What did you do to your truck today! - Page 35 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Scott Webster · 09-19-2010, 12:30 AM

Shopping around for rear end parts...... but I still love my money pit

Who started that curse of seeing potential in everything?

pat 70/71 · 09-19-2010, 01:42 AM

Today I washed her & drove to my shop& worked 12 hours ( on a saturday) had fun! (glad to be working) cheers to all! Pat

Todd Hepler · 09-19-2010, 08:57 AM

Hauled a pile of scrap to the recycler

-Todd

truknut · 09-19-2010, 02:04 PM

Well yesterday I tried to scrape the rust from the floor of my bed with a wire wheel. Didn't turn out like I wanted so I got a wire brush and went to town. So then I rolled the floor with some Rustolem Rusty Metal Primer. It will be ok until I can find another floor.

67chevy1series · 09-19-2010, 03:04 PM

well i took the bed back off so i could do some painting for the next bed sides that i am getting

jgibson · 09-19-2010, 08:00 PM

installed a new rear body wiring harness, along with new tail light and backup light assemblies. while I was at it, I figured i would actually make the turn signals work, so I tore apart the steering column...

... while i was at it.... also figured since I was in there, I might as well replace the guts of the steering column. SO... I have functioning lights in the rear, turn signals that work, and actually cancel themselves, and the new inner workings of the steering column make it feel like a new truck! shifter is more responsive, (not as sloppy), oh, and I mounted the wheel straight! now I just have to find new "natural" spots for my hands.

Its amazing how all those little things really added up to a better, more reliable driver.

oldblue1968chevy · 09-19-2010, 08:05 PM

tried to figure out how to make a fast easy blazer filler...and i already put gas in the tank and the beds on PITA UGHH

wwotr · 09-20-2010, 08:40 PM

Bought a new Heater Controler, All new A/C & Heater Vent Ducting,
Center A/C Vent Upgrade, Billet Glove Box, Billet Rear View Mirror,
Billet Ash Tray Cover.

oldblue1968chevy · 09-20-2010, 08:41 PM

swapped springs in dizzy trying to achiev 36* total timing..still not there

AusTx68 · 09-20-2010, 08:56 PM

Started the stain/varnish process for the bed of my truck. Damn dust is everywhere!

05crewcab · 09-20-2010, 11:46 PM

Did a little rust encapsulation...

YBNORML · 09-21-2010, 01:10 AM

Started my the installation of my dropmember rear

I've been worknig on this thing so long, I'm runnin the original dropmember up front.
If I'm lucky I might even drive it next spring!
Oh yeah, rivets suck!
Posted via Mobile Device

scrapmetalart · 09-21-2010, 01:48 AM

removed & dropped off my driveshaft for new u-joints & carrier bearing. Hopefully no more rattles for a while...
put in a new rear tranny seal & drained the lube out of the 3 speed.

New driveshaft & gear lube tomorrow & she is back on the road.

Install the freshened rearend, brakes, trailing arms & 2" lowering blocks in the next week

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-21-2010, 08:07 PM

Found the color. 2009/2010 Caddy Cherry Red (almost black).

Went to the Caddie dealer who wanted to send my woman home with a new Escalade. I told her to tell them to look at me (old, short and fat)..."Did I look like I have the income of an NBA Player?"

Got the color code. Then went to the paint store just to make sure I knew what the paint was going to cost (round numbers). Also, got some black like POR for the motor clean-up.

Met a great guy who is going to help out with some contacts on upholstery, body and paint, wheel stuff, etc. He installed filter and seals and the new aluminum pan on the 350 tranny while I watched. I came home like this.

67Slider · 09-21-2010, 09:07 PM

Bought the gas cap, metal fuel lines and the raw metal for the camaro gas tank install. All I need now are the bolts to mount it. I will fab this up this weekend. Looking forward to providing a thread when it's done.

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-21-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67Slider

Bought the gas cap, metal fuel lines and the raw metal for the camaro gas tank install..... Looking forward to providing a thread when it's done.

That would be great. I'm considering this , but working with a close budget right now.

rondog4416 · 09-21-2010, 09:51 PM

well i got a pair of RUST FREE doors today for $50.00 each and a factory tilt steering col for $150.00 its nice and tight , looks great now to get to work on getting them installed !!!

nickp51chevy · 09-21-2010, 10:40 PM

No progress on my truck, but I did drive it.

avgjoeracing · 09-22-2010, 12:25 AM

Replaced Upper rad hose and RH exhaust manifold. Does dreaming of headers or LS swap count?

68C10HotRod · 09-22-2010, 01:10 AM

Worked on my 72 Burb a little: getting it ready for a C-notch, shock relocators & super trac bar - removed gas tank, DS bumpstop & under frame support plate. Can't budge the upper trac bar bolt - like it's seized to the bushing.

Also confirmed the G80 was removed by a PO.

Think it's got a Frankenstein rear end.

Sonicman · 09-22-2010, 10:46 AM

Mine has been at the mechanic's getting some leaks fixed. I tried and tried and couldn't stop'em.

So gave in to the engines gods. I should get it back late today or tomorrow. I'm miss her.........

LilD · 09-22-2010, 12:55 PM

I drove mine down the street a bit and then tried to degrease the engine compartment. Didnt get much cleaner and knocked some paint off the engine.

355bullet · 09-22-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Found the color. 2009/2010 Caddy Cherry Red (almost black).

Went to the Caddie dealer who wanted to send my woman home with a new Escalade. I told her to tell them to look at me (old, short and fat)..."Did I look like I have the income of an NBA Player?"

Got the color code. Then went to the paint store just to make sure I knew what the paint was going to cost (round numbers). Also, got some black like POR for the motor clean-up.

Met a great guy who is going to help out with some contacts on upholstery, body and paint, wheel stuff, etc. He installed filter and seals and the new aluminum pan on the 350 tranny while I watched. I came home like this.

nice!!
cool to know im not the only one that has thrown transmissions in the trunk of a car...lol!

deatonk67 · 09-22-2010, 07:04 PM

i put a new master cylinder on my truck( O reilly makes junk parts) then repainted my wheel well... good day sence it had a lifetime warranty on the master cylinder

Cole Trickle · 09-22-2010, 07:13 PM

Re charged the vintage AC kit....

It worked great and was blowing 39 degrees at the vent...brrrrr

09-19-2010, 12:30 AM	#851
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Shopping around for rear end parts...... but I still love my money pit Who started that curse of seeing potential in everything? __________________ 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!

09-19-2010, 01:42 AM	#852
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today I washed her & drove to my shop& worked 12 hours ( on a saturday) had fun! (glad to be working) cheers to all! Pat

09-19-2010, 08:57 AM	#853
Todd Hepler Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marietta Ga Posts: 74	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Hauled a pile of scrap to the recycler -Todd

09-19-2010, 02:04 PM	#854
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well yesterday I tried to scrape the rust from the floor of my bed with a wire wheel. Didn't turn out like I wanted so I got a wire brush and went to town. So then I rolled the floor with some Rustolem Rusty Metal Primer. It will be ok until I can find another floor. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

09-19-2010, 03:04 PM	#855
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: What did you do to your truck today! well i took the bed back off so i could do some painting for the next bed sides that i am getting

09-19-2010, 08:00 PM	#856
jgibson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: bainbridge island, wa Posts: 12	Re: What did you do to your truck today! installed a new rear body wiring harness, along with new tail light and backup light assemblies. while I was at it, I figured i would actually make the turn signals work, so I tore apart the steering column... ... while i was at it.... also figured since I was in there, I might as well replace the guts of the steering column. SO... I have functioning lights in the rear, turn signals that work, and actually cancel themselves, and the new inner workings of the steering column make it feel like a new truck! shifter is more responsive, (not as sloppy), oh, and I mounted the wheel straight! now I just have to find new "natural" spots for my hands. Its amazing how all those little things really added up to a better, more reliable driver. __________________ http://gibsonsgarage.blogspot.com/ you're never stranded til you give up. 1971 GMC longbed 454/400 2002 Tahoe 5.3 tuned 1997 Chevy 2500 Vortec 454 4L80E Last edited by jgibson; 09-19-2010 at 08:02 PM.

09-19-2010, 08:05 PM	#857
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What did you do to your truck today! tried to figure out how to make a fast easy blazer filler...and i already put gas in the tank and the beds on PITA UGHH __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-20-2010, 08:40 PM	#858
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bought a new Heater Controler, All new A/C & Heater Vent Ducting, Center A/C Vent Upgrade, Billet Glove Box, Billet Rear View Mirror, Billet Ash Tray Cover. __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

09-20-2010, 08:41 PM	#859
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: What did you do to your truck today! swapped springs in dizzy trying to achiev 36* total timing..still not there __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-20-2010, 08:56 PM	#860
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started the stain/varnish process for the bed of my truck. Damn dust is everywhere! __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

09-20-2010, 11:46 PM	#861
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Did a little rust encapsulation... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

09-21-2010, 01:10 AM	#862
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started my the installation of my dropmember rear I've been worknig on this thing so long, I'm runnin the original dropmember up front. If I'm lucky I might even drive it next spring! Oh yeah, rivets suck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

09-21-2010, 01:48 AM	#863
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: What did you do to your truck today! removed & dropped off my driveshaft for new u-joints & carrier bearing. Hopefully no more rattles for a while... put in a new rear tranny seal & drained the lube out of the 3 speed. New driveshaft & gear lube tomorrow & she is back on the road. Install the freshened rearend, brakes, trailing arms & 2" lowering blocks in the next week __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram Last edited by scrapmetalart; 09-21-2010 at 01:54 AM.

09-21-2010, 08:07 PM	#864
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! Found the color. 2009/2010 Caddy Cherry Red (almost black). Went to the Caddie dealer who wanted to send my woman home with a new Escalade. I told her to tell them to look at me (old, short and fat)..."Did I look like I have the income of an NBA Player?" Got the color code. Then went to the paint store just to make sure I knew what the paint was going to cost (round numbers). Also, got some black like POR for the motor clean-up. Met a great guy who is going to help out with some contacts on upholstery, body and paint, wheel stuff, etc. He installed filter and seals and the new aluminum pan on the 350 tranny while I watched. I came home like this. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

09-21-2010, 09:07 PM	#865
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bought the gas cap, metal fuel lines and the raw metal for the camaro gas tank install. All I need now are the bolts to mount it. I will fab this up this weekend. Looking forward to providing a thread when it's done. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

09-21-2010, 09:51 PM	#867
rondog4416 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: puyallup wa Posts: 233	Re: What did you do to your truck today! well i got a pair of RUST FREE doors today for $50.00 each and a factory tilt steering col for $150.00 its nice and tight , looks great now to get to work on getting them installed !!!

09-21-2010, 10:40 PM	#868
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: What did you do to your truck today! No progress on my truck, but I did drive it. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

09-22-2010, 12:25 AM	#869
avgjoeracing Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Joliet Posts: 12	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced Upper rad hose and RH exhaust manifold. Does dreaming of headers or LS swap count? __________________ '71 C10 Custom 350/350

09-22-2010, 01:10 AM	#870
68C10HotRod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE 68144 Posts: 333	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Worked on my 72 Burb a little: getting it ready for a C-notch, shock relocators & super trac bar - removed gas tank, DS bumpstop & under frame support plate. Can't budge the upper trac bar bolt - like it's seized to the bushing. Also confirmed the G80 was removed by a PO. Think it's got a Frankenstein rear end. __________________ Bryan '52 Bel Air 2dr HT - in pieces '68 C10 - 6cyl/4spd REMOVED, LT1/T56 to be installed “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” - Benjamin Franklin "And those who know what's best for us, Must rise and save us from ourselves" - RUSH lyric (mockery)

09-22-2010, 10:46 AM	#871
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Mine has been at the mechanic's getting some leaks fixed. I tried and tried and couldn't stop'em. So gave in to the engines gods. I should get it back late today or tomorrow. I'm miss her.........

09-22-2010, 12:55 PM	#872
LilD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 186	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I drove mine down the street a bit and then tried to degrease the engine compartment. Didnt get much cleaner and knocked some paint off the engine.

09-22-2010, 07:04 PM	#874
deatonk67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: somerville ohio Posts: 19	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i put a new master cylinder on my truck( O reilly makes junk parts) then repainted my wheel well... good day sence it had a lifetime warranty on the master cylinder

09-22-2010, 07:13 PM	#875
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Re charged the vintage AC kit.... It worked great and was blowing 39 degrees at the vent...brrrrr __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910 Last edited by Cole Trickle; 09-22-2010 at 07:20 PM.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.