![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Lacombe, LA
Posts: 2,772
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Ow weeeee, we got her home.
__________________
http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Lacombe, LA
Posts: 2,772
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Another
__________________
http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Lacombe, LA
Posts: 2,772
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Nutter
__________________
http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 | ||
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
Posts: 10,532
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Quote:
Quote:
Hi DLW Thank you for your kind words on my build and madness I am getting up to. I have learned so much up to now, and was saying to my friend Martin on Saturday when he came over, my mum and dad would have said I was completely crazy, but I think they would be quietly proud of what I get up to. I wish I knew more about motor mechanics and could rebuild a modern engine for my truck like you did. Have a good day. I am off to Portugal tomorrow morning till Friday night for work, so no truck time this week. Yesterday...... Harley was around my feet as usual, and later Mickey from next door came around for a cuppa tea and a chat. Still I cleaned, and cleaned. ![]() After all the scraping, using a small home made hacksaw blade knife, I then grabbed the flap wheeled grinder and proceeded to debur all the wishbone edges, as well as dressing back the spindles that I had previously hammered mercilessly to remove the ball joints. Deburring is done so that once the paint goes on, you have less water or moisture traps to initiate rust under the painted surfaces. ![]() I then gave the parts, excluding the crossmember which got the pressure cleaner after the petrol wash a blast in the blasting cabinet to prepare them for paint. ![]() Tonight after work, first coat of paint.
__________________
MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. |
||
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: fort lauderdale, florida
Posts: 511
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Rus deeeeee d d d d d d Ed ßs ß ee ßs ss d
|
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
Posts: 10,532
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Got home from London tonight and got the suit and tie off as fast as I could, while Nicola made me a coffee, then straight down to the garage to get the paint onto the parts I cleaned up over the weekend.
First thing to do was figure where to paint,meet some hooks and tie spots on a supported scaffolding pole. You see, it's never as quick or easy as a few photos imply. Then mask up all the threads after cleaning them, again, as well as the holes where the ball joints will be pressed in. Then the first coat of paint. Simple black for most parts. ![]() Got the top and bottom wishbones and brake drum covers done as well as the steering rod. ![]() Lastly the brake drums. Just gave them a heavy coat of 400'C VHT paint. ![]() I am happy with the changes tonight.
__________________
MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Sunny Youngwood PA
Posts: 463
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Looks awesome Griz!
I just had my coffee and put my armrests back together since painting the beige colored bases white to match the interior scheme. |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
Posts: 10,532
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Thank you mate, I have to say your armrests look rather awesome too.
__________________
MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: oceanside CA
Posts: 706
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
I put in my new Champion Radiator cooling system today
|
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Registered Truck Offender
Join Date: May 2008
Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz)
Posts: 3,118
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Progress on the street motor.
Got the springs changes and valve train assembled this weekend and finished up the motor assembly last night ![]() Still a ways to go but getting closer to the FOR SALE sign hanging around it's neck
__________________
Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral. Last edited by Marv D; 09-15-2015 at 10:27 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Glendale, AZ
Posts: 290
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Your selling the motor??
|
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Registered Truck Offender
Join Date: May 2008
Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz)
Posts: 3,118
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
No T-man,, the whole truck once it's back to a more street friendly version (unless someone were to make me an offer for it with the 660HP motor and all,, it's going to eventually)
__________________
Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral. |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: NICHOLS SC
Posts: 435
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Been trying to finish blasting my frame,but keep blowing holes in the ball valve on the blaster hose. Already been through 4 valves in two bags of media. Ordered some stainless steel one today,so maybe next week I will have some new pics. Finally cooling off enough to get motivated. Only problem with that is now its Deer season.lol
|
![]() |
![]() |
#14 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 1,927
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Quote:
__________________
My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: NICHOLS SC
Posts: 435
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Oh I love the progress,just not the heat,lol
|
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Milwaukie, Oregon
Posts: 115
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Made some progress over the weekend. Sorry about the sideways pictures, any tips to rotating them? They were not sideways on my computer.
__________________
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=675881 1972 C-10 SWB 1962 3/4 ton LWB 2011 GMC Sierra LML Z71 crewcab shortbed |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester, KENT
Posts: 10,532
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Loads of stuff, captured in my build thread.
However, also removed the old steering column..... And tried out the "new" one. Understood to be from a Chevy Day van of unknown vintage. Possibly 80/90's I was wondering if anyone knows what it's cable operated section is for? If you turn the ignition key beack and push it in after turning it to the "off" position, it activates a cable in there, but then you cannot remove the ignition key. This component is in the way where I need to fit the column,so needs to be removed, but I have no idea what it's purpose is. ![]() Advice and help appreciated. Thanks as always.
__________________
MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577
Posts: 854
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
|
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC
Posts: 2,949
|
![]()
Finally finished my steering wheel resto, I can turn my wheels now!!!
|
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: corktown,mi.
Posts: 5,194
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
|
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: corktown,mi.
Posts: 5,194
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
|
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: corktown,mi.
Posts: 5,194
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
moved my 65 bbw short step into its new home, now gotta bring the burban home!!!
|
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Louisville KY
Posts: 622
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
headlights quit on me Saturday night after leaving a local cruise. So I figured I had better figure it out with Goodguys coming up this weekend in Bowling Green.
Narrowed the problem down to the dimmer switch. Had some high resistance in some terminals. So cleaned them up and did a little solder job. Put it back together and still no luck. I would get power when I pushed down on the switch so I took it back apart. I filled the dimples in the spinner wheel with solder and now all is well. I guess it had worn and created enough clearance that it would not make good contact. ![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold) |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 1,927
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Quote:
![]() ![]() ![]()
__________________
My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Louisville KY
Posts: 622
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part III
Thanks, Probably should have bought a new one, but did not want china junk.
__________________
Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold) |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|