What did you do to your truck today! - Page 212 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

heathbirkendahl · 11-05-2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Installed my new rear window , adds a lot of circulation to the cab when I remove the rear window
Posted via Mobile Device

Who makes it? Can you post some close ups?
Posted via Mobile Device

trac209 · 11-05-2012, 02:06 PM

Yes I would also like some more info on this window it looks really cool
Posted via Mobile Device

HotRod C/10 · 11-05-2012, 07:26 PM

i got it to a roller satus!

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-05-2012, 07:55 PM

"Finished" putting in the new dash...and new glove box door, thanks to a great deal from a Forum Member. Made my new SPI decal and "stuck it".
That was after threading in the new M & H under-dash harness...simple and smooth install.

Looks like the "new" (reclaimed from the parts stash) fuel gauge is gonna work. Can't say why....One of those deals that since you're working on so many ends of the thing,
and EVERYTHING has to work together for the proper end result, I have no idea why it works now. The suspected "pinning" was okay in the plug for the new printed circuit. New plug
(M and H). New ..tested...sensor/float (Summit). New wire to the tank (Magwa). New...tested...fuel gauge (70's GM from the stash). New Fuse Box (M &H). I dunno!

If it didn't work, I'd really be scratching my head. News at 11.

How's this for an SPI? Bet it will confuse someone down the road....

74baggedbug · 11-05-2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trac209

Yes I would also like some more info on this window it looks really cool
Posted via Mobile Device

It was made by a company called breezer window, I won't be able to get any good pics until I'm off on Friday. I work 12-16hr shifts so by the time I get home it's to dark and I spend what Lil time I have with my wife and kids , sorry but Friday I can take more pics
Posted via Mobile Device

**nlped** · 11-05-2012, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

i got it to a roller satus!

Hey, your front tires are both mounted for passenger side...

HotRod C/10 · 11-05-2012, 09:44 PM

yup, didnt think anyone would see that!....lol

Andy4639 · 11-06-2012, 12:08 AM

Physically I didn't touch the truck. I did how ever buy the paint, hardner, clear for the painting of the 67 SS Chevelle steering wheel this week I hope if the tempatures stay good.

Billett · 11-06-2012, 01:18 PM

New shoes for the winter, tore out most of the dash so I can put the speakers and radio in, and made a few sets of spare keys. Always nice to have more than one set around.

Square_78 · 11-07-2012, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

"Finished" putting in the new dash...and new glove box door, thanks to a great deal from a Forum Member. Made my new SPI decal and "stuck it".

Now thats COOL! I like it!

Shyguy · 11-07-2012, 01:36 AM

We picked up a wind shield from a local glass company today for my '67 swb stepper and we installed it. Mostly it was my son and twin grandsons. I did help now and then, but left the hard work to the youngsters.

Installing the windshield was touch and go at times, but with patience and much effort we got the job done.

Yesterday we put in the rear window, the headlights and park lights.

critict1gc · 11-07-2012, 07:01 PM

Put in led lights in my dash.

trac209 · 11-07-2012, 07:09 PM

I checked my anti freeze and pulled my battery out and parked it. Winter is basically here. So it's hibernation time for my truck.

69GWC · 11-07-2012, 07:12 PM

Stopped by and picked up a new chrome ash tray and a new chrome gas cap

Posted via Mobile Device

bsteele · 11-07-2012, 08:00 PM

Installed the aluminum radiator, filled the fluids, started it with the new heads and carb and burned some rubber. Man it felt good to finally go up the road after a year and a half of working on this thing.

**nlped** · 11-07-2012, 10:21 PM

Worked on trying to get the electrical gremlin that is haunting my truck isolated. I cut about 25' of burnt or halfa$$'ed wiring out from under the bed and dash to finally get both taillights, brakelights and blinkers working

Now I have to get the front wiring figured out

Did I mention I hate electrical work!!!

Expat_dude · 11-08-2012, 09:28 AM

Cab is off, the guys are cleaning and prepping the frame for paint!

I went with the Detroit tru track and will run 3:73gears. I was able to score a built 700r4 transmission so the guy will move the cross member back to accommodate. The fuel tank is being relocated from behind the seat to under the bed. More pics after sand blasting is completed

Posted via Mobile Device

**70CHEVYBB** · 11-08-2012, 09:38 AM

I installed the cam bearings on my 468 BB that will be going in my 70. I am ordering new connecting rod and sending them to the machine shop to balance the rotating assy. Can't wait for next spring.

VWNate1 · 11-08-2012, 11:48 AM

Picked up my rebuilt cylinder head and ordered up a passel of parts from NAPA , they should be in this morning so I'm off to pick them up and maybe yank the old head off , it's been running on five cylinders mostly this week so I'm keen to have a look ~ I just hope the pistons , cylinders & rings are O.K. .

It's drizzling here in La La Land , how else could it be when I finally have a day off to work on my poor old truck ?

.

oneoff · 11-08-2012, 12:08 PM

Got the fenders,wells and doors ready for sealer and primer.
Name: doors primer.jpg
Views: 753
Size: 33.4 KB

Name: fenders primer.jpg
Views: 750
Size: 28.6 KB

68GMCCustom · 11-08-2012, 02:01 PM

pulling the used oem plastic intake I got with the efi swap and replacing it with a new oem plastic intake (what it should have had in the 1st place since motor was new)...and hopefully finding 3"-5" of vacuum my truck has been missing.

flushdrew · 11-08-2012, 05:30 PM

replaced my lugnuts on the front end.
seems like a weird thing to do. unless you know this.

new wheels required longer lug studs. longer lug studs caused the acorn nut lugnuts to bottom out.
so.
new lug nuts it is.
i really don't want my wheels to fall off.

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-08-2012, 05:54 PM

Covered her up for a couple of days while the rain passes thru.

Here's a little video inside the cab as it sits now....

http://youtu.be/sb30fwXvzuE

67Slider · 11-08-2012, 08:59 PM

Got my Foreversharp steering wheel, CPP tilt column and '67 horn button in the mail. Now just have to wait for her to get out of paint prison.

PAWS 72 · 11-09-2012, 12:46 AM

Went to get some plumbing parts for home and a close family friend called and asked to go check on his dad,he had fallen in the floor.he has advanced stages of cancer.

I get there and he is strechted out in the floor.Scared me half to death.He had a big knot on back of head.Long story short he'll be sore for a few days.296lbs.

Not trying to hijack thread.Be safe everyone and have a good weekend. Jason

11-05-2012, 02:06 PM	#5277
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Yes I would also like some more info on this window it looks really cool Posted via Mobile Device

11-05-2012, 07:26 PM	#5278
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i got it to a roller satus! __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

11-05-2012, 07:55 PM	#5279
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! "Finished" putting in the new dash...and new glove box door, thanks to a great deal from a Forum Member. Made my new SPI decal and "stuck it". That was after threading in the new M & H under-dash harness...simple and smooth install. Looks like the "new" (reclaimed from the parts stash) fuel gauge is gonna work. Can't say why....One of those deals that since you're working on so many ends of the thing, and EVERYTHING has to work together for the proper end result, I have no idea why it works now. The suspected "pinning" was okay in the plug for the new printed circuit. New plug (M and H). New ..tested...sensor/float (Summit). New wire to the tank (Magwa). New...tested...fuel gauge (70's GM from the stash). New Fuse Box (M &H). I dunno! If it didn't work, I'd really be scratching my head. News at 11. How's this for an SPI? Bet it will confuse someone down the road.... Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 11-05-2012 at 08:11 PM.

11-05-2012, 09:44 PM	#5282
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: What did you do to your truck today! yup, didnt think anyone would see that!....lol __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

11-06-2012, 12:08 AM	#5283
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Physically I didn't touch the truck. I did how ever buy the paint, hardner, clear for the painting of the 67 SS Chevelle steering wheel this week I hope if the tempatures stay good. __________________ 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.

11-06-2012, 01:18 PM	#5284
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: What did you do to your truck today! New shoes for the winter, tore out most of the dash so I can put the speakers and radio in, and made a few sets of spare keys. Always nice to have more than one set around. __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

11-07-2012, 01:36 AM	#5286
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! We picked up a wind shield from a local glass company today for my '67 swb stepper and we installed it. Mostly it was my son and twin grandsons. I did help now and then, but left the hard work to the youngsters. Installing the windshield was touch and go at times, but with patience and much effort we got the job done. Yesterday we put in the rear window, the headlights and park lights. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

11-07-2012, 07:01 PM	#5287
critict1gc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cold Spring, KY Posts: 36	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put in led lights in my dash. __________________ a 72' 4x4 hot rod

11-07-2012, 07:09 PM	#5288
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I checked my anti freeze and pulled my battery out and parked it. Winter is basically here. So it's hibernation time for my truck.

11-07-2012, 07:12 PM	#5289
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Stopped by and picked up a new chrome ash tray and a new chrome gas cap Posted via Mobile Device

11-07-2012, 08:00 PM	#5290
bsteele Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kershaw, South Carolina Posts: 113	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed the aluminum radiator, filled the fluids, started it with the new heads and carb and burned some rubber. Man it felt good to finally go up the road after a year and a half of working on this thing.

11-07-2012, 10:21 PM	#5291
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Worked on trying to get the electrical gremlin that is haunting my truck isolated. I cut about 25' of burnt or halfa$$'ed wiring out from under the bed and dash to finally get both taillights, brakelights and blinkers working Now I have to get the front wiring figured out Did I mention I hate electrical work!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-08-2012, 09:28 AM	#5292
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cab is off, the guys are cleaning and prepping the frame for paint! I went with the Detroit tru track and will run 3:73gears. I was able to score a built 700r4 transmission so the guy will move the cross member back to accommodate. The fuel tank is being relocated from behind the seat to under the bed. More pics after sand blasting is completed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

11-08-2012, 09:38 AM	#5293
70CHEVYBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: chillicothe, illinois Posts: 690	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed the cam bearings on my 468 BB that will be going in my 70. I am ordering new connecting rod and sending them to the machine shop to balance the rotating assy. Can't wait for next spring.

11-08-2012, 11:48 AM	#5294
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,659	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Picked up my rebuilt cylinder head and ordered up a passel of parts from NAPA , they should be in this morning so I'm off to pick them up and maybe yank the old head off , it's been running on five cylinders mostly this week so I'm keen to have a look ~ I just hope the pistons , cylinders & rings are O.K. . It's drizzling here in La La Land , how else could it be when I finally have a day off to work on my poor old truck ? . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

11-08-2012, 12:08 PM	#5295
oneoff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 174	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the fenders,wells and doors ready for sealer and primer. __________________ Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541803 Dennis H 1969 Chevy C10, SWB, LS3,6.2L engine 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS,BBC, Convertible

11-08-2012, 02:01 PM	#5296
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: What did you do to your truck today! pulling the used oem plastic intake I got with the efi swap and replacing it with a new oem plastic intake (what it should have had in the 1st place since motor was new)...and hopefully finding 3"-5" of vacuum my truck has been missing. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

11-08-2012, 05:30 PM	#5297
flushdrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your truck today! replaced my lugnuts on the front end. seems like a weird thing to do. unless you know this. new wheels required longer lug studs. longer lug studs caused the acorn nut lugnuts to bottom out. so. new lug nuts it is. i really don't want my wheels to fall off. __________________ Drew "the big island" - in nebraska 1970 Chevy CST-10 get a bigger hammer

11-08-2012, 05:54 PM	#5298
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! Covered her up for a couple of days while the rain passes thru. Here's a little video inside the cab as it sits now.... http://youtu.be/sb30fwXvzuE Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

11-08-2012, 08:59 PM	#5299
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my Foreversharp steering wheel, CPP tilt column and '67 horn button in the mail. Now just have to wait for her to get out of paint prison. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

11-09-2012, 12:46 AM	#5300
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went to get some plumbing parts for home and a close family friend called and asked to go check on his dad,he had fallen in the floor.he has advanced stages of cancer. I get there and he is strechted out in the floor.Scared me half to death.He had a big knot on back of head.Long story short he'll be sore for a few days.296lbs. Not trying to hijack thread.Be safe everyone and have a good weekend. Jason

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.