What did you do to your truck today!

[Pick]

I finally got around to installing my new dash pad. I'm glad I have relatively small hands.

(before and after pics)

[shawno72]

The new dash pad makes a big differance.

[BiggSixx1970]

Replaced a tail light, and de-oxidized my tail light lenses and side markers on my '70 c20!

[Pick]

Originally Posted by shawno72

The new dash pad makes a big differance.

Thanks! I agree! I've just been driving it and upgrading little stuff since I bought it......like getting the dash lights, wipers, and heater control working again, rebuilding the carburetor, etc. This is really the first upgrade/fix that actually makes it look like anything has been done!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

Brought it to it's first car show...umm...mostly done!
People were clamoring over it! Many questions regarding Nate's handiwork. Didn't get the inside of the fenders cut yet, so it was still 2 inches off the ground.

Looks great, now let's get a pic of the whole truck
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[Jimbabwe]

The bed's not on it. We have to cut the bedsides (same story as front) and get a 2 piece driveshaft made. Soon...(famous last words)
Unfortunately when we went to put the Porterbuilt hood hinges on we found some rust on the cowl right where the one hinge would go, probably wouldn't support the hood on the driver's side, so--since I'm only running 18's--we're going to try the stock hinges and cut away the inner portion of the fender AND the bottom of the hinge and see if it will lay out. The tire diameter is small enough that the heater box won't rub unless it's fully aired out, so the hinge thing may work. Otherwise it's sheetmetal repair time--which I wanted to hold off on for a bit. I can't weld, and I'm running out of money!

[Jimbabwe]

At least it's not a photoshop of the drop this time. It's for real! Although, technically, I did blur the background in photoshop because it looked cooler, and those two blurred ladies were a bit hard on the eyes.

[502ms]

Jim, same story for me...first car show...they went crazy, and I won a trophy! This was on Saturday.
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[Jimbabwe]

That's awesome!!
I was thinking maybe it was lame to bring my incomplete truck there, but people were all over it, while the immaculate restorations were looking lonely.

[502ms]

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

That's awesome!!
I was thinking maybe it was lame to bring my incomplete truck there, but people were all over it, while the immaculate restorations were looking lonely.

Yes, the 65 Mustang, 72 Vettes, 65 Vettes, Model As were feeling a little neglected...loved it.


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[PAWS 72]

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

That's awesome!!
I was thinking maybe it was lame to bring my incomplete truck there, but people were all over it, while the immaculate restorations were looking lonely.

I know the feeling.A friend of mine has a 71 ElCamino thats factory all the way,but it is lime green.We get to shows and they flock to mine then look at his as an after thought.It is a whole lot cleaner than mine but I guess its the color.

Let a rat rod pull in,they run to it.I usually do.

[Jimbabwe]

Me too.

[dhaymaker]

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

At least it's not a photoshop of the drop this time. It's for real! Although, technically, I did blur the background in photoshop because it looked cooler, and those two blurred ladies were a bit hard on the eyes.

Jimbabwe - Blurring the background resulted in a very interesting looking photo! It's kind of funny, when I first glanced at the picture, it looked almost like a model! Have you ever seen blurred surroundings when taking pictures of model cars, trucks, aircraft, etc.? It's often done to mask the size relationship between the models and other objects in view of the lens. Had to look again to see this was a full-size truck.

BTW, nice truck!

[Jimbabwe]

Thanks! Yes, if you search "tilt-shift" you can see just the opposite effect can be created using a camera--or simulated in photoshop--with real scenes, making THEM look like models. Cool stuff.

[Billett]

Dropped it off at a local shop to have the exhaust done. Pics to follow when I get it back...
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[dhaymaker]

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

Thanks! Yes, if you search "tilt-shift" you can see just the opposite effect can be created using a camera--or simulated in photoshop--with real scenes, making THEM look like models. Cool stuff.

Thanks! I'll have to check that out. I'm kind of a photographer buff (very amateur), just don't get to spend enough time with a camera any more!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

The bed's not on it. We have to cut the bedsides (same story as front) and get a 2 piece driveshaft made. Soon...(famous last words)
Unfortunately when we went to put the Porterbuilt hood hinges on we found some rust on the cowl right where the one hinge would go, probably wouldn't support the hood on the driver's side, so--since I'm only running 18's--we're going to try the stock hinges and cut away the inner portion of the fender AND the bottom of the hinge and see if it will lay out. The tire diameter is small enough that the heater box won't rub unless it's fully aired out, so the hinge thing may work. Otherwise it's sheetmetal repair time--which I wanted to hold off on for a bit. I can't weld, and I'm running out of money!

Sounds like you need to do what I did this past weekend, I grabbed my brothers welder and was like what the hell lets try this . I did ok for my first time, I still need alot of practice before I would be confident doing anything major.

I have to tell you that I love the Torq Thrust on your truck. They are hands down my favorite wheel ever. I don't care how many people run them, they are simply awesome

[mr.wilson]

Removed booster, steering column, modded firewall for Painless harness and painted firewall.

[jmdemon55]

drove it around the block for the first time since we brought it home! its far from being assembled but it was good to have it moving and stopping under its own power!

[UNEASYRIDER]

Installed my SB 400, 350 tranny, p/s pump, and colum shifter.

[Hard Luck]

Lets see..Installed and removed 9 headers...still trying to find a set that fits.

Shortys - 69648 - Fits 67-72 C20-C30 but not C10, kicks out to the side too much and hit frame, collector is in "C" channel, not ideal

Tri-Y's - no part number - Fit beautiful on the driver's side, pass side only hit;
1. frame
2. Brake Line
3. Starter
4. Cross Member
5. Lower A-Arm
6. Trans Cooler Lines

and the outlet points toward the flex plate cover

Mid Length - 68600 - fits Camaros and Chevelle - both front tubes hit upper engine stand offs, pass side a bit worse

Full Length - 69890 - Fits 67-87 C10- Pass side fits but hangs about 4" under frame, could not even get driver's side installed with almost everything removed

The copper colored ones are what I started with and the set that is going back in.

Hedman has a new Mid Length - 69016 - that no one stocks yet but they tell me they used an actual truck for fitment. The pass side looks good but the driver's side looks like it might drop a bit too soon. We'll see, if I can find a set.

[casper1969]

HI GUYS!! NEW HERE GREAT SITE!!
TODAY I removed floor vents and rstored them with paint, new seals,stainless nuts and bolts and custom brushed stainless knobs!

[71tahoe]

Originally Posted by Hard Luck

Lets see..Installed and removed 9 headers...still trying to find a set that fits.

Shortys - 69648 - Fits 67-72 C20-C30 but not C10, kicks out to the side too much and hit frame, collector is in "C" channel, not ideal

Tri-Y's - no part number - Fit beautiful on the driver's side, pass side only hit;
1. frame
2. Brake Line
3. Starter
4. Cross Member
5. Lower A-Arm
6. Trans Cooler Lines

and the outlet points toward the flex plate cover

Mid Length - 68600 - fits Camaros and Chevelle - both front tubes hit upper engine stand offs, pass side a bit worse

Full Length - 69890 - Fits 67-87 C10- Pass side fits but hangs about 4" under frame, could not even get driver's side installed with almost everything removed

The copper colored ones are what I started with and the set that is going back in.

Hedman has a new Mid Length - 69016 - that no one stocks yet but they tell me they used an actual truck for fitment. The pass side looks good but the driver's side looks like it might drop a bit too soon. We'll see, if I can find a set.

Have you tried a full length from a 69 Camaro? Had some on a 69 with 350 but using I6 motor mounts. Tucked pretty nicely.

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Had a hneated discussion with someone from the California DMV. She was crazy enough to send me her FAX no and I peppered her with FAX'es until she called back...
Now I have her phone number.....I got an ACTUAL PROMISE with someone with a REAL NAME that the tags will be here in seven days....We'll see.

In the meantime, I've got time on my hands until the trailer comes to get me for the exhauset appointment tomorrow afternoon.
So, I learned a new detailing "trick"...At least, new to me.

I had banged the brand-new tinted rear window and left a small hole in the tint. There are a couple of other dings in the tint in various windows.
I took this product "Nightshade" I had on hand for the tail and front turn signal lenses. Hit the spots with a very very slight amount of this on my brush.

A couple of these pics show the interim procedure. But best results for me were attained by letting the stuff COMPLETELY dry and then slide over the area
with a sharp safety blade.

It's not perfect. But better. Good enough to live with for this driver.

[Square_78]

Originally Posted by Hard Luck

Lets see..Installed and removed 9 headers...still trying to find a set that fits.

Wow thats insane! I thought shorty Chevelle headers fit? I cant believe that with all the c10's out there, nobody has anything that bolts on and tucks out of the way. I have long tube headers on mine and they hang way below the frame. I need to replace them before I bag the truck. I am looking forward to any other info you post about this. Hopefully the headman headers fit and dont hang down. I was going to order chevelle shortys but I Better hold off for now...

Lonnie