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mud.man.rj · 08-31-2013, 01:40 AM

Wow, you guy's have some wild stories, hope I don't have any to tell. Just drove my truck round trip last weekend about 800miles without one hickup, was wonderful and fun too. used a lot of fuel the big block.

swamp rat · 08-31-2013, 02:47 AM

Started to tear down my Dana 44 for new ball joints bearings seals and rod ends, oh, new calipers, rotors master cyl and power booster, and before the brakes are bled i have a rear disk conversion to do too.

R.L. · 08-31-2013, 03:17 AM

No exciting stories just drove it to work ,enjoyed that.

dirtyjim · 08-31-2013, 03:01 PM

finished up my serpentine conversion and figured out why the p.o. had switched to a 1-wire alternator, the alternator exiter wire had pulled out of the back of the ignition switch.

beetle1960 · 08-31-2013, 05:18 PM

Drove it...

ericjon262 · 08-31-2013, 10:44 PM

Started sanding around "GMC". I'm gonna repaint around it white, and the letters red for the time being.

Syndrome · 08-31-2013, 11:15 PM

Got it running. Had to start out with some starting fluid in the it wouldn't idle and would lug out if I punched it. Just sat there and pumped the throttle for a bit then it started to idle but it the RPM's weren't steady. I left it doing that for about 3 minutes then the idle steadied out and it would rev out when I punched it.

Added some power steering fluid and now the power steering works.

Added 2 quarts of tranny fluid and its still really low, but I pulled it out onto the dirt so I could bleed the brakes. Spent about an hour and a half bleeding the brakes and got them working about 400% better than they were.

By then it was pretty dark so I left it out in the dirt, tomorrow I will get more fluid and drive it around the yard a little.

1964Chevy · 08-31-2013, 11:30 PM

Welcome to the board Syndrome. Great place with almost too muchi information.

Syndrome · 09-01-2013, 12:03 AM

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Welcome to the board Syndrome. Great place with almost too muchi information.

Yeah thanks, I've been browsing here heavily for the 2 days that it took to get my account approved. I've got a link to the thread of my truck in my signature. I'm very excited about it, and even more excited about how much progress I've made considering the work I've put into it. Though I'm sure that will change. lol

farmall · 09-01-2013, 12:49 AM

Took my 19.5s in to have the tires removed for blast & paint and installed a 7 blade w thermo clutch.

car66 · 09-01-2013, 01:25 AM

got the 454 dropped in and running in my 71 today. theres pics and a vid in my build up thread

DT1 · 09-01-2013, 07:12 PM

I just put in my new bed mat and made a padded front board so I could load a couple of bikes. My company has a car/bike show every year so I thought I'd participate in it. I don't do shows but since it's a private one for employees only,so I thought I'd do it just this once. The bikes are 68 Yamaha 250 DT1's. I have sort of a passion for these bikes. My user name.

BugzC10 · 09-01-2013, 07:28 PM

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I just put in my new bed mat and made a padded front board so I could load a couple of bikes. My company has a car/bike show every year so I thought I'd participate in it. I don't do shows but since it's a private one for employees only,so I thought I'd do it just this once. The bikes are 68 Yamaha 250 DT1's. I have sort of a passion for these bikes. My user name.

Nice looking bikes and truck...

What type of anchor system do you have in the bed to connect the hold down straps. Could you post a picture?
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DT1 · 09-01-2013, 09:01 PM

"What type of anchor system do you have in the bed to connect the hold down straps. Could you post a picture?"

Actually, I just used the existing holes in the stake pockets.

sboris · 09-02-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DT1

I just put in my new bed mat and made a padded front board so I could load a couple of bikes. My company has a car/bike show every year so I thought I'd participate in it. I don't do shows but since it's a private one for employees only,so I thought I'd do it just this once. The bikes are 68 Yamaha 250 DT1's. I have sort of a passion for these bikes. My user name.

I'm not a bike guy, but the old ones are cool. Look good in your truck. Neat your company puts on a show. Cool truck too!
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mmiddle · 09-02-2013, 05:11 PM

I got bored... My wife made me attend the garage sale with her. Sitting there looking at my 70 I just could not help myself.
Cleaned with degreaser, Cleaned again with Muriatic acid, dent removal, stripped anodize with drain cleaner, polished and painted.

Man I love me some 70 grill.

The cell phone pic kinda sucks

hopped up · 09-02-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DT1

I just put in my new bed mat and made a padded front board so I could load a couple of bikes. My company has a car/bike show every year so I thought I'd participate in it. I don't do shows but since it's a private one for employees only,so I thought I'd do it just this once. The bikes are 68 Yamaha 250 DT1's. I have sort of a passion for these bikes. My user name.

Those are some very nice bikes! Got any more pix? Do you ride them or are they too nice to ride? What other bikes you got?
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VWNate1 · 09-02-2013, 05:49 PM

Old Motos & old Trucks , nice .

DT1 · 09-02-2013, 05:58 PM

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Those are some very nice bikes! Got any more pix? Do you ride them or are they too nice to ride? What other bikes you got?
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Thanks for the compliments.

Most of the bikes that I restore are just for looking at.

I posted pictures of some of them in the Alternate Tinkerings section. The thread was "Older Foreign Motorcycles".

These two were on display at the San Diego Automotive Museum for Motorcycles in the Park display.

PAWS 72 · 09-02-2013, 11:50 PM

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Those are some very nice bikes! Got any more pix? Do you ride them or are they too nice to ride? What other bikes you got?
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Nice looking truck and bikes.

mud.man.rj · 09-03-2013, 12:13 AM

speaking of headlights, just came back from a 700 plus mile road trip and my truck is so high I couldn't see the road due to normal halogens in it so just upgraded to HID headlights today, wow what a difference, can't wait for the next roadtrip...have to save for gas first.

vegadesign · 09-03-2013, 02:56 PM

Broke it again.....

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Katrina/10 · 09-01-2013, 07:25 PM

Most excellent classic dirt bike ever.

DT1 · 09-01-2013, 09:08 PM

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Most excellent classic dirt bike ever.

Thanks. Not sure about "Most Classic" but It's always been my favorite.

mmiddle · 09-01-2013, 09:38 PM

Pulled the grill on my '70 and cleaned the 43 years of gunk off of it. Then knock out the major dents. Later I'll strip it, polish it and clear coat it.

08-31-2013, 01:40 AM	#1
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! Wow, you guy's have some wild stories, hope I don't have any to tell. Just drove my truck round trip last weekend about 800miles without one hickup, was wonderful and fun too. used a lot of fuel the big block. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

08-31-2013, 02:47 AM	#2
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started to tear down my Dana 44 for new ball joints bearings seals and rod ends, oh, new calipers, rotors master cyl and power booster, and before the brakes are bled i have a rear disk conversion to do too. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

08-31-2013, 03:17 AM	#3
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: What did you do to your truck today! No exciting stories just drove it to work ,enjoyed that.

08-31-2013, 03:01 PM	#4
dirtyjim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 622	Re: What did you do to your truck today! finished up my serpentine conversion and figured out why the p.o. had switched to a 1-wire alternator, the alternator exiter wire had pulled out of the back of the ignition switch. __________________ 1967 C10 lwb two tone, 305 & rat fink style floor shifted 700r4, 20" steelies 2004 2500HD utility bed aka Brutus

08-31-2013, 05:18 PM	#5
beetle1960 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hiram Ohio Posts: 619	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it... __________________ 1953 Chevy 3100 1964 Chevy Impala 1966 Chevy El Camino 1970 Chevy C10 Fleet Long 1972 Chevy C10 Step long 1985 Chevy K10 Fleet Short

08-31-2013, 10:44 PM	#6
ericjon262 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Displaced Floridian/Bremerton, Wa Posts: 281	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started sanding around "GMC". I'm gonna repaint around it white, and the letters red for the time being. __________________ '06 2500 HD 4x4. manual transfer case, crank windows. '88 V10 Suburban 4x4,"The Pig Rig" L05, 700r4, NP208, 4x4 beater camper fun truck project. My trucks don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

08-31-2013, 11:15 PM	#7
Syndrome Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Apple Valley, UT Posts: 143	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got it running. Had to start out with some starting fluid in the it wouldn't idle and would lug out if I punched it. Just sat there and pumped the throttle for a bit then it started to idle but it the RPM's weren't steady. I left it doing that for about 3 minutes then the idle steadied out and it would rev out when I punched it. Added some power steering fluid and now the power steering works. Added 2 quarts of tranny fluid and its still really low, but I pulled it out onto the dirt so I could bleed the brakes. Spent about an hour and a half bleeding the brakes and got them working about 400% better than they were. By then it was pretty dark so I left it out in the dirt, tomorrow I will get more fluid and drive it around the yard a little.

08-31-2013, 11:30 PM	#8
1964Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 92	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Welcome to the board Syndrome. Great place with almost too muchi information. __________________ If your strength is small, don't carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don't give advice. Chinese Proverb

09-01-2013, 12:49 AM	#10
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 723	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took my 19.5s in to have the tires removed for blast & paint and installed a 7 blade w thermo clutch. __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

09-01-2013, 01:25 AM	#11
car66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got the 454 dropped in and running in my 71 today. theres pics and a vid in my build up thread __________________ 1995 Chevy 2500 4x4 diesel (daily driver) 1971 Chevy 2WD pulling truck "Whiplash" "The Bandit" twin engine pulling tractor "Hog Wild" 2wd econoline pulling truck

09-01-2013, 07:12 PM	#12
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I just put in my new bed mat and made a padded front board so I could load a couple of bikes. My company has a car/bike show every year so I thought I'd participate in it. I don't do shows but since it's a private one for employees only,so I thought I'd do it just this once. The bikes are 68 Yamaha 250 DT1's. I have sort of a passion for these bikes. My user name.

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DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: What did you do to your truck today! "What type of anchor system do you have in the bed to connect the hold down straps. Could you post a picture?" Actually, I just used the existing holes in the stake pockets.

09-02-2013, 05:11 PM	#16
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got bored... My wife made me attend the garage sale with her. Sitting there looking at my 70 I just could not help myself. Cleaned with degreaser, Cleaned again with Muriatic acid, dent removal, stripped anodize with drain cleaner, polished and painted. Man I love me some 70 grill. The cell phone pic kinda sucks Attached Images __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

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09-03-2013, 12:13 AM	#21
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! speaking of headlights, just came back from a 700 plus mile road trip and my truck is so high I couldn't see the road due to normal halogens in it so just upgraded to HID headlights today, wow what a difference, can't wait for the next roadtrip...have to save for gas first. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.



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vegadesign Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: murfreesboro, TN Posts: 743	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Broke it again..... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "its not a hobby, It's a Lifestyle" . bagged and soon to be bodied 70 longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564028

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mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the grill on my '70 and cleaned the 43 years of gunk off of it. Then knock out the major dents. Later I'll strip it, polish it and clear coat it. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

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