What did you do to your truck today part IV - Page 46 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

roll_the_dice · 05-31-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

I threw together a cup holder. It will go in the cab corner. I will not be able to drink out of the drink while driving. It is more of a place to put a takeout cup on my way home. I am going to put some hook Velcro on the outside to help if stay in place.

Looks good...sometimes you just need to have a place to sit your drink. I need to come up with something for a cup holder. I usually drink 20oz cokes and need something for that.

roll_the_dice · 05-31-2021, 07:59 PM

Installed my 4 way flasher today...

**LostMy65** · 05-31-2021, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Installed my 4 way flasher today...

Very nice!

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-04-2021, 09:25 PM

I cut the super rusty 69 bed sides off my trailer today so that I can bolt on the old bed sides I recently swapped out from Frankentruck

**LostMy65** · 06-04-2021, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I cut the super rusty 69 bed sides off my trailer today so that I can bolt on the old bed sides I recently swapped out from Frankentruck

Ah! A matching trailer but with a metal floor. Nice!

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-06-2021, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Ah! A matching trailer but with a metal floor. Nice!

That's the plan! Did the first mock up of the sides today

**MT65** · 06-26-2021, 10:57 PM

Installed the trailing arms I just finished boxing..

07-01-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MT65

Installed the trailing arms I just finished boxing..

Those look nice!

07-01-2021, 02:18 PM

I installed my Clifford intake with 12Bolt cast iron headers and a Holly 450 3BBL (converted via 12Bolt kit) and got it fired up last night!
Need to dial it in now and get an exhaust installed.

I borrowed this pipe bender from a neighbor to bend my throttle linkage and it rocks!

Initial results...
Sounds Good!

**LostMy65** · 07-01-2021, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dweikum

I installed my Clifford intake with 12Bolt cast iron headers and a Holly 450 3BBL (converted via 12Bolt kit) and got it fired up last night!
Need to dial it in now and get an exhaust installed.

I borrowed this pipe bender from a neighbor to bend my throttle linkage and it rocks!

Initial results...
Sounds Good!

Looks good and sounds good.

**LostMy65** · 07-09-2021, 08:03 PM

I swept it out.

**MT65** · 07-17-2021, 09:44 PM

Built new upper coil over mounts for the rear and a new trac bar mount

awbrown · 07-23-2021, 01:09 PM

Since my 98 Silverado is torn apart in the backyard , the 63 had to be put into service ... Time to get serious and get both of them up to snuff ..

gpk1961 · 07-23-2021, 04:12 PM

Installed my rebuilt 4-speed, and hydraulic clutch lines and cylinder in my 61 C-10. Next, bleed clutch and see if I did it right!

62bagger · 07-25-2021, 05:07 PM

Got the motor and trans in.

07-28-2021, 09:33 AM

I upgraded the shift knob on my B&M ratchet shifter...This was from a walking stick I've had for years that is no longer made, a resin skull with actual silver overlay so it has an amazing look and feel...well, as long as you like skulls.

Pitpig · 08-01-2021, 12:07 PM

Took it for a shakedown cruise with dog. 5.3 swap, turbo 400, 7 foot bed

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-05-2021, 12:31 AM

Installed a set of bumper guards I bought years ago and painted up the valve cover to run the pcv setup on the ol v6.

08-05-2021, 10:25 AM

I upgraded my headlight circuit to full 12GA Wires, 12GA Relays, Circuit Breakers (H/L) and Ceramic Connectors to put more power to the lights and off the switch. Currently running Phillips Halogen Sealed Beams. The difference was AMAZING this morning on the way into work! So much more light than I had previously. I read that you lose up to 30% light output with factory wiring, it sure looked like a lot more than that to me when it was all done.

Next up, Cibie 82440 glass with HELLA H4 100/80W High Wattage Bulbs.

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-07-2021, 03:15 PM

Installed my wiper delay kit finally!

karlbenz · 09-05-2021, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Installed my wiper delay kit finally!

What kit did you use?

karlbenz · 10-12-2021, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Installed my wiper delay kit finally!

What wiper delay kit did you use?

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-12-2021, 10:52 PM

When I was rebuilding my engine. I found a dist that I didn't know where it came from. It looked new so I dropped it in points and all. The truck started running a bit jerky and I figured it was an ignition problem.
I was up in Reno last week so I strolled into The Summit Racing Store and picked up a new Petronix Dist. I installed it and re gaped the plugs to .040. One was actually at .050, no wonder why the points couldn't keep up.
I must say the difference is night and day with the new dist in.

08-15-2021, 12:51 PM

Upgraded alternator after mine failed on me last week. Went with a Delco Internally Regulated model so deleted the external regulator and adjusted wiring, and upsized the lead wire run from battery to alt to 10GA. Much better now!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-15-2021, 01:24 PM

I'm going to shampoo the seat I found that Pick-n-Pull for 60 bucks. I do have a seat cover for it just want to clean it up a bit before I put it in my truck.

05-31-2021, 07:59 PM	#2
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed my 4 way flasher today... Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

06-04-2021, 09:25 PM	#4
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,451	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I cut the super rusty 69 bed sides off my trailer today so that I can bolt on the old bed sides I recently swapped out from Frankentruck Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

06-26-2021, 10:57 PM	#7
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 437	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed the trailing arms I just finished boxing.. Attached Images

07-01-2021, 02:18 PM	#9
dweikum Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I installed my Clifford intake with 12Bolt cast iron headers and a Holly 450 3BBL (converted via 12Bolt kit) and got it fired up last night! Need to dial it in now and get an exhaust installed. I borrowed this pipe bender from a neighbor to bend my throttle linkage and it rocks! Initial results... Sounds Good!

07-09-2021, 08:03 PM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,525	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I swept it out. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-17-2021, 09:44 PM	#12
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 437	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Built new upper coil over mounts for the rear and a new trac bar mount Attached Images

07-23-2021, 01:09 PM	#13
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Since my 98 Silverado is torn apart in the backyard , the 63 had to be put into service ... Time to get serious and get both of them up to snuff ..

07-23-2021, 04:12 PM	#14
gpk1961 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 48	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed my rebuilt 4-speed, and hydraulic clutch lines and cylinder in my 61 C-10. Next, bleed clutch and see if I did it right! Attached Images

07-25-2021, 05:07 PM	#15
62bagger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sonora California Posts: 275	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Got the motor and trans in. Attached Images

07-28-2021, 09:33 AM	#16
dweikum Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I upgraded the shift knob on my B&M ratchet shifter...This was from a walking stick I've had for years that is no longer made, a resin skull with actual silver overlay so it has an amazing look and feel...well, as long as you like skulls.

08-01-2021, 12:07 PM	#17
Pitpig Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 56	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Took it for a shakedown cruise with dog. 5.3 swap, turbo 400, 7 foot bed Attached Images

08-05-2021, 12:31 AM	#18
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed a set of bumper guards I bought years ago and painted up the valve cover to run the pcv setup on the ol v6. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-05-2021, 10:25 AM	#19
dweikum Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I upgraded my headlight circuit to full 12GA Wires, 12GA Relays, Circuit Breakers (H/L) and Ceramic Connectors to put more power to the lights and off the switch. Currently running Phillips Halogen Sealed Beams. The difference was AMAZING this morning on the way into work! So much more light than I had previously. I read that you lose up to 30% light output with factory wiring, it sure looked like a lot more than that to me when it was all done. Next up, Cibie 82440 glass with HELLA H4 100/80W High Wattage Bulbs.

08-07-2021, 03:15 PM	#20
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed my wiper delay kit finally! Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-12-2021, 10:52 PM	#23
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV When I was rebuilding my engine. I found a dist that I didn't know where it came from. It looked new so I dropped it in points and all. The truck started running a bit jerky and I figured it was an ignition problem. I was up in Reno last week so I strolled into The Summit Racing Store and picked up a new Petronix Dist. I installed it and re gaped the plugs to .040. One was actually at .050, no wonder why the points couldn't keep up. I must say the difference is night and day with the new dist in. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536



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08-15-2021, 12:51 PM	#24
dweikum Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Upgraded alternator after mine failed on me last week. Went with a Delco Internally Regulated model so deleted the external regulator and adjusted wiring, and upsized the lead wire run from battery to alt to 10GA. Much better now!

08-15-2021, 01:24 PM	#25
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I'm going to shampoo the seat I found that Pick-n-Pull for 60 bucks. I do have a seat cover for it just want to clean it up a bit before I put it in my truck. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

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