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nick martorano · 03-01-2011, 12:03 AM

Well Sunday morning I installed my new front suspension. I installed new upper and lower control arms, air bags and new 2" dropped spindles all from CPP. I also got the rear end re-installed with new trailing arms and drilled and slotted rotors and new posi unit etc. Also got my new wheels from Race Line with new BFG KDA's. I will post some pictures in the next days or so. Hoping to get the new LS3 installed this next weekend!

Pictures are posted in my album

bollybib · 03-01-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

i see that glass gas filter imo i would loose that thing they are not good had bad exp with em and heard about many others that have also !!

Ok thanks I'll keep an eye on it.

ItsRandy · 03-01-2011, 03:00 AM

Cleaned and painted the emergency brake pedal assembly and the flat plate that mounts with it under the dash.

Cambons · 03-01-2011, 06:26 AM

put the fuel tank back in and cleaned the hoses should have it started agian since the 7 years its been sitting

flashed · 03-01-2011, 11:04 PM

I drove it to the body shop thats going to do my rust repair to get my parts list in order and bought a perfect original Fleetside tailgate to go on it when its time. Now I have a spare if something happens later on down the road. Looks like my truck will be rust free very soon.

Gene · 03-02-2011, 12:04 AM

Got some more of my door rubber installed.

Clutch442 · 03-02-2011, 12:41 AM

This is lame but I can't help myself, I drove mine to work today. That's always good.

mmmBoost · 03-02-2011, 05:37 AM

Tore down my tie rod ends and cleaned up the rest of the steering components

kacz81 · 03-02-2011, 09:46 PM

started the 69 camAro gas tank swap

bollybib · 03-02-2011, 10:01 PM

I installed an OG 69 Guide Right side turn signal lens that I found on eBay. The old one was broken and then patched up with epoxy that yellowed.

I put a cigarette lighter into the socket. I bought a lighter assembly that came from a GMC from tll74 on this here site. I needed a lighter to fill the empty hole in the dash. It matches my Chebby just fine.

Jeffs70 · 03-02-2011, 10:14 PM

worked on the finishing touches to gather a shape to my center console

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67Slider · 03-02-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kacz81

started the 69 camAro gas tank swap

kacz81,

Keep us posted on how it goes. I did this a few months back and I love it.

Slick67 · 03-02-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

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

#68608 Hedmann Heders from Summit, $333 shipped.

ItsRandy · 03-03-2011, 01:38 AM

Bought a Painless wiring harness.

kacz81 · 03-03-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 67Slider

kacz81,

Keep us posted on how it goes. I did this a few months back and I love it.

I'm using your thread in the faq section as a blueprint and would like to thank you for posting it so far its going together good
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longhorn396 · 03-03-2011, 09:11 AM

i havent got to touch or dirve my truck for a week...

... gas is to expensive

Sonicman · 03-03-2011, 10:47 AM

Replace a bad exhaust/intake gasket on my 250 L6. There was an exhaust leak that sounded terrible. I repainted my shorty headers since they were off.

glider_6969 · 03-03-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by longhorn396

i havent got to touch or dirve my truck for a week...

... gas is to expensive

You can say that again about the gas, it nuts over here, we are paying $1.18 per litre (there is about 41/2 litre to a gallon here) do the math..it bites.

shawno72 · 03-03-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

#68608 Hedmann Heders from Summit, $333 shipped.

Thank you Slick67

70s chevy · 03-03-2011, 03:24 PM

block sanding on doors..(again, seams like i will never get done with block sanding) started working on fenders..and got jeep out of gararge and ran it for a bit..also got a box of goodies from H & H classics today..

jjtackleberry · 03-03-2011, 03:27 PM

Found out my trans filler tube is leaking at the trans....

Now trying to figure out how to fix it...

68 TT · 03-03-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jjtackleberry

Found out my trans filler tube is leaking at the trans....

Now trying to figure out how to fix it...

Try to find one of the newer sleeve type seal filler tubes to replace the old O-ring style one on your truck. They run around $30 new.

I have made my own from junk yard donor parts when I couldn't get a new one to fit my needs. Cut off the sleeve type seal from the donor part and weld it to the original O-ring type tube. You have to cut some length off of the original tube to seat the seal properly and get the right fluid level reading.

LadyBird · 03-03-2011, 07:10 PM

Pulled the tired 350 and 465 trans out of my stepside this afternoon. Also sprayed down the engine bay and un bolted the radiator support. Makin some progress!

Sinister · 03-03-2011, 08:03 PM

Fixed my aftermarket wiper washer pump. Simple fix, needed to come apart and a quick lube to the pump mechanism.

flashed · 03-03-2011, 09:17 PM

Drove it for the last time possibly this year. She is coming apart for rust repair.

03-01-2011, 12:03 AM	#1776
nick martorano Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pompano Beach Florida Posts: 129	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well Sunday morning I installed my new front suspension. I installed new upper and lower control arms, air bags and new 2" dropped spindles all from CPP. I also got the rear end re-installed with new trailing arms and drilled and slotted rotors and new posi unit etc. Also got my new wheels from Race Line with new BFG KDA's. I will post some pictures in the next days or so. Hoping to get the new LS3 installed this next weekend! Pictures are posted in my album Last edited by nick martorano; 03-01-2011 at 12:27 AM.

03-01-2011, 03:00 AM	#1778
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cleaned and painted the emergency brake pedal assembly and the flat plate that mounts with it under the dash.

03-01-2011, 06:26 AM	#1779
Cambons Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SO Cali Posts: 37	Re: What did you do to your truck today! put the fuel tank back in and cleaned the hoses should have it started agian since the 7 years its been sitting

03-01-2011, 11:04 PM	#1780
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I drove it to the body shop thats going to do my rust repair to get my parts list in order and bought a perfect original Fleetside tailgate to go on it when its time. Now I have a spare if something happens later on down the road. Looks like my truck will be rust free very soon.

03-02-2011, 12:04 AM	#1781
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got some more of my door rubber installed.

03-02-2011, 12:41 AM	#1782
Clutch442 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 89	Re: What did you do to your truck today! This is lame but I can't help myself, I drove mine to work today. That's always good.

03-02-2011, 05:37 AM	#1783
mmmBoost Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 224	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Tore down my tie rod ends and cleaned up the rest of the steering components __________________ Always remember those that had your back Never forget those that turned it Demon 68- C20 (conv. 5 lug) 406sb, TH400, 12 Bolt, Red Slut 09- 1500 Crew Cab Z71, 2.5" Lift, Comp Cam, Deleted AFM/DoD, Diablo tuner

03-02-2011, 09:46 PM	#1784
kacz81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shorewood,IL. Posts: 75	Re: What did you do to your truck today! started the 69 camAro gas tank swap

03-02-2011, 10:01 PM	#1785
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed an OG 69 Guide Right side turn signal lens that I found on eBay. The old one was broken and then patched up with epoxy that yellowed. I put a cigarette lighter into the socket. I bought a lighter assembly that came from a GMC from tll74 on this here site. I needed a lighter to fill the empty hole in the dash. It matches my Chebby just fine. 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

03-02-2011, 10:14 PM	#1786
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: What did you do to your truck today! worked on the finishing touches to gather a shape to my center console __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

03-03-2011, 01:38 AM	#1789
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bought a Painless wiring harness.

03-03-2011, 09:11 AM	#1791
longhorn396 S.D.M.F. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westport, In Posts: 639	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i havent got to touch or dirve my truck for a week... ... gas is to expensive __________________ 1969 Chevy Longhorn 396/400 3/4 ton. 1991 Chevy Camaro RS 305/700r4 1978 Honda XL175 and XL350(the evil twin) 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14r drag bike-best e.t. 9.4@145 mph without nitrous 1971 BSA Thunderbolt 650cc

03-03-2011, 10:47 AM	#1792
Sonicman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 155	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replace a bad exhaust/intake gasket on my 250 L6. There was an exhaust leak that sounded terrible. I repainted my shorty headers since they were off.

03-03-2011, 03:24 PM	#1795
70s chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ava, mo. Posts: 15	Re: What did you do to your truck today! block sanding on doors..(again, seams like i will never get done with block sanding) started working on fenders..and got jeep out of gararge and ran it for a bit..also got a box of goodies from H & H classics today.. Attached Images

03-03-2011, 03:27 PM	#1796
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Found out my trans filler tube is leaking at the trans.... Now trying to figure out how to fix it...



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03-03-2011, 07:10 PM	#1798
LadyBird Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 37	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the tired 350 and 465 trans out of my stepside this afternoon. Also sprayed down the engine bay and un bolted the radiator support. Makin some progress!

03-03-2011, 08:03 PM	#1799
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Fixed my aftermarket wiper washer pump. Simple fix, needed to come apart and a quick lube to the pump mechanism. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

03-03-2011, 09:17 PM	#1800
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