What did you do to your truck today?

[Marv D]

Let's see, I changed the oil,
Put some heat in the motor and ran the valves (hadn't done it but once since freshening the motor in Feb)
rotated the slicks
wiped it down with Nextel to purdy her up a bit...
dumped 5 gallons of fuel in it and went for a drive down town to terrorize the natives

(it's so fun having a street legal race truck)

[Grizz1963]

Merry Christmas everyone.

Nicola got me some plates, which includes a 1950 plate from a Russian tractor.



I got her a bunch of girly stuff and some pipes, a pipe rack and a decent reference book on smoking pipes for her collection.



After prezzie opening (the kids were here too) they carried on watching Disney movies, which they do every year.

I went down to the garage to sort out a few bits, refit the signs and plates on the shed that the storms took of the other night.

Then I mounted all the number plates and loads of others I have recently traded and collected etc.

I also checked the trucks oils, tyre pressure and lights, just a general check over as i may be using it tomorrow to go to Farningham to the yearly Boxing Day classic bike get together with some friends, including Woodsie and Martin.

Once that was done I needed to scratch another itch.

Last week a pickup truck lost its canopy spectacularly a couple of miles from here.

It ended up in pieces on the side of the road, and a few days later it was tossed over the Armco barrier into the bushes.

I have wanted to build a removable aluminium canopy for the rear of the truck that can be used for camping if mounted on a set of legs.

The rear sliding glass was the only bit that was not broken up, and I saw it as a perfect addition to the canopy, against the cab rear.

So armed with some leather gloves and a hacksaw and spare blade, I went to see if it was still there, and found it......



Cut out the glassfibre back frame and removed the glass before the council come to clear it away.

Now sitting in front of a fire, cheese and biscuits and a nice coffee......

Perfect end to a great day.



Looking forward to finding a cheap or free aluminium caravan to strip the ally sheeting from to cover the canopy in, using a pair of stainless portholes I got from the tip for this job some time ago..... and will still figure out the rear door and latch/catch.

Watch this space too.

[TJ's Chevy]

Well I am thinking about what I am going to do tomorrow on my truck! LOL! Still waiting on some new parts.

[Trsmotrhed]

Worked on replacing the lower fender panel the previous owner butchered up installing.

After inner brace installed and patch tracked in place.

Finally finished the panel. Ready for primer.

[TJ's Chevy]

Put my new vent shades on as well as my new licence plate cover. Also hauled some fencing around.

[ncoonen]

I drove it!!!

You southern guys probably are thinking "so what?" but up here in northern Illinois it's a rare December 28 that's sunny, dry, and 50 degF. Got a lot of nods and grins especially from those who saw these trucks new back in the day. Fun drive! Tomorrow, snow is predicted with a low temperature of -3 degF predicted overnight to Monday, when I have a 10am appointment at the range to vent my winter frustrations.


...ned.

[racecougar]

Separated the cab from the chassis.

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[markeb01]

Ordered some bits and pieces today to identify all the operating controls in the cab.

[awbrown]

Since the family van is in the shop for a flexplate , the 63 is getting used as the main family vehicle ... I hate driving it in the winter in Michigan , but ya gotta do what ya gotta do ...

[mud.man.rj]

Man wish we had -3f, would be awesome instead of -35celcius, poor truck just sits.

[ChrisDollins]

Me and the little lady took the 66 out for a drive and bike ride. Then downtown to grab a bite to eat. Even though we were doing 10 under on the hwy we still got thumbs up haha. Gotta love driving home with the cool dim green lights on the dash. I love this old truck.

Chris

[steveb64]

Finishing up my power steering install. Using a CaptainFab plate and shaft flange. Excellent quality product, thanks Captain.

[Softpatch]

Installed my Collector plate on... found a backing plate off another car

Big woof .. well to me it's a big deal because it means
"The Man"
can't ticket me for driving/parking truck on street for non Lic plate
.
names is not "Jamie" but do still think good girls like bad boys.
I put that frame on temporary it was either this or
"Happiness is being a grandparent"........sp
.
.

[DexterDog]

Got bored and cleaned up the engine bay with some new colors.

[Hipper]

Doug out the 71GMC out of its resting place for the past couple years. Swapped in stall convert or so I can use stock one in the 65 camper eng trans swap. While there replaced seals and installed b&m deep pan, replaced fuel pump and got it running. Wohoo!!!!!!

[joedoh]

brought it home.



sadly this is the last hurrah.

[wjjeeper]

Today I stood in my garage and drank beer with a buddy while he drooled all over the truck. Good times.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Today I drove it.. yesterday I drove it. Friday I picked up sheetrock and Durarock at Lowes for a job I am doing and tomorrow I am going to drive it. I love this truck.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

some metal work on the floor support today

[Dean'smeanmachine]

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

some metal work on the floor support today

i didnt take a pic today so i just used this one of the inner rocker section

[steveb64]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Today I drove it.. yesterday I drove it. Friday I picked up sheetrock and Durarock at Lowes for a job I am doing and tomorrow I am going to drive it. I love this truck.

You remind me of myself. Nice truck!

[scotts62]

Got the battery box tacked up and mounted

[tincan1966]

After fixing a "new" oil leak, took the '65 and went to a friends and bought a C20 rolling chassis. Starting a new dually project. It already has a good 14 bolt in it on coil spring rear. My C30 disc brake FE will go right in it. I have a 6.5 TD and an Allison for it already.

Will post a build thread when it actually starts.

[66-PMD-GMC]

Worked on my friends 62, doing a disk/bag conversion.

Started My 66 to make sure the battery isn't dead.

Also looked at my 65 and 63 sitting there begging for attention like loyal dogs.

Gotta get my Bud's 62 out of my driveway first..

New Year Resolution #1..... work on my own stuff

[rickywideglide]

installed new sending unit, but truck wont start getting a lil gas from line at carb.,not sure if theres not enough gas or if somethings wrong with fuel pump