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midniteblues · 07-01-2012, 10:10 PM

Went an looked at another swb step bed today,It needs some work but combining the lwb step bed I have it should make one nice bed.

CSGAS · 07-02-2012, 12:23 AM

I lost my front right hubcap.

Hey, if I don't post a picture then it didn't really happen, right?

shawno72 · 07-02-2012, 12:28 AM

Installed the lower courtesy lights, boy what a difference. Also replaced defrost hoses, not that I need them at this time of year but now the air at least blows onto the windshield.

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ItsRandy · 07-02-2012, 12:30 AM

I evacuated and charged my a/c with 134a today. It gets cold a I think I have no leaks.

fatgump · 07-02-2012, 12:52 AM

Low68 and I installed the Nolimit Wideride C10 IFS .

VWNate1 · 07-02-2012, 08:20 AM

I finsally got off my duff and installed my powerbrakes ~ note the correct GM vacuum hose and clips , brackets etc. ~ it took me a while to find the bell crank and related parts , they're in good shape but were nearly frozen having never been greased when new .

Lucky there was no wear , all I had to do was take it all apart & wire brush then grease everything and Lo ! I now have killer good brakes and am happy .

sjarrett71 · 07-02-2012, 08:37 AM

Installed a new fuel pump and replaced the rubber lines while I was at it.

**67cheby** · 07-02-2012, 09:35 AM

tore it apart !

Billett · 07-02-2012, 09:46 AM

Tore most of the wires out yesterday since the p.o. spray painted straight over them all... It would be nice if the horn didn't go off when I turned too hard haha

OJ1988 · 07-02-2012, 12:13 PM

So far today,
installed plug wires, installed water temp probe, connected carb linkage and such, sprayed primer on new valve covers.

Aost ready to fire and break in new engine!
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Clrussell · 07-02-2012, 02:09 PM

Got my front brake hoses in and found new banjo bolts, and ordered a shiny new set of headers that hopefully fit

I had the headers next day aired so that I'll have something to work on on the 4th! Nothing like an American tradition of working on your truck
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VWNate1 · 07-02-2012, 03:33 PM

Oh yeah ~ the brakes was Sunday , to - day during lunch I finally washed the poor old thing .

shawno72 · 07-02-2012, 04:01 PM

Well I got the motor this far, now just waiting on a carb from Jerry Jones.

mud.man.rj · 07-02-2012, 04:04 PM

Engine looks really good, old style water pump, what year is the engine.

shawno72 · 07-02-2012, 04:11 PM

Thank you. It's a 1970 Z28 350 with a nice Crower cam.
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magwakeenercew2jh · 07-02-2012, 04:15 PM

I guess it's the same for all of us. I seem to get about a half or less done than I think I should every "wrenching day".

Today, I planned to get all the wiring done in the cab. Instead, the gage cluster is still out and laying on the floor.

But I did get the wiring done and finished for the cig lighter (no smoking in the truck...but it'll get used for all the silly electronic stuff ...like recharging the phone...),
glove box light, patch in for the driver's electric seat, finish connections at the fuse block for the windows, panel lights, a couple of grounds, dead-ended a few of the P.O.'s
scragglers, and organized the wiring.

I'm hoping the gage cluster, aside from the tach connections, will be plug and play. Should be, I've mocked it up five times. But you all know how THAT goes.

54belair · 07-02-2012, 07:06 PM

Today, I got the hood ready for primer (epoxy) in the morning----along with that I got both front fenders sanded down, putty touched up, inside of fenders sprayed with chassic coat---and they are ready for primer as well in the morning. Have to primer early before the heat rises. Within the last week I finished up the step side bed, fenders,tailgate , etc and got the epoxy primer on them . Should get the cab back soon------ my "solid" cab ended up needing inner, outer rockers as well as kick panels and both floor sections. Oh, and work to the air boxes on both sides!!!

88fordf150 · 07-02-2012, 07:41 PM

Made my own J-Washer for my Zbar. Also found a good use for vacuum hose, makes a nice hole gromit.

mud.man.rj · 07-02-2012, 09:11 PM

You know what, nothing to my truck but a little abuse, used to working on it "every" day for the last 4 months, but today cruised and enjoyed it, finally.

Bishops Trucks · 07-03-2012, 03:35 PM

I got my front clip off so I can swap out the old tired crate motor for the 1970 LT1 out of my camaro. Just need to finish cleaning and painting before I can get the motor back in it.

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69 GMC forever · 07-03-2012, 05:11 PM

mine is all done and now up for sale

mud.man.rj · 07-03-2012, 07:15 PM

Why are you selling it, so nice all completed, enjoy it some.

88fordf150 · 07-03-2012, 07:29 PM

Installed a 16 gal. fuel cell.

Billett · 07-04-2012, 02:55 PM

Drove it in the parade!
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magwakeenercew2jh · 07-04-2012, 07:38 PM

Amazing what getting some help can do...I've been a one-man-show for almost three years on this build.

Today, Butch (who is going to do body work) had a free day so he came to help on some "mechanicals" from the punch list.

While I (almost) finished up the under-dash wiring and installed the parking brake and tin cover, Butch chased...and maybe stopped...
what I thought was a brake fluid leak, filled the differential, cleaned up the routing of the wiring on the rear harness, started the
locking down (welding) of the roll pan.

Then, together, we bled the brakes and adjusted the e-brake.

A good day.

07-01-2012, 10:10 PM	#4276
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went an looked at another swb step bed today,It needs some work but combining the lwb step bed I have it should make one nice bed. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

07-02-2012, 12:23 AM	#4277
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I lost my front right hubcap. Hey, if I don't post a picture then it didn't really happen, right? __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305.

07-02-2012, 12:28 AM	#4278
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed the lower courtesy lights, boy what a difference. Also replaced defrost hoses, not that I need them at this time of year but now the air at least blows onto the windshield. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

07-02-2012, 12:30 AM	#4279
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I evacuated and charged my a/c with 134a today. It gets cold a I think I have no leaks.

07-02-2012, 12:52 AM	#4280
fatgump Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 249	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Low68 and I installed the Nolimit Wideride C10 IFS . Attached Images

07-02-2012, 08:20 AM	#4281
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,625	Re : What I Did To My Truck Today I finsally got off my duff and installed my powerbrakes ~ note the correct GM vacuum hose and clips , brackets etc. ~ it took me a while to find the bell crank and related parts , they're in good shape but were nearly frozen having never been greased when new . Lucky there was no wear , all I had to do was take it all apart & wire brush then grease everything and Lo ! I now have killer good brakes and am happy . Attached Images __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

07-02-2012, 08:37 AM	#4282
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a new fuel pump and replaced the rubber lines while I was at it. __________________ -Scott-

07-02-2012, 09:35 AM	#4283
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: What did you do to your truck today! tore it apart ! Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

07-02-2012, 09:46 AM	#4284
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Tore most of the wires out yesterday since the p.o. spray painted straight over them all... It would be nice if the horn didn't go off when I turned too hard haha

07-02-2012, 12:13 PM	#4285
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: What did you do to your truck today! So far today, installed plug wires, installed water temp probe, connected carb linkage and such, sprayed primer on new valve covers. Aost ready to fire and break in new engine! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

07-02-2012, 02:09 PM	#4286
Clrussell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Plains Missouri Posts: 209	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my front brake hoses in and found new banjo bolts, and ordered a shiny new set of headers that hopefully fit I had the headers next day aired so that I'll have something to work on on the 4th! Nothing like an American tradition of working on your truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 61 apache

07-02-2012, 03:33 PM	#4287
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,625	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Oh yeah ~ the brakes was Sunday , to - day during lunch I finally washed the poor old thing . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

07-02-2012, 04:01 PM	#4288
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well I got the motor this far, now just waiting on a carb from Jerry Jones. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

07-02-2012, 04:04 PM	#4289
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! Engine looks really good, old style water pump, what year is the engine.

07-02-2012, 04:11 PM	#4290
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Thank you. It's a 1970 Z28 350 with a nice Crower cam. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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07-02-2012, 04:15 PM	#4291
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 guess it's the same for all of us. I seem to get about a half or less done than I think I should every "wrenching day". Today, I planned to get all the wiring done in the cab. Instead, the gage cluster is still out and laying on the floor. But I did get the wiring done and finished for the cig lighter (no smoking in the truck...but it'll get used for all the silly electronic stuff ...like recharging the phone...), glove box light, patch in for the driver's electric seat, finish connections at the fuse block for the windows, panel lights, a couple of grounds, dead-ended a few of the P.O.'s scragglers, and organized the wiring. I'm hoping the gage cluster, aside from the tach connections, will be plug and play. Should be, I've mocked it up five times. But you all know how THAT goes. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

07-02-2012, 07:06 PM	#4292
54belair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bolivar, mo Posts: 839	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today, I got the hood ready for primer (epoxy) in the morning----along with that I got both front fenders sanded down, putty touched up, inside of fenders sprayed with chassic coat---and they are ready for primer as well in the morning. Have to primer early before the heat rises. Within the last week I finished up the step side bed, fenders,tailgate , etc and got the epoxy primer on them . Should get the cab back soon------ my "solid" cab ended up needing inner, outer rockers as well as kick panels and both floor sections. Oh, and work to the air boxes on both sides!!! __________________ 1997 shortie stepside 1968 short stepside 1966 mustang 1966 chevelle ss Dont always go the cheapest route--You can save yourself into the poorhouse! My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489030

07-02-2012, 07:41 PM	#4293
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 473	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Made my own J-Washer for my Zbar. Also found a good use for vacuum hose, makes a nice hole gromit. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe

07-02-2012, 09:11 PM	#4294
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! You know what, nothing to my truck but a little abuse, used to working on it "every" day for the last 4 months, but today cruised and enjoyed it, finally.

07-03-2012, 03:35 PM	#4295
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07-03-2012, 05:11 PM	#4296
69 GMC forever Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rosedale B.C Canada... EH Posts: 102	Re: What did you do to your truck today! mine is all done and now up for sale __________________ when the smoke clears all your gunna see are my Tail lights

07-03-2012, 07:15 PM	#4297
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! Why are you selling it, so nice all completed, enjoy it some.

07-03-2012, 07:29 PM	#4298
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 473	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a 16 gal. fuel cell. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe

07-04-2012, 02:55 PM	#4299
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it in the parade! Posted via Mobile Device

07-04-2012, 07:38 PM	#4300
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! Amazing what getting some help can do...I've been a one-man-show for almost three years on this build. Today, Butch (who is going to do body work) had a free day so he came to help on some "mechanicals" from the punch list. While I (almost) finished up the under-dash wiring and installed the parking brake and tin cover, Butch chased...and maybe stopped... what I thought was a brake fluid leak, filled the differential, cleaned up the routing of the wiring on the rear harness, started the locking down (welding) of the roll pan. Then, together, we bled the brakes and adjusted the e-brake. A good day. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

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