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hopped up · 12-13-2011, 10:19 AM

I drove my truckto work in the rain! Been driving it since fri, first time I've been able to do that since I got it. Feels really good ,just gotta get my brake lights working and I'll drive it everyday
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Woogeroo · 12-13-2011, 03:05 PM

I ordered some parts... and checked the tracking number on some others.

yeah, hard morning for sure.

-W

Money Pit C-10's · 12-13-2011, 05:53 PM

I sat in mine and made big-block noises.
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markeb01 · 12-13-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Money Pit C-10's

I sat in mine and made big-block noises.
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A popular past time for sure. Welcome to the forum!

wutnxt · 12-13-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Money Pit C-10's

I sat in mine and made big-block noises.
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Okay thats just funny......

E911manager · 12-13-2011, 07:47 PM

Uhm with your mouth or something else??
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"El Jalapeno 66" · 12-13-2011, 10:13 PM

today i finish with all the engine work, engine start and runs great

jbgroby · 12-14-2011, 09:48 AM

Martha Stewart would NOT be happy, the Green does not co-ordinate with the udder color.

"El Jalapeno 66" · 12-15-2011, 01:44 AM

Jajajaja i know, something different, thats why i named "el jalapeno"

jbgroby · 12-15-2011, 09:27 AM

Spicy

Money Pit C-10's · 12-15-2011, 07:11 PM

Thanks Mark! And E911, you've taken something pure and made it...nasty! Anyway, for the last two days I've been clearing out the garage so I can work. I've got the 66 up on jackstands and the wheels are off. Guess I'll start by finishing the brakes. I converted it to 5-lug by swapping in a 12-bolt and front spindles and brakes from an 85 Suburban (for the thicker rotors). I have a brand new CPP brake booster/master cylinder/proportioning valve setup all installed. the factory Suburban drums are all rebulit and the brake lines are run from the rear up to the firewall. Also, the front calipers/pads/rotors are new and installed. I just need to drill the frame to run the rubber lines through (like the later C-10's) and finish up the hard lines. Then fill with fluid and bleed and we should have brakes, cause you know brakes are soooo important when your truck doesn't even run. So to recap, I've done absolutely nothing to my truck today.

E911manager · 12-16-2011, 12:22 AM

Snuck out and put the front end back on. Cut down the salvaged front frame clip to manageable pieces so I can mock up the front bumper mounts. Heading to get more metal tomorrow for a weekend of welding. Sorry if I offended anyone on my reply to Money Pit's post.
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Money Pit C-10's · 12-16-2011, 12:46 AM

It's all good E911. I was just messin' with ya. But to be clear, I made the noises with my mouth. lol

E911manager · 12-18-2011, 12:39 AM

Tacked the front bumper mounts in place. My shop floor is a little uneven so I hope it is straight!!! LOL!!
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Bardahl · 12-18-2011, 02:31 AM

Put a starter in my 68 Anni. edition

Rayo · 12-18-2011, 10:47 AM

looked at it and got the hell out of the garage!

70inline6 · 12-18-2011, 06:04 PM

Finally got the emergency brake cable (that had to be made) installed and my rear brakes back together. The rear end had been up on jack stands for over two months! lol. Now I can at least push it around the yard. I may even get it running next weekend.

T2vigil · 12-18-2011, 06:38 PM

I finally got started on the motor assembly. Ported the head, gasket match and reassembled. Crank in and torqued and got the pistons in and the rods torqued. Head on and torqued. Thats where it stopped. The crankshaft thrust plate was broke and I had to order another one but at least I got the majority done. This will be the last work for a while, I get my shoulder operated on wednesday. Nothing serious but it will put me out for about a month.

markeb01 · 12-18-2011, 08:06 PM

Good luck with the surgery.

C4 Metal Werks · 12-18-2011, 08:13 PM

I had an amplifier, dual dash speakers and kick panel speakers installed with a jack to plug my smart phone into so I can stream music while driving. Sounds great and the cables hide in the ashtray.

T2vigil · 12-18-2011, 09:47 PM

Thanks Mark. Just a few bone spurs a labrum tear and grinding out some arthritus. It has been hurting for a while and I have met my deductable and since all of my Santa apointments are done now is the time. Terry

Martin64 · 12-18-2011, 10:10 PM

After moving the mounts and changing the radiator from the stock original(almost 50 year old) 6 cyl radiator to the V-8 radiator last week, I changed radiators again because the one I bought last week leaked!

E911manager · 12-18-2011, 11:16 PM

Front bumper mounts were completed along with the bed mounts and getting the Caprice tank placed..

**66ChevyMax** · 12-19-2011, 02:32 AM

Got the front of the engine installed.

glos55 · 12-19-2011, 06:16 AM

It's put away for the winter.

12-13-2011, 10:19 AM	#4376
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I drove my truckto work in the rain! Been driving it since fri, first time I've been able to do that since I got it. Feels really good ,just gotta get my brake lights working and I'll drive it everyday Posted via Mobile Device

12-13-2011, 03:05 PM	#4377
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I ordered some parts... and checked the tracking number on some others. yeah, hard morning for sure. -W

12-13-2011, 05:53 PM	#4378
Money Pit C-10's Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 10	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I sat in mine and made big-block noises. Posted via Mobile Device

12-13-2011, 07:47 PM	#4381
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Uhm with your mouth or something else?? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-13-2011, 10:13 PM	#4382
"El Jalapeno 66" Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: calexico Posts: 26	Re: What did you do to your truck today? today i finish with all the engine work, engine start and runs great Attached Images

12-14-2011, 09:48 AM	#4383
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Martha Stewart would NOT be happy, the Green does not co-ordinate with the udder color. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

12-15-2011, 01:44 AM	#4384
"El Jalapeno 66" Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: calexico Posts: 26	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Jajajaja i know, something different, thats why i named "el jalapeno"

12-15-2011, 09:27 AM	#4385
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Spicy __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

12-15-2011, 07:11 PM	#4386
Money Pit C-10's Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 10	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks Mark! And E911, you've taken something pure and made it...nasty! Anyway, for the last two days I've been clearing out the garage so I can work. I've got the 66 up on jackstands and the wheels are off. Guess I'll start by finishing the brakes. I converted it to 5-lug by swapping in a 12-bolt and front spindles and brakes from an 85 Suburban (for the thicker rotors). I have a brand new CPP brake booster/master cylinder/proportioning valve setup all installed. the factory Suburban drums are all rebulit and the brake lines are run from the rear up to the firewall. Also, the front calipers/pads/rotors are new and installed. I just need to drill the frame to run the rubber lines through (like the later C-10's) and finish up the hard lines. Then fill with fluid and bleed and we should have brakes, cause you know brakes are soooo important when your truck doesn't even run. So to recap, I've done absolutely nothing to my truck today.

12-16-2011, 12:22 AM	#4387
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Snuck out and put the front end back on. Cut down the salvaged front frame clip to manageable pieces so I can mock up the front bumper mounts. Heading to get more metal tomorrow for a weekend of welding. Sorry if I offended anyone on my reply to Money Pit's post. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-16-2011, 12:46 AM	#4388
Money Pit C-10's Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 10	Re: What did you do to your truck today? It's all good E911. I was just messin' with ya. But to be clear, I made the noises with my mouth. lol

12-18-2011, 12:39 AM	#4389
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Tacked the front bumper mounts in place. My shop floor is a little uneven so I hope it is straight!!! LOL!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-18-2011, 02:31 AM	#4390
Bardahl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Posts: 90	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put a starter in my 68 Anni. edition

12-18-2011, 10:47 AM	#4391
Rayo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 81	Re: What did you do to your truck today? looked at it and got the hell out of the garage!

12-18-2011, 06:04 PM	#4392
70inline6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 255	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally got the emergency brake cable (that had to be made) installed and my rear brakes back together. The rear end had been up on jack stands for over two months! lol. Now I can at least push it around the yard. I may even get it running next weekend.



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12-18-2011, 06:38 PM	#4393
T2vigil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evensville, TN Posts: 236	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finally got started on the motor assembly. Ported the head, gasket match and reassembled. Crank in and torqued and got the pistons in and the rods torqued. Head on and torqued. Thats where it stopped. The crankshaft thrust plate was broke and I had to order another one but at least I got the majority done. This will be the last work for a while, I get my shoulder operated on wednesday. Nothing serious but it will put me out for about a month.

12-18-2011, 08:06 PM	#4394
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Good luck with the surgery.

12-18-2011, 08:13 PM	#4395
C4 Metal Werks Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 87	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I had an amplifier, dual dash speakers and kick panel speakers installed with a jack to plug my smart phone into so I can stream music while driving. Sounds great and the cables hide in the ashtray.

12-18-2011, 09:47 PM	#4396
T2vigil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evensville, TN Posts: 236	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks Mark. Just a few bone spurs a labrum tear and grinding out some arthritus. It has been hurting for a while and I have met my deductable and since all of my Santa apointments are done now is the time. Terry

12-18-2011, 10:10 PM	#4397
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Re: What did you do to your truck today? After moving the mounts and changing the radiator from the stock original(almost 50 year old) 6 cyl radiator to the V-8 radiator last week, I changed radiators again because the one I bought last week leaked! __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

12-18-2011, 11:16 PM	#4398
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Front bumper mounts were completed along with the bed mounts and getting the Caprice tank placed.. Attached Images __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

12-19-2011, 02:32 AM	#4399
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the front of the engine installed. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

12-19-2011, 06:16 AM	#4400
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: What did you do to your truck today? It's put away for the winter.

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