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SeniorVerde · 02-06-2015, 04:58 PM

It's supposed to rain all weekend so...

... weld, sand, repeat.

R.L. · 02-06-2015, 06:58 PM

New speedo cable, new parking brakes. Tired of driving around just knowing if I'm speeding or not.

calvin78612 · 02-06-2015, 08:42 PM

Got the frame rails split and laying on sawhorses,gonna wash them with tri sodium phosphate and paint with hammerite.

cooperhw · 02-06-2015, 09:28 PM

Sweet. We got some great projects coming up this weekend. I knew I was not the only guy who daydreamed about work I was wanting to get accomplished every weekend. I don't have any pictures but today I was able to pull the front bumper, push guard, front clip, and cab off Homer. Just a chassis sitting there. Tomorrow I am hoping to lop off a total of 60 inches of frame distance as well as about 4 inches of frame kick up. Going to be a challenge getting it to line up. Hopefully by this time tomorrow Homer's frame will be a short bed, step side, 1 ton dually.

Greasey Harley · 02-08-2015, 08:01 PM

I only got one side done. I removde the driver side manifold, and extracted the busted bolt.then I scrub the manifold with soap and water, and ran it through the sand blasting cabinet.

While I was at the sand blasting cabinet, I thought it would be a good idea to blast the alternator brackets also. Then I rubbed the manifold down with anti seize, and carefully reinstalled it.

I also painted the alt. brackets.

I have heat cycle the engine several times now, and the anti-seize has stopped smoking.
I will save the other manifold for a different weekend.

daily_danger · 02-06-2015, 10:59 PM

Upper and lower ball joints, in the parking lot. Not looking forward to it. May change out these brake hoses if I feel confident enough that I won't break a line.

**chiefcfd** · 02-06-2015, 11:12 PM

Hoping to get mine from the paint shop!

YourBuddy'sTruck · 02-07-2015, 11:14 AM

You all are having way more fun that I am.
I'm just shoveling snow into the bed for weight!

texjake · 02-07-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by YourBuddy'sTruck

You all are having way more fun that I am.
I'm just shoveling snow into the bed for weight!

Sorry to hear about that. It's suppose to be 83 degrees here today!

YourBuddy'sTruck · 02-07-2015, 01:40 PM

Ha! So what you're saying is that I logged in to look up info on my heater blower to figure out why it only works on speed 3 and it's gonna be up to 40 tomorrow so I thought I'd get into it, and meanwhile, in Texas, you couldn't care less if your heater worked or not?

texjake · 02-07-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by YourBuddy'sTruck

Ha! So what you're saying is that I logged in to look up info on my heater blower to figure out why it only works on speed 3 and it's gonna be up to 40 tomorrow so I thought I'd get into it, and meanwhile, in Texas, you couldn't care less if your heater worked or not?

Well, not today....lol But we have had some cold days this winter. And I am assure that we will pay for it come this next summer when it's 108 degrees in the shade & no rain for 60 days or more. There always seems to be a trade off no matter where you live.

Andy4639 · 02-07-2015, 10:09 PM

I got all the stuff done I had plan to do today. Tomorrow I plan to wash it and drive it to work tomorrow night!

cooperhw · 02-07-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I got all the stuff done I had plan to do today. Tomorrow I plan to wash it and drive it to work tomorrow night!

Now this right here is what I was hoping to hear. Some positive results.

As for me, yesterday I got the cab and dog house/front clip off. Today, my results were not quite as good. I got all of the stuff out of the way and got the required 60 inches cut out but that is about as far as I got. Still got a lot of finish grinding/finessing to do before I even think about welding it back together. Hopefully by noon tomorrow it will be welded up and have a coat of paint or two on it. Then my plan is to finish welding the cab graft and maybe even spread a little bondo on the cut. You notice I say hopefully, I am sooooo tired. Even talking about working on it tomorrow makes me more tired. OLD.

Andy4639 · 02-07-2015, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

Now this right here is what I was hoping to hear. Some positive results.

As for me, yesterday I got the cab and dog house/front clip off. Today, my results were not quite as good. I got all of the stuff out of the way and got the required 60 inches cut out but that is about as far as I got. Still got a lot of finish grinding/finessing to do before I even think about welding it back together. Hopefully by noon tomorrow it will be welded up and have a coat of paint or two on it. Then my plan is to finish welding the cab graft and maybe even spread a little bondo on the cut. You notice I say hopefully, I am sooooo tired. Even talking about working on it tomorrow makes me more tired. OLD.

Thanks. I have to get stuff done when I'm off. I start nightshift tomorrow so I had worked on getting the stuff done on my last full day off. Tomorrow I clean it up along with the garage then go to work.

slowcpe · 02-07-2015, 10:42 PM

Got the garage cleaned today. Ahhh!!! I feel better. Now I'm ready to get it dirty again.

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Ol 67 C10 · 02-07-2015, 11:05 PM

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Got the garage cleaned today. Ahhh!!! I feel better. Now I'm ready to get it dirty again.

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Nice shop man! Wish I had half as much room as you have. Lol

cooperhw · 02-08-2015, 11:09 PM

Post weekend update. Got the 60" cut out of the frame and all welded back up. Did not even get around to working on the cab.
Oh well,
Next weekend.
Let's keep this thread going next weekend.
So, let's see some pics of what "actually got done". lets try and inspire each other.

02-06-2015, 04:58 PM	#1
SeniorVerde Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Carnation, Wa Posts: 142	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend It's supposed to rain all weekend so... ... weld, sand, repeat.

02-06-2015, 06:58 PM	#2
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend New speedo cable, new parking brakes. Tired of driving around just knowing if I'm speeding or not.

02-06-2015, 08:42 PM	#3
calvin78612 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 803	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend Got the frame rails split and laying on sawhorses,gonna wash them with tri sodium phosphate and paint with hammerite. __________________ 84 step side 87 swb

02-06-2015, 09:28 PM	#4
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend Sweet. We got some great projects coming up this weekend. I knew I was not the only guy who daydreamed about work I was wanting to get accomplished every weekend. I don't have any pictures but today I was able to pull the front bumper, push guard, front clip, and cab off Homer. Just a chassis sitting there. Tomorrow I am hoping to lop off a total of 60 inches of frame distance as well as about 4 inches of frame kick up. Going to be a challenge getting it to line up. Hopefully by this time tomorrow Homer's frame will be a short bed, step side, 1 ton dually. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

02-08-2015, 08:01 PM	#5
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 885	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend I only got one side done. I removde the driver side manifold, and extracted the busted bolt.then I scrub the manifold with soap and water, and ran it through the sand blasting cabinet. While I was at the sand blasting cabinet, I thought it would be a good idea to blast the alternator brackets also. Then I rubbed the manifold down with anti seize, and carefully reinstalled it. I also painted the alt. brackets. I have heat cycle the engine several times now, and the anti-seize has stopped smoking. I will save the other manifold for a different weekend.

02-06-2015, 10:59 PM	#6
daily_danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend Upper and lower ball joints, in the parking lot. Not looking forward to it. May change out these brake hoses if I feel confident enough that I won't break a line.

02-06-2015, 11:12 PM	#7
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 512	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend Hoping to get mine from the paint shop! __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

02-07-2015, 11:14 AM	#8
YourBuddy'sTruck Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Catawba Island, OH Posts: 203	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend You all are having way more fun that I am. I'm just shoveling snow into the bed for weight!

02-07-2015, 01:40 PM	#10
YourBuddy'sTruck Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Catawba Island, OH Posts: 203	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend Ha! So what you're saying is that I logged in to look up info on my heater blower to figure out why it only works on speed 3 and it's gonna be up to 40 tomorrow so I thought I'd get into it, and meanwhile, in Texas, you couldn't care less if your heater worked or not?

02-07-2015, 10:09 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend I got all the stuff done I had plan to do today. Tomorrow I plan to wash it and drive it to work tomorrow night! __________________ 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.

02-07-2015, 10:42 PM	#15
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend Got the garage cleaned today. Ahhh!!! I feel better. Now I'm ready to get it dirty again. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-08-2015, 11:09 PM	#17
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What are you wanting to get done on your truck this coming weekend Post weekend update. Got the 60" cut out of the frame and all welded back up. Did not even get around to working on the cab. Oh well, Next weekend. Let's keep this thread going next weekend. So, let's see some pics of what "actually got done". lets try and inspire each other. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne



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