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ItsRandy · 12-26-2010, 11:06 PM

I got out my sawzall and removed the old exaust system, removed the crossmember and e-brake cable then began cleaning the firewall and the front of the frame and front suspension. I had to use a hammer and old screwdriver to get some of the big stuff off, I felt like I was breaking loose fossils. Boy...that easy off oven cleaner really works good!
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pat 70/71 · 12-27-2010, 09:02 AM

worked on my six silly. (free motor with 350 trans 60,000 original miles) changing all the gaskets so she will be leak free! follow up with a rattle can rebuild!& install in my 70 stepper. cheers, Pat

knsmodels · 12-28-2010, 12:05 AM

Well took the old girl out for some major 4 wheeln....its been a while but the snow and drifts were just too tempting so pulled it out of the garage and had some fun with the kids.....it was a blast.....embarrassed to say I got stuck and had to get pulled out by a Jeep....lol.....back bumper bottomed out on a hill

legendary · 12-28-2010, 03:53 AM

I got the Cummins to fire up. It was a great Christmas present. It definitely sounds intense...it rocked the whole truck when I revved it a few times - now I just need a brake booster, rear disc conversion, prop valve and some brackets for the seat I have. I'm debating if I will remove the tank in favor of a frame mounted unit. I also need an intake/filter, electric fans and the rest will be the small stuff to make her look nice..plus gauges for boost, EGT, tach, oil and power. She's coming along
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68 TT · 12-28-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by knsmodels

Well took the old girl out for some major 4 wheeln....its been a while but the snow and drifts were just too tempting so pulled it out of the garage and had some fun with the kids.....it was a blast.....embarrassed to say I got stuck and had to get pulled out by a Jeep....lol.....back bumper bottomed out on a hill

Sounds like it's time for a lift kit and / or a short bed truck

Glad you got to take it out and have some fun with it even if you did get stuck.

I get my 78 K20 long bed truck stuck all the time due to its length and overhang.

myoldchevytruck · 12-28-2010, 01:05 PM

Put on the D/S Ralley's

Cut the old dash front out, now for the wiring (My kid says he likes the "No Dash Front - Rat Rod Look" sorry its blurry

Fixed the coils in the seat bottom and getting ready to redo the seat in black. Loving the mexican blanket look. sorry its blurry

wwotr · 12-28-2010, 10:02 PM

Took my 72 GMC Short/Fleet to a new shop (in the area I moved to).
Had him adjust the idle speed and Mixture. Then got an estimate for painting the Interior.
Put it on the Calander for 4-6 weeks.

ItsRandy · 12-29-2010, 12:24 AM

I sprayed more oven cleaner on the frame and washed it off then after it dried I primed the bare metal to keep it from rusting.
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knsmodels · 12-29-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Sounds like it's time for a lift kit and / or a short bed truck

Glad you got to take it out and have some fun with it even if you did get stuck.

I get my 78 K20 long bed truck stuck all the time due to its length and overhang.

I think it was more do to the low hanging stock rear bumper...

besides if I lift it....it wont fit in the garage....

original-71 · 12-29-2010, 03:00 AM

cover her for the crazy texas weather

67Slider · 01-01-2011, 01:23 AM

Got the stepside fenders on. Scuffed a few spots cause I had to put them on by myself so spent the rest of the day taping and wet sanding. Was around 2 degrees today so even with the heater on in the garage it never got "warm" . Made good progress and got the wet sanded areas re-primed and ready for another coat of white tomorrow. I may be able to mount the bed to the truck on Sunday.(fingers crossed)
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60ratrod · 01-01-2011, 04:34 AM

got the tpi 350 torn down to the short block so i can perform inspections and reseal the motor. so, much, rtv

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Hubscrub · 01-01-2011, 10:12 AM

wireing and wireing and..

cam.man67 · 01-01-2011, 01:31 PM

getting the brakes bled after lunch.

19stepSide72 · 01-01-2011, 01:49 PM

Taped my new cowl hood on for a quick lookie. Slapped the fenders on real quick. Liked what I saw. Getting my small window cab and 5.3 tomorrow. Let's hope this summer I get to drive this project of mine.
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67C10BUB · 01-01-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 19stepSide72

Taped my new cowl hood on for a quick lookie. Slapped the fenders on real quick. Liked what I saw. Getting my small window cab and 5.3 tomorrow. Let's hope this summer I get to drive this project of mine.
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How about a build thread?
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Zoomin · 01-01-2011, 09:27 PM

Installed a 12 volt power storage device (sounds better than battery, think?) and semi-permanent hookups for a battery tender. Took the rest of the day off to watch football.

planewhisperer · 01-01-2011, 09:42 PM

Worked on final odds and ends under the hood and in the cab. Worked on charging system.......................

*project 67 sub* · 01-01-2011, 10:06 PM

looked at it, unfortunately cant work on it yet as i have no new parts to put on it

Pont406 · 01-02-2011, 12:00 AM

Picked up another motor.

Bikedude87 · 01-02-2011, 03:12 AM

Pulled the bed off.

67chevy1series · 01-02-2011, 04:42 AM

nothin but i will make it up to her tommorow

eagleuh1 · 01-02-2011, 08:51 AM

Greased the bearings on my front hubs and found where my steering noise was coming from at 65 to 70 mph. Very loose tie rod end to crossover bolt nut. Retightned to 50 ftlbs. Seems tight. Test drive today. Rebuild of front end to come soon.

70chevytruck · 01-02-2011, 03:44 PM

I had my shortbed frame sandblasted....best money I ever spent....and then I primed and painted it. Just need to start reassembling it now...

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alwaysbroken · 01-02-2011, 03:50 PM

sofar not much, took some of my motor apart getting her reedy to paint. and pulling parts off a truck.

12-26-2010, 11:06 PM	#1226
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got out my sawzall and removed the old exaust system, removed the crossmember and e-brake cable then began cleaning the firewall and the front of the frame and front suspension. I had to use a hammer and old screwdriver to get some of the big stuff off, I felt like I was breaking loose fossils. Boy...that easy off oven cleaner really works good! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

12-27-2010, 09:02 AM	#1227
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today! worked on my six silly. (free motor with 350 trans 60,000 original miles) changing all the gaskets so she will be leak free! follow up with a rattle can rebuild!& install in my 70 stepper. cheers, Pat

12-28-2010, 12:05 AM	#1228
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well took the old girl out for some major 4 wheeln....its been a while but the snow and drifts were just too tempting so pulled it out of the garage and had some fun with the kids.....it was a blast.....embarrassed to say I got stuck and had to get pulled out by a Jeep....lol.....back bumper bottomed out on a hill __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

12-28-2010, 03:53 AM	#1229
legendary Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 154	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got the Cummins to fire up. It was a great Christmas present. It definitely sounds intense...it rocked the whole truck when I revved it a few times - now I just need a brake booster, rear disc conversion, prop valve and some brackets for the seat I have. I'm debating if I will remove the tank in favor of a frame mounted unit. I also need an intake/filter, electric fans and the rest will be the small stuff to make her look nice..plus gauges for boost, EGT, tach, oil and power. She's coming along Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon 1970 C/10 LWB Cummins Turbo - Build in Progress Many other toys as well...

12-28-2010, 01:05 PM	#1231
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put on the D/S Ralley's Cut the old dash front out, now for the wiring (My kid says he likes the "No Dash Front - Rat Rod Look" sorry its blurry Fixed the coils in the seat bottom and getting ready to redo the seat in black. Loving the mexican blanket look. sorry its blurry __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors Last edited by myoldchevytruck; 12-28-2010 at 01:07 PM.

12-28-2010, 10:02 PM	#1232
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took my 72 GMC Short/Fleet to a new shop (in the area I moved to). Had him adjust the idle speed and Mixture. Then got an estimate for painting the Interior. Put it on the Calander for 4-6 weeks. __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

12-29-2010, 12:24 AM	#1233
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I sprayed more oven cleaner on the frame and washed it off then after it dried I primed the bare metal to keep it from rusting. Posted via Mobile Device

12-29-2010, 03:00 AM	#1235
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01-01-2011, 01:23 AM	#1236
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the stepside fenders on. Scuffed a few spots cause I had to put them on by myself so spent the rest of the day taping and wet sanding. Was around 2 degrees today so even with the heater on in the garage it never got "warm" . Made good progress and got the wet sanded areas re-primed and ready for another coat of white tomorrow. I may be able to mount the bed to the truck on Sunday.(fingers crossed) [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

01-01-2011, 04:34 AM	#1237
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got the tpi 350 torn down to the short block so i can perform inspections and reseal the motor. so, much, rtv. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

01-01-2011, 10:12 AM	#1238
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01-01-2011, 01:31 PM	#1239
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01-01-2011, 01:49 PM	#1240
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Taped my new cowl hood on for a quick lookie. Slapped the fenders on real quick. Liked what I saw. Getting my small window cab and 5.3 tomorrow. Let's hope this summer I get to drive this project of mine. Posted via Mobile Device

01-01-2011, 09:27 PM	#1242
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a 12 volt power storage device (sounds better than battery, think?) and semi-permanent hookups for a battery tender. Took the rest of the day off to watch football. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

01-01-2011, 09:42 PM	#1243
planewhisperer U.S. Army Green Beret Sniper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Enterprise Alabama Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Worked on final odds and ends under the hood and in the cab. Worked on charging system....................... __________________ "YOU CAN RUN AND YOU CAN HIDE, BUT YOU WILL JUST DIE TIRED"



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01-01-2011, 10:06 PM	#1244
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! looked at it, unfortunately cant work on it yet as i have no new parts to put on it Last edited by project 67 sub; 01-01-2011 at 10:06 PM.

01-02-2011, 12:00 AM	#1245
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Picked up another motor. Attached Images

01-02-2011, 03:12 AM	#1246
Bikedude87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the bed off.

01-02-2011, 04:42 AM	#1247
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: What did you do to your truck today! nothin but i will make it up to her tommorow

01-02-2011, 08:51 AM	#1248
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Greased the bearings on my front hubs and found where my steering noise was coming from at 65 to 70 mph. Very loose tie rod end to crossover bolt nut. Retightned to 50 ftlbs. Seems tight. Test drive today. Rebuild of front end to come soon.

01-02-2011, 03:44 PM	#1249
70chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 865	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I had my shortbed frame sandblasted....best money I ever spent....and then I primed and painted it. Just need to start reassembling it now... __________________ 70chevytruck

01-02-2011, 03:50 PM	#1250
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