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Old 04-27-2010, 07:53 PM   #1201
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Re: What did you do to your truck today?

Bought a 84 half ton front clip to swap over the suspension
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Old 04-28-2010, 09:52 PM   #1202
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Sadly; nothing. It pains me to think of her sitting lonely out in the shop. But for me tomorrow is Saturday and the first thing on my list is to get a new SD card and "borrow" my wife's digital camera, then go take a bunch of pics of her (the truck). Then I can begin the tear-down for the rebuild she so very deserves.
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Old 04-29-2010, 08:18 AM   #1203
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one suggestion to go along with the camera, BUY A HIGH QUALITY 200 PAGE NOTE BOOK TO MAKE NOTES IN. The best thing I ever did.
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Old 04-30-2010, 01:15 AM   #1204
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Sounds like something I ought to do. I usually end up with a bunch of those 3x5 size notebooks packed ful of stuff, a single full size would be a lot easier to keep track of.

BTW, today I got to strip all the junk off of my 327, and got the heads off as well. Not as bad as others I've started with, but not great either. Should work just fine. Got the SD card too, so more pics are on the way in my build thread.

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Old 04-30-2010, 02:01 AM   #1205
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Another suggestion if you're computer friendly, is to convert that information into a computer spreadsheet. Particularly the brand name and part numbers of any components you install. I have a 7 page Excel spreadsheet with all the specifications, part numbers, suppliers, part applications, etc for my truck. I've included everything from the alternator bracket to the smog valve. It sure makes it easier years later when you're trying to remember what that part originally came from. It's also an easy way to keep a running total on how much you've invested, if this is something you actually want to know!
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Old 04-30-2010, 04:55 AM   #1206
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Well, I've always grown up under the philosophy that you NEVER add up the receipts. Something I picked up from the guys who brought me up under the wrench. I do like the idea of keeping track of where everything came from though, but I'm afraid that spreadsheets are a bit beyond my abilities with a monitor and keyboard. I usually keep most of that information in my notebooks anyway, thanks for the suggestion.
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Old 04-30-2010, 01:02 PM   #1207
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Installed my Camaro IROC rear sway bar and added an other coat of paint to the inside of the bed.
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Old 05-01-2010, 01:58 AM   #1208
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I have a 7 page Excel spreadsheet with all the specifications, part numbers, suppliers, part applications, etc for my truck.
Somehow that doesn't surprise me in the least.
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Old 05-01-2010, 04:28 AM   #1209
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spent $80.00 at home depot to put my bed together. I will have pictures when I am done. Stay Tuned!
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Old 05-01-2010, 05:13 AM   #1210
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Used my '66 to pick up a customer's '66.
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Old 05-01-2010, 07:54 AM   #1211
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I have a 7 page Excel spreadsheet with all the specifications, part numbers, suppliers, part applications, etc for my truck.
Me too, Mark. I have an Excel spreadsheet for all my builds and a 3 ring binder with receipts, parts warranty data, etc.

I started doing this when I built my Model A Hot Rod back in the early 1980's. The advantage to keeping this data is that when you swap major components such as motors, frames, doors, beds, cabs, etc., there can be problems with Johnny Law if you don't have proof of purchase information. Can you prove the parts on your truck aren't stolen or from a chop shop?

This is especially important if someone out of state or out of the country buys your truck. Typically this will require an out of state inspection. Some jurisdictions and/or inspectors will require hard copy information showing where the parts came from.

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Old 05-01-2010, 10:48 PM   #1212
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Daughter and I went for the first drive after 11 months of project!!! Gas can strapped to the back!! And away we went-- grinning and laughing till our faces hurt.!!
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With the help and expertise of two fellows, we spent a combined 9 hours trouble-shooting electrical gremlins on my '66 Chevy C10, only to discover, we still haven't correctly addressed the issue. Tomorrow I am putting a factory reproduction underdash wiring harness/fuse block, specific to a factory dash cluster with gauges. When I bought the truck, as a project, I put new harnesses in it, front-to-back. The underdash harness was for a factory dash cluster with warning lights. By plugging everything togehter with the factory plugs, it was draining the battery. I think we have isolated the drain, so hopefully, we can exorcise the demon.
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Old 05-02-2010, 01:03 PM   #1214
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Few things are more fun that taking that first trip after something has been apart for months (or years). I'm sure your daughter will remember the moment long into the future.
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With the help and expertise of two fellows, we spent a combined 9 hours trouble-shooting electrical gremlins on my '66 Chevy C10, only to discover, we still haven't correctly addressed the issue. Tomorrow I am putting a factory reproduction underdash wiring harness/fuse block, specific to a factory dash cluster with gauges. When I bought the truck, as a project, I put new harnesses in it, front-to-back. The underdash harness was for a factory dash cluster with warning lights. By plugging everything togehter with the factory plugs, it was draining the battery. I think we have isolated the drain, so hopefully, we can exorcise the demon.
Good luck getting it fixed. Tough trying to fix something when you can't figure out what is wrong, particularly when you're upside down laying on your back much of the time.
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Old 05-02-2010, 05:18 PM   #1216
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I too am trying to figure out some electrical demons- I went to my first cruise/meet on friday night, everything was great until I got home. Sitting there waiting for the wife to open the garage the truck just died... no lights no nadda. The battery is good, got juice to the starter and alternator so I am replacing the ignition tomorrow...hopefully that will be the ticket! Wish me luck
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Old 05-02-2010, 06:10 PM   #1217
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Changed tranny fluid. Drove her around town and then picked up the Mrs. for a trip to the ice cream stand.
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Old 05-02-2010, 08:26 PM   #1218
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Started it for the first time since last September. Considering the amount of wiring to get an LT1/4L60E into a 63 I was amazed it started on the first try. Of course a couple of minor issues came to light but hopefully its driving by next weekend.

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Old 05-02-2010, 09:06 PM   #1219
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Worked on the '62 today - the '64 hasn't made any progress since I got it stripped to the frame, and I needed to work on something I could feel good about!!!
Tore the steering column apart to replace horn/signal switch and harness. Turns out (aside from the switch having disintegrated from age) that the PO had cut the wiring harness for an unexplained reason and tossed half of it. Now my horn works. Lights don't work, but everything is good at the switch...
Got the side window installed (previous passenger window broken out thanks to kids with rocks).
Replaced the choke cable and made some necessary adjustments. Starts WAY easier now.
Pulled the grille and bumper for a swap.
Attempted to install a different grille on her, then discovered (thanks to some help from this site) that the grille I had was for a large truck, not a pickup, so she's faceless...
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Old 05-04-2010, 07:50 AM   #1220
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Finally got my chassis indoors and up on jackstands
got front x member assembly out,frame(front part) cleaned up and primed
Next: paint front of chassis,install '75 front xm with disc brakes,PS box,idler arm etc.
to get her back on 4 wheels again.
Feels good to get back on her again(the truck guys,the truck)
I seem to have been hogtied lately (LOL llike, a year)on progress,hopefully I can make good strides this summer
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Old 05-04-2010, 09:51 AM   #1221
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I had a very productive weekend. Got my quarter panels painted...
Painted my 65 Impala Steering wheel (I'm putting on the truck this weekend).
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I curled one of my lower control arms. Not a good thing, there was a steel plate in the road (Construction) and I nailed it. Sounded like a big gong and the truck almost came to a complete stop. Luckily I didnt twist anything or lose anything but I did manage to bend under my loweer control arm.

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Old 05-05-2010, 09:14 PM   #1223
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After searching for over a year, i finally found a world class T-5 transmission from a v-8 camaro. 2.95 first and a nice tall .063 overdrive. this was like the hardest thing to get my paws on for my truck.Will bolt right in to the 62.
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Old 05-05-2010, 10:16 PM   #1224
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I drove mine to the cruise in tonight!!!! First time on the road in almost 3 years!!!
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I drove mine to the cruise in tonight!!!! First time on the road in almost 3 years!!!
That's the first thing I'll do.
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