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

**Elliot949** · 01-20-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by adricar1

i put the radiator in and connected the front panel. connected the lights etc. getting near to starting the new motor. rebuilt the th350 and transfer box over Christmas. The more i work on this the more i find that it need more attention. Oh well.

Welcome to the world of restoring old trucks/cars... LOL

jmorri34 · 01-20-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by texjake

Are you replacing the defrost/heater/AC duct hoses too? Why I ask is because I just recently bought some replacements from AutoZone, http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=80248_0_0_ I got this info from a board member on here. I know it's not OEM but cheaper than what LMC is selling. Just a FYI.

Yep replacing it all, the whole ac/heater system will all be brand new from the switches to the vents. Thanks for the information, I just bought the whole LMC pacakge already so its to late for me but hope others take note maybe it will help them!!

BugzC10 · 01-20-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jmorri34

Yep replacing it all, the whole ac/heater system will all be brand new from the switches to the vents. Thanks for the information, I just bought the whole LMC pacakge already so its to late for me but hope others take note maybe it will help them!!

Probably don't need to say this....but keep us posted with pictures of course of your installation.

jmorri34 · 01-20-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jmorri34

Put the new 3 bolt round stock mirrors on, and my new armrests,yanked out all the A/C stuff to get new vintage air system sooner or later, and ready to put the new wiring harness in. Rebuilt the A/C control levers and put in the new chrome ventballs and painted the housings to match the rest of the interior and put in new defroster vents as well with all new vent ducts to boot!! Tomorrow going to put a new trans pan gasket and filter and a new tailshaft seal to try to stop a nuissance tranny leak I have had. Been a busy weekend for me!!

Holding my breath, tranny leak possibly stemmed lol!!

jmorri34 · 01-20-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Probably don't need to say this....but keep us posted with pictures of course of your installation.

I will do it, I actually was going to go with all stock A/C system but I am thinking I might go with vintage air for it but either way I will try to post pics of the installation. I am thinking I might have some used OE stuff out of my truck if I do go with Vintage air though lol bought all the seal stuff and such already!!

Fatherof3 · 01-20-2014, 12:13 PM

Getting ready to do a short bed conversion so with the bed and rear cross member already out it was time to get everything leveled up. I put the truck up on blocks under the front cross member (can't have to many blocks of wood around) and and jack stands just in front of the rear cab mounts. Leveled it with a clear tube of water and then up front tack welded rebar uprights to the bumper brackets. Under the rear of the cab I shimmed the jack stands so everything is true and level. Next I'll do some plumb lines, then I should be ready to starting cutting.

Fatherof3 · 01-20-2014, 12:19 PM

Getting ready to do a short bed conversion so with the bed and rear cross member already out it was time to get everything leveled up. I put the truck up on blocks under the front cross member (can't have to many blocks of wood around) and and jack stands just in front of the rear cab mounts. Leveled it with a clear tube of water and then up front tack welded rebar uprights to the bumper brackets to keep it from being able to teeter any. Under the rear of the cab I shimmed the jack stands so everything is true and level. Next I'll do some plumb lines, then I should be ready to starting cutting.

Fatherof3 · 01-20-2014, 12:40 PM

Oops, don't know how I double posted or how to delete it

BugzC10 · 01-20-2014, 01:24 PM

Great idea on the water tube level.

Fatherof3 · 01-20-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Great idea on the water tube level.

I trust water more than my Harbor Freight Level

OhioDan · 01-20-2014, 05:36 PM

Still sitting out in the garage until warm weather comes back. To old to crawl around on a cold floor anymore.

Fatherof3 · 01-20-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioDan

Still sitting out in the garage until warm weather comes back. To old to crawl around on a cold floor anymore.

As much as I want a bigger shop my little one with a low ceiling gets above 70 degrees real easy with a wood stove. When I do have a bigger shop some day I will miss the little in the winters.

74baggedbug · 01-20-2014, 08:23 PM

New driveshaft, that stopped all of the vibration I had at 60mph

texjake · 01-20-2014, 11:52 PM

Finally got the tailgate panel & trim installed on the tailgate today. Some before & after pics. Had to do something to cover up that hideous bondo job the PO thought at the time was cool to do a smooth tailgate.

ole dollor · 01-21-2014, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by texjake

Finally got the tailgate panel & trim installed on the tailgate today. Some before & after pics. Had to do something to cover up that hideous bondo job the PO thought at the time was cool to do a smooth tailgate.

looking better every time you post .... keep up the good work.

farmerbret · 01-21-2014, 01:13 AM

Went to another junkyard and found an oem air cleaner and 8 lug wheels (white 16x 6.5) and hubcaps from a 72 suburban. After I left, I got my truck and put the wheels on to see if they would fit. They did like a glove. However the hubcaps...not even close on the rear. It didnt even cross my mind that the axles might be different. I found only 1 hubcap from 69 that fit my 3/4 ton. I found tons of 1/2 ton and later hubcaps. One down three to go...

texjake · 01-21-2014, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ole dollor

looking better every time you post .... keep up the good work.

Thanks Ole. It just seems to take some time & money to get these to where you can enjoy driving them. Next plan of attack will be installing the new dash, which means I've got to remove the radio, gauge cluster & glovebox liner. That will be a fun time.

zellway · 01-21-2014, 08:17 AM

Picked up a new wheel for my short bed. popped in the old horn button and I'm one happy camper

stepsider · 01-21-2014, 01:10 PM

Got my Gas door made & installed in my bed. Because my wood is not in the greatest shape, I made this unit in pieces. When I replace the wood I will make a 1 piece sheet metal drop in. What nice about this system is that you can see your gas level by just taking off the cap, also very easy to fill with no back splash.

raider65 · 01-21-2014, 01:44 PM

What kind of tank did you use Stepsider?

Fatherof3 · 01-21-2014, 01:51 PM

Cut it in half, just need to melt it back together now

stepsider · 01-21-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by raider65

What kind of tank did you use Stepsider?

It was in the truck when I got it, Stainless tank with a side angle fill Which I didn't Like. I have looked on line & can't find the maker, might be a custom. Stainless is very hard to work with when drilling & hole saw. Tank is 10 inches deep & holds 20 gallons.

adricar1 · 01-21-2014, 02:45 PM

got the new engine fired up today, and transmission filled up. I do need to get the exhausts made from the manifold though, pretty load.

88fordf150 · 01-21-2014, 05:30 PM

Made a custom SPI tag on the computer.

chevjayfsd · 01-21-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatherof3

Cut it in half, just need to melt it back together now

I've never seen a cut like that before or in this location. What are your plans?

01-20-2014, 12:13 PM	#56
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Getting ready to do a short bed conversion so with the bed and rear cross member already out it was time to get everything leveled up. I put the truck up on blocks under the front cross member (can't have to many blocks of wood around) and and jack stands just in front of the rear cab mounts. Leveled it with a clear tube of water and then up front tack welded rebar uprights to the bumper brackets. Under the rear of the cab I shimmed the jack stands so everything is true and level. Next I'll do some plumb lines, then I should be ready to starting cutting. __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52

01-20-2014, 12:19 PM	#57
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Getting ready to do a short bed conversion so with the bed and rear cross member already out it was time to get everything leveled up. I put the truck up on blocks under the front cross member (can't have to many blocks of wood around) and and jack stands just in front of the rear cab mounts. Leveled it with a clear tube of water and then up front tack welded rebar uprights to the bumper brackets to keep it from being able to teeter any. Under the rear of the cab I shimmed the jack stands so everything is true and level. Next I'll do some plumb lines, then I should be ready to starting cutting. __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52

01-20-2014, 12:40 PM	#58
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Oops, don't know how I double posted or how to delete it __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52

01-20-2014, 01:24 PM	#59
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Great idea on the water tube level. __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

01-20-2014, 05:36 PM	#61
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Still sitting out in the garage until warm weather comes back. To old to crawl around on a cold floor anymore. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

01-20-2014, 08:23 PM	#63
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New driveshaft, that stopped all of the vibration I had at 60mph

01-20-2014, 11:52 PM	#64
texjake Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 283	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally got the tailgate panel & trim installed on the tailgate today. Some before & after pics. Had to do something to cover up that hideous bondo job the PO thought at the time was cool to do a smooth tailgate. Attached Images

01-21-2014, 01:13 AM	#66
farmerbret Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went to another junkyard and found an oem air cleaner and 8 lug wheels (white 16x 6.5) and hubcaps from a 72 suburban. After I left, I got my truck and put the wheels on to see if they would fit. They did like a glove. However the hubcaps...not even close on the rear. It didnt even cross my mind that the axles might be different. I found only 1 hubcap from 69 that fit my 3/4 ton. I found tons of 1/2 ton and later hubcaps. One down three to go...

01-21-2014, 08:17 AM	#68
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Picked up a new wheel for my short bed. popped in the old horn button and I'm one happy camper Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

01-21-2014, 01:10 PM	#69
stepsider Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 207	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my Gas door made & installed in my bed. Because my wood is not in the greatest shape, I made this unit in pieces. When I replace the wood I will make a 1 piece sheet metal drop in. What nice about this system is that you can see your gas level by just taking off the cap, also very easy to fill with no back splash. Attached Images

01-21-2014, 01:44 PM	#70
raider65 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brownsville, Texas Posts: 240	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II What kind of tank did you use Stepsider? __________________ It's not rust...It's character!

01-21-2014, 01:51 PM	#71
Fatherof3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Bend Wa Posts: 355	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cut it in half, just need to melt it back together now __________________ 65 C20 292 4spd 4:56 Eaton HO52

01-21-2014, 02:45 PM	#73
adricar1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United kingdom Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II got the new engine fired up today, and transmission filled up. I do need to get the exhausts made from the manifold though, pretty load.

01-21-2014, 05:30 PM	#74
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 474	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Made a custom SPI tag on the computer. Attached Images __________________ Brad handshoe



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