What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 31 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bowcoffin · 06-06-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

Reinstalled cowl with ss mesh to keep out leaves. Also made some progress on the AC install.

Where did you order the screen?

magwakeenercew2jh · 06-06-2014, 02:10 PM

Drove RAT to the local NAPA store to get a battery for The Boss' door slammer.

On the way out, I found out that the electric gate was broken. Got out and opened it like a real gate.
Came home. Opened and closed it like a real gate again (the dog is old, but she wanders)...

Installed the battery in the car. The electric garage door opener wouldn't close the door. Or open it. Then it would.
Then it wouldn't. Then it would and wouldn't with the remote. Got the ladder. Fixed the track...Broken aluminum
support...severed wires. "Reset". Put the ladder away.

Went back out and fixed the closing bracket (it's electrical)...and then the latch bracket) on the gate.

It's all fixed...for now.

Not a good day for electrical crap...It's 11:07 a.m. and I need a nap.

Was that about the truck?

Big Block · 06-06-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chopnchaneled

Heat is your friend,,,, Map gas can be bought at most parts stores or hardware stores.
Good luck

Thanks for the tip. Went to Home Depot and got a $50 map gas torch. Then off to Harbor Fright and got $40 electric impact wrench. Put the heat to it and one hit from the old electric impact wrench and it spun off like it was going to take flight. Thanks for your help. Kissed a hundred dollars good by but as far as I'm concerned it was priceless!

Zeroman · 06-06-2014, 07:58 PM

It's been six years since "The Truck" has 1) seen the light of day, and 2) actually ran. Two weeks ago it came out in the sun and got rinsed off and dried. Today I pulled the gas tank. This weekend I'll replace the fluids, intake, carb, and distributor.
Hopefully, Sunday it will be running again. Pics tomorrow.

CBrown680 · 06-07-2014, 05:25 PM

Finally, new wheels and tires! Cragar Eliminator 17x8, 275 50 17 in back and 255 50 17 in front. Did I mention finally!

slowcpe · 06-07-2014, 05:45 PM

Finally got mine running after 4 months! Took it down the road and runs like a champ.

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**Tom Vogel** · 06-07-2014, 07:37 PM

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It's all fixed...for now.

Not a good day for electrical crap...It's 11:07 a.m. and I need a nap.

QUOTE]

Bill... Always take the nap beFore you do any work. That way you dont run out of time... to take the nap.

Ridgeclimber · 06-08-2014, 12:00 AM

Well I finally got the truck all back together and back on the road today. It was a long hard winter doing all the body work and paint. Took it out for a cruise today to show some friends and family. Still have to put wood in the box floor, mount my side mirrors and get the fuel gauge working. But it on the road.

ole dollor · 06-08-2014, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridgeclimber

Well I finally got the truck all back together and back on the road today. It was a long hard winter doing all the body work and paint. Took it out for a cruise today to show some friends and family. Still have to put wood in the box floor, mount my side mirrors and get the fuel gauge working. But it on the road.

got her looking good. nice ride.

Ridgeclimber · 06-08-2014, 01:02 AM

Thanks. It's a good feeling when it all finally comes together and your cruising down the road with big grin on your face. It makes all the long hours worth it.

**Elliot949** · 06-08-2014, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridgeclimber

Well I finally got the truck all back together and back on the road today. It was a long hard winter doing all the body work and paint. Took it out for a cruise today to show some friends and family. Still have to put wood in the box floor, mount my side mirrors and get the fuel gauge working. But it on the road.

That is looking GREAT!!!!

chopnchaneled · 06-08-2014, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Block

Thanks for the tip. Went to Home Depot and got a $50 map gas torch. Then off to Harbor Fright and got $40 electric impact wrench. Put the heat to it and one hit from the old electric impact wrench and it spun off like it was going to take flight. Thanks for your help. Kissed a hundred dollars good by but as far as I'm concerned it was priceless!

Your Welcome, Glad it worked out.
Chances are you will need them again down the road.

9teen69 · 06-08-2014, 10:44 PM

VA firewall plate installed and painted. Also installed underdash unit, I used 2 1-1/8OD x 5/8 ID rubber grommets form Lowes for the lower two hardlines since the kit didn't come with any. Still need to paint the right side but that is going to PITA.

Lanman1972 · 06-09-2014, 10:03 AM

Moved the truck out of the garage. Its been 8 weeks since I started the rust repair. Cab Corners, Rockers, Floor, etc. The usual repair. Cab is painted, carpet and Seat installed. Working on Fenders and Doors next.

73737373 · 06-09-2014, 10:17 AM

1. Sold some parts (always good for the pile to get smaller)
2. Tried to buy a couple more trucks in my "hood" out here in rural Oklahoma, but to no avail. They continue to sit...how sad.
3. Went thru my lower chrome trim stash and put together a nice set for my 72 Cheyenne Super. Straightened them out/cleaned them up and restriped the woodgrain. Very nice driver qulity set.
4. Sanded the white coves/sides on same truck.
5. Pulled pass side inner fender, sanded and shot w/Rustoleum semi gloss...just like item #3, above, came out looking great.
6. Sanded and painted rear bumper dust shields.....could've come out better.

That's about it. Making progress; headed in the right direction. And got a ton of rain, too.

Tinkermc · 06-09-2014, 04:31 PM

ttt

Trickysleeves · 06-10-2014, 12:57 PM

I brought my dad's truck home to install some some sound deadening and speakers for him. I took a few picks with his and mine in my shop.

I got about halfway laying the second skin last night. I'm debating whether i want to pull the gas tank or not. Anyone do this to their truck and skipped behind the tank and wish they didn't? Maybe just doing the gaps on each side the gas tank is enough?

Anyway, here are some pics. Mines the orange one. As you can tell it's no show truck. I put mine to work.

In The Ten Ring · 06-10-2014, 01:09 PM

I worked on the new fuel line from 1 AM till 5 AM this morning. What did I get done? I realized I could not make the tight bends of the around-engine-tubing! I ordered that from Inline Tube today. I also got the main fuel line bent and it's pretty good but I couldn't get it lined up. I am going to remove the oil filter today and see if that gives me enough room.

In The Ten Ring · 06-10-2014, 10:48 PM

I put a couple more hours into the truck today. I think I have all the major problems with the new fuel line figured out. I hope to finish that phase up this week or next.

**CUSTOM/10** · 06-11-2014, 07:44 AM

Well this was actually Monday but we got the body set back on the frame and getting the moldings all lined up, then it will be the white paint on the bed !

slowcpe · 06-11-2014, 10:42 AM

That's going to be a great looking truck Custom/10. The lift and tire/wheel combo is perfect.

colgad · 06-11-2014, 02:55 PM

Trim going on.

**CUSTOM/10** · 06-11-2014, 06:42 PM

Moldings !

No8Easy2 · 06-11-2014, 07:59 PM

great looking 4 x 4 right there! everything is spot on, even that little chair for
putting on molding, lol

JWSmith · 06-11-2014, 09:07 PM

Nothing to truck specifically...but I sanded, primed and painted the visor rods, hood hinges and hood latch. Also sanded and primed the inner fenders.

06-06-2014, 02:10 PM	#752
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? Chapter II Drove RAT to the local NAPA store to get a battery for The Boss' door slammer. On the way out, I found out that the electric gate was broken. Got out and opened it like a real gate. Came home. Opened and closed it like a real gate again (the dog is old, but she wanders)... Installed the battery in the car. The electric garage door opener wouldn't close the door. Or open it. Then it would. Then it wouldn't. Then it would and wouldn't with the remote. Got the ladder. Fixed the track...Broken aluminum support...severed wires. "Reset". Put the ladder away. Went back out and fixed the closing bracket (it's electrical)...and then the latch bracket) on the gate. It's all fixed...for now. Not a good day for electrical crap...It's 11:07 a.m. and I need a nap. Was that about the truck? Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

06-06-2014, 07:58 PM	#754
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II It's been six years since "The Truck" has 1) seen the light of day, and 2) actually ran. Two weeks ago it came out in the sun and got rinsed off and dried. Today I pulled the gas tank. This weekend I'll replace the fluids, intake, carb, and distributor. Hopefully, Sunday it will be running again. Pics tomorrow.

06-07-2014, 05:25 PM	#755
CBrown680 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 49	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally, new wheels and tires! Cragar Eliminator 17x8, 275 50 17 in back and 255 50 17 in front. Did I mention finally! Attached Images

06-07-2014, 05:45 PM	#756
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally got mine running after 4 months! Took it down the road and runs like a champ. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

06-07-2014, 07:37 PM	#757
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [QUOTE= It's all fixed...for now. Not a good day for electrical crap...It's 11:07 a.m. and I need a nap. QUOTE] Bill... Always take the nap beFore you do any work. That way you dont run out of time... to take the nap.

06-08-2014, 12:00 AM	#758
Ridgeclimber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Maple Ridge. B.C. Posts: 145	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well I finally got the truck all back together and back on the road today. It was a long hard winter doing all the body work and paint. Took it out for a cruise today to show some friends and family. Still have to put wood in the box floor, mount my side mirrors and get the fuel gauge working. But it on the road. Attached Images

06-08-2014, 01:02 AM	#760
Ridgeclimber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Maple Ridge. B.C. Posts: 145	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Thanks. It's a good feeling when it all finally comes together and your cruising down the road with big grin on your face. It makes all the long hours worth it.

06-08-2014, 10:44 PM	#763
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II VA firewall plate installed and painted. Also installed underdash unit, I used 2 1-1/8OD x 5/8 ID rubber grommets form Lowes for the lower two hardlines since the kit didn't come with any. Still need to paint the right side but that is going to PITA. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

06-09-2014, 10:03 AM	#764
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Moved the truck out of the garage. Its been 8 weeks since I started the rust repair. Cab Corners, Rockers, Floor, etc. The usual repair. Cab is painted, carpet and Seat installed. Working on Fenders and Doors next. Attached Images

06-09-2014, 10:17 AM	#765
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II 1. Sold some parts (always good for the pile to get smaller) 2. Tried to buy a couple more trucks in my "hood" out here in rural Oklahoma, but to no avail. They continue to sit...how sad. 3. Went thru my lower chrome trim stash and put together a nice set for my 72 Cheyenne Super. Straightened them out/cleaned them up and restriped the woodgrain. Very nice driver qulity set. 4. Sanded the white coves/sides on same truck. 5. Pulled pass side inner fender, sanded and shot w/Rustoleum semi gloss...just like item #3, above, came out looking great. 6. Sanded and painted rear bumper dust shields.....could've come out better. That's about it. Making progress; headed in the right direction. And got a ton of rain, too. __________________ 1968 Custom SWB, 327/3 speed OTC 1969 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 Sierra Grande LWB, 350/350 1971 Cheyenne LWB, 350/350 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 402/400 1972 Sierra Grande LWB, 402/400 1979 Silverado LWB, 350/350 1984 Suburban 1990 454 SS 1991 Silverado, X-cab, 4.3/5 speed Getrag 2005 Silverado Crew Cab Corvettes: 75, 77, 78, 93, 96

06-09-2014, 04:31 PM	#766
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II ttt

06-10-2014, 12:57 PM	#767
Trickysleeves Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Leesville, Louisiana Posts: 7	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I brought my dad's truck home to install some some sound deadening and speakers for him. I took a few picks with his and mine in my shop. I got about halfway laying the second skin last night. I'm debating whether i want to pull the gas tank or not. Anyone do this to their truck and skipped behind the tank and wish they didn't? Maybe just doing the gaps on each side the gas tank is enough? Anyway, here are some pics. Mines the orange one. As you can tell it's no show truck. I put mine to work.

06-10-2014, 01:09 PM	#768
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? Chapter II I worked on the new fuel line from 1 AM till 5 AM this morning. What did I get done? I realized I could not make the tight bends of the around-engine-tubing! I ordered that from Inline Tube today. I also got the main fuel line bent and it's pretty good but I couldn't get it lined up. I am going to remove the oil filter today and see if that gives me enough room.

06-10-2014, 10:48 PM	#769
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? Chapter II I put a couple more hours into the truck today. I think I have all the major problems with the new fuel line figured out. I hope to finish that phase up this week or next.

06-11-2014, 07:44 AM	#770
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,832	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well this was actually Monday but we got the body set back on the frame and getting the moldings all lined up, then it will be the white paint on the bed ! Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859



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06-11-2014, 10:42 AM	#771
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That's going to be a great looking truck Custom/10. The lift and tire/wheel combo is perfect. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

06-11-2014, 02:55 PM	#772
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Trim going on. 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

06-11-2014, 06:42 PM	#773
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,832	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Moldings ! Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

06-11-2014, 07:59 PM	#774
No8Easy2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lafayette, LA. Posts: 105	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II great looking 4 x 4 right there! everything is spot on, even that little chair for putting on molding, lol __________________ "They Don't write songs about Hondas " 1972 C10 "Ole Red--blood, sweet & beers" USMC 1989-1997 1st Anglico

06-11-2014, 09:07 PM	#775
JWSmith Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Godfrey, IL Posts: 220	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nothing to truck specifically...but I sanded, primed and painted the visor rods, hood hinges and hood latch. Also sanded and primed the inner fenders.

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