What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 222 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andy4639 · 06-26-2017, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Andy ,that is just too Kool ,love it .

Thanks man!
They are easy to install. They come with a small hole saw bit to mount them.

Here are the ones I got.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-LED-Car-D...53.m2749.l2649

flashed · 06-26-2017, 12:44 PM

I will have to consider that soon once I get some medical issues out of the way ,thanks for the info ,you are always great about sharing your projects .
Thanks
John

NoStopN · 06-26-2017, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hewittca

I am also debating on running thin white lines now that the sidewall is smooth, and tested out the look with chalk.

Whew. I missed this last line & was worried that you might have used that flapper wheel or some other grinder to dig down to the layer of white. The thin white line looks good. You could go with a red line too.

rsgt · 06-26-2017, 08:45 PM

I did some trimming on the front coils to get the rake I like so much.

**Stephen717** · 06-26-2017, 08:50 PM

I ziptied a USA-1 plate to the grille (not bolted on but in place) and painted the front bumper white to match the top and rear bumper.

Blakeman350 · 06-26-2017, 09:47 PM

I pulled a set of electric fans out of a 04 Monte Carlo and with some minor fab work and two temperature controls I got them in today. I set one fan to come on at 180 and the other at 200. I drove it around in traffic this afternoon when it was about 85 outside and the truck never broke 210 degrees.

CST10 · 06-27-2017, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rsgt

I did some trimming on the front coils to get the rake I like so much.

I love those ol school rakes. Looks great.

B Myers · 06-27-2017, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rsgt

I did some trimming on the front coils to get the rake I like so much.

That looks great, you're not alone on the rake.

Andy4639 · 06-28-2017, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Blakeman350

I pulled a set of electric fans out of a 04 Monte Carlo and with some minor fab work and two temperature controls I got them in today. I set one fan to come on at 180 and the other at 200. I drove it around in traffic this afternoon when it was about 85 outside and the truck never broke 210 degrees.

If you seal up around the fans to the radiator it should help even more. Buy some black foam at Lowes are wherever you choose and place in between the radiator and the fans. Force the air through the radiator not around it.

Blakeman350 · 06-28-2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

If you seal up around the fans to the radiator it should help even more. Buy some black foam at Lowes are wherever you choose and place in between the radiator and the fans. Force the air through the radiator not around it.

Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely look into that.

ghalperin · 06-28-2017, 04:35 PM

I went to Brothers Truck Show last Sunday

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**Already Gone** · 06-28-2017, 05:02 PM

Removed my alternator and took to our local Starter/Alternator rebuild shop. Its a 37amp and the owner tells me he can make it a 55 amp which will be good for my purposes. Another item off the checklist before I do the Power Tour in 2019..

Andy4639 · 06-28-2017, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Removed my alternator and took to our local Starter/Alternator rebuild shop. Its a 37amp and the owner tells me he can make it a 55 amp which will be good for my purposes. Another item off the checklist before I do the Power Tour in 2019..

I have done 3 HRPT in my C10. I hope to make my 4th in the 64 SS Impala next year.

**Already Gone** · 06-28-2017, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I have done 3 HRPT in my C10. I hope to make my 4th in the 64 SS Impala next year.

I thought you were goona ay you want to do it in with the ramp truck

1968aj · 06-29-2017, 08:43 PM

installed a new tach cluster. installed new headliner. kind of mocked up rest of interior to see how it looks.trying to decide on whether to go with the white or black. still trying to decide on what color to paint truck

azle · 06-30-2017, 12:26 PM

Yesterday, installed a thermostatic fan controller. Works Great!

Azle

Big Block · 06-30-2017, 03:37 PM

Put in my new carport.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 06-30-2017, 04:31 PM

Not today, but the other day I replaced the "stock" carb mounting gasket on my 402 with a 1/4" thick insulator gasket, and now the fuel does not boil out of my Edelbrock carb after it sits for more than 10 minutes while hot. Hard to believe such a small thing could make such a huge difference. I am running the stock cast iron intake with a 1" aluminum spacer/adapter. If you have an Edelbrock carb and have this issue, get an insulator gasket and your problem will be solved. I used Fel-Pro p/n 1908.

rmr_69c10 · 06-30-2017, 05:06 PM

The previous owner had the center link on backwards, and the tie rods had seen better days. So, got all the old stuff removed and got the center link off. Now to put it back together the right way with new parts tomorrow. Should handle a little better once done...

Old_Gold · 07-01-2017, 12:03 AM

I finally finished the new wood floor in the truck this week!
Now I just need tho work on a new "rest of the truck"...

NoStopN · 07-01-2017, 11:06 AM

After searching Ebay, I found that dually caps had logos with a black background. I didn't like that as much as I liked the silver back of the caps I already had. So, I joined everyone else & got spacers.

66clow · 07-01-2017, 01:40 PM

Went to a Saturday get together at garage one pro shop in Tampa. Met a fellow 67-72chevytrucks.com guy in his awesome Blazer. On the way home passed this awesome back drop and had to take some photos.

VWNate1 · 07-01-2017, 01:56 PM

@ syfygi : yes these were very common military trucks when new .

lots and lots of good works here !

.

me, i badly crashed my moto monday and have been in he hospital all week .

still dreaming and planning to finish and drive/work/enjoy my truck though

.

**ohboy321** · 07-04-2017, 02:45 PM

I bought a transfer case shift boot from Custom/10 last August, and finally got around to installing it today. I cleaned and painted both rings, and ran the screws under the wire wheel. For vintage hardware they cleaned up pretty good and have no rust on them. My F*rd had rusting hardware before it left the lot in 2008.

Also installed a new firewall wire gutter. I will start installing new front leaf springs next weekend.

aventur1 · 07-04-2017, 04:29 PM

Was in Melba Idaho 4th of July Parade

06-26-2017, 12:44 PM	#5527
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I will have to consider that soon once I get some medical issues out of the way ,thanks for the info ,you are always great about sharing your projects . Thanks John

06-26-2017, 08:45 PM	#5529
rsgt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lowell AR Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I did some trimming on the front coils to get the rake I like so much. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698292

06-26-2017, 08:50 PM	#5530
Stephen717 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Loris South Carolina Posts: 429	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I ziptied a USA-1 plate to the grille (not bolted on but in place) and painted the front bumper white to match the top and rear bumper.

06-26-2017, 09:47 PM	#5531
Blakeman350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wyoming Posts: 145	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I pulled a set of electric fans out of a 04 Monte Carlo and with some minor fab work and two temperature controls I got them in today. I set one fan to come on at 180 and the other at 200. I drove it around in traffic this afternoon when it was about 85 outside and the truck never broke 210 degrees. Attached Images

06-28-2017, 04:35 PM	#5536
ghalperin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Newport Heights, CA Posts: 1,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I went to Brothers Truck Show last Sunday __________________ Glenn 1960 Burro Corvair/VW Buggy - Factory made in Santa Ana, Ca 1929 Ford Model A Roadster - traditional pre-war banger hot rod

06-28-2017, 05:02 PM	#5537
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Removed my alternator and took to our local Starter/Alternator rebuild shop. Its a 37amp and the owner tells me he can make it a 55 amp which will be good for my purposes. Another item off the checklist before I do the Power Tour in 2019.. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

06-29-2017, 08:43 PM	#5540
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II installed a new tach cluster. installed new headliner. kind of mocked up rest of interior to see how it looks.trying to decide on whether to go with the white or black. still trying to decide on what color to paint truck Attached Images

06-30-2017, 12:26 PM	#5541
azle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 69	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday, installed a thermostatic fan controller. Works Great! Azle

06-30-2017, 03:37 PM	#5542
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put in my new carport. Attached Images Last edited by Big Block; 06-30-2017 at 04:51 PM.

06-30-2017, 04:31 PM	#5543
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,413	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Not today, but the other day I replaced the "stock" carb mounting gasket on my 402 with a 1/4" thick insulator gasket, and now the fuel does not boil out of my Edelbrock carb after it sits for more than 10 minutes while hot. Hard to believe such a small thing could make such a huge difference. I am running the stock cast iron intake with a 1" aluminum spacer/adapter. If you have an Edelbrock carb and have this issue, get an insulator gasket and your problem will be solved. I used Fel-Pro p/n 1908. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

06-30-2017, 05:06 PM	#5544
rmr_69c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 53	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The previous owner had the center link on backwards, and the tie rods had seen better days. So, got all the old stuff removed and got the center link off. Now to put it back together the right way with new parts tomorrow. Should handle a little better once done...

07-01-2017, 12:03 AM	#5545
Old_Gold Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally finished the new wood floor in the truck this week! Now I just need tho work on a new "rest of the truck"... Attached Images

07-01-2017, 11:06 AM	#5546
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II After searching Ebay, I found that dually caps had logos with a black background. I didn't like that as much as I liked the silver back of the caps I already had. So, I joined everyone else & got spacers. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

07-01-2017, 01:40 PM	#5547
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went to a Saturday get together at garage one pro shop in Tampa. Met a fellow 67-72chevytrucks.com guy in his awesome Blazer. On the way home passed this awesome back drop and had to take some photos. Attached Images Last edited by 66clow; 07-01-2017 at 03:02 PM.

07-01-2017, 01:56 PM	#5548
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,664	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II @ syfygi : yes these were very common military trucks when new . lots and lots of good works here ! . me, i badly crashed my moto monday and have been in he hospital all week . still dreaming and planning to finish and drive/work/enjoy my truck though . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



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07-04-2017, 02:45 PM	#5549
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 284	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I bought a transfer case shift boot from Custom/10 last August, and finally got around to installing it today. I cleaned and painted both rings, and ran the screws under the wire wheel. For vintage hardware they cleaned up pretty good and have no rust on them. My F*rd had rusting hardware before it left the lot in 2008. Also installed a new firewall wire gutter. I will start installing new front leaf springs next weekend. Attached Images

07-04-2017, 04:29 PM	#5550
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Was in Melba Idaho 4th of July Parade __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

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