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magwakeenercew2jh · 10-23-2010, 11:30 PM

Got a notice in our box (we're in the country) when we picked up the Saturday mail at 11:30 that there was a package at the Post Office that needed a signature. They close at 12:00 today. Sharp. We made it. Look what came in the mail today from Canada.

Earlier, a trip to the local Napa on the way to our grand son's soccer game yielded a bill of $82. And a bag of stuff you never count in the budget. (More) Carb cleaner, a set of brake line wrenches (lost my 7/16" ...and the set was cheaper than one wrench), a bucket of power steering fluid, a bucket of brake fluid, three brake line fittings, a hand full of hose clamps, etc.

Also, here are a couple of (lousy, sorry) pics of the carb with POR15 on the body and a Krylon rehab of the hood "popper".

bigsnookmaster · 10-24-2010, 01:09 AM

Found more horsepower! Actually took about 8 degrees of timing out and it made more power! Also found after the carpet install with the mat, Lost about a half inch of adjustment on the carb linkage, fixed that too. Going to the track on Wednesday night to see what it will do. Last time it went 7.86 at 86 mph in the 1/8th.

67Slider · 10-24-2010, 04:43 PM

Had a buddy come over and we welded the exhaust back up right after the camaro tank install. Good to go now. Shot some more paint on the bed sides this morning. One more touch up spaying and I will start cutting the wood down and fitting it in the bed.

csutter · 10-24-2010, 06:46 PM

Put new valve cover gaskets on to stop major oil leak, changed oil, couldn't get filter off though. Also replaced broken turn signal arm.

Sonicman · 10-24-2010, 08:19 PM

SQUAT........ I'm just waiting for Clifford Performance four barrel intake and dual shorty headers for my 250 inline 6. Man waiting sucks

rsavage · 10-24-2010, 08:59 PM

Started tearing stuff out of the interior of the 71 Blazer I picked up. Removed rear seat and took out home made side panels and carpeting. Carpeting was glued down. Anyone know of a solvent that will aid in the removal of carpet adhesive. Paint thinner (mineral spirits) doesn't really do much.

lil hoodlum · 10-24-2010, 09:08 PM

I painted my hood, drivers side front fender, and driver side door. I have been painting my truck for neary the last month. More of less piece by piece. I am in a rush to finish the exterior befor it gets to cold outside.

Keith

pat 70/71 · 10-24-2010, 09:36 PM

drove the wifey to lunch and put about 75 miles on it (in the rain) ran great good times! cheers, Pat

willys72fleetside · 10-24-2010, 09:38 PM

Got my bed back on int time for winter. Painted the inside of the doors and got them rehung today. Trying to get things ready for winter so I can work on the bed body work and or the motor.

60ratrod · 10-25-2010, 12:22 AM

Ordered a gasket set and ez efi multi port retro fit kit for my 72. I actually ordered those last week when i found the kit in an ebay auction for $699. i can't wait to get the brake conversio done on the mrs's 72 maliu so my 72 can go in the garage for some work next
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mcmlxix · 10-25-2010, 12:33 AM

Swapped in a Red-Head steering box. Rebuilt the rag joint. Pulled the PS pump and ordered a new one alond with what I hope is the correct high pressure line....

I also unbolted the body mounts so I can install the new poly kit and 1" ORD body lift....

shiner2001 · 10-25-2010, 04:13 AM

4" rear drop...woo hoo!! 2" front is ready to go in as soon as the front rebuild kit arrives from CPP.

And also, a trip to the car wash

Shyguy · 10-25-2010, 04:46 PM

Finally found a little time between other projects to work on the '71. I re-routed the wire to the temperature sending unit wire away from the headers.

Mounted the remote solenoid and figured out how to run the new wires.

While re-routing the temperature sending unit wire I noticed that the wire to the Hei distributor was spliced to the yellow wire. It has been running ok that way, but I decided to run a new heavier duty wire to the distributor from the ignition unfused connection in the fuse block with a in-line fuse.

Hottrucks · 10-25-2010, 04:57 PM

relized that with Cupped LCA, 2 1/2" drop spindles, and a dropped X member not only would I have to get rid of my A/C and heat but the tire would be rubbing on the hood and firewall....Dam why can't it be easy to be cheap

Beat68CST · 10-25-2010, 05:42 PM

Gettin ready to go back out and wire wheel the wheel wells and core support for paint!

Just got done cleaning up threads on all the bolts.

Also, gave my water pump to my motor builder.

I need to get this front end ready for my 327! Pronto!

crapy67 · 10-25-2010, 06:47 PM

I just got done replacing my LMCrap wiper switch that was in the truck for maybe 6 months with a 40 year old GM switch that still works.

68C10HotRod · 10-25-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by crapy67

I just got done replacing my LMCrap wiper switch that was in the truck for maybe 6 months with a 40 year old GM switch that still works.

I had one of the same ones pretty much explode & come apart too. Replaced mine with one from another 72 truck also. The old one felt like it was 3x the weight as the new one.

On Sunday - did a temporary work around for a bad wire somewhere in the heater harness. Ran a fused line from the fuse box to a toggle switch at the cig lighter location & then on to the motor. On or Off at full speed is better than NOTHING. It's been a little chilly here some mornings & foggy windows are hazardous to drive with.

trkfrk · 10-25-2010, 11:40 PM

I welded up my firewall and fuel inlet on my cab.. I ordered everything from Infanti machine http://www.infantimachine.com/products.htm. fit perfect. The gas filler hole was rolled perfect... It would have been cheaper to buy a sheet of metal but saved me a day of labor ($80.00 total with shipping). Highly recommend.

mcmlxix · 10-26-2010, 05:07 AM

I installed the power steering pump and new hoses.... filled and bled the pump and box.... its still on jack stands because I had to go to work ...

And the Red Head ....

swamp rat · 10-26-2010, 10:28 PM

Nothing except get a drill and tap together to install a ground line off my fuel cell to the frame, need a good ground hole on the frame.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-26-2010, 10:55 PM

My wife picked up our new one-piece drive line ($272 all rebuilt w/new yoke...I expected about $150, but I'm living in the past, I guess.).

Bolted up the new brake set up to the pedal (now the only thing left in the cab). Guess what, the '68 (the cab I'm using) pedal assy has the part that accepts the brake rod that goes through the fire wall about 3/8" shorter than the brake set-up I got. Luckily, they sent that part attached to the threaded rod, so I used it. Just one more "'68 ain't a '71" surprise.

Same with the carb linkage. I have to use the '68 on the cab and make a rod to attach to the Edelbrock 600 cfm. I'm going to use a '68 rod that LMC says is for a six cyl.

Stuffed one of my three steering columns thru the hole in the firewall and came home. Tomorrow's another day.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-26-2010, 11:20 PM

Finished installing my new disc brake system on the 68 S/C truck, 13" fronts, 12' rears, all new lines and a CPP aluminum mastercylinder with built in proportioning valve. I also, installed a B&M line lock for good measure,

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**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-27-2010, 04:42 PM

I got these in the mail froma good friend today for the blazer now just have to find time to install them..

sams60gmc · 10-27-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I got these in the mail froma good friend today for the blazer now just have to find time to install them..

Oooo nice.

Relish · 10-30-2010, 07:21 PM

me and my brother put headers on my truck and then drove it home 30-45 minutes with open exhaust. on wednesday i'll be getting the exhaust done.

10-23-2010, 11:30 PM	#1
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! Got a notice in our box (we're in the country) when we picked up the Saturday mail at 11:30 that there was a package at the Post Office that needed a signature. They close at 12:00 today. Sharp. We made it. Look what came in the mail today from Canada. Earlier, a trip to the local Napa on the way to our grand son's soccer game yielded a bill of $82. And a bag of stuff you never count in the budget. (More) Carb cleaner, a set of brake line wrenches (lost my 7/16" ...and the set was cheaper than one wrench), a bucket of power steering fluid, a bucket of brake fluid, three brake line fittings, a hand full of hose clamps, etc. Also, here are a couple of (lousy, sorry) pics of the carb with POR15 on the body and a Krylon rehab of the hood "popper". Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

10-24-2010, 01:09 AM	#2
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Found more horsepower! Actually took about 8 degrees of timing out and it made more power! Also found after the carpet install with the mat, Lost about a half inch of adjustment on the carb linkage, fixed that too. Going to the track on Wednesday night to see what it will do. Last time it went 7.86 at 86 mph in the 1/8th. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

10-24-2010, 04:43 PM	#3
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Had a buddy come over and we welded the exhaust back up right after the camaro tank install. Good to go now. Shot some more paint on the bed sides this morning. One more touch up spaying and I will start cutting the wood down and fitting it in the bed. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

10-24-2010, 06:46 PM	#4
csutter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Jenks,OK Posts: 15	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put new valve cover gaskets on to stop major oil leak, changed oil, couldn't get filter off though. Also replaced broken turn signal arm.

10-24-2010, 08:19 PM	#5
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: What did you do to your truck today! SQUAT........ I'm just waiting for Clifford Performance four barrel intake and dual shorty headers for my 250 inline 6. Man waiting sucks

10-24-2010, 08:59 PM	#6
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started tearing stuff out of the interior of the 71 Blazer I picked up. Removed rear seat and took out home made side panels and carpeting. Carpeting was glued down. Anyone know of a solvent that will aid in the removal of carpet adhesive. Paint thinner (mineral spirits) doesn't really do much. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

10-24-2010, 09:08 PM	#7
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,705	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I painted my hood, drivers side front fender, and driver side door. I have been painting my truck for neary the last month. More of less piece by piece. I am in a rush to finish the exterior befor it gets to cold outside. Keith Attached Images

10-24-2010, 09:36 PM	#8
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! drove the wifey to lunch and put about 75 miles on it (in the rain) ran great good times! cheers, Pat

10-24-2010, 09:38 PM	#9
willys72fleetside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Curtice,OH Posts: 81	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my bed back on int time for winter. Painted the inside of the doors and got them rehung today. Trying to get things ready for winter so I can work on the bed body work and or the motor. Attached Images __________________ A USED TRUCK IS A LOVED TRUCK!

10-25-2010, 12:22 AM	#10
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Ordered a gasket set and ez efi multi port retro fit kit for my 72. I actually ordered those last week when i found the kit in an ebay auction for $699. i can't wait to get the brake conversio done on the mrs's 72 maliu so my 72 can go in the garage for some work next Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

10-25-2010, 12:33 AM	#11
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Swapped in a Red-Head steering box. Rebuilt the rag joint. Pulled the PS pump and ordered a new one alond with what I hope is the correct high pressure line.... I also unbolted the body mounts so I can install the new poly kit and 1" ORD body lift.... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE Last edited by mcmlxix; 10-25-2010 at 12:44 AM.

10-25-2010, 04:13 AM	#12
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: What did you do to your truck today! 4" rear drop...woo hoo!! 2" front is ready to go in as soon as the front rebuild kit arrives from CPP. And also, a trip to the car wash __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

10-25-2010, 04:46 PM	#13
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally found a little time between other projects to work on the '71. I re-routed the wire to the temperature sending unit wire away from the headers. Mounted the remote solenoid and figured out how to run the new wires. While re-routing the temperature sending unit wire I noticed that the wire to the Hei distributor was spliced to the yellow wire. It has been running ok that way, but I decided to run a new heavier duty wire to the distributor from the ignition unfused connection in the fuse block with a in-line fuse. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

10-25-2010, 04:57 PM	#14
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: What did you do to your truck today! relized that with Cupped LCA, 2 1/2" drop spindles, and a dropped X member not only would I have to get rid of my A/C and heat but the tire would be rubbing on the hood and firewall....Dam why can't it be easy to be cheap __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

10-25-2010, 05:42 PM	#15
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Gettin ready to go back out and wire wheel the wheel wells and core support for paint! Just got done cleaning up threads on all the bolts. Also, gave my water pump to my motor builder. I need to get this front end ready for my 327! Pronto!



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10-25-2010, 06:47 PM	#16
crapy67 White wall terror Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Croydon, Pa. Posts: 152	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I just got done replacing my LMCrap wiper switch that was in the truck for maybe 6 months with a 40 year old GM switch that still works.

10-25-2010, 11:40 PM	#18
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I welded up my firewall and fuel inlet on my cab.. I ordered everything from Infanti machine http://www.infantimachine.com/products.htm. fit perfect. The gas filler hole was rolled perfect... It would have been cheaper to buy a sheet of metal but saved me a day of labor ($80.00 total with shipping). Highly recommend. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

10-26-2010, 05:07 AM	#19
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed the power steering pump and new hoses.... filled and bled the pump and box.... its still on jack stands because I had to go to work ... And the Red Head .... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE Last edited by mcmlxix; 10-31-2010 at 06:28 AM. Reason: added pic because everyone loves pics

10-26-2010, 10:28 PM	#20
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nothing except get a drill and tap together to install a ground line off my fuel cell to the frame, need a good ground hole on the frame. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-26-2010, 10:55 PM	#21
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! My wife picked up our new one-piece drive line ($272 all rebuilt w/new yoke...I expected about $150, but I'm living in the past, I guess.). Bolted up the new brake set up to the pedal (now the only thing left in the cab). Guess what, the '68 (the cab I'm using) pedal assy has the part that accepts the brake rod that goes through the fire wall about 3/8" shorter than the brake set-up I got. Luckily, they sent that part attached to the threaded rod, so I used it. Just one more "'68 ain't a '71" surprise. Same with the carb linkage. I have to use the '68 on the cab and make a rod to attach to the Edelbrock 600 cfm. I'm going to use a '68 rod that LMC says is for a six cyl. Stuffed one of my three steering columns thru the hole in the firewall and came home. Tomorrow's another day. __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 10-26-2010 at 10:56 PM.

10-26-2010, 11:20 PM	#22
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished installing my new disc brake system on the 68 S/C truck, 13" fronts, 12' rears, all new lines and a CPP aluminum mastercylinder with built in proportioning valve. I also, installed a B&M line lock for good measure, . __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 10-26-2010 at 11:20 PM.

10-27-2010, 04:42 PM	#23
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got these in the mail froma good friend today for the blazer now just have to find time to install them.. Attached Images __________________ 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..

10-30-2010, 07:21 PM	#25
Relish Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 37	Re: What did you do to your truck today! me and my brother put headers on my truck and then drove it home 30-45 minutes with open exhaust. on wednesday i'll be getting the exhaust done.

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