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ChuckDriver · 12-27-2014, 09:46 AM

Nice looking truck Slck57!

57chevyman · 12-28-2014, 04:57 PM

New throttle spring and bracket

57chevyman · 12-28-2014, 04:59 PM

New wire for temp gauge! It's something

Northern lights · 12-28-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 57chevyman

New wire for temp gauge! It's something

Not a good idea to zip tie your plug wires together like that. You CAN get crossfireing.

57chevyman · 12-28-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern lights

Not a good idea to zip tie your plug wires together like that. You CAN get crossfireing.

damn, didn't know that. thank you. can someone turn me on to what wire looms would be good to get so I can get rid of the zip ties?

this looks pretty good, $6 on eBay

OrrieG · 12-28-2014, 06:58 PM

I have one like that on my chevelle and all the plastic to metal clip points broke in a month. I replaced it and the one on a truck with this one, think its a Mr. Gasket or Accel product. Keeps everything nice and parallel and off the valve covers and headers.

hsdropout · 12-29-2014, 03:07 PM

Found out (in a non-destructive manner) that engine starts while automatic transmission is in drive position. Lokar shifter for TH350. There must be some type of adjustment for the detent mechanism.
Anyone got the scoop on this?

hsdropout · 12-29-2014, 03:47 PM

Nevermind....................I found the instructions.
Hey, I can't be the only one who normally just throws the instructions away.

Northern lights · 12-29-2014, 04:31 PM

Reading the instructions is like cheating.

crossfire84 · 12-29-2014, 05:46 PM

Pulled the head light buckets out and blasted them at work today, they look brand new!

57chevyman · 12-29-2014, 05:51 PM

installed new weatherstripping. my old weatherstrips were installed backwards. you have to see that gap between the top edge of the door and the weathertrip. if its flush against it, its backwards

67GMCkid · 12-29-2014, 06:56 PM

Started on a miniature version, much nicer working in the warm house this time of year!

MyDream55 · 12-30-2014, 02:44 AM

Got my new front bumper installed. Rear bumper sitting in box ready for install next. Pics soon.

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Russell Ashley · 12-30-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 57chevyman

New throttle spring and bracket

Chevyman, this is just my opinion, but you might want to think about getting a double spring like this. You spring looks like it is stretched already so you might even need to add a link like I did to keep from over stretching it at full throttle. The link also helps keep wear off of the spring ends.

57chevyman · 12-30-2014, 06:22 PM

^looks like you got the same springs and bracket I got. I have the other spring. Is the double spring the correct way? did you make that extension yourself or is that available at the auto parts store?

thebebop · 12-30-2014, 07:48 PM

Gas tank in and hooked up, all fuel lines in place. Steering wheel, turn indicators and horn installed and working. Radiator and hoses done. All new wiring done and everything works! Note to self: Next time buy a new wiring harness instead of doing it yourself : ) Fired it up for the first time since we tore it down for the frame off. Started right up and runs great! Next up is a fan and new break lines...

OrrieG · 12-30-2014, 08:02 PM

Received headlight adjustment screw kit from Florida Auto Fastener off ebay. $11 including shipping, local "parts" store wanted $3 each, I got 8. Nice repair project I can do in the warm house on the kitchen table....

**oldman3** · 12-30-2014, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 57chevyman

^looks like you got the same springs and bracket I got. I have the other spring. Is the double spring the correct way? did you make that extension yourself or is that available at the auto parts store?

Yes, use the double spring. One is for safety, if one breaks or comes off...Jim

Russell Ashley · 12-31-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 57chevyman

^looks like you got the same springs and bracket I got. I have the other spring. Is the double spring the correct way? did you make that extension yourself or is that available at the auto parts store?

The link is just a piece of scrap steel that I picked up and drilled a couple of holes in.

MARTINSR · 12-31-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by thebebop

Gas tank in and hooked up, all fuel lines in place. Steering wheel, turn indicators and horn installed and working. Radiator and hoses done. All new wiring done and everything works! Note to self: Next time buy a new wiring harness instead of doing it yourself : ) Fired it up for the first time since we tore it down for the frame off. Started right up and runs great! Next up is a fan and new break lines...

That truck is looking SWEET! What an awesome rig!

Brian

Iceburgh · 12-31-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 67GMCkid

Started on a miniature version, much nicer working in the warm house this time of year!

Where did you pick this up at?
Love to have one

thebebop · 12-31-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

That truck is looking SWEET! What an awesome rig!

Brian

Thanks Brian!

Rude Dude · 12-31-2014, 04:07 PM

Spent all day transferring tools to the gift Santa (wife) bought me.

donandal · 12-31-2014, 06:33 PM

I bought these signals a while back.
They are chrome plated cast aluminum and very sturdy.

I made some little dies and made some clear lenses from lexan,
and will use them as backup lights on the 53 chevy pickup.

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iowaboynca · 01-01-2015, 03:14 AM

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Spent all day transferring tools to the gift Santa (wife) bought me.

NICE!!!!....Congratz!

12-27-2014, 09:46 AM	#126
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12-28-2014, 04:57 PM	#127
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 New throttle spring and bracket Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

12-28-2014, 04:59 PM	#128
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 New wire for temp gauge! It's something Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

12-28-2014, 06:58 PM	#131
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I have one like that on my chevelle and all the plastic to metal clip points broke in a month. I replaced it and the one on a truck with this one, think its a Mr. Gasket or Accel product. Keeps everything nice and parallel and off the valve covers and headers. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 12-28-2014 at 07:07 PM.

12-29-2014, 03:07 PM	#132
hsdropout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 186	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Found out (in a non-destructive manner) that engine starts while automatic transmission is in drive position. Lokar shifter for TH350. There must be some type of adjustment for the detent mechanism. Anyone got the scoop on this? Attached Images

12-29-2014, 03:47 PM	#133
hsdropout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Placerville CA Posts: 186	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Nevermind....................I found the instructions. Hey, I can't be the only one who normally just throws the instructions away.

12-29-2014, 04:31 PM	#134
Northern lights Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Whitemud Alberta Posts: 328	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Reading the instructions is like cheating.

12-29-2014, 05:46 PM	#135
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,749	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Pulled the head light buckets out and blasted them at work today, they look brand new! __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

12-29-2014, 05:51 PM	#136
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 installed new weatherstripping. my old weatherstrips were installed backwards. you have to see that gap between the top edge of the door and the weathertrip. if its flush against it, its backwards Attached Images __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700

12-29-2014, 06:56 PM	#137
67GMCkid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Etters Pa Posts: 197	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Started on a miniature version, much nicer working in the warm house this time of year! Attached Images

12-30-2014, 02:44 AM	#138
MyDream55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 42	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Got my new front bumper installed. Rear bumper sitting in box ready for install next. Pics soon. Before: After:

12-30-2014, 06:22 PM	#140
57chevyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Massapequa Park, NY Posts: 873	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 ^looks like you got the same springs and bracket I got. I have the other spring. Is the double spring the correct way? did you make that extension yourself or is that available at the auto parts store? __________________ Frank 1957 Chevy 3100 2000 Silverado z71 SOLD 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1992 International 4700 Last edited by 57chevyman; 12-30-2014 at 06:32 PM.

12-30-2014, 07:48 PM	#141
thebebop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 88	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Gas tank in and hooked up, all fuel lines in place. Steering wheel, turn indicators and horn installed and working. Radiator and hoses done. All new wiring done and everything works! Note to self: Next time buy a new wiring harness instead of doing it yourself : ) Fired it up for the first time since we tore it down for the frame off. Started right up and runs great! Next up is a fan and new break lines... Attached Images __________________ 1955 2nd Series Truck

12-30-2014, 08:02 PM	#142
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Received headlight adjustment screw kit from Florida Auto Fastener off ebay. $11 including shipping, local "parts" store wanted $3 each, I got 8. Nice repair project I can do in the warm house on the kitchen table.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-31-2014, 04:07 PM	#148
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 Spent all day transferring tools to the gift Santa (wife) bought me. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442



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12-31-2014, 06:33 PM	#149
donandal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakewood,New York Posts: 502	Re: What did you do with your truck today, take 2 I bought these signals a while back. They are chrome plated cast aluminum and very sturdy. I made some little dies and made some clear lenses from lexan, and will use them as backup lights on the 53 chevy pickup.

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