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no2tracks · 09-29-2012, 07:45 PM

Changed fuel filter, removed bedliner and 5th wheel hitch.

MaritimeDragRacing · 10-04-2012, 07:29 PM

Doing what a GM truck is meant to do - Hooked to a race car trailer and heading for the drag strip in the morning.

no2tracks · 10-04-2012, 09:06 PM

New rear brakes, axle seals, and transmission fluid and filter change.

jb1016 · 10-09-2012, 08:28 PM

New starter. Previous one only lasted about three and a half years.

red94chev · 10-09-2012, 11:57 PM

Over the last few weeks: fuel pump, dist cap, rotor button, ICM, pickup assembly, coil, and battery. She'll hit 190K miles tomorrow.

stocker96 · 10-11-2012, 03:01 PM

Over the last week.....
New trans- monster 4L60 bulletproof kit, corvette servo, proshift class 3 shift kit.
new valve train
new pistons and rings
new intake
new crank
tinted the windows 5% all around
got the sub box built
ordered my HID relay with a "hi 4" harness
got my rear bumper back on
washed and waxed
replaced 4X4 actuator (4X4 works now)

grand total $9,546 and change. I'm now married to my truck....

Vega_67C10 · 10-11-2012, 10:07 PM

Cleaned the glass. Clean glass is king man!

stocker96 · 10-12-2012, 01:54 AM

Tonight, got the sound system in. Installed a manual remote wire switch in the dash for the amp.

3strats · 10-12-2012, 10:55 AM

New tires, bullet center caps from Summit and lug nuts on outlaw II's

dragginmetal · 10-12-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 3strats

New tires, bullet center caps from Summit and lug nuts on outlaw II's

Sounds cool. Got any pics?

3strats · 10-12-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dragginmetal

Sounds cool. Got any pics?

Not yet. Doing a-arm bushings on monday. Was gonna do some before/after pics on the rims. They do look pretty good now. I know the suspense is killing you'

dragginmetal · 10-13-2012, 12:45 AM

Lol. I dont mind waiting for some before and after pics, but the suspense is killing me.

Red88 · 10-13-2012, 06:25 PM

Removed the smog pump and associated plumbing from my no-longer-needs-to-pass-smog-test 88 today. While I was at it replaced the broken ground from firewall to back of passenger side head. Quieter engine and much better idle!

oneoff · 10-13-2012, 06:34 PM

I reconditioned two of the four bumper brackets to get them ready when we get to this part of the build.
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TheDirt520 · 10-13-2012, 08:25 PM

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Cut off all the rivets holding the frame rails together so I can clean-box-paint the frame then use bolts when putting it back together,,, I have a second frame which I'm trimming down to use as plates to box the frame, damn thing has over a foot of flex stock, no good!
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TheDirt520 · 10-13-2012, 08:28 PM

��That's a 89 suburban frame I'm going to use under my 99 burban body
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eldogg · 10-14-2012, 08:36 PM

I did new Raybestos unit bearings, rotors, pads, brake hoses, and an idler arm on my K2500 today. O yeah and a brake flush. Well still doing it. I'm waiting on my wife to bring pizza and to help bleed the brakes.
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3strats · 10-15-2012, 05:14 PM

Well...
My a-arm bushing came to a screeching halt. Came apart good. Pulled old bushings, upper and lower no prob. Went together better than I thought. I even got saucy and cut half a coil... ooOOOooh!
Got interesting when I was going back together with everything.
For one thing, the old rubber bushings must have been well-worn. Arms with new bushings are a tight fit. Thats a good thing I suppose.
Then I tried putting the coil in. Ha! Whats the old G.I. Joe saying, "Knowing is half the battle!"
Should have picked up a coil spring compressor because i've pulled out about all of the remaining hair I had left.

Well of to the parts house soon as the wife gets home. Might pull an all nighter.

TheDirt520 · 10-16-2012, 07:06 AM

Looked at it! Had a lazy day slept till 6pm
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3strats · 10-17-2012, 05:21 PM

Ahhhh.... finally finished up with my 3 day extravaganza of replacing a-arm bushings.

Note: When your lower ball joint just won't come loose by popping side of spindle, DO NOT TRY AND GIVE JUST A "LOVE TAP" ON THE BALL JOINT SHAFT TO SEE IF IT WILL WORK!!!!!! You'll end up looking for a thread chaser.

Yes I just admitted to doing stupid things. I Am Man.

TheDirt520 · 10-17-2012, 06:41 PM

I found that out once 3strats that's why if I ever have to do bushing I do the ball joints as well

I am man all I do is stupid things

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TheDirt520 · 10-17-2012, 06:56 PM

The worst one is when someone tells you too screw the nut on so it's flush with the top of the joint shaft to give you a nice area to hit, sure it knocked the ball joint loose but spent a few hours cutting that damn nut and shaft off so I could start workin, morons-

Would they be the morons for giving stupid advice or am I for doing it?

Exp- my 96 3/4ton sub broke a half shaft, being my first crappy ass IFS truck I didn't know what to do so I go to autozone, I couldn't afford the shaft at the time so the manager tells me just pull it out and u can drive your truck,

jackass didn't mention that it holds the brakes to the spindle ! So wheel breaks off while driving had to replace , lower arm, spindle, rotor, caliper, hose, fender, wheelwell, and my rim, dumbass cost me $800 two weeks and cost me a trip I had planned
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Chevrolet4x4s · 10-17-2012, 10:13 PM

Picked up a transfer case skid plate, a larger front skid plate from a later model Tahoe, some misc little parts from the junk yard.
Shane

TheDirt520 · 10-18-2012, 08:51 PM

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3strats · 10-23-2012, 09:19 PM

Flat blacked my bowtie (got bored). Actually came out good. Thinking about doing the same to the faded/chipped chrome strip on the side molding.

09-29-2012, 07:45 PM	#101
no2tracks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 18	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Changed fuel filter, removed bedliner and 5th wheel hitch. __________________ '94 K2500 Silverado 7.4 auto 4x4

10-04-2012, 07:29 PM	#102
MaritimeDragRacing Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia Posts: 32	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Doing what a GM truck is meant to do - Hooked to a race car trailer and heading for the drag strip in the morning. __________________ http://www.maritimedragracing.com Atlantic Canada’s #1 source for Drag Racing News, Race Results, Schedules and Track Information.

10-04-2012, 09:06 PM	#103
no2tracks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 18	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? New rear brakes, axle seals, and transmission fluid and filter change. __________________ '94 K2500 Silverado 7.4 auto 4x4

10-09-2012, 11:57 PM	#105
red94chev Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Conowingo, MD Posts: 341	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Over the last few weeks: fuel pump, dist cap, rotor button, ICM, pickup assembly, coil, and battery. She'll hit 190K miles tomorrow.

10-11-2012, 03:01 PM	#106
stocker96 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Road, Alaska Posts: 154	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Over the last week..... New trans- monster 4L60 bulletproof kit, corvette servo, proshift class 3 shift kit. new valve train new pistons and rings new intake new crank tinted the windows 5% all around got the sub box built ordered my HID relay with a "hi 4" harness got my rear bumper back on washed and waxed replaced 4X4 actuator (4X4 works now) grand total $9,546 and change. I'm now married to my truck....

10-11-2012, 10:07 PM	#107
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Cleaned the glass. Clean glass is king man! __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

10-12-2012, 01:54 AM	#108
stocker96 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Road, Alaska Posts: 154	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Tonight, got the sound system in. Installed a manual remote wire switch in the dash for the amp.

10-12-2012, 10:55 AM	#109
3strats Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fannett/Beaumont Texas Posts: 94	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? New tires, bullet center caps from Summit and lug nuts on outlaw II's

10-13-2012, 12:45 AM	#112
dragginmetal here, just not logged in Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tx Posts: 1,011	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Lol. I dont mind waiting for some before and after pics, but the suspense is killing me. __________________ Mike 88 GMC "GOT BORED" several truck pics a few '88-'98 pics more pics

10-13-2012, 06:25 PM	#113
Red88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA. Posts: 64	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Removed the smog pump and associated plumbing from my no-longer-needs-to-pass-smog-test 88 today. While I was at it replaced the broken ground from firewall to back of passenger side head. Quieter engine and much better idle! __________________ '88 K1500 Scottsdale 5.7 TBI, 5spd MG5

10-13-2012, 06:34 PM	#114
oneoff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 174	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? I reconditioned two of the four bumper brackets to get them ready when we get to this part of the build. __________________ Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541803 Dennis H 1969 Chevy C10, SWB, LS3,6.2L engine 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS,BBC, Convertible

10-13-2012, 08:25 PM	#115
TheDirt520 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 145	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Cut off all the rivets holding the frame rails together so I can clean-box-paint the frame then use bolts when putting it back together,,, I have a second frame which I'm trimming down to use as plates to box the frame, damn thing has over a foot of flex stock, no good! Posted via Mobile Device

10-13-2012, 08:28 PM	#116
TheDirt520 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 145	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? ��That's a 89 suburban frame I'm going to use under my 99 burban body Posted via Mobile Device

10-14-2012, 08:36 PM	#117
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? I did new Raybestos unit bearings, rotors, pads, brake hoses, and an idler arm on my K2500 today. O yeah and a brake flush. Well still doing it. I'm waiting on my wife to bring pizza and to help bleed the brakes. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

10-15-2012, 05:14 PM	#118
3strats Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fannett/Beaumont Texas Posts: 94	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Well... My a-arm bushing came to a screeching halt. Came apart good. Pulled old bushings, upper and lower no prob. Went together better than I thought. I even got saucy and cut half a coil... ooOOOooh! Got interesting when I was going back together with everything. For one thing, the old rubber bushings must have been well-worn. Arms with new bushings are a tight fit. Thats a good thing I suppose. Then I tried putting the coil in. Ha! Whats the old G.I. Joe saying, "Knowing is half the battle!" Should have picked up a coil spring compressor because i've pulled out about all of the remaining hair I had left. Well of to the parts house soon as the wife gets home. Might pull an all nighter.



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10-16-2012, 07:06 AM	#119
TheDirt520 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 145	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Looked at it! Had a lazy day slept till 6pm Posted via Mobile Device

10-17-2012, 05:21 PM	#120
3strats Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fannett/Beaumont Texas Posts: 94	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Ahhhh.... finally finished up with my 3 day extravaganza of replacing a-arm bushings. Note: When your lower ball joint just won't come loose by popping side of spindle, DO NOT TRY AND GIVE JUST A "LOVE TAP" ON THE BALL JOINT SHAFT TO SEE IF IT WILL WORK!!!!!! You'll end up looking for a thread chaser. Yes I just admitted to doing stupid things. I Am Man.

10-17-2012, 06:41 PM	#121
TheDirt520 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 145	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? I found that out once 3strats that's why if I ever have to do bushing I do the ball joints as well I am man all I do is stupid things Posted via Mobile Device

10-17-2012, 06:56 PM	#122
TheDirt520 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 145	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? The worst one is when someone tells you too screw the nut on so it's flush with the top of the joint shaft to give you a nice area to hit, sure it knocked the ball joint loose but spent a few hours cutting that damn nut and shaft off so I could start workin, morons- Would they be the morons for giving stupid advice or am I for doing it? Exp- my 96 3/4ton sub broke a half shaft, being my first crappy ass IFS truck I didn't know what to do so I go to autozone, I couldn't afford the shaft at the time so the manager tells me just pull it out and u can drive your truck, jackass didn't mention that it holds the brakes to the spindle ! So wheel breaks off while driving had to replace , lower arm, spindle, rotor, caliper, hose, fender, wheelwell, and my rim, dumbass cost me $800 two weeks and cost me a trip I had planned Posted via Mobile Device

10-17-2012, 10:13 PM	#123
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Picked up a transfer case skid plate, a larger front skid plate from a later model Tahoe, some misc little parts from the junk yard. Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

10-18-2012, 08:51 PM	#124
TheDirt520 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 145	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Cut my spare frame apart so I can cut the top and bottom of the c channel off so I can use the rest to box my frame, I hate stupid rivets Posted via Mobile Device

10-23-2012, 09:19 PM	#125
3strats Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fannett/Beaumont Texas Posts: 94	Re: What did you do yo your truck today?? Flat blacked my bowtie (got bored). Actually came out good. Thinking about doing the same to the faded/chipped chrome strip on the side molding.

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