What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 291 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stevenfromtexas · 09-12-2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

....CAUSE IT COULD

hahaha

Metaldoc · 09-12-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenfromtexas

been driving my pickup around as much as possible. turned over 500 miles today

so-far-so-good nothing has come flying through the hood yet....that's a good thing. peeled-out at a stop light today too....hahahahah i can only imagine my little 250 saying, "WTF was that for???"

Good on ya man, I was out today for a couple 100 miles, gave the engine a shake down and it's nice when they run when you want them to.

66clow · 09-12-2018, 08:55 PM

Received my Atomic Armadillo Metal Fab door panels and kick panels. This stuff is beautiful, can't wait to install. I ordered lower door pockets and a radio delete to match. Just waiting on USPS to track them down

. Also my son was visiting me and made this awesome video for me.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ioZtkKsqLMdQTM8s8

84yotamann · 09-12-2018, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

....CAUSE IT COULD

Last time I did a burnout I was leaving work on a Friday, drove for about 20 miles and the full float Dana 60 center pin decided it wanted to be in three prices and took out the teeth on the pinion and ring gear

stevenfromtexas · 09-12-2018, 09:15 PM

OUCH!!! your teeth look like my avatars teeth....

ok, no more burn outs...

Metaldoc · 09-12-2018, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 84yotamann

Last time I did a burnout I was leaving work on a Friday, drove for about 20 miles and the full float Dana 60 center pin decided it wanted to be in three prices and took out the teeth on the pinion and ring gear

I hate when In do that, every time.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-13-2018, 11:49 PM

The second set of intake bolts I've painted for the same truck

Brushed on Por-15 engine paint. The pic. aint worth a (&^)^, but it brushes on super.............. Wish I could use the originals bolts, 9 of the 13 bolts I need are original round top flange "M" bolts. A very cool bolt. But I prefer they all match, so these are NOS with a regular head flange "M" bolts. Only $20-25 for the set.

That's not all I did............

I'm out for a load of new OER/OEM parts to build this thing, and I received a bunch. They sent the wrong leaf spring shackles, E-brake cables, leaf spring bolts, and the wrong fuel pump to carb tube. The front coils are wrong too, and they're banged up anyway.

Oh sure, "the build end will be so easy", I can barely start. Can only imagine what it takes to build a mod.

Metaldoc · 09-14-2018, 02:52 AM

Oh sure, "the build end will be so easy", I can barely start. Can only imagine what it takes to build a mod.[/QUOTE]

It takes a lot of patience and dedication. I used paint stir sticks for all my bolts. I have a small glass bead cabinet so blast, paint and hang to dry. There's only about 1500 pieces of hardware to do, not that bad. LOL

ZEKE68 · 09-14-2018, 10:01 PM

Got my truck running this week after eleven months of work, and drove around the neighborhood last night. Today I drove it down town to get some oil for a oil change. Every thing looks pretty good so far. Still need to do some idle tuning, and I have a power steering pump leak I have to replace. Got to checkout why the speedo is not working, and one dash light out. Nice to be back on the road, especially with AC! Really surprised at no other leaks with all that I did.

**Boog** · 09-15-2018, 12:06 AM

{I used paint stir sticks for all my bolts. I have a small glass bead cabinet so blast, paint and hang to dry. There's only about 1500 pieces of hardware to do, not that bad. LOL[/QUOTE]}

I use a piece of masonite pegboard for painting bolts. The holes are already drilled.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-15-2018, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

It takes a lot of patience and dedication. I used paint stir sticks for all my bolts. I have a small glass bead cabinet so blast, paint and hang to dry. There's only about 1500 pieces of hardware to do, not that bad. LOL

No kidding, lots of parts, especially A/C. Your parts look awesome. I ended up with black zinc. Unfortunately, some of the new parts I'm getting are plain and yellow zinc, so looks like I'll have another batch

VWNate1 · 09-15-2018, 09:43 AM

I'm impressed but why not just paint the hardware on the finished, assembled engine like done when it was new ? .

72c20customcamper · 09-15-2018, 09:54 AM

Installed the FCF seat lowering kit. It's wonderful now that I can see out the windshield when the wipers are on

. Before my line of sight was just above the wipers path.

Metaldoc · 09-15-2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

{I used paint stir sticks for all my bolts. I have a small glass bead cabinet so blast, paint and hang to dry. There's only about 1500 pieces of hardware to do, not that bad. LOL

}

I use a piece of masonite pegboard for painting bolts. The holes are already drilled.[/QUOTE]

That's perfect , never thought of it. Great idea and you could lay it out on the boards as per location of install.

Lanman1972 · 09-15-2018, 11:46 AM

Installed a little Mar-K trim!

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-15-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lanman1972

Installed a little Mar-K trim!

Looks great!

**rustytruck50** · 09-15-2018, 09:22 PM

I agree!!!!

Mikes68C10 · 09-16-2018, 03:11 PM

Sold her! Sad day indeed... A truck junkie (the mechanic whose been working on her for me) bought her about 10 days ago. When I told him I had to relocate to Connecticut. He begged me to sell and keep "Long-Green" my C10 from the bad winters and salty roads, and offered a very good price. Not my intention, but when the local PA job went away, I knew I couldn't keep all my toys.

Metaldoc · 09-19-2018, 04:18 PM

Out for run today and stopped in to Grant Shwartz that was on Vegas rat rods. He's got a shop here in Ontario just over a half hour away. Super guy and great fabricator.

**Steeveedee** · 09-19-2018, 04:20 PM

Bought a Cold Case radiator Sunday. I'll pop it into my truck when it comes.

chuckTN6772 · 09-19-2018, 09:34 PM

installed CPP 2" modular drop spindles and 3" springs.

twoskies · 09-19-2018, 09:34 PM

picked up my seat

toolboxchev · 09-21-2018, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by twoskies

picked up my seat

Hey that's nice. What did you trade the guy who did the work?

beaterku · 09-21-2018, 07:55 AM

Going going gone. I pulled the 340/th400 to make room for the LS I am building.

twoskies · 09-21-2018, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Hey that's nice. What did you trade the guy who did the work?

Greenbacks , lol

09-12-2018, 08:55 PM	#7253
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Received my Atomic Armadillo Metal Fab door panels and kick panels. This stuff is beautiful, can't wait to install. I ordered lower door pockets and a radio delete to match. Just waiting on USPS to track them down . Also my son was visiting me and made this awesome video for me. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ioZtkKsqLMdQTM8s8 Attached Images

09-12-2018, 09:15 PM	#7255
stevenfromtexas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hewitt, Texas Posts: 444	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II OUCH!!! your teeth look like my avatars teeth.... ok, no more burn outs... __________________ 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"

09-13-2018, 11:49 PM	#7257
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,320	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The second set of intake bolts I've painted for the same truck Brushed on Por-15 engine paint. The pic. aint worth a (&^)^, but it brushes on super.............. Wish I could use the originals bolts, 9 of the 13 bolts I need are original round top flange "M" bolts. A very cool bolt. But I prefer they all match, so these are NOS with a regular head flange "M" bolts. Only $20-25 for the set. That's not all I did............ I'm out for a load of new OER/OEM parts to build this thing, and I received a bunch. They sent the wrong leaf spring shackles, E-brake cables, leaf spring bolts, and the wrong fuel pump to carb tube. The front coils are wrong too, and they're banged up anyway. Oh sure, "the build end will be so easy", I can barely start. Can only imagine what it takes to build a mod. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 09-14-2018 at 12:05 AM.

09-14-2018, 02:52 AM	#7258
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Oh sure, "the build end will be so easy", I can barely start. Can only imagine what it takes to build a mod.[/QUOTE] It takes a lot of patience and dedication. I used paint stir sticks for all my bolts. I have a small glass bead cabinet so blast, paint and hang to dry. There's only about 1500 pieces of hardware to do, not that bad. LOL Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

09-14-2018, 10:01 PM	#7259
ZEKE68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast, Florida Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my truck running this week after eleven months of work, and drove around the neighborhood last night. Today I drove it down town to get some oil for a oil change. Every thing looks pretty good so far. Still need to do some idle tuning, and I have a power steering pump leak I have to replace. Got to checkout why the speedo is not working, and one dash light out. Nice to be back on the road, especially with AC! Really surprised at no other leaks with all that I did. __________________ 1968 SWB Step Side, Big Block, 4L80E , Running!

09-15-2018, 12:06 AM	#7260
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II {I used paint stir sticks for all my bolts. I have a small glass bead cabinet so blast, paint and hang to dry. There's only about 1500 pieces of hardware to do, not that bad. LOL[/QUOTE]} I use a piece of masonite pegboard for painting bolts. The holes are already drilled. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross Last edited by Boog; 09-15-2018 at 07:54 AM.

09-15-2018, 09:43 AM	#7262
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,664	Engine Painting I'm impressed but why not just paint the hardware on the finished, assembled engine like done when it was new ? . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

09-15-2018, 09:54 AM	#7263
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,713	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed the FCF seat lowering kit. It's wonderful now that I can see out the windshield when the wipers are on . Before my line of sight was just above the wipers path. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-15-2018, 11:46 AM	#7265
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed a little Mar-K trim! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

09-15-2018, 09:22 PM	#7267
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I agree!!!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

09-16-2018, 03:11 PM	#7268
Mikes68C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Waynesboro, PA Posts: 113	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Sold her! Sad day indeed... A truck junkie (the mechanic whose been working on her for me) bought her about 10 days ago. When I told him I had to relocate to Connecticut. He begged me to sell and keep "Long-Green" my C10 from the bad winters and salty roads, and offered a very good price. Not my intention, but when the local PA job went away, I knew I couldn't keep all my toys. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB Fleet-Wood, 2-WD, 327, 4-Bbl, Auto, 12-Bolt, Bone Stock. >POOF!< Sold 9/8/2018. New owner is local to Waynesboro PA and will take excellent care of her. He also owns a 69 Z28 SS Option car. 1998 Camaro SS, LS1, A4, 3.42. Free Tune - Stock 13.08 @ 106.55 >Lightening Strikes Again!< Sold 9/9/2018 she too will be well cared for as 1 of 45 produced in blue, with Auto and no T-roof.

09-19-2018, 04:18 PM	#7269
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Out for run today and stopped in to Grant Shwartz that was on Vegas rat rods. He's got a shop here in Ontario just over a half hour away. Super guy and great fabricator. __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

09-19-2018, 04:20 PM	#7270
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,673	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Bought a Cold Case radiator Sunday. I'll pop it into my truck when it comes. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-19-2018, 09:34 PM	#7271
chuckTN6772 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Petersburg TN Posts: 7	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II installed CPP 2" modular drop spindles and 3" springs. Attached Images

09-19-2018, 09:34 PM	#7272
twoskies Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: kokomo,indiana Posts: 336	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II picked up my seat Attached Images __________________ A Little Better Every Day Cancer Survivor, most dont know what they have until its gone, appreciate everything



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09-21-2018, 07:55 AM	#7274
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Going going gone. I pulled the 340/th400 to make room for the LS I am building. Attached Images __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel

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