What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 193 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**HO455** · 01-04-2017, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Oregon 1967 GMC

It's too damn cold to be doing much around here but I managed to paint my tie rod ends. I'm about ready to put the front suspension back on and hook up brake lines on drum/disc conversion.

I spent Saturday outside trying to figure out why my S10 is running poorly. Nothing like standing in the rain when it is 35* out. Having grown up in northern Idaho I know what negative numbers on the dial are like and I'd rather do that than 30*'s and rain.

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-04-2017, 07:32 PM

I put the '88 Chevy split bench in. Don't mind the tools on the floorboard. Next is a rubber mat!

**Boog** · 01-04-2017, 09:16 PM

TFS. I've got that same 60/40 seat in blue.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-04-2017, 09:52 PM

We're in the mix of a MAJOR storm and I had to use my driver. Judging by the refills, the wiper system probably hasn't been used in decades. I bought some replacements - yeah right, they're nothing but rubber with a clip and don't work. At any rate, I broke out some spare OEMs, and they fit like they're supposed to. So I ordered another two pair.

The wiper system was a bit slow, but with use it recalled its former glory. I had removed the wiper arms months ago, but since then the truck promoted from thoughts of parting it out.

In hindsight I'd have lubed the joints some. That and WD-40 the spindles where the arms attach. I dried them by hand, but WD was the ticket, plus they'd have been easier to attach.

Moral of the story is you can buy OEM refills, don't give up on these jewels, and even when chances of success are high, take the time to do it right the first time.

Metaldoc · 01-05-2017, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by matthamby

So, how did the truck react after it's portion of the 2-kill-ya?

It has never been able to "C" very well, but the tequila helped my vision.

74baggedbug · 01-06-2017, 03:51 PM

Had the oem hinges rebuilt, they should be back Monday then off to powdercoating

**Already Gone** · 01-06-2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Had the oem hinges rebuilt, they should be back Monday then off to powdercoating

Who did they for you? I had mine by this guy Willie at http://www.hoodhingerepair.com

I haven't reinstalled them on the truck but am planning to in the Spring.

tommys72 · 01-06-2017, 05:30 PM

Looked at it nestled in the garage....snow and ice on the ground still and its way to cold to do anything to it anyway

Andy4639 · 01-06-2017, 07:45 PM

Low 40's then it dropped down into the 30's but I got the booster installed and the push rod adjusted and I now have power brakes on the Ramp Rat!
Took it out and filled it with gas and drove around to check the heat and deforst it worked good.
Brakes did too!

mud.man.rj · 01-06-2017, 08:06 PM

That booster is just to shiney compared to the rest...

Andy4639 · 01-06-2017, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

That booster is just to shiney compared to the rest...

74baggedbug · 01-06-2017, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Who did they for you? I had mine by this guy Willie at http://www.hoodhingerepair.com

I haven't reinstalled them on the truck but am planning to in the Spring.

Thats who did mine!! Hope to be installed in the next week or so

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-06-2017, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Thats who did mine!! Hope to be installed in the next week or so

Safe to say they did a good job? Didn't realize these could be restored, but I'm beginning to realize there's a specialty for everything. Mine hinges look great, but after 40 plus years, seems a tune-up is in order. I did buy a RH NOS, but the rivets are a bit different than original, and I've pretty much given up on the LH side...............

Andy4639 · 01-06-2017, 09:37 PM

Willie rebuilt mine a few years ago and they work great. He will do them right.
You can always buy those $500.00-$600.00 Billet ones though!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-06-2017, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Willie rebuilt mine a few years ago and they work great. He will do them right.
You can always buy those $500.00-$600.00 Billet ones though!

Thanks Andy. I think I'll skip the Billets.

Andy4639 · 01-06-2017, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Thanks Andy. I think I'll skip the Billets.

I understand!

Andy4639 · 01-07-2017, 08:00 PM

Took the dash out of the Ramp Rat and cleaned it up replaced the oil gauge. It hasn't worked since I bought it.

Dave K. · 01-08-2017, 10:57 AM

After a lot of deliberation on rim and tire size choices I picked up this set of CUCV Blazer 15 x 8 rims. Going to run 31s with these and install hubcaps. Though not correct for my 68 50th it will give the "stance" I want. Thanks for all of the input from folks here in helping direct me on this.

toolboxchev · 01-08-2017, 12:48 PM

I drove it around in the snow and ice, 47 years young, 12 since I have owned it. I wonder how many Toyotas are doing that? Ha, not!

Andy4639 · 01-08-2017, 03:37 PM

30* outside but I got the dash back in the Ramp Rat!

Oil gauge worked speedo not so much. I guess I'll go back out and start taking the heater core out. I called O Reillys and they will have it Tuesday.

**ohboy321** · 01-08-2017, 05:12 PM

I hooked up the battery tender. The reality of winter in NH has set in, the roads are covered with sand and salt, and it it won't be going anywhere until April at the earliest.

I have new front springs in the garage, and will be installing those sometime in March.

Andy4639 · 01-08-2017, 05:54 PM

Heater core is out and waiting on new one to arrive on Tuesday.
Last picture is all the crap that came out of it.

firedemon · 01-08-2017, 06:35 PM

amazing how much crap mice can pack in there

74baggedbug · 01-08-2017, 08:16 PM

Installed the floor back in the truck

**Boog** · 01-08-2017, 09:44 PM

That's a pretty floor alright. I am curious though about the closed in area in the left front area of the bed.

01-04-2017, 07:32 PM	#4802
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I put the '88 Chevy split bench in. Don't mind the tools on the floorboard. Next is a rubber mat! __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-04-2017, 09:16 PM	#4803
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,435	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II TFS. I've got that same 60/40 seat in blue. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-04-2017, 09:52 PM	#4804
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We're in the mix of a MAJOR storm and I had to use my driver. Judging by the refills, the wiper system probably hasn't been used in decades. I bought some replacements - yeah right, they're nothing but rubber with a clip and don't work. At any rate, I broke out some spare OEMs, and they fit like they're supposed to. So I ordered another two pair. The wiper system was a bit slow, but with use it recalled its former glory. I had removed the wiper arms months ago, but since then the truck promoted from thoughts of parting it out. In hindsight I'd have lubed the joints some. That and WD-40 the spindles where the arms attach. I dried them by hand, but WD was the ticket, plus they'd have been easier to attach. Moral of the story is you can buy OEM refills, don't give up on these jewels, and even when chances of success are high, take the time to do it right the first time. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

01-06-2017, 03:51 PM	#4806
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Had the oem hinges rebuilt, they should be back Monday then off to powdercoating

01-06-2017, 05:30 PM	#4808
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looked at it nestled in the garage....snow and ice on the ground still and its way to cold to do anything to it anyway __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-06-2017, 07:45 PM	#4809
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Low 40's then it dropped down into the 30's but I got the booster installed and the push rod adjusted and I now have power brakes on the Ramp Rat! Took it out and filled it with gas and drove around to check the heat and deforst it worked good. Brakes did too! Attached Images __________________ 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.

01-06-2017, 08:06 PM	#4810
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? Chapter II That booster is just to shiney compared to the rest... __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-06-2017, 09:37 PM	#4814
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Willie rebuilt mine a few years ago and they work great. He will do them right. You can always buy those $500.00-$600.00 Billet ones though! __________________ 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.

01-07-2017, 08:00 PM	#4817
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took the dash out of the Ramp Rat and cleaned it up replaced the oil gauge. It hasn't worked since I bought it. Attached Images __________________ 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.

01-08-2017, 10:57 AM	#4818
Dave K. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 575	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II After a lot of deliberation on rim and tire size choices I picked up this set of CUCV Blazer 15 x 8 rims. Going to run 31s with these and install hubcaps. Though not correct for my 68 50th it will give the "stance" I want. Thanks for all of the input from folks here in helping direct me on this. Attached Images

01-08-2017, 12:48 PM	#4819
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I drove it around in the snow and ice, 47 years young, 12 since I have owned it. I wonder how many Toyotas are doing that? Ha, not!

01-08-2017, 03:37 PM	#4820
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II 30* outside but I got the dash back in the Ramp Rat! Oil gauge worked speedo not so much. I guess I'll go back out and start taking the heater core out. I called O Reillys and they will have it Tuesday. Attached Images __________________ 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.

01-08-2017, 05:12 PM	#4821
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 283	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I hooked up the battery tender. The reality of winter in NH has set in, the roads are covered with sand and salt, and it it won't be going anywhere until April at the earliest. I have new front springs in the garage, and will be installing those sometime in March.

01-08-2017, 05:54 PM	#4822
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Heater core is out and waiting on new one to arrive on Tuesday. Last picture is all the crap that came out of it. Attached Images __________________ 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.

01-08-2017, 06:35 PM	#4823
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II amazing how much crap mice can pack in there



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01-08-2017, 08:16 PM	#4824
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed the floor back in the truck

01-08-2017, 09:44 PM	#4825
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,435	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That's a pretty floor alright. I am curious though about the closed in area in the left front area of the bed. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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