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#1126 |
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: newbury park california
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Installed the main wiring harness in my 72 3/4 ton 2wd washed my 71sb& drove her around the block. put up my christmas lights. cheers, Pat
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#1127 |
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
drove it on bumpstops haulin a wheeler to go ridin on the mtn!! lol no pics
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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 |
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laying low
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Location: Searcy, Ark. USA
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Spent some quality time out in the shop with the truck yesterday. No interuptions. I threw out a bunch of things and sorted through the piles of parts and hung some up on the wall where I can find 'em now.
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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 |
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#1129 |
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Salt Lake City UT
Posts: 441
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Acquired a complete 70 C20 Custom which according to the neighbors has not run in nearly 25 years. The original owner kept meticulous maintenance records until he stopped driving due to health reasons. According to these records the odometer is accurately showing <63,000 miles on the 350 and SM 420 (?).
In two days did the following. Replaced battery and cleaned cable fittings. Diagnosed brake problem, replaced master cylinder, flushed old brake fluid and replaced with new. Adjusted brakes. Drained two auxiliary and in-cab tanks of rotten fuel. Replaced fuel line from in-cab tank and capped the aux tanks (didn't have time to properly flush, replace fuel line and ensure tank selection switch was reliable). Rebuilt/adjusted carb and installed a large capacity inline filter. Changed oil and filter. Replaced plugs, wires, points, condenser, cap and rotor and adjusted engine timing. Flushed cooling system, replaced all hoses, tested radiator for leaks, reinstalled and replaced coolant. Note to self: next time check for full flow through heater coil. Direct wired heater fan as dash switch was inoperative. Replaced both headlights and various park/tail/brake light bulbs. Replaced dry rotted tires and split rims with new tires and standard rims. Lubed front suspension. Cleaned interior of hundreds of insect carcasses but found no evidence of mouse infestation....lucky. Titled and registered the truck with collector plates. Day 3: Drove the truck loaded with three engines in the bed and a bunch of car parts in a trailer over 700 miles without incident other than the clutch started slipping. Day 4: Replaced clutch/pressure plate/throwout bearing/pilot bushing/flywheel. I couldn't get the original flywheel resurfaced in the time allowed. Found a replacement @ AutoZone for 59.00 dollars.....lucky again. Day 5/6: Loaded the bed with more parts, hooked up the loaded trailer and drove 1100 miles through a series of winter storms. Day 7: Complied a list of repairs/improvements for the old girl. Replace heater coil as coolant flow first dwindled and then completely stopped around 2:00 am in the midst of a snowstorm. Note: chemical hand warmer packs placed in the defrost vents allow for the windshield to remain clear. A pair in the driver's gloves allow for a semblance of comfort. Install headers/dual exhaust/HEI/tach/stereo. Reupholster bench seat, look into converting to front disk brakes....more to come. I'll make a thread detailing these improvements as soon as I figure how to operate a digital camera and learn to post pics. PS: Had a hell of a time throughout the week. Received at least one positive comment at each stop from folks who appreciate older trucks. |
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#1130 |
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pomona Park, FL
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
My daughter and I finished the bulk of our rustoleum paint job today! Not too bad if I say so myself! Honestly, I just love working on my truck with my daughter, and fall alittle more in love with my truck everytime I work on it. Heres a pic, posted some in the body and paint section as well...
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1967 GMC 3/4 ton Fleetside 350 ci Chevy I'd rather do it myself and spend the extra 500 dollars |
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#1131 |
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
tough looking truck! is it swb 3/4 ton?? rattle can or what?
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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 |
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#1132 |
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pomona Park, FL
Posts: 151
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
YEs, 3/4 ton... actually shot it with satin black rustoleum with the old trusty purple harbor freight paint gun....the top is metallic bronze rattle can, but theres alittle tiger striping... its been alot of fun teaching myself and it looks pretty dang good!
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#1133 |
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: RTP, NC
Posts: 518
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
I put the Ol girl to bed for the winter; was hoping for at least 1 more nice day. Had to give that up.
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#1134 |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northeast Pennsylvania
Posts: 334
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
well not today, yesterday, but close enough!! i brought her home!!
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#1135 |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Corona,Ca
Posts: 146
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
removed the drive shaft and center support........
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#1136 |
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 3,590
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
I brought my 72 long bed home the first week in November but hadn't had the time to do much more than let it sit in the driveway. With some time off over Thanksgiving, I was able to get to the DMV and get legal.
Then it was time for some cleaning. I filled the trash can half full, just from the junk under the seat. The it was off to the car wash. It's amazing what a difference a wash job and some 409 and elbow grease on the interior can make. There's still a long way to go, but we're gettin there! Sunday Ringo and I went for our first ride together. ![]()
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#1137 |
Simple? What's simple?
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Location: Southeast CT
Posts: 1,472
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
First, I did new drums and wheel cylinders all the way around, then a new rear brake line and new MC lines to hook up my new 3/4 ton power booster
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CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder) |
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#1138 |
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Russellville, Arkansas
Posts: 1,699
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Nice work truck
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#1139 |
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Salt Lake City UT
Posts: 441
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Replaced fuel pump today.
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#1140 |
RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Coarsegold, CA
Posts: 2,375
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Got some glass and stainless in the front. The back window trim package was short one piece...Rather, had two upper "rights" in the package from the mfg. Picking up the right one tomorrow or Monday morning. Rigo will be back on Monday afternoon. Only $50 add'l for having to come back on Monday...a 70 mi round- trip. Nice guy.
Bed goes back on Sunday morning. Still a long way away. But this is just how the timing came together.
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#1141 |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Grand Terrace, Ca.
Posts: 1,607
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
I picked up my brand new Strange Engineering 9" with Wilwood brakes.
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#1142 |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: MT
Posts: 85
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Scraped the snow off it, checked the plugin heater, listened to her purrr awhile, and gave her a pat on the hood as I tucked her back into the snow bank for the night.
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#1143 |
Collector of Projects
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 3,106
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
You must be up north somewhere....
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#1144 |
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Location: Omaha, NE 68144
Posts: 333
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Decided to clean ALL the glass since I had to razor off the BIG YELLOW TOW TAG that some dogood Officer put on my DAILY DRIVER today. Have a call in to find out WHY it was tagged & can't wait to hear if it was just ASSUMED DEAD since it's not that pretty & always sits on the street (I'm not working right now). I take my kid to school in it every morning though. Apparently they got nothing better to do.
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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) |
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#1145 |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Grand Terrace, Ca.
Posts: 1,607
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
I bought a new cowl induction hood and tail gate for my 69. Installed the hood.
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#1146 |
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Location: San Diego
Posts: 147
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Painted inner grill yesterday, got it put it back in today. Reinstalled the radiator that I had flushed and soldered up. Shined up the upper rad brackets and the hood latch plate with a coat of rusto. Lastly I modified my hood latch to a remote cable and disable the hook from opening with the stock latch. You can pop the hood up but to pull the hook back to open you have to reach behind the license plate. Quick way of keeping looky loos out.
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#1147 |
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,728
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Nothing yet ,but my wife did stop at O'Reileys and got my new radiator since the old one just bled out .Now if my gas tank and sending unit would arrive I could put her back on the road soon. Shes rough and ugly but I sure have missed driving her this week.
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yes, i do
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Spokane, wa
Posts: 2,734
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
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#1149 |
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Location: San Diego
Posts: 147
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
I'll try and snap some with my phone after I work out the bugs today. It's binding and won't pull smoothly.
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#1150 |
Young Gun
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Waupaca, Wi
Posts: 192
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Licensed and registered my 70 3/4 ton long box. Plus got the rear bumper ready to go on
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