What did you do to your truck today?

[kev63rod]

well i started cutting out my rockers for rust repair. im excited, this is the first time ive posted in this thread. i hope the weather is nice this week and i can get more done.

[GMCMG]

I pulled driveshaft/brake lines/suspension loose/CUT the rear axle loose from my frame (U-bolt nuts were froze solid) on my way to a front disc/5 lugs all around conversion. This project has been too slow due to cold weather... Hoping to start pulling the front end apart tomorrow! (66 Chevy 3/4 ton frame for my 64 GMC build)

[Chevy Fleetside]

I tured the crappy green firewall, black. I am going to try and get the engine and tranny stabbed in this weekend.

[Nick's81]

got engine swaped and front wrap mostly re installed

[Mitch6667]

I started fabricating tubular trailing arms for my 66.

[Doogie]

second gear donuts fun

[panelrodder81]

Dropped it off at the exhaust shop for some new pipes. And found out why my th350 isn't shifting right... the vacuum wasn't hookedup anymore!

[Turkey]

I finally got my tailgate installed and sanded down to a nice patina.

[monolith]

Originally Posted by Turkey

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I finally got my tailgate installed and sanded down to a nice patina.

Nice!

I really like that rear bumper- can you give me any details on it?

[Turkey]

Originally Posted by monolith

Nice!

I really like that rear bumper- can you give me any details on it?

It came with the truck, so I don't know what it's off of.

[Camaro_nut2001]

I got my nice heater control in the mail today that I bought from astevens (Super nice member) and installed it. Finished up some wiring I have been doing, droped a connector and bent down to pick it up and noticed transmission fluid all over the garage floor. I finished up my wiring and heater control and hooked the ground cable back to the battery to check my wiring upgrades and my fan switch on the heater control. Going to jack her up tomorrow and see what happened underneath. She hasn't been started or moved since I put her in the garage in the fall so I don't know what could have happened. I've got to get it fixed by Tuesday as my wheels are suppose to come in and i've got to drive her to have them put on, weather permitting. I'm kinda stumped but I will know tomorrow if the good Lord's willing.

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by Camaro_nut2001

I .. noticed transmission fluid all over the garage floor. Going to jack her up tomorrow and see what happened underneath.

The turbo 350 tranny in my hot rod Model A leaks a little tranny fluid if it sits for an extended periord of time (like in the winter when I don't drive it). When I drive it frequently it doesn't leak a drop.

Wierd, eh?

I was told the gaskets dry up if the vehicle isn't periodically driven?

[panelrodder81]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

The turbo 350 tranny in my hot rod Model A leaks a little tranny fluid if it sits for an extended periord of time (like in the winter when I don't drive it). When I drive it frequently it doesn't leak a drop.

Wierd, eh?

I was told the gaskets dry up if the vehicle isn't periodically driven?

Similar situation but with my 53 GMC panel. I always thought/was told it was because the fluid settles in the pan from the cooler and lines. Just kind of over runs the seals.

[Camaro_nut2001]

Originally Posted by Camaro_nut2001

I got my nice heater control in the mail today that I bought from astevens (Super nice member) and installed it. Finished up some wiring I have been doing, droped a connector and bent down to pick it up and noticed transmission fluid all over the garage floor. I finished up my wiring and heater control and hooked the ground cable back to the battery to check my wiring upgrades and my fan switch on the heater control. Going to jack her up tomorrow and see what happened underneath. She hasn't been started or moved since I put her in the garage in the fall so I don't know what could have happened. I've got to get it fixed by Tuesday as my wheels are suppose to come in and i've got to drive her to have them put on, weather permitting. I'm kinda stumped but I will know tomorrow if the good Lord's willing.

Yeppy, it was the transmission pan leaking. I picked up a new filter, fluid and gasket today and my buddy is coming over tomorrow to change it for me. I got it on jack stands but I can't keep my arms raised long enough to get the dang pan off, pisses me off sometimes. I'm just thankful for my friends and thankful I can afford to pay a little bit even though I do have to sneak the money to them, lol. I had one friend and I had put some money on top off his cell phone he carried on top of his sun visor. I woke up the next morning and there was an envelope taped to my front door with a little note and the money in it. He left it there on his way to work that morning, lol.

[markeb01]

I fabricated a new plate to mount the later style "above the floor" dimmer switch, eliminating the stock "under floor" switch and mounting plate. I moved it over an inch and now I have 3/4" clearance between the switch and diamond tufted kick panels, instead of munching up against the upholstery.

[70 Suburban]

installed the 5.3 in the frame today. started the wiring.

[Chevy Fleetside]

I swapped out the TBI Intake to a carb intake for the 66 today. The pics were taken with my phone so they are not the greatest. Better then nothing I guess.

[Bugeyev8]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I swapped out the TBI Intake to a carb intake for the 66 today. The pics were taken with my phone so they are not the greatest. Better then nothing I guess.

Truck is looking good !! where in SF are you ?? I am over in San Leandro ...you know of any local truck meets oe anything ?? I have had my 62 for 25 years but just recently got back into it

[SCOTI]

I picked up some material for my rear-end relocation & bag mounts. Got stuff mocked up & will work on fabbing it all tomorrow night.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by Bugeyev8

Truck is looking good !! where in SF are you ?? I am over in San Leandro ...you know of any local truck meets oe anything ?? I have had my 62 for 25 years but just recently got back into it

I am pretty much in the center of SF. Noe Valley area. The truck I posted is at Bethal Island which is near Brentwood. That is the 66. My 65 is in my garage. As soon as I get the 66 going, I am going to tow the 65 up to the Island so I can spray the firewall and let the building continue. If you want to hang out, I will be up at the Island this saturday the 13th. Highlandr said he was going to come by also. We are going to try and get the engine into the truck this weekend. It won't happen if I can't find the torque converter or the motor mounts.

[jgh64pkup]

umm can i have those headers
your engine looks good

[sams60gmc]

Worked on installing my patch pannel on my hood after about 6 months lol

[skoffice]

Shortened my axle! Now time to clean it all up and it's truss time oooh yeaaa!

[highschoolbuilder]

i shoveled about 3-4 feet of snow off of it. first i have even seen it in 4-5 months im going through withdrawals!!!!

[Turkey]

I checked my front tire for a slow leak and found out that it is at the rim/tire bead. Shop says I got a rusty rim. Time to find some 6 lug steelies. I'll be at the big swap meet in Webster for sure.