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SCOTI · 01-14-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

if you removed the entire rear panel like i did you can take off the inner from the spot welds. more work but looks factory. I drilled all the welds at the door and rear and the window. then removed the whole panel. you can see from my what it looks like when you removed the back.

Definitely more work. How many spot welds do you think there were? Since it will get body-worked anyway, cut & splice gets the job done faster/better for me.

I'm not sure what you were trying to say in bold??

63 extreme low · 01-14-2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

if you removed the entire rear panel like i did you can take off the inner from the spot welds. more work but looks factory. I drilled all the welds at the door and rear and the window. then removed the whole panel. you can see from my what it looks like when you removed the back.

I agree with 70 Suburban that would be alot easier!

70 Suburban · 01-14-2010, 01:31 PM

not sure why its in bold there?... its not on mine. i did it to remove the rear for my extended cab. if someone was goin to take the time to install the inner panel from another truck. i think it would make it ezer to remove.

SCOTI · 01-14-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

not sure why its in bold there?... its not on mine. i did it to remove the rear for my extended cab. if someone was goin to take the time to install the inner panel from another truck. i think it would make it ezer to remove.

I put it in bold because I wasn't sure what you were trying to say.

70 Suburban · 01-14-2010, 02:05 PM

lol oops. I have some pics on my build thread that shows the rear panel removed

70 Suburban · 01-14-2010, 02:25 PM

ha......

MountainGoat1966 · 01-14-2010, 02:37 PM

I finished putting a steering knuckle back together and brake shoes on that side, then moved the truck to a spot where it'll be easier to do the other side.

63 extreme low · 01-14-2010, 04:06 PM

new cab corners!!

not today but it is the last thing I did does that count?

MXmaniac · 01-15-2010, 02:20 AM

Put shocks on all four corners.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-15-2010, 03:10 PM

I pulled the carrier out of the diff becuase I was going to swap in the carrirer from my 4x4 seeing it was a posi diff. I found out I have 3.08 gears in my truck and the 4x4 has 3.73 so I don't think the ring gear is going to swap on to it and work, so I put the carrier back in so I can bust the yolk nut loose so i can change the seal some day/.

rendus · 01-15-2010, 07:57 PM

I patched the front of the drivers side inner fender on my 66 today. No photos as the welds are snotacular! First welding I've did in 23 years.
I'm quite pleased with myself.

62 Bowtie · 01-15-2010, 09:32 PM

tore out my old bedwood I was surprised at what actually holds the bed down. The bolts actually go through the wood to the frame. I'm afraid to over tighten the new bolts for fear of splitting the wood. Also see new wood in waiting

Rich 5150 69 · 01-15-2010, 10:22 PM

So what`s your plans for coating the wood `62...?

62 Bowtie · 01-15-2010, 11:38 PM

In the March 09 issue of Custom Classic Trucks there is a 50 Chevy. The guy used Boiled Linseed Oil on the planks which actually soaks into the pores of the wood and provides good protection and leaves a satin finish I'm not fond of the high gloss so if you happen to have that issue or look it up if it's good enough for his truck then I'll use it. Mark-K also has a write up about it.

ravens65 · 01-16-2010, 07:06 PM

We ran the wires for the back of the truck and installed the loom. I've been busy with a new job and haven't had any time to work on my truck. I had a good helper today ( my 10 year old son , the youngest ) he crawled up under the truck like he knew what he was doing. it does my heart good to see him so excited to help dad with the truck . looks like we have a gearhead in the house. I didn't get much done explaining what to do to him, but...if you have kids please get them involved in your build. there is alot of bad things to do as you grow up , but if they are into rodding it gives them a positive outlet for all that extra energy that they have. its also a good way to bond with them!!!! they grow up so fast! notice that the wire comes thru the bed for thru 41-48 tail lights that are mounted in the fenders

ruffrida2005 · 01-16-2010, 07:29 PM

Looks good Eric. Keeps them boys busy. Hows the wifey?

corymcrae · 01-16-2010, 09:45 PM

replaced a broken push rod in my 62 c10 283, thank god it wasnt anything too serious like stuck valve or broken spring.

sams60gmc · 01-17-2010, 11:51 PM

I ordered more Dominator 2600 bags last night after I deposited the cash for my old longbed.

DWright · 01-18-2010, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sams60gmc

I ordered more Dominator 2600 bags last night after I deposited the cash for my old longbed.

i just ordered the same bags- i get them Wednesday

sams60gmc · 01-18-2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DWright

i just ordered the same bags- i get them Wednesday

Nice

198plus · 01-18-2010, 01:31 AM

I messed around adjusting my doors tonight, after about two hours on one of them I think I have figured it out

............It's nothing to it, just rocket science............

77chris03 · 01-17-2010, 12:50 AM

i forgot it was in the garage.

63 extreme low · 01-17-2010, 03:41 AM

Brought home the new motor,1970 350 four bolt main out of a camaro. Its complete from the oil pan up. Runs great,cam is a little big may change it

.

62 Bowtie · 01-17-2010, 07:29 PM

Put my new shifter handle on today. Got it from Mooneyes looks great, I like it a lot.

70 Suburban · 01-17-2010, 09:44 PM

stripped an 08 suburban today down to the bones. I did start the engine befor though

01-14-2010, 01:31 PM	#3
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: What did you do to your truck today? not sure why its in bold there?... its not on mine. i did it to remove the rear for my extended cab. if someone was goin to take the time to install the inner panel from another truck. i think it would make it ezer to remove. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

01-14-2010, 02:05 PM	#5
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: What did you do to your truck today? lol oops. I have some pics on my build thread that shows the rear panel removed __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

01-14-2010, 02:25 PM	#6
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: What did you do to your truck today? ha...... __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

01-14-2010, 02:37 PM	#7
MountainGoat1966 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: northern arizona Posts: 259	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finished putting a steering knuckle back together and brake shoes on that side, then moved the truck to a spot where it'll be easier to do the other side. __________________ "Off the grid and on the seven day weekend plan" "One person cannot know everything, but between all of us, there isn't much we don't know."

01-14-2010, 04:06 PM	#8
63 extreme low Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today? new cab corners!! not today but it is the last thing I did does that count? Last edited by 63 extreme low; 01-14-2010 at 04:07 PM.

01-15-2010, 02:20 AM	#9
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put shocks on all four corners. Attached Images __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 F*rd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle.

01-15-2010, 03:10 PM	#10
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I pulled the carrier out of the diff becuase I was going to swap in the carrirer from my 4x4 seeing it was a posi diff. I found out I have 3.08 gears in my truck and the 4x4 has 3.73 so I don't think the ring gear is going to swap on to it and work, so I put the carrier back in so I can bust the yolk nut loose so i can change the seal some day/. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

01-15-2010, 07:57 PM	#11
rendus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: smyrna tn Posts: 221	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I patched the front of the drivers side inner fender on my 66 today. No photos as the welds are snotacular! First welding I've did in 23 years. I'm quite pleased with myself.

01-15-2010, 09:32 PM	#12
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? tore out my old bedwood I was surprised at what actually holds the bed down. The bolts actually go through the wood to the frame. I'm afraid to over tighten the new bolts for fear of splitting the wood. Also see new wood in waiting Attached Images

01-15-2010, 10:22 PM	#13
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you do to your truck today? So what`s your plans for coating the wood `62...? __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

01-15-2010, 11:38 PM	#14
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? In the March 09 issue of Custom Classic Trucks there is a 50 Chevy. The guy used Boiled Linseed Oil on the planks which actually soaks into the pores of the wood and provides good protection and leaves a satin finish I'm not fond of the high gloss so if you happen to have that issue or look it up if it's good enough for his truck then I'll use it. Mark-K also has a write up about it.

01-16-2010, 07:06 PM	#15
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: What did you do to your truck today? We ran the wires for the back of the truck and installed the loom. I've been busy with a new job and haven't had any time to work on my truck. I had a good helper today ( my 10 year old son , the youngest ) he crawled up under the truck like he knew what he was doing. it does my heart good to see him so excited to help dad with the truck . looks like we have a gearhead in the house. I didn't get much done explaining what to do to him, but...if you have kids please get them involved in your build. there is alot of bad things to do as you grow up , but if they are into rodding it gives them a positive outlet for all that extra energy that they have. its also a good way to bond with them!!!! they grow up so fast! notice that the wire comes thru the bed for thru 41-48 tail lights that are mounted in the fenders Attached Images __________________ If it has tits or wheels its gonna give you problems!!!

01-16-2010, 07:29 PM	#16
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looks good Eric. Keeps them boys busy. Hows the wifey? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

01-16-2010, 09:45 PM	#17
corymcrae Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miles City Montana Posts: 36	Re: What did you do to your truck today? replaced a broken push rod in my 62 c10 283, thank god it wasnt anything too serious like stuck valve or broken spring.

01-17-2010, 11:51 PM	#18
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I ordered more Dominator 2600 bags last night after I deposited the cash for my old longbed. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718



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01-18-2010, 01:31 AM	#21
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I messed around adjusting my doors tonight, after about two hours on one of them I think I have figured it out ............It's nothing to it, just rocket science............ __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

01-17-2010, 12:50 AM	#22
77chris03 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CoNrOe Tx Posts: 1,343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i forgot it was in the garage. __________________ 68 C10 Stepper #1- GONE 68 C10 Stepper #2 1977 Chevy Cheyenne...gone...was my first Chevy 04 Tahoe Z71, 04 Silverado 2500HD, 04 Sierra 2500HD 99 Sierra Stepside, 17 Denali HD, 84 K10 My 1st build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379333 My 2nd build-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=700310

01-17-2010, 03:41 AM	#23
63 extreme low Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Brought home the new motor,1970 350 four bolt main out of a camaro. Its complete from the oil pan up. Runs great,cam is a little big may change it .

01-17-2010, 07:29 PM	#24
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put my new shifter handle on today. Got it from Mooneyes looks great, I like it a lot. Attached Images

01-17-2010, 09:44 PM	#25
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: What did you do to your truck today? stripped an 08 suburban today down to the bones. I did start the engine befor though __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

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