What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 226 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Redneck Rydes · 06-02-2018, 12:05 PM

Just loaded the '70 on the trailer,going to get safety check,( have to in Ontario), full duel exhaust and front end alignment,been working on this for 2 years and finally going to be on the road.

1968 baby blue C10 · 06-02-2018, 09:59 PM

Finally got the correct original style 710 cap for the oil fill neck and replaced the pcv grommet in the valve cover, old one basically fell apart when I tried to take it out.
Oh and fair warning, don’t buy Mr gasket products like that, I started to put a cap on my oil fill neck today and it fell apart and the base fell down into the oil fill neck, just barely stopped before it entered the manifold. Luckily Oreilys had a telescopic magnet.

And made use of the long bed to haul some soffit and metal for the garage, hoping to start on the roof soon.

Lanman1972 · 06-03-2018, 11:58 AM

Today I assembled the front suspension and steering. Project is moving along nicely now. My build is under 71 cheyenne work truck.

greentruck · 06-03-2018, 03:26 PM

Finished my brakes and installed this Hickey bull bar. What a PITA. Nothing lined up right and it fought me all the way. It took some convincing but it worked. Like it.

88gtstreetrod · 06-03-2018, 07:19 PM

Took me several days.... first time for most of this stuff..

Replaced..

Ball Joints
Spindles
Springs
Brake hoses
Brakes
Rotors
Gear box
Rag Joint
Power Steering Hoses
Added 1 inch spacer to rear wheel

Learned a lot and acquired a lot of tools of the last few weeks.. especially like the Milwaukee Impact gun!!

rjs53 · 06-04-2018, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88gtstreetrod

Took me several days.... first time for most of this stuff..

Replaced..

Ball Joints
Spindles
Springs
Brake hoses
Brakes
Rotors
Gear box
Rag Joint
Power Steering Hoses
Added 1 inch spacer to rear wheel

Learned a lot and acquired a lot of tools of the last few weeks.. especially like the Milwaukee Impact gun!!

Truck looks great! I’m in the middle of the same thing.

NoStopN · 06-04-2018, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88gtstreetrod

Learned a lot and acquired a lot of tools of the last few weeks.. especially like the Milwaukee Impact gun!!

When my ball joint gave out, I ended up buying many new tools, so I know how that feels. I picked up a Ridgid impact gun trying to install the lower ball joints, but I needed heat. So, now the impact rides with me in my daily driver & works nice when I have to remove & install wheels.

88gtstreetrod · 06-04-2018, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjs53

Truck looks great! I’m in the middle of the same thing.

Thank you!! Learning a lot about these trucks. Lots of fun..
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57Suburb · 06-06-2018, 01:37 PM

Rear lowering springs going on over the last couple of evenings. Doing the dropped shackles and shocks with it too. Been fun fighting 51 years of rust.

toolboxchev · 06-06-2018, 03:43 PM

Drive!

OregonNed · 06-04-2018, 12:04 AM

I finished my shifter install today. Working excellent on the test drive

Mikes68C10 · 06-04-2018, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

I finished my shifter install today. Working excellent on the test drive

Very nice looking!

71gmcC15 · 06-04-2018, 01:36 PM

Put a new bumper on today its a 67-70 chevy bumper

NoStopN · 06-06-2018, 09:50 PM

I swapped out the sealed beams for some LEDs today. I am not done with them yet, so I don't have any nighttime shots.

88gtstreetrod · 06-06-2018, 09:53 PM

[QUOTE=NoStopN;8276343]I swapped out the sealed beams for some LEDs today. I am not done with them yet, so I don't have any nighttime shots yet.

Very cool, whats involved with making that switch?

cornerstone · 06-07-2018, 01:16 AM

I finally finished my Detroit Tru-Trac and 4:11 gear install! Its one of those jobs that has always intimidated me. I also got the rear disc swap finished

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-07-2018, 09:59 PM

Put the last coat on this half hour ago.

NoStopN · 06-07-2018, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88gtstreetrod

Very cool, whats involved with making that switch?

Four 5-3/4" LED lights. That's it. I had a problem with one of the retainer rings being bent beyond repair & got a new set yesterday. I also went to Home Depot to get some stainless screws to replace the regular ones that were rusted to the headlight buckets. But, tonight was all about the results.

Low beams:

High beams:

Metaldoc · 06-09-2018, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoStopN

Four 5-3/4" LED lights. That's it. I had a problem with one of the retainer rings being bent beyond repair & got a new set yesterday. I also went to Home Depot to get some stainless screws to replace the regular ones that were rusted to the headlight buckets. But, tonight was all about the results.

Low beams:

High beams:

Man I tell you there's a difference between low and high beams. You couldn't even see that dog in the low beams. LOL

yuccales · 06-09-2018, 10:30 PM

Had to do a radiator today. The old one had so many tubes cut and soldered, surprised it would cool. It let go in a big way yesterday. Got a Murray plastic & aluminum one at OReillys. Not a big fan of "made in china" but I needed it fixed today. It was a direct fit, no problems, no leaks. Trans cooling lines threaded right in. It does have the heater hose nipple in the tank, but came plugged and sealed already. If you need a cheap, quick fix, NOW, not a bad radiator.

Redneck Rydes · 06-08-2018, 07:48 AM

Those lights sure got Fluffys attention,lol, they look great.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-08-2018, 07:28 PM

Just finished a coat of paint on my engine block. Took over 2 hours to brush it on. Another two coats to go.

Not worth a picture yet, but these might be. I picked them up earlier in the week. The original hardware and replacements were zinc coated black & clear. Of all the original hardware I sent, just four didn't come out right. Two didn't come from this truck

Either the threads were pitted, or I missed some lock tite, I'm guessing.

On a side, not a fan of the "boss" where I had them done, and neither are his employees. I read that loud and clear before he "decided" to show up. After the fact he says black oxide is more durable than zinc plated. Course they don't do black oxide, he just thinks he knows something, and perhaps he does. I've read zinc is more durable than oxide, and for that matter, more durable than magnesium phosphate (original) too. Who knows.

Turns out black oxide is five minutes from me. I stopped before and asked if they did oxide or phosphate, and was told nope. Probably didn't speak English......ha. Doesn't matter, the zinc came out better than I imagined.

**SoCoC10** · 06-08-2018, 09:38 PM

Giving the one owner K20 Cheyenne some much needed attention. Found these gems. jack, jack tools and jack instructions. Original carpet with carpet tag.

**robs71** · 06-09-2018, 07:57 AM

Installed headliner,Dome and cargo light, cab roof lights........

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-09-2018, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robs71

Installed headliner,Dome and cargo light, cab roof lights........

Beautiful build

06-02-2018, 12:05 PM	#1
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just loaded the '70 on the trailer,going to get safety check,( have to in Ontario), full duel exhaust and front end alignment,been working on this for 2 years and finally going to be on the road. Attached Images

06-02-2018, 09:59 PM	#2
1968 baby blue C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ravenswood, West Virginia Posts: 239	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally got the correct original style 710 cap for the oil fill neck and replaced the pcv grommet in the valve cover, old one basically fell apart when I tried to take it out. Oh and fair warning, don’t buy Mr gasket products like that, I started to put a cap on my oil fill neck today and it fell apart and the base fell down into the oil fill neck, just barely stopped before it entered the manifold. Luckily Oreilys had a telescopic magnet. And made use of the long bed to haul some soffit and metal for the garage, hoping to start on the roof soon. Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 long-fleet, Long and low is the way to go. factory: 307 sbc, SM465 4-speed, 12 bolt 4.11 rear end. 75,000 original miles. Build:Ole Blue Millennial and can drive stick. "Too many people have opinions on things they know nothing about. And the more ignorant they are, the more opinions they have." -Thomas Hildern

06-03-2018, 11:58 AM	#3
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I assembled the front suspension and steering. Project is moving along nicely now. My build is under 71 cheyenne work truck. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

06-03-2018, 03:26 PM	#4
greentruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ormond Beach, FL Posts: 208	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished my brakes and installed this Hickey bull bar. What a PITA. Nothing lined up right and it fought me all the way. It took some convincing but it worked. Like it. Attached Images __________________ For some people driving is one long series of corrections...

06-03-2018, 07:19 PM	#5
88gtstreetrod Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 45	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took me several days.... first time for most of this stuff.. Replaced.. Ball Joints Spindles Springs Brake hoses Brakes Rotors Gear box Rag Joint Power Steering Hoses Added 1 inch spacer to rear wheel Learned a lot and acquired a lot of tools of the last few weeks.. especially like the Milwaukee Impact gun!! Attached Images

06-06-2018, 01:37 PM	#9
57Suburb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 306	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Rear lowering springs going on over the last couple of evenings. Doing the dropped shackles and shocks with it too. Been fun fighting 51 years of rust. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C30 Grain Hauler, 350/400 1967 1500 GMC Stepside SWB, In Transformation Process 1967 RS/SS Camaro 350/TKO600

06-06-2018, 03:43 PM	#10
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drive!

06-04-2018, 12:04 AM	#11
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finished my shifter install today. Working excellent on the test drive Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

06-04-2018, 01:36 PM	#13
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put a new bumper on today its a 67-70 chevy bumper Attached Images __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

06-06-2018, 09:50 PM	#14
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I swapped out the sealed beams for some LEDs today. I am not done with them yet, so I don't have any nighttime shots. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

06-06-2018, 09:53 PM	#15
88gtstreetrod Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 45	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [QUOTE=NoStopN;8276343]I swapped out the sealed beams for some LEDs today. I am not done with them yet, so I don't have any nighttime shots yet. Very cool, whats involved with making that switch?

06-07-2018, 01:16 AM	#16
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally finished my Detroit Tru-Trac and 4:11 gear install! Its one of those jobs that has always intimidated me. I also got the rear disc swap finished Attached Images

06-07-2018, 09:59 PM	#17
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put the last coat on this half hour ago. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

06-09-2018, 10:30 PM	#20
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,652	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Had to do a radiator today. The old one had so many tubes cut and soldered, surprised it would cool. It let go in a big way yesterday. Got a Murray plastic & aluminum one at OReillys. Not a big fan of "made in china" but I needed it fixed today. It was a direct fit, no problems, no leaks. Trans cooling lines threaded right in. It does have the heater hose nipple in the tank, but came plugged and sealed already. If you need a cheap, quick fix, NOW, not a bad radiator. Attached Images

06-08-2018, 07:48 AM	#21
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Those lights sure got Fluffys attention,lol, they look great.



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06-08-2018, 07:28 PM	#22
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,189	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just finished a coat of paint on my engine block. Took over 2 hours to brush it on. Another two coats to go. Not worth a picture yet, but these might be. I picked them up earlier in the week. The original hardware and replacements were zinc coated black & clear. Of all the original hardware I sent, just four didn't come out right. Two didn't come from this truck Either the threads were pitted, or I missed some lock tite, I'm guessing. On a side, not a fan of the "boss" where I had them done, and neither are his employees. I read that loud and clear before he "decided" to show up. After the fact he says black oxide is more durable than zinc plated. Course they don't do black oxide, he just thinks he knows something, and perhaps he does. I've read zinc is more durable than oxide, and for that matter, more durable than magnesium phosphate (original) too. Who knows. Turns out black oxide is five minutes from me. I stopped before and asked if they did oxide or phosphate, and was told nope. Probably didn't speak English......ha. Doesn't matter, the zinc came out better than I imagined. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 06-08-2018 at 07:45 PM.

06-08-2018, 09:38 PM	#23
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,175	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Giving the one owner K20 Cheyenne some much needed attention. Found these gems. jack, jack tools and jack instructions. Original carpet with carpet tag. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

06-09-2018, 07:57 AM	#24
robs71 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Reading,Pa. Posts: 440	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed headliner,Dome and cargo light, cab roof lights........ Attached Images __________________

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