what did you get done 10/3/10 edition - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 10-04-2010, 08:42 AM

got my dually back from the paint shop and lowered it.

Leedogg · 10-04-2010, 08:54 AM

I love it- i know you originally wanted the blue on top- But am digging it the way it is!

camshaftgsxr · 10-04-2010, 09:35 AM

went to look at an 81 for my girlfriend.

nikwho · 10-04-2010, 12:34 PM

I got a TON done on my '83! My '59 was neglected once again. I put a new set of Heddman Headers on. Dropped it off at the muffler shop and had the new headers tied into a 2.5" dual exhaust with a couple of flowmasters. I replaced the old q-jet with a new edlebrock carb. New MSD cap, rotor and plug wires. New flex-a-lite fan. And a fresh oil change. Pretty productive. I have a 350 getting ready to go to the shop to get vatted, bored .040 over and reassembled with fresh bearings, pistons, oil pump etc. It will be about 10:1 comp. with the new pistons and the new patriot performance heads. Need to pick the cam grind and when its all done it will replace the old 305 thats in there now.

boatpuller · 10-04-2010, 01:33 PM

saturday was beautiful sunshine.so,i got the 79 out and drove it down to lowe's.on the way home while i waited at a stop sign.i saw a group of teeners on bmx'x eyeballin the truck.i didn't wanna dissapoint the little bugger's.and much to their delight i pulled off a big nasty burnout when leaving that stop sign...

....i also winterized our new to us fifth wheel....."the big wheel"...probably a skosh over the weight limit for the 79 c10.don't you think?

...so,i have to use the dodge cummins.

bigblock73 · 10-04-2010, 01:47 PM

I dug a giant hole, cut a hole in the house foundation, and put in an egress window. It will be our daughters new room when finished.

Did go junkyarding Friday, got a bunch of stuff I needed for the 73, and even got a 78 tach cluster I will be listing to help offset my out of pocket expenses.

*Stitch* · 10-04-2010, 01:58 PM

Nice find Jeff
Posted via Mobile Device

bigblock73 · 10-04-2010, 01:59 PM

wheres my dash?

*Stitch* · 10-04-2010, 02:17 PM

I'm getting the vinyl book tomorrow so I can match up the color.

Posted via Mobile Device

D13 · 10-04-2010, 02:39 PM

Finished levelling the first floor section of the pole barn and moving in in the crushed/ broken concrete. Finish graded the two ouside walls with the pavers complete. moved the fine sand from the driveway to the barn area, broke up and hauled away the concrete that the truck washed onto my driveway gravel pile. Put in bolts to hold down the CDR and intake muffler on the diesel. Gave the new 77 the eveil eye but didn't actually work on it yet. Did i mention the disc brake Caprice rear end and the pile of 455 Buick parts that needed moving? Then went to the inlaw's 60+ anniversary dinner, letting the Advil comfort my back. Ain't so young anymore.....

Cue-Ball · 10-04-2010, 03:34 PM

On Friday evening I put in new plugs and checked my plug wires. Couldn't find my tube of dielectric grease, so I'll have to go back and grease everything tonight after work. I also pulled both door panels, greased the roll channels, and sprayed the window channels with silicone spray. Both of my windows were very difficult to put up before (had to use two hands!). I'm surprised I didn't break my window crank. But now both of them are much smoother and can be cranked pretty easily. Also pulled the front wheels and checked the brake pads. They still look like new, so I'm good for a while.

On Saturday I spent the whole day at the shop sanding my '70 Camaro. Need to get the whole car sanded with 180 grit, then go over it again several more times to get ready for paint.

3r!c84 · 10-04-2010, 03:49 PM

work then sanded and painted all the brackets and pullys off of the motor. tourqed the heads down. put in new fuel pump.adjusted roller rockers.

oh and a big box from summit came in.... (:

rfmaster · 10-04-2010, 04:09 PM

Saturday I went to a local JY - nothing square body related.
Sunday morning (no more heat) replaced both caliper hoses and bleed brakes on my '75. This turned out to be easier than I thought - flared crowfoot wrench (3/8") on short extension made a quick job of unscrewing hardline from the hose.

//RF

69subaru360 · 10-04-2010, 05:15 PM

Went to EZ pull and got a trailer hitch. Putnam class 5 10,000/14,000 in great shape for $15. Can't beat that. I mounted it with all new grade 8 hardware. The crossbar hangs a little below the bumper, which I don't like, but for $15 I cant really complain. It even had a bracket to relocate the spare tire hanger and the spare fits with the hitch. It's way more hitch than I need, but peace of mind is good. I would have been pushing it with a 5 or 6000 lb hitch.

I found out my reese brake controller is a perfect fit where the ashtray goes.

Just need to get a 7 round plug and it's all ready to tow.

I have a bunch of stuff on order that should show up this week. Sherman repro radiator, belts, hose and tune up parts.

tucsonjwt · 10-04-2010, 05:37 PM

Installed long fuel hose to replace the short vent hoses on the dual tanks. Ran the hoses to the back of the truck and mounted on the cross brace above the spare tire, then reinstalled the vent caps. Also tightened leaking fuel inlet nut. Gas smell all gone now - hope gas mileage improves a little on the BB.

**N2TRUX** · 10-04-2010, 10:12 PM

I spent last week thrashing to get the Ride Tech E3 system installed in my 77. I ran in to sensor issues that I just could not get resolved in time. I had to set the system to read bag pressure and focus on detailing the truck. I spent the last two nights before leaving wrapping up the install, and detailing the truck.

Thursday night I hit the road for Ft Worth to be in the Ride Tech booth at the Goodguys show. I made it there at 3:00 am and got a few hours sleep before set up on Friday morning. Despite the long hours and lots of moments of frustration, the effort was worth it.

Here it sits in all its glory at the Ride Tech display.

**lolife99** · 10-04-2010, 10:21 PM

Beatutiful, Ken,... just beautiful!

79gmcclassic · 10-04-2010, 10:25 PM

gorgeus truck!

87chevy.com · 10-04-2010, 10:30 PM

I tried to modify the '09 silverado middle console seat and didnt go to well. I tried to modify it so it would recline more... yeah, didnt go well.. I think a nut and bolt will be the winning ticke to go back together... if not its 100 bucks for the pivot arm

Mounted the BMW rear view mirror. Its got a led at the bottom for an alarm, 2 buttons for misc stuff (hidden). Waiting to find the same mirror with homelink (why i did this in the first place). Its got 3 programmable buttons for garage doors

... once i fit the modified mirror glass in there, I'll update with pictures.

clint

S10Fan · 10-05-2010, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

beatutiful, ken,... Just beautiful!

x2

**N2TRUX** · 10-05-2010, 12:05 PM

Thanks guys. Your compliments are always appreciated.

S10Fan · 10-05-2010, 08:58 PM

Ken.......Does that air system have a minimum psi requirement for height settings?

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-05-2010, 09:07 PM

Painted the outer stripe on my headlight bezels black. Repainted some of the trim screws that had started to rust.

10-04-2010, 08:42 AM	#26
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition got my dually back from the paint shop and lowered it. Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

10-04-2010, 08:54 AM	#27
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition I love it- i know you originally wanted the blue on top- But am digging it the way it is!

10-04-2010, 09:35 AM	#28
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition went to look at an 81 for my girlfriend. __________________

10-04-2010, 12:34 PM	#29
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition I got a TON done on my '83! My '59 was neglected once again. I put a new set of Heddman Headers on. Dropped it off at the muffler shop and had the new headers tied into a 2.5" dual exhaust with a couple of flowmasters. I replaced the old q-jet with a new edlebrock carb. New MSD cap, rotor and plug wires. New flex-a-lite fan. And a fresh oil change. Pretty productive. I have a 350 getting ready to go to the shop to get vatted, bored .040 over and reassembled with fresh bearings, pistons, oil pump etc. It will be about 10:1 comp. with the new pistons and the new patriot performance heads. Need to pick the cam grind and when its all done it will replace the old 305 thats in there now. __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

10-04-2010, 01:33 PM	#30
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition saturday was beautiful sunshine.so,i got the 79 out and drove it down to lowe's.on the way home while i waited at a stop sign.i saw a group of teeners on bmx'x eyeballin the truck.i didn't wanna dissapoint the little bugger's.and much to their delight i pulled off a big nasty burnout when leaving that stop sign.......i also winterized our new to us fifth wheel....."the big wheel"...probably a skosh over the weight limit for the 79 c10.don't you think? ...so,i have to use the dodge cummins. Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 10-04-2010 at 01:34 PM.

10-04-2010, 01:47 PM	#31
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition I dug a giant hole, cut a hole in the house foundation, and put in an egress window. It will be our daughters new room when finished. Did go junkyarding Friday, got a bunch of stuff I needed for the 73, and even got a 78 tach cluster I will be listing to help offset my out of pocket expenses. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-04-2010, 01:58 PM	#32
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition Nice find Jeff Posted via Mobile Device

10-04-2010, 01:59 PM	#33
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition wheres my dash? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-04-2010, 02:17 PM	#34
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition I'm getting the vinyl book tomorrow so I can match up the color. Posted via Mobile Device

10-04-2010, 02:39 PM	#35
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition Finished levelling the first floor section of the pole barn and moving in in the crushed/ broken concrete. Finish graded the two ouside walls with the pavers complete. moved the fine sand from the driveway to the barn area, broke up and hauled away the concrete that the truck washed onto my driveway gravel pile. Put in bolts to hold down the CDR and intake muffler on the diesel. Gave the new 77 the eveil eye but didn't actually work on it yet. Did i mention the disc brake Caprice rear end and the pile of 455 Buick parts that needed moving? Then went to the inlaw's 60+ anniversary dinner, letting the Advil comfort my back. Ain't so young anymore..... __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

10-04-2010, 03:34 PM	#36
Cue-Ball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 241	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition On Friday evening I put in new plugs and checked my plug wires. Couldn't find my tube of dielectric grease, so I'll have to go back and grease everything tonight after work. I also pulled both door panels, greased the roll channels, and sprayed the window channels with silicone spray. Both of my windows were very difficult to put up before (had to use two hands!). I'm surprised I didn't break my window crank. But now both of them are much smoother and can be cranked pretty easily. Also pulled the front wheels and checked the brake pads. They still look like new, so I'm good for a while. On Saturday I spent the whole day at the shop sanding my '70 Camaro. Need to get the whole car sanded with 180 grit, then go over it again several more times to get ready for paint.

10-04-2010, 03:49 PM	#37
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition work then sanded and painted all the brackets and pullys off of the motor. tourqed the heads down. put in new fuel pump.adjusted roller rockers. oh and a big box from summit came in.... (: __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-04-2010, 04:09 PM	#38
rfmaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC CA Posts: 1,374	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition Saturday I went to a local JY - nothing square body related. Sunday morning (no more heat) replaced both caliper hoses and bleed brakes on my '75. This turned out to be easier than I thought - flared crowfoot wrench (3/8") on short extension made a quick job of unscrewing hardline from the hose. //RF __________________ "The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)

10-04-2010, 05:15 PM	#39
69subaru360 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fleetwood PA Posts: 38	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition Went to EZ pull and got a trailer hitch. Putnam class 5 10,000/14,000 in great shape for $15. Can't beat that. I mounted it with all new grade 8 hardware. The crossbar hangs a little below the bumper, which I don't like, but for $15 I cant really complain. It even had a bracket to relocate the spare tire hanger and the spare fits with the hitch. It's way more hitch than I need, but peace of mind is good. I would have been pushing it with a 5 or 6000 lb hitch. I found out my reese brake controller is a perfect fit where the ashtray goes. Just need to get a 7 round plug and it's all ready to tow. I have a bunch of stuff on order that should show up this week. Sherman repro radiator, belts, hose and tune up parts. Last edited by 69subaru360; 10-04-2010 at 05:17 PM.

10-04-2010, 05:37 PM	#40
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition Installed long fuel hose to replace the short vent hoses on the dual tanks. Ran the hoses to the back of the truck and mounted on the cross brace above the spare tire, then reinstalled the vent caps. Also tightened leaking fuel inlet nut. Gas smell all gone now - hope gas mileage improves a little on the BB. Attached Images



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-04-2010, 10:12 PM	#41
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition I spent last week thrashing to get the Ride Tech E3 system installed in my 77. I ran in to sensor issues that I just could not get resolved in time. I had to set the system to read bag pressure and focus on detailing the truck. I spent the last two nights before leaving wrapping up the install, and detailing the truck. Thursday night I hit the road for Ft Worth to be in the Ride Tech booth at the Goodguys show. I made it there at 3:00 am and got a few hours sleep before set up on Friday morning. Despite the long hours and lots of moments of frustration, the effort was worth it. Here it sits in all its glory at the Ride Tech display. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-04-2010, 10:21 PM	#42
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,696	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition Beatutiful, Ken,... just beautiful! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-04-2010, 10:25 PM	#43
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition gorgeus truck! __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

10-04-2010, 10:30 PM	#44
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,262	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition I tried to modify the '09 silverado middle console seat and didnt go to well. I tried to modify it so it would recline more... yeah, didnt go well.. I think a nut and bolt will be the winning ticke to go back together... if not its 100 bucks for the pivot arm Mounted the BMW rear view mirror. Its got a led at the bottom for an alarm, 2 buttons for misc stuff (hidden). Waiting to find the same mirror with homelink (why i did this in the first place). Its got 3 programmable buttons for garage doors ... once i fit the modified mirror glass in there, I'll update with pictures. clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

10-05-2010, 12:05 PM	#46
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition Thanks guys. Your compliments are always appreciated. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-05-2010, 08:58 PM	#47
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition Ken.......Does that air system have a minimum psi requirement for height settings? __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

10-05-2010, 09:07 PM	#48
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: what did you get done 10/3/10 edition Painted the outer stripe on my headlight bezels black. Repainted some of the trim screws that had started to rust.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.