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hyarbour · 11-23-2013, 08:19 PM

Picked up a passenger bed side and made arrangments with salvage yard to get a new windshield (new to me anyway). Now if the weather would just cooperate I could do some actual work on it. Where the hell is this global warming people a complaining about!

lyrikz · 11-26-2013, 12:23 PM

I sold it.

Tachout · 11-23-2013, 11:08 PM

Rebuilt the Right front brakes again, fixed the backing plate and got a new wheel cylinder in there. A bolt broke on the back of the Wheel cylinder, and it came loose. No brakes on the freeway sucks. Also got a set of mirrors in that I wanted. Going to pull the mirrors off the truck tomorrow, and install the new ones. Might then be able to see whats behind me.

Cheezer_72 · 11-24-2013, 12:02 AM

Headed out for a can of spray paint, and refreshed my door panels. I read it on someone else's thread, great idea, looks like new, and saved money. Don't mind the speakers I have not put a new sound system in yet, haha.

Nick Goldsmith · 11-24-2013, 08:21 PM

Switched my 67 K20 from Armstrong steering to power steering. Finally finished yesterday. Had to shorten the drag link to get it to line up. also had to fabricate a mounting bracket for the pump. Bought one on Ebay but did not fit. Not really sure what motor I have or what the pump came off of? also not 100% sure what the steering gear came off of so the pressure hose I bought had the wrong fittings for both ends. had to fab that up as well.. Works great though!

ole dollor · 11-24-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Goldsmith

Switched my 67 K20 from Armstrong steering to power steering. Finally finished yesterday. Had to shorten the drag link to get it to line up. also had to fabricate a mounting bracket for the pump. Bought one on Ebay but did not fit. Not really sure what motor I have or what the pump came off of? also not 100% sure what the steering gear came off of so the pressure hose I bought had the wrong fittings for both ends. had to fab that up as well.. Works great though!

yes power steering is great, my old non power was almost locked down so when I put on power steering it was a big difference. that's one tough looking truck you have there. made for working hard.

Nick Goldsmith · 11-24-2013, 09:24 PM

Yea. the old Armstrong steering gear was completly shot. It was incredibly hard to move. can't believe that somehow I managed to plow with it last winter.

colgad · 11-24-2013, 11:51 PM

Painted the tailgate, fitting the bed (in primer) tomorrow so I can drill the wood bed. Then remove and paint and reassemble.

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-24-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by colgad

Painted the tailgate, fitting the bed (in primer) tomorrow so I can drill the wood bed. Then remove and paint and reassemble.

Now THERE's a shop!!!!

colgad · 11-25-2013, 12:00 AM

My camera phone makes it look bigger than it is.

mud.man.rj · 11-25-2013, 12:04 AM

I'm with you Mag, shop looks a lot bigger than mine, nice.

jbassC10 · 11-25-2013, 12:05 AM

In stalled the New LMC tailgate! Painful-for the first time, but with wisdom from the wise on this forum, everything is possible!

Check out my profile and see the success as of now, of the entire front and rear Brake Swap out! 4/6 drop is ordered and in the mail! California to Arkansas!

eagleuh1 · 11-25-2013, 10:55 AM

jbassC10, have you had your truck on the road much. Haven't seen it around Russellville. Thought I'd seen most of them. Nice looking truck. Jim

jbassC10 · 11-26-2013, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by eagleuh1

jbassC10, have you had your truck on the road much. Haven't seen it around Russellville. Thought I'd seen most of them. Nice looking truck. Jim

Hey!
Trucks in Conway at a buddies where were close to finishing it up! I'll Possibly have it over here in Russellville a week or so from now getting ready to move home(Yellvile ar). and of course show it to some college buddies!

:-) I hope yours is treating you well!!

eagleuh1 · 11-26-2013, 07:23 AM

Its earning its keep hauling and pulling construction supplies now. Just about finished the new guage console with electric speedo for the 5.3.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1385424976

Andy4639 · 11-26-2013, 10:22 AM

Redid the door panels in my truck a few days ago.

Also installed road kill inside the doors while I had them a part!

PAWS 72 · 11-26-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Redid the door panels in my truck a few days ago.

Also installed road kill inside the doors while I had them a part!

Tell any difference Andy?

OregonNed · 11-25-2013, 04:49 PM

I just went out yesterday in the carport and checked the dryer sheets and made sure no vagrant rodents were setting up shop..

VWNate1 · 11-25-2013, 06:19 PM

Remember to change those dryer sheets every month or you'll get an unpleasant surprise....

I just came back from running errands in my stalling out C/10 W/ 250 I6 & TH350 , two footing it through dense L.A. traffic isn't my idea of fun .

I stopped to fill the tank and did a fuel economy check ~G , not bad for an old clapped out pickup truck .

In The Ten Ring · 11-25-2013, 08:16 PM

I removed all the trim (moulding) from the fender I bought from Jeremiah King. (It came off amazingly easy). Then I ran it over to the body shop to fix the UPS damage.

**Razorbacker** · 11-26-2013, 11:52 AM

I got my Aux Battery system working on my longhorn. A big thanks to Roger Koop for the harness, fits and works great. Now I have 12V power at the back of the truck via the camper harness.

harrydunn · 11-26-2013, 12:44 PM

Replaced my non-functioning AM radio.

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-26-2013, 09:52 PM

Played with glove box stuff while I wait for the new alt.

Nice day. So I was also under the hood cleaning up a little.

In the mail came some faux leather sheeting.

I'm trying to figure out if I want to match the cluster by getting a *real* chrome glove box and covering the center with an insert of this stuff, or just stop all the madness and paint it the color of the dash.

Dano69c10 · 11-27-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Played with glove box stuff while I wait for the new alt...

In the mail came some faux leather sheeting....

Where'd you get that sheeting? That's exactly what I've been looking for for my glove box door.

Thanx
Dano

magwakeenercew2jh · 11-27-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dano69c10

Where'd you get that sheeting? That's exactly what I've been looking for for my glove box door.

Thanx
Dano

I'll look for the site.

But PM me your snail mail addy and I'll send you enough to do your g-box door.

11-23-2013, 08:19 PM	#1
hyarbour Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairview, ks Posts: 203	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Picked up a passenger bed side and made arrangments with salvage yard to get a new windshield (new to me anyway). Now if the weather would just cooperate I could do some actual work on it. Where the hell is this global warming people a complaining about!

11-26-2013, 12:23 PM	#2
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,042	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I sold it. __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

11-23-2013, 11:08 PM	#3
Tachout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sandy Utah Posts: 46	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Rebuilt the Right front brakes again, fixed the backing plate and got a new wheel cylinder in there. A bolt broke on the back of the Wheel cylinder, and it came loose. No brakes on the freeway sucks. Also got a set of mirrors in that I wanted. Going to pull the mirrors off the truck tomorrow, and install the new ones. Might then be able to see whats behind me.

11-24-2013, 12:02 AM	#4
Cheezer_72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Port Hueneme, Ca Posts: 20	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Headed out for a can of spray paint, and refreshed my door panels. I read it on someone else's thread, great idea, looks like new, and saved money. Don't mind the speakers I have not put a new sound system in yet, haha. Attached Images

11-24-2013, 08:21 PM	#5
Nick Goldsmith Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pomfret VT Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Switched my 67 K20 from Armstrong steering to power steering. Finally finished yesterday. Had to shorten the drag link to get it to line up. also had to fabricate a mounting bracket for the pump. Bought one on Ebay but did not fit. Not really sure what motor I have or what the pump came off of? also not 100% sure what the steering gear came off of so the pressure hose I bought had the wrong fittings for both ends. had to fab that up as well.. Works great though! Attached Images

11-24-2013, 09:24 PM	#7
Nick Goldsmith Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pomfret VT Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Yea. the old Armstrong steering gear was completly shot. It was incredibly hard to move. can't believe that somehow I managed to plow with it last winter. Attached Images

11-24-2013, 11:51 PM	#8
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Painted the tailgate, fitting the bed (in primer) tomorrow so I can drill the wood bed. Then remove and paint and reassemble. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour Last edited by colgad; 11-24-2013 at 11:54 PM. Reason: Images not correct

11-25-2013, 12:00 AM	#10
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: What did you do to your truck today! My camera phone makes it look bigger than it is. __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

11-25-2013, 12:04 AM	#11
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! I'm with you Mag, shop looks a lot bigger than mine, nice. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

11-25-2013, 12:05 AM	#12
jbassC10 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Russellville AR Posts: 148	Re: What did you do to your truck today! In stalled the New LMC tailgate! Painful-for the first time, but with wisdom from the wise on this forum, everything is possible! Check out my profile and see the success as of now, of the entire front and rear Brake Swap out! 4/6 drop is ordered and in the mail! California to Arkansas! Attached Images

11-25-2013, 10:55 AM	#13
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! jbassC10, have you had your truck on the road much. Haven't seen it around Russellville. Thought I'd seen most of them. Nice looking truck. Jim

11-26-2013, 07:23 AM	#15
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Its earning its keep hauling and pulling construction supplies now. Just about finished the new guage console with electric speedo for the 5.3. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1385424976

11-26-2013, 10:22 AM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Redid the door panels in my truck a few days ago. Also installed road kill inside the doors while I had them a part! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-25-2013, 04:49 PM	#18
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I just went out yesterday in the carport and checked the dryer sheets and made sure no vagrant rodents were setting up shop.. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-25-2013, 06:19 PM	#19
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,625	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Remember to change those dryer sheets every month or you'll get an unpleasant surprise.... I just came back from running errands in my stalling out C/10 W/ 250 I6 & TH350 , two footing it through dense L.A. traffic isn't my idea of fun . I stopped to fill the tank and did a fuel economy check ~G , not bad for an old clapped out pickup truck . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



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11-25-2013, 08:16 PM	#20
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I removed all the trim (moulding) from the fender I bought from Jeremiah King. (It came off amazingly easy). Then I ran it over to the body shop to fix the UPS damage.

11-26-2013, 11:52 AM	#21
Razorbacker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Benton, AR. Posts: 239	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got my Aux Battery system working on my longhorn. A big thanks to Roger Koop for the harness, fits and works great. Now I have 12V power at the back of the truck via the camper harness. Attached Images

11-26-2013, 12:44 PM	#22
harrydunn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 256	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced my non-functioning AM radio. __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 Custom, 96K miles, Purchased New By My Grandparents 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road SR5 1993/2003/2005 Toyota Land Cruisers 2004 Corvette Z06 / 2000 Covette Coupe 2006 Ducati Multistrada 2014 BMW X3 XDrive35i M Sport

11-26-2013, 09:52 PM	#23
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! Played with glove box stuff while I wait for the new alt. Nice day. So I was also under the hood cleaning up a little. In the mail came some faux leather sheeting. I'm trying to figure out if I want to match the cluster by getting a real chrome glove box and covering the center with an insert of this stuff, or just stop all the madness and paint it the color of the dash. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

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