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VWNate1 · 06-22-2013, 09:09 PM

sKnNyPpY :

Yes ~ ignition timing is extremely critical and running it with out checking it is asking to ruin the engine in short order for several reasons , too much advance is bad as is retarded .

You guys are doing some killer works here , I think that gray color will look sharp .

I drove my truck and the exhaust fumes nearly killed me ~ I think I'll replace the exhaust manifold next week . to - day Charles gave me two of the special bi - metallic exhaust damper coil springs so I gave him a vintage 235 intake & exhaust manifolds , his ' machinist ' turned out to be retarded and milled the original exhaust manifold to junk .

bugmasta · 06-22-2013, 11:06 PM

Lowered another 2" in the rear and shaved my bump stops. 5/7 drop now and sittin level. Love it!
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Towstrap · 06-23-2013, 12:09 AM

TAKING HER TO MY BUDDIES TO GET HER PAINTED

2002yanks · 06-23-2013, 01:16 AM

finally put some paint on the bed(after a year). no pics with clear on it yet(but we did shoot 4 coats on it).

bigdog57 · 06-23-2013, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2002yanks

finally put some paint on the bed(after a year). no pics with clear on it yet(but we did shoot 4 coats on it).

I like the color

TonyJohnson · 06-23-2013, 11:14 AM

First time I've seen the entire tailgate shaved. Looks good.

mud.man.rj · 06-23-2013, 12:10 PM

It is a nice color isn't it.

2002yanks · 06-23-2013, 12:28 PM

thanks guys. color is 2010 synergy green(looks way better in the sun).

solarnick · 06-26-2013, 02:16 AM

Nearly completed my front end suspension rebuild. Only thing left is front sway bar and bump stops.

This is Porterbuilt Stage 1 Basic Front, Wilwood 6 piston 14" front rotors, and 20x8.5" Showwheels Streeter Wheels all purchased from Travis at ProPerformance. Frame has been POR-15 by a brush. Motor goodies to come next.

I'm really happy with the way it looks.

twillie2460 · 06-26-2013, 05:58 AM

Nice looking work

Gokart Mozart · 06-26-2013, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Made a deal with the painter today. Since I'd just sprayed it with Tractor Supply Matte Black in the driveway,
I wasn't going to paint it. But we went to a show last weekend and I got dazzled by the "shiny stuff".

The guy right next to us is a very good Body and Fender Man (A local. And we've seen a bunch of his work).

He came over to the house yesterday. And he sent me the quote today.

So, off to the bank Monday to get 1/2 of the deal up front. Then, a definite (..."if I don't finish in 12 weeks,
I take $1,000 off) time frame.

We're going to check out Palladium Silver Metallic (792) on Monday after we go to the bank.

Anybody else like this color for our truck?

The flat/matte black is on everything, even from the factory. I think it's starting to wane. My choice, Cadillac Black Diamond.

Zutroy · 06-26-2013, 12:53 PM

Walked my 9 year old daughter through dropping the rear another 2 inches and relocating the shocks.

Lou Boffa · 06-26-2013, 12:56 PM

You are lucky to have such excellent help!

Zutroy · 06-26-2013, 02:38 PM

Agreed!

magwakeenercew2jh · 06-26-2013, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gokart Mozart

The flat/matte black is on everything, even from the factory. I think it's starting to wane. My choice, Cadillac Black Diamond.

Yeah? I like flat black.
Caddie colors are nice.

I just got home from dropping the '68 off at the painter.

He's painting her "792". MB Palladium Silver Metallic.

dhaymaker · 06-26-2013, 04:43 PM

I think the MB color is going to look good on your truck! At least your truck isn't "patina"!! LOL!

MSHax · 06-26-2013, 05:51 PM

I got tired of looking at my grill so I changed out the inner and outer, and repainted the bezels. Looks way better.

**allchevy58** · 06-26-2013, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Yeah? I like flat black.
Caddie colors are nice.

I just got home from dropping the '68 off at the painter.

He's painting her "792". MB Palladium Silver Metallic.

That'll look nice. Pm sent.

jmorri34 · 06-26-2013, 10:25 PM

Got the rearend hung, truck back on all 4s, hung the calipers, emergency brake workin, and got it all buttoned up tight!!!

Saclandman · 06-26-2013, 11:23 PM

Received my brand-spankin'-new pink slip in the mail today.

Except, DMV screwed up the VIN. They have it as "C3...." when it should be "CE....". Damn it. Gotta get it fixed now.

Why can't anything just be simple and straight forward?

VWNate1 · 06-27-2013, 08:47 AM

You're in luck ~ this is a simple , easy to correct error , just take both the truck and the new pink slip back to your local DMV Field office and they'll look at it and send it off for correction .

A very typical " fat fingers " mistake ~ look at your key board to see why .

Saclandman · 06-27-2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VWNate1

You're in luck ~ this is a simple , easy to correct error , just take both the truck and the new pink slip back to your local DMV Field office and they'll look at it and send it off for correction .

A very typical " fat fingers " mistake ~ look at your key board to see why .

True. It should be an easy fix. But I do live in CA. Anyway, can't bring it to DMV. The truck is non-op right now. But atleast it'a running again after 30 years.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-27-2013, 02:04 PM

Get that straightened out as quick as possible.

goose_on_fire · 06-27-2013, 03:26 PM

Pulled the steering box, tie rods, idler arm & mount, and pitman arm.

Never used a tie rod puller before... when those things finally "pop," they really let go!

magwakeenercew2jh · 06-27-2013, 05:59 PM

Got some small stuff from LMC to deliver to painter and Bro, Lee.

I've pretty much decided to go with the 67-70 bumper painted to match the truck,
and to move the turn/parking lights inside of the grill. (Here it is in primer with the "early" bumper P-Shopped)
So, I ordered "paintable" bolts.

Is the reason LMC sends paintable bolts with a bunch of writing on 'em because they are period "correct"?

For me, since I'm going to the trouble to paint the bumper, I might as well have the bolts clean, too. So, I went off to the grinder with one and
shot it with a little paint to check it out.

Small thing, for sure. But here I'll be. At the grinder/wire wheel for a while. After I'm done cleaning them up, I'll leave the rest of the bolts
"raw" for Lee.

06-22-2013, 09:09 PM	#7251
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	Re: What did you do to your truck today! sKnNyPpY : Yes ~ ignition timing is extremely critical and running it with out checking it is asking to ruin the engine in short order for several reasons , too much advance is bad as is retarded . You guys are doing some killer works here , I think that gray color will look sharp . I drove my truck and the exhaust fumes nearly killed me ~ I think I'll replace the exhaust manifold next week . to - day Charles gave me two of the special bi - metallic exhaust damper coil springs so I gave him a vintage 235 intake & exhaust manifolds , his ' machinist ' turned out to be retarded and milled the original exhaust manifold to junk . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

06-22-2013, 11:06 PM	#7252
bugmasta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 272	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Lowered another 2" in the rear and shaved my bump stops. 5/7 drop now and sittin level. Love it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 c20 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358130 Club longbed ...cause girls like'em long!!!!!

06-23-2013, 12:09 AM	#7253
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today! TAKING HER TO MY BUDDIES TO GET HER PAINTED

06-23-2013, 01:16 AM	#7254
2002yanks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Auburn NY Posts: 1,470	Re: What did you do to your truck today! finally put some paint on the bed(after a year). no pics with clear on it yet(but we did shoot 4 coats on it). Attached Images __________________ My build thread!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474018

06-23-2013, 11:14 AM	#7256
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: What did you do to your truck today! First time I've seen the entire tailgate shaved. Looks good. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

06-23-2013, 12:10 PM	#7257
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! It is a nice color isn't it.

06-23-2013, 12:28 PM	#7258
2002yanks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Auburn NY Posts: 1,470	Re: What did you do to your truck today! thanks guys. color is 2010 synergy green(looks way better in the sun). __________________ My build thread!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474018

06-26-2013, 02:16 AM	#7259
solarnick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 13	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nearly completed my front end suspension rebuild. Only thing left is front sway bar and bump stops. This is Porterbuilt Stage 1 Basic Front, Wilwood 6 piston 14" front rotors, and 20x8.5" Showwheels Streeter Wheels all purchased from Travis at ProPerformance. Frame has been POR-15 by a brush. Motor goodies to come next. I'm really happy with the way it looks. Attached Images

06-26-2013, 05:58 AM	#7260
twillie2460 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Joplin, Mo. Posts: 153	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nice looking work

06-26-2013, 12:53 PM	#7262
Zutroy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Providence, Rhode Island Posts: 28	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Walked my 9 year old daughter through dropping the rear another 2 inches and relocating the shocks. Attached Images

06-26-2013, 12:56 PM	#7263
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: What did you do to your truck today! You are lucky to have such excellent help! __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

06-26-2013, 02:38 PM	#7264
Zutroy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Providence, Rhode Island Posts: 28	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Agreed!

06-26-2013, 04:43 PM	#7266
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I think the MB color is going to look good on your truck! At least your truck isn't "patina"!! LOL! __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

06-26-2013, 05:51 PM	#7267
MSHax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oakland, Ca. Posts: 135	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got tired of looking at my grill so I changed out the inner and outer, and repainted the bezels. Looks way better. Attached Images __________________ I stopped adding up how much I spend on my builds, it only makes me doubt my sanity knowing I've spent more than 9 times it's original value new.

06-26-2013, 10:25 PM	#7269
jmorri34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spring, Tx. Posts: 479	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the rearend hung, truck back on all 4s, hung the calipers, emergency brake workin, and got it all buttoned up tight!!! Attached Images



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06-26-2013, 11:23 PM	#7270
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Received my brand-spankin'-new pink slip in the mail today. Except, DMV screwed up the VIN. They have it as "C3...." when it should be "CE....". Damn it. Gotta get it fixed now. Why can't anything just be simple and straight forward? __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

06-27-2013, 08:47 AM	#7271
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	Re: What did you do to your truck today! You're in luck ~ this is a simple , easy to correct error , just take both the truck and the new pink slip back to your local DMV Field office and they'll look at it and send it off for correction . A very typical " fat fingers " mistake ~ look at your key board to see why . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

06-27-2013, 02:04 PM	#7273
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Get that straightened out as quick as possible. __________________ "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

06-27-2013, 03:26 PM	#7274
goose_on_fire Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 28	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the steering box, tie rods, idler arm & mount, and pitman arm. Never used a tie rod puller before... when those things finally "pop," they really let go!

06-27-2013, 05:59 PM	#7275
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got some small stuff from LMC to deliver to painter and Bro, Lee. I've pretty much decided to go with the 67-70 bumper painted to match the truck, and to move the turn/parking lights inside of the grill. (Here it is in primer with the "early" bumper P-Shopped) So, I ordered "paintable" bolts. Is the reason LMC sends paintable bolts with a bunch of writing on 'em because they are period "correct"? For me, since I'm going to the trouble to paint the bumper, I might as well have the bolts clean, too. So, I went off to the grinder with one and shot it with a little paint to check it out. Small thing, for sure. But here I'll be. At the grinder/wire wheel for a while. After I'm done cleaning them up, I'll leave the rest of the bolts "raw" for Lee. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 06-27-2013 at 10:41 PM.

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