What did you do to your truck today part II. - Page 20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vin63 · 04-18-2014, 02:13 PM

Shot a couple of test dash pieces last night in preparation for painting the rest of the interior. A couple of frustrating weekends in front of me as I suck at paint and body work, but need to save some money to pay a pro to paint the exterior...hopefully, later this year.

chevyguys · 04-18-2014, 02:24 PM

Installed my vacuum gauge today! (3 years in the making...) Whoo Hoo! Only one thing left to add to the dash... It's the small things that make us crazy around here.

BADAZ chevy guy · 04-18-2014, 02:38 PM

While waiting for the radiator fix, I decided to pull the plugs and do a comp test. I wasn't running all that well anyway. 1-120, 2-142, 3-123, 4,130, 5-126, 6-130, 7-130, 8-135. There's a 22 pound spread, but considering it's a 37 year old motor I'm happy for now. Truck build will include a rebuilt motor anyway.
Plugs that were burning all looked fine, but 2 of them had no gap what so ever. That was probably most of the stumbling problem.

forestb · 04-18-2014, 03:23 PM

That is so nice. It reminds me of an old jukebox.

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Originally Posted by chevyguys

Installed my vacuum gauge today! (3 years in the making...) Whoo Hoo! Only one thing left to add to the dash... It's the small things that make us crazy around here.

Grizz1963 · 04-18-2014, 03:31 PM

Not done to... but done for my truck

Today was Wheels day in Surrey.

I spent some money on various bits, including t-shirts, retro Thermos flask for the teardrop and some bits for the impending job of restoring the truck.

Couple of new breathers for the valve covers.

A can of yellow spray paint, and more importantly.... Zinc spray for the areas where I end up cutting and welding.

Also a 500g tin of copper slip grease for the reassembly of the truck and mechanical parts as I go along. Suspect I may need some of it.

Nicola made me buy this Sheriff's badge and wear it all day.

One of Nicola's finds at Wheels Day today was this retro Thermos flask for £5.00 which she wants in the Teardrop.

LVPhotos · 04-18-2014, 05:10 PM

Getting ready for the weekend. Did Painless wire loom. Seen this at car lot.

**jayoldschool** · 04-18-2014, 06:14 PM

Took the bed back off my 65 to finish up frame/exhaust work. Going to paint the frame, can't stand the rusty.

TJ's Chevy · 04-18-2014, 08:29 PM

Put my new hood bird on!!!!!!!!!!

LVPhotos · 04-18-2014, 11:45 PM

TJ the bird from "My Science Project " would be a good candidate. Nothing like a lighted finger. Any who I went to cruise night.

TJ's Chevy · 04-18-2014, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LVPhotos

TJ the bird from "My Science Project " would be a good candidate. Nothing like a lighted finger. Any who I went to cruise night.

LOL! Sorry..have no idea what yer talking about...I'm obviously not getting something here.

Anyhow...another picture.

siggyfreud · 04-19-2014, 02:19 AM

Hood bird looks great. Like it's taking off of a landing strip.

Today I painted my coils and then made a fuel line bracket for my feed side.

endlessearth · 04-19-2014, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

LOL! Sorry..have no idea what yer talking about...I'm obviously not getting something here.

Anyhow...another picture.

That hood is awesome!

Grizz1963 · 04-19-2014, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

LOL! Sorry..have no idea what yer talking about...I'm obviously not getting something here.

Anyhow...another picture.

Man.... I love that ornament.

BADAZ chevy guy · 04-19-2014, 10:44 AM

Is that a 56 chevy hood bird?

TJ's Chevy · 04-19-2014, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by endlessearth

That hood is awesome!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Man.... I love that ornament.

Thanks Grizz!

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Originally Posted by BADAZ chevy guy

Is that a 56 chevy hood bird?

Yep!

Softpatch · 04-19-2014, 12:44 PM

Nice bird looks like it belongs there

TJ's Chevy · 04-19-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Softpatch

Nice bird looks like it belongs there

Thanks!

iceship · 04-19-2014, 09:17 PM

Dash, door panels, armrest done... nice black maltalic

62 Barnfind · 04-19-2014, 09:22 PM

Got my blinkers to work!

pimpston65 · 04-20-2014, 12:37 AM

got the pieces cut to start sewing

pimpston65 · 04-20-2014, 12:41 AM

used a vinyl cover for my template since i knew it fit just turned into deluxe

pimpston65 · 04-20-2014, 12:44 AM

using the original cotton and burlap ima add more burlap and jute

pimpston65 · 04-20-2014, 12:46 AM

freshly painted bench frame

CRGRS 66 · 04-20-2014, 02:43 AM

Making some progress on reassembling the suspension, details in my build thread.

earl84 · 04-20-2014, 06:19 AM

Hey, pimpston65, since you are taking a lot of photos of the seat cover process, and it's pretty interesting, maybe you should start a separate thread on it. It would be cool to have it in one place, and might really help people later when doing a search for information on how to do it. Just a thought.

04-18-2014, 02:13 PM	#476
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Shot a couple of test dash pieces last night in preparation for painting the rest of the interior. A couple of frustrating weekends in front of me as I suck at paint and body work, but need to save some money to pay a pro to paint the exterior...hopefully, later this year. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

04-18-2014, 02:24 PM	#477
chevyguys I Got it BAD! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MESA, AZ Posts: 205	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Installed my vacuum gauge today! (3 years in the making...) Whoo Hoo! Only one thing left to add to the dash... It's the small things that make us crazy around here. Attached Images __________________ Build Thread: http://www.chevyguys.com

04-18-2014, 02:38 PM	#478
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. While waiting for the radiator fix, I decided to pull the plugs and do a comp test. I wasn't running all that well anyway. 1-120, 2-142, 3-123, 4,130, 5-126, 6-130, 7-130, 8-135. There's a 22 pound spread, but considering it's a 37 year old motor I'm happy for now. Truck build will include a rebuilt motor anyway. Plugs that were burning all looked fine, but 2 of them had no gap what so ever. That was probably most of the stumbling problem. __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

04-18-2014, 03:31 PM	#480
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,572	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Not done to... but done for my truck Today was Wheels day in Surrey. I spent some money on various bits, including t-shirts, retro Thermos flask for the teardrop and some bits for the impending job of restoring the truck. Couple of new breathers for the valve covers. A can of yellow spray paint, and more importantly.... Zinc spray for the areas where I end up cutting and welding. Also a 500g tin of copper slip grease for the reassembly of the truck and mechanical parts as I go along. Suspect I may need some of it. Nicola made me buy this Sheriff's badge and wear it all day. One of Nicola's finds at Wheels Day today was this retro Thermos flask for £5.00 which she wants in the Teardrop. __________________ 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.

04-18-2014, 05:10 PM	#481
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Getting ready for the weekend. Did Painless wire loom. Seen this at car lot. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

04-18-2014, 06:14 PM	#482
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Took the bed back off my 65 to finish up frame/exhaust work. Going to paint the frame, can't stand the rusty.

04-18-2014, 08:29 PM	#483
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Put my new hood bird on!!!!!!!!!! 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

04-18-2014, 11:45 PM	#484
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. TJ the bird from "My Science Project " would be a good candidate. Nothing like a lighted finger. Any who I went to cruise night. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

04-19-2014, 02:19 AM	#486
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Hood bird looks great. Like it's taking off of a landing strip. Today I painted my coils and then made a fuel line bracket for my feed side.

04-19-2014, 10:44 AM	#489
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Is that a 56 chevy hood bird? __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

04-19-2014, 12:44 PM	#491
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Nice bird looks like it belongs there

04-19-2014, 09:17 PM	#493
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Dash, door panels, armrest done... nice black maltalic Attached Images

04-19-2014, 09:22 PM	#494
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,373	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Got my blinkers to work! __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

04-20-2014, 12:37 AM	#495
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. got the pieces cut to start sewing Attached Images

04-20-2014, 12:41 AM	#496
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. used a vinyl cover for my template since i knew it fit just turned into deluxe Attached Images



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04-20-2014, 12:44 AM	#497
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. using the original cotton and burlap ima add more burlap and jute Attached Images

04-20-2014, 12:46 AM	#498
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. freshly painted bench frame Attached Images

04-20-2014, 02:43 AM	#499
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Making some progress on reassembling the suspension, details in my build thread. __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

04-20-2014, 06:19 AM	#500
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Hey, pimpston65, since you are taking a lot of photos of the seat cover process, and it's pretty interesting, maybe you should start a separate thread on it. It would be cool to have it in one place, and might really help people later when doing a search for information on how to do it. Just a thought.

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