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Vanilla Gorilla5150 · 02-12-2013, 03:58 PM

I ordered white gauges for my 67 and rebuilt my brake Cylinders!! Getting ready to teach my son how to bleed brakes, after our four brake rebuild project.

ole dollor · 02-12-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Gorilla5150

I ordered white gauges for my 67 and rebuilt my brake Cylinders!! Getting ready to teach my son how to bleed brakes, after our four brake rebuild project.

first let me say welcome to the board, and i think its great that you and your son is working together on your truck. who knows he just might start loving these old trucks also......

Jarwood · 02-12-2013, 06:37 PM

Picked up my seats from upholstery shop! Black with perforated red inserts. Of course its imitation leather. Can't afford real leather....

ole dollor · 02-12-2013, 07:22 PM

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Picked up my seats from upholstery shop! Black with perforated red inserts. Of course its imitation leather. Can't afford real leather....

man those seats look great, i like them....

Jarwood · 02-12-2013, 07:38 PM

Thanks olo dollor. Can't wait to get my interior back together!

Kevjulian · 02-12-2013, 06:46 PM

This would probably fall under "What I did to my truck this weekend". I located a whole front clip that was for sale cause the guy only needed the cab. The cab and The PO had purchased it from somebody else who had started to restore the truck. Not bad for $500 at least I didn't think so, new hood fenders and core support. Changed it out this last weekend.

Vanilla Gorilla5150 · 02-12-2013, 06:35 PM

He has found his love of restoring cars and trucks. Joining the service next year and is using his GI bill to pay for trade school. This is a father son project.
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67basketcase · 02-13-2013, 09:40 AM

Pulled the windshield this morning before work. Yeah, I finally found a piece that doesn't have rust holes hiding under it.

74baggedbug · 02-15-2013, 08:25 AM

Installed some led curtesy lights but now my gauge cluster lights look really bad so time to change those to LEDs also
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magwakeenercew2jh · 02-15-2013, 05:12 PM

Cleaned up the engine bay a little before I started the A/C fan install.

I decided to run a pusher electric fan (from the outside into the bay) strictly for the condensor that will switch on whenever the air goes on...
...because I wasn't getting enough air flow over the condenser with the two primary sucking fans (into the bay mounted on the engine-side of the radiator).
The pusher on the condensor will go in... probably tomorrow.

HotRod C/10 · 02-18-2013, 07:55 PM

What valve covers are those.....very nice!

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Cleaned up the engine bay a little before I started the A/C fan install.

I decided to run a pusher electric fan (from the outside into the bay) strictly for the condensor that will switch on whenever the air goes on...
...because I wasn't getting enough air flow over the condenser with the two primary sucking fans (into the bay mounted on the engine-side of the radiator).
The pusher on the condensor will go in... probably tomorrow.

magwakeenercew2jh · 02-18-2013, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

What valve covers are those.....very nice!

Thanks.

E-Slay. Fairly inexpensive, if I remember correctly. I think they came out of Arizona.

It was three years ago, but I'll look back on my Paypal account and see if I can find better info.

Got it.
Different seller, but these are the ones:
http://tinyurl.com/b9r83bm

*Mister-B* · 02-18-2013, 08:04 PM

Installed a new dash pad, and painted the dashboard behind it

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HotRod C/10 · 02-18-2013, 08:10 PM

Thanks so much.....look alot like the ones I had on my 67 SS/RS back in 1982

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Thanks.

E-Slay. Fairly inexpensive, if I remember correctly. I think they came out of Arizona.

It was three years ago, but I'll look back on my Paypal account and see if I can find better info.

Got it.
Different seller, but these are the ones:
http://tinyurl.com/b9r83bm

THE BOSS · 02-17-2013, 07:30 PM

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Installed some led curtesy lights but now my gauge cluster lights look really bad so time to change those to LEDs also
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where did you get them kick panel area speaker mounts?

dads longhorn · 02-17-2013, 07:37 PM

Took the cover off and cruised the plaza in 50 degree temps! Spring isn't that far away!

magwakeenercew2jh · 02-17-2013, 08:24 PM

Sunny and nice outside today.

Finished the A/C fan...I have it set up to come on when the A/C switch is activated. With a whole add'l set of relays and wiring on top of the dual fans and thermostat,
it makes for a messy stash of wires.

I may hide them if I get squirrley for another project sometime after the REAL projects run out (if ever), but I guess if I want colsd air in our hot summer months,
the extra fan will be a big help. And, possibly, it will keep the dual radiator fans from working quite so hard. We'll see.

I want to spend the $119 for the chunk of sheet metal that covers the space between the grill and the rad support. But I'm feeling cheap after I had my little date
with the Tax Man yesterday.

orangek5 · 02-17-2013, 10:12 PM

My 14 year old son and my brother's 14 year old step son rebuilding my brothers step sons uncle's truck.

Rust frame
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Painted With Rustolum
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Cab With new body mounts
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Bed New Body Mounts
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Front Clip Just set on for easy removal
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Alot of work to still do but boy did they have fun.

lolo33 · 02-15-2013, 06:16 PM

nice engine !

BugzC10 · 02-15-2013, 06:30 PM

Installed CPP 2.5" drop spindles.

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Trsmotrhed · 02-16-2013, 02:56 PM

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Installed CPP 2.5" drop spindles.

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I ordered the same drop spindle from CPP this week. They're about a week behind after moving. Hoping to have them for next weekend. Looks awesome. How did they ? Any issues I should be aware of? Thanks.
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BugzC10 · 02-16-2013, 09:58 PM

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I ordered the same drop spindle from CPP this week. They're about a week behind after moving. Hoping to have them for next weekend. Looks awesome. How did they ? Any issues I should be aware of? Thanks.
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The install went without a hitch. All the stock parts fit perfectly. Highly recommend them.
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glider_6969 · 02-16-2013, 10:22 PM

Today I got most of the bottom end of the new power plant assembled, If I could get my other

computer to hook up to our internet I would show you guys some updated pics of the engine build progress and some of the internals.

Trsmotrhed · 02-17-2013, 12:16 AM

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The install went without a hitch. All the stock parts fit perfectly. Highly recommend them.
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Cool, thanks for the info. I just installed my 4" rear coils today. Waiting on the front spindles and new coils. Also shocks and relocation brackets.
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profe56 · 02-15-2013, 08:51 PM

Oil Change

02-12-2013, 03:58 PM	#1
Vanilla Gorilla5150 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brentwood Ca Posts: 2	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I ordered white gauges for my 67 and rebuilt my brake Cylinders!! Getting ready to teach my son how to bleed brakes, after our four brake rebuild project.

02-12-2013, 06:37 PM	#3
Jarwood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 248	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Picked up my seats from upholstery shop! Black with perforated red inserts. Of course its imitation leather. Can't afford real leather.... Attached Images

02-12-2013, 07:38 PM	#5
Jarwood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 248	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Thanks olo dollor. Can't wait to get my interior back together!

02-12-2013, 06:46 PM	#6
Kevjulian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Camby Indiana Posts: 10	Re: What did you do to your truck today! This would probably fall under "What I did to my truck this weekend". I located a whole front clip that was for sale cause the guy only needed the cab. The cab and The PO had purchased it from somebody else who had started to restore the truck. Not bad for $500 at least I didn't think so, new hood fenders and core support. Changed it out this last weekend. Attached Images

02-12-2013, 06:35 PM	#7
Vanilla Gorilla5150 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brentwood Ca Posts: 2	Re: What did you do to your truck today! He has found his love of restoring cars and trucks. Joining the service next year and is using his GI bill to pay for trade school. This is a father son project. Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2013, 09:40 AM	#8
67basketcase Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cassopolis, MI Posts: 96	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the windshield this morning before work. Yeah, I finally found a piece that doesn't have rust holes hiding under it. Attached Images

02-15-2013, 08:25 AM	#9
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 702	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed some led curtesy lights but now my gauge cluster lights look really bad so time to change those to LEDs also Posted via Mobile Device

02-15-2013, 05:12 PM	#10
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! Cleaned up the engine bay a little before I started the A/C fan install. I decided to run a pusher electric fan (from the outside into the bay) strictly for the condensor that will switch on whenever the air goes on... ...because I wasn't getting enough air flow over the condenser with the two primary sucking fans (into the bay mounted on the engine-side of the radiator). The pusher on the condensor will go in... probably tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

02-18-2013, 08:04 PM	#13
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02-17-2013, 07:37 PM	#16
dads longhorn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New mexico Posts: 370	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took the cover off and cruised the plaza in 50 degree temps! Spring isn't that far away!

02-17-2013, 08:24 PM	#17
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! Sunny and nice outside today. Finished the A/C fan...I have it set up to come on when the A/C switch is activated. With a whole add'l set of relays and wiring on top of the dual fans and thermostat, it makes for a messy stash of wires. I may hide them if I get squirrley for another project sometime after the REAL projects run out (if ever), but I guess if I want colsd air in our hot summer months, the extra fan will be a big help. And, possibly, it will keep the dual radiator fans from working quite so hard. We'll see. I want to spend the $119 for the chunk of sheet metal that covers the space between the grill and the rad support. But I'm feeling cheap after I had my little date with the Tax Man yesterday. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

02-17-2013, 10:12 PM	#18
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: What did you do to your truck today! My 14 year old son and my brother's 14 year old step son rebuilding my brothers step sons uncle's truck. Rust frame Painted With Rustolum Cab With new body mounts Bed New Body Mounts Front Clip Just set on for easy removal Alot of work to still do but boy did they have fun. __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8 Last edited by orangek5; 02-18-2013 at 08:02 PM.

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lolo33 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Givors - FRANCE Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today! nice engine ! __________________ '70 C10 shortbed - 350 Edelbrock equipped - 4/1 headers - 3" flowmaster exausts '07 MUSTANG V8 convertible - CAI Spectre - Brembo's - 3" flowmaster exhausts

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glider_6969 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 400	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today I got most of the bottom end of the new power plant assembled, If I could get my other computer to hook up to our internet I would show you guys some updated pics of the engine build progress and some of the internals. __________________ 68 Long stepper My other ride ,,, 07 Streetglide..



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