What did you do to your truck today! - Page 197 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jayman68 · 09-22-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed

Finished my motor mounts for my LT1 swap into a 63 c10. Raised the motor 5/8" to help clear the AC instead of spending money on brackets. Worked great with all the room under the hood.

Now to fit the headers and fuel lines. Waiting for my stand alone harness and ECM I got a killer deal on with VATS and smog deletes already done. I want to build a thread, but new to this site and have no idea where to start.

Welcome to the forum.
To do a build thread, click on "forums" on the tool bar, then under "The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board" there is a sub forum "Projects and builds". Click on that and then click on new thread, upper left.

Or just click here,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=197

Good luck with the project.

shawno72 · 09-22-2012, 05:07 PM

Just came in from installing my c-notch

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Trsmotrhed · 09-22-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jayman68

Welcome to the forum.
To do a build thread, click on "forums" on the tool bar, then under "The 1960 - 1966 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board" there is a sub forum "Projects and builds". Click on that and then click on new thread, upper left.

Or just click here,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=197

Good luck with the project.

Thanks Jayman68. I started a thread I think.

jd7 · 09-22-2012, 05:47 PM

I am happy to say I installed a lokar kickdpwn switch on my truck so my new 400 trans will kickdown with the greatest of ease and look good doing it

smallwin67 · 09-22-2012, 05:47 PM

Sanded down the bed today..Got tired of looking at the faded black drab paint that PO had on her..Not done yet,still got along way to go..Kinda dig the original sea foam green.

71tahoe · 09-22-2012, 05:47 PM

Got back after dark yesterday (so didn't post) from picking up an 94 five lug 3:42 posi (we'll see...) for my '71. Spent most of the day rearranging my shop to have a little more room to work.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-22-2012, 06:45 PM

Weld grind repeat today just in for a break and figured Id check in on this thread...

UNEASYRIDER · 09-23-2012, 11:43 AM

Covered the shifter hole and added cup holders

VDOG · 09-23-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by UNEASYRIDER

Covered the shifter hole and added cup holders

Thats a cool mod.

hayhauler71 · 09-23-2012, 04:07 PM

Fuzzy likes it
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shawno72 · 09-23-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GWC

Well I installed a new tach, new headlight switch, E-brake handle, acc plate over the key, door lock pulls, larger bulbs in the dash, painted the needles and polished the lens.

Hey did you stain the wood black on your steering wheel?
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jc70chevy · 09-23-2012, 04:53 PM

uneasyrider thats smart i never would have thought of that... only if i had a high mount tunnel

bsteele · 09-23-2012, 05:49 PM

I went to auto fair yesterday and bought new aluminum radiator, headlight bezels, door lock and key switch kit(one key), and the blazer tank conversion. Special thanks goes out to Jason at Daves Truck Parts for being so helpful. He was able to answer all of my questions and questions my brother had for his '65. I can't wait to get the truck back from the shop that is putting on my new heads. So ready to burn the back tires off of this thing!!!!

69GWC · 09-23-2012, 06:00 PM

Why yes I did Shawno72 , I don't have any other would trim on my truck and did not want the wood look (but liked the stlye of the wheel) that it had so I bought some black stain and re-did it.
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shawno72 · 09-23-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GWC

Why yes I did Shawno72 , I don't have any other would trim on my truck and did not want the wood look (but liked the stlye of the wheel) that it had so I bought some black stain and re-did it.
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I want to do the same thing. Can you tell me what kind of stain you used. Thank you.
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Andy4639 · 09-23-2012, 07:07 PM

I did a couple of things. I started by cleaning then polishing my Boss 338's with Never Dull. They look great. I wished I knew what to put on them to keep them looking good...
Then I worked on the alignment of my hood. I got it better than it was but have 2 ribets that are loose on the left side so I plan to check around and see what I can find tomorrow.

69GWC · 09-23-2012, 08:37 PM

I bought Minwax 'color express' Onyx , make sure you sand the wood well and tape off the ends of the spokes before you apply the stain I had to do mine with 2 coats.
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74baggedbug · 09-23-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by UNEASYRIDER

Covered the shifter hole and added cup holders

Did you have any problems with the inserts hitting the transmission ? I'm thinking of borrowing this idea.. Cut 2 holes and drop in some billet cup holder insets and bam I'm done!!! Thanks
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69GWC · 09-23-2012, 09:05 PM

Or do the cup holders get real hot after driving awhile.?
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mud.man.rj · 09-23-2012, 10:17 PM

Well didn't do much to truck but clean it for a small Fall car show in our little town. A few things there, here are a few pic's.

UNEASYRIDER · 09-23-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Did you have any problems with the inserts hitting the transmission ? I'm thinking of borrowing this idea.. Cut 2 holes and drop in some billet cup holder insets and bam I'm done!!! Thanks
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No problems mine are about 4 and a half inches deep and leaves enough space in between the tranny

UNEASYRIDER · 09-23-2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GWC

Or do the cup holders get real hot after driving awhile.?
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Not sure yet but I did use a spray foam insulation around the cup holders and bedliner on top of that.

heathbirkendahl · 09-23-2012, 11:42 PM

I installed an new radio with Bluetooth to stream Pandora, stainless steel sill plates and checked my timing. Today was a good day.

Oh yeah, lady in a car looking at her phone destroys the car next to me just one lane over. Of she was in my lane it would have been me an my truck she destroyed.
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Catch_22 · 09-24-2012, 09:55 AM

Spent the weekend with friends who helped do a overhaul on my truck. I brought in the parts (and few runs to the store) and a very good friend from VA drove in with tools and 8 cases of craft beer unavailable in Nashville.

Top end rebuild, new intake, new carb, waterpump, fuel pump, tuneup, new radiator, fan/fan clutch/shroud and distributor rebuild. Font suspension overhaul of brakes, all bushings and ball joints tire rods, ubolts, springs and shocks and rear shocks (the rear springs will have to wait as bolts broke trying to get to them and we ran short on time)

We had some issues here and there including some broken head bolts.
Don't trust Felpro head bolts everyone. Also LMC Ubolt sizes are wrong.

Before http://i.imgur.com/CQKXM.jpg
During http://i.imgur.com/1Yo7M.jpg
Almost Done http://i.imgur.com/P9aCd.jpg

Still have a few things to do but its pretty much done. Just needs a power steering belt and some hose NTP fittings for the heater.

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-24-2012, 10:46 AM

Those are *some* friends.

Great to see the before, during, and (almost) after pics.

Nice post.

09-22-2012, 05:07 PM	#4902
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09-22-2012, 05:47 PM	#4904
jd7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: canoga park, ca. Posts: 120	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I am happy to say I installed a lokar kickdpwn switch on my truck so my new 400 trans will kickdown with the greatest of ease and look good doing it

09-22-2012, 05:47 PM	#4905
smallwin67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southern,Maryland Posts: 87	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Sanded down the bed today..Got tired of looking at the faded black drab paint that PO had on her..Not done yet,still got along way to go..Kinda dig the original sea foam green. Attached Images __________________ Doin it one piece at a time.

09-22-2012, 05:47 PM	#4906
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got back after dark yesterday (so didn't post) from picking up an 94 five lug 3:42 posi (we'll see...) for my '71. Spent most of the day rearranging my shop to have a little more room to work.

09-22-2012, 06:45 PM	#4907
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Weld grind repeat today just in for a break and figured Id check in on this thread... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-23-2012, 11:43 AM	#4908
UNEASYRIDER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PHOENIX,ARIZONA Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Covered the shifter hole and added cup holders __________________ DON'T BUILD IT IF YOUR NOT GONA DRIVE IT!!

09-23-2012, 04:07 PM	#4910
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Fuzzy likes it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Fuzzy

09-23-2012, 04:53 PM	#4912
jc70chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: vallejo,ca Posts: 176	Re: What did you do to your truck today! uneasyrider thats smart i never would have thought of that... only if i had a high mount tunnel

09-23-2012, 05:49 PM	#4913
bsteele Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kershaw, South Carolina Posts: 113	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I went to auto fair yesterday and bought new aluminum radiator, headlight bezels, door lock and key switch kit(one key), and the blazer tank conversion. Special thanks goes out to Jason at Daves Truck Parts for being so helpful. He was able to answer all of my questions and questions my brother had for his '65. I can't wait to get the truck back from the shop that is putting on my new heads. So ready to burn the back tires off of this thing!!!!

09-23-2012, 06:00 PM	#4914
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Why yes I did Shawno72 , I don't have any other would trim on my truck and did not want the wood look (but liked the stlye of the wheel) that it had so I bought some black stain and re-did it. Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2012, 07:07 PM	#4916
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! I did a couple of things. I started by cleaning then polishing my Boss 338's with Never Dull. They look great. I wished I knew what to put on them to keep them looking good... Then I worked on the alignment of my hood. I got it better than it was but have 2 ribets that are loose on the left side so I plan to check around and see what I can find tomorrow. __________________ 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.

09-23-2012, 08:37 PM	#4917
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I bought Minwax 'color express' Onyx , make sure you sand the wood well and tape off the ends of the spokes before you apply the stain I had to do mine with 2 coats. Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2012, 09:05 PM	#4919
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Or do the cup holders get real hot after driving awhile.? Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2012, 10:17 PM	#4920
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! Well didn't do much to truck but clean it for a small Fall car show in our little town. A few things there, here are a few pic's.

09-23-2012, 11:42 PM	#4923
heathbirkendahl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 452	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed an new radio with Bluetooth to stream Pandora, stainless steel sill plates and checked my timing. Today was a good day. Oh yeah, lady in a car looking at her phone destroys the car next to me just one lane over. Of she was in my lane it would have been me an my truck she destroyed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C/10 - Orange & White 2009 GMC 1500 - Lowered 3/4 22' KMC Slides



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09-24-2012, 09:55 AM	#4924
Catch_22 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nashville Posts: 79	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Spent the weekend with friends who helped do a overhaul on my truck. I brought in the parts (and few runs to the store) and a very good friend from VA drove in with tools and 8 cases of craft beer unavailable in Nashville. Top end rebuild, new intake, new carb, waterpump, fuel pump, tuneup, new radiator, fan/fan clutch/shroud and distributor rebuild. Font suspension overhaul of brakes, all bushings and ball joints tire rods, ubolts, springs and shocks and rear shocks (the rear springs will have to wait as bolts broke trying to get to them and we ran short on time) We had some issues here and there including some broken head bolts. Don't trust Felpro head bolts everyone. Also LMC Ubolt sizes are wrong. Before http://i.imgur.com/CQKXM.jpg During http://i.imgur.com/1Yo7M.jpg Almost Done http://i.imgur.com/P9aCd.jpg Still have a few things to do but its pretty much done. Just needs a power steering belt and some hose NTP fittings for the heater.

09-24-2012, 10:46 AM	#4925
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! Those are some friends. Great to see the before, during, and (almost) after pics. Nice post. __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

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