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**bigsnookmaster** · 02-24-2011, 10:21 AM

Got the engine back in and running Tuesday night, took it for about a mile ride and put it back in the shop. Wednesday, took the complete rearend out, trailing arms,shocks and springs, and trailing arm crossmember. Today, I mock it all back up with the Porterbuilt crossmember and trailing arms, figure the coil-over shock mounting setup, make a template for the C-notch, and get stuff ready for powdercoating! That's about it!

bigdogboxers · 02-24-2011, 04:54 PM

let it warm up and pulled the poor thing outside in the freezing cold.... my poor truck now its prabably upset with me... We got so much snow it had to come out to put the wifes convertable camaro away...

Sounded so good yesterday i had to go out and warm it up and move it around some more... giggle giggle like a kid with a new toy...

zellway · 02-24-2011, 05:00 PM

Got my 2/4 drop installed. This weekend I will have the exhast all done. I will post pic's. It was a bit of wind so when I will get new pic's when it gets better outside.

magwakeenercew2jh · 02-24-2011, 06:40 PM

It's cold around here. I just stopped by the shop for a minute (at my daughter and son-in-law's place around the corner)
and installed the new air cleaner the Little Woman gave me for Hallmark Valentine's Day.

It's coming along. Another six or ten years, I should be done.

Slick67 · 02-24-2011, 08:42 PM

^^^ That looks great!!

I put my new headers on today!
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shawno72 · 02-25-2011, 06:39 PM

^^^ Hey brand and part number are those headers? They look awesome!

magwakeenercew2jh · 02-25-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

^^^ Hey brand and part number are those headers? They look awesome!

It looks like Slick67 and I have the same headers. I got mine when I bought the truck and an extra cab as a "pile 'o parts". So I don't know the brand. I DO know, with my set up, I had to notch the frame just a tad for clearance.

alwaysbroken · 02-25-2011, 07:46 PM

the wiring inside my truck under the dash, and charged my battery.

Hubscrub · 02-25-2011, 11:27 PM

installed a fan shroud on the 67

67Slider · 02-25-2011, 11:40 PM

Installed the front sway bar with ECE drop mounts and polygraphite bushings. Very nice and easy with TXfirefighers FAQ. Worked on the rear drums. Got one side done. I will finish up the other side tomorrow. Then I will be done with these PITA drum brakes.

**Boog** · 02-26-2011, 11:17 AM

That engine is gonna be sharp Magwa.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-26-2011, 11:59 AM

I covered mine is dust but the weather looks pretty good so maybe I can get the dual electric fans installed.

67Slider · 02-26-2011, 12:58 PM

Finished the rear brakes, buttoned her up and drove her down to the local shop for a full alignment. My two boys drove with me and they loved it. It really does handle 100% better with the new springs and a swaybar.

ffk · 02-26-2011, 01:45 PM

started to make a frame for my cab..

ChevLoRay · 02-26-2011, 04:10 PM

Got my chassis completely ready to go to the sandblaster. Whew! Gonna send the cross-members (engine and trans), the trailing arms and the control arms (U & L), too. Pix, later.

pat 70/71 · 02-26-2011, 04:40 PM

went to load fresh pics of my new 3/4 ton to my album and found out I no longer have an album. cheers, Pat

60ratrod · 02-26-2011, 08:48 PM

pulled the bench seat out so i could look at the gas tank so i know what line i need to modify for my tpi conversion and make room for my buddy buckets that will be going back in. i also siphoned off about 4 gallons of gas to put in my tahoe since its running a tad low. here's a photo of the driver's floor pan. also can anyone tell me what these lines do or what they are for??

60ratrod · 02-26-2011, 08:49 PM

oh and i found the gas pedal pad under the old bench seat so i reinstalled it on the gas pedal

**bigsnookmaster** · 02-26-2011, 08:52 PM

Finished welding up the c-notch, and boxing that rear section.Welded lower coil-over shock mounts to the rearend, and installed top crossmember and upper shock tabs. Realized I'm going to have to modify Porterbuilt crossmember for driveshaft clearance. That's it for today.

Louisianaboys69 · 02-26-2011, 09:13 PM

Got my dash panel sanded and primed along with the glove box door and reattached it, did a little slicking to the roof, looking to shoot total cab this week.

cparman · 02-26-2011, 09:29 PM

Well, I drove my Blazer today!! Had a place to go, and drove my old girl about 75 miles. Trouble free, and the country music just a KICKIN! I had a great ride.

NuBomb · 02-26-2011, 09:30 PM

Finished a week's worth blazer fun:

Installed new intake
Installed new (rebuilt) quadrajet
Installed new heate core

Finally installed new glovebox. (hadn't had one in years)

Funny thing is I got it all done and it even runs.

yonah · 02-26-2011, 10:08 PM

Took out the clutch in my '67 C10 and found a 9" disk with a 10" plate. Doh

bollybib · 02-26-2011, 10:21 PM

I buttoned up the rear end cover and added new oil (pics 1/14 before, 2/26 after). I've been able to determine that I have an Eaton H052 with a 4.10 gear ratio mostly by searching the Forum archives. One good thing about leaks, they act as an excellent applier of rust preventative to external surfaces.

Then I installed a new shock absorber on the passenger side cuz I had left it for later and later was today.

Then I put 2 1/2 gallons of gas in the tank.

Then I installed a new PCV valve and cleaned out the flame arrestor and crankcase vent hoses.

Then I found all the air cleaner parts I had stored away and cleaned them.

Then I washed away most of the crud around the fuel pump and removed all the mickeymouse fuel lines from the outlet of the line from the tank to the carb. I found no fuel filter, kinked steel lines, swollen rubber, patchwork hose clamps and so on and so forth.

truckindude · 02-26-2011, 10:33 PM

well i cleaned the bed out scrubbed some mold off the paint and drove it... wish it was wrmer i need to put plugs and wires in it too.

02-24-2011, 10:21 AM	#1726
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,269	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the engine back in and running Tuesday night, took it for about a mile ride and put it back in the shop. Wednesday, took the complete rearend out, trailing arms,shocks and springs, and trailing arm crossmember. Today, I mock it all back up with the Porterbuilt crossmember and trailing arms, figure the coil-over shock mounting setup, make a template for the C-notch, and get stuff ready for powdercoating! That's about it! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

02-24-2011, 04:54 PM	#1727
bigdogboxers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 197	Re: What did you do to your truck today! let it warm up and pulled the poor thing outside in the freezing cold.... my poor truck now its prabably upset with me... We got so much snow it had to come out to put the wifes convertable camaro away... Sounded so good yesterday i had to go out and warm it up and move it around some more... giggle giggle like a kid with a new toy... Attached Images Last edited by bigdogboxers; 02-24-2011 at 08:08 PM.

02-24-2011, 05:00 PM	#1728
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my 2/4 drop installed. This weekend I will have the exhast all done. I will post pic's. It was a bit of wind so when I will get new pic's when it gets better outside. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

02-24-2011, 06:40 PM	#1729
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! It's cold around here. I just stopped by the shop for a minute (at my daughter and son-in-law's place around the corner) and installed the new air cleaner the Little Woman gave me for Hallmark Valentine's Day. It's coming along. Another six or ten years, I should be done. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 02-24-2011 at 06:45 PM.

02-24-2011, 08:42 PM	#1730
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ^^^ That looks great!! I put my new headers on today! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

02-25-2011, 06:39 PM	#1731
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ^^^ Hey brand and part number are those headers? They look awesome! __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-25-2011, 07:46 PM	#1733
alwaysbroken Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sooke canada Posts: 211	Re: What did you do to your truck today! the wiring inside my truck under the dash, and charged my battery. __________________ chevys the way to go.

02-25-2011, 11:27 PM	#1734
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: What did you do to your truck today! installed a fan shroud on the 67 __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

02-25-2011, 11:40 PM	#1735
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed the front sway bar with ECE drop mounts and polygraphite bushings. Very nice and easy with TXfirefighers FAQ. Worked on the rear drums. Got one side done. I will finish up the other side tomorrow. Then I will be done with these PITA drum brakes. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

02-26-2011, 11:17 AM	#1736
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,531	Re: What did you do to your truck today! That engine is gonna be sharp Magwa. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-26-2011, 11:59 AM	#1737
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I covered mine is dust but the weather looks pretty good so maybe I can get the dual electric fans installed. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-26-2011, 12:58 PM	#1738
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished the rear brakes, buttoned her up and drove her down to the local shop for a full alignment. My two boys drove with me and they loved it. It really does handle 100% better with the new springs and a swaybar. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

02-26-2011, 01:45 PM	#1739
ffk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: lowell, in Posts: 271	Re: What did you do to your truck today! started to make a frame for my cab.. Attached Images __________________ my build thread -- (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438604)

02-26-2011, 04:10 PM	#1740
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my chassis completely ready to go to the sandblaster. Whew! Gonna send the cross-members (engine and trans), the trailing arms and the control arms (U & L), too. Pix, later. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

02-26-2011, 04:40 PM	#1741
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! went to load fresh pics of my new 3/4 ton to my album and found out I no longer have an album. cheers, Pat



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02-26-2011, 08:48 PM	#1742
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! pulled the bench seat out so i could look at the gas tank so i know what line i need to modify for my tpi conversion and make room for my buddy buckets that will be going back in. i also siphoned off about 4 gallons of gas to put in my tahoe since its running a tad low. here's a photo of the driver's floor pan. also can anyone tell me what these lines do or what they are for?? Attached Images __________________ 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

02-26-2011, 08:49 PM	#1743
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! oh and i found the gas pedal pad under the old bench seat so i reinstalled it on the gas pedal __________________ 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

02-26-2011, 08:52 PM	#1744
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,269	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished welding up the c-notch, and boxing that rear section.Welded lower coil-over shock mounts to the rearend, and installed top crossmember and upper shock tabs. Realized I'm going to have to modify Porterbuilt crossmember for driveshaft clearance. That's it for today. __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

02-26-2011, 09:13 PM	#1745
Louisianaboys69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Franklin, Louisiana Posts: 23	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my dash panel sanded and primed along with the glove box door and reattached it, did a little slicking to the roof, looking to shoot total cab this week. Attached Images __________________ ""Don't Tread on me is how live and i'll take it to my grave"" My restoration video....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU9fhHcDivs

02-26-2011, 09:29 PM	#1746
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well, I drove my Blazer today!! Had a place to go, and drove my old girl about 75 miles. Trouble free, and the country music just a KICKIN! I had a great ride.

02-26-2011, 09:30 PM	#1747
NuBomb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canton, Georgia, USA Posts: 1,119	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished a week's worth blazer fun: Installed new intake Installed new (rebuilt) quadrajet Installed new heate core Finally installed new glovebox. (hadn't had one in years) Funny thing is I got it all done and it even runs. __________________ Jeremy (NUBOMB) 72K5 CST 350/350/205 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton North Georgia Group "... And the first rule to being a man is you gotta spend your life doing crap you don't wanna do." Red Forman.

02-26-2011, 10:08 PM	#1748
yonah Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took out the clutch in my '67 C10 and found a 9" disk with a 10" plate. Doh

02-26-2011, 10:21 PM	#1749
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I buttoned up the rear end cover and added new oil (pics 1/14 before, 2/26 after). I've been able to determine that I have an Eaton H052 with a 4.10 gear ratio mostly by searching the Forum archives. One good thing about leaks, they act as an excellent applier of rust preventative to external surfaces. Then I installed a new shock absorber on the passenger side cuz I had left it for later and later was today. Then I put 2 1/2 gallons of gas in the tank. Then I installed a new PCV valve and cleaned out the flame arrestor and crankcase vent hoses. Then I found all the air cleaner parts I had stored away and cleaned them. Then I washed away most of the crud around the fuel pump and removed all the mickeymouse fuel lines from the outlet of the line from the tank to the carb. I found no fuel filter, kinked steel lines, swollen rubber, patchwork hose clamps and so on and so forth. Attached Images __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

02-26-2011, 10:33 PM	#1750
truckindude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cushing, OK Posts: 45	Re: What did you do to your truck today! well i cleaned the bed out scrubbed some mold off the paint and drove it... wish it was wrmer i need to put plugs and wires in it too.

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