What did you do to your truck today?

[jbgroby]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Accompanied by one of my grand daughters, took the truck out for a ride and picked up a double pole, double throw momentary toggle switch for the new cutout system. The kits all seem to include a rocker switch would look out of place in my truck.

Uh where are you going to fit one more switch in your truck, it the bat moblie already!

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Uh where are you going to fit one more switch in your truck, it the bat moblie already!

I was wondering that myself! The original plan was always to operate the cutouts from the 3rd switch under the red safety covers. Like in Young Frankenstein (Not the 3rd switch)!!

Now that it's actually going to happen, I'm realizing the safety cover is going to interfere with easy operation, and with 6 wires needing to go into a small area (the old ashtray housing is still in place) it would be a real pita to modify the existing circuits. So, I found another spot next to the 3 gauge under dash panel that's easy to access and already has an abandoned switch hole in place. It’s a standard chrome metal toggle switch, but its wearing one of the flexible rubber waterproof boots simply to minimize visibility:



It’s so stealth it’s hard to photograph:

[jbgroby]

I had to make 2 rivets for the GMC lens. I'll try to post pictures tomorrow. Pop rivets would not work because of the danger of breaking the rare plastic lens and they would stick out too far on the backside which has to be really close to flush. I'll smear some JB Weld just make sure they won't come lose and fill the core with solder. Although aircraft rivets are smooth, you can't beat them down.

[Lugnutz65]

With help from a friend, I adjusted the valve lash. Then installed the side covers, dizzy, and then finally the intake/exhaust manifolds. Also had a machine shop heli-coil my exhaust manifold so I could install new exhaust manifold studs.

[luvbowties]

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

With help from a friend, I adjusted the valve lash. Then installed the side covers, dizzy, and then finally the intake/exhaust manifolds. Also had a machine shop heli-coil my exhaust manifold so I could install new exhaust manifold studs.

Nice looking work! The heli-coil/new stud job was neat, wasn't it? I love to see things done right. (BTW: Those nuts on the carb-mounting studs look to be dangerously close to the intake entrance---imo.)
Sam

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by luvbowties

Nice looking work! The heli-coil/new stud job was neat, wasn't it? I love to see things done right. (BTW: Those nuts on the carb-mounting studs look to be dangerously close to the intake entrance---imo.)
Sam

Sam, Yeah, I took the shop rag out of the intake for a nicer picture, but i have a shop rag in there now for sure. The heli-coil repair cost me $25 at the machine shop but saved my manifold so I can use it again. Watch for my soon-to-be-added T5 tranny.
Jay

[Downlow2xfo]

Got my z notch welded in and cut 1 1/2 coils out of front springs... Gettin there!
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[Downlow2xfo]

Worked on getting the rear down!
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[62 Barnfind]

Replaced my brakes and received my new wheels.

[endlessearth]

10 minutes after this pic was taken the front bump stop brackets were lying on the concrete.



Horse Farm Truck also got a new ignition today but that pic isnt sexy.

[Trsmotrhed]

Painted my bed sides flat black for now.


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[19666Trucker]

Originally Posted by endlessearth

10 minutes after this pic was taken the front bump stop brackets were lying on the concrete.



Horse Farm Truck also got a new ignition today but that pic isnt sexy.

Funny my c20 got it two, a coil, plugs, and reman dizzy, and clean ed the wires behinf the cluster and alternator hook up for remote volt reading. Some day I like see the farm truck
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[endlessearth]

[QUOTE=19666Trucker;6135301]Funny my c20 got it two, a coil, plugs, and reman dizzy, and clean ed the wires behinf the cluster and alternator hook up for remote volt reading. Some day I like see the farm truck
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Just let me know when you plan to hit the Pavilions or some other car show and I will spin over. I put 50 miles on it in downtown Phoenix yesterday. 108 degrees and no A/C. I am not scared.

[19666Trucker]

Old grumpy is my daily he been working me over wife say he going to be new lol
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[Trsmotrhed]

Installed my bed sides and hooked up my fuel tank door.



Worked over the stock Tahoe fuel setup.


Fuel door came out great

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[TJ's Chevy]

Started mine today.
Vacuum leak fixed.
Water heating system not leaking.
Intake and exhaust header sealed properly.
Ticked of the neighbors....accidentally....I mean come on it's running straight pipes! HMM. Must be to loud or something....Wish I could drive it that way.
And last but not least, it runs like a champ! Its gettin to be a scary 6 cylinder though!

[Andice]

Put the bed on mine today. And drove it for the first time with its 305 V6 and 4spd trans.

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by Andice

Put the bed on mine today. And drove it for the first time with its 305 V6 and 4spd trans.

Truck looks great and love the color! Driving it makes it worth all the time and effort.

[jayoldschool]

How did you see out the window? lol

Looks great!

[62 Barnfind]

Installed new wheels and tires!

[towersddg9]

Well rolled it out today, been busy with the kiddos gokart racen, I am officially registered for the Oct Goodguys event

[19666Trucker]

Finishing up the PO wonderful wire job twisted patches and wire nuts. I know it's a long bed but but nit a house
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[Lugnutz65]

I test fit my 88 Camaro world class T5 on the bell. I already swapped in a tail housing from an S10 to move the shifter forward. Looks like I can use my e-brake cross member as a tranny support. It's in the perfect location. I'll remove the center e-brake mechanism and remove the frame rivets and bolt it on instead.

[jayoldschool]

Finished the refurb on my driveshaft. New U joints, new center bearing.