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RINC · 06-24-2012, 04:45 AM

I drove mine on the freeway for the 3rd time ! Longest trip yet.

Speedo is off but it made the 45 mile round trip to a buddies for the UFC fights.

ItsRandy · 06-24-2012, 11:12 PM

I got both fenders hung and adjusted (had to take one off and touch-up both on the inside), readjusted the driver's door, installed parking brake assembly with cable, wired and installed the side marker lights, installed the tail light and back-up light lenses, installed the hood hinges and hood latch, installed and adjusted the hood (the hood still needs some fine tuning).

Bennett68C10 · 06-25-2012, 08:08 AM

Looks awesome ItsRandy, and I love the 502

big_al_71 · 06-25-2012, 10:27 AM

Greased it, changed oil and filter. Wiped it down...Pouring raining for the last three days..

Clrussell · 06-26-2012, 01:01 PM

brought it to town!!!! i got one u bolt plate on and have to make a different one for the passengerside.. but its finally back to town instead of 20 miles away.. got a window tint ticket on the way to pick it up.. tonight im hoping to finish up the other u bolt plate, hook up the brakes, tighten all the bolts up and spray a little black paint on the frame.. got a couple pics of it outside the shop

Clrussell · 06-26-2012, 01:03 PM

not really sure why the pics are sideways?

Rob H. · 06-26-2012, 01:19 PM

Blew it up

. Yesterday actually, started pulling the sheet metal off the front of the 67 and gonna pull the 327 and put in the 72. But it's snowballing, I'm gonna go ahead and put in the rockers and cab supports and add power steering and detail the front frame and the engine and under the hood 67 front end going back on it! So yea it'll be down for a bit.

Jimbabwe · 06-26-2012, 04:17 PM

Hit the paint supply place and had them match the color and mix a couple of cans to spray my auto column and grant removable hub.
Turned out to be Holly Green. A '72 f@#d truck color.

Rob H. · 06-27-2012, 11:38 AM

I got this far on my 67 tear down.

I've got alot of cleaning to do on the 327 and gonna replace pan and valve cover gaskets and front and rear seal. This engine only has 89K on it.

magwakeenercew2jh · 06-27-2012, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clrussell

not really sure why the pics are sideways?

Great truck!!!!

Well, maybe they can be turned this way:

Beersnob · 06-27-2012, 12:28 PM

Patched a hole behind the door.

Dunenutt · 06-27-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Great truck!!!!

Well, maybe they can be turned this way:

Now I REALY want to find a truck to cut up! That thing is awesome!

Andy4639 · 06-27-2012, 02:45 PM

Nothing fance just pressured washed the underside. I try and clean it 2 a year it was nice out so I gave it a good cleaning. Well best I could in the drive way.

snj8198 · 06-28-2012, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beersnob

Patched a hole behind the door.

I don't see a gun rack in the rear window, so... how did that happen?

zellway · 06-28-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snj8198

I don't see a gun rack in the rear window, so... how did that happen?

I was just thinking the same thing.

Clrussell · 06-28-2012, 11:21 AM

Thanks for turning the pics! And for the comments! Almost finished It last night, but our awesome parts store doesn't carry brake hoses for older chevy trucks apparently.. And I broke a bolt off and the bolt getting place was closed when I got there.. So first thing this morning I got a bolt and rolled it back out of the shop.. Maybe tomorrow it'll be finished
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magwakeenercew2jh · 06-28-2012, 11:47 PM

Worst build day ever...But it's over.

It's a personal thang...I hate screwing around with the windows. I was gone on a road trip for about four weeks. Almost every night I thought about that passenger window that I left with
unfinished electric window wiring and mechanism install. They were good thoughts. Today, I got a chance to go to the shop at 8:15. I was going to "beat the heat".

When I figured out the nuances of the install when I put in the driver's side, I figured I'd do the same thing on the passenger's side in about an hour.

After pulling everything out of the door (except the door opening hardware), I found out that I was going to have to come in from the top with the window
glass and "carrier" in order to hook on the three "slider buttons". Not so with the first door. Maybe it was me, being a right-hander and left-brainer.

All's well that ends well, I guess. At 2:30, though. I guess it was 85 degrees F.....Felt like 120.

Still have to do the final wiring and the passenger door panel. BTW, great quality on this electric window kit from ECE. It was a present.
But I think it was about five bills. I definitely paid the price today.

ItsRandy · 07-01-2012, 01:32 AM

Got my back glass and my passengers side door glass, with power, installed. I like the way it looks.

magwakeenercew2jh · 07-01-2012, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsRandy

Got my back glass and my passengers side door glass, with power, installed. I like the way it looks.

Nice. You're moving right along.....

68C20 CST · 07-01-2012, 01:52 AM

Got all the sidemarker wiring fixed and now working.

magwakeenercew2jh · 07-01-2012, 04:54 PM

I must be getting SOMEWHERE....I now have a list!!!!

Today, it was:

Finish wiring the electric windows; Cut and install kick panel(s) carpet; Install both door panels.

dhaymaker · 07-01-2012, 06:51 PM

When you get to the "punch card", you're well on your way! I've been watching your build and it's really nice to see you working towards the ultimate realization of your plans and dreams. All too often people give up on their projects...doesn't look like that's happening here. Keep after it, we are watching and you are providing a lot of motivation for some of the other builders. Thanks, and good luck. It won't be long now! don

magwakeenercew2jh · 07-01-2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhaymaker

When you get to the "punch card", you're well on your way! ....snip... Thanks, and good luck. It won't be long now! don

That was really nice....And motivating.

My "Thanks" to YOU!

elf w/capital T · 07-01-2012, 08:31 PM

spent the day with the wife, first day off in 15 days, but i touched up my rear window rust repair a bit. glad thats done :-)

jmdemon55 · 07-01-2012, 09:07 PM

Finished up the brake system overhaul,(it has brakes again!!)and replaced the front wheel bearings and seals why we were at it.

06-24-2012, 04:45 AM	#4251
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! I drove mine on the freeway for the 3rd time ! Longest trip yet. Speedo is off but it made the 45 mile round trip to a buddies for the UFC fights. __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

06-24-2012, 11:12 PM	#4252
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got both fenders hung and adjusted (had to take one off and touch-up both on the inside), readjusted the driver's door, installed parking brake assembly with cable, wired and installed the side marker lights, installed the tail light and back-up light lenses, installed the hood hinges and hood latch, installed and adjusted the hood (the hood still needs some fine tuning). Attached Images

06-25-2012, 08:08 AM	#4253
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Looks awesome ItsRandy, and I love the 502 __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-25-2012, 10:27 AM	#4254
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Greased it, changed oil and filter. Wiped it down...Pouring raining for the last three days.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-26-2012, 01:01 PM	#4255
Clrussell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 209	Re: What did you do to your truck today! brought it to town!!!! i got one u bolt plate on and have to make a different one for the passengerside.. but its finally back to town instead of 20 miles away.. got a window tint ticket on the way to pick it up.. tonight im hoping to finish up the other u bolt plate, hook up the brakes, tighten all the bolts up and spray a little black paint on the frame.. got a couple pics of it outside the shop Attached Images __________________ 61 apache

06-26-2012, 01:03 PM	#4256
Clrussell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 209	Re: What did you do to your truck today! not really sure why the pics are sideways? __________________ 61 apache

06-26-2012, 01:19 PM	#4257
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Blew it up. Yesterday actually, started pulling the sheet metal off the front of the 67 and gonna pull the 327 and put in the 72. But it's snowballing, I'm gonna go ahead and put in the rockers and cab supports and add power steering and detail the front frame and the engine and under the hood 67 front end going back on it! So yea it'll be down for a bit. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

06-26-2012, 04:17 PM	#4258
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Hit the paint supply place and had them match the color and mix a couple of cans to spray my auto column and grant removable hub. Turned out to be Holly Green. A '72 f@#d truck color. Attached Images

06-27-2012, 11:38 AM	#4259
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got this far on my 67 tear down. I've got alot of cleaning to do on the 327 and gonna replace pan and valve cover gaskets and front and rear seal. This engine only has 89K on it. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

06-27-2012, 12:28 PM	#4261
Beersnob Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 65	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Patched a hole behind the door.

06-27-2012, 02:45 PM	#4263
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! Nothing fance just pressured washed the underside. I try and clean it 2 a year it was nice out so I gave it a good cleaning. Well best I could in the drive way. __________________ 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.

06-28-2012, 11:21 AM	#4266
Clrussell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 209	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Thanks for turning the pics! And for the comments! Almost finished It last night, but our awesome parts store doesn't carry brake hoses for older chevy trucks apparently.. And I broke a bolt off and the bolt getting place was closed when I got there.. So first thing this morning I got a bolt and rolled it back out of the shop.. Maybe tomorrow it'll be finished Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 61 apache

06-28-2012, 11:47 PM	#4267
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! Worst build day ever...But it's over. It's a personal thang...I hate screwing around with the windows. I was gone on a road trip for about four weeks. Almost every night I thought about that passenger window that I left with unfinished electric window wiring and mechanism install. They were good thoughts. Today, I got a chance to go to the shop at 8:15. I was going to "beat the heat". When I figured out the nuances of the install when I put in the driver's side, I figured I'd do the same thing on the passenger's side in about an hour. After pulling everything out of the door (except the door opening hardware), I found out that I was going to have to come in from the top with the window glass and "carrier" in order to hook on the three "slider buttons". Not so with the first door. Maybe it was me, being a right-hander and left-brainer. All's well that ends well, I guess. At 2:30, though. I guess it was 85 degrees F.....Felt like 120. Still have to do the final wiring and the passenger door panel. BTW, great quality on this electric window kit from ECE. It was a present. But I think it was about five bills. I definitely paid the price today. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

07-01-2012, 01:32 AM	#4268
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my back glass and my passengers side door glass, with power, installed. I like the way it looks. Attached Images

07-01-2012, 01:52 AM	#4270
68C20 CST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 41	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got all the sidemarker wiring fixed and now working.



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07-01-2012, 04:54 PM	#4271
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! I must be getting SOMEWHERE....I now have a list!!!! Today, it was: Finish wiring the electric windows; Cut and install kick panel(s) carpet; Install both door panels. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

07-01-2012, 06:51 PM	#4272
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: What did you do to your truck today! When you get to the "punch card", you're well on your way! I've been watching your build and it's really nice to see you working towards the ultimate realization of your plans and dreams. All too often people give up on their projects...doesn't look like that's happening here. Keep after it, we are watching and you are providing a lot of motivation for some of the other builders. Thanks, and good luck. It won't be long now! don __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

07-01-2012, 08:31 PM	#4274
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: What did you do to your truck today! spent the day with the wife, first day off in 15 days, but i touched up my rear window rust repair a bit. glad thats done :-)

07-01-2012, 09:07 PM	#4275
jmdemon55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: East Peoria, Illinois Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished up the brake system overhaul,(it has brakes again!!)and replaced the front wheel bearings and seals why we were at it.

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