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**Bugeyev8** · 03-24-2010, 11:03 PM

Got the rear end back together after new c clips and wheel cylinders, removed all the crappy old wood and strips from my bed and pressure washed years and years of dirt and gunk from the frame, tomorrows plan to clean and prep the thing for the new wood and get the RH bed side swapped out !!

**GruntMoanCough** · 03-25-2010, 12:14 AM

Well, the snow's all but gone, so I thought I would wake up the old girl. Been sittin' about 8 years on a sand bar out back.
Put on wheels and tires with air in them, freed up the brakes and dragged her out, ready to trailer to the shop.

Mr Pops · 03-25-2010, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

freakin' thing was the size of a beagle!
:

I believe you! I saw something run (hop) out from between two parked cars a few years back, I didn't have anywhere to swerve on a narrow street and ran it over. It felt like I had ran over someones dog! So I turned around to check on it and saw that it was half a rabbit that was half alive.. Anyway, I did him a favor after that..

It may have involved a 235/75/15..

HOGDADDY · 03-24-2010, 11:53 PM

I rebuilt the heater box new core new seal de-rusted the doors and painted em, got it back together and only need a plastic piece that broke on outer door luckily Classic parts has em in stock so I ordered one.

I also cleaned inside/out all the ac/heat ductwork

reglued the upper original dash mat that always fall down on ends with some 3M spray trim adhesive and after it tacks up good and pressing in together it is really attached good now.

Ordered blue carpet and oem style underlayment. Only really need front section back is in good shape still.

Still need new oem style seat cover, redo headliner, paint nos black door panels blue and nos grey dash pad needs blue paint.
Need finish up wiring harness paint nos fenders, paint (used) doors and install nos weatherstripping, assemble front end, get new windshield and either get a lock for rear slider or get new back glass.

Whew sounds like a lot. I still need install Eddy heads and Lunati retro roller but thats gotta wait I need a truck asap.

SCOTI · 03-25-2010, 12:10 AM

I painted some wheels. Just as I was putting the 2nd coat on one of the rear wheels, the rattle can tip clogged & blew out a slug of paint. I had to stop for the night & will now have to sand out the resulting runs (plural!) before moving on.

Mr Pops · 03-25-2010, 12:54 AM

Went and got a load of water for the acreage with the 1990 Crewcab, then I swapped out the drivers side seat belt from a parts truck for my crewcab, then I drove into town on E with a full gerry can in the box just to see how far the gas gauge would go down before running out. It got to reading 1/8 tank when I sloshed the gas turning a corner when it started sputtering. Anyway I put 66 liters in a 70 liter tank after that. I guess 4 liters don't do much good when they're spread out over a 6 foot long saddle tank..

After that, my wife called me to come see why our 02 Suburban was making a grinding noise which also made the steering wheel vibrate when she turned into a parking stall at Superstore. I told her not to drive it and that I was on my way to look at it. When I got there, I found a huge glacier formation behind the drivers side tire which was rubbing the tire on the solid ice and was strong enough to prevent it from turning very far. Then I fixed it and stubbed my toe.

ravens65 · 03-27-2010, 12:28 PM

Well.... last coat of bondo on the wheel tubs that I made, who am I kidding prob. needs another coat! Some of the holes on the lower flange don't line up - thats typical when you modify everything. I'll relocate them and hopefully they will be in primer soon. these were 67-71 fleetside inners that I sectioned 4" out of and bolted to a stepside. I love how they look stock- yet 20" of space allows 17"-18" wide meats on the back also installed my kenwood in the dash and all the gauge lights have been converted to blue lights to match the color of the stereo lights. It really looks cool at night. more later......

SCOTI · 03-27-2010, 01:32 PM

Got my tires mounted on the freshly painted wheels. Not show worthy, but nice enough....

**aerotruk63** · 03-28-2010, 09:18 AM

Started the swap converting 17.5" X 5.25" original stock wheels to 17" x 6.5" wheels using original center to a new ring. 17" offers more tire variety. Their for the K10.

shortbed70 · 03-28-2010, 11:55 AM

Painted my frame and now need to put wheels and bags on.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-28-2010, 04:02 PM

Looks good sam keep up the great work.....

Malibob · 03-28-2010, 06:13 PM

I just finished hanging my door. What great fun!
I also put a new radiator in too. Cant get the 1 1/2" rad. hose onto the rad. though. WTF, it is always something.

sams60gmc · 03-29-2010, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibob

I just finished hanging my door. What great fun!
I also put a new radiator in too. Cant get the 1 1/2" rad. hose onto the rad. though. WTF, it is always something.

I looked thru your pictures. Sick truck man.

64GMCHorsepower · 03-28-2010, 06:35 PM

I welded up my rollpan.......Just have to sand it down and fill it in to make it look nice.....

Also vinyl covered my side kickpanels and installed my front speakers and my stereo deck.....

Rusteeze64GB · 03-28-2010, 09:02 PM

So I have not posted in awhile but managed to get some work done to the truck yesterday and wanted to show the progress. Here ya go. The funny thing about it all was at the end ofthe day I took the truck around the corner and a hose clap from the transmission line came loose and I lost almost all of my tranny fluid while pulling in the drive way. Perfect ending to the perfect day!

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steveb64 · 03-28-2010, 09:29 PM

Backed it out of the garage for the 1st time this year after installing 4" drop springs in back and about 4" inches in front with drop springs and spindles.

steveb64 · 03-28-2010, 09:30 PM

.....one more pic.

Sick5 · 03-28-2010, 09:48 PM

Looking good Steve 64

steveb64 · 03-28-2010, 10:22 PM

Thanks Sick5, I'm havn' a blast with this thing, it's like a disease, all I want to do is work on the truck!

Sick5 · 03-29-2010, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveb64

Thanks Sick5, I'm havn' a blast with this thing, it's like a disease, all I want to do is work on the truck!

lol i can spend all day working on mine
sometimes just need to sit back and enjoy the view

Hipper · 04-01-2010, 05:55 AM

mounted new front rims and tires on the dually, now I have tubles all the way around. Have been working on the 9 year olds MG so all my extra time is going to that.

*lakeroadster* · 04-03-2010, 06:07 PM

Finished updating my grille: Stainless grille bars and chrome headlight Bezels.

Here are the before and after shots. More details on the grille in my build thread.

SCOTI · 04-03-2010, 07:11 PM

I'm diggin' it.

Alan's Classic · 04-03-2010, 07:18 PM

Got the fan shroud fabbed up today.

SCOTI · 04-04-2010, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Got the fan shroud fabbed up today.

Care to share info on the radiator?

03-24-2010, 11:03 PM	#1
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the rear end back together after new c clips and wheel cylinders, removed all the crappy old wood and strips from my bed and pressure washed years and years of dirt and gunk from the frame, tomorrows plan to clean and prep the thing for the new wood and get the RH bed side swapped out !! Attached Images

03-25-2010, 12:14 AM	#2
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well, the snow's all but gone, so I thought I would wake up the old girl. Been sittin' about 8 years on a sand bar out back. Put on wheels and tires with air in them, freed up the brakes and dragged her out, ready to trailer to the shop. Attached Images __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

03-24-2010, 11:53 PM	#4
HOGDADDY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I rebuilt the heater box new core new seal de-rusted the doors and painted em, got it back together and only need a plastic piece that broke on outer door luckily Classic parts has em in stock so I ordered one. I also cleaned inside/out all the ac/heat ductwork reglued the upper original dash mat that always fall down on ends with some 3M spray trim adhesive and after it tacks up good and pressing in together it is really attached good now. Ordered blue carpet and oem style underlayment. Only really need front section back is in good shape still. Still need new oem style seat cover, redo headliner, paint nos black door panels blue and nos grey dash pad needs blue paint. Need finish up wiring harness paint nos fenders, paint (used) doors and install nos weatherstripping, assemble front end, get new windshield and either get a lock for rear slider or get new back glass. Whew sounds like a lot. I still need install Eddy heads and Lunati retro roller but thats gotta wait I need a truck asap. Last edited by HOGDADDY; 03-24-2010 at 11:55 PM.

03-25-2010, 12:10 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,039	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I painted some wheels. Just as I was putting the 2nd coat on one of the rear wheels, the rattle can tip clogged & blew out a slug of paint. I had to stop for the night & will now have to sand out the resulting runs (plural!) before moving on. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 03-25-2010 at 12:11 AM.

03-25-2010, 12:54 AM	#6
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went and got a load of water for the acreage with the 1990 Crewcab, then I swapped out the drivers side seat belt from a parts truck for my crewcab, then I drove into town on E with a full gerry can in the box just to see how far the gas gauge would go down before running out. It got to reading 1/8 tank when I sloshed the gas turning a corner when it started sputtering. Anyway I put 66 liters in a 70 liter tank after that. I guess 4 liters don't do much good when they're spread out over a 6 foot long saddle tank.. After that, my wife called me to come see why our 02 Suburban was making a grinding noise which also made the steering wheel vibrate when she turned into a parking stall at Superstore. I told her not to drive it and that I was on my way to look at it. When I got there, I found a huge glacier formation behind the drivers side tire which was rubbing the tire on the solid ice and was strong enough to prevent it from turning very far. Then I fixed it and stubbed my toe. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

03-27-2010, 12:28 PM	#7
ravens65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: clermont florida Posts: 176	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well.... last coat of bondo on the wheel tubs that I made, who am I kidding prob. needs another coat! Some of the holes on the lower flange don't line up - thats typical when you modify everything. I'll relocate them and hopefully they will be in primer soon. these were 67-71 fleetside inners that I sectioned 4" out of and bolted to a stepside. I love how they look stock- yet 20" of space allows 17"-18" wide meats on the back also installed my kenwood in the dash and all the gauge lights have been converted to blue lights to match the color of the stereo lights. It really looks cool at night. more later...... Attached Images __________________ If it has tits or wheels its gonna give you problems!!!

03-27-2010, 01:32 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,039	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my tires mounted on the freshly painted wheels. Not show worthy, but nice enough.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-28-2010, 09:18 AM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Started the swap converting 17.5" X 5.25" original stock wheels to 17" x 6.5" wheels using original center to a new ring. 17" offers more tire variety. Their for the K10. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-28-2010, 11:55 AM	#10
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Painted my frame and now need to put wheels and bags on. Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

03-28-2010, 04:02 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looks good sam keep up the great work..... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-28-2010, 06:13 PM	#12
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I just finished hanging my door. What great fun! I also put a new radiator in too. Cant get the 1 1/2" rad. hose onto the rad. though. WTF, it is always something. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

03-28-2010, 06:35 PM	#14
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I welded up my rollpan.......Just have to sand it down and fill it in to make it look nice..... Also vinyl covered my side kickpanels and installed my front speakers and my stereo deck..... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

03-28-2010, 09:02 PM	#15
Rusteeze64GB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ. Posts: 67	Re: What did you do to your truck today? So I have not posted in awhile but managed to get some work done to the truck yesterday and wanted to show the progress. Here ya go. The funny thing about it all was at the end ofthe day I took the truck around the corner and a hose clap from the transmission line came loose and I lost almost all of my tranny fluid while pulling in the drive way. Perfect ending to the perfect day! : Attached Images

03-28-2010, 09:29 PM	#16
steveb64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Backed it out of the garage for the 1st time this year after installing 4" drop springs in back and about 4" inches in front with drop springs and spindles. Attached Images

03-28-2010, 09:30 PM	#17
steveb64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today? .....one more pic. Attached Images



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03-28-2010, 09:48 PM	#18
Sick5 C10 CLUB Y QUE! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2,770	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Looking good Steve 64 __________________ C/10 CLUB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=148

03-28-2010, 10:22 PM	#19
steveb64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Thanks Sick5, I'm havn' a blast with this thing, it's like a disease, all I want to do is work on the truck!

04-01-2010, 05:55 AM	#21
Hipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Re: What did you do to your truck today? mounted new front rims and tires on the dually, now I have tubles all the way around. Have been working on the 9 year olds MG so all my extra time is going to that. __________________ 71 GMC Long Bed, 454,factory everything, lowered, and shaved. 64 GMC Short Bed (great grandfathers truck) 65 Chevy 1 ton Dually a/c p/s p/b v8 auto 89 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift 79 MG Midget (My 7 year old vehicle) 29 Ford Model A Rat Rod (in the works) 86 pontiac fiero 2.5 manual18 year olds) 87 pontiac fiero SE 2.8 auto (18 year olds) 90 Mitsubishi eclipes turbo AWD (18 year olds) 69 BMW 1600 (wifes toy)

04-03-2010, 06:07 PM	#22
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished updating my grille: Stainless grille bars and chrome headlight Bezels. Here are the before and after shots. More details on the grille in my build thread. Attached Images

04-03-2010, 07:11 PM	#23
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,039	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I'm diggin' it. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-03-2010, 07:18 PM	#24
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got the fan shroud fabbed up today. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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