to work on the truck today. I replaced my steering gear last summer, but the steering was getting sloppy again by fall. I then garaged it for the winter. Today I hooked up a rope to the steering wheel so I could move it back and forth while underneath. I found that all 4 bolts on the steering gear were loose and it was moving up and down when I turned the wheel. 1 bolt had backed out about 1/2 and inch. I replaced all 4 bolts and lock washers and torqued them to spec. I will keep a closer I on it when driving season returns in April. I also replaced the center Yankee 77 marker light with a better one I picked up last fall. Attached Images



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02-25-2017, 12:12 AM	#23
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 Did a little fabrication and wound up with this... Attached Images Last edited by toolboxchev; 02-25-2017 at 12:14 AM. Reason: Because I am!

02-25-2017, 05:45 PM	#24
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went to a car show and then took the c10 to the sea and rode my monster bike.

02-25-2017, 07:17 PM	#25
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II A nice day for once so I pulled into the car port and put in my restored hood hinges. Nice to get some good, firm hinges in. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

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