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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I haven't even started my truck up for a week or three. Got a notice that the license tabs are due January 1st. Maybe Ill take it for a spin and get my new tabs (some of you call em tags). One hundred and six bucks to the state.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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Upper Ball Joints: Happy to say all the holes for the upper ball joints were done cleanly with a drill. I drilled through to 9/32", and the top plates to 19/164. Then I used a punch, which probably didn't do much. It was simple to remove the plate off with a pickle fork. Just traces of rivet left and simple to remove. The holes are 3/8". A tight 3/8", but will tap easily. I figure the bolts for replacement ball joints are 3/8-16. Lower ball Joints: I "rented" an Evertough ball joint press. As a disclosure, I don't know what the (*^ I'm doing. At any rate, I don't believe this tool works as intended, at least not for install that I can see, because the ball joint is too tall or the sleeve they provide is too tall, pick one. However, I noticed the "pin" on the threaded rod of the tool pulls off, so I removed it. The ball joint stud then inserts into the threaded rod and will press out. Then I reinstalled the pin, and used a plate on top to remove the outer perimeter of the ball joint. It was very easy.................. Unless I'm missing something, there is no snap retainer ring with the original ball joints.
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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 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I hooked up the battery tender today. I use my K10 as a weekend driver, but winter arrived in New Hampshire last week, the roads are covered with sand and salt, so it will sleep in the garage until April.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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Years ago, I did some that were a little loose in the arm. We tacked them in with the mig and never had an issue.
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Location: West Chester, PA
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Welcome aboard ,good looking truck.
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'35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 ![]() ![]() |
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Location: Metairie Louisiana
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Well, today i gained a headache.
I figured out that the m/c i just put on may be the wrong one. I also snapped my right rear bleeder valve. All of this, after completely rebuilding my front brake system, and changing all brake lines. Was really hoping to not have to rebuild the rear brakes yet. Oh well, old truck problems. |
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Location: Mena,Arkansas
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Repeat after me! Old trucks are fun! Old trucks are fun! Old trucks are fun!
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Location: Ayr Ontario
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I just put snownmobile electric hand warmers on my blower. Canadian living eh. The hulk is ready for more snow.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
P01s, going old school! When I get ambitious I'll paint/powder coat the wheels white so they really pop.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Nothing wrong with P01's..
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Location: Elgin, TX
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Got the floor shifter installed. These things are finicky abut the end result is worth it!
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Driving it to Work!
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Got the heads off. Ready for the head work and new roller cam install to begin!!!!
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At the body shop.
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Land of fruits and nuts.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Got this done again, wanted to since I bought dad's truck back.
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*VERY* nice ! .
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At the body shop.
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Location: Land of fruits and nuts.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
No, I wish I had his talent. A local pinstriper did it for me. Aged it a little @pinstriping_dan on ig
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A *very* nice job there .
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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Looks great! .
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Installed the pusher bumper and 4 new rear tires!
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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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Location: Sherwood, Arkansas
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Power disc brakes, rebuilt rear drums, all bew brake lines, rebuilt front end, new spindles, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc....
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I pat mine on the rear every time I walk by
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Nice rear .
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
That rear is an artistic shot, looks like a painting.
Mudman.
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