What did you do to your truck today?

[jgh64pkup]

pulled it into the shop and pulled out a spark plug
time to sandblast again
and im going to try a different carb
then the mufflers are coming off

[ruffrida2005]

Gage how many times you going to take the mufflers off?

[jgh64pkup]

as many times as i put them on

or until i get ones that i like

[sams60gmc]

I've worked on a bunch of stuff for my back half lately and haven't got around to posting. I picked up my block. Looks great. Today I painted my valve covers and intake.

[ruffrida2005]

I pulled the carb off my truck to sell. And I was going to pull the gears out of the rear end to trade.

[Hottrucks]

I shoveled out the garage door backed the truck out and then picked my way around town to avoid the wet/salty parts of the road went down picked up some flooring and took the trash out

[198plus]

Getting tired of trying to get bed adjusted..........Cannot git rid of this problem, how much is to much for shims. To get tailgate to close on this top side I have to shim the other back side of bed up 3/8 inch and then bed doesn't set level..........Help any suggestions.......

[Vernski]

[quote=198plus;3721244]Getting tired of trying to get bed adjusted..........Cannot git rid of this problem, how much is to much for shims. To get tailgate to close on this top side I have to shim the other back side of bed up 3/8 inch and then bed doesn't set level..........Help any suggestions.......

It looks like the tail gate may be tweaked, I guess you could tweak it back but not sure of how to do it. Maybe someone knows the procedure out there.Body
guys?? Vernski

[198plus]

I've tried tweaking it back........I really don't think it is the tail gate ?????


[quote=Vernski;3721354]

Originally Posted by 198plus

Getting tired of trying to get bed adjusted..........Cannot git rid of this problem, how much is to much for shims. To get tailgate to close on this top side I have to shim the other back side of bed up 3/8 inch and then bed doesn't set level..........Help any suggestions.......



It looks like the tail gate may be tweaked, I guess you could tweak it back but not sure of how to do it. Maybe someone knows the procedure out there.Body
guys?? Vernski

[Rich 5150 69]

I`m thinking you might have to loosen the headboard, shim, the tighten down the headboard again. just a thought...!

[ravens65]

Originally Posted by 198plus

Getting tired of trying to get bed adjusted..........Cannot git rid of this problem, how much is to much for shims. To get tailgate to close on this top side I have to shim the other back side of bed up 3/8 inch and then bed doesn't set level..........Help any suggestions.......

first make sure you know what the problem is... use two pieces of string , hold them corner to corner ( diagnal -inside ) to form a x shape if the strings touch in the center ,its not warped- if there is a gap or one string bends the other one than it is warped .this little trick will tell you what is going on

[198plus]

Alright I pulled the strings and one string bends the other, I shimmed it with washers up to where the strings barely touch..........9/16 of an inch.

Whats next ?

Originally Posted by ERIC BUFFARD

first make sure you know what the problem is... use two pieces of string , hold them corner to corner ( diagnal -inside ) to form a x shape if the strings touch in the center ,its not warped- if there is a gap or one string bends the other one than it is warped .this little trick will tell you what is going on

[truckdrivinsob]

I towed mine back to my shop Damn timing chain! Its gear drive time!

[ravens65]

Originally Posted by 198plus

Alright I pulled the strings and one string bends the other, I shimmed it with washers up to where the strings barely touch..........9/16 of an inch.

Whats next ?

well looks like you will have to replace the tailgate , this is common with these old truck- all of them were used as work trucks . take it off get the bed right ,shop for a new tailgate . the old one will never be right . the string trick is something that I do to ck doors with ( houses and commercial , wood and metal ) if it was a metal door I would put a hammer handle in it and slam the door to bend it back !!! you could try that but it might damage the box. but if you buy a used tailgate at least you know how to check it Eric

[markeb01]

Received new trailing arm bushings today. Got the garage cleaned up ready for another project. Think I'll probably wait a bit before tearing it apart though, not too crazy about working on it when the ambient is 24 and the garage is 42 degrees.

[sams60gmc]

I got my bags in the mail today

[ravens65]

awesome- front and rear ? next truck I build will be bagged w/ custom frame , how much do you think a whole air system will set me back? Eric

[sams60gmc]

Originally Posted by ERIC BUFFARD

awesome- front and rear ? next truck I build will be bagged w/ custom frame , how much do you think a whole air system will set me back? Eric

I just got the rear. I paid 100 for both. They are Air-Lift 2600's. I'm not too sure how much a whole set up will be. I have access to most of the stuff. Air tank, lines, fittings etc. plus I built everything. But I'll have to buy a compressor and some solonoids. In Street Trucks the company Airbaggit has some pretty sweet kits that seem like pretty good deals. If I was to estemate it I would guess around 1500??

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by sams60gmc

I just got the rear. I paid 100 for both. They are Air-Lift 2600's. I'm not too sure how much a whole set up will be. I have access to most of the stuff. Air tank, lines, fittings etc. plus I built everything. But I'll have to buy a compressor and some solonoids. In Street Trucks the company Airbaggit has some pretty sweet kits that seem like pretty good deals. If I was to estemate it I would guess around 1500??

Try AVS, SD, or Ride Tech before you use these kats. Airbagit.com is AIM/Chassis Tech which is a company known for it's issues. Buyer beware....

[jgh64pkup]

i changed carbs but i gotta change em back
p.o.s. holleys
back to the good old q-jets and that crappy adapter i have to use haha

[198plus]

You need to learn how to tune the Holleys

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

i changed carbs but i gotta change em back
p.o.s. holleys
back to the good old q-jets and that crappy adapter i have to use haha

[midnite]

finished my bucket seats building my sub box and comsole and got it all installed

sorry for bad pics
the sub box goes across behind the seats

[SCOTI]

I've been trying to get things done on my project 64 but feel as if I'm getting no where fast..... So, today I decided my task would be to make lists of items needed to be done (hey, if it helps get it done, it counts right? ).

I organized the tasks into groups & I'm going to try & use the list like 'assignments' to complete each week. I thought maybe sharing the list might help my motivation even more:

Rolling Chassis I need to....
Get the gas tank 'fill' piping determined & routed DONE
Finish my upper rear shock mounts DONE
Determine rear bumper bracket placement
Finalize bed floor mounting (switching to steel floor & raising @ the same time)DONE

Finish machining my truck-arm spacersDONE

Make rear bag hats to install the bagsDONE

Get the tranny x-member mounted
Determine exhaust routingDONE

Paint/powder-coat the frame, x-members, cab mounts, & various brackets
Route fuel lines
Route brake lines
Route air lines
Mount air tanks & compressors
Purchase rear wheels DONE
Purchase rear tires DONE

Purchase shocks DONE


Drivetrain
Repaint the motor (different 'theme' warrants a different color)
Paint the tranny
Mount the accessories (already got them powder-coated and/or detailed)
Mount radiator
Mount electric fan
Wire fans & headlight relays
Re-wire for internal alternator (hi-amp conversion)
Mount brake assembly (vac booster/master cyl, & firewall adapter bracket)
Mount trans cooler

Interior
Clean/scrub cab interior
Install high-hump trans tunnel cover
Install sound/heat insulation
Remove 'cassette' style radio for delete plate
R&R manual column for van auto tilt
Remove clutch pedal
Purchase carpet & install
Mount seat (already re-covered)
Route air-lines from controller to tanks/bags
R&R front windshield
R&R dash cluster from 'lights' to analog gauges

And finally, my list for this week....
Set the steel floor in place to finalize my fuel fill routing planned for Sunday.... DONE
Finish fitting my fabricated upper shock plates to the shock x-member DONE

Trim the PB dropped truck arm Panhard bar bracket DONE I finished this before cutting the shock x-member c-sections

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

And finally, my list for this week....
Set the steel floor in place to finalize my fuel fill routing planned for Sunday.... DONE
Finish fitting my fabricated upper shock plates to the shock x-member DONE

Trim the PB dropped truck arm Panhard bar bracket DONE I finished this before cutting the shock x-member c-sections

I updated my list today. I even c-sectioned my upper shock c.member while finishing the shock brackets. I should have them burned in before my 'new list' is made next week.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I updated my list today. I even c-sectioned my upper shock c.member while finishing the shock brackets. I should have them burned in before my 'new list' is made next week.

I wasn't able to get last weeks list 100% completed before today because I unexpectedly had to assist some friends w/their move (my GF volunteered our services) yesterday & I worked this morning. I went ahead & made next weeks list:

Weld the 'new' inlet nipple to the blazer gas tank (up-sized from 1.25" to 2"OD)
Mock-up the fuel fill piping to the bed floor
Finish weld the shock c.member
Start the rear bumper bracket 'tweaks'