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Billett · 10-10-2012, 12:06 AM

Took a trip to the junkyard and finally got a set of trim rings. Not a perfect fit, but cheap is good

DangerBoy · 10-10-2012, 01:40 AM

Changed the oil and ordered a new hood!

peglegs · 10-10-2012, 03:40 AM

finishing the brake lines so i can install the engine

1970 C10 MJW · 10-10-2012, 11:52 AM

I just bought a sway bar and rear bumper bracket from brothers truck parts, on sale, shipped them both for $205

oneoff · 10-10-2012, 12:39 PM

Got the bed assembled and ready for paint, stripped the cab to send to blasting. Sometime in the next few weeks, I'll order up the LS motor. Hopefully, it'll be done by Thanksgiving. Started it around Sept 1st. and rightly named it project "Quickie"

**nlped** · 10-10-2012, 01:42 PM

^^^Oneoff, looks like that '69 shares some wicked company!!!
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magwakeenercew2jh · 10-10-2012, 10:16 PM

I had a bunch of non-truck chores today. But, I decided to wire this up this afternoon since the "chime"
came in the mail.

In the last few de-bugging test-drives, I realized that my hearing issn't what it used to be. Over the nice rumble,
I just can't hear the click of the turn signal flasher...at least consistently...

So, taking the lead from a Forum Member and other internet wrenches, I rigged this up.

Drilled a little "solder hole" down close to the base of the flasher on each blade. Connected small wires to
bigger wires so I could but blades and connectors in the line to the chime.

I think the chime...about 80db...makes the same sound an elevator door does when it hits "your floor"....

I soldered the connectors on and made the leads longer just in case I want to put in a switch for those times you
have to sit at the light for a long time and your passenger says, "Can't you stop that infernal racket?"

ole dollor · 10-10-2012, 10:32 PM

thats something all us old fellows need....

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-10-2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ole dollor

thats something all us old fellows need....

Huh?

ole dollor · 10-11-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Huh?

yes that's what i need ....do you have an another one you would sell....

Square_78 · 10-10-2012, 11:37 PM

Swapped out my door locks today. I was really dreading having to do this. My locks were super worn out and sometimes it would take me 5 min of wiggling the key to get the stupid thing to lock. I bought some replacement GM locks a few weeks ago. Finally today i pulled off my door panels and went at it. Took me 5 seconds to remove the door lock and within 5 min I had the new one reinstalled and working. WOW that was easy! I was expecting to spend half the day working on those things. I also swapped out the ignition as well. That was even easier. Now I can lock and unlock BOTH my doors from the outside! Feels like a new truck! haha

**nlped** · 10-11-2012, 06:57 PM

Finally got motivated and got rid of the 4 wheel drum brakes and the sky high stance. Still have some work to do, but I'm close on this part. Just have to change out the U-joint to match the '84 12 bolt (Cut off the leaf spring mounts & shock mounts and welded on CPP conversion mounts...why I used it...

McGaughy 13" brake kit, Auburn diff, 3.42's, etc) I put under it, and finish up the brake lines to the CPP M/C and P/V.

The "new" stuff...McGaughy 13" front & rear brakes. 18" Boss 338's, 18x8" in front and 18x9.5" out back. Front has 2 1/2" drop spindle, 1" drop coil, 'completely rebuilt '76 upper & lower control arms, and all new MOOG '76 steering pieces/parts. Rear has CPP 4" drop coils and CPP deluxe bent bar (to clear HUGE aluminum diff cover). Exhaust is touching the rearend on the passenger side and holding it up just a tad. I'll fix that tomorrow.

I've got the complete 5.3L/4L60E swap sitting in the garage and I'm waiting on my buddy to free up some time so I can start on the Paint & Body...

Before & After...

heathbirkendahl · 10-11-2012, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

Finally got motivated and got rid of the 4 wheel drum brakes and the sky high stance. Still have some work to do, but I'm close on this part. Just have to change out the U-joint to match the '84 12 bolt (Cut off the leaf spring mounts & shock mounts and welded on CPP conversion mounts...why I used it...

McGaughy 13" brake kit, Auburn diff, 3.42's, etc) I put under it, and finish up the brake lines to the CPP M/C and P/V.

The "new" stuff...McGaughy 13" front & rear brakes. 18" Boss 338's, 18x8" in front and 18x9.5" out back. Front has 2 1/2" drop spindle, 1" drop coil, 'completely rebuilt '76 upper & lower control arms, and all new MOOG '76 steering pieces/parts. Rear has CPP 4" drop coils and CPP deluxe bent bar (to clear HUGE aluminum diff cover). Exhaust is touching the rearend on the passenger side and holding it up just a tad. I'll fix that tomorrow.

I've got the complete 5.3L/4L60E swap sitting in the garage and I'm waiting on my buddy to free up some time so I can start on the Paint & Body...

Before & After...

GREAT looking truck!

**nlped** · 10-11-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

great looking truck!

oooooffffff!!!! S-e-x-y!!!!!

rockin562 · 10-11-2012, 06:59 PM

That wheel just looks like it belongs there.
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496bb · 10-11-2012, 10:02 PM

I like that wheel!

I finally got my intake/carb/dizzy swap buttoned up and got the truck to fire up! (fun for me cause I had never done any of this) figured out i need a new battery, so this weekend will be a new battery and cables. and then maybe I'll get around to installing my new comfort grip style wheel and post pics of it.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-11-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 496bb

I like that wheel!

I finally got my intake/carb/dizzy swap buttoned up and got the truck to fire up! (fun for me cause I had never done any of this) figured out i need a new battery, so this weekend will be a new battery and cables. and then maybe I'll get around to installing my new comfort grip style wheel and post pics of it.

Cool.

I'm starting a new thread on today's happenings..."Here's How I Left My Truck".

rockin562 · 10-11-2012, 11:25 PM

i got to raise my trans tunnel today.

Shyguy · 10-12-2012, 12:08 AM

We were going to paint the inner fenders, radiator core support, inside the fenders and misc other stuff, but the weather was too cold and damp so we decided to do other stuff.

We installed the hi-torque mini starter, battery cables, distributor cap and wires, tac and heater hoses on the 454 in our latest project, '67 swb stepper.

c10boob · 10-12-2012, 12:38 AM

I adjusted the carb, installed a choke cable, changed the thermostat, fixed my oil leak, and ran sea foam through my crank case which resulted in this...

and that picture does no justice, there was a LOT more sludge than shown..

1970 C10 MJW · 10-12-2012, 08:27 AM

c10 boob what oil do u run? and filter?

c10boob · 10-12-2012, 02:36 PM

Oh this wasn't my abuse. I just bought this truck off Craigslist last week and those were my first steps in tuning it up a bit. I'm suspecting it might eat a little oil and maybe the previous owner kept filling it without doing actual oil changes, since the drain bolt was painted over with the engine block/oil pan and looked like it hadn't been removed for quite a while.

Now that the oil has been changed I'm running Valvoline with a Fram oil filter.

sjarrett71 · 10-12-2012, 11:51 PM

Found a set of 15x8 5 lug rally wheels with center caps and trim rings for $15.00 each, at the metal recyclers. Of course I bought them!

c10srule · 10-13-2012, 12:22 AM

pushed it in and out of the garage to keep paint off of it while we painted dads under hood parts for his 67

shawno72 · 10-13-2012, 12:28 AM

Nice. Any more pics?
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10-10-2012, 12:06 AM	#1
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took a trip to the junkyard and finally got a set of trim rings. Not a perfect fit, but cheap is good __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

10-10-2012, 01:40 AM	#2
DangerBoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springville, Ca Posts: 270	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Changed the oil and ordered a new hood! __________________ 2002 S10 ZR2 for the dirt. 1968 C10 shorty for the street. She said the truck would be the end of us. I still have the truck!

10-10-2012, 03:40 AM	#3
peglegs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: grants pass, oregon Posts: 390	Re: What did you do to your truck today! finishing the brake lines so i can install the engine Attached Images __________________ 1990 chevy 4x4 with a 1940 IHC body

10-10-2012, 11:52 AM	#4
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I just bought a sway bar and rear bumper bracket from brothers truck parts, on sale, shipped them both for $205 __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

10-10-2012, 12:39 PM	#5
oneoff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 174	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the bed assembled and ready for paint, stripped the cab to send to blasting. Sometime in the next few weeks, I'll order up the LS motor. Hopefully, it'll be done by Thanksgiving. Started it around Sept 1st. and rightly named it project "Quickie" Attached Images __________________ Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541803 Dennis H 1969 Chevy C10, SWB, LS3,6.2L engine 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS,BBC, Convertible

10-10-2012, 01:42 PM	#6
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ^^^Oneoff, looks like that '69 shares some wicked company!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-10-2012, 10:16 PM	#7
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 had a bunch of non-truck chores today. But, I decided to wire this up this afternoon since the "chime" came in the mail. In the last few de-bugging test-drives, I realized that my hearing issn't what it used to be. Over the nice rumble, I just can't hear the click of the turn signal flasher...at least consistently... So, taking the lead from a Forum Member and other internet wrenches, I rigged this up. Drilled a little "solder hole" down close to the base of the flasher on each blade. Connected small wires to bigger wires so I could but blades and connectors in the line to the chime. I think the chime...about 80db...makes the same sound an elevator door does when it hits "your floor".... I soldered the connectors on and made the leads longer just in case I want to put in a switch for those times you have to sit at the light for a long time and your passenger says, "Can't you stop that infernal racket?" Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 10-10-2012 at 10:27 PM.

10-10-2012, 10:32 PM	#8
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today! thats something all us old fellows need....

10-10-2012, 11:37 PM	#11
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Swapped out my door locks today. I was really dreading having to do this. My locks were super worn out and sometimes it would take me 5 min of wiggling the key to get the stupid thing to lock. I bought some replacement GM locks a few weeks ago. Finally today i pulled off my door panels and went at it. Took me 5 seconds to remove the door lock and within 5 min I had the new one reinstalled and working. WOW that was easy! I was expecting to spend half the day working on those things. I also swapped out the ignition as well. That was even easier. Now I can lock and unlock BOTH my doors from the outside! Feels like a new truck! haha __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

10-11-2012, 06:57 PM	#12
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally got motivated and got rid of the 4 wheel drum brakes and the sky high stance. Still have some work to do, but I'm close on this part. Just have to change out the U-joint to match the '84 12 bolt (Cut off the leaf spring mounts & shock mounts and welded on CPP conversion mounts...why I used it... McGaughy 13" brake kit, Auburn diff, 3.42's, etc) I put under it, and finish up the brake lines to the CPP M/C and P/V. The "new" stuff...McGaughy 13" front & rear brakes. 18" Boss 338's, 18x8" in front and 18x9.5" out back. Front has 2 1/2" drop spindle, 1" drop coil, 'completely rebuilt '76 upper & lower control arms, and all new MOOG '76 steering pieces/parts. Rear has CPP 4" drop coils and CPP deluxe bent bar (to clear HUGE aluminum diff cover). Exhaust is touching the rearend on the passenger side and holding it up just a tad. I'll fix that tomorrow. I've got the complete 5.3L/4L60E swap sitting in the garage and I'm waiting on my buddy to free up some time so I can start on the Paint & Body... Before & After... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-11-2012, 06:59 PM	#15
rockin562 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: so. ca. Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today! That wheel just looks like it belongs there. Posted via Mobile Device

10-11-2012, 10:02 PM	#16
496bb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 283	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I like that wheel! I finally got my intake/carb/dizzy swap buttoned up and got the truck to fire up! (fun for me cause I had never done any of this) figured out i need a new battery, so this weekend will be a new battery and cables. and then maybe I'll get around to installing my new comfort grip style wheel and post pics of it.

10-11-2012, 11:25 PM	#18
rockin562 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: so. ca. Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i got to raise my trans tunnel today.

10-12-2012, 12:08 AM	#19
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! We were going to paint the inner fenders, radiator core support, inside the fenders and misc other stuff, but the weather was too cold and damp so we decided to do other stuff. We installed the hi-torque mini starter, battery cables, distributor cap and wires, tac and heater hoses on the 454 in our latest project, '67 swb stepper. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

10-12-2012, 12:38 AM	#20
c10boob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I adjusted the carb, installed a choke cable, changed the thermostat, fixed my oil leak, and ran sea foam through my crank case which resulted in this... and that picture does no justice, there was a LOT more sludge than shown..



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10-12-2012, 08:27 AM	#21
1970 C10 MJW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 470	Re: What did you do to your truck today! c10 boob what oil do u run? and filter? __________________ 70 C10 working on a LSx swap 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol

10-12-2012, 02:36 PM	#22
c10boob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Oh this wasn't my abuse. I just bought this truck off Craigslist last week and those were my first steps in tuning it up a bit. I'm suspecting it might eat a little oil and maybe the previous owner kept filling it without doing actual oil changes, since the drain bolt was painted over with the engine block/oil pan and looked like it hadn't been removed for quite a while. Now that the oil has been changed I'm running Valvoline with a Fram oil filter.

10-12-2012, 11:51 PM	#23
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Found a set of 15x8 5 lug rally wheels with center caps and trim rings for $15.00 each, at the metal recyclers. Of course I bought them! __________________ -Scott-

10-13-2012, 12:22 AM	#24
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10-13-2012, 12:28 AM	#25
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