What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[Deej-79]

Originally Posted by 71gmcC15

i guss they did not bother me but i do it to see what you mean

They're easier to operate if you do

[Synestran]

Took the bed off to start repairs on the cab.

[KQQL IT]

Fresh coat of boiled linseed oil.

[mikecaddy500]

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Fresh coat of boiled linseed oil.

Is that a factory rear tank? Mine is mounted forward of the rear wheel and would like to add a rear tank. I was thinking about trying a blazer tank.

[KQQL IT]

Originally Posted by mikecaddy500

Is that a factory rear tank? Mine is mounted forward of the rear wheel and would like to add a rear tank. I was thinking about trying a blazer tank.

Was done way before I owned it.
It's a blazer fill neck and a suburban tank as I'm told.

[NoStopN]

Originally Posted by spiked

she will let me test drive it once i have done something to it, but as for a cruse, no. she figures i have my own junk to drive & i'm ok with that.

If that's her ride, I'm curious to see what kind of "junk" you have.

[spiked]

Originally Posted by NoStopN

If that's her ride, I'm curious to see what kind of "junk" you have.

We always call our stuff junk not sure why but we have always said it that way.it might be a Canadian thing because when we go to car shows we hear a lot of people call there cars junk but they are not? I would never call anyone else's vehicle junk because really they are a work of art. we all put lots of time and effort into restoring our vehicles.My junk collection consist's of a 87 Buick GN,68 chev caprice & a 2013 CTSV wagon

[bill3rail]

Installed an offset air cleaner in anticipation of running power brakes with a booster.

Repaired my Tonneau cover (One corner was broken so I replaced all four.)

Removed the carpet to inspect floor pan for issues before installing sound deadener and new carpet. I was expecting a nightmare, and was pleasantly surprised that she only needs a very tiny bit of paint.

Bill

[In The Ten Ring]

Originally Posted by bill3rail

Installed an offset air cleaner in anticipation of running power brakes with a booster.

Repaired my Tonneau cover (One corner was broken so I replaced all four.)

Removed the carpet to inspect floor pan for issues before installing sound deadener and new carpet. I was expecting a nightmare, and was pleasantly surprised that she only needs a very tiny bit of paint.

Bill

I have that job coming up at some point...did yours have the brace that runs from the engine to the bottom of the filter housing? Could you show me a pic of where that bolts to?

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I was going to mow my yard today but noticed that the tarp I had over my stored spare tire cutout fender was in bad shape. It was a job and took some time, but I unscrewed, pried, and cut that crate apart! The fender looks good and I was able to get it into the garage. I cut the crate the rest of the way apart so I could load it up and haul it to a dumpster I pay for. Only one splinter and I got it out with tweezers.

[Deej-79]

Got some more sound mat in and found pretty much the seat I wanted at the junkyard so got that installed

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhkg11oHdQr/

Also moved it to the left some so it should be easier to park my dd truck

[71gmcC15]

I even cleaned the seat belts.

[rjs53]

Seat looks good! What kind of leg room do you have?

[71gmcC15]

Yes it is better. Maby not as good as yours but mine did have fome on the bottom. I used some memoery foam to get by. It was not a full foam seat. And it lag room is pritty good. Maby a inch or two back would be nice.any one over 6 foot whould not like it. I drove it 40 miles the other day and it was pritty comfitable

[71gmcC15]

You can see my old seat. Any thing can beat that

[1968 baby blue C10]

Originally Posted by 71gmcC15

You can see my old seat. Any thing can beat that

Oh okay I see what you’re saying now, it was worn out. Mine is an original seat but it’s not original to my truck. The seat looks good though, I like it. Too bad it doesn’t have cup holders. I desperately need some but I hate to pay the price for a console. But I’m sick of trying to work the clutch and gas with a drink between my legs haha

[71gmcC15]

Originally Posted by 1968 baby blue C10

Oh okay I see what you’re saying now, it was worn out. Mine is an original seat but it’s not original to my truck. The seat looks good though, I like it. Too bad it doesn’t have cup holders. I desperately need some but I hate to pay the price for a console. But I’m sick of trying to work the clutch and gas with a drink between my legs haha

Ya cup holder would be nice. If its a can it can set on the dash if you dont care if it spills. a bottle can set on the seat next to you. my old seat was junk. Thats why its in a dumpster.

[rjs53]

Originally Posted by 71gmcC15

Ya cup holder would be nice. If its a can it can set on the dash if you dont care if it spills. a bottle can set on the seat next to you. my old seat was junk. Thats why its in a dumpster.

The old seat would still bring $50-$100 I wouldn't throw it away.The seat in my truck is mot the original, its out of something newer. Not sure what so I guess its off to the upholstery shop before long, but I still have to fix brackets so they bolt to the seat.

[71gmcC15]

Originally Posted by rjs53

The old seat would still bring $50-$100 I wouldn't throw it away.The seat in my truck is mot the original, its out of something newer. Not sure what so I guess its off to the upholstery shop before long, but I still have to fix brackets so they bolt to the seat.

I would of keeped it if it was a full foam seat. You cant buy the bottom foam for the ' base modle seat' you could have some make the foam, yes but it was not worth it to me. And the seat is already gone.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by 71gmcC15

Ya cup holder would be nice. If its a can it can set on the dash if you dont care if it spills. a bottle can set on the seat next to you. my old seat was junk. Thats why its in a dumpster.

I just made one and bolted it to the seat base

[71gmcC15]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

I just made one and bolted it to the seat base

I like it. Might have to do somthing like that. Dont know how it would work with a factory 4 speed shifter. Might hit it in 4th or revers

[OregonNed]

Painted my brake drums and adjusted the shoes while I was at it over the weekend.

[Jacoby]

My uncle gave me a 68 C10 that hasn’t ran since 09. Me and my 5yr old been wrenching on it all weekend trying to get it started. Well we got her running today!!! Now that it’s running it’s time for some modifications.

[rjs53]

Originally Posted by Jacoby

My uncle gave me a 68 C10 that hasn’t ran since 09. Me and my 5yr old been wrenching on it all weekend trying to get it started. Well we got her running today!!! Now that it’s running it’s time for some modifications.

Lets see some pictures

[NoStopN]

Originally Posted by 1968 baby blue C10

Oh okay I see what you’re saying now, it was worn out. Mine is an original seat but it’s not original to my truck. The seat looks good though, I like it. Too bad it doesn’t have cup holders. I desperately need some but I hate to pay the price for a console. But I’m sick of trying to work the clutch and gas with a drink between my legs haha

I saw a spray paint/screwdriver holder at Harbor Freight & have been using that with success. I stick it to the glove box door, so it's out of the way of the shifter. But my 52 oz. gas station drink won't fit into it. Even if it did, I wouldn't feel safe about the magnets holding it up. But, a couple of cans or fast food smaller cups, no sweat.

https://www.harborfreight.com/magnet...der-69320.html

[1968 baby blue C10]

Originally Posted by NoStopN

I saw a spray paint/screwdriver holder at Harbor Freight & have been using that with success. I stick it to the glove box door, so it's out of the way of the shifter. But my 52 oz. gas station drink won't fit into it. Even if it did, I wouldn't feel safe about the magnets holding it up. But, a couple of cans or fast food smaller cups, no sweat.

That is awesome, hilarious, and clever all in one. It could even be paint matched and easily removed and stuck in the glove box when at a show or something. It would have a really clean look if the screw driver holder was removed. This is tempting.