What did you do to your truck today!

[GMC69]

Got the first oil change of the season done, and decided to go with 15w40 due to th 396bb in it and what I've been reading up on.

PLUS I had to have my tires replaced. They were cracking between the treads pretty bad. Found out that they were made in 1999, by reading the DOT date in them. I looked all over for a sporty/performance tire and I ended up with one option. Everything else was discontinued or not available. I was able to find endless options for a regular touring tire or off-road tire in 265/70/16, but not what I wanted.

These are 245/75/16. Not much difference in size, but look less like balloons on the rims since they are a tad narrower.
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[nos81z28]

Got my bed on trailer headed to go sand blast and prime it today.

[RexDodge]

Well this was last weekend but here ya go. FINALLY got er painted...so excited!

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by GMC69

Got the first oil change of the season done, and decided to go with 15w40 due to th 396bb in it and what I've been reading up on.

PLUS I had to have my tires replaced. They were cracking between the treads pretty bad. Found out that they were made in 1999, by reading the DOT date in them. I looked all over for a sporty/performance tire and I ended up with one option. Everything else was discontinued or not available. I was able to find endless options for a regular touring tire or off-road tire in 265/70/16, but not what I wanted.

These are 245/75/16. Not much difference in size, but look less like balloons on the rims since they are a tad narrower.
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i really do like the color and looks of your truck...nice.

[Shyguy]

As usual good ole Southeast Missouri weather pretty much ruined my plans for today, which was taking my '67 to it's first car show. I have been working on it quite a while to get it ready. Thunderstorms started last night and lasted pretty much most of the day.

When I got up this morning to go I took my ole 4-Runner out our gravel road to see if my '67 would make it, I found some washed out parts of the road and water about 2 feet deep for about an eighth of a mile.

I went to my son's in the 4-Runner and talked about what we were going to do next on our old trucks.

Here are a couple of trucks we were going to enter, the white one is my '67 and the blue and white one is my daughter-in-laws.

[sKnNyPpY]

Nothing too exciting, replaced a cracked (and possibly incorrect) choke pull-off. Starts instantly now. Airtex replacement Made in the USA. On a side note my rebuilt Quadrajet came off a Cadillac (apparently a lot of em did).

[hatred]

Listed it...... Just testing the water =)

[DaHos]

Well after a year of hording, blasting and painting, finally got the frame together............next is to call up Inline tube and start plumbing it !!!!

[Gor77]

painted frame

[Prematuregrey]

Pulled and cleaned the auxiliary tanks. The insides weren't too bad even though they haven't been used in almost 8 years according to the PO. Seafoamed the inside to clean any trash out which was minimal and then sprayed the outside with Rustoleum Flexseal to clean them up a bit and refresh the look. Also replaced all the hoses to the fuel switch from them. Also had to replace the lock sets on the fuel doors as the PO didn't have the keys. Easy enough, just used some stainless mailbox locks from Home Depot that were keyed alike. Turned out pretty good and glad to have them functional again. I was surprised to see they were only 16-17 gallons each though. Its nice to drive around and not watch the fuel gauge go down.

[1972_Buford]

Thought I would add to this thread as well. I got a set of 3/4 ton springs and tossed them on. Looks a lot better. I haven't take it for a spin yet as it was a long day in the AZ heat. Passenger side was tough. Took forever to get the bolts out and even putting them back on was a PITA. I might replace the u-bolts and nuts and my air gun should have been enough to put them back on. I instead used a 1/2 ratchet and pipe to tighten it down. Oh well. I can finally put a full load in back and not worry about the bump stops. Sorry no pics but I am sure people on here know what I am talking about.

[gonnuts]

Finally installed my carpet, not sure why photo is sideways, it's right side up on my iPad

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[gonnuts]

Another with buddies back in.
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[rusty68]

well i scored a set of new fenders and grill for my short fleet for dirt cheap and there new so i will be converting to the gmc grill as i like the duel headlights and decided to go with a bbc till i find a new pan for my LS conversion my friend gave me that's it for now just collecting parts and going to take vacation to assemble it

[Saclandman]

Got the new ignition parts in, replaced the rotten expansion plug in the block, filled the radiator with coolant, ready to light the fires after 30 years of sitting in a field. Realized I left the key back at the house 45 minutes away. No fires today. Killed a monster black widow taking up residence between the starter and selinoid. Thing was coming after me while I was pulling the starter from under the truck. Hate those things.
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[c10srule]

put new window regulators and handles in and a new parking brake cable on our dog ozzys truck, think i may finally have it all lined out, now to change the breakin oil, and run the wheels off it

[Mr Handy]

I replaced both front break wheel cylinders on my 70. really makes the truck stop much better.
It is amazing how many people that work in parts stores don't know that vehicles came with drum brakes up front...
I also built myself a glove box on Friday

[JayDubBlazer]

Well i wanted to install new rad mounts, put on emblems, out on new state liecence, and fix the window.. I installed the license plate and that was about it. I did order lots of parts though. The radiator core mounts caused the quarters to change their geometry and innow need to shim the cab. I loosened the body mounts and jacked up the cab. I need to raise it about 3/16" on the front to get it right. Ordered shims. The emblems did not have the correct nuts so i will need to pick those up this week. The window regulator was totolly fubared. I have parts to repair the regulartor but they are in storage. Ordered. I am going to order tires too. Mine are so bad im afraid to drive the two miles to the tirestore. Im going to do two at a time.

So figured out a lot of what i needed to do, just didnt get much done.

[srvivor71]

(Yesterday) Washed it. Vacuumed it. Polished the toolbox. Waxed it. Polished the chrome. Took it to show it off at the little local car show. First time showing it. Won a trophy!

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by srvivor71

(Yesterday) Washed it. Vacuumed it. Polished the toolbox. Waxed it. Polished the chrome. Took it to show it off at the little local car show. First time showing it. Won a trophy!

and a big at a boy.....congrats on the win.

[ole dollor]

well i think i found the clunking noise that has came and went for about a month now. my track arm bushing on the frame is wore out, so i just orderd two new ones and they will be here on june 5.

[69 MOD]

Scored outer bumper brackets, nice fan shroud, rust free batt tray, cig lighter assy and a hood for my truck at a friends house then made a deal for an engine wiring harness and alt brackets on the boards...going to be a good week for me, hopefully she's up n running by the weekend!

Nice truck srvivor71!!

[bonnieclyde100]

this is more like the last couple of weeks. i body worked my cab and doors , mounted some new mirrors and welded up the old holes. i also put som ram air scoops on the back of my bumper to run air to the ram air housing i made. next week i will stat body working the hood and fenders then the week after that i will hit it with slick sand.

[srvivor71]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

and a big at a boy.....congrats on the win.

Thank you.

[70CHEVYBB]

dahos, looks good. I think you better recheck the install of the inner tierods. The center link needs turned around and the tie rod end nuts face forward.