What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 246 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**paul blair** · 01-08-2018, 06:50 PM

Hi Tom, Where did You buy those kick panel speakers?

VWNate1 · 01-08-2018, 09:15 PM

Thanx Tom ;

I'm a geezer and I like loud but not to show off, just to clearly hear speech and good Blues etc.

I found my set of these in craigslist in Az. for $10, new .

Toms67 · 01-09-2018, 05:36 AM

I bought them from Crutchfield. I think I paid 129.00 for them. What they do not give you a template. For the holes of the speakers. So I traced the speakers on a piece of cardboard. And marked the holes. And center them on the opening of the kick panel opening. Because the covers snap into the speaker and the opening. So you have to be pretty close to Center.

sick472 · 01-09-2018, 04:19 PM

Well, I didn't actually "do" it to my truck, but rather "for" it. This is the closet-raid truck cover. It took most of a Saturday at the sewing machine (and back and forth to the shop for each fitment). It is two pieces, one for the cab and one for the bed. The pant's pockets hanging from the dark blue cover on the bed sides are for weights to help keep the bed cover from sagging in and raising up. Probably use lead pellets or the like tied off in a sock.

**painterljp** · 01-09-2018, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sick472

well, i didn't actually "do" it to my truck, but rather "for" it. This is the closet-raid truck cover. It took most of a saturday at the sewing machine (and back and forth to the shop for each fitment). It is two pieces, one for the cab and one for the bed. The pant's pockets hanging from the dark blue cover on the bed sides are for weights to help keep the bed cover from sagging in and raising up. Probably use lead pellets or the like tied off in a sock.

kool!!! Good job!!! Probably saved you some $$$$##

sick472 · 01-09-2018, 04:35 PM

Thanks Painter...Well, it cost me some time and I did have to spend $20 at the Salvation Army for the number of sheets/blankets that my wife wouldn't let me scrounge from the closet.

rsgt · 01-09-2018, 11:44 PM

I installed my Christmas present. A Lares 1075 steering box with the 3 1/4 lock to lock turn.

VWNate1 · 01-10-2018, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsgt

I installed my Christmas present. A Lares 1075 steering box with the 3 1/4 lock to lock turn.

? Can you fill us in on the desirability of this steering box please ? .

rsgt · 01-11-2018, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

? Can you fill us in on the desirability of this steering box please ? .

The original box on my 72 had 4 1/4 turn lock to lock The lares box has 3 1/4 turn. It was a bolt in part with a new rag joint. My old box leaked and I wanted a quicker ratio.

VWNate1 · 01-11-2018, 02:09 AM

Thanx, I can seriously dig getting rid of a leaky old loose steering box but i drive on the open highways at speed, isn't this likely to cause overturning if/when I get cut off again and have to make an emergency manouver ? .

New steering box sounds really tasty I must say .

NoStopN · 01-11-2018, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsgt

The original box on my 72 had 4 1/4 turn lock to lock The lares box has 3 1/4 turn. It was a bolt in part with a new rag joint. My old box leaked and I wanted a quicker ratio.

It's safe to presume that your truck also has power steering?

rsgt · 01-11-2018, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Thanx, I can seriously dig getting rid of a leaky old loose steering box but i drive on the open highways at speed, isn't this likely to cause overturning if/when I get cut off again and have to make an emergency manouver ? .

New steering box sounds really tasty I must say .

My 2000 Chevy truck has a 3 1/4 turn, now they both feel the same.

rsgt · 01-11-2018, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoStopN

It's safe to presume that your truck also has power steering?

Yes it already had power steering.

66clow · 01-13-2018, 04:19 PM

Replaced my rear wheel cylinder a couple weeks ago and the other one started leaking. I know I know you suppose to do them together

both done now. Was lazy. Por 15 the cab floor, came out nice. Sound deadner next. Need this Florida weather to warm up so it dries.

**Smitty** · 01-13-2018, 06:01 PM

Brought her home!

**3757chevy** · 01-13-2018, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

Brought her home!

Where's she been? As shiny as she is I'm guessing paint jail.

**Smitty** · 01-13-2018, 09:01 PM

She just back from serious cancer treatment. Down to the frame with some upgrades.

doc74021 · 01-13-2018, 09:18 PM

I started sanding down the bondo trying to create my shaved firewall.

Perpendicular · 01-14-2018, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smitty

She just back from serious cancer treatment. Down to the frame with some upgrades.

GORGEOUS colors!!!

Love the truck man

-Paul

**Smitty** · 01-14-2018, 10:28 AM

Rainforest Green. Almost black in the garage, but pops in the sun light. Wife and daughter helped with the upholstery. I’m loving it,

mud.man.rj · 01-14-2018, 01:42 PM

Nice truck Smitty, was wondering on the colour, looked dark green, nice because so many are black or red. Be exciting to have it back.
Mudman.

**Steeveedee** · 01-14-2018, 04:17 PM

New Grant Sport steering wheel and pedal pads. No pics, yet- the sun is blazing at the wrong angle.

Mike_Mc · 01-14-2018, 04:34 PM

New transmission hump installed that I bought from Brother’s truck. Still working on outter cab floor, rockers, and cab corners

**Beau2a** · 01-14-2018, 10:10 PM

Installed a new bumper

**rustytruck50** · 01-15-2018, 12:26 AM

Replaced the vacuum advance....looong overdue.....I think I took Raymond back to at least a 1998 performance level, maybe even 1988

01-08-2018, 06:50 PM	#6126
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 329	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hi Tom, Where did You buy those kick panel speakers?

01-08-2018, 09:15 PM	#6127
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,658	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Thanx Tom ; I'm a geezer and I like loud but not to show off, just to clearly hear speech and good Blues etc. I found my set of these in craigslist in Az. for $10, new . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-09-2018, 05:36 AM	#6128
Toms67 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sackets harbor ny Posts: 282	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I bought them from Crutchfield. I think I paid 129.00 for them. What they do not give you a template. For the holes of the speakers. So I traced the speakers on a piece of cardboard. And marked the holes. And center them on the opening of the kick panel opening. Because the covers snap into the speaker and the opening. So you have to be pretty close to Center.

01-09-2018, 04:19 PM	#6129
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well, I didn't actually "do" it to my truck, but rather "for" it. This is the closet-raid truck cover. It took most of a Saturday at the sewing machine (and back and forth to the shop for each fitment). It is two pieces, one for the cab and one for the bed. The pant's pockets hanging from the dark blue cover on the bed sides are for weights to help keep the bed cover from sagging in and raising up. Probably use lead pellets or the like tied off in a sock. Attached Images __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

01-09-2018, 04:35 PM	#6131
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Thanks Painter...Well, it cost me some time and I did have to spend $20 at the Salvation Army for the number of sheets/blankets that my wife wouldn't let me scrounge from the closet. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

01-09-2018, 11:44 PM	#6132
rsgt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lowell AR Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I installed my Christmas present. A Lares 1075 steering box with the 3 1/4 lock to lock turn. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698292

01-11-2018, 02:09 AM	#6135
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,658	Quick Ratio Steering Box Thanx, I can seriously dig getting rid of a leaky old loose steering box but i drive on the open highways at speed, isn't this likely to cause overturning if/when I get cut off again and have to make an emergency manouver ? . New steering box sounds really tasty I must say . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-13-2018, 04:19 PM	#6139
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Replaced my rear wheel cylinder a couple weeks ago and the other one started leaking. I know I know you suppose to do them together both done now. Was lazy. Por 15 the cab floor, came out nice. Sound deadner next. Need this Florida weather to warm up so it dries. Attached Images

01-13-2018, 06:01 PM	#6140
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,134	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Brought her home! Attached Images __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

01-13-2018, 09:01 PM	#6142
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,134	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II She just back from serious cancer treatment. Down to the frame with some upgrades. Attached Images __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

01-13-2018, 09:18 PM	#6143
doc74021 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nowata, Oklahoma Posts: 150	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I started sanding down the bondo trying to create my shaved firewall. Attached Images

01-14-2018, 10:28 AM	#6145
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,134	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Rainforest Green. Almost black in the garage, but pops in the sun light. Wife and daughter helped with the upholstery. I’m loving it, __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

01-14-2018, 01:42 PM	#6146
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nice truck Smitty, was wondering on the colour, looked dark green, nice because so many are black or red. Be exciting to have it back. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-14-2018, 04:17 PM	#6147
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,614	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New Grant Sport steering wheel and pedal pads. No pics, yet- the sun is blazing at the wrong angle. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-14-2018, 04:34 PM	#6148
Mike_Mc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Smithtown, NY Posts: 15	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New transmission hump installed that I bought from Brother’s truck. Still working on outter cab floor, rockers, and cab corners Attached Images



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01-14-2018, 10:10 PM	#6149
Beau2a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enumclaw WA Posts: 267	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed a new bumper Attached Images

01-15-2018, 12:26 AM	#6150
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Replaced the vacuum advance....looong overdue.....I think I took Raymond back to at least a 1998 performance level, maybe even 1988 __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

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