What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 203 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**HO455** · 02-26-2017, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BC10

Inspiring and beautiful.
I keep going back and forth and either painting mine in the garage, or just sending it to paint prison in a shop.

Ten years ago did the body work on my girlfriend's Probe and then had Maaco paint it. It took a three weeks to complete it. Car was hit in the rear so I got a bumper panel, taillights and hatch before I took the car apart. Maaco had the car four days and came out good. If I had to do it again I would see if I could supply the paint. Their paint chips too easy. This may be a good option for you. The application of the paint was flawless and it revealed the slight dent in the new hatch I never noticed.

427Carl · 02-26-2017, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BC10

Inspiring and beautiful.
painting mine in the garage, or just sending it to "paint prison" in a shop.

makes me laugh

and sad

I had a very good body man "promise to paint my truck in summer 2015 (I bought truck in May '15) I waited until my "appointment time" (completely disassembled it) and never got the call.. Too busy.. In 2016 I contacted (pleaded) with local body shop.. He promised June (2 weeks) end June its done

I'll never buy another vehicle that needs paint

**HO455** · 02-26-2017, 02:38 PM

It's getting harder to find body shops to do older cars. The insurance companies are forcing body shops to turn away that kind of work as they feel it interferes with their collision repairs. So we're mostly left with full on restoration shops or less than professional shops the insurance companies won't use.

OregonNed · 02-26-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NoStopN

Nice to know that I'm not the only person using ratchet straps to hold body parts up where they can be worked on.

Indeed! Worked like a dream, and more beer for me!

NoStopN · 02-26-2017, 10:23 PM

I got mine out to stretch its legs.

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Originally Posted by Nomadicflyer

Thanks for the compliments! I take motivation wherever I can.

So, you did yours in the garage? I would love to paint mine myself, but the time & location isn't right now.

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Indeed! Worked like a dream, and more beer for me!

And that's the important part.

Old_Gold · 02-26-2017, 11:02 PM

I finally got the rest of the old wood and auxiliary field tank out, so I can start moving forward on repairs and new wood!

roro013 · 02-27-2017, 09:29 AM

Installed new parking, tail, and reverse light lenses, steel roll pan , smooth tailgate skin and a set of CPP 2 1/2" drop spindles.

OregonNed · 03-03-2017, 11:40 AM

I reestablished the underhood horn wiring, and heard it honk for the first time since I've had it. Next step is installing the new hub and horn connection kit from Forever Sharp and get the steering wheel back on.

Metaldoc · 03-03-2017, 02:19 PM

New storage and speaker box in.

Gator Trapper · 03-04-2017, 06:01 PM

Wiper motor in, new blades on, new light switch in, seat cover on, power washed transmission area, put 30 + miles on her........bout got my list of wants put together.

custom10nut · 03-04-2017, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

New storage and speaker box in.

Where did you get this speaker panel? Is there a link you could share to the place you got it from?

Nomadicflyer · 03-04-2017, 11:18 PM

I bolted on a new exhaust manifold, after making the slipring section for the donut seal. Also replaced the valve cover gaskets.

Metaldoc · 03-04-2017, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Where did you get this speaker panel? Is there a link you could share to the place you got it from?

Custom made from scratch, It's one of a kind sorry. I do have pics on my build site.

toolboxchev · 03-08-2017, 07:46 PM

Cap and Rotor, Plugs, Oil Change and new Wires.

Purring like a kitty. My bro whom helped me rebuild it calls it the SPIDERMAN MOTOR!

darrellyates · 03-08-2017, 09:06 PM

Master cylinder, proportioning valve, and steering column plus wheel.....

66clow · 03-08-2017, 09:45 PM

Got a amazon gift card the other day for my 50th birthday. Who'd thought you can get c10 stuff off there? So the gauge panel I ordered came in today. Looking a whole lot better than what I have. Can't wait to put it in. Not bad for forty bucks.

hdff · 03-09-2017, 10:21 AM

installed the radio I got back from gary tayman with the speakers

shorty402 · 03-09-2017, 07:03 PM

Installed clock in open spot in gauge cluster. removed steering column, painted, and re-installed. Started removing some type of undercoating on bottom of hood applied by PO., what fun that is. Need to find some bracing to add to hood to stop bouncing in center. Just picking away waiting until spring.

Nh4clo4 · 03-09-2017, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shorty402

Installed clock in open spot in gauge cluster. removed steering column, painted, and re-installed. Started removing some type of undercoating on bottom of hood applied by PO., what fun that is. Need to find some bracing to add to hood to stop bouncing in center. Just picking away waiting until spring.

If it is undercoating, turn the hood upside down and lay rags over it and soak with kerosene, or diesel. After a few hours if comes off with a plastic scraper..
Just be careful getting rid of the rags when done.

shorty402 · 03-10-2017, 01:29 AM

Thanks for the tip.

**SoCoC10** · 03-10-2017, 10:00 AM

Gave the K10 a CLR bath followed by a coat of wax.

VWNate1 · 03-10-2017, 01:18 PM

? What did Gary Tayman to to your radio ? .

I have one and would love it it to have FM .

TIA ,

**Jcfcamaro** · 03-10-2017, 03:18 PM

Started cutting the rust out.

88Ironduke · 03-10-2017, 03:43 PM

Today I put insurance on my truck. Thank you Haggerty.

RickDeVon · 03-10-2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Ironduke

Today I put insurance on my truck. Thank you Haggerty.

Did you do it online or call them....thanks Rick

02-26-2017, 02:38 PM	#5053
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,270	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II It's getting harder to find body shops to do older cars. The insurance companies are forcing body shops to turn away that kind of work as they feel it interferes with their collision repairs. So we're mostly left with full on restoration shops or less than professional shops the insurance companies won't use. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-26-2017, 11:02 PM	#5056
Old_Gold Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally got the rest of the old wood and auxiliary field tank out, so I can start moving forward on repairs and new wood! Attached Images

02-27-2017, 09:29 AM	#5057
roro013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Greenville Tx Posts: 8	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed new parking, tail, and reverse light lenses, steel roll pan , smooth tailgate skin and a set of CPP 2 1/2" drop spindles.

03-03-2017, 11:40 AM	#5058
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I reestablished the underhood horn wiring, and heard it honk for the first time since I've had it. Next step is installing the new hub and horn connection kit from Forever Sharp and get the steering wheel back on. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

03-03-2017, 02:19 PM	#5059
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New storage and speaker box in. Attached Images

03-04-2017, 06:01 PM	#5060
Gator Trapper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central MI Area Posts: 5	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Wiper motor in, new blades on, new light switch in, seat cover on, power washed transmission area, put 30 + miles on her........bout got my list of wants put together. __________________ 1971 Chevy K20 LWB 2011 GMC 1500 Crew SWB

03-04-2017, 11:18 PM	#5062
Nomadicflyer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I bolted on a new exhaust manifold, after making the slipring section for the donut seal. Also replaced the valve cover gaskets. __________________ 1972 C20 Fleetside "Miss Olive" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=721563

03-08-2017, 07:46 PM	#5064
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cap and Rotor, Plugs, Oil Change and new Wires. Purring like a kitty. My bro whom helped me rebuild it calls it the SPIDERMAN MOTOR! Attached Images

03-08-2017, 09:06 PM	#5065
darrellyates Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gallatin TN Posts: 376	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Master cylinder, proportioning valve, and steering column plus wheel..... Attached Images

03-08-2017, 09:45 PM	#5066
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got a amazon gift card the other day for my 50th birthday. Who'd thought you can get c10 stuff off there? So the gauge panel I ordered came in today. Looking a whole lot better than what I have. Can't wait to put it in. Not bad for forty bucks.

03-09-2017, 10:21 AM	#5067
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II installed the radio I got back from gary tayman with the speakers Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-09-2017, 07:03 PM	#5068
shorty402 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cottage Grove, MN Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed clock in open spot in gauge cluster. removed steering column, painted, and re-installed. Started removing some type of undercoating on bottom of hood applied by PO., what fun that is. Need to find some bracing to add to hood to stop bouncing in center. Just picking away waiting until spring.

03-10-2017, 01:29 AM	#5070
shorty402 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cottage Grove, MN Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Thanks for the tip.

03-10-2017, 10:00 AM	#5071
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,299	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Gave the K10 a CLR bath followed by a coat of wax. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

03-10-2017, 01:18 PM	#5072
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II ? What did Gary Tayman to to your radio ? . I have one and would love it it to have FM . TIA , __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



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03-10-2017, 03:18 PM	#5073
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started cutting the rust out. Attached Images

03-10-2017, 03:43 PM	#5074
88Ironduke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Willingboro, NJ Posts: 489	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I put insurance on my truck. Thank you Haggerty. __________________ Retired USAF - No rockets, no mortars, no bad guys shooting...No stress!!! My Build Thread: Project 72' Green http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587932

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