What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 169 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hdff · 03-09-2017, 10:21 AM

installed the radio I got back from gary tayman with the speakers

shorty402 · 03-09-2017, 07:03 PM

Installed clock in open spot in gauge cluster. removed steering column, painted, and re-installed. Started removing some type of undercoating on bottom of hood applied by PO., what fun that is. Need to find some bracing to add to hood to stop bouncing in center. Just picking away waiting until spring.

Nh4clo4 · 03-09-2017, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shorty402

Installed clock in open spot in gauge cluster. removed steering column, painted, and re-installed. Started removing some type of undercoating on bottom of hood applied by PO., what fun that is. Need to find some bracing to add to hood to stop bouncing in center. Just picking away waiting until spring.

If it is undercoating, turn the hood upside down and lay rags over it and soak with kerosene, or diesel. After a few hours if comes off with a plastic scraper..
Just be careful getting rid of the rags when done.

shorty402 · 03-10-2017, 01:29 AM

Thanks for the tip.

**SoCoC10** · 03-10-2017, 10:00 AM

Gave the K10 a CLR bath followed by a coat of wax.

VWNate1 · 03-10-2017, 01:18 PM

? What did Gary Tayman to to your radio ? .

I have one and would love it it to have FM .

TIA ,

**Jcfcamaro** · 03-10-2017, 03:18 PM

Started cutting the rust out.

88Ironduke · 03-10-2017, 03:43 PM

Today I put insurance on my truck. Thank you Haggerty.

RickDeVon · 03-10-2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Ironduke

Today I put insurance on my truck. Thank you Haggerty.

Did you do it online or call them....thanks Rick

Clint72 · 03-11-2017, 03:00 AM

Today I undid the PO wired open choke job (choke still isn't in working order, need a pull off valve), and tried to figure out why my temp gauge isn't working, so pulled the instrument panel and found some cut and spliced wires.
Just bought the rig about 2 weeks ago, so have been doing what I can daily to get it un-rigged and daily drivable.

hamjet · 03-11-2017, 08:34 AM

Not this morning but yesterday I put my air/heater control assembly back on after removing it because the control section separated from the face plate. (common problem).. I used JB weld to hold it together, seems to hold, we'll see how long it lasts. the other problem was the heater fan would not work. first thing I checked was the ground wire on the blower motor. sure enough, BAD GROUND... all is well in my universe once again....

74baggedbug · 03-11-2017, 11:05 AM

Replaced the cab and core support mounts and then took it for a spin.. after 5yrs I can see the light at the end of the tunnel

supercheyenne · 03-11-2017, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Replaced the cab and core support mounts and then took it for a spin.. after 5yrs I can see the light at the end of the tunnel

Man I love the looks of what I can see!

mud.man.rj · 03-11-2017, 03:32 PM

Beautiful hidden gem that roof, truly special..
Mudman.

Nomadicflyer · 03-11-2017, 03:47 PM

That bed looks amazing!

All I can say is I'm a full tilt geek, when it comes to cable routing and such. Here's the block heater I installed, today. Took me an hour to figure out and fab up a way to get the wire away from the exhaust manifold above and the Y pipe below. Geek.

Next up; replace the master cylinder, shocks, start on the engine wiring and alternator. Hoping to put the fenders on, tomorrow.

Nomadicflyer · 03-11-2017, 03:56 PM

HAMJET: I'm with you. I hate the grounding issues. While doing some work in the cab, I decided to hit the grounding issues with full redneck vengeance. This was my answer to grounding problems.... install a grounding bar that reaches forward to the engine and frame to bring all the grounds together. It's hidden under the steering wheel mount, and another one up front for the engine stuff. Jeez.

I ground down a sanding disc and anvil, put a sheetmetal screw up the center, and use it to clean the metal around ground attach points. After the ground is installed, I'll paint it. SoooOOOO don't want to mess with grounding issues!

Nomadicflyer · 03-11-2017, 03:59 PM

Grounding sander

**RodnRudy** · 03-11-2017, 04:38 PM

I installed my repop sport mirrors. Side view from the driver side is great but you've got to crane your neck to get a view out of the passenger one. One of those little convex stick on mirrors should help.

iriereggaeman · 03-11-2017, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

I installed my repop sport mirrors. Side view from the driver side is great but you've got to crane your neck to get a view out of the passenger one. One of those little convex stick on mirrors should help.

I had the same problem with those mirrors...passenger side is pretty worthless. It made me want to get a huge convex mirror to cover the whole surface!

kilrcady · 03-12-2017, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

I installed my repop sport mirrors. Side view from the driver side is great but you've got to crane your neck to get a view out of the passenger one. One of those little convex stick on mirrors should help.

I made a little wedge piece out of wood and when I get a chance will have one machined out of aluminum.works great

**Boog** · 03-12-2017, 11:00 AM

Iriereggaeman
There are quite a few threads here about the mirrors. Something you might not have known is the passenger side mirror mounts further back than the left.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...acement&page=2

kilrcady · 03-11-2017, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomadicflyer

Grounding sander

Brilliant!

NoStopN · 03-11-2017, 06:45 PM

The weather scared me from doing any work on the bed of mine. So, I just drove it around town.

66clow · 03-11-2017, 07:18 PM

Got my new tags. Big thanks to Boostedc10, he donated to my cause with some good hinges. Didn't realize the hood is suppose to close so easy.

Good people on this site! No longer have to do the dance and push the back of my hood down every time. Installed a cross bar to hold down my bed wood in the rear.

iriereggaeman · 03-12-2017, 12:13 PM

Thanks kilrcady and Boog. The PO installed the mirrors, so the holes are there already. I could measure to see if they are the same distance back on the passenger and drivers side, but it's unlikely I'm going to drill new holes. I'll give the wood shim a shot.

03-09-2017, 10:21 AM	#1
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II installed the radio I got back from gary tayman with the speakers Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-09-2017, 07:03 PM	#2
shorty402 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cottage Grove, MN Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed clock in open spot in gauge cluster. removed steering column, painted, and re-installed. Started removing some type of undercoating on bottom of hood applied by PO., what fun that is. Need to find some bracing to add to hood to stop bouncing in center. Just picking away waiting until spring.

03-10-2017, 01:29 AM	#4
shorty402 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cottage Grove, MN Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Thanks for the tip.

03-10-2017, 10:00 AM	#5
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,180	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Gave the K10 a CLR bath followed by a coat of wax. 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

03-10-2017, 01:18 PM	#6
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,639	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II ? What did Gary Tayman to to your radio ? . I have one and would love it it to have FM . TIA , __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

03-10-2017, 03:18 PM	#7
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started cutting the rust out. Attached Images

03-10-2017, 03:43 PM	#8
88Ironduke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Willingboro, NJ Posts: 489	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I put insurance on my truck. Thank you Haggerty. __________________ Retired USAF - No rockets, no mortars, no bad guys shooting...No stress!!! My Build Thread: Project 72' Green http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587932

03-11-2017, 03:00 AM	#10
Clint72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Metairie Louisiana Posts: 15	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I undid the PO wired open choke job (choke still isn't in working order, need a pull off valve), and tried to figure out why my temp gauge isn't working, so pulled the instrument panel and found some cut and spliced wires. Just bought the rig about 2 weeks ago, so have been doing what I can daily to get it un-rigged and daily drivable.

03-11-2017, 08:34 AM	#11
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Not this morning but yesterday I put my air/heater control assembly back on after removing it because the control section separated from the face plate. (common problem).. I used JB weld to hold it together, seems to hold, we'll see how long it lasts. the other problem was the heater fan would not work. first thing I checked was the ground wire on the blower motor. sure enough, BAD GROUND... all is well in my universe once again.... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

03-11-2017, 11:05 AM	#12
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Replaced the cab and core support mounts and then took it for a spin.. after 5yrs I can see the light at the end of the tunnel

03-11-2017, 03:32 PM	#14
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 Beautiful hidden gem that roof, truly special.. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-11-2017, 03:47 PM	#15
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That bed looks amazing! All I can say is I'm a full tilt geek, when it comes to cable routing and such. Here's the block heater I installed, today. Took me an hour to figure out and fab up a way to get the wire away from the exhaust manifold above and the Y pipe below. Geek. Next up; replace the master cylinder, shocks, start on the engine wiring and alternator. Hoping to put the fenders on, tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Fleetside "Miss Olive" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=721563

03-11-2017, 03:56 PM	#16
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II HAMJET: I'm with you. I hate the grounding issues. While doing some work in the cab, I decided to hit the grounding issues with full redneck vengeance. This was my answer to grounding problems.... install a grounding bar that reaches forward to the engine and frame to bring all the grounds together. It's hidden under the steering wheel mount, and another one up front for the engine stuff. Jeez. I ground down a sanding disc and anvil, put a sheetmetal screw up the center, and use it to clean the metal around ground attach points. After the ground is installed, I'll paint it. SoooOOOO don't want to mess with grounding issues! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Fleetside "Miss Olive" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=721563

03-11-2017, 03:59 PM	#17
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Grounding sander Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20 Fleetside "Miss Olive" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=721563

03-11-2017, 04:38 PM	#18
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I installed my repop sport mirrors. Side view from the driver side is great but you've got to crane your neck to get a view out of the passenger one. One of those little convex stick on mirrors should help. Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net



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03-12-2017, 11:00 AM	#21
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,183	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Iriereggaeman There are quite a few threads here about the mirrors. Something you might not have known is the passenger side mirror mounts further back than the left. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...acement&page=2 __________________ 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

03-11-2017, 06:45 PM	#23
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The weather scared me from doing any work on the bed of mine. So, I just drove it around town. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

03-11-2017, 07:18 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 Got my new tags. Big thanks to Boostedc10, he donated to my cause with some good hinges. Didn't realize the hood is suppose to close so easy. Good people on this site! No longer have to do the dance and push the back of my hood down every time. Installed a cross bar to hold down my bed wood in the rear.

03-12-2017, 12:13 PM	#25
iriereggaeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 139	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Thanks kilrcady and Boog. The PO installed the mirrors, so the holes are there already. I could measure to see if they are the same distance back on the passenger and drivers side, but it's unlikely I'm going to drill new holes. I'll give the wood shim a shot.

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