What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 248 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

6768chevylover · 01-22-2018, 11:11 AM

I should of took a picture but, I installed a DUI distributor and man did it wake up my engine. I cant wait to drive it after I tune it..

Troy Sr · 01-22-2018, 11:18 AM

I sold it!!

Wanted to keep it but it was just sitting around and I didn't want it to rot away.

Dad's72 · 01-22-2018, 01:27 PM

Gave the truck a 4.5 inch lift. These are awesome to help me move the truck out of the way when not working on it. And I got them for a great deal on CL. $50 for all 4 at 1500lb capacity each.
I also got in a gang of parts to reseal the rear end, axles, wheel cylinders, and new breaks all around. And everything I needed to put the motor back together. Once I get the transmission all rebuilt it will be ready to put together. It will be able to go and stop

Modaddio · 01-22-2018, 02:12 PM

Media Blasted parts..and being that I'm brand new to the "rebuilt" life...I have no idea what I blasted...Ok. Some of the parts I know but here are the ones that I don't know.

I bought this truck.."from a guy..who took it all apart..without a plan..so I bought the truck" now I have to develop a plan. I've gone through Owners workshop manual and several parts catalogues..can't find these as they've been updated in design, I suspect.

Lee H · 01-22-2018, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Modaddio

Media Blasted parts..and being that I'm brand new to the "rebuilt" life...I have no idea what I blasted...Ok. Some of the parts I know but here are the ones that I don't know.

I bought this truck.."from a guy..who took it all apart..without a plan..so I bought the truck" now I have to develop a plan. I've gone through Owners workshop manual and several parts catalogues..can't find these as they've been updated in design, I suspect.

A is the exhaust manifold side of an AC bracket.
B is the other side of AC bracket, water pump side.
C, not sure, maybe an alternator bracket.
D, Some after market exhaust bracket
E, part of the automatic shifter mechanism.

Modaddio · 01-22-2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

A is the exhaust manifold side of an AC bracket.
B is the other side of AC bracket, water pump side.
C, not sure, maybe an alternator bracket.
D, Some after market exhaust bracket
E, part of the automatic shifter mechanism.

Thank you Sir...for future as not to over load a thread, which is the best thread for posting NOOBIE questions like this?

Thank you again Lee!

Lee H · 01-22-2018, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Modaddio

Thank you Sir...for future as not to over load a thread, which is the best thread for posting NOOBIE questions like this?

Thank you again Lee!

I would start a new thread for this type of stuff. You will have many more questions. Good luck with your restoration.

mud.man.rj · 01-22-2018, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy Sr

I sold it!!

Wanted to keep it but it was just sitting around and I didn't want it to rot away.

All of ours are mostly sitting rotting away a bit, what isn't, even a new truck 2 days later, to bad, sad it's gone, maybe you will miss it enough in time to get another and enjoy life the odd drive at a time, gotta have a hobby.
Mudman.

Troy Sr · 01-22-2018, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

All of ours are mostly sitting rotting away a bit, what isn't, even a new truck 2 days later, to bad, sad it's gone, maybe you will miss it enough in time to get another and enjoy life the odd drive at a time, gotta have a hobby.
Mudman.

Yeah I know, fortunately I still have my 1955 Chevy Belair 2 dr ht!!!

mud.man.rj · 01-23-2018, 12:34 AM

Well your alright then, you like me can only have so many, which in my case is one, I do see your point on sitting, I have sold projects because someone else has more time and $ and willing to build projects I have that sit, hope your truck has a good home.

Mudman.

sleepingbag · 01-23-2018, 12:54 PM

Pulled the doors off. One is in great shape, the other, not so much. I should have covered that speaker hole years ago..

VWNate1 · 01-23-2018, 10:37 PM

That'll buff right out

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The speaker hole didn't cause this FWIW .

leisure67 · 01-24-2018, 10:09 AM

Have to behave and stay out of the shop for a few weeks but did still find few projects to do. Repainted the letters on these emblems yesterday.

OregonNed · 01-24-2018, 04:12 PM

I put new internals in my Edelbrock 1406, and gave it a good exterior cleaning. It has always ran pretty rich, though well. Not knowing exactly what the previous owner did, (I know his nephew or something tweaked it) I went back with stock metering rods, springs and jets - primary and secondary to start fresh. Also found that the floats were maladjusted - set too high, so now that's all at the recommended level. Also new gaskets and other parts. Looking forward to bolting it back up this week one evening.

Colt_1911 · 01-24-2018, 04:19 PM

Finished installing my new wood steering wheel.

Dad's72 · 01-24-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Colt_1911

Finished installing my new wood steering wheel.

Nice wall art. Oh and great steering wheel.

stevenfromtexas · 01-25-2018, 08:19 PM

set my seat frame in to measure for a speaker box. Sooo....I built a (cardboard speaker box) to mock up a "real one" when my sub and amp arrive next week.

Metaldoc · 01-25-2018, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenfromtexas

set my seat frame in to measure for a speaker box. Sooo....I built a (cardboard speaker box) to mock up a "real one" when my sub and amp arrive next week.

Last years speaker box

Dad's72 · 01-25-2018, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Last years speaker box

I think something is up with my seat. I can't get mine to push forward like that. I have to move my seat up to get behind it

VWNate1 · 01-25-2018, 10:07 PM

Earlier models don't have the moving back rest .

Metaldoc · 01-25-2018, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dad's72

I think something is up with my seat. I can't get mine to push forward like that. I have to move my seat up to get behind it

1967 only

**Jason Banks** · 01-25-2018, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

1967 only

And 1968

Dad's72 · 01-25-2018, 10:36 PM

Well dang it. I have a 72 super. Wanna trade? Lol. Silly to do away with that.

projectking · 01-25-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

1967 only

Was yours a full foam seat? I have one from my ‘67 that has foam and stuffing on top that needs recovered and wondering what you did to yours.

Metaldoc · 01-25-2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by projectking

Was yours a full foam seat? I have one from my ‘67 that has foam and stuffing on top that needs recovered and wondering what you did to yours.

My seat was done before I picked up the truck and I just put a covering over the back. It was all new foam over the springs when who ever did it. If the foam is still good on yours it doesn't look to be a real hard job to do with new covers.

01-22-2018, 11:11 AM	#6176
6768chevylover Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: nepa Posts: 745	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I should of took a picture but, I installed a DUI distributor and man did it wake up my engine. I cant wait to drive it after I tune it..

01-22-2018, 11:18 AM	#6177
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 457	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I sold it!! Wanted to keep it but it was just sitting around and I didn't want it to rot away. __________________ Take Care Troy

01-22-2018, 01:27 PM	#6178
Dad's72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 269	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Gave the truck a 4.5 inch lift. These are awesome to help me move the truck out of the way when not working on it. And I got them for a great deal on CL. $50 for all 4 at 1500lb capacity each. I also got in a gang of parts to reseal the rear end, axles, wheel cylinders, and new breaks all around. And everything I needed to put the motor back together. Once I get the transmission all rebuilt it will be ready to put together. It will be able to go and stop Attached Images

01-22-2018, 02:12 PM	#6179
Modaddio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 17	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Media Blasted parts..and being that I'm brand new to the "rebuilt" life...I have no idea what I blasted...Ok. Some of the parts I know but here are the ones that I don't know. I bought this truck.."from a guy..who took it all apart..without a plan..so I bought the truck" now I have to develop a plan. I've gone through Owners workshop manual and several parts catalogues..can't find these as they've been updated in design, I suspect. Attached Images

01-23-2018, 12:34 AM	#6185
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 Well your alright then, you like me can only have so many, which in my case is one, I do see your point on sitting, I have sold projects because someone else has more time and $ and willing to build projects I have that sit, hope your truck has a good home. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

01-23-2018, 12:54 PM	#6186
sleepingbag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pomona Park, FL Posts: 151	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Pulled the doors off. One is in great shape, the other, not so much. I should have covered that speaker hole years ago.. Attached Images __________________ 1967 GMC 3/4 ton Fleetside 350 ci Chevy I'd rather do it myself and spend the extra 500 dollars

01-23-2018, 10:37 PM	#6187
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,659	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That'll buff right out . The speaker hole didn't cause this FWIW . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-24-2018, 10:09 AM	#6188
leisure67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Black River Falls, WI Posts: 622	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Have to behave and stay out of the shop for a few weeks but did still find few projects to do. Repainted the letters on these emblems yesterday. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K10 1970 C30 1973 C30 1980 K20

01-24-2018, 04:12 PM	#6189
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I put new internals in my Edelbrock 1406, and gave it a good exterior cleaning. It has always ran pretty rich, though well. Not knowing exactly what the previous owner did, (I know his nephew or something tweaked it) I went back with stock metering rods, springs and jets - primary and secondary to start fresh. Also found that the floats were maladjusted - set too high, so now that's all at the recommended level. Also new gaskets and other parts. Looking forward to bolting it back up this week one evening. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop Last edited by OregonNed; 01-24-2018 at 04:14 PM. Reason: mispelling

01-24-2018, 04:19 PM	#6190
Colt_1911 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Washington State Posts: 26	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished installing my new wood steering wheel. Attached Images

01-25-2018, 08:19 PM	#6192
stevenfromtexas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hewitt, Texas Posts: 444	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II set my seat frame in to measure for a speaker box. Sooo....I built a (cardboard speaker box) to mock up a "real one" when my sub and amp arrive next week. __________________ Steven '67 SWB, 250ci, 3OTT.......this is my first build...... I wonder if my grand kids will say, "I would give anything to have my grand dads 2005 Chevrolet Z71"

01-25-2018, 10:07 PM	#6195
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,659	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Earlier models don't have the moving back rest . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-25-2018, 10:36 PM	#6198
Dad's72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 269	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well dang it. I have a 72 super. Wanna trade? Lol. Silly to do away with that.



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