What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 194 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 01-08-2017, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

amazing how much crap mice can pack in there

You can say that again!
The truck sat for I know of 2 years in the man's field beside his shop. The first time I ever stopped and looked at it.
It's come a long ways but has a long way to go too!

custom10nut · 01-08-2017, 10:34 PM

Nothing. It 20 degrees outside here in SC. Tomorrow more of the same. But, it will be 70 degrees on Thursday.

ya gotta love winter in the Deep South.

**Boog** · 01-08-2017, 10:56 PM

Yeah, same here. The thermometer on the side of the shop showed less than 30 all day. We still have snow on the ground too.

matthamby · 01-08-2017, 11:55 PM

We got almost 6" of snow here, wife wanted me to take her out in the truck yesterday, until I reminded her the heat isn't great in it!

74baggedbug · 01-09-2017, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

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

Retractable license plate.. when I bought the truck the previous owner installed the roll pan but no spot for the license plate

Metaldoc · 01-09-2017, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Nothing. It 20 degrees outside here in SC. Tomorrow more of the same. But, it will be 70 degrees on Thursday.

ya gotta love winter in the Deep South.

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Originally Posted by Boog

Yeah, same here. The thermometer on the side of the shop showed less than 30 all day. We still have snow on the ground too.

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Originally Posted by matthamby

We got almost 6" of snow here, wife wanted me to take her out in the truck yesterday, until I reminded her the heat isn't great in it!

It was so cold here the door was frozen closed on my igloo this morning.

Big Block · 01-09-2017, 12:06 PM

We only got 3" of snow Friday night thru Saturday morning but it started out as sleet so there's a nice layer of about 1/2" of ice under the snow. Temperatures are not supposed to be above freezing until tomorrow at noon. But the bright side is 69 degrees by Friday afternoon. Secondary road are still ice covered. Yeah, I know what you people up north are thinking. 3" is a joke. Not when most cities in the south don't have enough snow removal equipment. We just don't get enough snow to justify the cost of equipment or manpower to run it.

B Myers · 01-09-2017, 01:43 PM

Looks good, do you know if the dashes were supposed to be painted black? I have an Ochre truck with a previously black painted dash with Ochre under the worn black but the black looks like it may be original. Just curious as it is stripped down right now and would be a great time to paint it either.

Andy4639 · 01-09-2017, 01:53 PM

I've worked Friday,Saturday, and Sunday outside all 3 days in 20-30*. The Ramp Rat is getting done one day at a time are 1 project at a time. Which ever is shorter.

BugzC10 · 01-09-2017, 03:54 PM

Installed No-Limit shock relocators and U-Bolts while I was at it. ...Still have to test drive it.

DarkFlounder · 01-09-2017, 04:00 PM

Spent yesterday cleaning and reorganizing the garage after the bed replacement last weekend.

Getting stuff ready to rebuild the doors next weekend (all new felts, polish the glass, paint doors, fenders and hood, new mirrors on doors).

b.sharp · 01-09-2017, 05:10 PM

Took my old 70 c20 workhorse out for a pick up run in the 14 degree weather Saturday. I couldn't believe it actually started and didn't miss a beat. Don't make them like they used to.

**Boog** · 01-09-2017, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

It was so cold here the door was frozen closed on my igloo this morning.

Well you win.

74baggedbug · 01-11-2017, 12:56 AM

My buddy did this on my glovebox.. my roof and bottom of my doors are done in zarape.. I gave him creative freedom and this is what he came up with

BugzC10 · 01-11-2017, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

My buddy did this on my glovebox.. my roof and bottom of my doors are done in zarape.. I gave him creative freedom and this is what he came up with

Nice work...like it. We need pictures of your roof and doors now

74baggedbug · 01-11-2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Nice work...like it. We need pictures of your roof and doors now

VWNate1 · 01-11-2017, 12:20 PM

Wow ~ a real blast from the past !

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I didn't know anyone still did this typ of work .

74baggedbug · 01-11-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

Wow ~ a real blast from the past !

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I didn't know anyone still did this typ of work .

The zarape is flaked out and used house of kolor kandies.. yea it's a lot of taping...

DarkFlounder · 01-11-2017, 02:20 PM

Started sanding my swap meet driver door down to bare metal to prep for primer, assembly and mounting this weekend.

Then, my cheap Black & Decker orbital sander died on me. So, ordered a new one (love same day Amazon shipping) and I'll continue after work tonight.

rsgt · 01-13-2017, 11:55 PM

I cut out some seat belt mounting brackets out of some C-channel for the 3 point seat belts I bought. I also put wood grain on the button to match my interior. These seat belts are from seat belt solutions made in the USA I got them from www.infparts.com They were $59.00 each.

74baggedbug · 01-14-2017, 12:40 AM

Got the hinges back from powdercoating

66clow · 01-14-2017, 08:40 AM

I moved and my truck made the journey finally from Los Angeles to its new home in Clearwater beach , FL. Looking to do some cruising at the beach. Then again with my view and location of my new home I might get lazy working on her. Definitely got to get AC at some point, it was 80 degrees yesterday and it's January!

BugzC10 · 01-14-2017, 08:50 AM

[QUOTE=66clow;7825564]I moved and my truck made the journey finally from Los Angeles to its new home in Clearwater beach , FL. Looking to do some cruising at the beach. Then again with my view and location of my new home I might get lazy working on her. Definitely got to get AC at some point, it was 80 degrees yesterday and it's January!

Welcome to Florida! You are going to be surprised how different the weather is here compared to CA.
What transporter did you use to move your truck?

66clow · 01-14-2017, 09:05 AM

[quote=BugzC10;7825568]

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Originally Posted by 66clow

I moved and my truck made the journey finally from Los Angeles to its new home in Clearwater beach , FL. Looking to do some cruising at the beach. Then again with my view and location of my new home I might get lazy working on her. Definitely got to get AC at some point, it was 80 degrees yesterday and it's January!

Welcome to Florida! You are going to be surprised how different the weather is here compared to CA.
What transporter did you use to move your truck?

Movewheels.com, I've used them in the past but their communication was horrible this time. I think it was because it was around the holidays and people were off and trucking companies took off.. They just coordinate the moves to find the shipper. The main thing it makes it there everytime.

Yeah the weather is different since they definitely get rain around here. Although California has been crying rain since I left

lol

**Grumpy old man** · 01-14-2017, 09:13 AM

[QUOTE=66clow;7825564]I moved and my truck made the journey finally from Los Angeles to its new home in Clearwater beach , FL. Looking to do some cruising at the beach. Then again with my view and location of my new home I might get lazy working on her. Definitely got to get AC at some point, it was 80 degrees yesterday and it's January!

[/QUO

St Pete/ Clearwater was my stomping grounds for 30+ years , Very Nice ! Drive down Gulf blvd from Clearwater beach over Johns pass bridge to Treasure Island and find Sunset beach where there is a great little beach bar and grille then down to St Pete beach past the Don Cesar pink hotel to Passagrille it's a great Sat morning cruise .

01-08-2017, 10:34 PM	#4827
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nothing. It 20 degrees outside here in SC. Tomorrow more of the same. But, it will be 70 degrees on Thursday. ya gotta love winter in the Deep South.

01-08-2017, 10:56 PM	#4828
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,433	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yeah, same here. The thermometer on the side of the shop showed less than 30 all day. We still have snow on the ground too. __________________ 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

01-08-2017, 11:55 PM	#4829
matthamby Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Walnut Cove, NC Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We got almost 6" of snow here, wife wanted me to take her out in the truck yesterday, until I reminded her the heat isn't great in it!

01-09-2017, 12:06 PM	#4832
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We only got 3" of snow Friday night thru Saturday morning but it started out as sleet so there's a nice layer of about 1/2" of ice under the snow. Temperatures are not supposed to be above freezing until tomorrow at noon. But the bright side is 69 degrees by Friday afternoon. Secondary road are still ice covered. Yeah, I know what you people up north are thinking. 3" is a joke. Not when most cities in the south don't have enough snow removal equipment. We just don't get enough snow to justify the cost of equipment or manpower to run it.

01-09-2017, 01:43 PM	#4833
B Myers Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Murphysboro Illinois Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looks good, do you know if the dashes were supposed to be painted black? I have an Ochre truck with a previously black painted dash with Ochre under the worn black but the black looks like it may be original. Just curious as it is stripped down right now and would be a great time to paint it either.

01-09-2017, 01:53 PM	#4834
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 *I've worked Friday,Saturday, and Sunday outside all 3 days in 20-30. The Ramp Rat is getting done one day at a time are 1 project at a time. Which ever is shorter. __________________ 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.**

01-09-2017, 03:54 PM	#4835
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed No-Limit shock relocators and U-Bolts while I was at it. ...Still have to test drive it. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

01-09-2017, 04:00 PM	#4836
DarkFlounder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 281	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Spent yesterday cleaning and reorganizing the garage after the bed replacement last weekend. Getting stuff ready to rebuild the doors next weekend (all new felts, polish the glass, paint doors, fenders and hood, new mirrors on doors). __________________ 72 K2500 Sierra Longbed Wideside 350/TH350/NP205 66 Plymouth Barracuda 225 Slant6

01-09-2017, 05:10 PM	#4837
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took my old 70 c20 workhorse out for a pick up run in the 14 degree weather Saturday. I couldn't believe it actually started and didn't miss a beat. Don't make them like they used to. Attached Images

01-11-2017, 12:56 AM	#4839
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My buddy did this on my glovebox.. my roof and bottom of my doors are done in zarape.. I gave him creative freedom and this is what he came up with

01-11-2017, 12:20 PM	#4842
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,655	Custom Paint Wow ~ a real blast from the past ! . I didn't know anyone still did this typ of work . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-11-2017, 02:20 PM	#4844
DarkFlounder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 281	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started sanding my swap meet driver door down to bare metal to prep for primer, assembly and mounting this weekend. Then, my cheap Black & Decker orbital sander died on me. So, ordered a new one (love same day Amazon shipping) and I'll continue after work tonight. __________________ 72 K2500 Sierra Longbed Wideside 350/TH350/NP205 66 Plymouth Barracuda 225 Slant6

01-13-2017, 11:55 PM	#4845
rsgt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lowell AR Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I cut out some seat belt mounting brackets out of some C-channel for the 3 point seat belts I bought. I also put wood grain on the button to match my interior. These seat belts are from seat belt solutions made in the USA I got them from www.infparts.com They were $59.00 each. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698292

01-14-2017, 12:40 AM	#4846
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the hinges back from powdercoating

01-14-2017, 08:40 AM	#4847
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I moved and my truck made the journey finally from Los Angeles to its new home in Clearwater beach , FL. Looking to do some cruising at the beach. Then again with my view and location of my new home I might get lazy working on her. Definitely got to get AC at some point, it was 80 degrees yesterday and it's January!



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01-14-2017, 08:50 AM	#4848
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [QUOTE=66clow;7825564]I moved and my truck made the journey finally from Los Angeles to its new home in Clearwater beach , FL. Looking to do some cruising at the beach. Then again with my view and location of my new home I might get lazy working on her. Definitely got to get AC at some point, it was 80 degrees yesterday and it's January! Welcome to Florida! You are going to be surprised how different the weather is here compared to CA. What transporter did you use to move your truck? __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

01-14-2017, 09:13 AM	#4850
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [QUOTE=66clow;7825564]I moved and my truck made the journey finally from Los Angeles to its new home in Clearwater beach , FL. Looking to do some cruising at the beach. Then again with my view and location of my new home I might get lazy working on her. Definitely got to get AC at some point, it was 80 degrees yesterday and it's January! [/QUO St Pete/ Clearwater was my stomping grounds for 30+ years , Very Nice ! Drive down Gulf blvd from Clearwater beach over Johns pass bridge to Treasure Island and find Sunset beach where there is a great little beach bar and grille then down to St Pete beach past the Don Cesar pink hotel to Passagrille it's a great Sat morning cruise .

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