What did you do to your truck today part IV

[lowslow64]

I like the wheel so far, going from a stock custom wheel to this, should be rather different. Haven't had to chance to drive it yet, but give me a few weeks.

[forestb]

Originally Posted by vin63

Windshield is in and bed back on...

Was it vary hard getting the window in with the trim. I used Steel Rubber for the gasket and the glass guy had a real hard time getting it in. What brand did you use?
Your truck looks awesome by the way.

[vin63]

Thanks! I used Precision glass seals throughout, including the front windshield (back glass, vent windows, door channels, etc.). It took me a couple of hours with the help of a friend. I've had really good luck with Precision on the curved glass applications. I had good experiences with Steele on flat glass windshields in the past when they were the only premium seal maker around...not so much on the curved windshields recently.

Originally Posted by forestb

Was it vary hard getting the window in with the trim. I used Steel Rubber for the gasket and the glass guy had a real hard time getting it in. What brand did you use?
Your truck looks awesome by the way.

[69 C10 LWB]

This isn't really what I did to my truck but rather what I did for my truck. Still waiting on the great state of IL to process the title so I can hopefully pick up my new project soon, so I figured I would go ahead and start harvesting parts. The truck in the picture was purchased new by my dad in 1973 and runs great but the body was mostly rust at this point. The truck Im waiting on has a locked up I6. I will clean up this engine and get it ready to drop in.

[tripleD]

Changed up wheel and tires ! Not real happy got one more set of tires and wheels I’ll keep y’all posted need ur opinions!

[Backpayne]

I finally finished my air ride suspension install: dual Viair 444c compressors, cupped lower control arms, 5 gallon tank, HD c-notch, and manual paddle valves. I also swapped in a rear diff with posi. A lot of time spent, but it will be worth it.

[aotte1]

Took 64’ C20 front brake spindles and backing plates apart for rebuild.



Les

[vin63]

With the bed back on the chassis, I was able to test the tail light harness and air suspension...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f29rAF4Yq-0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo5t-QTAmT4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBTsLVBaew

[Blue666(2)]

Installed the new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing & extra long bushing in crankshaft. I used the bread method to remove the bushing from the crankshaft. Used 1 hot dog roll & 11 mm craftsman socket.

[vetnat]

The bread method? Do tell.

[nsb29]

By placing the bread in the hole and then pressing or driving a socket or a steel rod in the hole like a piston forces the bushing out I have also seen this done with grease

[vetnat]

Interesting.

[Blue666(2)]

Originally Posted by vetnat

The bread method? Do tell.

You need some cheap white bread & a socket or pin that fits snugly in the bushing. You roll up 1/2" balls of bread and pack the bread into the bearing. You will fill the bearing a couple of times.

When you can't stuff in any more bread with your finger, start using your socket to pack the bearing. Keep packing until the bearing pops out.

I used just 1 hot dog bun and even snuck a bite.

[vetnat]

Does the bread squish out the hole in the socket?

[Blue666(2)]

Originally Posted by vetnat

Does the bread squish out the hole in the socket?

Yes, The bread will squish into the socket. I turned the 1/4 drive end into the bushing, put a 3 inch extension in from the nut end & stopped the escape of the bread.

[forestb]

Didn't they do that on Road Kill with mustard or some other kind of condiment?

[nsb29]

It’s called hydraulics mustard hotdog catchup hotdog bun sounds like like launch

[Pontiacgurudan]

Finished up my lt1 swap and fired it up. Test drive tomorrow!

[Red66C10]

BOP to LS

https://youtu.be/2ejrEBudGSY

[60short]

stretched her legs a bit (300 miles or so) unfortunately, too late to get a soda, but now I am determined to get some paint on there and at least looking whole.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by 60short

stretched her legs a bit (300 miles or so) unfortunately, too late to get a soda, but now I am determined to get some paint on there and at least looking whole.

I just looked it up that store looks just like the one heading to Nevada outside of Bishop, CA. or maybe it just reminds me of it.

[60short]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I just looked it up that store looks just like the one heading to Nevada outside of Bishop, CA. or maybe it just reminds me of it.

yea, the building style seems to be quite popular - here is another one from that trip ...



that 68 - thats population

[69 C10 LWB]

I picked up my new truck today. Let the fun begin.

[RDrancher]

Cleaned out the bed for the stepside swap.

[TJ's Chevy]

Grill panel is in paint and done.