What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 43 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

88fordf150 · 08-16-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Tractors

Today I gave up on my cab on the '71 Cheyenne, I went to pull it off to replace the floor supports and discovered the entire top of the A-pillar was rusted out and gooped/filled. Bondo can hide a lot of evil work.

With the entire floor gone, inner and outer rockers and all four supports shot, the cowl rusted and now a big chunk of a-pillar/window frame/drip rail trashed I am moving to plan B. I have a '70 Cab we patched up I was saving for a future project.

Sounds like my truck. I had to replace pretty much everything.

66Bob · 08-16-2014, 04:36 PM

First work I've done on the new 66 since I got it last week, changed the oil, oil filter - it was dirty! Then just popped in a new air filter to replace the one that was crushed, was going to do a differential fluid change but luckily I realized they gave me the wrong gasket before I unbolted everything. Cleaned up the engine area a bit, then just spent a few hours under the truck trying to learn more about it.

**DaHos** · 08-17-2014, 08:24 PM

Finished up this little gem...

Econman · 08-17-2014, 08:37 PM

I almost finished the disassembly of my TH350. But got to the low-reverse spring retainer and didn't succeed in getting it out without the proper tool.

9teen69 · 08-17-2014, 10:13 PM

Really nice work on the column! Need to get mine done...jealous.

jacob822 · 08-17-2014, 10:51 PM

Fabricated and test fit my new gauge mount setup. Should be straight and mounted tomorrow.also got my temporary stereo deck mounted.

MercRising · 08-18-2014, 03:28 PM

Pulled the extra tanks out ...for now! They need some work as you can see. The bolts are rusted to the tanks and would not budge! A busted elbow and some grinding took care of that though, and out they came!

sixtyeightC10 · 08-18-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wreckedchevy

Took her out to the weekly cruise, usually I hide in back but this time I found this big beauty to hide behind! don't know who's it is but it is one really nice truck! now if Daman would have been there he could blocked me from the other side! there was also I really nice 67/68 patina truck but he took off before I got a pic.

Don't hide it! Be proud and show it off!

elimontfort · 08-18-2014, 07:16 PM

Had the rims powdercoated and put new rubber on.

Econman · 08-18-2014, 08:26 PM

I took my tranny to a local trans shop to have them take the low-reverse piston out. On a promise I'd take it back to get bushings put in when my rebuild kit comes, he didn't charge me a dime.

Went home and started cleaning... 3.5 hrs later.... :-)

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Andy4639 · 08-19-2014, 01:42 AM

Took it out for lunch and ran into some other's as well.

slowcpe · 08-19-2014, 12:14 PM

Changed/cleaned out my fuel filter last night. This is after maybe 100 miles. Good thing I put a filter between the tank and pump. Just trying to limp this thing along (rarely driven) until I get everything for my motor swap.

texasld · 08-19-2014, 12:16 PM

Holy S#!T That's crazy!!!

magwakeenercew2jh · 08-19-2014, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Took it out for lunch and ran into some other's as well.

I stole your pic. At least, a part" of it!!!!

Very tasty.

Motoxrrar · 08-19-2014, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowcpe

Changed/cleaned out my fuel filter last night. This is after maybe 100 miles. Good thing I put a filter between the tank and pump. Just trying to limp this thing along (rarely driven) until I get everything for my motor swap.

Dont bother cleaning just get a new tank !

slowcpe · 08-19-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Motoxrrar

Dont bother cleaning just get a new tank !

I'm not fooling with this tank, which is why I put the filter in. Its quick and easy to clean out with its replacement filters. Didn't think it get that dirty this quick though.

I already have this

to go with this

Andy4639 · 08-19-2014, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

I stole your pic. At least, a part" of it!!!!

Very tasty.

That's cool!

magwakeenercew2jh · 08-19-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

That's cool!

Well, since you don't object, I went in for a little more P-Shop. You can probably tell why.

:lol

VWNate1 · 08-20-2014, 08:22 AM

I came back from saying good bye to Pops , went by the paint jail where they've actually begun taking my truck apart , boy howdy is that rust bad ! . they said they'll begin bead blasting my new cab Thursday 8/28 .

Looking at those fresh cylinder heads , looks good .

Mostly what the DIY'er can do best without ruining the heads by over porting is : unshroud the valve bosses as this is the # 1 pinch point in flow both intake and exhaust .

Never polish the intake ports ! they need to be rough to maintain the fuel mix ~ polishing the intake tracts allows fuel mist to separate and cling to the tract walls .

Polishing the exhaust ports and matching them to the exhaust manifold/header size gives HUGE gains in flow .

**DaHos** · 08-23-2014, 10:10 AM

Just got these back from getting PC'ed......

Gobuffalo · 08-23-2014, 10:50 AM

It's a good news, bad news thing.
Good news.
Brought something home from vacation. It's a 6.0L and a 4L80E.
It's amazing how cheep things are once you get out of California.
Bad news.
When I got back, my Suburban was supposed to be out of the paint shop. He has not touched it any further. Then I'm told, "I need $9400.00 more or I won't finish it". I am already into it for over $5000.00 and supposed to pay $2500.00 more. So, it came home. The outside looks close to done, inside needs work.
Anybody know a good reasonable painter in the San Bernardino area?

Andy4639 · 08-23-2014, 02:51 PM

I have the motor cover about done. I also have a new pan for the electric fans to install also.
Cover will go back to shop on Monday to have the front piece weld on it. Drove the truck this morning and it ran fine didn't notice any heat build up at all and temp gauge read just fine.

**Elliot949** · 08-23-2014, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gobuffalo

It's a good news, bad news thing.
Good news.
Brought something home from vacation. It's a 6.0L and a 4L80E.
It's amazing how cheep things are once you get out of California.
Bad news.
When I got back, my Suburban was supposed to be out of the paint shop. He has not touched it any further. Then I'm told, "I need $9400.00 more or I won't finish it". I am already into it for over $5000.00 and supposed to pay $2500.00 more. So, it came home. The outside looks close to done, inside needs work.
Anybody know a good reasonable painter in the San Bernardino area?

Painter and reasonable... those two words never go together...

texjake · 08-23-2014, 05:49 PM

I worked on getting the interior floor cleaned out today & getting it ready to install the sound deader, new carpet and new seatbelts. The seat is at the upholstery shop getting done. It's going to look great after it's all done. I set the carpet in there temporary just to see how it's going look.

Saclandman · 08-24-2014, 05:06 PM

Hung my cleaned up driver's side fender today.

08-16-2014, 04:36 PM	#1052
66Bob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II First work I've done on the new 66 since I got it last week, changed the oil, oil filter - it was dirty! Then just popped in a new air filter to replace the one that was crushed, was going to do a differential fluid change but luckily I realized they gave me the wrong gasket before I unbolted everything. Cleaned up the engine area a bit, then just spent a few hours under the truck trying to learn more about it.

08-17-2014, 08:24 PM	#1053
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,860	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished up this little gem... Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

08-17-2014, 08:37 PM	#1054
Econman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I almost finished the disassembly of my TH350. But got to the low-reverse spring retainer and didn't succeed in getting it out without the proper tool.

08-17-2014, 10:13 PM	#1055
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Really nice work on the column! Need to get mine done...jealous. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

08-17-2014, 10:51 PM	#1056
jacob822 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: gresham, oregon Posts: 14	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fabricated and test fit my new gauge mount setup. Should be straight and mounted tomorrow.also got my temporary stereo deck mounted. Attached Images

08-18-2014, 03:28 PM	#1057
MercRising Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Littleton Posts: 41	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Pulled the extra tanks out ...for now! They need some work as you can see. The bolts are rusted to the tanks and would not budge! A busted elbow and some grinding took care of that though, and out they came!

08-18-2014, 07:16 PM	#1059
elimontfort Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunbury, N.C Posts: 140	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Had the rims powdercoated and put new rubber on. Attached Images

08-18-2014, 08:26 PM	#1060
Econman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I took my tranny to a local trans shop to have them take the low-reverse piston out. On a promise I'd take it back to get bushings put in when my rebuild kit comes, he didn't charge me a dime. Went home and started cleaning... 3.5 hrs later.... :-)

08-19-2014, 01:42 AM	#1061
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took it out for lunch and ran into some other's as well. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-19-2014, 12:14 PM	#1062
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Changed/cleaned out my fuel filter last night. This is after maybe 100 miles. Good thing I put a filter between the tank and pump. Just trying to limp this thing along (rarely driven) until I get everything for my motor swap. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

08-19-2014, 12:16 PM	#1063
texasld Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilmot, NH Posts: 443	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Holy S#!T That's crazy!!! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 5.3L LS, 4l60e, 2/4 drop (In Progress) 2015 GMC 2500 Duramax (Daily Driver) 1999 Jeep TJ 2010 Harley Street Glide Check Out My Build!: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617981

08-20-2014, 08:22 AM	#1069
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,665	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I came back from saying good bye to Pops , went by the paint jail where they've actually begun taking my truck apart , boy howdy is that rust bad ! . they said they'll begin bead blasting my new cab Thursday 8/28 . Looking at those fresh cylinder heads , looks good . Mostly what the DIY'er can do best without ruining the heads by over porting is : unshroud the valve bosses as this is the # 1 pinch point in flow both intake and exhaust . Never polish the intake ports ! they need to be rough to maintain the fuel mix ~ polishing the intake tracts allows fuel mist to separate and cling to the tract walls . Polishing the exhaust ports and matching them to the exhaust manifold/header size gives HUGE gains in flow . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

08-23-2014, 10:10 AM	#1070
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,860	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just got these back from getting PC'ed...... Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

08-23-2014, 10:50 AM	#1071
Gobuffalo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 225	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II It's a good news, bad news thing. Good news. Brought something home from vacation. It's a 6.0L and a 4L80E. It's amazing how cheep things are once you get out of California. Bad news. When I got back, my Suburban was supposed to be out of the paint shop. He has not touched it any further. Then I'm told, "I need $9400.00 more or I won't finish it". I am already into it for over $5000.00 and supposed to pay $2500.00 more. So, it came home. The outside looks close to done, inside needs work. Anybody know a good reasonable painter in the San Bernardino area? Attached Images

08-23-2014, 02:51 PM	#1072
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I have the motor cover about done. I also have a new pan for the electric fans to install also. Cover will go back to shop on Monday to have the front piece weld on it. Drove the truck this morning and it ran fine didn't notice any heat build up at all and temp gauge read just fine. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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08-23-2014, 05:49 PM	#1074
texjake Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 283	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I worked on getting the interior floor cleaned out today & getting it ready to install the sound deader, new carpet and new seatbelts. The seat is at the upholstery shop getting done. It's going to look great after it's all done. I set the carpet in there temporary just to see how it's going look. Attached Images __________________ "Now all I need is a shop to go with my shop vac!"

08-24-2014, 05:06 PM	#1075
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hung my cleaned up driver's side fender today. Attached Images __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

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