What did you do to your truck today part II. - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

earl84 · 02-03-2014, 02:19 PM

The past several days I got my big block cleaned up and painted and picked up an entire crossmember from a '79 C20 to swap in and got it cleaned up. Got a lot of new parts coming for both prior to installing. Will do the final cleanup and paint on the crossmember after getting the parts installed.

wayno · 02-03-2014, 04:28 PM

Busy couple of days - got the front fenders all mounted with prothane bushings for the cab and up front. Cleaned up the gauges getting that ready to go back in - and cut down the rubber mounts that hold in the radiator so my new champion radiator will fit inside it without bending the bracket. Ready to put the new shroud and fan on tonight... busy boy.

mr andrerson · 02-03-2014, 06:34 PM

looking good Wayno!! who's A arms are you using? what size rim/tire combo are you using?

mr andrerson · 02-03-2014, 06:38 PM

didnt see your build til after i posted... duh. That PB stuff is sure purty..

wayno · 02-03-2014, 09:47 PM

Yeah man - the PB stuff definitely makes it look real good. Got the fan mounted to the shroud... shroud attached to radiator and cut the upper radiator hose. I also fabricated up a bracket and lengthened things to get the manual clutch back into operation. Need to do some grinding and clean up my welds... but I think it might work. Lastly, put some of the chrome bolts attaching the fenders to the radiator core.

wayno · 02-03-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mr andrerson

looking good Wayno!! who's A arms are you using? what size rim/tire combo are you using?

Thanks man. Running 255/35 R20's - the plan is to make delmo specials out of them.

Lugnutz65 · 02-03-2014, 10:29 PM

Got my C50 grille out and stripped some paint. Bowtie gets removed and the badge will be relocated to the center area. I also put some POR-15 on the back of my grille support and original grille.

endlessearth · 02-04-2014, 12:04 PM

Notice anything unusual?

TJ's Chevy · 02-04-2014, 12:10 PM

You pulled the motor??? Painted the bay???? And I see some strange contraption cup on each side.....

endlessearth · 02-04-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

You pulled the motor??? Painted the bay???? And I see some strange contraption cup on each side.....

Cold air intake tubes. Rubber hoses will run from those tubes to a modified air cleaner assembly.

TJ's Chevy · 02-04-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by endlessearth

Cold air intake tubes. Rubber hoses will run from those tubes to a modified air cleaner assembly.

Nice addition...I might have to use that idea. lol.

Lugnutz65 · 02-04-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

You pulled the motor??? Painted the bay???? And I see some strange contraption cup on each side.....

Strange? Not at all! You, my friend, have not watched enough James Bond movies.

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Originally Posted by endlessearth

Cold air intake tubes. Rubber hoses will run from those tubes to a modified air cleaner assembly.

Cold air intake. That's what you are supposed to think! Hah! (evil chuckle comes on now if you had audio enhanced subscription). Those are cleverly disguised ROCKET LAUNCHERS! Get outa my way or else!

TJ's Chevy · 02-04-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Strange? Not at all! You, my friend, have not watched enough James Bond movies.

Cold air intake. That's what you are supposed to think! Hah! (evil chuckle comes on now if you had audio enhanced subscription). Those are cleverly disguised ROCKET LAUNCHERS! Get outa my way or else!

HAHAHHHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HEEHEEHEEEHEE!!!!!!! Good one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well...come to think of it....I never even heard of James Bond...probably cause I am to young.

ChrisDollins · 02-04-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Got my C50 grille out and stripped some paint. Bowtie gets removed and the badge will be relocated to the center area. I also put some POR-15 on the back of my grille support and original grille.

Cool! I always thought that would look good! What are your plans for it? Painting, getting it chromed or leaving as is? Either way is cool. Want to see a pic on the truck.

Chris

Lugnutz65 · 02-04-2014, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisDollins

Cool! I always thought that would look good! What are your plans for it? Painting, getting it chromed or leaving as is? Either way is cool. Want to see a pic on the truck.

Chris

I pulled the grille from this bus. The chromed grille in the second photo is from a build here on the forum. Maggie's Custom - scroll down to post #444.

I have not decided if I will do the chrome or paint. Since I have not decided on the paint for the truck yet, all options are open, . . . . BUT I GOTTA SAY THAT CHROME REALLY LOOKS GREAT. I don't wanna copy, but if it looks good, it's hard to do something less.

ChrisDollins · 02-04-2014, 08:41 PM

Holy cow that does look good! Wish I would've seen that before I ordered my normal one. I wouldn't worry about copying, what looks good, looks good! This is all I've done today. Snow day so built legos with the family. This is as close to 60-66 as I can get with what we have lol.

Chris

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 04:04 AM

stripped, repaired,retaped the entire oem harness oh and saved $$$ by not needing to get a new harness

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 04:06 AM

more harness pics

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 04:09 AM

found some crusty AC44 plugs cheap, before and after a little elbow grease...

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 04:11 AM

copper gasket of course

markeb01 · 02-05-2014, 04:44 AM

Resolved a couple of last minute bugs and wrapped up the Ron Francis rewire. I'm glad to have the truck back in service after most of 3 weeks down time.

65Gregg · 02-05-2014, 10:09 AM

Changed the oil and filter on mine. Every time I do this I cuss my long tube headers for being in the way of the filter but get over it as soon as I start the engine and listen to the exhaust. I decided to use a K&N oil filter this time because it has a 1" nut on the canister which will make removal easier on the next change.

endlessearth · 02-05-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Strange? Not at all! You, my friend, have not watched enough James Bond movies.

Cold air intake. That's what you are supposed to think! Hah! (evil chuckle comes on now if you had audio enhanced subscription). Those are cleverly disguised ROCKET LAUNCHERS! Get outa my way or else!

You found me out. Those are rocket tubes to be used for clearing busy intersections.

**pimpston65** · 02-05-2014, 09:33 PM

got me 2 yards of SMS's 65 C10 finest from the brown truck guy

**jayoldschool** · 02-05-2014, 09:46 PM

Very nice (and very expensive).

02-03-2014, 02:19 PM	#51
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. The past several days I got my big block cleaned up and painted and picked up an entire crossmember from a '79 C20 to swap in and got it cleaned up. Got a lot of new parts coming for both prior to installing. Will do the final cleanup and paint on the crossmember after getting the parts installed. Attached Images

02-03-2014, 04:28 PM	#52
wayno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woolwich Twp, NJ Posts: 445	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Busy couple of days - got the front fenders all mounted with prothane bushings for the cab and up front. Cleaned up the gauges getting that ready to go back in - and cut down the rubber mounts that hold in the radiator so my new champion radiator will fit inside it without bending the bracket. Ready to put the new shroud and fan on tonight... busy boy. Attached Images __________________ 64 Step Side - The Mistress

02-03-2014, 06:34 PM	#53
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. looking good Wayno!! who's A arms are you using? what size rim/tire combo are you using?

02-03-2014, 06:38 PM	#54
mr andrerson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: riverside ca Posts: 152	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. didnt see your build til after i posted... duh. That PB stuff is sure purty..

02-03-2014, 09:47 PM	#55
wayno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woolwich Twp, NJ Posts: 445	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Yeah man - the PB stuff definitely makes it look real good. Got the fan mounted to the shroud... shroud attached to radiator and cut the upper radiator hose. I also fabricated up a bracket and lengthened things to get the manual clutch back into operation. Need to do some grinding and clean up my welds... but I think it might work. Lastly, put some of the chrome bolts attaching the fenders to the radiator core. Attached Images __________________ 64 Step Side - The Mistress

02-03-2014, 10:29 PM	#57
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Got my C50 grille out and stripped some paint. Bowtie gets removed and the badge will be relocated to the center area. I also put some POR-15 on the back of my grille support and original grille. Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

02-04-2014, 12:04 PM	#58
endlessearth Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 373	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Notice anything unusual?

02-04-2014, 12:10 PM	#59
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. You pulled the motor??? Painted the bay???? And I see some strange contraption cup on each side..... __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

02-04-2014, 08:41 PM	#66
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Holy cow that does look good! Wish I would've seen that before I ordered my normal one. I wouldn't worry about copying, what looks good, looks good! This is all I've done today. Snow day so built legos with the family. This is as close to 60-66 as I can get with what we have lol. Chris Attached Images __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

02-05-2014, 04:04 AM	#67
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. stripped, repaired,retaped the entire oem harness oh and saved $$$ by not needing to get a new harness Attached Images

02-05-2014, 04:06 AM	#68
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. more harness pics Attached Images

02-05-2014, 04:09 AM	#69
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. found some crusty AC44 plugs cheap, before and after a little elbow grease... Attached Images Last edited by pimpston65; 02-05-2014 at 04:10 AM. Reason: more info

02-05-2014, 04:11 AM	#70
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. copper gasket of course Attached Images

02-05-2014, 04:44 AM	#71
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Resolved a couple of last minute bugs and wrapped up the Ron Francis rewire. I'm glad to have the truck back in service after most of 3 weeks down time. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

02-05-2014, 10:09 AM	#72
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Changed the oil and filter on mine. Every time I do this I cuss my long tube headers for being in the way of the filter but get over it as soon as I start the engine and listen to the exhaust. I decided to use a K&N oil filter this time because it has a 1" nut on the canister which will make removal easier on the next change. __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain



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02-05-2014, 09:33 PM	#74
pimpston65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. got me 2 yards of SMS's 65 C10 finest from the brown truck guy Attached Images

02-05-2014, 09:46 PM	#75
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,168	Re: What did you do to your truck today part II. Very nice (and very expensive).

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