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**special-K** · 08-24-2018, 07:33 AM

I painted the grille. Paint was fading off and needed freshening up. I got new lights and lenses since those were all dulled out and lights far from clear. I used the same charcoal color I put on the wheels. I wanted the grille to still look factory while matching the wheels. I was originally trying to match wheels to grille but came out darker. I like the grille a touch darker, kinda like the W/T grille but lighter. Last fall I put a new third brake light and tail lamps in to freshen up the rear.

Before. Can't tell how bad the paint is faded off, but dull and aged looking for sure:
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Freshened up. A minor thing, but all lenses on truck now are clear and fresh:

Just keeping 'er alive with a touch of pride

mikelom · 12-05-2018, 10:09 PM

Picked up a set of used firestone tires from my friend's garage and installed them on my truck. Got an alignment also.

hb32 · 01-07-2019, 02:56 AM

Pre fitted the roll pan before paint.

hb32 · 01-15-2019, 02:20 PM

Roll pan installed and body moulding removed.

shifty · 04-15-2019, 09:05 AM

Phase 1 of front-end work done this weekend. Grilled pulled apart, buffed/polished/waxed, lights replaced with 'Eagle Eye' OEM style replacements off Amazon. Might be able to see again while driving after dark now.

Picked up a brand front and rear bumper off Craigslist for $150 total last week also, looked up model numbers on Summit and Amazon - normally $750-$850 for same bumpers there.

Now waiting on replacement rub strip for front bumper and hoping to score a pre-painted green grille and filler piece that sits between grille and bumper before going there.

Some before/after action:

Just call me Sean · 01-11-2021, 11:54 PM

Changed the brakes and one rotor the other day and noticed the upper control arm bushings are worn out on the drivers side. Then I noticed the control arm is also rusted by one bushing and needs to be replaced entirely. Then I noticed one of the bolts is missing the offset washer which is causing it to move around even more. Picked some up at the junkyard.

70GMCer · 01-12-2021, 07:53 AM

upgraded my 97 Sierra to the nbs truck brake master cylinder. No more soft pedal going to the floor. Now I have a good brake pedal & shorter stops

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 01-13-2021, 02:20 AM

Put Rear Air Bags Air Compressor 5 Gallon Tank For Later Train Horns And Some Rear Ridge 20” Light bar

Just call me Sean · 01-16-2021, 12:16 AM

I picked up the new control arm to go with the bolts:

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 01-17-2021, 12:03 AM

Got air Bags Air Compressor and air Tank next up Train Horns mounted Everything Were Spare Went Fab all Brackets

Just call me Sean · 01-17-2021, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971 GMC SHORTY

Got air Bags Air Compressor and air Tank next up Train Horns mounted Everything Were Spare Went Fab all Brackets

You replacing the springs with bags or doing helper bags?

Just call me Sean · 01-17-2021, 12:39 AM

Changed the control arm. The bushings weren't even that bad. The movement from the missing washer distorted the control arm. As usual found another bad part while working on it. The pitman arm is loose on the shaft and the nut is all the way tight. I think it's the shaft not the arm.

Just call me Sean · 01-17-2021, 11:30 PM

Worked on the '99. Spliced the gas gauge wires, have to see how it works but I think it will need the sender. Changed some PCV thing that had broken clip ears and would blow off sometimes with a big smelly puff of smoke. Added the missing headlight/key in ignition buzzer. I have the DRL module that was missing but I'm not sure if I want to put it in.

Gunner41 · 01-23-2021, 04:11 PM

Same thing I have the past week. Trying to figure out why my Aux fan will not work on my 3500? Ughhhhh

Just call me Sean · 02-02-2021, 02:34 PM

This damn thing keeps blowing off. It's new, busted the ears off like the one I replaced.

Just call me Sean · 03-14-2021, 06:23 PM

I've been hearing this noise, sounded like the alternator bearing. The noise got pretty loud today, so I removed the alternator belt and started it up. Well... it was the alternator bearing making noise, but the louder noise was something separate. I think the transmission is close to dying. I just put that thing in there, and it looked recently rebuilt.

Just call me Sean · 03-14-2021, 10:51 PM

Had a chance to check it out better. Luckily not the transmission, but the noise was pretty close to it.

Just call me Sean · 03-15-2021, 12:07 AM

So this dust shield whatever thing broke off, so I had to cut it off. Bearing is fine. That's all I can do tonight, have to pick up the mount and alternator tomorrow.

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 03-15-2021, 11:34 PM

The Boss (Grandson) wanted to Help And I Had To do Front Brakes And Wheel Bearings

Just call me Sean · 04-24-2021, 03:38 PM

The temperature door motor for the '99 is bad. I managed to get it to open to cool and unplugged it, so I have a/c again.

Just call me Sean · 04-24-2021, 08:48 PM

I changed the master cylinder reservoir on the '93. Hopefully that will stop the leaking. I changed the master cylinder twice.

Just call me Sean · 05-14-2021, 07:12 PM

Sudden tire failure at 70MPH on the expressway while pulling my trailer. Chewed up the rim a bit.

Just call me Sean · 06-24-2021, 09:56 PM

Picked up a hitch from the junkyard. I'm going to have to cut the old one off my truck.

Just call me Sean · 06-26-2021, 09:29 PM

A few pics of the old hitch.

Gunner41 · 07-05-2021, 11:42 PM

Pulled off my grill to find power steering pump cooler leak and fixed. Now I replaced my gtill and Im pulling my hair out trying to find a 97 3500 Grill emblem that doesn't cost $100+. I cant help it I like the gold look on the grill.

08-24-2018, 07:33 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? I painted the grille. Paint was fading off and needed freshening up. I got new lights and lenses since those were all dulled out and lights far from clear. I used the same charcoal color I put on the wheels. I wanted the grille to still look factory while matching the wheels. I was originally trying to match wheels to grille but came out darker. I like the grille a touch darker, kinda like the W/T grille but lighter. Last fall I put a new third brake light and tail lamps in to freshen up the rear. Before. Can't tell how bad the paint is faded off, but dull and aged looking for sure: Freshened up. A minor thing, but all lenses on truck now are clear and fresh: Just keeping 'er alive with a touch of pride Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-26-2018 at 07:38 AM.

12-05-2018, 10:09 PM	#2
mikelom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GA Posts: 104	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Picked up a set of used firestone tires from my friend's garage and installed them on my truck. Got an alignment also.

01-07-2019, 02:56 AM	#3
hb32 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada Posts: 255	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Pre fitted the roll pan before paint. Attached Images __________________ Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle.

01-15-2019, 02:20 PM	#4
hb32 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada Posts: 255	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Roll pan installed and body moulding removed. Attached Images __________________ Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle.

04-15-2019, 09:05 AM	#5
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Phase 1 of front-end work done this weekend. Grilled pulled apart, buffed/polished/waxed, lights replaced with 'Eagle Eye' OEM style replacements off Amazon. Might be able to see again while driving after dark now. Picked up a brand front and rear bumper off Craigslist for $150 total last week also, looked up model numbers on Summit and Amazon - normally $750-$850 for same bumpers there. Now waiting on replacement rub strip for front bumper and hoping to score a pre-painted green grille and filler piece that sits between grille and bumper before going there. Some before/after action: Attached Images __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-12-2021, 07:53 AM	#7
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? upgraded my 97 Sierra to the nbs truck brake master cylinder. No more soft pedal going to the floor. Now I have a good brake pedal & shorter stops Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-13-2021, 02:20 AM	#8
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Put Rear Air Bags Air Compressor 5 Gallon Tank For Later Train Horns And Some Rear Ridge 20” Light bar Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

01-17-2021, 12:03 AM	#10
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Got air Bags Air Compressor and air Tank next up Train Horns mounted Everything Were Spare Went Fab all Brackets Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

01-23-2021, 04:11 PM	#14
Gunner41 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 94	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Same thing I have the past week. Trying to figure out why my Aux fan will not work on my 3500? Ughhhhh

03-15-2021, 11:34 PM	#19
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? The Boss (Grandson) wanted to Help And I Had To do Front Brakes And Wheel Bearings Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

07-05-2021, 11:42 PM	#25
Gunner41 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 94	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Pulled off my grill to find power steering pump cooler leak and fixed. Now I replaced my gtill and Im pulling my hair out trying to find a 97 3500 Grill emblem that doesn't cost $100+. I cant help it I like the gold look on the grill.



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