What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 198 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BugzC10 · 10-18-2017, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by beaterku

More parts arrived today! To say I am excited is an understatement

Who did you buy from? Will those Ridetech shocks fit any lowered truck or are they specific to Ridetech's suspensions?

JMC1965 · 10-15-2017, 10:26 PM

Washed, clay bar, polish....then DROVE

Glorious day!!!

Oh yeah...then went online to order some parts for finish out the interior and replace some switches gone bad....

Dad's72 · 10-16-2017, 01:03 PM

I brought my truck home finally. Got the garage cleaned up so she would fit. It's a 72 Cheyenne Super long bed. Took the old seat cover off to reveal the houndstooth seats. As soon as I saw them it brought back so many memories of those seats itching my legs while sitting on them. Me in my 80's shorts complaining to my dad that they itched. Haha.
Also put some new to me rims and tires on it. Getting excited again about working on it. After taking to a forum member on the phone about selling it, he talked some sense into me. Thanks Greg.
As you can see from the Bergstrom AFB sticker, the last time this truck was a daily driver was around 20 years ago.

Dad's72 · 10-16-2017, 01:04 PM

Darnit. not sure why the pics got turned sideways

VWNate1 · 10-16-2017, 08:12 PM

Looks nice ! .

Don't ever sell the rig you rode with your Pops in .

KQQL IT · 10-16-2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

Looks nice ! .

Don't ever sell the rig you rode with your Pops in .

This!
My dad's 68 is fighting me to be a decent truck. But worth every dollar so far.

VWNate1 · 10-16-2017, 09:18 PM

Pops rode in my truck a few times before he died, he said it was nice, I don't plan to sell it .

I wish I'd had the opportunity to get some of the cool old cars he owned back in the 1950's and 1960's : 1937 Bentley St. James Coupe, 195? Mercedes 600, others I no longer recall .

NoStopN · 10-18-2017, 07:18 PM

I haven't done anything but drive it to the grocery store last night for milk. It may sound stupid, but I enjoy clicking that high beam switch on the floor instead of clicking the stalk on the column.

In The Ten Ring · 10-18-2017, 08:00 PM

Put on new battery cables and tested the lights. Most work. I'm going on to next step: starting the engine.

weq92f · 10-19-2017, 10:19 AM

Been daily driving my '67 for the past 10 days or so. Big grin is about t be gone now that the rain's a comin' so I'll have to put her back in the shop and go back to the normal DD.

My 4 year old has been enjoying the ride up front in the big girl seat too ( thanks to the 3 point belts I installed her seat fits safely in there now )!

-klb

ghalperin · 10-19-2017, 12:05 PM

I was experiencing some intermittent popping on hard acceleration, so I decided to install a Pertronix 1181LS. It has lobe sensing, so no ring to mount below the rotor. It took less than 20 minutes, including R&R the distributor and setting the timing. I did find out that my points mounting screws were loose, but no more popping and now it starts instantly. BTW, I drive it almost daily.

57rookie · 10-21-2017, 08:11 PM

Added factory body trim and the junk yard rallies that I put new BFG TA's on.

Duck 37 · 10-21-2017, 08:23 PM

lines,cables,wires and exhaust removed.Templetes on,ready to drill and cut

**Already Gone** · 10-21-2017, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 57rookie

Added factory body trim and the junk yard rallies that I put new BFG TA's on.

Rallys add to any truck. Now take that front bumper off and run it over to Alberta Plating and get Monty to chrome it and that will make your truck standout. Just kidding but it does make difference.

57rookie · 10-21-2017, 09:18 PM

I had Alberta plating quote. They wanted $600 to chrome it. I can get a repop for a third of the price....This is my dilemma... Too bad they chard so much to dip it in chrome. I will likely have to go with an LMC repop...

**Already Gone** · 10-21-2017, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 57rookie

I had Alberta plating quote. They wanted $600 to chrome it. I can get a repop for a third of the price....This is my dilemma... Too bad they chard so much to dip it in chrome. I will likely have to go with an LMC repop...

He did mine front and back , on the pictured truck, for 400 in January 2015. I gues he is the only one doing chrome in the West so he has bumped his prices. If you get a repop dont tighten the bolts too much or it'll bend the bumper

Hotcorner · 10-24-2017, 11:19 PM

Rehabbed my Unity spotlight

VWNate1 · 10-25-2017, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotcorner

Rehabbed my Unity spotlight

? Is there any place that still sells the correct white handles ? .

TIA,

KY_GMC · 10-25-2017, 08:50 PM

Finished the trim and installed it on the truck.

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Hotcorner · 10-25-2017, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

? Is there any place that still sells the correct white handles ? .

TIA,

http://www.unityusa.com/U-6450-Ivory...rip_p_592.html

My handle grip is black, FWIW.
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In The Ten Ring · 10-20-2017, 12:48 AM

Today I brought my new-to-me 1968 fenders to my house and piled those onto my queen-sized bed. I also changed the truck's oil and put on a new filter. I removed the old hoses, cleaned the water necks, and bought all new hoses.

Jonny Hotnuts · 10-20-2017, 07:13 PM

Temp gauge needle fell off in the 70s. Located it in the bottom of the cluster. Squeezed the barrel and was able to press it on the shaft.

Before

Before close.

After close

After...

Its amazing how much difference a little florescent orange can do to freshen up a tired cluster.

~JH

Duck 37 · 10-20-2017, 07:23 PM

Took long bed off along with step bumper, getting ready to use the lwb to swb kit, so far so good.

In The Ten Ring · 10-20-2017, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duck 37

Took long bed off along with step bumper, getting ready to use the lwb to swb kit, so far so good.

What bed you got? Stepside or fleetside?

Duck 37 · 10-20-2017, 08:23 PM

fleetside

10-15-2017, 10:26 PM	#2
JMC1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Washed, clay bar, polish....then DROVE Glorious day!!! Oh yeah...then went online to order some parts for finish out the interior and replace some switches gone bad.... Attached Images __________________ JMC1965 1967 C20 LWB 350 (ATK-HP32) / FiTech EFI 4L60e / 4 wheel disc brakes 20" American Racing VN327 & 245/50/20 Michelin Last edited by JMC1965; 10-15-2017 at 10:27 PM. Reason: More info

10-16-2017, 01:03 PM	#3
Dad's72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 269	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I brought my truck home finally. Got the garage cleaned up so she would fit. It's a 72 Cheyenne Super long bed. Took the old seat cover off to reveal the houndstooth seats. As soon as I saw them it brought back so many memories of those seats itching my legs while sitting on them. Me in my 80's shorts complaining to my dad that they itched. Haha. Also put some new to me rims and tires on it. Getting excited again about working on it. After taking to a forum member on the phone about selling it, he talked some sense into me. Thanks Greg. As you can see from the Bergstrom AFB sticker, the last time this truck was a daily driver was around 20 years ago. Attached Images

10-16-2017, 01:04 PM	#4
Dad's72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 269	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Darnit. not sure why the pics got turned sideways

10-16-2017, 08:12 PM	#5
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,622	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looks nice ! . Don't ever sell the rig you rode with your Pops in . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

10-16-2017, 09:18 PM	#7
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,622	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Pops rode in my truck a few times before he died, he said it was nice, I don't plan to sell it . I wish I'd had the opportunity to get some of the cool old cars he owned back in the 1950's and 1960's : 1937 Bentley St. James Coupe, 195? Mercedes 600, others I no longer recall . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

10-18-2017, 07:18 PM	#8
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I haven't done anything but drive it to the grocery store last night for milk. It may sound stupid, but I enjoy clicking that high beam switch on the floor instead of clicking the stalk on the column. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

10-18-2017, 08:00 PM	#9
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put on new battery cables and tested the lights. Most work. I'm going on to next step: starting the engine.

10-19-2017, 10:19 AM	#10
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,010	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Been daily driving my '67 for the past 10 days or so. Big grin is about t be gone now that the rain's a comin' so I'll have to put her back in the shop and go back to the normal DD. My 4 year old has been enjoying the ride up front in the big girl seat too ( thanks to the 3 point belts I installed her seat fits safely in there now )! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold Last edited by weq92f; 10-19-2017 at 12:39 PM.

10-19-2017, 12:05 PM	#11
ghalperin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Newport Heights, CA Posts: 1,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I was experiencing some intermittent popping on hard acceleration, so I decided to install a Pertronix 1181LS. It has lobe sensing, so no ring to mount below the rotor. It took less than 20 minutes, including R&R the distributor and setting the timing. I did find out that my points mounting screws were loose, but no more popping and now it starts instantly. BTW, I drive it almost daily. __________________ Glenn 1960 Burro Corvair/VW Buggy - Factory made in Santa Ana, Ca 1929 Ford Model A Roadster - traditional pre-war banger hot rod Last edited by ghalperin; 10-19-2017 at 08:19 PM.

10-21-2017, 08:11 PM	#12
57rookie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 153	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Added factory body trim and the junk yard rallies that I put new BFG TA's on. Attached Images

10-21-2017, 08:23 PM	#13
Duck 37 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Strongstown Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II lines,cables,wires and exhaust removed.Templetes on,ready to drill and cut

10-21-2017, 09:18 PM	#15
57rookie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 153	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I had Alberta plating quote. They wanted $600 to chrome it. I can get a repop for a third of the price....This is my dilemma... Too bad they chard so much to dip it in chrome. I will likely have to go with an LMC repop...

10-24-2017, 11:19 PM	#17
Hotcorner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Rehabbed my Unity spotlight __________________ 1969 GMC K25 2007 Chevy 2500HD Classic Duramax 1999 Tahoe 2DR 4WD Base Model 5.7l

10-25-2017, 08:50 PM	#19
KY_GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Thomas, KY Posts: 290	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished the trim and installed it on the truck. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom, 383 Stoker, TH350 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592157 Engine Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592233

10-20-2017, 12:48 AM	#21
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I brought my new-to-me 1968 fenders to my house and piled those onto my queen-sized bed. I also changed the truck's oil and put on a new filter. I removed the old hoses, cleaned the water necks, and bought all new hoses.



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10-20-2017, 07:13 PM	#22
Jonny Hotnuts Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Corbett Oregon Posts: 116	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Temp gauge needle fell off in the 70s. Located it in the bottom of the cluster. Squeezed the barrel and was able to press it on the shaft. Before Before close. After close After... Its amazing how much difference a little florescent orange can do to freshen up a tired cluster. ~JH

10-20-2017, 07:23 PM	#23
Duck 37 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Strongstown Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took long bed off along with step bumper, getting ready to use the lwb to swb kit, so far so good.

10-20-2017, 08:23 PM	#25
Duck 37 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Strongstown Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II fleetside

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