What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 218 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**RodnRudy** · 04-05-2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Need a before and after pic of ride height

Her you go:First is before second third after

BugzC10 · 04-05-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

Her you go:First is before second third after

Slightly higher (almost unnoticeable) in the front, but still looks awesome.

**RodnRudy** · 04-05-2018, 04:41 PM

MetalDoc excellent job plumbing the fuel and vacuum lines!

Metaldoc · 04-05-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

Her you go:First is before second third after

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

MetalDoc excellent job plumbing the fuel and vacuum lines!

I hate to say it but the lowered look is more my taste. I was going to raise mine back up an inch in the front and 2 in the rear, but now I think I'm only going up an inch in the back, it sits too flat, needs more rake.

I'm thinking about shrink wrap on them to make them black and thanks.

66clow · 04-06-2018, 06:13 PM

New parts! Who doesn't like them? Hope to know how much fuel I have.

71cheyennesuperlongb · 04-07-2018, 07:11 PM

Went with my neighbor/friend to get a 70 long bed for parts.Borrowed 2 wheel dolly to tow 6 miles. When we got there found the ring gear carrier in bed.Had to put on dolly backwards.Thank good ness no motor or trans so it wasent too bad.

Andy4639 · 04-07-2018, 08:00 PM

Ramp truck got a aux set of batteries installed and charge off the truck battery. I also installed a 3 gallon air tank with compressor for road side assistance if needed.
I think Ill buy a small box to cover the batteries and store some rigging stuff also. I have the tilt column working on it also. I found out today the bowl on the tilt is aluminum . I used plumbers putty to fill up the holes. I'll give it a couple of days to harden and see how it does sanding it.
I came up with a easy way to keep the bowl from moving also. I took the 2 screws that hold the neutral safety switch and placed longer screws in to hold it in place.

66clow · 04-07-2018, 09:22 PM

Washed it then it rained

Metaldoc · 04-07-2018, 09:53 PM

Cleaning

70 shorty · 04-08-2018, 11:06 AM

Installed new back up lights that have been sitting on the shelf for years. I rarely drive it at night, so it's not been a big issue. Unfortunately the right side is not working, so I need to investigate.

NoStopN · 04-08-2018, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 shorty

Installed new back up lights that have been sitting on the shelf for years. I rarely drive it at night, so it's not been a big issue. Unfortunately the right side is not working, so I need to investigate.

I haven't had backup lights on my truck since I bought it. It's not too big of a deal. But, those ditches tend to jump out at me when backing out of the driveway.

70 shorty · 04-08-2018, 07:09 PM

]I didn't post pics from above, so here's one.

70 shorty · 04-08-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 shorty

]I didn't post pics from above, so here's one.

Damn, I've really got to do something about that crooked back bumper! I've tried jacking it up by the low side of the bumper with the bolts loose and it still didn't help. I guess the bracket must be bent.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-21-2018, 06:06 PM

This represents the last batch of the hardware I've cleaned. Countless hours and well over 1000 pieces. I won't miss it. If I knew of their existence I'd have bought a tumbler, but they came out nice. Next stop is black zink plating.

69BUCKET · 04-21-2018, 06:12 PM

Got my t-bone gauges in....harness and fluids in...first fire tomorrow...

ZEKE68 · 04-21-2018, 10:16 PM

Got the pump to carb fuel line fabbed up. A whole evening into it.

**Steeveedee** · 04-21-2018, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ZEKE68

Got the pump to carb fuel line fabbed up. A whole evening into it.

Looks like a clean installation. Did you manage to avoid major kinks?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-10-2018, 07:46 PM

I kicked this 05 Tundra out of the garage about 2 years ago for my 71 project. Wasn't happy to do that. Our seasons are rough and SW exposure. It wouldn't be the only thing I've sacrificed for the money pit for certain......................The Tundra is truck, so counts. Besides, there's a great cab next to it.

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Anyway, I rolled the frame into the single bay, which long story short is no longer used. I used to polish the truck every year no excuses, but go figure, today's the first time I hit it in near two years as well.

Happy to see the paint is still good. I swear by Car Pros paint sealant. Been using it 30 years now. Great truck as well. Knock on wood it's only required one repair since new, A/C O-ring $100 installed.

**Mts67C10K20** · 04-11-2018, 10:38 AM

Blend the brakes, installed the front drive shaft
Put the wheels on and put her on the the ground.
Now for some decent weather to test the ride.

**SoCoC10** · 04-12-2018, 12:06 AM

A little spring cleaning...

cornerstone · 04-12-2018, 12:30 AM

Cut out outer and inner rockers, and fitted the new inners. Weld tomorrow then move onto the outer rockers

66clow · 04-14-2018, 09:52 AM

taking my other project to get primered and then hopefully I'll make enough money when done to paint the C10.

Jim Boy · 04-14-2018, 10:41 AM

I changed the snow tires to summer tires yesterday. Woke up this morning to a snow storm. Last night it was freezing rain. What a country eh. May the sun shine in your world. Have a good one.

**painterljp** · 04-14-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Boy

I changed the snow tires to summer tires yesterday. Woke up this morning to a snow storm. Last night it was freezing rain. What a country eh. May the sun shine in your world. Have a good one.

But when it's 90 to 110 degrees here you will be a nice cool 72 degrees. And lots of shade and green trees. I'll be coming to visit in July. Cheers!!!

Jim Boy · 04-14-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by painterljp

But when it's 90 to 110 degrees here you will be a nice cool 72 degrees. And lots of shade and green trees. I'll be coming to visit in July. Cheers!!!

I guess you folks are the reason we have AC. Thank you but we don't use it too often up here. Sometimes the weather can be perfect!

04-05-2018, 04:41 PM	#3
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 931	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II MetalDoc excellent job plumbing the fuel and vacuum lines! __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

04-06-2018, 06:13 PM	#5
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New parts! Who doesn't like them? Hope to know how much fuel I have. Attached Images

04-07-2018, 07:11 PM	#6
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went with my neighbor/friend to get a 70 long bed for parts.Borrowed 2 wheel dolly to tow 6 miles. When we got there found the ring gear carrier in bed.Had to put on dolly backwards.Thank good ness no motor or trans so it wasent too bad. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

04-07-2018, 08:00 PM	#7
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? Chapter II Ramp truck got a aux set of batteries installed and charge off the truck battery. I also installed a 3 gallon air tank with compressor for road side assistance if needed. I think Ill buy a small box to cover the batteries and store some rigging stuff also. I have the tilt column working on it also. I found out today the bowl on the tilt is aluminum . I used plumbers putty to fill up the holes. I'll give it a couple of days to harden and see how it does sanding it. I came up with a easy way to keep the bowl from moving also. I took the 2 screws that hold the neutral safety switch and placed longer screws in to hold it in place. Attached Images __________________ 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.

04-07-2018, 09:22 PM	#8
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Washed it then it rained Attached Images

04-07-2018, 09:53 PM	#9
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cleaning Attached Images

04-08-2018, 11:06 AM	#10
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed new back up lights that have been sitting on the shelf for years. I rarely drive it at night, so it's not been a big issue. Unfortunately the right side is not working, so I need to investigate. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

04-08-2018, 07:09 PM	#12
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II ]I didn't post pics from above, so here's one. Attached Images __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

04-21-2018, 06:06 PM	#14
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II This represents the last batch of the hardware I've cleaned. Countless hours and well over 1000 pieces. I won't miss it. If I knew of their existence I'd have bought a tumbler, but they came out nice. Next stop is black zink plating. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-21-2018, 06:12 PM	#15
69BUCKET Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Newton Posts: 216	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my t-bone gauges in....harness and fluids in...first fire tomorrow... Attached Images

04-21-2018, 10:16 PM	#16
ZEKE68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast, Florida Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the pump to carb fuel line fabbed up. A whole evening into it. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB Step Side, Big Block, 4L80E , Running!

04-10-2018, 07:46 PM	#18
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I kicked this 05 Tundra out of the garage about 2 years ago for my 71 project. Wasn't happy to do that. Our seasons are rough and SW exposure. It wouldn't be the only thing I've sacrificed for the money pit for certain......................The Tundra is truck, so counts. Besides, there's a great cab next to it. ) Anyway, I rolled the frame into the single bay, which long story short is no longer used. I used to polish the truck every year no excuses, but go figure, today's the first time I hit it in near two years as well. Happy to see the paint is still good. I swear by Car Pros paint sealant. Been using it 30 years now. Great truck as well. Knock on wood it's only required one repair since new, A/C O-ring $100 installed. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 04-10-2018 at 07:52 PM.

04-11-2018, 10:38 AM	#19
Mts67C10K20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dowagiac Michigan Posts: 202	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Blend the brakes, installed the front drive shaft Put the wheels on and put her on the the ground. Now for some decent weather to test the ride. Attached Images

04-12-2018, 12:06 AM	#20
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,175	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II A little spring cleaning... Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 04-12-2018 at 12:12 AM.

04-12-2018, 12:30 AM	#21
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cut out outer and inner rockers, and fitted the new inners. Weld tomorrow then move onto the outer rockers Attached Images



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04-14-2018, 09:52 AM	#22
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II taking my other project to get primered and then hopefully I'll make enough money when done to paint the C10. Attached Images Last edited by 66clow; 04-14-2018 at 10:02 AM.

04-14-2018, 10:41 AM	#23
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 202	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I changed the snow tires to summer tires yesterday. Woke up this morning to a snow storm. Last night it was freezing rain. What a country eh. May the sun shine in your world. Have a good one.

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