What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 294 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66clow · 10-05-2018, 07:14 PM

Originally ordered the wrong bedsills, so had to fix it the hard way. By cutting them down. I ordered metal sills versus wood sills. I just bought a MIG welder this week so I was able to try my first welds

. Not pretty but it got the job done and good practice for me. Only you and me will know how ugly they are LOL. But at least my body lines line up better now.

cornerstone · 10-05-2018, 09:38 PM

I wish my first welds looked that good! Nice work. Still love that truck. Looks real purdy!

VWNate1 · 10-05-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Yes I agree. I have it sitting in the garage just haven't took the time to mount it yet!

That's a nice original spotlight, the little cap on top thing can be found that says "GM", "CHEVY" or "GMC" if you hunt around .

I was told those white plastic handles are back in production again (?) .

The correct mounting kits are dirt cheap and include the proper paper template to mark the holes -AND- a drilling guide so even thumblethumbs like _me_ can install these lights cleanly .

Welding looks good, it's not really important how it looks, the penetration is what's critical .

cornerstone · 10-08-2018, 12:14 AM

Put the cab and bed back on to see how far back I can move my engine. Plus it was a little motivation to see it as a vehicle instead of just a pile of parts.

El_sniderino · 10-08-2018, 11:07 PM

Panel came with these van buckets. Couldn’t stand them found a bench frame with foam on Craigslist. Couldn’t find covers for a 68 so made this guy from scratch. A pattern would have helped a lot

Andy4639 · 10-13-2018, 08:13 PM

Worked on the ramp some more today. Installed a old set of radiator support panels to force the air through the radiator and put some black foam all the way around the shroud.
I also cut the panel to access the over flow for the radiator.

I added some lights to to the back of the truck. For night time loading and tailgater's!

You Tube

weq92f · 10-13-2018, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

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I added some lights to to the back of the truck. For ... tailgater's!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=APP6gvnQYgw

Good idea! LOL

Dad's72 · 10-14-2018, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Slowguy

One more with an “almost” after. Not today but last week. What I was talking about when I said never ending cleaning!

Is that one of those power washer wands that mixes sand with high pressured water to wet blast the rust away? How did it work out for you? How long to clean your frame?

66clow · 10-14-2018, 06:18 PM

Completed the restoration on my flip and sold it. Got back on the 69 to figure out what I want to do with the paint. Go back to the fake patina or shine it up. Made an extension cord for the welder.

72c20customcamper · 10-14-2018, 06:49 PM

New harmonic balancer, radiator hoses and belts been chasing down a vibration and noticed the rubber was bulging out on one side. Smooth as silk now even at 75. With a 4:10 rear that's about as high as i want to push it.

Jacoby · 10-14-2018, 07:41 PM

New wheels and tires. It was on original steelies and possibly the original tires. Needless to say it had 4 flats. Now I can roll it around in anticipation of bed removal next weekend.

KQQL IT · 10-15-2018, 12:40 AM

7 qts of Mobil delvac
Wix 51794
And greased til I ran out.

Pitman arm is done.
Frame is looking like hell around the steering box.

Cab supports look terrible

And missed the show in Madera.

**3757chevy** · 10-15-2018, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacoby

New wheels and tires. It was on original steelies and possibly the original tires. Needless to say it had 4 flats. Now I can roll it around in anticipation of bed removal next weekend.

That looks like a nice survivor truck .

You need to check out this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773153

Jacoby · 10-15-2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

That looks like a nice survivor truck .

You need to check out this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=773153

I just saw that thread this morning. Mines a 68 50th but the original paint has been covered with whatever is on it now. I have no idea why it was repainted as the paint is chipping in places and the original gold underneath looks to be in good shape. Whoever painted it didn’t give 2 turds because they didn’t even bother to tape off the chrome “Chevrolet” lettering on the hood, they just painted right over it.

72c20customcamper · 10-15-2018, 09:23 AM

Oh and I put on new fender emblems.

**Beau2a** · 10-15-2018, 10:02 AM

Finished installing my new gauges.

beaterku · 10-15-2018, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Beau2a

Finished installing my new gauges.

Are these the classic vhx from Pro Performance? If so, how do you like them?

***Liz*** · 10-15-2018, 12:35 PM

continued here

10-05-2018, 07:14 PM	#7326
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Originally ordered the wrong bedsills, so had to fix it the hard way. By cutting them down. I ordered metal sills versus wood sills. I just bought a MIG welder this week so I was able to try my first welds . Not pretty but it got the job done and good practice for me. Only you and me will know how ugly they are LOL. But at least my body lines line up better now. Attached Images

10-05-2018, 09:38 PM	#7327
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I wish my first welds looked that good! Nice work. Still love that truck. Looks real purdy!

10-08-2018, 12:14 AM	#7329
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put the cab and bed back on to see how far back I can move my engine. Plus it was a little motivation to see it as a vehicle instead of just a pile of parts. Attached Images

10-08-2018, 11:07 PM	#7330
El_sniderino Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 3	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Panel came with these van buckets. Couldn’t stand them found a bench frame with foam on Craigslist. Couldn’t find covers for a 68 so made this guy from scratch. A pattern would have helped a lot Attached Images

10-14-2018, 06:18 PM	#7334
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Completed the restoration on my flip and sold it. Got back on the 69 to figure out what I want to do with the paint. Go back to the fake patina or shine it up. Made an extension cord for the welder. Attached Images

10-14-2018, 06:49 PM	#7335
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,630	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New harmonic balancer, radiator hoses and belts been chasing down a vibration and noticed the rubber was bulging out on one side. Smooth as silk now even at 75. With a 4:10 rear that's about as high as i want to push it. __________________ 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.

10-14-2018, 07:41 PM	#7336
Jacoby Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Dallas Posts: 43	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New wheels and tires. It was on original steelies and possibly the original tires. Needless to say it had 4 flats. Now I can roll it around in anticipation of bed removal next weekend.

10-15-2018, 12:40 AM	#7337
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II 7 qts of Mobil delvac Wix 51794 And greased til I ran out. Pitman arm is done. Frame is looking like hell around the steering box. Cab supports look terrible And missed the show in Madera. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-15-2018, 09:23 AM	#7340
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,630	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Oh and I put on new fender emblems. Attached Images __________________ 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.

10-15-2018, 10:02 AM	#7341
Beau2a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enumclaw WA Posts: 267	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished installing my new gauges. Attached Images

10-15-2018, 12:35 PM	#7343
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,762	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II continued here



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