What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 274 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ohboy321** · 06-11-2018, 06:20 PM

I installed a fire extinguisher today. It was the last part of my getting the truck ready for the summer. Below is a picture of my fusible link. While removing old brake lines one shorted to 12V.....and I got out from under to see my link glowing red hot. It did its job for sure. In the future I will be disconnecting the battery when working under the hood. Bottom picture is the rear end work I also finished today by torquing all the new spring hardware.

KQQL IT · 06-12-2018, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

How come you do in a day what took me 1.5 years?

Let's see how long it takes to put humpty dumpty back together again.

beaterku · 06-12-2018, 03:03 PM

On the downhill slide with the front end rebuild. All that is left now is bolting everything back together!!

Picked up the front control arms from the powder coater. So much easier than wiring wheeling, priming and painting!

**dflarsen77** · 06-12-2018, 03:23 PM

Looks like your powder coater was nice enough not to do the ball joint surface in the lower. Did he coat the threads for the cross shafts? Mine did, sucks getting it out.

STEPSIDE67C10 · 06-12-2018, 03:32 PM

Painted the Tranny & finished my last coat of POR15 on the frame. Next i paint the bell housing and motor. New bodymounts should be here any minute.

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beaterku · 06-12-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dflarsen77

Looks like your powder coater was nice enough not to do the ball joint surface in the lower. Did he coat the threads for the cross shafts? Mine did, sucks getting it out.

He plugged the threaded end and the ball joints. Guy is top notch. He's done some commercial work for me as well. Always great quality. If you are in the KC area, HMC Performance Coating in Tonganoxie, KS.

Metaldoc · 06-12-2018, 06:30 PM

Started touching up the spots I scratched dropping the engine in, smoked some ribs to make me feel better.

Jim Boy · 06-12-2018, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Started touching up the spots I scratched dropping the engine in, smoked some ribs to make me feel better.

It's about time. I waited all winter for you to fire up. I'm starving. Enjoy the finger licking eh! Have a good one.

**3757chevy** · 06-12-2018, 06:58 PM

Metaldoc · 06-12-2018, 07:42 PM

How about some smoked pickled eggs, I also made another 10 lbs of jerky. I have a fishing weekend coming up.

stevenfromtexas · 06-12-2018, 08:01 PM

i know this is NOT a "for sale" or "want to buy" thread.....BUT......i would totally pay to have the jerky AND eggs sent to Central Texas.....

just scrolled up and saw the ribs!!!!!!!!!!

add those to the bill!!!.....hahahha

**Steeveedee** · 06-12-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Started touching up the spots I scratched dropping the engine in, smoked some ribs to make me feel better.

That's a great consolation prize!

Metaldoc · 06-12-2018, 08:34 PM

I also made fresh rhubarb pie for after, you gotta be a jack of all trades.

stevenfromtexas · 06-12-2018, 08:46 PM

come on man!!!!!

i need a cig now.........and i don't even smoke

Ramjet51 · 06-12-2018, 08:54 PM

Added the steam vent from the heads to the suction of the water pump on the LS3

Jim Boy · 06-12-2018, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

I also made fresh rhubarb pie for after, you gotta be a jack of all trades.

I'm beginning to wonder if your doctor knows what you have been up to? By the way do you want a border for the BBQ season. A few more pounds won't hurt me at this stage???? Keep building or keep cooking??? your choice eh! Have a good one.

**Steeveedee** · 06-12-2018, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

I also made fresh rhubarb pie for after, you gotta be a jack of all trades.

Some friends and I were out hiking around the countryside in about 1962, and I spotted a plant with giant purple stalks that looked like celery. I broke off a stalk and took it home. My mom said it was wild rhubarb, and sent me back for more. I brought back enough for a bunch of pies. I love rhubarb pie, I think it's better than strawberry!

**Already Gone** · 06-13-2018, 01:17 AM

I parked my truck in my garage for the rest of the week as I do my 4 in a row 12 hour 19:00-07:00 Night shifts..

**SoCoC10** · 06-13-2018, 08:08 AM

Drug her to the State Patrol office in Pueblo CO. for a certified VIN inspection. 14 months later I'll finally get a title for her.

VWNate1 · 06-13-2018, 09:25 AM

Mmm..... Rhubarb pie ! .

It's far better than strawberry but most make it wrong, adding way too much sugar .

Jim Boy · 06-13-2018, 09:29 AM

Well all be! Metaldoc turned this forum into a cooking forum. How did he do it??? Have a good one.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-13-2018, 09:37 AM

I haven't had rhubarb pie in years.....I have made it a goal for next week.

Metaldoc · 06-13-2018, 10:03 AM

All this food has made me happy again and to top it all off the machine shop has a cancelation so my block and crank go in today. I just might be driving it next month. Happy days I hope but I'll see after the machinist mics the crank to see how bad the damage is. My rib bones are crossed cause my fingers are covered in bbq sauce.

VWNate1 · 06-13-2018, 10:13 AM

Dang you guys ! .

I'm old & retired now, I don't cook much/well so I don't eat much, now you're talking about Rhubarb pie and my other buddies are talking about potatoes, I guess I'll have to go out to breakfast .

I know of no place in Los Angeles that makes decent Rhubarb pie .....

3drburb · 06-13-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

I also made fresh rhubarb pie for after, you gotta be a jack of all trades.

Yep!! Food Network here.
That pie looks great. That's on my list this weekend also along with another big batch of Rhubarb sauce for yogurt.
I picked about 30lbs the other day.

We need a Food Section. Lol

06-11-2018, 06:20 PM	#6826
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 284	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I installed a fire extinguisher today. It was the last part of my getting the truck ready for the summer. Below is a picture of my fusible link. While removing old brake lines one shorted to 12V.....and I got out from under to see my link glowing red hot. It did its job for sure. In the future I will be disconnecting the battery when working under the hood. Bottom picture is the rear end work I also finished today by torquing all the new spring hardware. Attached Images

06-12-2018, 03:03 PM	#6828
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II On the downhill slide with the front end rebuild. All that is left now is bolting everything back together!! Picked up the front control arms from the powder coater. So much easier than wiring wheeling, priming and painting! Attached Images __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel

06-12-2018, 03:23 PM	#6829
dflarsen77 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Salida, CA Posts: 177	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looks like your powder coater was nice enough not to do the ball joint surface in the lower. Did he coat the threads for the cross shafts? Mine did, sucks getting it out. __________________ David Larsen 1970 Chevrolet C-10

06-12-2018, 03:32 PM	#6830
STEPSIDE67C10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Blounts Creek NC Posts: 3	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Painted the Tranny & finished my last coat of POR15 on the frame. Next i paint the bell housing and motor. New bodymounts should be here any minute.

06-12-2018, 06:30 PM	#6832
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started touching up the spots I scratched dropping the engine in, smoked some ribs to make me feel better. Attached Images

06-12-2018, 06:58 PM	#6834
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06-12-2018, 07:42 PM	#6835
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II How about some smoked pickled eggs, I also made another 10 lbs of jerky. I have a fishing weekend coming up. Attached Images

06-12-2018, 08:01 PM	#6836
stevenfromtexas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hewitt, Texas Posts: 444	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II i know this is NOT a "for sale" or "want to buy" thread.....BUT......i would totally pay to have the jerky AND eggs sent to Central Texas..... just scrolled up and saw the ribs!!!!!!!!!! add those to the bill!!!.....hahahha __________________ Steven '67 SWB, 250ci, 3OTT.......this is my first build...... I wonder if my grand kids will say, "I would give anything to have my grand dads 2005 Chevrolet Z71"

06-12-2018, 08:34 PM	#6838
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I also made fresh rhubarb pie for after, you gotta be a jack of all trades. Attached Images

06-12-2018, 08:46 PM	#6839
stevenfromtexas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hewitt, Texas Posts: 444	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II come on man!!!!! i need a cig now.........and i don't even smoke __________________ Steven '67 SWB, 250ci, 3OTT.......this is my first build...... I wonder if my grand kids will say, "I would give anything to have my grand dads 2005 Chevrolet Z71"

06-12-2018, 08:54 PM	#6840
Ramjet51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Raleigh Posts: 97	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Added the steam vent from the heads to the suction of the water pump on the LS3 Attached Images __________________ You'll never know unless you try

06-13-2018, 01:17 AM	#6843
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I parked my truck in my garage for the rest of the week as I do my 4 in a row 12 hour 19:00-07:00 Night shifts.. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

06-13-2018, 08:08 AM	#6844
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drug her to the State Patrol office in Pueblo CO. for a certified VIN inspection. 14 months later I'll finally get a title for her. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

06-13-2018, 09:25 AM	#6845
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,664	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Mmm..... Rhubarb pie ! . It's far better than strawberry but most make it wrong, adding way too much sugar . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

06-13-2018, 09:29 AM	#6846
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well all be! Metaldoc turned this forum into a cooking forum. How did he do it??? Have a good one.



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06-13-2018, 09:37 AM	#6847
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I haven't had rhubarb pie in years.....I have made it a goal for next week. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-13-2018, 10:03 AM	#6848
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II All this food has made me happy again and to top it all off the machine shop has a cancelation so my block and crank go in today. I just might be driving it next month. Happy days I hope but I'll see after the machinist mics the crank to see how bad the damage is. My rib bones are crossed cause my fingers are covered in bbq sauce.

06-13-2018, 10:13 AM	#6849
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,664	-food- Dang you guys ! . I'm old & retired now, I don't cook much/well so I don't eat much, now you're talking about Rhubarb pie and my other buddies are talking about potatoes, I guess I'll have to go out to breakfast . I know of no place in Los Angeles that makes decent Rhubarb pie ..... __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

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