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markeb01 · 05-08-2010, 08:47 PM

Congratulations! Good for you.

markeb01 · 05-08-2010, 08:57 PM

I'm just curious, is that some form of angry space alien holding up the far end of the tubing?

Franks Fab Shop · 05-10-2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

I'm just curious, is that some form of angry space alien holding up the far end of the tubing?

thats just plain hilliarious!

x2

chevykid65 · 05-09-2010, 08:16 PM

i put the rear end up on jackstands and yanked the rear drivers side brake line that sprung a leak, went out to my moms and jacked the line off of a 67-72 half ton pu box trailer i put out there for her to use. getting ready to head back into town and get that brake line put in and try to finish pulling the old u bolts out of the trailing arms, ordering new ones for my 3 inch blocks i welded up this weekend

scotts62 · 05-09-2010, 09:12 PM

Got my mock up engine in the truck, installed some headers laying around so i know how to fab the trans mount to clear the muffler pipe.

sshockr · 05-09-2010, 10:04 PM

Drove my crazy LT1 swap around the block for the first time.

- Brian

scotts62 · 05-09-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sshockr

Drove my crazy LT1 swap around the block for the first time.

- Brian

In the truck?

Have any pics of it?

sshockr · 05-09-2010, 11:53 PM

I'll try and get some pics tomorrow. Unfortunately while rolling it out of the garage to make room for my car this evening, I broke a brake line. So now I'll be making new brake lines before I can drive it to the exhaust shop.

Seeing as I have one lying around anybody know if I can use a booster and master cylinder from an impala ss? I'll measure it tomorrow but I think a Captainfab bracket might let me bolt it up. I may still have to swap the M/C for something dual channel with all disks instead of the Imp's disk/drum. <-- And yes even though the Imp has disk rears GM was to cheap to redo the proportioning valves.

- Brian

*LILRED66* · 05-10-2010, 01:45 AM

Just returned to Kansas City from my trip to Phoenix, via Denver & Albuquerque...a little over 3,200 miles, but I got some good rust-free sheet metal.

ruffrida2005 · 05-10-2010, 10:32 PM

Not today, but got some work done to the 64.

And the last pic is another project been working on for the kiddos.

fryer1979 · 05-10-2010, 10:59 PM

Today I tried to talk to DMV..

After an hour of waiting all I was able to get was "this vin number is not on file". Which actually is quite helpfull because I already know what to do for California there. Onward with the paperwork.

Rich 5150 69 · 05-10-2010, 11:19 PM

Great job,,,no record / no back fees...

highwater86 · 05-12-2010, 08:54 PM

Lowered my truck with some Wrangler springs I picked up an Ebay for 30 bucks. Only have the rear done right now. In the process of tightening the right top bolt, I managed to crack my brake line... just my luck. Probably going to go ahead with my disk brake conversion to save myself the trouble of bleeding brakes two or three times.

scotts62 · 05-12-2010, 09:13 PM

Got my brake booster mocked up and the mock up engine in to see what all doesnt fit

1939fiat · 05-12-2010, 09:56 PM

Today;

Installed an Autometer Street Tach...

markeb01 · 05-12-2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1939fiat

Today;

Installed an Autometer Street Tach...

Be sure to post a pic when you can.

1939fiat · 05-13-2010, 08:58 AM

Here ya go..picture as requested..

Rick
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Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Be sure to post a pic when you can.

motiveauto · 05-12-2010, 10:17 PM

Bought some wrangler rear springs for $30 bucks from an offroad shop.

cb1965 · 05-12-2010, 10:27 PM

rattle can paint job.
before.

After.

boucher racing · 05-12-2010, 10:41 PM

finished re-doing my partially rotted wood bed on the cheap. I got cut finish grade plywood into 3- 2' strips and screwed them down with the original metal strips (cleaned up and treated with Gibbs Protectant). I put two layers of used diesel motor oil mixed with some dark minwax wood stain. It should keep the water out. It looks good for under $40.

rendus · 05-12-2010, 11:12 PM

Welded a patch panel onto the right front fender. Then epoxy primed and did some touch-ups with filler. Next step: another coat of epoxy and then high build....

*72lb4x4* · 05-12-2010, 11:16 PM

Nothing. I walked past it and looked sadly at the rusted rocker with a bird's nest in it.

At least something's getting some use out of it...

Mike K · 05-12-2010, 11:23 PM

I put an OOOGA horn on it. Doesn't sound just right. Will try to figure out what the problem is.

*lakeroadster* · 05-13-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike K

I put an OOOGA horn on it. Doesn't sound just right. Will try to figure out what the problem is.

The older "steel" horns have an adjustment screw and locknut accessible via the center of the horn opening. Loosen the locknut up and then turn the adjustment screw with screwdriver. This adjusts the mechanism.

1stseries55 · 05-13-2010, 10:18 PM

added some driveshaft clearance to the crossmember...

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05-08-2010, 08:47 PM	#1
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Congratulations! Good for you. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-08-2010, 08:57 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I'm just curious, is that some form of angry space alien holding up the far end of the tubing? __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

05-09-2010, 08:16 PM	#4
chevykid65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gooding, I.D. Posts: 225	Re: What did you do to your truck today? i put the rear end up on jackstands and yanked the rear drivers side brake line that sprung a leak, went out to my moms and jacked the line off of a 67-72 half ton pu box trailer i put out there for her to use. getting ready to head back into town and get that brake line put in and try to finish pulling the old u bolts out of the trailing arms, ordering new ones for my 3 inch blocks i welded up this weekend

05-09-2010, 09:12 PM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my mock up engine in the truck, installed some headers laying around so i know how to fab the trans mount to clear the muffler pipe. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-09-2010, 10:04 PM	#6
sshockr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Drove my crazy LT1 swap around the block for the first time. - Brian __________________ 1963 Long Bed C10 - LT1/4L60E Swap in Progress. Blew up the straight six and happened to have the engine trans combo on hand already. 1995 Impala SS - LT1/T56 Combo. This is my 1st priority project.

05-09-2010, 11:53 PM	#8
sshockr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I'll try and get some pics tomorrow. Unfortunately while rolling it out of the garage to make room for my car this evening, I broke a brake line. So now I'll be making new brake lines before I can drive it to the exhaust shop. Seeing as I have one lying around anybody know if I can use a booster and master cylinder from an impala ss? I'll measure it tomorrow but I think a Captainfab bracket might let me bolt it up. I may still have to swap the M/C for something dual channel with all disks instead of the Imp's disk/drum. <-- And yes even though the Imp has disk rears GM was to cheap to redo the proportioning valves. - Brian __________________ 1963 Long Bed C10 - LT1/4L60E Swap in Progress. Blew up the straight six and happened to have the engine trans combo on hand already. 1995 Impala SS - LT1/T56 Combo. This is my 1st priority project.

05-10-2010, 01:45 AM	#9
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Just returned to Kansas City from my trip to Phoenix, via Denver & Albuquerque...a little over 3,200 miles, but I got some good rust-free sheet metal.

05-10-2010, 10:32 PM	#10
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Not today, but got some work done to the 64. And the last pic is another project been working on for the kiddos. Attached Images __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

05-10-2010, 10:59 PM	#11
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Today I tried to talk to DMV.. After an hour of waiting all I was able to get was "this vin number is not on file". Which actually is quite helpfull because I already know what to do for California there. Onward with the paperwork.

05-10-2010, 11:19 PM	#12
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Great job,,,no record / no back fees... __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

05-12-2010, 08:54 PM	#13
highwater86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Euharlee,GA Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Lowered my truck with some Wrangler springs I picked up an Ebay for 30 bucks. Only have the rear done right now. In the process of tightening the right top bolt, I managed to crack my brake line... just my luck. Probably going to go ahead with my disk brake conversion to save myself the trouble of bleeding brakes two or three times. Attached Images

05-12-2010, 09:13 PM	#14
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Got my brake booster mocked up and the mock up engine in to see what all doesnt fit __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-12-2010, 09:56 PM	#15
1939fiat Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London,Ontario Posts: 35	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Today; Installed an Autometer Street Tach...

05-12-2010, 10:17 PM	#18
motiveauto Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island new york Posts: 88	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Bought some wrangler rear springs for $30 bucks from an offroad shop. __________________ 86 K20 6" lift 66 C10 LS2 T56 1947 Ford Rat Rod Softail Deluxe Softail Chopper

05-12-2010, 10:27 PM	#19
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05-12-2010, 10:41 PM	#20
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: What did you do to your truck today? finished re-doing my partially rotted wood bed on the cheap. I got cut finish grade plywood into 3- 2' strips and screwed them down with the original metal strips (cleaned up and treated with Gibbs Protectant). I put two layers of used diesel motor oil mixed with some dark minwax wood stain. It should keep the water out. It looks good for under $40. Attached Images __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639

05-12-2010, 11:12 PM	#21
rendus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: smyrna tn Posts: 221	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Welded a patch panel onto the right front fender. Then epoxy primed and did some touch-ups with filler. Next step: another coat of epoxy and then high build....

05-12-2010, 11:16 PM	#22
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Nothing. I walked past it and looked sadly at the rusted rocker with a bird's nest in it. At least something's getting some use out of it...

05-12-2010, 11:23 PM	#23
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05-13-2010, 10:18 PM	#25
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