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DUD2STUD · 07-05-2013, 09:23 PM

Didn't do any thing to the truck per say but I did pick up an Edelbrock intake and a Holley carb from my brother n law. Then put an electric choke on it. What a pain that was with Holleys photo copied instructions that were so dark I could barley read them
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Don Quixote · 07-05-2013, 09:30 PM

I was out in the pouring rain trying to track down a windshield leak I had had fixed a month ago. Around here if you want something done right you have to do it yourself. While I was at it and had the cowl off I reattached my antenna. Same guys that "fixed" my windshield broke off the connection. Saw that I really need to replace my rear window seal, may invest in a slider while I am at it. Originally, I had set out to clean up my front brakes and repack my wheel bearings. That's what I get for thinking...

Don Quixote · 07-05-2013, 09:36 PM

I almost forgot that I took a lawnmower shutoff cable, cut it in half and tied it to measure with a carrick bend and now I can slide my seat back and forth for the first time in 17 years.

farmall · 07-05-2013, 10:38 PM

Installed inner and outer grills, light bezels, bumper, and front lens.
Snaggletooth no more.

Next is new rubber floor, arm rests, dash pad, peddle pads, crank doughnuts, dome light, and seat cover. The visors are perfect.

**blazercrazy70** · 07-05-2013, 11:38 PM

Replaced some rotted gas lines and started putting on my new chrome bumper and started rubbing out the old paint. What a difference with a bit of elbow grease can make on the old faded paint.

junkyard · 07-06-2013, 01:13 AM

Bought 2 more. Because I'm insane.

**bignbad** · 07-06-2013, 09:28 PM

I kinda made a key out of site out of mind blend in with the rest of the knobs p.s there a hidden kill switch you need to turn on before you turn then knob/key... all but looks like it belongs there push button would be cool maybe in the future the key knob will be push button

Towstrap · 07-06-2013, 10:10 PM

thats coooool

*Jases stepside* · 07-06-2013, 10:56 PM

Restored my dash, welded up and smoothed out someone's old cb mount lol
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dnd1978 · 07-06-2013, 11:27 PM

Stared running fuel lines. A 1/2 line with a 3/8 return with All stainless. I'm waiting on a couple fittings to fining the job.
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dnd1978 · 07-06-2013, 11:28 PM

More
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PAWS 72 · 07-07-2013, 01:30 AM

Took mother in law for a little ride in HER truck tonight.She asked my wife what I had planned for the nite,the cruise inn or what, and she wanted to go riding for a little while tonite.

Couldnt tell her no.She has been the banker on the truck.

Her and the father in law used to ride around on Sat. afternoons in the truck and I guess she had him on her mine tonite.Father in law passed away suddenly back in Feb.2000.He was planning on retiring in Oct. of 2000.He was going to do a complete frame off but we didnt make it.

Sorry for being long winded.

PAWS 72 · 07-07-2013, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bignbad

I kinda made a key out of site out of mind blend in with the rest of the knobs p.s there a hidden kill switch you need to turn on before you turn then knob/key... all but looks like it belongs there push button would be cool maybe in the future the key knob will be push button

I like that. Neat idea.

ekgguy · 07-07-2013, 12:32 PM

I have been looking all over the Houston and surrounding areas for a new bed. The one that I have as can bee seen in previous pictures was a little crumpled and the floor looked like swiss cheese.

We took a little vacation to Stratford, OK last week and on the OK City craigslist up there, found this:

Guy up there had bought it for his project and then wrecked the truck before getting to use it.

Best part...... $100

Problem..... getting it back to Texas. I guess that is a good problem.

ole dollor · 07-07-2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bignbad

I kinda made a key out of site out of mind blend in with the rest of the knobs p.s there a hidden kill switch you need to turn on before you turn then knob/key... all but looks like it belongs there push button would be cool maybe in the future the key knob will be push button

i like it to , looks great.

vegadesign · 07-07-2013, 02:29 PM

Someone stole my dealership license plate frame from1948.
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ole dollor · 07-07-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vegadesign

Someone stole my dealership license plate frame from1948.
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man that sucks....hope you find it on the thief's car, and get it back

sboris · 07-07-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bignbad

I kinda made a key out of site out of mind blend in with the rest of the knobs p.s there a hidden kill switch you need to turn on before you turn then knob/key... all but looks like it belongs there push button would be cool maybe in the future the key knob will be push button

Man that's cool.. I don't think I've seen that one
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sboris · 07-07-2013, 09:13 PM

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sboris · 07-07-2013, 09:14 PM

Got the body panels hung and aligned. All but the hood. I need a buddy for that one..
Just experienced what all the fuss is about on new after mark parts! New front fenders and the pass side stuck out at the bottom 3/8" by the rocker. "Can't shim that". Even put the old fender back just check, and fit like a glove. Oh well that's all done now.
Couple flaws yet to touch up, hopefully headed to paint in August...

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ole dollor · 07-07-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sboris

Got the body panels hung and aligned. All but the hood. I need a buddy for that one..
Just experienced what all the fuss is about on new after mark parts! New front fenders and the pass side stuck out at the bottom 3/8" by the rocker. "Can't shim that". Even put the old fender back just check, and fit like a glove. Oh well that's all done now.
Couple flaws yet to touch up, hopefully headed to paint in August...

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looking good....good work.

Expat_dude · 07-07-2013, 09:42 PM

Back glass in

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mud.man.rj · 07-07-2013, 09:48 PM

ya it is looking good isn't it. I like a good 4x4 up here were I live, kind of need one and handy all year round.

OregonNed · 07-07-2013, 10:12 PM

I spent a couple of hours removing the old window tint film from the back window. Much cleaner now.
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magwakeenercew2jh · 07-07-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Expat_dude

Back glass in

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Seriously nice.

Can someone possibly post a link to where in the Forum I might find a thread re: switching over to disks in the rear for a '71 5-lug? Maybe a "how to" on the disk e-brake set up I've seen?

Thanks.

07-05-2013, 09:23 PM	#7351
DUD2STUD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rohnert park, CA Posts: 139	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Didn't do any thing to the truck per say but I did pick up an Edelbrock intake and a Holley carb from my brother n law. Then put an electric choke on it. What a pain that was with Holleys photo copied instructions that were so dark I could barley read them Posted via Mobile Device

07-05-2013, 09:30 PM	#7352
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I was out in the pouring rain trying to track down a windshield leak I had had fixed a month ago. Around here if you want something done right you have to do it yourself. While I was at it and had the cowl off I reattached my antenna. Same guys that "fixed" my windshield broke off the connection. Saw that I really need to replace my rear window seal, may invest in a slider while I am at it. Originally, I had set out to clean up my front brakes and repack my wheel bearings. That's what I get for thinking... __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

07-05-2013, 09:36 PM	#7353
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I almost forgot that I took a lawnmower shutoff cable, cut it in half and tied it to measure with a carrick bend and now I can slide my seat back and forth for the first time in 17 years. __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

07-05-2013, 10:38 PM	#7354
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 723	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed inner and outer grills, light bezels, bumper, and front lens. Snaggletooth no more. Next is new rubber floor, arm rests, dash pad, peddle pads, crank doughnuts, dome light, and seat cover. The visors are perfect. __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

07-05-2013, 11:38 PM	#7355
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced some rotted gas lines and started putting on my new chrome bumper and started rubbing out the old paint. What a difference with a bit of elbow grease can make on the old faded paint.

07-06-2013, 01:13 AM	#7356
junkyard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: OAKDALE, CALIFORNIA Posts: 166	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bought 2 more. Because I'm insane.

07-06-2013, 09:28 PM	#7357
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I kinda made a key out of site out of mind blend in with the rest of the knobs p.s there a hidden kill switch you need to turn on before you turn then knob/key... all but looks like it belongs there push button would be cool maybe in the future the key knob will be push button Attached Images __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric

07-06-2013, 10:10 PM	#7358
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: What did you do to your truck today! thats coooool

07-06-2013, 10:56 PM	#7359
Jases stepside Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 25	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Restored my dash, welded up and smoothed out someone's old cb mount lol Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-06-2013, 11:27 PM	#7360
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Stared running fuel lines. A 1/2 line with a 3/8 return with All stainless. I'm waiting on a couple fittings to fining the job. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

07-06-2013, 11:28 PM	#7361
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: What did you do to your truck today! More Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

07-07-2013, 01:30 AM	#7362
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took mother in law for a little ride in HER truck tonight.She asked my wife what I had planned for the nite,the cruise inn or what, and she wanted to go riding for a little while tonite. Couldnt tell her no.She has been the banker on the truck. Her and the father in law used to ride around on Sat. afternoons in the truck and I guess she had him on her mine tonite.Father in law passed away suddenly back in Feb.2000.He was planning on retiring in Oct. of 2000.He was going to do a complete frame off but we didnt make it. Sorry for being long winded.

07-07-2013, 12:32 PM	#7364
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I have been looking all over the Houston and surrounding areas for a new bed. The one that I have as can bee seen in previous pictures was a little crumpled and the floor looked like swiss cheese. We took a little vacation to Stratford, OK last week and on the OK City craigslist up there, found this: Guy up there had bought it for his project and then wrecked the truck before getting to use it. Best part...... $100 Problem..... getting it back to Texas. I guess that is a good problem. __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

07-07-2013, 02:29 PM	#7366
vegadesign Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: murfreesboro, TN Posts: 743	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Someone stole my dealership license plate frame from1948. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "its not a hobby, It's a Lifestyle" . bagged and soon to be bodied 70 longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564028

07-07-2013, 09:13 PM	#7369
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07-07-2013, 09:14 PM	#7370
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the body panels hung and aligned. All but the hood. I need a buddy for that one.. Just experienced what all the fuss is about on new after mark parts! New front fenders and the pass side stuck out at the bottom 3/8" by the rocker. "Can't shim that". Even put the old fender back just check, and fit like a glove. Oh well that's all done now. Couple flaws yet to touch up, hopefully headed to paint in August... Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

07-07-2013, 09:42 PM	#7372
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Back glass in Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

07-07-2013, 09:48 PM	#7373
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! ya it is looking good isn't it. I like a good 4x4 up here were I live, kind of need one and handy all year round.

07-07-2013, 10:12 PM	#7374
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I spent a couple of hours removing the old window tint film from the back window. Much cleaner now. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

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