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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Who do you recommend for harnesses? I'd like to keep as close to OEM as possible.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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I dreamed of having my truck back , I wonder how many more things they'll break / destroy through carelessness .
I also got a note from the Sheriff , it seems my old 1976 GMC 2500 has been impounded yet again , still has my name on the title and expired tags from 2011 when I sold it..... Maybe it's not too badly beat up , if not and the impound fees are not too high , I'll go get it back . I bought it , put $3,700.00 worth of parts into it , used it for *one* job and donated it to one of those ripoff ' Donate to Charity ' places , it's been floating around illegally ever since . It's an original paint , long bed fleet side nearly rust free special order rig with 292 C.I. i6 engine (my favorite) and Muncie SM465 manual tranny ~ it also had all new ball joints , gas shocks , new windshield , new radiator , water pump , rebuilt high out put alternator , rebuilt starter , original wheels , dual fuel tanks with matching factory locking caps , the dashboard was trashed so i rebuilt it using all the high end factory gauges from same year Suburbans , clock , full gauges , even an original DELCO AM/FM Stereo , on and on and..... It pi$$es me off to be taken advantage of like this , I don't really need it but what the heck ~ if it's not ruined I'll re paint it and sell it again after I bring the tags up current . It's the last year you need to smog but by dint of being a heavy duty 3/4 ton (over rated GVW from new) it doesn't require a catlytic converter , I spent weeks chasing down all those little niggly parts , hoses , switch over valves and ' Just So ' clamps etc. ~ it FLEW through smog test . Anyways , that's my old truck story(ies) for to - day ![]() If it's junk , I'll sniff sadly and walk away .
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
On the 11th, I had a great time at a show in the Tower District of Fresno with the C-10 guys and gals.
One thing that happened, though, was that the Little Woman's wedding ring took out a couple of small chunks out of the paint right above the old school pinstripe on the tailgate. One "eraser size" and one "pinhead size". You-know-what happens. I tried to fix it today. But the mix of paint (792) that I was given by the painter for touch-up went in a little dark. Oh, well.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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vehicle's I own 1968 gmc 3/4 ton camper special 1972 gmc jimmy 1972 Chevrolet nova 1947 ford 1.5 ton dully 1997 f-350 1 ton 2007 Chrysler 300 with hemi |
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Today was a big day for me. ![]() I got all of the old gasket off but my trouble light needed a recharge and by the time it was ready (and I was off the phone) it had gotten cold (supposed to snow tonight). I'll get it on tomorrow. Once it's on, I'll make the final length of fuel line and that job's done! ![]() |
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" I think I have "S&#@W ME" tatted on my forehead. Still, I'd rather be me than the guy I bought a motor from back in 2003. "
Don't feel too badly , honest Tradesmen are as rare as hen's Teeth . They *do* exist (I am one) but it's simply too easy to lie and cheat in The Auto Trade . I'm old and supposedly know all the pit falls and warning signs yet I got burned badly buying this truck from a lying @$$hole Texas braggart , oh well ![]() I like the truck and so far in spite of the difficulties with the Paint Shop I am shickled titless with the actual paint he's lain on and also with getting a new cab installed on my worthless and DANGEROUS old truck . I *could* have gone and bought a new truck but no ~ I want what I want and will work diligently to - wards that goal . Once I am again wheezing it down a remote Desert road with my chains going ' jingle jangle jingle ' , I'll be one happy mofo indeed ![]() You'd be shocked & amazed at how many old engines I buy because I assume they're scrap , this pile of engines then allows me to cherry pick the bits & bobs I want to use . Kinda stupid I know but I'm *very* picky about how I build my junk ![]()
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Saw his ad in a local paper. Checked him out. Got bad advice about how good he was from a couple of locals. He promised it "absolutely will not leak". He was an older guy with real experience. Working in his garage after some hard times. It didn't leak. He was starting a shop. I had a very clean '73 3/4 ton flatbed with a nice 454 in it up on the hill. I didn't need it. It was almost time for annual tags. I asked him if he had a shop truck. He glistened up when I gave it to him. Started dancing around and giving a whole bunch of thanks to the Man upstairs. I thought that was cool. He came and got the '73 on day four. On day five, my motor started leaking oil. On day six, I saw an ad for the '73 3/4 ton flatbed in the newspaper. His phone number.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Managed to get my 68 C10 started after I bought it as a non runner and having sat at my place for roughly 3 months.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Getting closer to being able to fire her up...
(Yesterday), I got the alternator brackets on, bought new bolts to install my new polished alternator. I got the new belts on and the new power steering hoses on. Plus, I added a K&N breather to the valve cover. |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Began the refurb of the replacement bed. Sanded most of the paint from the bedsides and back panel. Next weekend will be the wheel wells and bed floor, then the abrasive blaster to clean up the nooks and crannies.
So, I'm getting a better picture of the state of my $100 used longbed. The driver's side bedside is almost perfect, just a few dings. The passenger side was half-covered with Bondo, up to 3/8 inch thick. After much sanding (and dust everywhere and complaining wife), the full damage is revealed. No rust, but some ****ty slide hammer dent removal. Got a lot of panel straightening, followed with filling holes. Bedsides and back panel mostly paint-free. Next weekend will be the wheel wells and bed floor, followed with abrasive blasting to clean out the crevices and surface rust pitting. I'll post pictures next weekend and hopefully show all shiny clean metal.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I had issues getting my Myrtle Wood sized for my new truck deck, so I turned to quarter sawn red oak. Bought some boards this weekend and they are planed up, ready for sizing and milling.
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Will you stain or otherwise polyurethane these boards for your bed?
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I believe we will stain - just to bring out the look of the wood. It has a lot of flecks and designs in it. Then cover with the best spar varnish I can buy.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Installed new cab mounts, steamed off motor, started on getting radiator out to replace radiator support mounts and fix oil leaks. Valve covers and damper seal leaking.
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It runs in front / along the top edge. There are stock clips that hold it In place on mine.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Realized the importance of a battery hold down running through the mountains!
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I scored an original GM Grille and Grille insert for my 70. Still in the box.
I couldn't believe my luck. Installed it over the weekend. My original is still in great shape if anyone is needing one.
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I sent you a PM as I need a decent one , not perfect but nice .
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I ordered the patch panels to finally address my rust issues. Got them from GMCPAULS.COM . Can't wait to tear into this truck finally. I'm thinking color change to a champagne beige like this
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Spent far too much time trying to get my drivers idea door to align and get the right gap between the fender and door. My trucks new name is M%÷£€÷_&*#!r.
Then finished cutting out the remaining rotted bed strips. Tried to do more but it was hot and I got tired. Did I mention it was hot today in Sacramento?
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