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**Smokinhart** · 06-18-2013, 11:14 PM

Fitted the new shoes to the frame to help decide what color the body ought to be.
255/50r17 Nitto 555 on American Racing Torque Thrust II with PVD finish.

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4/5 drop

This is my umpteenth build on these body style trucks. By far the deepest but man I can't decide colors. I watch all the member trucks here and still no real decision on anything. Lots of great iron.... Too many choices.
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rincones · 06-18-2013, 11:28 PM

Great progress
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**nlped** · 06-21-2013, 07:26 PM

^^^ Love that color!!! It'll be wicked for sure!!!
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mud.man.rj · 06-21-2013, 07:41 PM

Looks like a real nice color choice.

Wootdog · 06-21-2013, 07:41 PM

Dreamed about replacing the fuel sending unit in my truck. And putting the
Z28 back together after paint. I am on the last leg of a two week trip. Get home tomorrow.
Kerry

sKnNyPpY · 06-21-2013, 09:58 PM

Changed out the burnt up old dizzy (PO didn't put a resistor in after replacing burned up wiring) with the Skip White HEI , new 10 ga. power wire and some end connectors from the ign. unfused in the fuse block, .045 gapped AC Delco copper plugs, and some house brand 8mm plug wires. Didn't find TDC properly, heck, couldn't even find the timing marks, and probably messed up the firing order. Wouldn't fire up. That was yesterday.

Today pulled the HEI, found TDC, cleaned off the timing tab (darn that sucker doesn't have much of a viewing window), pointed HEI towards one, re-seated it, rerouted wiring in the right order, and vroom fired right up sputtering quite a bit. Rotated HEI till she was purring and tightened the bolt down. The timing mark was at about 2 degrees retarded when I did the #1 spark plug hole blow off trick with the remote starter but I couldn't get the engine to turn even after pulling all the plugs. I didn't try the socket, just grabbed pulleys and belts, nada.

Guess I need a timing light and see if I can find that tab in those close quarters after setting the idle and whatnot.

Is there any danger in running with the timing not set if she sounds like she's running smoothly? Or will she just drink a lot of gas like she used to anyway? I don't think I'm hearing any pinging, but I'm not sure.

Thanks for all the info on this sight, I couldn't a done it without y'all!

rincones · 06-21-2013, 10:01 PM

My new bedsides arrive on Monday.
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bugmasta · 06-22-2013, 11:06 PM

Lowered another 2" in the rear and shaved my bump stops. 5/7 drop now and sittin level. Love it!
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Towstrap · 06-23-2013, 12:09 AM

TAKING HER TO MY BUDDIES TO GET HER PAINTED

2002yanks · 06-23-2013, 01:16 AM

finally put some paint on the bed(after a year). no pics with clear on it yet(but we did shoot 4 coats on it).

bigdog57 · 06-23-2013, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 2002yanks

finally put some paint on the bed(after a year). no pics with clear on it yet(but we did shoot 4 coats on it).

I like the color

mud.man.rj · 06-23-2013, 12:10 PM

It is a nice color isn't it.

TonyJohnson · 06-23-2013, 11:14 AM

First time I've seen the entire tailgate shaved. Looks good.

solarnick · 06-26-2013, 02:16 AM

Nearly completed my front end suspension rebuild. Only thing left is front sway bar and bump stops.

This is Porterbuilt Stage 1 Basic Front, Wilwood 6 piston 14" front rotors, and 20x8.5" Showwheels Streeter Wheels all purchased from Travis at ProPerformance. Frame has been POR-15 by a brush. Motor goodies to come next.

I'm really happy with the way it looks.

2002yanks · 06-23-2013, 12:28 PM

thanks guys. color is 2010 synergy green(looks way better in the sun).

twillie2460 · 06-26-2013, 05:58 AM

Nice looking work

MSHax · 06-26-2013, 05:51 PM

I got tired of looking at my grill so I changed out the inner and outer, and repainted the bezels. Looks way better.

jmorri34 · 06-26-2013, 10:25 PM

Got the rearend hung, truck back on all 4s, hung the calipers, emergency brake workin, and got it all buttoned up tight!!!

Saclandman · 06-26-2013, 11:23 PM

Received my brand-spankin'-new pink slip in the mail today.

Except, DMV screwed up the VIN. They have it as "C3...." when it should be "CE....". Damn it. Gotta get it fixed now.

Why can't anything just be simple and straight forward?

VWNate1 · 06-27-2013, 08:47 AM

You're in luck ~ this is a simple , easy to correct error , just take both the truck and the new pink slip back to your local DMV Field office and they'll look at it and send it off for correction .

A very typical " fat fingers " mistake ~ look at your key board to see why .

Saclandman · 06-27-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

You're in luck ~ this is a simple , easy to correct error , just take both the truck and the new pink slip back to your local DMV Field office and they'll look at it and send it off for correction .

A very typical " fat fingers " mistake ~ look at your key board to see why .

True. It should be an easy fix. But I do live in CA. Anyway, can't bring it to DMV. The truck is non-op right now. But atleast it'a running again after 30 years.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-27-2013, 02:04 PM

Get that straightened out as quick as possible.

goose_on_fire · 06-27-2013, 03:26 PM

Pulled the steering box, tie rods, idler arm & mount, and pitman arm.

Never used a tie rod puller before... when those things finally "pop," they really let go!

magwakeenercew2jh · 06-27-2013, 05:59 PM

Got some small stuff from LMC to deliver to painter and Bro, Lee.

I've pretty much decided to go with the 67-70 bumper painted to match the truck,
and to move the turn/parking lights inside of the grill. (Here it is in primer with the "early" bumper P-Shopped)
So, I ordered "paintable" bolts.

Is the reason LMC sends paintable bolts with a bunch of writing on 'em because they are period "correct"?

For me, since I'm going to the trouble to paint the bumper, I might as well have the bolts clean, too. So, I went off to the grinder with one and
shot it with a little paint to check it out.

Small thing, for sure. But here I'll be. At the grinder/wire wheel for a while. After I'm done cleaning them up, I'll leave the rest of the bolts
"raw" for Lee.

rincones · 06-27-2013, 06:11 PM

New bedsides arrived.
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06-18-2013, 11:28 PM	#2
rincones Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 311	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Great progress Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rincon

06-21-2013, 07:26 PM	#3
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ^^^ Love that color!!! It'll be wicked for sure!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-21-2013, 07:41 PM	#4
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! Looks like a real nice color choice.

06-21-2013, 07:41 PM	#5
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,676	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Dreamed about replacing the fuel sending unit in my truck. And putting the Z28 back together after paint. I am on the last leg of a two week trip. Get home tomorrow. Kerry __________________ 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

06-21-2013, 09:58 PM	#6
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Changed out the burnt up old dizzy (PO didn't put a resistor in after replacing burned up wiring) with the Skip White HEI , new 10 ga. power wire and some end connectors from the ign. unfused in the fuse block, .045 gapped AC Delco copper plugs, and some house brand 8mm plug wires. Didn't find TDC properly, heck, couldn't even find the timing marks, and probably messed up the firing order. Wouldn't fire up. That was yesterday. Today pulled the HEI, found TDC, cleaned off the timing tab (darn that sucker doesn't have much of a viewing window), pointed HEI towards one, re-seated it, rerouted wiring in the right order, and vroom fired right up sputtering quite a bit. Rotated HEI till she was purring and tightened the bolt down. The timing mark was at about 2 degrees retarded when I did the #1 spark plug hole blow off trick with the remote starter but I couldn't get the engine to turn even after pulling all the plugs. I didn't try the socket, just grabbed pulleys and belts, nada. Guess I need a timing light and see if I can find that tab in those close quarters after setting the idle and whatnot. Is there any danger in running with the timing not set if she sounds like she's running smoothly? Or will she just drink a lot of gas like she used to anyway? I don't think I'm hearing any pinging, but I'm not sure. Thanks for all the info on this sight, I couldn't a done it without y'all! __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

06-18-2013, 11:14 PM	#1
Smokinhart Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Fitted the new shoes to the frame to help decide what color the body ought to be. 255/50r17 Nitto 555 on American Racing Torque Thrust II with PVD finish. [/URL][/URL] 4/5 drop This is my umpteenth build on these body style trucks. By far the deepest but man I can't decide colors. I watch all the member trucks here and still no real decision on anything. Lots of great iron.... Too many choices. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 swb. 5.7 TBI. 700r4 255/50r17 on AR PVD coated rims Last edited by Smokinhart; 06-18-2013 at 11:21 PM. Reason: Picture album issue

06-21-2013, 10:01 PM	#7
rincones Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 311	Re: What did you do to your truck today! My new bedsides arrive on Monday. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rincon

06-22-2013, 11:06 PM	#8
bugmasta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 272	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Lowered another 2" in the rear and shaved my bump stops. 5/7 drop now and sittin level. Love it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 c20 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358130 Club longbed ...cause girls like'em long!!!!!

06-23-2013, 12:09 AM	#9
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today! TAKING HER TO MY BUDDIES TO GET HER PAINTED

06-23-2013, 01:16 AM	#10
2002yanks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Auburn NY Posts: 1,470	Re: What did you do to your truck today! finally put some paint on the bed(after a year). no pics with clear on it yet(but we did shoot 4 coats on it). Attached Images __________________ My build thread!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474018

06-23-2013, 12:10 PM	#12
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! It is a nice color isn't it.

06-23-2013, 11:14 AM	#13
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06-26-2013, 02:16 AM	#14
solarnick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 13	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nearly completed my front end suspension rebuild. Only thing left is front sway bar and bump stops. This is Porterbuilt Stage 1 Basic Front, Wilwood 6 piston 14" front rotors, and 20x8.5" Showwheels Streeter Wheels all purchased from Travis at ProPerformance. Frame has been POR-15 by a brush. Motor goodies to come next. I'm really happy with the way it looks. Attached Images

06-23-2013, 12:28 PM	#15
2002yanks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Auburn NY Posts: 1,470	Re: What did you do to your truck today! thanks guys. color is 2010 synergy green(looks way better in the sun). __________________ My build thread!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474018

06-26-2013, 05:58 AM	#16
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MSHax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oakland, Ca. Posts: 135	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got tired of looking at my grill so I changed out the inner and outer, and repainted the bezels. Looks way better. Attached Images __________________ I stopped adding up how much I spend on my builds, it only makes me doubt my sanity knowing I've spent more than 9 times it's original value new.

06-26-2013, 10:25 PM	#18
jmorri34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spring, Tx. Posts: 479	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the rearend hung, truck back on all 4s, hung the calipers, emergency brake workin, and got it all buttoned up tight!!! Attached Images

06-26-2013, 11:23 PM	#19
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Received my brand-spankin'-new pink slip in the mail today. Except, DMV screwed up the VIN. They have it as "C3...." when it should be "CE....". Damn it. Gotta get it fixed now. Why can't anything just be simple and straight forward? __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

06-27-2013, 08:47 AM	#20
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,625	Re: What did you do to your truck today! You're in luck ~ this is a simple , easy to correct error , just take both the truck and the new pink slip back to your local DMV Field office and they'll look at it and send it off for correction . A very typical " fat fingers " mistake ~ look at your key board to see why . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

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goose_on_fire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 28	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the steering box, tie rods, idler arm & mount, and pitman arm. Never used a tie rod puller before... when those things finally "pop," they really let go!

06-27-2013, 05:59 PM	#24
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got some small stuff from LMC to deliver to painter and Bro, Lee. I've pretty much decided to go with the 67-70 bumper painted to match the truck, and to move the turn/parking lights inside of the grill. (Here it is in primer with the "early" bumper P-Shopped) So, I ordered "paintable" bolts. Is the reason LMC sends paintable bolts with a bunch of writing on 'em because they are period "correct"? For me, since I'm going to the trouble to paint the bumper, I might as well have the bolts clean, too. So, I went off to the grinder with one and shot it with a little paint to check it out. Small thing, for sure. But here I'll be. At the grinder/wire wheel for a while. After I'm done cleaning them up, I'll leave the rest of the bolts "raw" for Lee. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 06-27-2013 at 10:41 PM.

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rincones Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 311	Re: What did you do to your truck today! New bedsides arrived. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rincon

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