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Scott Webster · 10-29-2013, 07:10 PM

Mounted alternator on passenger side so I can get a power steering pump in there. Search goes on for that and a 4bbl. Just keep throwing money at it

gvw5400 · 10-29-2013, 07:26 PM

67 slider
Great little stepper!
I KNOW the dirt road pain, but wouldn't live anywhere else.
All the best ,Dirk

mmiddle · 10-29-2013, 11:44 PM

Over the last few weeks I have spent a little time with the wifey tearing down my '70. We removed all the interior... Shag carpet and all

. Took out the finder wells, polished the grill, put four tires on it that hold air and a few other things. The rust is as expected for these trucks. However the PO hacked up the tunnel pretty bad putting a floor shifter in it. In the late '70's or early '80 he did a lot of really crappy body work on it. The truck was apparently road hard and put up wet... Also found that it had a 5th wheel mount in the bed after cleaning out all the leaves. The truck sat under a grove of trees since 1986 until this July.

BlacklandCamper · 10-30-2013, 05:42 PM

Found out my quadajet is unusable. I managed to get the secondary needle bracket bent back to where it should be, but found one main needle is bent, and the other is broken. Good news is I have a good carb lined up, just need to collect it.
Found a set of headers for cheap, slightly used, going to clean them up and paint them. I figure headers, carb, and an intake will be enough until I can build the engine I want.

Also managed to get under the rear end and found a tag bolted to the diff cover. It says my Dana 60 has 4.10:1 gears. :-)

sboris · 10-30-2013, 07:04 PM

Got some help with my letters..

Patina'd_402 · 10-31-2013, 06:27 PM

Found out I have a bad battery.... Getitng a new one tomoro.
Hopefully that was my charging issue.

Avitech · 10-31-2013, 08:46 PM

Replaced the cracked and broken steering wheel. New wheel came from a Jeep Wrangler Laredo in the pick and pull yard. Had the same mounting pattern so an easy swap. I replaced the Jeep emblem with a carbon fiber button I made.

awbrown · 10-31-2013, 08:59 PM

I let the neighbor borrow it for his Halloween display ... don't know what the draw was ...

**Palf70Step** · 10-31-2013, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avitech

Replaced the cracked and broken steering wheel. New wheel came from a Jeep Wrangler Laredo in the pick and pull yard. Had the same mounting pattern so an easy swap. I replaced the Jeep emblem with a carbon fiber button I made.

Wheel looks good in there.

In The Ten Ring · 10-31-2013, 09:38 PM

I bought a GM door handle from a guy on here. Didn't really need it but I told him I'd buy it and I like to do what I say I will.

It's gotta be better than that repro on there now! LOL

muckyp · 11-01-2013, 10:54 PM

Installed rear bumper and new radiator. Getting so close!

sbell87 · 11-02-2013, 09:02 PM

Before

sbell87 · 11-02-2013, 09:03 PM

After

ksshane · 11-02-2013, 09:14 PM

in the process of installing my rear flip kit. Got it tore apart and then everything put back into place. Decided to call it a night and take a fresh look at it in the morning to make sure we are installing the kit correctly before tightening everything down. Then moving to the front to install drop spindles and lowering springs.

In The Ten Ring · 11-02-2013, 10:12 PM

Tried to buy a NOS passenger handle but the last email from the seller was a bit confusing. I sent an clarification email but still awaiting the answer. Hopefully I can still get the handle.

Patina'd_402 · 11-03-2013, 05:45 PM

I made my truck a mini-me...

Syndrome · 11-03-2013, 06:10 PM

Pulled the battery out of it and put it on the charger. Its starting to freeze here and I didn't my truck running yet so I figured I better pull it than lose a brand new battery.

In The Ten Ring · 11-03-2013, 09:06 PM

I paid for the passenger side NOS door handle.

ksshane · 11-03-2013, 09:11 PM

Finished up the rear flip. Lowered the rear 6.5", and will probably be a little more once I install the c-notch.

Got the front end torn down and the new ball joints installed (that was fun

)

Was hoping to get away with just installing new drop spindles and cutting a link out of the springs, but once the old springs came out it was obvious that the PO had heated the springs. So picking up some 3" dropped springs tomorrow.

hayhauler71 · 11-03-2013, 09:24 PM

Took it out for a ride along the Mississippi river with my daughter probably the last ride of the season

**Boog** · 11-03-2013, 09:35 PM

That's cool Fuzzy.

68'CTown · 11-03-2013, 09:52 PM

I have a 68 truck and just got done taking out my front suspension and putting in a 74 cross member and front suspension for the easy disc brake conversion. Now needing help on what engine frame brackets to use.

AustinScott · 11-03-2013, 11:54 PM

Sprung a power steering leak.....
It was only a matter of time with the hose rubbing on the inner like it has been.

I guess its time to get two new hoses made to the correct lengths...
NAPA?

Scott

swamp rat · 11-04-2013, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbell87

After

Bed liner? Looks textured.. Looks Great too.

sbell87 · 11-04-2013, 07:37 PM

It is! Works great! I have it in most of my trucks. Kills the sound!

10-29-2013, 07:10 PM	#8251
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Mounted alternator on passenger side so I can get a power steering pump in there. Search goes on for that and a 4bbl. Just keep throwing money at it __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential!

10-29-2013, 07:26 PM	#8252
gvw5400 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 263	Re: What did you do to your truck today! 67 slider Great little stepper! I KNOW the dirt road pain, but wouldn't live anywhere else. All the best ,Dirk

10-29-2013, 11:44 PM	#8253
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Over the last few weeks I have spent a little time with the wifey tearing down my '70. We removed all the interior... Shag carpet and all. Took out the finder wells, polished the grill, put four tires on it that hold air and a few other things. The rust is as expected for these trucks. However the PO hacked up the tunnel pretty bad putting a floor shifter in it. In the late '70's or early '80 he did a lot of really crappy body work on it. The truck was apparently road hard and put up wet... Also found that it had a 5th wheel mount in the bed after cleaning out all the leaves. The truck sat under a grove of trees since 1986 until this July. Attached Images __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

10-30-2013, 05:42 PM	#8254
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Found out my quadajet is unusable. I managed to get the secondary needle bracket bent back to where it should be, but found one main needle is bent, and the other is broken. Good news is I have a good carb lined up, just need to collect it. Found a set of headers for cheap, slightly used, going to clean them up and paint them. I figure headers, carb, and an intake will be enough until I can build the engine I want. Also managed to get under the rear end and found a tag bolted to the diff cover. It says my Dana 60 has 4.10:1 gears. :-) __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04

10-30-2013, 07:04 PM	#8255
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got some help with my letters.. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

10-31-2013, 06:27 PM	#8256
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! Found out I have a bad battery.... Getitng a new one tomoro. Hopefully that was my charging issue. __________________ '70/C10/402/TH400.

10-31-2013, 08:46 PM	#8257
Avitech Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, NH Posts: 44	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced the cracked and broken steering wheel. New wheel came from a Jeep Wrangler Laredo in the pick and pull yard. Had the same mounting pattern so an easy swap. I replaced the Jeep emblem with a carbon fiber button I made. __________________ 1990 Suburban Silverado 350, SM465 and 35" tires

10-31-2013, 08:59 PM	#8258
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I let the neighbor borrow it for his Halloween display ... don't know what the draw was ...

10-31-2013, 09:38 PM	#8260
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 bought a GM door handle from a guy on here. Didn't really need it but I told him I'd buy it and I like to do what I say I will. It's gotta be better than that repro on there now! LOL

11-01-2013, 10:54 PM	#8261
muckyp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forney, Texas Posts: 290	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed rear bumper and new radiator. Getting so close! Attached Images __________________ 70 SWB 454/TH400

11-02-2013, 09:02 PM	#8262
sbell87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: auburn,al Posts: 79	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Before Attached Images

11-02-2013, 09:03 PM	#8263
sbell87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: auburn,al Posts: 79	Re: What did you do to your truck today! After Attached Images

11-02-2013, 09:14 PM	#8264
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: What did you do to your truck today! in the process of installing my rear flip kit. Got it tore apart and then everything put back into place. Decided to call it a night and take a fresh look at it in the morning to make sure we are installing the kit correctly before tightening everything down. Then moving to the front to install drop spindles and lowering springs. __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

11-02-2013, 10:12 PM	#8265
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! Tried to buy a NOS passenger handle but the last email from the seller was a bit confusing. I sent an clarification email but still awaiting the answer. Hopefully I can still get the handle.

11-03-2013, 05:45 PM	#8266
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! I made my truck a mini-me... Attached Images __________________ '70/C10/402/TH400.



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11-03-2013, 06:10 PM	#8267
Syndrome Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Apple Valley, UT Posts: 143	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the battery out of it and put it on the charger. Its starting to freeze here and I didn't my truck running yet so I figured I better pull it than lose a brand new battery. __________________ 1970 GMC

11-03-2013, 09:06 PM	#8268
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 paid for the passenger side NOS door handle.

11-03-2013, 09:11 PM	#8269
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished up the rear flip. Lowered the rear 6.5", and will probably be a little more once I install the c-notch. Got the front end torn down and the new ball joints installed (that was fun ) Was hoping to get away with just installing new drop spindles and cutting a link out of the springs, but once the old springs came out it was obvious that the PO had heated the springs. So picking up some 3" dropped springs tomorrow. __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

11-03-2013, 09:24 PM	#8270
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took it out for a ride along the Mississippi river with my daughter probably the last ride of the season Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

11-03-2013, 09:35 PM	#8271
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,433	Re: What did you do to your truck today! That's cool Fuzzy. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-03-2013, 09:52 PM	#8272
68'CTown Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 93	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I have a 68 truck and just got done taking out my front suspension and putting in a 74 cross member and front suspension for the easy disc brake conversion. Now needing help on what engine frame brackets to use. __________________ Thanks! Craig - Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is!

11-03-2013, 11:54 PM	#8273
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Sprung a power steering leak..... It was only a matter of time with the hose rubbing on the inner like it has been. I guess its time to get two new hoses made to the correct lengths... NAPA? Scott __________________ 68-SWB, 327, hooker headers, spintec mufflers, disk brake 3.5/5 drop, buddy buckets, 200-4R, 2200 stall, 3.73 12bolt Eaton Posi, My 68-SWB Photo Build Thread All my Google Albums

11-04-2013, 07:37 PM	#8275
sbell87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: auburn,al Posts: 79	Re: What did you do to your truck today! It is! Works great! I have it in most of my trucks. Kills the sound!

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