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**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-16-2010, 11:22 PM

Well I was on my way to work on the 66 when the Ranger started to make that noise again. There is a noise it has been making when taking a left turn on the freeway but not all the time. Well this time it really started. It sounded like a wheel bearing. It managed to stop binding and I drove it home about 15 miles.
It seems the last dork that did the brake job forgot to put the seal on the left side. I drove this truck 35,000 miles like this. After I got the wheel off I noticed I needed new brakes.
I should have known something was amiss. When I first got the truck it was making a banging sound when ever I went over a bump. I noticed it stopped when I applied the brakes. Well after looking around the same dork that forgot the seal didn't tighten the caliper mount bolts very well. They were making their way out.
Lucky for me I was able to get the remainder of the bearing off.
So I had to work on that truck instead today. I put new rotors, brakes and wheel bearings only on the left side but I did repack all of the bearings. I spent about $150 in parts.

I think I am going up Sunday to work on the 66. I want to get ti started this weekend.

boucher racing · 06-16-2010, 11:31 PM

Finished up my exhaust work. I was running straight 2.5" pipe from the turbo. It sounded a bit ****ty but nice loud turbo whistle. So, I put a magnaflow performance muffler inline and dumped it out flush right in front of the rear tire with 3". I like it, it fills it out and makes you think twice about whats packing under the hood!

jbgroby · 06-16-2010, 11:58 PM

Hey I finally did something on the truck too. Got the holes drilled for the spotlight, and mounted it for the test fit, before painting.

cb1965 · 06-17-2010, 12:21 AM

yeah baby!!! finaly got the truck out on the road. im still scared to do a freeway drive, so it was only around my house. power brake upgrade and power steering. Feels good

Sick5 · 06-17-2010, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cb1965

yeah baby!!! Finaly got the truck out on the road. Im still scared to do a freeway drive, so it was only around my house. Power brake upgrade and power steering. Feels good

feels good dont it!

jbgroby · 06-17-2010, 08:21 AM

Driving your truck for the first time.....................well words can hardly describe it, sorta like your first kiss, nervous as hell something will go wrong and then you wonder how far you can go, without a mess up!

markeb01 · 06-17-2010, 12:33 PM

With the ongoing rain a squeek developed in the wiper linkage. Removed the cowl vent and greased all the bushings. Now it's nice and quiet again and should last another 50 years before needing additional attention!

Tazfink · 06-17-2010, 01:34 PM

Replaced my LH trailing arm, on Sunday.

Is there supposed to be a 1" gap between the channels?????

Too many burn outs it guess.

Dads69C10 · 06-17-2010, 06:12 PM

nice

willyp · 06-17-2010, 07:52 PM

Put some POR-15 on my new lower control arms and pwr steering brackets.......getting ready for a 4/6 drop and disk brake/pwr steering conversion.

63sbssbbw · 06-18-2010, 04:19 AM

Very slick Willyp
Those lca's almost look like chrome in that pic
T

Malibob · 06-18-2010, 03:28 PM

I took new pics. Here is my NEW bed and New seat!!!

64c20crewcab · 06-18-2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibob

I took new pics. Here is my NEW bed and New seat!!!

NICE!! I dig stepsides!!!!

Scheduled work fer my rig this weekend:
install new oil pump,o-pan, finned v-covers, edelbrock cam, intake & carb, dist, & ramhorns...

Progress is progress!!!

Chris65GMC · 06-19-2010, 05:39 PM

I had bad throttle plates on my 2 barrel (stuck open a little), i took off the intake and carb today to replace with a 4 barrel set up since the two barrel was toast. Anyway, i got to the back of the motor and final got the casting number. I was told it was a 305 when i bought it, turns out its a 350! Score! It was a nice surprise for the day. the casting number is 3970014 and the date code is E374,I think the seven may actually be a ONE, as there are not 37 days in the month.

-Chris

*lakeroadster* · 06-19-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibob

I took new pics. Here is my NEW bed and New seat!!!

Bob, What did you use for the bed floor wood?

dnorris009 · 06-19-2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malibob

I took new pics. Here is my NEW bed and New seat!!!]

Oh man, I Love that truck!!!

I put Stovebolt double barrels on my girl today....

Apache63 · 06-20-2010, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willyp

Put some POR-15 on my new lower control arms and pwr steering brackets.......getting ready for a 4/6 drop and disk brake/pwr steering conversion.

on your lower control , is that chrome???

Pat

*lakeroadster* · 06-20-2010, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnorris009

I put Stovebolt double barrels on my girl today....

We need a video! Let's here those puppies!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-20-2010, 11:16 PM

I got the 66 fired up today. Was nice to hear is rumble through the open headers.

Now I just have to get the tranny all buttoned up. I did take a short video of it but have to upload it. Now I just have to figure out how..

jonzcustomshop · 06-20-2010, 11:36 PM

worked on a tune up of the 63... the distributor has had ductape on it since I got it... it ran ok and I had other things going...I looked into it today, and the tape was holding the cap on

one screw missing, and on the other side a wood screw-haha, you gotta love farm trucks!
so the rotor was tearing the sh*t out of the cap since itwas just loose on there!
new cap rotor, and wires made it run tons better, tomorrow I chase that pesky acellerator pump, and time it, and it might run like new!

willyp · 06-21-2010, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apache63

on your lower control , is that chrome???

Pat

not chrome, just gloss black POR-15

http://www.por15.com/

malibob, im digin that seat. did you recover it?

Jdeere16 · 06-21-2010, 09:54 AM

Found low oil pressure after engine warm up.... pulled the motor only to find out more bad news. Cam bearings shot, main bearings shot, # 7 piston wall no bueno.

**DPowers** · 06-21-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

where do you find a windshield for that cheap
ive been looking everywhere and all i can find is over 200 bucks

Sorry- missed this one or would have got back with you sooner-

http://www.windshieldstogo.com/

They have warehouses throughout the US that you can pick the glass up and save shipping.

jgh64pkup · 06-21-2010, 12:53 PM

thanks

rendus · 06-21-2010, 08:53 PM

Replaced the ignition switch and the starter solenoid trying to sort out my starting problems only to discover the wire plug next to the heater box was unplugged the whole time!

I thought about taking both parts back but I didn't feel like uninstalling them plus they were cheap and they'll probably last another 43 years anyway.

06-16-2010, 11:22 PM	#1426
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Well I was on my way to work on the 66 when the Ranger started to make that noise again. There is a noise it has been making when taking a left turn on the freeway but not all the time. Well this time it really started. It sounded like a wheel bearing. It managed to stop binding and I drove it home about 15 miles. It seems the last dork that did the brake job forgot to put the seal on the left side. I drove this truck 35,000 miles like this. After I got the wheel off I noticed I needed new brakes. I should have known something was amiss. When I first got the truck it was making a banging sound when ever I went over a bump. I noticed it stopped when I applied the brakes. Well after looking around the same dork that forgot the seal didn't tighten the caliper mount bolts very well. They were making their way out. Lucky for me I was able to get the remainder of the bearing off. So I had to work on that truck instead today. I put new rotors, brakes and wheel bearings only on the left side but I did repack all of the bearings. I spent about $150 in parts. I think I am going up Sunday to work on the 66. I want to get ti started this weekend. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

06-16-2010, 11:31 PM	#1427
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Finished up my exhaust work. I was running straight 2.5" pipe from the turbo. It sounded a bit ****ty but nice loud turbo whistle. So, I put a magnaflow performance muffler inline and dumped it out flush right in front of the rear tire with 3". I like it, it fills it out and makes you think twice about whats packing under the hood! __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639

06-16-2010, 11:58 PM	#1428
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Hey I finally did something on the truck too. Got the holes drilled for the spotlight, and mounted it for the test fit, before painting. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-17-2010, 12:21 AM	#1429
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: What did you do to your truck today? yeah baby!!! finaly got the truck out on the road. im still scared to do a freeway drive, so it was only around my house. power brake upgrade and power steering. Feels good

06-17-2010, 08:21 AM	#1431
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Driving your truck for the first time.....................well words can hardly describe it, sorta like your first kiss, nervous as hell something will go wrong and then you wonder how far you can go, without a mess up! __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-17-2010, 12:33 PM	#1432
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? With the ongoing rain a squeek developed in the wiper linkage. Removed the cowl vent and greased all the bushings. Now it's nice and quiet again and should last another 50 years before needing additional attention! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-17-2010, 01:34 PM	#1433
Tazfink Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replaced my LH trailing arm, on Sunday. Is there supposed to be a 1" gap between the channels????? Too many burn outs it guess. __________________ "Rust does NOT look cool." - Me "Patina is earned, not made." - Old Hot Rodder. Cylinder Index The Cylinder Index (or C.I.) is a measurement device in which the total number of internal combustion engine cylinders (working or non-working) owned by an individual (single-cylinder chainsaws, lawnmowers, 2-cycle, 4-cycle, multi-clinder diesels, trucks and farm tractors) are tallied. The Garage Logician who attains a C.I. in excess of his age is revered. - Joe Soucheray, Mayor of Garage Logic.

06-17-2010, 06:12 PM	#1434
Dads69C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today? nice __________________ 1969 C10 stepside 1973 Cheyenne Blazer Last edited by Dads69C10; 06-17-2010 at 06:25 PM.

06-17-2010, 07:52 PM	#1435
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Put some POR-15 on my new lower control arms and pwr steering brackets.......getting ready for a 4/6 drop and disk brake/pwr steering conversion. Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

06-18-2010, 04:19 AM	#1436
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Very slick Willyp Those lca's almost look like chrome in that pic T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

06-18-2010, 03:28 PM	#1437
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I took new pics. Here is my NEW bed and New seat!!! __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

06-19-2010, 05:39 PM	#1439
Chris65GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 84	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I had bad throttle plates on my 2 barrel (stuck open a little), i took off the intake and carb today to replace with a 4 barrel set up since the two barrel was toast. Anyway, i got to the back of the motor and final got the casting number. I was told it was a 305 when i bought it, turns out its a 350! Score! It was a nice surprise for the day. the casting number is 3970014 and the date code is E374,I think the seven may actually be a ONE, as there are not 37 days in the month. -Chris

06-20-2010, 11:16 PM	#1444
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,781	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I got the 66 fired up today. Was nice to hear is rumble through the open headers. Now I just have to get the tranny all buttoned up. I did take a short video of it but have to upload it. Now I just have to figure out how.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

06-20-2010, 11:36 PM	#1445
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today? worked on a tune up of the 63... the distributor has had ductape on it since I got it... it ran ok and I had other things going...I looked into it today, and the tape was holding the cap onone screw missing, and on the other side a wood screw-haha, you gotta love farm trucks! so the rotor was tearing the sh*t out of the cap since itwas just loose on there! new cap rotor, and wires made it run tons better, tomorrow I chase that pesky acellerator pump, and time it, and it might run like new! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

06-21-2010, 09:54 AM	#1447
Jdeere16 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Georgetown,Tx Posts: 12	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Found low oil pressure after engine warm up.... pulled the motor only to find out more bad news. Cam bearings shot, main bearings shot, # 7 piston wall no bueno. Attached Images



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06-21-2010, 12:53 PM	#1449
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: What did you do to your truck today? thanks __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

06-21-2010, 08:53 PM	#1450
rendus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: smyrna tn Posts: 221	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Replaced the ignition switch and the starter solenoid trying to sort out my starting problems only to discover the wire plug next to the heater box was unplugged the whole time! I thought about taking both parts back but I didn't feel like uninstalling them plus they were cheap and they'll probably last another 43 years anyway. Last edited by rendus; 06-21-2010 at 08:57 PM.

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