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VWNate1 · 12-02-2012, 01:07 PM

It's been raining here in LaLa Land (hard to believe but true) so I walked out to it , fired it up and drove off.......

It's a nice rain driver in spite of the rust holes in the upper cowl that drips water onto the floor mat .

Nice and comfy , good vision of the Native Born Californians who , amazingly enough , speed up in the rain ("gotta get out of this rain , Nate") then act surprised when they spin out all over the place .

Even well past midnight all the So. Cal. Freeways were closed here & there with multiple vehicle pile ups , I motored on past sedately @ 55 ~ 60 MPH , radio playing softly , heater on low , elbow out the open driver's side window ~ the Cali. rain is *so* soft and warm , it's actually enjoyable to drive it in most of the time .

Jimbabwe · 12-02-2012, 01:10 PM

Nicely worded Nate.
And I never would have guessed that beautiful truck has rust holes!

tommys72 · 12-02-2012, 01:20 PM

put in my new carpet and gas tank cover....but for some reason i cant upload the pics? and drank a bunch of beer while doing it

VWNate1 · 12-02-2012, 01:54 PM

MMMMMMMMmmmmmmm cold BEER !

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It does look very nice but needs rust repairs .

ChillWinstonC20 · 12-02-2012, 02:17 PM

(Yesterday) Finished my HEI conversion thanks to the good advice located in this here forum. Replaced the distributor, wires, coil, plugs and added some wire guides. Ended up having to go back to zero to get it started but then it fired off first go.

So then I washed it and drove it.

magwakeenercew2jh · 12-02-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiec20

nice tree but why r u covering your truck?

Hummmmm....

1) I'm not driving it while the weather is ugly. That may not answer the question.

2) I don't use it as a daily driver...But that may not answer the question, either.

2a) I just washed and spruced up everything under the hood. Not a good answer, either, probably.

3) I got into the habit of covering it for cat, leaves, birds, and weather reasons while I was building it inside.
Right or wrong, I guess I'm just a man of habits. (I proved that in a bad way until September of 1981

)

4) But, probably the best answer is that I just wanted to.....

bsteele · 12-02-2012, 04:01 PM

Drove it to church then took some pictures and posted them on here.

c10srule · 12-02-2012, 04:01 PM

the boss didnt care much for ozzys truck being multi colored so i down sized it to two colors with some left over supplys from previous projects

**1968C30** · 12-02-2012, 05:07 PM

Drove it to church this morning after cleaning it uo yesterday..

**Palf70Step** · 12-02-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968C30

Drove it to church this morning after cleaning it uo yesterday..

Oh I like that!

Very nice truck!

aussiec20 · 12-02-2012, 06:24 PM

sorry i didn't relise you lived pretty much in sierra national forest.

slikside · 12-02-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968C30

Drove it to church this morning after cleaning it uo yesterday..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1354482406
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1354482406

What a great rig you have there!

Aaron Burkemper · 12-02-2012, 06:57 PM

Installed a Detroit Locker unit. Everything went together almost as planned. It locks/unlocks the way it should, but I didn't mark the preload adjusters properly before I took them out! Next step is determining if I want to try that myself or take it to a shop.

magwakeenercew2jh · 12-02-2012, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiec20

sorry i didn't relise you lived pretty much in sierra national forest.

Absolutely no apology required. It's all in fun.

willys72fleetside · 12-02-2012, 08:55 PM

It's been awhile, but I bought myself some early Christmas gifts. The last month I got the engine reassembled and installed and was able to at least fire it up (not fully running yet). All the glass is installed and today I pinstriped the sides were the body moldings go (it is allot cheaper) for now. New american Racing wheels will be here on Monday, then I can get them mounted up. It's not for show but it's all mine.

stodd16 · 12-02-2012, 09:25 PM

Got my make shift paint/not freeze this winter / do some body work booth done
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twangismythang · 12-02-2012, 10:21 PM

got a chance to paint my engine and install intake and valve covers.

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Mustard72 · 12-02-2012, 11:56 PM

My Dad came over and together we cleaned more gunk off my engine and disassembled enough stuff to realize the timing chain needs to be replaced. It's always fun working with my Dad, even if I'm 42 years old now.

heathbirkendahl · 12-03-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustard72

My Dad came over and together we cleaned more gunk off my engine and disassembled enough stuff to realize the timing chain needs to be replaced. It's always fun working with my Dad, even if I'm 42 years old now.

Awesome!!
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shopking72 · 12-03-2012, 01:13 AM

Enjoyed a nice warm December day and drove it!

bugmasta · 12-03-2012, 02:55 AM

Front end complete

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chevytruckguy70 · 12-03-2012, 05:10 PM

I finally installed my new dash. Out with the old cut up one, in with the new factory one.

junksaver · 12-03-2012, 09:53 PM

Still in teardown mode on a 67 SB I picked up a few weeks ago. I got the custom plywood floor ripped out of the bed to find some nice swiss cheese. It's amazing someone could let a bed get ruined like this.

ole dollor · 12-03-2012, 10:02 PM

chevytruckguy70: thats looks great, ya did a great job...i like it.

Delo69 · 12-03-2012, 10:03 PM

Drove her around and got some pics.

12-02-2012, 01:07 PM	#5426
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,624	Re: What did you do to your truck today! It's been raining here in LaLa Land (hard to believe but true) so I walked out to it , fired it up and drove off....... It's a nice rain driver in spite of the rust holes in the upper cowl that drips water onto the floor mat . Nice and comfy , good vision of the Native Born Californians who , amazingly enough , *speed up* in the rain ("gotta get out of this rain , Nate") then act surprised when they spin out all over the place . Even well past midnight all the So. Cal. Freeways were closed here & there with multiple vehicle pile ups , I motored on past sedately @ 55 ~ 60 MPH , radio playing softly , heater on low , elbow out the open driver's side window ~ the Cali. rain is so soft and warm , it's actually enjoyable to drive it in most of the time . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

12-02-2012, 01:10 PM	#5427
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nicely worded Nate. And I never would have guessed that beautiful truck has rust holes!

12-02-2012, 01:20 PM	#5428
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: What did you do to your truck today! put in my new carpet and gas tank cover....but for some reason i cant upload the pics? and drank a bunch of beer while doing it

12-02-2012, 01:54 PM	#5429
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,624	Re : What did you do to your truck today! MMMMMMMMmmmmmmm cold BEER ! . It does look very nice but needs rust repairs . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

12-02-2012, 02:17 PM	#5430
ChillWinstonC20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cbus, OH Posts: 48	Re: What did you do to your truck today! (Yesterday) Finished my HEI conversion thanks to the good advice located in this here forum. Replaced the distributor, wires, coil, plugs and added some wire guides. Ended up having to go back to zero to get it started but then it fired off first go. So then I washed it and drove it.

12-02-2012, 04:01 PM	#5432
bsteele Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kershaw, South Carolina Posts: 113	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it to church then took some pictures and posted them on here.

12-02-2012, 04:01 PM	#5433
c10srule Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oran,mo. Posts: 171	Re: What did you do to your truck today! the boss didnt care much for ozzys truck being multi colored so i down sized it to two colors with some left over supplys from previous projects Attached Images

12-02-2012, 05:07 PM	#5434
1968C30 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mt Nebo WV Posts: 1,335	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it to church this morning after cleaning it uo yesterday.. Attached Images

12-02-2012, 06:24 PM	#5436
aussiec20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: melbourne australia Posts: 28	Re: What did you do to your truck today! sorry i didn't relise you lived pretty much in sierra national forest. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet C20 fleetside vortec350/th400/Eaton HO52 NOSPIN 5.13

12-02-2012, 06:57 PM	#5438
Aaron Burkemper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Melle, MO Posts: 104	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a Detroit Locker unit. Everything went together almost as planned. It locks/unlocks the way it should, but I didn't mark the preload adjusters properly before I took them out! Next step is determining if I want to try that myself or take it to a shop. __________________ 1971 C20 "Shreck" 1980 C30 dump bed "Ratchett"

12-02-2012, 08:55 PM	#5440
willys72fleetside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Curtice,OH Posts: 81	Re: What did you do to your truck today! It's been awhile, but I bought myself some early Christmas gifts. The last month I got the engine reassembled and installed and was able to at least fire it up (not fully running yet). All the glass is installed and today I pinstriped the sides were the body moldings go (it is allot cheaper) for now. New american Racing wheels will be here on Monday, then I can get them mounted up. It's not for show but it's all mine. Attached Images __________________ A USED TRUCK IS A LOVED TRUCK!

12-02-2012, 09:25 PM	#5441
stodd16 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pa Posts: 32	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my make shift paint/not freeze this winter / do some body work booth done Posted via Mobile Device

12-02-2012, 10:21 PM	#5442
twangismythang Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Memphis, Tn. Posts: 219	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got a chance to paint my engine and install intake and valve covers. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Victory will only be achieved through superior firepower and trusting in the Lord. SOLD 68 C-10. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560975 SOLD 2000 Silverado...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6492671 87 V-10 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643898

12-02-2012, 11:56 PM	#5443
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: What did you do to your truck today! My Dad came over and together we cleaned more gunk off my engine and disassembled enough stuff to realize the timing chain needs to be replaced. It's always fun working with my Dad, even if I'm 42 years old now. __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

12-03-2012, 01:13 AM	#5445
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Enjoyed a nice warm December day and drove it! __________________ 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



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12-03-2012, 02:55 AM	#5446
bugmasta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 272	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Front end complete Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 c20 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358130 Club longbed ...cause girls like'em long!!!!!

12-03-2012, 05:10 PM	#5447
chevytruckguy70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lanesville, IN Posts: 104	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I finally installed my new dash. Out with the old cut up one, in with the new factory one. Attached Images __________________ Only Two...... Only two have laid down their lives for you, Jesus Christ and the American GI. 2007 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax 1970 Chevy K20 (SOLD) 1972 Chevy C15 (1/2 C10, 1/2 c20) 1970 Chevy C10 (parting out)

12-03-2012, 09:53 PM	#5448
junksaver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham NC Posts: 216	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Still in teardown mode on a 67 SB I picked up a few weeks ago. I got the custom plywood floor ripped out of the bed to find some nice swiss cheese. It's amazing someone could let a bed get ruined like this. Attached Images __________________ 68 4wd Stepside 69 2wd Stepside Project 71 2wd Blazer Project 72 2wd 3/4 Ton Project or Parts? 73 4wd Blazer

12-03-2012, 10:02 PM	#5449
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today! chevytruckguy70: thats looks great, ya did a great job...i like it.

12-03-2012, 10:03 PM	#5450
Delo69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 62	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove her around and got some pics. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________ Dennis 1969 C10 250 w/3 on the tree - project/weekend warrior 2010 Subaru Impreza - daily driver

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