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ole dollor · 03-15-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

While I wait for the gas tank to come home from the "hot tank", I decided to the hand-me-down radio/cd player into the center console. It was fun.

The radio cost me $10 because I wanted to give the grandkids something when they laid it out to sell at a garage sale. They said "Ten Bucks!" I said, "Sold!"

So, in she went today with a couple of okay speakers behind the seats. I also have a satellite radio that I moved from the used-once-in-a-while motor home.
The radio, an older Pioneer, doesn't have an aux input. So, I wired up the satellite FM antenna to an antenna lead to the radio...Actually, I twisted them together
and taped them.

Solid sound. Total cost, about forty-three bucks for everything (I had the sat radio, but I got it "free" from Sirius. There's no free lunch, of course).

That was fun.

Next step, back under the truck to set up wiring for the electric fuel pump. But that's for another day.

nice set up....i like it.

asolde · 03-15-2013, 08:56 PM

I changed my starter and drove her into work.

THE BOSS · 03-16-2013, 07:54 AM

i went and visited my truck it at the alignment shop yesterday.
just setting outside waiting in line not done.

BOOOOOO!!!!!

that screwed up my plans for today.

GMC69 · 03-16-2013, 08:20 AM

Called to get a quote in doing a 700r4 swap. It's very tempting.
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AustinScott · 03-16-2013, 02:27 PM

Got my cab back from the blasters yesterday..

I was able to shoot the epoxy on it and topcoat some of the hard to reach under dash areas..

Good times!

Scott

mud.man.rj · 03-16-2013, 02:49 PM

Cab looks pretty nice, your right good time to hit the hard to get areas.

AustinScott · 03-16-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Cab looks pretty nice, your right good time to hit the hard to get areas.

Yeah i figured due to the epoxy primer, I would have to scuff up areas before topcoat & the areas under the dash would be a pain... so I just went a head and shot some paint on them in the "topcoat" window of the epoxy...

On the cab, its a nice cab for the $100 I spent on it... but don't let the photos fool you, it has it problem areas, but nothing that cant be fixed

I'll post up some photos of after its been sprayed here shortly.

Scott

o6r1man · 03-16-2013, 03:07 PM

bought it back after not having it for 12 year...

Bishops Trucks · 03-16-2013, 05:01 PM

I got the old rusty bed off of mine and tinkered with the LT1 that's going in it.........one day.

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buckskins4ever · 03-16-2013, 05:42 PM

I custom built a dual cup holder console to sit in front of my seats. Finished the upholstering it up with Orange leather and black ostrich. still have to put in the stainless steel cups

HotRod C/10 · 03-16-2013, 05:44 PM

brought back a little luster to the patina............

shawno72 · 03-16-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

brought back a little luster to the patina............

Dave what did you do the get the chine back?

HotRod C/10 · 03-16-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Dave what did you do the get the chine back?

i used some 3M Finesse It after wet sanding with 1500 grit. any wax should work though.

shawno72 · 03-16-2013, 06:50 PM

ughh 1500 = work

yuccales · 03-16-2013, 08:03 PM

I got tired of looking at the two holes where the shoulder strap bolts should be, so I came up with a cheap fix. Went to NAPA and got two of these LED push in lamps. They are about the size of a quarter. Wired them up to the dome light harness down near the floor. Since I did not want to harm the threads in the cab, I just used black RTV to "glue" them in place. Tried them out in the shop with the lights out and they are pretty bright, kind of a bluish/white light. They are "Peterson Utility Light #V171C".

clb1024 · 03-16-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

I got tired of looking at the two holes where the shoulder strap bolts should be, so I came up with a cheap fix. Went to NAPA and got two of these LED push in lamps. They are about the size of a quarter. Wired them up to the dome light harness down near the floor. Since I did not want to harm the threads in the cab, I just used black RTV to "glue" them in place. Tried them out in the shop with the lights out and they are pretty bright, kind of a bluish/white light. They are "Peterson Utility Light #V171C".

Post some pictures with them on!
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OregonNed · 03-16-2013, 09:28 PM

Bought a period correct bench seat a while back, so today a friend was generous and sand blasted the mounting brackets for primer and paint. Yesterday I fixed the electric choke issue it was having, and fine tuned the idle. It was a joy to drive it today..

OregonNed · 03-16-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

I got tired of looking at the two holes where the shoulder strap bolts should be, so I came up with a cheap fix. Went to NAPA and got two of these LED push in lamps. They are about the size of a quarter. Wired them up to the dome light harness down near the floor. Since I did not want to harm the threads in the cab, I just used black RTV to "glue" them in place. Tried them out in the shop with the lights out and they are pretty bright, kind of a bluish/white light. They are "Peterson Utility Light #V171C".

Very cool idea!

VWNate1 · 03-16-2013, 09:34 PM

Drove it from South Central L.A. out to Lancaster and had breakfast with the V.J.L.A. then drove it to Pasadena via The Angles Forest and Crest Highways , I've been tweaking the tire pressures and it's hugging the asphalt like no old truck should ~ my brother was riding shotgun and looked a little green around the gills so I slowed down after a bit ~ if the tires don't squeak , I couldn't possibly be going too fast , right ? .

I only used one quart of oil too =8-) .

Loaded up some brake tools in Pasadena and drove it to South Central , the West L.A. where I bled the brakes out on my old 1980 Caddy S & S Victoria Hearse ~ it stops great now but appears to need front calipers .

HotRod C/10 · 03-17-2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

ughh 1500 = work

It's not bad at all.....you must stay at the front counter at work.

PAWS 72 · 03-17-2013, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Okay.
Looks like you got 'em!

That's awesome bud. I dont like the word awesome but da.. THAT LOOKS GOOD. You do good work.Thanks. But I was just saying

PAWS 72 · 03-17-2013, 01:30 AM

Washed and cleaned it up. Went to the first Saturday nite cruise inn of the summer tonite and the was 61 vehicles there at one time tonite.

We just switched back to Saturday nite tonite. Been doing Sat. and Sunday afternoons since the last time change.

Andy4639 · 03-17-2013, 07:39 AM

I drove down to Myrtle Beach in mine and entered the car show. Been having a blast talking to everyone. Meet several board members and talked to several new people that I hope will be joining up here soon. I invited invited them to our National truck Meet and Greet on June 8 in Mooresville SC.
Here is a link for pictures.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=560724&page=6

Just a sample of what it takes to win the top award. These are the top 2 vehicles at the show. You can see all my pictures in the link.

Here is even more coverage of the show here.

http://s1233.beta.photobucket.com/us...80209660590893

elf w/capital T · 03-17-2013, 09:07 AM

Kept a 72 blazer fuel filler cover alive and made it to my own liking.... mounted.... hmm...

yuccales · 03-17-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by clb1024

Post some pictures with them on!
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Best my junky camera can do. The cab is brighter then just the stock dome light.

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asolde Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 804	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I changed my starter and drove her into work. Attached Images

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THE BOSS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 104	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i went and visited my truck it at the alignment shop yesterday. just setting outside waiting in line not done. BOOOOOO!!!!! that screwed up my plans for today.

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GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Called to get a quote in doing a 700r4 swap. It's very tempting. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

03-16-2013, 02:27 PM	#6305
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my cab back from the blasters yesterday.. I was able to shoot the epoxy on it and topcoat some of the hard to reach under dash areas.. Good times! Scott __________________ 68-SWB, 327, hooker headers, spintec mufflers, disk brake 3.5/5 drop, buddy buckets, 200-4R, 2200 stall, 3.73 12bolt Eaton Posi, My 68-SWB Photo Build Thread All my Google Albums

03-16-2013, 02:49 PM	#6306
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! Cab looks pretty nice, your right good time to hit the hard to get areas.

03-16-2013, 03:07 PM	#6308
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03-16-2013, 05:01 PM	#6309
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03-16-2013, 05:42 PM	#6310
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03-16-2013, 05:44 PM	#6311
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03-16-2013, 06:50 PM	#6314
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ughh 1500 = work __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-16-2013, 08:03 PM	#6315
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got tired of looking at the two holes where the shoulder strap bolts should be, so I came up with a cheap fix. Went to NAPA and got two of these LED push in lamps. They are about the size of a quarter. Wired them up to the dome light harness down near the floor. Since I did not want to harm the threads in the cab, I just used black RTV to "glue" them in place. Tried them out in the shop with the lights out and they are pretty bright, kind of a bluish/white light. They are "Peterson Utility Light #V171C". Attached Images

03-16-2013, 09:28 PM	#6317
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bought a period correct bench seat a while back, so today a friend was generous and sand blasted the mounting brackets for primer and paint. Yesterday I fixed the electric choke issue it was having, and fine tuned the idle. It was a joy to drive it today.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

03-16-2013, 09:34 PM	#6319
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,664	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it from South Central L.A. out to Lancaster and had breakfast with the V.J.L.A. then drove it to Pasadena via The Angles Forest and Crest Highways , I've been tweaking the tire pressures and it's hugging the asphalt like no old truck should ~ my brother was riding shotgun and looked a little green around the gills so I slowed down after a bit ~ if the tires don't squeak , I couldn't possibly be going too fast , right ? . I only used one quart of oil too =8-) . Loaded up some brake tools in Pasadena and drove it to South Central , the West L.A. where I bled the brakes out on my old 1980 Caddy S & S Victoria Hearse ~ it stops great now but appears to need front calipers . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH Last edited by VWNate1; 03-16-2013 at 09:41 PM.

03-17-2013, 01:30 AM	#6322
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Washed and cleaned it up. Went to the first Saturday nite cruise inn of the summer tonite and the was 61 vehicles there at one time tonite. We just switched back to Saturday nite tonite. Been doing Sat. and Sunday afternoons since the last time change.

03-17-2013, 07:39 AM	#6323
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I drove down to Myrtle Beach in mine and entered the car show. Been having a blast talking to everyone. Meet several board members and talked to several new people that I hope will be joining up here soon. I invited invited them to our National truck Meet and Greet on June 8 in Mooresville SC. Here is a link for pictures. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=560724&page=6 Just a sample of what it takes to win the top award. These are the top 2 vehicles at the show. You can see all my pictures in the link. Here is even more coverage of the show here. http://s1233.beta.photobucket.com/us...80209660590893 __________________ 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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