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willys72fleetside · 12-30-2012, 09:56 PM

I buffed and installed my cargo light and it even works.

69GWC · 12-30-2012, 10:04 PM

Parked mine in the shop, spose to get snow tomorrow.

pullled the drive shaft and am going to have it balanced and 2 new u-joints installed this week.
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Rollie396 · 12-30-2012, 10:54 PM

Took a break from fixing what the last bodyman hacked up and put in the PB hood hinges.

JVictor75 · 12-31-2012, 12:56 AM

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Washed the truck today

So you're why it rained this evening!

Installed new rear coils (5" drop) along with 2degree pinion shims, shock relocators, drop shocks and my new to me 15x10 powdercoated rallies. Get to readjust the coil on the left trailing arm because it isn't sitting right, causing the left side of the frame to sit about an inch higher than the right.

Found out that my new TransDapt 12 bolt finned aluminum extra capacity differential cover won't work the stock location panhard rod. Even when using the fancy dancy adjustable one from CPP.

Went to the hardware store more for more effing bolts.

Also finished installing my NoLimit rack and pinion.

jayman68 · 12-31-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Survivalist45

Oh, does anyone know what it would take to convert my marker lights to the ones on the red C10 above me?

Just get some deluxe marker lights like these,

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/...PP00345/446677

Or from Ebay,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/68-72-Chevy-...d1ccc2&vxp=mtr

LMC has them also

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=71

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/full.aspx?Page=163

I found some clear ones, but I don't know if they are legal for street use.

Then just take yours out and put the new ones in.
You may want to get bulb holders and wire them in(my ones like you have were not lighted), you can find those at local parts store.

mcmlxix · 12-31-2012, 03:33 AM

Installed a rear crossmember, the proceeded to drop the fuel tank off a 5 foot stand (truck was on the lift at the time) and destroyed a $250 OEM GM fuel pump module....

now accepting donations....

jc70chevy · 12-31-2012, 03:47 AM

[QUOTE=shawno72;5785963]Painted my door panels and arm rests black to complete my black interior. I think they turned out really good but later I will buy some real black one.

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hey bro it looks great i have a dumb question whats the metal bracket the the door panel slide in to on the top called i need to buy two my truck doesnt have them

shawno72 · 12-31-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Painted my door panels and arm rests black to complete my black interior. I think they turned out really good but later I will buy some real black one.

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hey bro it looks great i have a dumb question whats the metal bracket the the door panel slide in to on the top called i need to buy two my truck doesnt have them

That's a good question. My father in law got a set a while bang from pick n pull. You could always pay the $25 here for a membership, turns your name blue, and then you could post a want to buy add for a set. People can be very generous here when you post want to buy adds for smaller items like that. My $25 subscription has paid for itself many times over that way. If I had an extra set I'd say come get them, since your fairly close

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jc70chevy · 12-31-2012, 12:40 PM

ill check pnp thanks i will have to look into membership.

grancuda · 01-02-2013, 08:44 AM

Drove it to work, 18 deg @ 5am and the 3 on the tree was a little stiff but it did good.

GCncsuHD · 01-02-2013, 09:21 AM

I didn't do anything to the truck, but my great uncle recently passed away so we were going through some old stuff to find some old photos for the memorial. I found a box of my great grandfather's stuff, and found the original leather key fob from dealership where he bought my 67 brand new, it's worn and you can barely read the lettering anymore, but that just means he carried it for a long time, which means a lot to me! It's now back in it's rightful place on the keys to my 67.

I also found a picture of my mother, at age 10, and my great grandmother standing beside my 67 when it was brand new, but haven't gotten a chance to make a copy of it yet, still haven't found a picture of my great grandfather with the truck yet though.

Dale_Brown · 01-02-2013, 09:50 AM

Picked up my 1972 short bed 4X4. It needs all the things a neglected 72 would need.

But as for now it’s at least a driver.

Since I am now single, Im going to spend Christmas $$$ I saved on this old girl.

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denz72 · 01-02-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottG

I completed the TH400 to 700R4 conversion. Everything works!! All shift points are good. Need to re-bleed the brakes, a little spongy, but the Dana 60 I put in works great with that tranny!! Now, to see how much the gas mileage improves.

Scott curious about the 700R4 that you used.. just did a conversion on my 72 from TH350 got mine from Bowtie Overdrive how does yours shift 1st to 2nd I know they are different animals TH350 to 700R4 just seems to take a while to shift from 1st to 2nd or is that normal..

Square_78 · 01-02-2013, 10:12 PM

Polished up and repainted my GMC fender emblems and 8-350 emblems. Lookin good now.

c10monkey · 01-02-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerpymp

Nothing... I'm a lazy bastard.

Hahahahahaha
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c10monkey · 01-02-2013, 10:49 PM

I thought I would replace the exhaust donut on the passenger side. Broke two of the studs. So I removed the exhaust manifold to fix. All of those bolts came out ok but no two where the same. Also appears that the previous owner didnt install a donut gasket or manifold gaskets.... yay?
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hotsy · 01-02-2013, 11:04 PM

today i started my project 71, pulled out the old 350 and sold it to fund the build,and started to tear the body down to access the rust. long way to go but worth the pain

hotsy · 01-02-2013, 11:09 PM

HI new to the site ,love seeing all the project and thier progress ,just started mine,lots of ideas from you guys,thanks

magwakeenercew2jh · 01-02-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hotsy

today i started my project 71, pulled out the old 350 and sold it to fund the build,and started to tear the body down to access the rust. long way to go but worth the pain

Love the air freshener.....

NOSed69 · 01-02-2013, 11:31 PM

I picked up a ripe 69 longbed 1/2 ton a while back that doesnt run very well. So I started tearing the engine out to replace the cam I suspect to be going flat. I'm also goin to toss a 700r4 in it so i can hopefully start daily driving it.

74baggedbug · 01-03-2013, 02:15 AM

Slapped some 17" centerlines on it that I bought for $400, not sure how I feel about them but if nothing else they will be my backup wheels ... Ill post better pics tomorrow
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Square_78 · 01-03-2013, 02:30 AM

Repainted the emblems today. Much better now.
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ole dollor · 01-03-2013, 01:42 PM

hotsy: welcome to the board from Texas....this is a great place to be...and we like lots of pic's , have fun with your truck..

Survivalist45 · 01-03-2013, 04:29 PM

Took the mirrors off, and installed a Peep mirror.

Andy4639 · 01-03-2013, 06:38 PM

Drove it almost 200 miles today round trip. Stopped right above Table Rock SC and took these.

12-30-2012, 09:56 PM	#5676
willys72fleetside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Curtice,OH Posts: 81	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I buffed and installed my cargo light and it even works. __________________ A USED TRUCK IS A LOVED TRUCK!

12-30-2012, 10:04 PM	#5677
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Parked mine in the shop, spose to get snow tomorrow. pullled the drive shaft and am going to have it balanced and 2 new u-joints installed this week. Posted via Mobile Device

12-30-2012, 10:54 PM	#5678
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took a break from fixing what the last bodyman hacked up and put in the PB hood hinges. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

12-31-2012, 03:33 AM	#5681
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a rear crossmember, the proceeded to drop the fuel tank off a 5 foot stand (truck was on the lift at the time) and destroyed a $250 OEM GM fuel pump module.... now accepting donations.... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

12-31-2012, 03:47 AM	#5682
jc70chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: vallejo,ca Posts: 176	Re: What did you do to your truck today! [QUOTE=shawno72;5785963]Painted my door panels and arm rests black to complete my black interior. I think they turned out really good but later I will buy some real black one. Posted via Mobile Device[/QUOTE hey bro it looks great i have a dumb question whats the metal bracket the the door panel slide in to on the top called i need to buy two my truck doesnt have them

12-31-2012, 12:40 PM	#5684
jc70chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: vallejo,ca Posts: 176	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ill check pnp thanks i will have to look into membership.

01-02-2013, 08:44 AM	#5685
grancuda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central OK Posts: 396	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it to work, 18 deg @ 5am and the 3 on the tree was a little stiff but it did good.

01-02-2013, 09:21 AM	#5686
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I didn't do anything to the truck, but my great uncle recently passed away so we were going through some old stuff to find some old photos for the memorial. I found a box of my great grandfather's stuff, and found the original leather key fob from dealership where he bought my 67 brand new, it's worn and you can barely read the lettering anymore, but that just means he carried it for a long time, which means a lot to me! It's now back in it's rightful place on the keys to my 67. I also found a picture of my mother, at age 10, and my great grandmother standing beside my 67 when it was brand new, but haven't gotten a chance to make a copy of it yet, still haven't found a picture of my great grandfather with the truck yet though. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

01-02-2013, 09:50 AM	#5687
Dale_Brown Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 169	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Picked up my 1972 short bed 4X4. It needs all the things a neglected 72 would need. But as for now it’s at least a driver. Since I am now single, Im going to spend Christmas $$$ I saved on this old girl.

01-02-2013, 10:12 PM	#5689
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Polished up and repainted my GMC fender emblems and 8-350 emblems. Lookin good now. __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

01-02-2013, 10:49 PM	#5691
c10monkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lebanon Ohio Posts: 187	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I thought I would replace the exhaust donut on the passenger side. Broke two of the studs. So I removed the exhaust manifold to fix. All of those bolts came out ok but no two where the same. Also appears that the previous owner didnt install a donut gasket or manifold gaskets.... yay? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Inflation Fighter 1994 C3500 Crew Cab Dually 454

01-02-2013, 11:04 PM	#5692
hotsy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lake Lynn, PA Posts: 23	Re: What did you do to your truck today! today i started my project 71, pulled out the old 350 and sold it to fund the build,and started to tear the body down to access the rust. long way to go but worth the pain Attached Images

01-02-2013, 11:09 PM	#5693
hotsy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lake Lynn, PA Posts: 23	Re: What did you do to your truck today! HI new to the site ,love seeing all the project and thier progress ,just started mine,lots of ideas from you guys,thanks Last edited by hotsy; 01-02-2013 at 11:19 PM. Reason: double posted same message

01-02-2013, 11:31 PM	#5695
NOSed69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Muldrow Oklahoma Posts: 15	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I picked up a ripe 69 longbed 1/2 ton a while back that doesnt run very well. So I started tearing the engine out to replace the cam I suspect to be going flat. I'm also goin to toss a 700r4 in it so i can hopefully start daily driving it.

01-03-2013, 02:15 AM	#5696
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Slapped some 17" centerlines on it that I bought for $400, not sure how I feel about them but if nothing else they will be my backup wheels ... Ill post better pics tomorrow Posted via Mobile Device



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01-03-2013, 02:30 AM	#5697
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Repainted the emblems today. Much better now. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

01-03-2013, 01:42 PM	#5698
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today! hotsy: welcome to the board from Texas....this is a great place to be...and we like lots of pic's , have fun with your truck..

01-03-2013, 04:29 PM	#5699
Survivalist45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Powhatan VA Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took the mirrors off, and installed a Peep mirror. __________________ -CJ- 69 GMC stepside 350 370HP TH350 4:11's 8MPG and proud!

01-03-2013, 06:38 PM	#5700
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it almost 200 miles today round trip. Stopped right above Table Rock SC and took these. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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