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88Lt1wagon · 11-15-2013, 09:38 PM

I used it to pick up a 292 from the junkyard for my friends '63 GMC

Narxoleptic Customs · 11-16-2013, 09:36 AM

Found a truck at u pull it and yanked the whole front off so I can replace my sheetmetal. Getting started on the sanding this Sunday...

Just a reminder of what happened

I'm not using the hood, going to wait and find a GMC hood

I'm ready to get started!!

**pdxhall** · 11-17-2013, 03:56 AM

I finished up my '66 factory? bucket seats.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-17-2013, 11:26 AM

Not today but I have installed my gauge unit. Yesterday I bolted up the tail gate and hooked up the Cig Lighter.. Not really a cig lighter but a power outlet to charge my phone or run my GPS...

19666Trucker · 11-17-2013, 11:32 AM

Went to dino's git down saw awesome trucks

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-17-2013, 12:40 PM

Well I broke the tachometer wire yesterday and am going to fix it today!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-18-2013, 11:47 PM

Last week I went to bleed the brakes to my newest addition and while doing so the left hose burst. I bought new hoses but of course they were rusted on. so for a week penetration oil soaked in. The right hose broke loose with some channel locks but the left side was being a beast, I took care of it though with some heat from the propane torch. A little heat and it busted loose.
After that is was brake bleeding time and of course while doing that I smelled gas.. Oh boy.. The rubber line that goes from the tank to the frame was dripping. Off to the store to get some new fuel line. After all that I took it out for a drive.. Oh yeah forgot to mention that the column shifter would not even budge so last week I sprayed penetrating oil and it freed up also.

blazer-k5 · 11-19-2013, 12:04 AM

I changed the coil,cap,rotor,sparkplugs,plugwires. Just have to find how come I don't have any power anywhere.

NEWFISHER · 11-19-2013, 12:12 AM

Installed a wrecking yard sway bar $20 and some new bushings $22 tonight after work. What a TOTALLY different truck! I can't believe how easy and cheap this swap is and the amount of bang for your buck you get.

ncoonen · 11-19-2013, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Installed a wrecking yard sway bar $20 and some new bushings $22 tonight after work. What a TOTALLY different truck! I can't believe how easy and cheap this swap is and the amount of bang for your buck you get.

Can you tell us what vehicle the bar is from? There are several that will fit, just looking for the one you used.

...ned.

NEWFISHER · 11-19-2013, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncoonen

Can you tell us what vehicle the bar is from? There are several that will fit, just looking for the one you used.

...ned.

Ned, Mine came off of an 86 Suburban but 73-87 fits perfect and are the same bar from what I have been told. There are 3 bars, this one is the 1 1/8 which is the most common. There was a 1 3/16 and a rare 1 1/4 from the c/k 20 3/4 and 1ton stuff. Here's a good thread that I used
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-20-2013, 06:28 PM

I insured and registerd the new addition today. Now I can drive it. I am surprized on how good the drum brakes stop..

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-21-2013, 08:59 PM

Pulled the driver's side stepside fender off today; waiting for the cut out fender to arrive. Can't wait!

NEWFISHER · 11-21-2013, 09:05 PM

Drove 80 mph on a lunch hour-and-a-half to get a complete a/c system

Minzer · 11-22-2013, 02:13 PM

Wow!
congratulations

Trsmotrhed · 11-23-2013, 10:27 PM

Installed a new aluminum tranny pan today on the 4L60E.

NEWFISHER · 11-23-2013, 10:57 PM

Re wired the engine compartment after a shorted hot wire decided to melt everything. All ok except the coolant gauge seems fried

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-23-2013, 11:07 PM

Hauled a few loads of wood today. Truck looked right at home.

mattbert56 · 11-24-2013, 03:10 AM

well today was a good day. re furbished the tank fuel hard lines, and all new 5/16 fuel line. Took her on a short drive for the second time in owning it, got to admit a whole year of hard work definitely feels sweet being behind the wheel. also got a neet little goodie for it. floor shifter rubber cover, looks great, really dressed up the inside/ cut down road noise a bit.

apacheben · 11-24-2013, 04:02 AM

took my 58 chevy apache for a ride around the block.
But the brakes were acting funny .
when I step on them they stop n go , kinda jerk a little.
might have to bleed them.

ChrisDollins · 11-24-2013, 03:55 PM

Finally got around to swapping out my clusters. Actually get to see what kind of oil pressure and temperature the little engine runs. Kept my speedo so the miles stay correct.

Chris

Trsmotrhed · 11-24-2013, 04:38 PM

Looks good. Question, what steering wheel and horn button is that? Like the looks of them.

ChrisDollins · 11-24-2013, 08:56 PM

Thank you. I'm not 100% sure. I bought it locally and he said it was an early corvette wheel.

Chris

**Chevy Fleetside** · 11-24-2013, 10:31 PM

I replaced the front wheel cylnders and brake shoes today. Just one leak after another. The only sad part is I will probably swap in Disc brakes in January. I just needed them to last untill then. The left wheel cylnder was leaking pretty bad, what a mess it makes..

I also repainted the hub caps. Here are some before and after shots.. Which one do you like best.. I have to say the new version fits better. Need another coat of orange..

Grizz1963 · 11-25-2013, 08:05 AM

I was up early on Saturday to get over to Martins today with the truck, to get a 4x8 sheet of MDF and my tall ladder to his place so that we could complete the rest of the carport roof for his truck resto.

It was really great to get the truck back on the road again, its been some time.

Martin's truck earning its keep.
We were done with the roof after dark, and by 5pm I was on the road home again.

Every time I drive my truck it leaves a HUGE SMILE on my face.\

The cost of fueling it up, disappears with the sound of that V8 rolling down the road.

Looking forward to the new year and getting the body and paint sorted.

11-15-2013, 09:38 PM	#1
88Lt1wagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 128	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I used it to pick up a 292 from the junkyard for my friends '63 GMC __________________ -Jason '66 C10 LWB 2 BBL 283 w/ T-5 '90 V1500 Suburban TBI 350 w/ 700R4

11-16-2013, 09:36 AM	#2
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Found a truck at u pull it and yanked the whole front off so I can replace my sheetmetal. Getting started on the sanding this Sunday... Just a reminder of what happened I'm not using the hood, going to wait and find a GMC hood I'm ready to get started!!

11-17-2013, 03:56 AM	#3
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,071	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I finished up my '66 factory? bucket seats. Attached Images __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

11-17-2013, 11:26 AM	#4
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,780	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Not today but I have installed my gauge unit. Yesterday I bolted up the tail gate and hooked up the Cig Lighter.. Not really a cig lighter but a power outlet to charge my phone or run my GPS... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

11-17-2013, 11:32 AM	#5
19666Trucker Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 245	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went to dino's git down saw awesome trucks Attached Images

11-17-2013, 12:40 PM	#6
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well I broke the tachometer wire yesterday and am going to fix it today! __________________ 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

11-18-2013, 11:47 PM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,780	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Last week I went to bleed the brakes to my newest addition and while doing so the left hose burst. I bought new hoses but of course they were rusted on. so for a week penetration oil soaked in. The right hose broke loose with some channel locks but the left side was being a beast, I took care of it though with some heat from the propane torch. A little heat and it busted loose. After that is was brake bleeding time and of course while doing that I smelled gas.. Oh boy.. The rubber line that goes from the tank to the frame was dripping. Off to the store to get some new fuel line. After all that I took it out for a drive.. Oh yeah forgot to mention that the column shifter would not even budge so last week I sprayed penetrating oil and it freed up also. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

11-19-2013, 12:04 AM	#8
blazer-k5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mcloud,Ok Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I changed the coil,cap,rotor,sparkplugs,plugwires. Just have to find how come I don't have any power anywhere. __________________ No trees were killed to send this note but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. AKA. RABIDJOE... if you have to ask you prob don't want to know. Ive had my shots dont worry 1960 235 4SPD C30

11-19-2013, 12:12 AM	#9
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed a wrecking yard sway bar $20 and some new bushings $22 tonight after work. What a TOTALLY different truck! I can't believe how easy and cheap this swap is and the amount of bang for your buck you get.

11-20-2013, 06:28 PM	#12
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,780	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I insured and registerd the new addition today. Now I can drive it. I am surprized on how good the drum brakes stop.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

11-21-2013, 08:59 PM	#13
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Pulled the driver's side stepside fender off today; waiting for the cut out fender to arrive. Can't wait! __________________ 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

11-21-2013, 09:05 PM	#14
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Drove 80 mph on a lunch hour-and-a-half to get a complete a/c system

11-22-2013, 02:13 PM	#15
Minzer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: buenos aires - argentina Posts: 36	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Wow! congratulations

11-23-2013, 10:27 PM	#16
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed a new aluminum tranny pan today on the 4L60E. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

11-23-2013, 10:57 PM	#17
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Re wired the engine compartment after a shorted hot wire decided to melt everything. All ok except the coolant gauge seems fried



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11-23-2013, 11:07 PM	#18
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Hauled a few loads of wood today. Truck looked right at home. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-24-2013, 03:10 AM	#19
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: What did you do to your truck today? well today was a good day. re furbished the tank fuel hard lines, and all new 5/16 fuel line. Took her on a short drive for the second time in owning it, got to admit a whole year of hard work definitely feels sweet being behind the wheel. also got a neet little goodie for it. floor shifter rubber cover, looks great, really dressed up the inside/ cut down road noise a bit.

11-24-2013, 04:02 AM	#20
apacheben Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: modesto ca Posts: 63	Re: What did you do to your truck today? took my 58 chevy apache for a ride around the block. But the brakes were acting funny . when I step on them they stop n go , kinda jerk a little. might have to bleed them.

11-24-2013, 03:55 PM	#21
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally got around to swapping out my clusters. Actually get to see what kind of oil pressure and temperature the little engine runs. Kept my speedo so the miles stay correct. 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

11-24-2013, 04:38 PM	#22
Trsmotrhed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looks good. Question, what steering wheel and horn button is that? Like the looks of them. __________________ Sold the 63 and have a 68 now. 63 SWB C10 LT1/4L60E, PS, PB, Disk Brakes, CPP 4" drop coil rear, 2.5" drop spindle w/ 1" drop coil. slotted rotors, front and rear sway bars. 18"x8" Cragar SS w/ 245/45R18 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544174

11-24-2013, 08:56 PM	#23
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thank you. I'm not 100% sure. I bought it locally and he said it was an early corvette wheel. Chris __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

11-24-2013, 10:31 PM	#24
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,780	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I replaced the front wheel cylnders and brake shoes today. Just one leak after another. The only sad part is I will probably swap in Disc brakes in January. I just needed them to last untill then. The left wheel cylnder was leaking pretty bad, what a mess it makes.. I also repainted the hub caps. Here are some before and after shots.. Which one do you like best.. I have to say the new version fits better. Need another coat of orange.. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

11-25-2013, 08:05 AM	#25
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,532	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I was up early on Saturday to get over to Martins today with the truck, to get a 4x8 sheet of MDF and my tall ladder to his place so that we could complete the rest of the carport roof for his truck resto. It was really great to get the truck back on the road again, its been some time. Martin's truck earning its keep. We were done with the roof after dark, and by 5pm I was on the road home again. Every time I drive my truck it leaves a HUGE SMILE on my face.\ The cost of fueling it up, disappears with the sound of that V8 rolling down the road. Looking forward to the new year and getting the body and paint sorted. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

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