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magwakeenercew2jh · 01-02-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hotsy

today i started my project 71, pulled out the old 350 and sold it to fund the build,and started to tear the body down to access the rust. long way to go but worth the pain

Love the air freshener.....

hotsy · 01-04-2013, 10:59 PM

Another good day today,finished stripping the cab and bed , looks like a good canidate for a complete floor pan with the braces,placed old parts not being used on craigslist today to help with the build,A body shop owner said that the woodall complete floor was a good product and fit well for him,any input on floor is welcome

hotsy · 01-04-2013, 11:09 PM

these pics show some of the floor that has been patched before and the braces under are shot too..a pic of the old license plate on front,looks as old as the truck

hotsy · 01-02-2013, 11:09 PM

HI new to the site ,love seeing all the project and thier progress ,just started mine,lots of ideas from you guys,thanks

NOSed69 · 01-02-2013, 11:31 PM

I picked up a ripe 69 longbed 1/2 ton a while back that doesnt run very well. So I started tearing the engine out to replace the cam I suspect to be going flat. I'm also goin to toss a 700r4 in it so i can hopefully start daily driving it.

74baggedbug · 01-03-2013, 02:15 AM

Slapped some 17" centerlines on it that I bought for $400, not sure how I feel about them but if nothing else they will be my backup wheels ... Ill post better pics tomorrow
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Square_78 · 01-03-2013, 02:30 AM

Repainted the emblems today. Much better now.
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ole dollor · 01-03-2013, 01:42 PM

hotsy: welcome to the board from Texas....this is a great place to be...and we like lots of pic's , have fun with your truck..

Survivalist45 · 01-03-2013, 04:29 PM

Took the mirrors off, and installed a Peep mirror.

Andy4639 · 01-03-2013, 06:38 PM

Drove it almost 200 miles today round trip. Stopped right above Table Rock SC and took these.

ole dollor · 01-03-2013, 07:32 PM

well today i just drove it around,and went to the coffee shop for a cup and meet with the other old farts around town, but for the last two days i cleaned up the exhaust manifold that i took off the lake pump 292 and took the intake and exhaust manifold off ole dollor and cleaned and scraped off a mess of old gasket and rust, my old manifold was worse that i thought. got her back together late last night and boy does it run and sound better, had to do some work on the new (used) exhaust manifold to make the heat riser work properly.
i even have some pic's of the process.the screws were used because i can't use a welder but i think it will work o k...

ole dollor · 01-03-2013, 07:41 PM

and a few more

VDOG · 01-03-2013, 08:20 PM

Painted my 71-72 spindles for my stepside.

VWNate1 · 01-04-2013, 11:06 AM

Ya done real good here ~ that old exhaust manifold was toast .

In picture # 1 , is the little sheet metal thingie with the rod going up to the carby's choke lever ~ I need one of these and cannot find one anywhere ~ anyone has one for sale ? or I'll buy the old one off your junk exhaust manifold please .

TIA ,

-Nate

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Originally Posted by ole dollor

well today i just drove it around,and went to the coffee shop for a cup and meet with the other old farts around town, but for the last two days i cleaned up the exhaust manifold that i took off the lake pump 292 and took the intake and exhaust manifold off ole dollor and cleaned and scraped off a mess of old gasket and rust, my old manifold was worse that i thought. got her back together late last night and boy does it run and sound better, had to do some work on the new (used) exhaust manifold to make the heat riser work properly.
i even have some pic's of the process.the screws were used because i can't use a welder but i think it will work o k...

CMH77 · 01-04-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

Ya done real good here ~ that old exhaust manifold was toast .

In picture # 1 , is the little sheet metal thingie with the rod going up to the carby's choke lever ~ I need one of these and cannot find one anywhere ~ anyone has one for sale ? or I'll buy the old one off your junk exhaust manifold please .

TIA ,

-Nate

I might have a spare one on my old junk block at home, Nate. If it's there and in usable shape at all, you can have it. I'll check after work.

jc70chevy · 01-04-2013, 12:56 AM

i man handled my stepside bed back on the truck while my buddys that were guna help stood around and drunk beer lmao i love them lazy guys

PAWS 72 · 01-04-2013, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jc70chevy

i man handled my stepside bed back on the truck while my buddys that were guna help stood around and drunk beer lmao i love them lazy guys

sounds like a bunch of friends I know

mygmctruck · 01-04-2013, 11:25 PM

Today and the last couple of days I have been disassembling all of the used a/c parts that I bought from teeitup. Pulled the heating and a/c coils , blew out all the dust and debris , cleaning up the ac/heater boxes and repainting them. Also polishing all the aluminum and copper parts. sand blasted all of the rusted parts for repaint.Have many pics but cameras in the garage will post sat .

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-05-2013, 12:16 AM

First, my Happy New Year present to those that are into my kind of music:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/vi...pelin-20121227

Today, it was a little ride down town, ordering an anti-snow item. And I think I've decided to move my 1" spacers to the front and pick up some 1.5 inchers
for the rear (only, mine will be five lug) with my Christmas E-Slay stocking stuffer gift cards!!!!

jayman68 · 01-07-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

First, my Happy New Year present to those that are into my kind of music:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/vi...pelin-20121227

Great tune, thanks for sharing.

ryanroo · 01-05-2013, 04:54 PM

What are your choices for caps?

did you get your fuel issue solved?

Ryan

shawno72 · 01-05-2013, 05:09 PM

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What are your choices for caps?

did you get your fuel issue solved?

Ryan

I have a choice between the copos in my avatar and the full size truck covers. Yes the fuel pressure regulator combined with a new carb got me going again. Thank you

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mikey2409 · 01-05-2013, 05:07 PM

Did a headlight upgrade yesterday and now that im sick and was forced to take a sick day away from work im looking to wire a system or something in to the garage so I can listen to some tunes well working on the truck or side jobs when im not at the shop to make money to build the truck
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gangforward · 01-05-2013, 05:10 PM

Tired of long tube headers heat soaking the starter in traffic, installed a high torque corvette style starter and heat shield. Replaced a lot of wires too. Big difference.

pat 70/71 · 01-05-2013, 09:17 PM

cleaned my 71 shortie and a neighbor comes over and wants to buy my toy!
I'm not trying to sell it. I really can't see myself without this truck. (spent years& thousands of hours restoring it) and love it. I told him no. cheers, Pat

01-04-2013, 10:59 PM	#2
hotsy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lake Lynn, PA Posts: 23	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Another good day today,finished stripping the cab and bed , looks like a good canidate for a complete floor pan with the braces,placed old parts not being used on craigslist today to help with the build,A body shop owner said that the woodall complete floor was a good product and fit well for him,any input on floor is welcome Attached Images

01-04-2013, 11:09 PM	#3
hotsy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lake Lynn, PA Posts: 23	Re: What did you do to your truck today! these pics show some of the floor that has been patched before and the braces under are shot too..a pic of the old license plate on front,looks as old as the truck Attached Images

01-02-2013, 11:09 PM	#4
hotsy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lake Lynn, PA Posts: 23	Re: What did you do to your truck today! HI new to the site ,love seeing all the project and thier progress ,just started mine,lots of ideas from you guys,thanks Last edited by hotsy; 01-02-2013 at 11:19 PM. Reason: double posted same message

01-02-2013, 11:31 PM	#5
NOSed69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Muldrow Oklahoma Posts: 15	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I picked up a ripe 69 longbed 1/2 ton a while back that doesnt run very well. So I started tearing the engine out to replace the cam I suspect to be going flat. I'm also goin to toss a 700r4 in it so i can hopefully start daily driving it.

01-03-2013, 02:15 AM	#6
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Slapped some 17" centerlines on it that I bought for $400, not sure how I feel about them but if nothing else they will be my backup wheels ... Ill post better pics tomorrow Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2013, 02:30 AM	#7
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Repainted the emblems today. Much better now. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

01-03-2013, 01:42 PM	#8
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today! hotsy: welcome to the board from Texas....this is a great place to be...and we like lots of pic's , have fun with your truck..

01-03-2013, 04:29 PM	#9
Survivalist45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took the mirrors off, and installed a Peep mirror. __________________ -CJ- 69 GMC stepside 350 370HP TH350 4:11's 8MPG and proud!

01-03-2013, 06:38 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it almost 200 miles today round trip. Stopped right above Table Rock SC and took these. __________________ 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.

01-03-2013, 07:32 PM	#11
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today! well today i just drove it around,and went to the coffee shop for a cup and meet with the other old farts around town, but for the last two days i cleaned up the exhaust manifold that i took off the lake pump 292 and took the intake and exhaust manifold off ole dollor and cleaned and scraped off a mess of old gasket and rust, my old manifold was worse that i thought. got her back together late last night and boy does it run and sound better, had to do some work on the new (used) exhaust manifold to make the heat riser work properly. i even have some pic's of the process.the screws were used because i can't use a welder but i think it will work o k... Attached Images

01-03-2013, 07:41 PM	#12
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today! and a few more Attached Images

01-03-2013, 08:20 PM	#13
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Painted my 71-72 spindles for my stepside. Attached Images

01-04-2013, 12:56 AM	#16
jc70chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: vallejo,ca Posts: 176	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i man handled my stepside bed back on the truck while my buddys that were guna help stood around and drunk beer lmao i love them lazy guys

01-04-2013, 11:25 PM	#18
mygmctruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Munising , mi Posts: 144	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today and the last couple of days I have been disassembling all of the used a/c parts that I bought from teeitup. Pulled the heating and a/c coils , blew out all the dust and debris , cleaning up the ac/heater boxes and repainting them. Also polishing all the aluminum and copper parts. sand blasted all of the rusted parts for repaint.Have many pics but cameras in the garage will post sat .

01-05-2013, 12:16 AM	#19
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! First, my Happy New Year present to those that are into my kind of music: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/vi...pelin-20121227 Today, it was a little ride down town, ordering an anti-snow item. And I think I've decided to move my 1" spacers to the front and pick up some 1.5 inchers for the rear (only, mine will be five lug) with my Christmas E-Slay stocking stuffer gift cards!!!! Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 01-05-2013 at 12:28 AM.



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mikey2409 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bell Gardens Ca Posts: 151	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Did a headlight upgrade yesterday and now that im sick and was forced to take a sick day away from work im looking to wire a system or something in to the garage so I can listen to some tunes well working on the truck or side jobs when im not at the shop to make money to build the truck Posted via Mobile Device

01-05-2013, 05:10 PM	#24
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Tired of long tube headers heat soaking the starter in traffic, installed a high torque corvette style starter and heat shield. Replaced a lot of wires too. Big difference. Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 LWB Fleet, 383, TH400, PS, 4BL-Holley, Headers & 3" Exhaust, 3" drop front, 4" rear springs, ECI shock relocate, Panhard Bar kit, wheels & tires 1995 Z28 Convertible - Borla, K&N, Lingenfelter Motor, C6 Wheels & Tires 1990 2500 4x4 Suburban 3" Catbac System, K&N, 2" Lift, Wheels, Tires

01-05-2013, 09:17 PM	#25
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today! cleaned my 71 shortie and a neighbor comes over and wants to buy my toy! I'm not trying to sell it. I really can't see myself without this truck. (spent years& thousands of hours restoring it) and love it. I told him no. cheers, Pat

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