What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[Andy4639]

Got the logo painted. Waiting for a few weeks then sand it to match the truck.

[1968 baby blue C10]

Finally got the rubber floor mat from LMC, it’s pretty nice, hated having to cut the hole for the shifter, a little nerve racking cutting a brand new mat. Replaced the hood shock insulation, made a world of difference shutting the hood and hitting bumps. Replaced the dash vents. Replaced the air control lever that broke. Got rid of the plastic rear view mirror and put an old school looking chrome one on.

[custom10nut]

Finally made the time to get the truck aligned.
Been gonna do it so many times but got distracted.
Last year I replaced the tie rods and ball joints (both of which were the factory installed persuasion), and used the "String Method" to get it close.
The guy said it was 1/4 inch off on one side (not too shabby), and a little out of camber on that same side.
The old truck drives like a brand spa kin new truck now

[stevenfromtexas]

installed my vent windows.....wow!!! that was a chore
finished up the door panels. worked on my seat. i put a 10'' sub under the driver seat so it threw my seat off a bit. got my seat covers in a few days ago. looking forward to that when i get off thursday......yeeeyaaaaa

[69BUCKET]

Also got steering wheel in...waiting on coupler to put in steering box...new u-joints, painted driveshaft...

[cornerstone]

Pate swap meet was good to me. New set of wheels and a truckload of other goodies! This guy had the right idea, a MOTORIZED RECLINER!! I MUST make one of these, and of course a trailer to haul parts with for the next swap meet of I’m lucky enough to go. Also don’t forget the sunscreen next year, I’m fairy roasted. Sorry about the last pic, I forgot to tilt my phone what I snapped it and don’t know how to fix it.

[3757chevy]

That recliner is cool, but I bet it gets hot in the sun.

[3757chevy]

I put my summer tires on today, 2 at lunch and the other 2 after work. .... Old man fought them big tires

[Boog]

turned

[197D_C10]

Installed my new steering wheel and dashpad yesterday. Its slowly coming along.

[Dad's72]

Originally Posted by 197D_C10

Installed my new steering wheel and dashpad yesterday. Its slowly coming along.

That wheel is awesome. Is it smaller than factory?

[197D_C10]

Originally Posted by Dad's72

That wheel is awesome. Is it smaller than factory?

Thanks. It is a bit smaller. I think the original wheels were 17" this one is 15".

[Mts67C10K20]

Installed my new / old stainless mirrors
Replacing the white ones
Now the trim all matches

[thedudeabides86]

Working on replacing the dash pad and cleaning up 46 year old dust from the gauge cluster.

[Killer Bee]

my 71 K20 Burb has factory sport mirrors, no other holes found in the door..

right side mirror head was broke off when I bought it and it's a little tough parking squarely on the curb without it..

so I bought the LMC pair with built in fisheyes, cool right?

so after drilling screws to remove the door panel [saved every thread in the door btw ]

chasing threads and lubing everything, I installed the mirror with three arms, yep, that's about how it went..

and now I can't see a damn thing next to the truck with it, from the driver's seat anyways

mirror head binds into the arm no matter which way I turn it

well, it is a 'passenger' mirror so I guess it's for passengers to see behind the truck

useless as a screen door on a submarine..

door and window hardware however are all working smoothly now

[thedudeabides86]

[QUOTE=Killer Bee;8252163]

my 71 K20 Burb has factory sport mirrors, no other holes found in the door right side mirror head was broke off when I bought it and it's a little tough parking squarely on the curb without it so I bought the LMC pair with built in fisheyes, cool right?so after drilling screws to remove the door panel [saved every thread in the door btw ] chasing threads and lubing everything, I installed the mirror with three arms, yep, that's about how it went and now I can't see a damn thing next to the truck with it, from the driver's seat anyways mirror head binds into the arm no matter which way I turn it well, it is a 'passenger' mirror so I guess it's for passengers to see behind the truck useless as a screen door on a submarine door and window hardware however are all working smoothly now

I discovered this issue with my '72 C20 and it drives me nuts. I just have gotten used to turning around and craning my neck to look out the rear window when I'm backing or when I changes lanes now.

[greentruck]

Greentruck got a new pair of shoes today. BF Goodrich all-terrain KO2 33x12.5 on Kelsey Hayes 15x8 wheels.

[cornerstone]

I cleaned up her house. Finally so nice to work in an organized space.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Nothing interesting to some, but I'm enjoying prepping my engine block for paint and gaskets. I never used a tap and die before this project, but I'm a believer now. I've hit all the female threads on the block etc.,. It's nice being able to screw a bolt all the way down with just your fingers.

Other than that I'm still waiting on a welder before I get the frame powder coated, and start the build. There's plenty to keep me busy until then. There will be a fresh block and transmission waiting for it when it arrives home. Man this takes up a lot of time

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Nothing interesting to some, but I'm enjoying prepping my engine block for paint and gaskets. I never used a tap and die before this project, but I'm a believer now. I've hit all the female threads on the block etc.,. It's nice being able to screw a bolt all the way down with just your fingers.

Other than that I'm still waiting on a welder before I get the frame powder coated, and start the build. There's plenty to keep me busy until then. There will be a fresh block and transmission waiting for it when it arrives home. Man this takes up a lot of time

I used ear plugs to fill the holes for paint to keep the threads clean.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

I used ear plugs to fill the holes for paint to keep the threads clean.

That's a GREAT idea, thanks. I may brush POR15 on, but if I spray I'll use them. Heck, may use them regardless.

[Andy4639]

Got some paint on the ramp truck tilt column.

[ohboy321]

I ran my front brake line mounting hardware under a wire wheel and cleaned them up. They look like they are original, and I am glad to have them. Could they be stainless?

[66clow]

Repaired a few dents in the roof. Absolutely love this tool! Must have if your doing body work.
Pushed the turn downs back a bit. Pointed them straight out as well. Sooo much better back from the cab. Gets rids of exhuast fumes and the drone of the mufflers. Also not kicking up dirt when driving down a dirt road.

[1968 baby blue C10]

Originally Posted by 66clow

Repaired a few dents in the roof. Absolutely love this tool! Must have if your doing body work.

Those are awesome. Dad did bodywork for 20+ years and he always talked about how useful those were. He still uses his quite a bit.