![]() |
![]() |
#5926 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: So. Cali.
Posts: 2,643
|
![]()
Jeff ;
I am a Journeyman Mechanic and I still love to have as many books on whatever I'm working on ,as I can find . These days I tend to buy new Shop Manuals so I can scribble notes , tips and comments in the margins.... Take the time to find an owner's manual and an illustrated parts manual too , they'll be ever so helpful after a thing has been apart a while waiting for parts or the time to get back to it.... ![]()
__________________
-Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5927 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Campbell, CA
Posts: 452
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Sent a message to "TRUCK SEATS" to get a quote on new foam and cover for my 1971. (Foam is pricey!!!)
__________________
1971 C/10 - Orange & White 2009 GMC 1500 - Lowered 3/4 22' KMC Slides |
![]() |
![]() |
#5928 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: So. Cali.
Posts: 2,643
|
![]()
! be aware that most of the foam buns Auto Upholstery places sell , are way too soft ! .
The good stuff is dead black and fairly cheap if you shop around at regular Uhpholstery Supply Houses . Tom hooked me up with a terrific place in West Los Angeles that wanted 1/2 the price the Valley guys did , new my new seat is nice and firm so I don't get tired when driving all day , soft foam only feels good for 1/2 hour then it begins to beat you up pretty badly .
__________________
-Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5929 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Campbell, CA
Posts: 452
|
Re: Re : Seat Foam
Quote:
This is why I love this forum. Fellow enthusiasts helping each other!!! Thank you for info!!
__________________
1971 C/10 - Orange & White 2009 GMC 1500 - Lowered 3/4 22' KMC Slides |
|
![]() |
![]() |
#5930 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ontario
Posts: 400
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Quote:
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
68 ![]() My other ride ,,, 07 Streetglide.. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
#5931 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Ft Wayne Indiana
Posts: 1,204
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Well last night I put gauge bulbs in and painted my heater box, today I didn't do anything but just sit in the seat pretending to drive it.
![]()
__________________
71 K20 64 GMC mud truck |
![]() |
![]() |
#5932 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Ladysmith, WI
Posts: 641
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
I remember those days. I got my truck just before turning 16, and drove it up and down the driveway until my birthday/license acquisition. Problem is, we lived in the burbs, so the driveway was only 3 car lengths long or so.
__________________
Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck. |
![]() |
![]() |
#5933 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: May 2012
Location: Anton, Texas
Posts: 2,364
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
it Monday and here are a few pics of what i took and a few of the under side while we were instaling..
|
![]() |
![]() |
#5934 |
RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Coarsegold, CA
Posts: 2,375
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
My truck came with a steel floor with a spray-in lining. I like steel floors. But I get hooked on stuff on this Forum. Also, I have to admit to looking at some fake how-to shows when
they are barking around about our trucks. And the lining on the bed was looking a little stained (first picture). It's Dangerous for a guy like me to be looking at some of the fine trucks on this site. I already have twice in the truck what it would be worth to someone else (after I cack, of course). But look, I do. The beautiful wood floors on another thread in the Forum "made" me buy some extra cherrywood flooring when my Boss (wife) put new floors down in the house a few months ago (second pic). I know, I know warning! warning! warning! Warp, water, sun, Not made for that. Scratch, Junk!, etc., etc. etc. Hey! I don't have money. But I have the wood. I have a table saw. I have a nice jig saw. I started out by deciding I was going to make a frame like the big-dollar deal Stacy What's-His-Name pretended not to sell with the kit that goes for $1,600, or whatever. But I have enough wood to do this twice. And, since I have water removal trenches (like all metal floors do), a spray in lining, and plenty of time....I'm just gonna put the floor in, let it "float" on the floor and hold it down at the front and rear of the bed with some tasteful aluminum angle,... and try it out. I carry only light weight stuff like garden materials, a garbage can from time-to-time, and some furniture that is more important not to scratch than the new floor. I may put aluminum strips in as sliders if I see the need. And I'll probably still run the tonneau most of the time... Keeps honest people honest. But, with the rehab of the lining with this Dupli-Color stuff (third, fourth and fifth pics), and a couple of strips of aluminum and some screws, and because I already have the wood, I'll have about $40 in the wood floor. Let 'er warp. Bed dents be damned!
__________________
M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 02-04-2013 at 11:13 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
#5935 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Posts: 16
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Found this hidden body work today.
Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
#5936 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 18
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
|
![]() |
![]() |
#5937 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,026
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Quote:
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior |
|
![]() |
![]() |
#5938 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: So. Cali.
Posts: 2,643
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5939 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: So. Cali.
Posts: 2,643
|
![]()
Didja remember to make " vroom - vroom ' noises ?
![]() -Nate
__________________
-Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5940 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: So. Cali.
Posts: 2,643
|
![]()
My '69 C/10 was originally a three speed and they simply torched off the clutch pedal near the under dash pivot .
I've looked at factory automatic equipped trucks and the support is the same , clutch pedal swing bushing is there and resady to be used so you can simply delete the pedal when converting to automatic . -Nate
__________________
-Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5941 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 431
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Started on my sheet metal work... I need to make some jigs for banging out and bending this sheet metal...
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
1968 Chevy C10 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546713 Member of tailgate association of manitoba |
![]() |
![]() |
#5942 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: strausstown pa
Posts: 3,394
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
even though its correct i always thought the small brake pedal looked strange on a auto truck the later wider pedals look much better jmo.
cleaned and blasted and painted two bells over the weekend not sure witch i'll be useing yet so i figured i'll do them both that way there ready I used the dupi color engine paint for the orange and i must say i dont like it. it seemed really thin and didnt cover very well almost transparent like even with mutiple light coats i usually used the 500-1500 degree paints for hot stuff I wish i would've used it on this stuff but the tv shows allways rave about the duplicolor and its what the store i went too had so i figured i would try it. i've use other duplicolor products(like the previous post) before and allways liked it either way i'm not gonna go through the work again too change it so i'll have too make a mental note on certain paint for the future
__________________
81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love ![]() 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover. |
![]() |
![]() |
#5943 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cassopolis, MI
Posts: 96
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Trying to sand and polish an alternator. Not going quite as planned. Thinking it may get painted black and get polished hardware. I know I can just buy one already done. It's not that I'm cheap, the project fund has just about ran out for now.
|
![]() |
![]() |
#5944 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 470
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
a couple weeks ago I bought a 99 silverado to butcher up for the drivetrain and wiring harness
![]()
__________________
70 C10 working on a LSx swap ![]() 4.8L MS3 edelbrock pro flo intake, pacesetter long tubes, 4l60e 2500 stall hoping the tranny holds up lol |
![]() |
![]() |
#5945 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 431
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Just phoned the machine shop and I have a cracked block...
![]() Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
1968 Chevy C10 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546713 Member of tailgate association of manitoba |
![]() |
![]() |
#5946 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,089
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Painted my Bowtie Red and put on some headlight covers.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5947 |
Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
Posts: 19,936
|
![]()
Did this a while back but thought some of you may like it.
I added a 6 terminal fuse panel to the inside of the truck for new electric stuff. Simple install to. Hot wire from unfused terminal on orignal fuse block to the screw at the top of this one then just run wire to the part that needs it. ![]() ![]()
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
#5948 | |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: May 2012
Location: Anton, Texas
Posts: 2,364
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
#5949 |
Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
Posts: 19,936
|
![]()
Yes it is a lot better than what I had before. Now I know what is what.
I'm thinking about buying a bigger one though for 12 fuses. Mounting it under the hood. ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
#5950 |
RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Coarsegold, CA
Posts: 2,375
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today!
I feel for you, Hyde. Sorry.
__________________
M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|