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**contagious102** · 01-25-2014, 10:36 AM

Got the new shoes on the project.!!

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-25-2014, 10:33 PM

^^^Fantastic work!!!^^^^Love yer fuel injection system!!!

What I did with mine today....used it to haul tools and stuff around while I was working in the field.

Lugnutz65 · 01-26-2014, 06:56 PM

I'm getting my grille support ready for media blasting. Fixed a couple of dents today. This was the worst of them. If I can do it - so can you! When I get scared about trying stuff I have never done before I hafta keep reminding myself - it's a truck, not a Ferrari!

Just heat the metal. Bang on it. Heat. Bang bang bang. Heat. Bang bang bang.

**LostMy65** · 01-26-2014, 09:10 PM

Thanks for starting this thread.
And thanks to those who added links to the old, and from the old.

**AngryPirate** · 01-26-2014, 09:10 PM

I picked up another truck today for parts. It's a GMC, but as far as I know most stuff is interchangeable.

It has the original GMC 305 V6.

**steveb64** · 01-26-2014, 10:43 PM

Finished installing my Porterbuilt rear suspension kit, and picked a cool grill off a C50 at the junk yard. Still had a T3 sealed beam on one side.

**chevy_man5** · 01-27-2014, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryPirate

I picked up another truck today for parts. It's a GMC, but as far as I know most stuff is interchangeable.

It has the original GMC 305 V6.

Nice find!!

If you are not using the "Heat" knob, I'd take it off your hands if the price is right!

racecougar · 01-27-2014, 11:50 AM

Disassembled the frame and loaded it back on the trailer for it's second trip to the quarter car wash.

**AngryPirate** · 01-27-2014, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_man5

Nice find!!

If you are not using the "Heat" knob, I'd take it off your hands if the price is right!

I'll have a look when I'm out at the property again where it's kept.

**chevy_man5** · 01-27-2014, 06:53 PM

Thanks!

kieth · 01-28-2014, 10:24 AM

Changed out modified 700r4 transmission pan for a stock one that did not leak, now the garage floor is clean. Also closed off the blazer fuel tank vents so it no longer smells up the garage. Wife is now happy (or is that really possible.)
Started cleanup on LT1 TPII engine, installed kit to relocate A/c compressor, alternator etc so we can transplant engine using stock 350 motor mounts without modifying the frame........will change engine as soon as we figure out wiring adaptation.....Kieth

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-28-2014, 06:47 PM

Thought about mine today.....thinking of paint and two tone options...what I am going paint my frame....weather or not I am going to do a 3/4 ton suspension swap....oh..stuff stuff and more stuff.

Fatherof3 · 01-31-2014, 01:17 PM

Flipped, shaved, & clearanced my crossmember. Not owning a plasma cutter this was to much work with only a sawzall and cut off wheels. I will buy a aftermarket one if there is a next time.

64 wedge · 01-31-2014, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryPirate

I picked up another truck today for parts. It's a GMC, but as far as I know most stuff is interchangeable.

It has the original GMC 305 V6.

It must be nice to find trucks around that have not rotted away back into the ground. Up here in the northeast salt and scrappers have got them all.

BubbaSR49 · 01-31-2014, 10:07 PM

Put new Rally's on my 66 Fleetside. Name: My 66.jpg
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**TJ's Chevy** · 01-31-2014, 10:09 PM

Played around with me '77 today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKWv_X4VbW4

**TJ's Chevy** · 02-01-2014, 08:44 PM

Moved brush around the fields to the burn pile. Thought about doing a burn out vid but got to tired to. lol. Next time we'll see about lighten them tires up!

txinliner · 02-02-2014, 02:54 PM

fixed low idle stumble accelerator pump return spring wasn't seated .. easy peasy

Grizz1963 · 02-02-2014, 03:39 PM

Not so much to, but with....

Well, it is winter, and we have had the wettest January since 1909 when records were begun.

Today Nicola and I decided to take the truck out for a decent run as we both have a bit of cabin fever, and deliver mate Martin the latest copy of Classic American (we subscribe to different mags and swop after reading them)

So we made a few stops at Chatham Dockyard where we were chased away by security........

Then off to the yacht basin to get a few pics.

I have been looking for a decent photo of the truck to enlarge to about 1200mm X 1500mm for my study, to replace the Super Hero wall I have there at the moment.

Not sure if any of the pics I ended up keeping really make the grade. I may have to look for a better setting at some point.

So please give your opinions too.

So there went another weekend.

Frustrating PotatoBucket !!!

Turns pics about.

No idea how to overide it, tried rotating in files.

Last try

**TJ's Chevy** · 02-02-2014, 05:13 PM

I like all the pictures except the last one....I can't quite get my neck in a good position.....

rickywideglide · 02-02-2014, 06:42 PM

finished painting around grill, buttoned up headlamp upgrade Name: 010.jpg
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19GMC66 · 02-02-2014, 08:19 PM

Put in new Ididit tilt and Billet specialties steering wheel !

**jayoldschool** · 02-02-2014, 09:41 PM

grizz, in almost all your shots, you are making the same mistake: there is something in the background "growing" out of your subject matter. Beams, signs, tugboats, barges, you've got it all! Try and frame the shot so the subject matter is the focus, not blending into the background, for example, the picture of the blue glass building with a red truck in front. Make sure that there are no obstructions "growing" out of the subject matter. Hope this makes sense.

**contagious102** · 02-03-2014, 12:39 AM

Fixed it for ya.!!

ACK · 02-03-2014, 11:08 AM

I didn't want to install battery taps, so I put a 150 amp bus bar under the hood and a fuse block under the dash. A set of dash switches goes in next so I can hook up the aftermarket washer bottle with built-in pump and a set of driving lights.

01-25-2014, 10:36 AM	#26
contagious102 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Semmes,Al. Posts: 407	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Got the new shoes on the project.!! __________________ Go Fast and Have Fun.!! My pro street build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551185

01-25-2014, 10:33 PM	#27
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. ^^^Fantastic work!!!^^^^Love yer fuel injection system!!! What I did with mine today....used it to haul tools and stuff around while I was working in the field. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-26-2014, 06:56 PM	#28
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,926	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. I'm getting my grille support ready for media blasting. Fixed a couple of dents today. This was the worst of them. If I can do it - so can you! When I get scared about trying stuff I have never done before I hafta keep reminding myself - it's a truck, not a Ferrari! Just heat the metal. Bang on it. Heat. Bang bang bang. Heat. Bang bang bang. Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

01-26-2014, 09:10 PM	#29
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,516	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Thanks for starting this thread. And thanks to those who added links to the old, and from the old. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

01-26-2014, 09:10 PM	#30
AngryPirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 546	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. I picked up another truck today for parts. It's a GMC, but as far as I know most stuff is interchangeable. It has the original GMC 305 V6. Attached Images

01-26-2014, 10:43 PM	#31
steveb64 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Finished installing my Porterbuilt rear suspension kit, and picked a cool grill off a C50 at the junk yard. Still had a T3 sealed beam on one side. Attached Images

01-27-2014, 11:50 AM	#33
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 999	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Disassembled the frame and loaded it back on the trailer for it's second trip to the quarter car wash. __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread

01-27-2014, 06:53 PM	#35
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Thanks! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

01-28-2014, 10:24 AM	#36
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Changed out modified 700r4 transmission pan for a stock one that did not leak, now the garage floor is clean. Also closed off the blazer fuel tank vents so it no longer smells up the garage. Wife is now happy (or is that really possible.) Started cleanup on LT1 TPII engine, installed kit to relocate A/c compressor, alternator etc so we can transplant engine using stock 350 motor mounts without modifying the frame........will change engine as soon as we figure out wiring adaptation.....Kieth

01-28-2014, 06:47 PM	#37
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Thought about mine today.....thinking of paint and two tone options...what I am going paint my frame....weather or not I am going to do a 3/4 ton suspension swap....oh..stuff stuff and more stuff. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-31-2014, 01:17 PM	#38
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Flipped, shaved, & clearanced my crossmember. Not owning a plasma cutter this was to much work with only a sawzall and cut off wheels. I will buy a aftermarket one if there is a next time. __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52

01-31-2014, 10:07 PM	#40
BubbaSR49 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pecos, Texas Posts: 10	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Put new Rally's on my 66 Fleetside.

01-31-2014, 10:09 PM	#41
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Played around with me '77 today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKWv_X4VbW4 __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

02-01-2014, 08:44 PM	#42
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Moved brush around the fields to the burn pile. Thought about doing a burn out vid but got to tired to. lol. Next time we'll see about lighten them tires up! Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

02-02-2014, 02:54 PM	#43
txinliner Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 94	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. fixed low idle stumble accelerator pump return spring wasn't seated .. easy peasy __________________ 65c10 43,000 original miles ,230 stovebolt,powerglide,3" drop spidles 3" drop springs w/ half coil cut and 5 drop springs in back with 1 1/2 blocks... c notch soon to add hei offy 4 v intake and holley 390



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02-02-2014, 03:39 PM	#44
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,508	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Not so much to, but with.... Well, it is winter, and we have had the wettest January since 1909 when records were begun. Today Nicola and I decided to take the truck out for a decent run as we both have a bit of cabin fever, and deliver mate Martin the latest copy of Classic American (we subscribe to different mags and swop after reading them) So we made a few stops at Chatham Dockyard where we were chased away by security........ Then off to the yacht basin to get a few pics. I have been looking for a decent photo of the truck to enlarge to about 1200mm X 1500mm for my study, to replace the Super Hero wall I have there at the moment. Not sure if any of the pics I ended up keeping really make the grade. I may have to look for a better setting at some point. So please give your opinions too. So there went another weekend. Frustrating PotatoBucket !!! Turns pics about. No idea how to overide it, tried rotating in files. Last try __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

02-02-2014, 05:13 PM	#45
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. I like all the pictures except the last one....I can't quite get my neck in a good position..... __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

02-02-2014, 06:42 PM	#46
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. finished painting around grill, buttoned up headlamp upgrade

02-02-2014, 08:19 PM	#47
19GMC66 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 146	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Put in new Ididit tilt and Billet specialties steering wheel ! Attached Images

02-02-2014, 09:41 PM	#48
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,155	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. grizz, in almost all your shots, you are making the same mistake: there is something in the background "growing" out of your subject matter. Beams, signs, tugboats, barges, you've got it all! Try and frame the shot so the subject matter is the focus, not blending into the background, for example, the picture of the blue glass building with a red truck in front. Make sure that there are no obstructions "growing" out of the subject matter. Hope this makes sense.

02-03-2014, 12:39 AM	#49
contagious102 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Semmes,Al. Posts: 407	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Fixed it for ya.!! __________________ Go Fast and Have Fun.!! My pro street build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551185

02-03-2014, 11:08 AM	#50
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 537	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. I didn't want to install battery taps, so I put a 150 amp bus bar under the hood and a fuse block under the dash. A set of dash switches goes in next so I can hook up the aftermarket washer bottle with built-in pump and a set of driving lights. Attached Images __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

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