What did you do to your truck today! - Page 318 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Avitech · 09-15-2013, 11:12 PM

yanked the transmission and transfer case to change the clutch.

pancho's 67 · 09-16-2013, 01:57 AM

Drove my LS powered 67 from Long Beach CA to Coronado Island on Friday. I drove it back home tonight to my home in Pasadena. Ran like a champ and even got to show a few imports, European, what old American iron with a modern motor will do.

jmorri34 · 09-16-2013, 08:32 AM

Took the headliner off and painted it from blue to black, cleaned and resprayed the trim with silver to brighten it back up( because I refuse to spend 129.00 for repop junk). Cleaned the interior walls and sprayed the door panels also from blue to black, ordered some headers and gonna get the exhaust done next week!

VWNate1 · 09-16-2013, 08:44 AM

Just so ~

Often as I'm driving my '69 C/10 Stepper home up the Pasadena freeway with it's wheezing 250 I6 I'll get into the fast lane before reaching Highland Park and whizz past those lowered crap cans and BMW's etc. through the Av. 64 underpass @ 75 + MPH ~ I can see their eyes big as saucers as they slow down and I don't

.

These trucks really handle well right out of the box with just good rubber & shocks ~ no tire squealing , no drifting , nothing , it just goes where I point it .

.

-Nate

Quote:

Originally Posted by pancho's 67

Drove my LS powered 67 from Long Beach CA to Coronado Island on Friday. I drove it back home tonight to my home in Pasadena. Ran like a champ and even got to show a few imports, European, what old American iron with a modern motor will do.

loom34432 · 09-16-2013, 07:15 PM

I drove my 72 to work on saturday; approx. 50 miles round trip. This has been the longest trip since engine and tranny rebuild, It only has about 175 mile on it. It ran great; still think the carb could use some tweaking!! It really sucked down some gas!! Almost 7.5 gallons used. Is this normal?? I'm used to my daily driver, 91 Nissan sentra, 28 mpg.

In The Ten Ring · 09-16-2013, 08:07 PM

I spoke with and emailed Wes from Classic Heartbeat about just how my cab to frame bushings go. Apparently I was right on the money!

I paid for a cab firewall patch panel and began the process of getting a set of front brackets for my grill.

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-16-2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loom34432

I drove my 72 to work on saturday; approx. 50 miles round trip. This has been the longest trip since engine and tranny rebuild, It only has about 175 mile on it. It ran great; still think the carb could use some tweaking!! It really sucked down some gas!! Almost 7.5 gallons used. Is this normal?? I'm used to my daily driver, 91 Nissan sentra, 28 mpg.

50 ÷ 7.5 = 6.67 mpg.

Probably normal...That is, if you have a 552 with two fours and a blower.
Then again, I'm afraid to do the math on mine.
And, a 552 it's not!!!!

mud.man.rj · 09-16-2013, 08:19 PM

That is poor gas mileage alright, my 454 gets better in my 1 ton.

legotech7 · 09-16-2013, 09:27 PM

Had to replace a freeze plug in my engine, it was leaking over the starter What a knuckle buster that was....................

orange70350 · 09-16-2013, 09:56 PM

I Sold My Dodge And Started Looking For Air Ride kits For The c10, And Other Things To Spend The Dodge Money on.
Posted via Mobile Device

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-16-2013, 10:14 PM

At the suggestion of a Forum Member, I bought this for after the paint cures:

http://tinyurl.com/pym422x

The Ultrashield version.

Since her (wife's) car just got hit by a bunch of quarts of bad stuff when someone rolled over in front of us, and the
garage has only one good spot, RAT will have to stay outside after The Boss' car gets its $4,862 worth of paint work.

By the time her car is out of the body shop, my paint will have "gassed off".

ItsRandy · 09-16-2013, 11:45 PM

I made a button set so I can manually shift my auto trans with just the push of a button.

Del72Chevy · 09-17-2013, 01:47 PM

Took this picture of it for the classifieds

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-17-2013, 02:33 PM

Cleaned up some more clear overspray in the fender wells and undercarriage (thought that was what masking was for), pulled the steering wheel to get it on the correct (straight) spline, and finally got a couple of decent shots in the driveway.

In other words, just playin'.

In The Ten Ring · 09-17-2013, 02:36 PM

Just put in for a set of grill brackets and other brackets I might need. Checked on powder coating vs. just painting the core support and inner fenders. I will probably just paint everything.

Called and found out my carb will be ready Friday.

**Elliot949** · 09-17-2013, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Cleaned up some more clear overspray in the fender wells and undercarriage (thought that was what masking was for), pulled the steering wheel to get it on the correct (straight) spline, and finally got a couple of decent shots in the driveway.

In other words, just playin'.

What size wheels are you running...

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-17-2013, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliot949

What size wheels are you running...

Thanks for asking. I'm no photog.
But here are the stats and another pic I liked from this morning:

Patina'd_402 · 09-17-2013, 06:46 PM

Dropped that ass 4"....

Posted via Mobile Device

Gor77 · 09-18-2013, 02:04 AM

ItsRandy · 09-18-2013, 05:27 PM

Went to the dyno. 368 rwhp and 345 ft torque.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8X73...ature=youtu.be

Expat_dude · 09-18-2013, 05:48 PM

Dropped down, still may come down on the rear a bit

Posted via Mobile Device

Jarwood · 09-18-2013, 06:28 PM

Beautiful truck my brother....gives me motivation

BugzC10 · 09-18-2013, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsRandy

Went to the dyno. 368 rwhp and 345 ft torque.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8X73...ature=youtu.be

That is sweet! What exhaust are you running?
Posted via Mobile Device

BugzC10 · 09-18-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Expat_dude

Dropped down, still may come down on the rear a bit

Posted via Mobile Device

Looks perfect just as she sits!
Posted via Mobile Device

Patina'd_402 · 09-18-2013, 07:55 PM

Finished the 2/4....

09-15-2013, 11:12 PM	#7926
Avitech Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, NH Posts: 44	Re: What did you do to your truck today! yanked the transmission and transfer case to change the clutch. __________________ 1990 Suburban Silverado 350, SM465 and 35" tires

09-16-2013, 01:57 AM	#7927
pancho's 67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 20	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove my LS powered 67 from Long Beach CA to Coronado Island on Friday. I drove it back home tonight to my home in Pasadena. Ran like a champ and even got to show a few imports, European, what old American iron with a modern motor will do.

09-16-2013, 08:32 AM	#7928
jmorri34 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spring, Tx. Posts: 479	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took the headliner off and painted it from blue to black, cleaned and resprayed the trim with silver to brighten it back up( because I refuse to spend 129.00 for repop junk). Cleaned the interior walls and sprayed the door panels also from blue to black, ordered some headers and gonna get the exhaust done next week!

09-16-2013, 07:15 PM	#7930
loom34432 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Posts: 59	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I drove my 72 to work on saturday; approx. 50 miles round trip. This has been the longest trip since engine and tranny rebuild, It only has about 175 mile on it. It ran great; still think the carb could use some tweaking!! It really sucked down some gas!! Almost 7.5 gallons used. Is this normal?? I'm used to my daily driver, 91 Nissan sentra, 28 mpg. __________________ 72 C10 350/TH350

09-16-2013, 08:07 PM	#7931
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! I spoke with and emailed Wes from Classic Heartbeat about just how my cab to frame bushings go. Apparently I was right on the money! I paid for a cab firewall patch panel and began the process of getting a set of front brackets for my grill.

09-16-2013, 08:19 PM	#7933
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! That is poor gas mileage alright, my 454 gets better in my 1 ton. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-16-2013, 09:27 PM	#7934
legotech7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kannapolis NC Posts: 193	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Had to replace a freeze plug in my engine, it was leaking over the starter What a knuckle buster that was....................

09-16-2013, 09:56 PM	#7935
orange70350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 43	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I Sold My Dodge And Started Looking For Air Ride kits For The c10, And Other Things To Spend The Dodge Money on. Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2013, 10:14 PM	#7936
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! At the suggestion of a Forum Member, I bought this for after the paint cures: http://tinyurl.com/pym422x The Ultrashield version. Since her (wife's) car just got hit by a bunch of quarts of bad stuff when someone rolled over in front of us, and the garage has only one good spot, RAT will have to stay outside after The Boss' car gets its $4,862 worth of paint work. By the time her car is out of the body shop, my paint will have "gassed off". Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

09-16-2013, 11:45 PM	#7937
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I made a button set so I can manually shift my auto trans with just the push of a button. Attached Images

09-17-2013, 01:47 PM	#7938
Del72Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Claymont DE Posts: 225	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took this picture of it for the classifieds Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=531309

09-17-2013, 02:33 PM	#7939
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! Cleaned up some more clear overspray in the fender wells and undercarriage (thought that was what masking was for), pulled the steering wheel to get it on the correct (straight) spline, and finally got a couple of decent shots in the driveway. In other words, just playin'. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

09-17-2013, 02:36 PM	#7940
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! Just put in for a set of grill brackets and other brackets I might need. Checked on powder coating vs. just painting the core support and inner fenders. I will probably just paint everything. Called and found out my carb will be ready Friday. Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 09-17-2013 at 02:51 PM.

09-17-2013, 06:46 PM	#7943
Patina'd_402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: The Liberal Capitol of Commiefornia Posts: 63	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Dropped that ass 4".... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '70/C10/402/TH400.

09-18-2013, 02:04 AM	#7944
Gor77 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 347	Re: What did you do to your truck today! __________________ ___________________________________ Dima 1970 Chevrolet C10 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569197



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

09-18-2013, 05:27 PM	#7945
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went to the dyno. 368 rwhp and 345 ft torque. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8X73...ature=youtu.be

09-18-2013, 05:48 PM	#7946
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Dropped down, still may come down on the rear a bit Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

09-18-2013, 06:28 PM	#7947
Jarwood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jefferson, Georgia Posts: 248	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Beautiful truck my brother....gives me motivation

09-18-2013, 07:55 PM	#7950
Patina'd_402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: The Liberal Capitol of Commiefornia Posts: 63	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished the 2/4.... __________________ '70/C10/402/TH400.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.