What did you do to your truck today part IV - Page 27 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ratman74 · 08-19-2018, 07:43 PM

did some painting on the engine

69 C10 LWB · 08-24-2018, 10:52 PM

Had a chance to pull the sender out of my tank today. I knew the truck had been sitting a while but I had hoped the tank might still be usable. After seeing what the inside looked like I pulled the tank out. I took it to a local shop only to find out they want $100 just to tell me IF it was salvageable. Going to check out what the hot rod hoarder at work has tomorrow and hopefully he will have a fuel tank that will fit between the rails under the bed.

T2vigil · 08-26-2018, 12:39 PM

Well after almost a year and many setbacks I finished the brake upgrade. Went from Manual Drums to power assisted Disc Brakes on all four corners. I also replaced all of the brake lines.

**Clyde65** · 08-26-2018, 09:57 PM

Putting some of Clyde’s bling back on!

**allchevy58** · 08-26-2018, 11:41 PM

Friend of mine painted signage on the truck today. Original owners son said I could use their name, it was on their dairy since new.

lowslow64 · 08-30-2018, 09:38 AM

Got the Nitrous bottle mounted, next week is exhaust system.

raic65 · 09-04-2018, 10:48 AM

Picked up new wheels and tires.

Before

After

Ratman74 · 09-04-2018, 09:00 PM

Put the front of the engine back together: new belts, pulleys, PS pump, fan shroud.

DLW · 09-04-2018, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raic65

Picked up new wheels and tires.

Before

After

Looks good man!
Who makes those and what sizes you go with?

raic65 · 09-05-2018, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLW

Looks good man!
Who makes those and what sizes you go with?

Thanks. They are American Racing VN327. Running 20x10 with 295/30R20 tires on the front and 20x12 with 315/35/R20 tires on the rear.

Ratman74 · 10-08-2018, 10:03 AM

test fit an insulation kit I got off eBay

1998c1500 · 10-08-2018, 06:15 PM

I built a bracket to lock my hood. It’s not foolproof but no one will expect it.

**Android04** · 10-09-2018, 09:26 AM

Today I'm finally going to wash mine. It's been sitting for a few weeks because work has been running me like crazy.

1enick72 · 10-09-2018, 11:25 AM

Got my frame back from the sand blaster on Friday and sprayed it with epoxy primer Saturday. Finally making progress again on my truck.

**jayoldschool** · 10-09-2018, 07:18 PM

Took off one of the rad/grille top pieces so I could take out the bird's nest behind the driver's headlight.

Brentwe · 10-11-2018, 12:38 AM

Added a coolant recovery jug/windshield washer unit ( you sharp eyes will note that it came from a f**d), relocated the horns behind the grill and out of the engine bay. Searched a pile of tanks at the wreckers, couldn't locate one that "fit" the wheel well.

pinturbo75 · 10-12-2018, 04:44 PM

new shoes
front, 225/70r15 on 15x7 chrome smoothy, no caps
rear, 275/60r15 on 15x8 chome smoothy, no caps

**cwcarpenter98** · 10-12-2018, 09:56 PM

After 3 years of ownership, I finally gave Frankentruck a bath. At some point I need to completely scrub the truck in some sort of cleaner, because the car soap and sponge was not extremely effective

forestb · 10-14-2018, 04:11 PM

Not today but I got my vintage air ac installed. I have not tried the heat yet but the cool works amazing 👍

**62bagger** · 10-14-2018, 04:28 PM

the engine bay looks real good. nice work.

**62bagger** · 10-21-2018, 10:27 PM

Prepared the frame for the new power steering bracket from Capt. Fab.

**DPowers** · 10-21-2018, 10:31 PM

Cleaned it up a bit.

Aceslow · 10-21-2018, 10:33 PM

Cut out the back of cab for big back window and made a template for the glass and inner panel

**AngryPirate** · 10-25-2018, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aceslow

Cut out the back of cab for big back window and made a template for the glass and inner panel

I'm about to do something similar to this; any tips?

Where did you make the cuts to remove the old and put the new?

Thanks!

**The Rocknrod** · 10-28-2018, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryPirate

I'm about to do something similar to this; any tips?

Where did you make the cuts to remove the old and put the new?

Thanks!

Lots of threads on this here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527836
FAQ section has this:
Big Back Window Conversion

big back glass conversion

Big Back Window Conversion

Started my big back window conversion today : January 2014

Build Thread :'66 Longbed 327 w/AC project by cortcomp

At this point in his build thread, he starts posting photos related to a Big Back Window conversion.

08-19-2018, 07:43 PM	#1
Ratman74 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bunker Hill, WV Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV did some painting on the engine Attached Images __________________ Dan "Ratman" Ratcliffe Fourth generation Chevy truck guy, raising the fifth 1978 Scottsdale Big 10 "Bad Medicine" Daily Driver 28 yrs 1965 C10 Panel Truck "RWC" http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=749003

08-24-2018, 10:52 PM	#2
69 C10 LWB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 214	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Had a chance to pull the sender out of my tank today. I knew the truck had been sitting a while but I had hoped the tank might still be usable. After seeing what the inside looked like I pulled the tank out. I took it to a local shop only to find out they want $100 just to tell me IF it was salvageable. Going to check out what the hot rod hoarder at work has tomorrow and hopefully he will have a fuel tank that will fit between the rails under the bed. Attached Images

08-26-2018, 12:39 PM	#3
T2vigil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Evensville, TN Posts: 236	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Well after almost a year and many setbacks I finished the brake upgrade. Went from Manual Drums to power assisted Disc Brakes on all four corners. I also replaced all of the brake lines.

08-26-2018, 09:57 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Putting some of Clyde’s bling back on! Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-26-2018, 11:41 PM	#5
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Friend of mine painted signage on the truck today. Original owners son said I could use their name, it was on their dairy since new. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

08-30-2018, 09:38 AM	#6
lowslow64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 79	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Got the Nitrous bottle mounted, next week is exhaust system. Attached Images

09-04-2018, 10:48 AM	#7
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 156	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Picked up new wheels and tires. Before After

09-04-2018, 09:00 PM	#8
Ratman74 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bunker Hill, WV Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Put the front of the engine back together: new belts, pulleys, PS pump, fan shroud. Attached Images __________________ Dan "Ratman" Ratcliffe Fourth generation Chevy truck guy, raising the fifth 1978 Scottsdale Big 10 "Bad Medicine" Daily Driver 28 yrs 1965 C10 Panel Truck "RWC" http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=749003

10-08-2018, 10:03 AM	#11
Ratman74 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bunker Hill, WV Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV test fit an insulation kit I got off eBay Attached Images __________________ Dan "Ratman" Ratcliffe Fourth generation Chevy truck guy, raising the fifth 1978 Scottsdale Big 10 "Bad Medicine" Daily Driver 28 yrs 1965 C10 Panel Truck "RWC" http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=749003

10-08-2018, 06:15 PM	#12
1998c1500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 200	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I built a bracket to lock my hood. It’s not foolproof but no one will expect it. Attached Images Last edited by 1998c1500; 10-08-2018 at 06:21 PM.

10-09-2018, 09:26 AM	#13
Android04 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 376	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Today I'm finally going to wash mine. It's been sitting for a few weeks because work has been running me like crazy.

10-09-2018, 11:25 AM	#14
1enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jackson, ME Posts: 287	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Got my frame back from the sand blaster on Friday and sprayed it with epoxy primer Saturday. Finally making progress again on my truck. __________________ 65 short step edited by staff

10-09-2018, 07:18 PM	#15
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,168	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Took off one of the rad/grille top pieces so I could take out the bird's nest behind the driver's headlight.

10-11-2018, 12:38 AM	#16
Brentwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chetwynd, BC Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Added a coolant recovery jug/windshield washer unit ( you sharp eyes will note that it came from a f**d), relocated the horns behind the grill and out of the engine bay. Searched a pile of tanks at the wreckers, couldn't locate one that "fit" the wheel well. Attached Images __________________ Brent W 66 short step 4 x 4

10-12-2018, 04:44 PM	#17
pinturbo75 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: west columbia, s.c. Posts: 61	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV new shoes front, 225/70r15 on 15x7 chrome smoothy, no caps rear, 275/60r15 on 15x8 chome smoothy, no caps Attached Images __________________ 1972 gmc 3500 ramp truck, 350, sm465, dana 70 rear Last edited by pinturbo75; 10-12-2018 at 04:52 PM.



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10-12-2018, 09:56 PM	#18
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,483	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV After 3 years of ownership, I finally gave Frankentruck a bath. At some point I need to completely scrub the truck in some sort of cleaner, because the car soap and sponge was not extremely effective Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

10-14-2018, 04:11 PM	#19
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Not today but I got my vintage air ac installed. I have not tried the heat yet but the cool works amazing 👍 Attached Images

10-14-2018, 04:28 PM	#20
62bagger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sonora California Posts: 283	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV the engine bay looks real good. nice work.

10-21-2018, 10:27 PM	#21
62bagger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sonora California Posts: 283	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Prepared the frame for the new power steering bracket from Capt. Fab. Attached Images

10-21-2018, 10:31 PM	#22
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Cleaned it up a bit. Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

10-21-2018, 10:33 PM	#23
Aceslow Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Airdrie Alberta Posts: 27	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Cut out the back of cab for big back window and made a template for the glass and inner panel Last edited by Aceslow; 10-21-2018 at 10:42 PM.

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