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Revoh · 07-08-2013, 04:18 PM

Put mine in the local Fourth of July Parade.

endlessearth · 07-08-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Revoh

Put mine in the local Fourth of July Parade.

Looks awesome all done up for the parade. The stars on the hub caps remind me of pasties.

bschoolz1 · 07-08-2013, 06:46 PM

getting her ready

FetchMeAPepsi · 07-09-2013, 12:08 AM

Found out my rear end was leaking so I ended up painting my tail lights.
Yeah, how's that work?

http://6066gmcclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=49249

tonythezeek · 07-09-2013, 10:12 PM

changed my front brakes to 6 lug disc from 5 lug disc and ran new brake lines to the front. yesterday, ran a new line for the hydraulic clutch. will run the rear tomorrow.

if you ever have to do any flaring, i highly recommend the Eastwood Professional Brake Tubing Flaring Tool. it is a bit pricey, but man do those flares come out perfect every time. when the time comes, will be happy to do the fuel lines with this tool too.

Jmorales3181 · 07-09-2013, 10:21 PM

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luvbowties · 07-09-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tonythezeek

changed my front brakes to 6 lug disc from 5 lug disc and ran new brake lines to the front. yesterday, ran a new line for the hydraulic clutch. will run the rear tomorrow.

if you ever have to do any flaring, i highly recommend the Eastwood Professional Brake Tubing Flaring Tool. it is a bit pricey, but man do those flares come out perfect every time. when the time comes, will be happy to do the fuel lines with this tool too.

I looked at one of those Pro tools earlier, and man are they pretty! With my $-situation, I'd have to rent mine out on weekends to afford having it around when I need it! I'm sure you felt pride when you looked at the finished flares. Keep up the nice work!
Sam

Revoh · 07-10-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by endlessearth

Looks awesome all done up for the parade. The stars on the hub caps remind me of pasties.

I, uh, never thought of that. lol!

greg65 · 07-10-2013, 10:24 AM

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Nice, always like the blue trucks. Really make we wonder why i'm painting mine fawn.

russellmalcolm · 07-10-2013, 10:46 AM

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Nice, always like the blue trucks. Really make we wonder why i'm painting mine fawn.

I think your making a good choice, fawn is a nice color, and your truck will look good. Nothing wrong with blue, but fawn is a bit more subtle. I was going for a repaint with a gun metal grey or a matte black, but now a fawn-ish color also sounds good, ahhh choices!

Johnny Too Bad · 07-10-2013, 12:32 PM

Finally got around to changing the metering rods and jets in my Edelbrock 1406 to adjust for the altitude here in Denver. Apparently these carbs are set up for sea level from the factory.

Made a huge difference in how it ran. I still need to change the spark plugs since the other ones look a little fouled after running so rich for so long.

markeb01 · 07-10-2013, 01:30 PM

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That looks great, really like the color. Nothing better than fresh paint that turns out well. It's like the smell of fresh enamel. I never get tired of that.

RANDY COX · 07-10-2013, 05:42 PM

Um watched it rain on the truck some more....

88Lt1wagon · 07-10-2013, 05:45 PM

Trying to change the oil but I can't get the old gasket off the engine with picks, I might try to locate a dremel before this is over...

tonythezeek · 07-10-2013, 07:33 PM

thank you sam for the encouragement!!

started to do the rear brakes but got a little anxious and decided to put the dog house back on. still have to make some cuts to allow the tire to travel into the wheel well but i knew that going in. if anything, i wanted to do it because i knew it would motivate me in getting the rest of what i'm calling "phase 1" done. ...that and the future wife looks at me funny every time i say "i'm getting close to being done". in her words, "it is only real if i can see it" lol

...at some point, will have to compile all the images i have and create a build thread.

AndrewJoey · 07-10-2013, 07:41 PM

Ok, here's what I did today.
-ordered some 2" drop shackles
-cleaned up and painted my new rims that I found on my uncle's property last week.
-Put in a new battery (starts like a champ now)
-started to restore my V6 emblems that someone before me messed up.
-CLR'd half my bed.
Time for a beer!
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ACK · 07-10-2013, 09:47 PM

Stripped, cleaned up, and painted a script valve cover and breather back in spring, got the parts to put it all together tonight and dropped it on.

tonythezeek · 07-11-2013, 09:24 PM

did not get much done because of a rouge thunderstorm but did cut out enough metal to allow the wheel to travel into the wheel well. may hit up a salvage yard tomorrow and get some wheels with a better backspacing.

**jayoldschool** · 07-11-2013, 09:36 PM

Finished the removal of the bed tubs, bed's ready for a new set of sills/wood/strips. Also test fit my new muffer. Perfect. I'll update my "cheap muffer" thread when I take pics.

groundbound64 · 07-11-2013, 10:56 PM

The young lad wanted to wash my truck... well about half of it .

mud.man.rj · 07-11-2013, 11:10 PM

That is a nice red, especially when wet. Probably not paying him enough to wash the second half.

1966burb · 07-12-2013, 07:29 PM

Decided to do a little house cleaning under the hood. Stripped the engine down and cleaned and painted all the accs. Painted engine and reassembled. Now I can work on it with getting my hands dirty!!

64shortbox · 07-12-2013, 10:13 PM

Looking Good!!

**pdxhall** · 07-12-2013, 10:49 PM

Since I've got the cab on its back I decided to get the inside roof stripped, sanded and epoxy primed while it's easy to get to. Didn't quite get done today. I'll finish up tomorrow and get the primer on.

jbgroby · 07-13-2013, 07:40 AM

The painter and I WOULD have loved to flip the cab on it's back, it took us hours to sand the interior roof

07-08-2013, 04:18 PM	#8101
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put mine in the local Fourth of July Parade. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure.

07-08-2013, 06:46 PM	#8103
bschoolz1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: raleigh nc Posts: 41	Re: What did you do to your truck today? getting her ready Attached Images

07-09-2013, 12:08 AM	#8104
FetchMeAPepsi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edmond, Ks Posts: 595	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Found out my rear end was leaking so I ended up painting my tail lights. Yeah, how's that work? http://6066gmcclub.com/forum/showthread.php?p=49249 __________________ Step by steps: Remove primer to reveal original paint Rebuild a carburetor See My Build - Cecilia! Some people are like slinkys. Not worth much but funny as heck when pushed down stairs.

07-09-2013, 10:12 PM	#8105
tonythezeek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville,fl Posts: 129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? changed my front brakes to 6 lug disc from 5 lug disc and ran new brake lines to the front. yesterday, ran a new line for the hydraulic clutch. will run the rear tomorrow. if you ever have to do any flaring, i highly recommend the Eastwood Professional Brake Tubing Flaring Tool. it is a bit pricey, but man do those flares come out perfect every time. when the time comes, will be happy to do the fuel lines with this tool too.

07-09-2013, 10:21 PM	#8106
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07-10-2013, 12:32 PM	#8111
Johnny Too Bad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finally got around to changing the metering rods and jets in my Edelbrock 1406 to adjust for the altitude here in Denver. Apparently these carbs are set up for sea level from the factory. Made a huge difference in how it ran. I still need to change the spark plugs since the other ones look a little fouled after running so rich for so long. Attached Images __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C10 SWB Stepside (350cid/TH400) 1978 Chevrolet C10 SWB Silverado Big 10 (454cid/TH400) -"Ah, the pressure's fierce!"

07-10-2013, 05:42 PM	#8113
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Um watched it rain on the truck some more.... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

07-10-2013, 05:45 PM	#8114
88Lt1wagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 128	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Trying to change the oil but I can't get the old gasket off the engine with picks, I might try to locate a dremel before this is over... __________________ -Jason '66 C10 LWB 2 BBL 283 w/ T-5 '90 V1500 Suburban TBI 350 w/ 700R4

07-10-2013, 07:33 PM	#8115
tonythezeek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville,fl Posts: 129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? thank you sam for the encouragement!! started to do the rear brakes but got a little anxious and decided to put the dog house back on. still have to make some cuts to allow the tire to travel into the wheel well but i knew that going in. if anything, i wanted to do it because i knew it would motivate me in getting the rest of what i'm calling "phase 1" done. ...that and the future wife looks at me funny every time i say "i'm getting close to being done". in her words, "it is only real if i can see it" lol ...at some point, will have to compile all the images i have and create a build thread.

07-10-2013, 07:41 PM	#8116
AndrewJoey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 39	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Ok, here's what I did today. -ordered some 2" drop shackles -cleaned up and painted my new rims that I found on my uncle's property last week. -Put in a new battery (starts like a champ now) -started to restore my V6 emblems that someone before me messed up. -CLR'd half my bed. Time for a beer! Posted via Mobile Device

07-10-2013, 09:47 PM	#8117
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 540	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Stripped, cleaned up, and painted a script valve cover and breather back in spring, got the parts to put it all together tonight and dropped it on. Attached Images __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

07-11-2013, 09:24 PM	#8118
tonythezeek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville,fl Posts: 129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? did not get much done because of a rouge thunderstorm but did cut out enough metal to allow the wheel to travel into the wheel well. may hit up a salvage yard tomorrow and get some wheels with a better backspacing.

07-11-2013, 09:36 PM	#8119
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,168	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished the removal of the bed tubs, bed's ready for a new set of sills/wood/strips. Also test fit my new muffer. Perfect. I'll update my "cheap muffer" thread when I take pics.

07-11-2013, 10:56 PM	#8120
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07-11-2013, 11:10 PM	#8121
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 a nice red, especially when wet. Probably not paying him enough to wash the second half.



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07-12-2013, 07:29 PM	#8122
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Decided to do a little house cleaning under the hood. Stripped the engine down and cleaned and painted all the accs. Painted engine and reassembled. Now I can work on it with getting my hands dirty!! Attached Images

07-12-2013, 10:13 PM	#8123
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07-13-2013, 07:40 AM	#8125
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