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mud.man.rj · 11-11-2012, 07:22 PM

Nice wheel mag, really nice and VW I see now with the guides that worn out but may be defeating yourself with a gap that wide, may not jump the gap as easily and foul the plugs especially without an ignition upgrade, maybe drop the gap to .055 or even .050 and try that may help. I have used the .065 gap like Olds or Buicks did back in the day of first HEI's and found it was a bit wide and dropped it back and the plugs cleared up, worth a shot anyway or as i have done before miled engines just switched up to a platinium tip plug with the small pos. electrode and it doesn't foul nearly as easily, I use the same for running an engine a bit fat on stuff we 1/4 mile.

VWNate1 · 11-11-2012, 09:36 PM

Thanx ~

I actually began @ .035" and kept increasing the gaps until they stopped fouling so quickly .

I'd really rather fix it correctly

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mcmlxix · 11-12-2012, 01:00 AM

Started the motor mounts for the LQ9 ...

68GMCCustom · 11-12-2012, 11:59 AM

That looks sweet...wish my welds were half as nice.

Mayo · 11-12-2012, 06:20 PM

Got my LED lightbar installed today, just have to wire up the reverse light
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*Mister-B* · 11-12-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

Got my LED lightbar installed today, just have to wire up the reverse light
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Light bar should definitely get you noticed.

I don't know, though. Aren't you afraid somebody is going to mistake it for a Ford? You might need more Chevy logos on the back lol.

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Mayo · 11-12-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Light bar should definitely get you noticed.

I don't know, though. Aren't you afraid somebody is going to mistake it for a Ford? You might need more Chevy logos on the back lol.

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Haha, don't want anyone thinking I'm a Ford. I smoked my tailights back in the spring and even though they still produce a good amount of light, I figure a little more wouldn't hurt. I bought the lightbar back in August but finally got around to putting it on today. Those bowties on my bumper are reflective too.

Shorthair_Hunter · 11-14-2012, 11:30 AM

I traded my 71 GMC 2wd for an 85 Chevy K20... Sorry guys! I've really enjoyed this board and the 71 drove like a dream but I really wanted a 4x4 and this was too good of a trade to pass on. Maybe I'll be back someday.
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*Mister-B* · 11-14-2012, 11:52 AM

Restored my back bumper for next to nothing. Here's the thread with pictures

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551823
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GRX · 11-14-2012, 02:41 PM

I drove it, again. My lady friend and I took rode some back roads and did some hiking to enjoy the fall colors. Happy my truck is in a place where it runs & drives like new, and doesn't need anything.

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-14-2012, 08:14 PM

Just climbed out from underneath. Adjusted the hand-brake and put a new
do-whackie three-sided fork thing on the trans shifting linkage (TH350).
There was some slop in the shifter. And I had that nice new chunk of linkage in my stash.

Now there's no slop in the shifter. Of course, I forgot that I adjusted the column WITH the slop. Which means that now
I have to adjust it, or the linkage up top, to get the pointer just perfect.

Yeah. That's for another day.

*Mister-B* · 11-14-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GRX

I drove it, again. My lady friend and I took rode some back roads and did some hiking to enjoy the fall colors. Happy my truck is in a place where it runs & drives like new, and doesn't need anything.

Nice photo.

Took your lady friend on the back roads hiking and enjoying fall colors, eh? Sounds like a Cinemax soft porn plot... Hopefully you made the most of it! Lol
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**Palf70Step** · 11-14-2012, 08:20 PM

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I traded my 71 GMC 2wd for an 85 Chevy K20... Sorry guys! I've really enjoyed this board and the 71 drove like a dream but I really wanted a 4x4 and this was too good of a trade to pass on. Maybe I'll be back someday.
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No need to leave....we do square bodies too.

1972SUPERSB · 11-14-2012, 10:43 PM

Rebuilt my front end on my 72. Wow lots of work!
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ScottG · 11-14-2012, 11:53 PM

I attempted to get my lights working, that suddenly decided to go south with my stereo. Got my dash, running and dome light back. Radio too. Still no brake lights though.

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-14-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SUPERSB

Rebuilt my front end on my 72. Wow lots of work!

Beautiful!

1972SUPERSB · 11-14-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Beautiful!

Thanks! Was able to use just about all ac delco parts as well.
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shopking72 · 11-15-2012, 01:02 AM

Started cleaning up the 406. Has a blown head gasket right now. Putting this in my truck this winter. Going to change some things, different valve covers, electric water pump, and harmonic balancer. Has over 400HP.

**nlped** · 11-15-2012, 07:18 PM

Pulled the stock non-tilt steering column out of the truck (it actually came out in 2 pieces...the bearing were completely shot). Everytime I work on this truck and replace parts, I find it more and more amazing that I survived the drive home from Tennessee considering the pieced together manner its in currently. I'll be putting in a rebuilt tilt column hopefully tomorrow...come on UPS!!!

Andy4639 · 11-15-2012, 09:29 PM

Got the console in and covered.

5-0 C/10 · 11-15-2012, 09:59 PM

Started cleaning the chassis today (oil leaks)
Fixed driver side window regulator
Po had wrong starter . Put in a brand new one.
Made a new battery cable . Po had it touching the dip stick
Killed my distributor put a new one in yesterday
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Aaron Burkemper · 11-15-2012, 10:07 PM

Drove it!

ScottG · 11-15-2012, 11:59 PM

Picked up a 700r4 for my truck. Gas mileage hopefully to improve!!

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-16-2012, 12:06 AM

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Picked up a 700r4 for my truck. Gas mileage hopefully to improve!!

Let us know....PLEEEEEZE!!!!???

HotRod C/10 · 11-16-2012, 12:18 AM

got the cab on finally. needs rear wheel spacers and gotta get the 500 lbs of crap in the bed.

11-11-2012, 07:22 PM	#5326
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nice wheel mag, really nice and VW I see now with the guides that worn out but may be defeating yourself with a gap that wide, may not jump the gap as easily and foul the plugs especially without an ignition upgrade, maybe drop the gap to .055 or even .050 and try that may help. I have used the .065 gap like Olds or Buicks did back in the day of first HEI's and found it was a bit wide and dropped it back and the plugs cleared up, worth a shot anyway or as i have done before miled engines just switched up to a platinium tip plug with the small pos. electrode and it doesn't foul nearly as easily, I use the same for running an engine a bit fat on stuff we 1/4 mile.

11-11-2012, 09:36 PM	#5327
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,622	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Thanx ~ I actually began @ .035" and kept increasing the gaps until they stopped fouling so quickly . I'd really rather fix it correctly . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

11-12-2012, 01:00 AM	#5328
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started the motor mounts for the LQ9 ... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-12-2012, 11:59 AM	#5329
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! That looks sweet...wish my welds were half as nice. __________________ 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

11-12-2012, 06:20 PM	#5330
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my LED lightbar installed today, just have to wire up the reverse light Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

11-14-2012, 11:30 AM	#5333
Shorthair_Hunter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Yakima WA Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I traded my 71 GMC 2wd for an 85 Chevy K20... Sorry guys! I've really enjoyed this board and the 71 drove like a dream but I really wanted a 4x4 and this was too good of a trade to pass on. Maybe I'll be back someday. Posted via Mobile Device

11-14-2012, 11:52 AM	#5334
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Restored my back bumper for next to nothing. Here's the thread with pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551823 Posted via Mobile Device

11-14-2012, 02:41 PM	#5335
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I drove it, again. My lady friend and I took rode some back roads and did some hiking to enjoy the fall colors. Happy my truck is in a place where it runs & drives like new, and doesn't need anything. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

11-14-2012, 08:14 PM	#5336
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! Just climbed out from underneath. Adjusted the hand-brake and put a new do-whackie three-sided fork thing on the trans shifting linkage (TH350). There was some slop in the shifter. And I had that nice new chunk of linkage in my stash. Now there's no slop in the shifter. Of course, I forgot that I adjusted the column WITH the slop. Which means that now I have to adjust it, or the linkage up top, to get the pointer just perfect. Yeah. That's for another day. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

11-14-2012, 10:43 PM	#5339
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Rebuilt my front end on my 72. Wow lots of work! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

11-14-2012, 11:53 PM	#5340
ScottG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ventura,Ca Posts: 745	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I attempted to get my lights working, that suddenly decided to go south with my stereo. Got my dash, running and dome light back. Radio too. Still no brake lights though. __________________ '67 C20 LBW

11-15-2012, 01:02 AM	#5343
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started cleaning up the 406. Has a blown head gasket right now. Putting this in my truck this winter. Going to change some things, different valve covers, electric water pump, and harmonic balancer. Has over 400HP. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB- 4.5 Front and 5 Rear Drop, 406/TH350 1966 Caprice 1968 Impala (Frame Off LSX Project) 2001 Tahoe LT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

11-15-2012, 07:18 PM	#5344
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the stock non-tilt steering column out of the truck (it actually came out in 2 pieces...the bearing were completely shot). Everytime I work on this truck and replace parts, I find it more and more amazing that I survived the drive home from Tennessee considering the pieced together manner its in currently. I'll be putting in a rebuilt tilt column hopefully tomorrow...come on UPS!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-15-2012, 09:29 PM	#5345
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! Got the console in and covered. __________________ 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.

11-15-2012, 09:59 PM	#5346
5-0 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu,hi Posts: 19	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started cleaning the chassis today (oil leaks) Fixed driver side window regulator Po had wrong starter . Put in a brand new one. Made a new battery cable . Po had it touching the dip stick Killed my distributor put a new one in yesterday Posted via Mobile Device



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11-15-2012, 10:07 PM	#5347
Aaron Burkemper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Melle, MO Posts: 104	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it!

11-15-2012, 11:59 PM	#5348
ScottG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ventura,Ca Posts: 745	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Picked up a 700r4 for my truck. Gas mileage hopefully to improve!! __________________ '67 C20 LBW

11-16-2012, 12:18 AM	#5350
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got the cab on finally. needs rear wheel spacers and gotta get the 500 lbs of crap in the bed. __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

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