What did you do to your truck today!

[ryanroo]

those side steps kind of hinder ground clearance...

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

those side steps kind of hinder ground clearance...

No, Silly!

Once you climb in, you pull them into the cab and put 'em in your pocket.

[shawno72]

^^Now thats cool!!

[Harpie]

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Finished up the drum to disk conversion on my 71s 12bolt used captainfabs impala ss brackets everything went together flawlessly. Now just gotta put it back under the truck.


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[71K20chevy]

I finally got the pesky compression fitting off the back of my oil gauge!

[71K20chevy]

Ooops, double post

[Expat_dude]

Nasty drip rail is gone

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[profe56]

Unplug the front driver side brake hose to order a custom made due to my C10 69 I swaped 80 C10 disc brakes.

[profe56]

By the way:
71/72 calipers will fit in the 73/87 spindles?

[74baggedbug]

Popped out the back window today and enjoyed the ride home.. Also today was double time pay for me, so today was a win/win for me
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[502ms]

Started a build thread. Check my signature.
Got the pilot bearing for the flywheel mounted, and finished re mounting the tank, compressors and lines closer to the cab.
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[srea76]

Got the 72 custom deluxe back on the road today after sitting under a shelter for 8 years. Got a video of first drive by from a friend..lol

https://vimeo.com/58841496

[67basketcase]

Made a bracket for my fuel pump and filter, and got it installed. Installed my fuel tank as well.

[2Cav]

Order up a copy of the "1969 Chevrolet GMC Truck Shop Service Repair Manual Book Engine Drivetrain OEM" today. Very excited as I love to tinker but I am no mechanic. This should help a lot in my journey I think. Ebay for $23.58

Jeff

[VWNate1]

Jeff ;

I am a Journeyman Mechanic and I still love to have as many books on whatever I'm working on ,as I can find .

These days I tend to buy new Shop Manuals so I can scribble notes , tips and comments in the margins....

Take the time to find an owner's manual and an illustrated parts manual too , they'll be ever so helpful after a thing has been apart a while waiting for parts or the time to get back to it.... .

[heathbirkendahl]

Sent a message to "TRUCK SEATS" to get a quote on new foam and cover for my 1971. (Foam is pricey!!!)

[VWNate1]

! be aware that most of the foam buns Auto Upholstery places sell , are way too soft ! .

The good stuff is dead black and fairly cheap if you shop around at regular Uhpholstery Supply Houses .

Tom hooked me up with a terrific place in West Los Angeles that wanted 1/2 the price the Valley guys did , new my new seat is nice and firm so I don't get tired when driving all day , soft foam only feels good for 1/2 hour then it begins to beat you up pretty badly .

[heathbirkendahl]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

! be aware that most of the foam buns Auto Upholstery places sell , are way too soft ! .

The good stuff is dead black and fairly cheap if you shop around at regular Uhpholstery Supply Houses .

Tom hooked me up with a terrific place in West Los Angeles that wanted 1/2 the price the Valley guys did , new my new seat is nice and firm so I don't get tired when driving all day , soft foam only feels good for 1/2 hour then it begins to beat you up pretty badly .

This is why I love this forum. Fellow enthusiasts helping each other!!!

Thank you for info!!

[VWNate1]

I have a long ways to go before returing the helping hands I have received here...

-Nate

Originally Posted by heathbirkendahl

This is why I love this forum. Fellow enthusiasts helping each other!!!

Thank you for info!!

[71K20chevy]

Well last night I put gauge bulbs in and painted my heater box, today I didn't do anything but just sit in the seat pretending to drive it.

[Mustard72]

Originally Posted by 71K20chevy

Well last night I put gauge bulbs in and painted my heater box, today I didn't do anything but just sit in the seat pretending to drive it.

I remember those days. I got my truck just before turning 16, and drove it up and down the driveway until my birthday/license acquisition. Problem is, we lived in the burbs, so the driveway was only 3 car lengths long or so.

[VWNate1]

Didja remember to make " vroom - vroom ' noises ? .

-Nate

Originally Posted by 71K20chevy

Well last night I put gauge bulbs in and painted my heater box, today I didn't do anything but just sit in the seat pretending to drive it.

[71K20chevy]

Originally Posted by Mustard72

I remember those days. I got my truck just before turning 16, and drove it up and down the driveway until my birthday/license acquisition. Problem is, we lived in the burbs, so the driveway was only 3 car lengths long or so.

I usually only get to drive it around when I wash it, still got a couple years till I get my license. Strange enough, we've got a '99 Silverado and 2011 Equinox I drive around the house, I feel the most comfortable driving my 40 year old truck.

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Didja remember to make " vroom - vroom ' noises ? .

-Nate

No but I can do an almost perfect impression of my truck's idle.

[Mr.Hyde]

Started on my sheet metal work... I need to make some jigs for banging out and bending this sheet metal...
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[67basketcase]

Trying to sand and polish an alternator. Not going quite as planned. Thinking it may get painted black and get polished hardware. I know I can just buy one already done. It's not that I'm cheap, the project fund has just about ran out for now.