![]() |
![]() |
#1401 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 107
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Removing the floor of the utility body, and de-rusting the frame. I left a small part of the floor to hold the fan to help blow away the dust as I'm wire brushing. Wife brought home a bunch of N95 masks the local pharmacy was giving away, I said "Perfect for the shop!"
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1402 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Dryden Ontario
Posts: 37
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1403 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 107
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Thanks! I don't believe the difference in condition of the frame from one part to another. The truck had some sort of fantastic undercoating, and in many places peeling that off reveals metal which looks like it just left the assembly line. But in other places the salt has really done a job. The trailing arms have all the structural integrity of a couple potato chips!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1404 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,184
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
We had some unusually nice weather over the weekend. So I built a cart for my Suburban and pulled the frame out from under it.
__________________
1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1405 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Dryden Ontario
Posts: 37
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Started on my drivers door inner and outter skin replacement plus some odd dents to pull out… and 16 holes to weld up that were from previous owner that I can only assume were for different types of mirrors… and his over use of a grinder in those locations 🤦*♂️
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1406 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Posts: 204
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1407 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Dryden Ontario
Posts: 37
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1408 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Yreka, CA
Posts: 43
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Sorry folks, no pictures but today I:
Installed new knobs for the headlight switch, wiper and heater (one knoberoo). I had all black knobs but put the stainless and black ones in. Installed new glovebox, it was a learning experience, had to do some trimming and whatnot. I wish I knew what to put on that cardboard to protect it. I may remove and do some final trimming. Installed a new heater fan, those big 45 size sheet metal bolts for the airbox to cowl were all stripped out so I drilled out the holes and installed stainless nutserts with stainless steel 1/4X20 bolts. I also used stainless steel screws on the heater box and lid. The new fan worked great and didn't scream like a screech owl. Oh yeah, installed new clutch pedal rubber to match my brake pedal. Slowly but surely it's coming along. I took it for a spin to a local store (about 15 miles one way) and love driving that truck. I also have an NV4500 5 speed to install pretty soon. Can't wait!! I didn't have a nutsert tool, so I used a 1/4X20 bolt with a couple of washers and pulled them in with a nut behind the washers. Broke a couple of bolts thinking I had some tightening to do, note to self, broken bolt, probably tight enough. The airbox is sturdy now. Here's a pix of the truck itself with an under the hood for giggles. I'll try to get some pix of the new stuff but it started to rain when I finished up putting my toys(tools) away. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1409 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Oregon
Posts: 1,184
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Got the frame and body ready over the last few weeks and both sent out to be blasted this morning.
__________________
1951 Truck, LS1/4L60 1964 Suburban, current project 2014 Silverado daily driver 1953 Westerner "canned ham" trailer, rebuilt 1974 Prowler trailer, rebuilt |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1410 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Dryden Ontario
Posts: 37
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Almost done inner door skin, finished welding, just gotta hammer over bottom flange.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1411 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Bonner Springs, KS
Posts: 56
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Fixed mystery coolant leak. LS swapped 66 had post shutdown leak under front passenger side. Checked all the usual suspects, weep hole, thermostat housing etc. coolant was leaking from loose heater hose where it clamps to core, along bottom of hose to inner fender (under the hose where you can’t see it). Then trickled down inside of frame and out to the frame horn and out a bolt hole.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1412 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Overland Park
Posts: 13
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Changed to the white steel wheels, and wired up some under hood lighting, and replaced the hood springs. Been a pretty successful weekend.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1413 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Posts: 2,071
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
I removed the driver's seat so I could get under the dash and also fix the seat slider that was not working correctly. It's always tough for a guy my size and now age has been a factor, ugh. I finished installing the cig lighter and wiring it up. I also did some rearranging wires under the dash that I had not done since putting the wiper motor in and wiring it up. I've got a couple of things left to do before putting the seat back in that I'll be working on today.
__________________
Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1414 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Oregon
Posts: 158
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1415 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 107
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Quote:
Here's my work-in-progress: |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1416 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Dryden Ontario
Posts: 37
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Since I’ve never done anything like it before it took me awhile but that’s what I enjoy about working on this truck. I read a lot of tips on this forum as well as followed gibson63 videos on YouTube which gave me the confidence to tackle both doors. My first door I used the whole patch for 1/3 of the lower door skin which took a bit more care planishing each weld to keep it from warping but worked out well, drivers door I used less of the outter patch and it went a little easier. Lots of measurements prior to cutting then remove outter skin and fit new skin. After your happy with fitment cut the inner door pocket out and fit that skin. Then you can weld the outter followed by inner. Not a tough job, and ver rewarding when done.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1417 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 107
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Thanks! I'm learning as I go also, and as you say the satisfaction comes from both the finished product AND the new skill.
I'm debating whether to use the whole 11 inch patch even though I don't really have to go that far up, or trim it down as you did. Using a partial adds another cut to the process (and another chance to screw it up ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1418 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Dryden Ontario
Posts: 37
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1419 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Posts: 2,071
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
I finished cleaning up the wiring after installing the wiper motor and switch and installing the cig lighter. I tested things out and everything is working as it should. I also worked out the problem with seat adjuster and got the seat back in.
__________________
Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1420 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Burbank, CA
Posts: 3,610
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
I installed a fuel pressure regulator and pressure gauge. It seemed like it was not working at first but then I took it for a drive and when I got back it started working.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1421 |
Revitalizing a 6T C10
![]() Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Posts: 209
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Swapped the drivers seat and the passenger seat ( as one of the studs on the drivers seat snapped)
![]() for the record, those rails do not use carriage bolts, and they are pressed in - I will be replacing the rails, once I can find some grade 8 hardware
__________________
1960 C-10 Apache- "Rusty the Redneck Reject"
1/2 Ton short bed step side. 350 crate motor, 3 speed manual (floor shifted) MKII - Buddy Buckets and Glass Packs 20+ year long term project in process Lots of Rust, more memories... |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1422 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Overland Park
Posts: 13
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Fixed my gas gauge reading….was reading 1/2 tank as soon as I filled it….and empty like….20 minutes after I drove it.
and realized the previous owner cobbled together a lot of crap. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1423 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Dryden Ontario
Posts: 37
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
Dug out the frame… getting sick of this snow…
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1424 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Rochester NY
Posts: 107
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1425 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Dryden Ontario
Posts: 37
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|