What did you do to your truck today!

[shopking72]

Got a lot done today! Pulled the old 350 out. Pulling the 700R4 as well. Going with a built 406 and TH400 combo Spilled anti freeze right before I took this pic lol.

[lolo33]

made a box for speakers under the seat.
2X200W with 2 separate channels. tweeters will be put rear in the cab, right and left of the bench.

[54belair]

I actually have managed to get a lot done this winter----which only leaves about 9 years and three weeks of work left!!!

The latest (and last TO DO) to the cab before primer is the recessed antenna.

Removed the inside tank, used the purchased filler plate, then cut it out to use 2 1/4 heavy wall exhaust pipe. Will use a power antenna sitting about 2" down. Installed a drain in the bottom and will run that out the bottom of cab.

[Mr.Hyde]

More patchwork on the outer fenders. Still have the tailgate to go before I'm at a stand still till I get my cab and bed. Trying to get the small panels out of the way so I can focus on the pile o rust cab
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[oneoff]

The cab and most all of the truck is in the booth ready to be sprayed. I'll put some more up next week.

[Bloodyjaws88]

After figuring out the new starter I put on 2 weeks ago blew all its teeth into the inspection. pan I installed another today. I also found a blown fuse and I now have.tail-brake lights. I also insured it and took the little woman to town to fill the tank for the fisrt time since I've owned it. Tomorrow I get to drive her to work. I'm so excited. There is a guy down the street with a 71-72 surburban that I meet today at the gas station. I know I haven't gotten a lot done, but I'm happy. Next is to get a fresh tune and adjust the tranny.
Chris
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[THE BOSS]

today i worked on the killer rock and roll system and the right outside door handle, then spent money on parts.

i cant wait for the stereo to get fired up!!

UPS dot com says some parts are half way here, some are in for Monday delivery and some more ordered today.

[ryanroo]

Thats a sharp looking truck!

[Mr Chevorlet]

Thanks it was my dads. I have been working on for two years and I am getting tired but I keep chugging along.

[71K20chevy]

Wire-wheeled and painted bolts...I really don't have a life

[sbc10guy]

Finally got my m21 installed. Cant wait to take it out and see how it drives when the salt and snow is gone.

[G Man]

still working on welding up the square tubing for the bed. Front mounts for the bed are done. Been a good day

[mortoyz]

We installed the new gm crate motor today and fired it up. Gonna put the new skyjacker 4 inch springs on next weekend.
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[Bassman53]

cleaned and painted headlight benzels black

[Bishops Trucks]

The guy I sold my Camaro to finally picked it up so I was able to come-a-long my truck into the garage. Now it's time to start working on it and hopefully get it going by mid summer.

[sjarrett71]

Finished my power steering install. It is SOOOOO much better!!!!!!!

[bugmasta]

Changed the oil, installed new bumper brackets, drove it around town enjoying a few rare sun breaks.
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[Expat_dude]

First skim coat going on


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[Andy4639]

No pictures yet but working on the new wiring of the Speed Hut guages and tilting the dash up for better viewing while driving.
I will be posting pic's though at some point!

[VWNate1]

Wow ~ everyone is so busy ! this is teriffic .

A word or two about AC , E-Fans and such :

The AC condensor should always have at least 1/2" between it and the radiator core for maximum cooling .

This takes a bit of extra work but you'll really like the results .

E-Fans should always be mounted as high up on the radiator core as possible , again so they can deliver maximum cooling .

I always use the biggest one possible, those two shown are barely able to do the job as evidenced by your comment of them working so hard all the time .

E-Fans will always cool better than any mechanical fan , they should be wired through temp switch and relays that are wired live so they'll cycle when the engine is shut down and going through heat soak .

I like hearing about young 'uns helping , my Son began learnng when he was in short pants and is a Journeyman Mechanic now .

I applaud the effort of Torres 25 ! I love those 6 Bangers and always will . the AD Suburban looks good too .

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Wow ~ everyone is so busy ! this is teriffic .

The AC condensor should always have at least 1/2" between it and the radiator core for maximum cooling .

E-Fans should always be mounted as high up on the radiator core as possible ..
...I always use the biggest one possible, those two shown are barely able to do the job as evidenced by your comment of them working so hard all the time .

E-Fans will always cool better than any mechanical fan , they should be wired through temp switch and relays that are wired live so they'll cycle when the
engine is shut down and going through heat soak .

Thanks, Nate.

I just went out and checked. I have a minimum of an inch between the condenser and the radiator, as each of these are on the opposite side of the sheet metal on the core support.

I have the primary cooling fans set up on a relay that incorporates a thermostat, which is fired by a sensor that's plugged in up high (near the filler) on the radiator. It also has variable settings.
For right now, I have it set at the lowest (meaning coming on at the "coolest" point). They only seems to cycle on, even at that setting, after some time of idling...even before I had the A/C fan
in there and the A/C was on. Also, I have them set to cycle on regardless of the "key position", for the heat-sumping you mention. I wasn't sure about doing that, but after various tests to see when
they shut down, it seems logical and correct.

Also, on your tip, I may go to one big cooing fan for the radiator. But I don't want to spend the dough if the ones I have are doing the job. Next on the agenda is a new temp gage
sending unit. I've sourced the temp gage problem back to *it*...so, right now, I'm using the temp gage like this, "...the fans are on...musta got warm..." The real fix is in for next week".



On your tip I may move the cooling fans up on the radiator. Thanks for that.

I have a separate relay for the new A/C...As I said, it's a whole separate circuit that turns on whenever the A/C switch is activated.

Probably should have gone private with this, but I wanted to thank you. And let some other folks have the benefit of your good tips...

Thanks again.

[oneoff]

Cab on,doors being hung and bed being finished.
Drivetain next up

[Mr.Hyde]

Fixed the massive rust holes in my tailgate check my signature for pictures.
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[bugmasta]

Installed remflex header gaskets. These things are sweet! First set of header gaskets that haves actually worked! Love them, truck sounds awesome without that annoying exhaust tick.

Here is a link if ya want more info: http://catalog.remflex.com/
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[bigike55]

put my new door panels on. I have to say I had to trim the holes out bigger where the armrest goes on. I ordered lmc door panels don't know if any others line up better but you cant see where I had to make the hole bigger the armrest covers it so I guess its ok.