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C10_ustacould · 03-13-2011, 12:40 AM

I bolted the brake pedal assembly and steering column in my bare cab. Now all the parts I own are installed on my truck... oops almost. I own a super track bar and a shock re-locator kit but no chassis so those will have to wait.

Sicklajoie · 03-13-2011, 01:23 AM

With the nice weather today I drove, drove it, and drove it some more!
Second verse same as the first for Sunday!

Jeffs70 · 03-13-2011, 02:50 AM

got half way finished with shaving my drip rails

vasquezmrysvll · 03-13-2011, 02:53 AM

got this done yesterday. flat black for now

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-13-2011, 10:41 AM

So in order to work on my truck I 1st needed to dig it out from where it has slowly become a work bench so to speak.. I have so many projects stacked on top of it that its gonna take awhile just to get the projects complete in order to free her.So here is where I started..

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-13-2011, 10:46 AM

Started a project that I kinda stole from another board member... I saw these pics so I started getting material together for it should have it finished today and be able to move onward towrds the truck.. The 1st pics are from another boardmembers shop and mine are on the bottom..

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-13-2011, 10:48 AM

last one

ChevLoRay · 03-13-2011, 01:47 PM

Picked up my chassis, engine crossmember and trailing arms from the sandblaster. Then, we started cleaning the upper/lower control arms by soaking them in a soapy degreaser solution, followed by a power washing. Then, I disassembled the rear brakes on both sides, down to the backing plates. We pulled the cover off of the rear axle, in preparation to pull the axle shafts and replace the 42-year old axle seals....the right one has been leaking ever since I got the truck in '99, and was the reason that the brake would lock up in a hard stop situation.

Next weekend, we'll finish the control arm cleaning (after a week-long soak), and do some spot-sandblasting before we prep/paint them. Gonna paint the chassis, too.

The fun has begun...

bigguy69 · 03-13-2011, 02:52 PM

gettin ready to order partsPosted via Mobile Device

Sicklajoie · 03-13-2011, 06:10 PM

Come to find out my brake lights have been staying on while I'm driving. Adjusted the brake pedal switched and did some more cruising around today.
Got lots of thumbs ups on the road.

mr48chev · 03-13-2011, 08:06 PM

Put the GMC emblem that I found in a broken grill laying next to my mailbox in the tube grill in my 71.

I was going to weld up the holes in the hood but it's raining outside now.

The truck has a two headlight grill because I couldn't find a four headlight grill and front end when my aunt wrecked the truck 20 something years ago.

bollybib · 03-20-2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Put the GMC emblem that I found in a broken grill laying next to my mailbox in the tube grill in my 71.

I was going to weld up the holes in the hood but it's raining outside now.

The truck has a two headlight grill because I couldn't find a four headlight grill and front end when my aunt wrecked the truck 20 something years ago.

I think it looks cleaner with the GMC logo centered in the Chevy grill. The stock grill and emblem is kinda busy lookin' IMO.

hayhauler71 · 03-13-2011, 08:20 PM

changed trans fluid and filter, had some beer, put new valve cover gaskets in, had some beer, pulled the diff cover and changed fluid, had a steak dinner and some beer, cleaned up the garage and logged on to this web site. What a busy day.

wwotr · 03-13-2011, 08:29 PM

I received my LED light Order from www.SuperBrightleds.com
So now every light on my Truck, (except the Headlights) are LED's.
Received my Marque Door Vent Grills from "Dreamers rods",
and my "Ignition Indicator" from Brothers.

67Slider · 03-13-2011, 08:40 PM

Installed the new stereo. Still waiting for the kick panels so I can install the front speakers. Turned out pretty good and I didn't have to cut my dash. Only bad part is the remote doesn't work thru the glovebox door. I was hopeing it would!
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wwotr · 03-13-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Slider

Installed the new stereo. Still waiting for the kick panels so I can install the front speakers. Turned out pretty good and I didn't have to cut my dash. Only bad part is the remote doesn't work thru the glovebox door. I was hopeing it would!
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67Slider,
What Kick Panels did you go with?

mr48chev · 03-13-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

67Slider,
What Kick Panels did you go with?

When I was over at Wes's shop www.classicheartbeat.com he had some interesting kick panels that take six inch round speakers I think but may take smaller ones. I haven't got to the install sound part of working on my 71 yet so haven't picked up a set.

*project 67 sub* · 03-13-2011, 09:12 PM

walked past it at the bottom of the driveway because its still broken, waiting for it to fix it self lol.

AusTx68 · 03-13-2011, 10:54 PM

It's been a productive weekend

Installed my new crate motor
Dialed in my 700r4
Connected my relocated tailgate handle
Plugged holes in firewall
Painted the screen on my cowl hood and bolted on the truck
Began installing passenger door parts.

67Slider · 03-13-2011, 11:41 PM

I bought some kicks w/ 6 1/2 cut outs for speakers from the truckandcarshop.com. I think they were around 70 bucks. Hopefully they come in next week so I can finish the install next weekend.

lowrollin70gmc · 03-14-2011, 02:19 AM

Started it up and let it clear up a bit. Put a 35 back on the front passenger side and organized all my parts that are in the back of it. Oh, and I took about 20 gallons of diesel from it and put it in my dodge engine donor. (out of cash, needed fuel and the burb has a 50 gal in her).

magwakeenercew2jh · 03-14-2011, 11:15 PM

Gutted it up and went to the shop to finish the rear brake shoe replacement on the passenger side. Nasty job. I gotta go with rear disks some day.

Put caps on the rear Boss 338 20's using some black silicone on the "o" rings; Torqued down the 1" spacers to 95 lbs.; Painted the inner rear fender wells
with gloss black to go with the flat black rat-exterior. Painted the drums gloss black, too. Put the wheels on the back for now... just to get them out of the way.
Okay, okay. I wanted to see them on the truck again.

Another mock-up on the dash with the new tilt installed.

Put a lazer-sight on my .380...
Oops! That's another Forum....

AustinScott · 03-15-2011, 09:24 PM

My daughter took me and the truck to get some limestone block so she could redo the planters out in front of house.

Of coarse she sat in the truck eating candy, while dad loaded the 436 lbs of block... smart kid!

67Slider · 03-15-2011, 10:55 PM

Worked on my speedo gear today. Used one of the FAQ's on the site to determine the right drive gear and driven gear and then ordered the parts. Pulled the drive line and tranny tail shaft housing to get to the gears. Pretty straightforward and easy to do with some help from the board. Figured out I got 3.73 rearend. Also figured out I have a leaky pinion seal. I think I will fix that tomorrow since I've got the drive shaft out.

wwotr · 03-16-2011, 01:01 AM

Well I'm having my Interior completly re-done,
so I bought a "Billet Steering Column Dress-up Kit".
Turns out that my 4 way Flasher button (Red one on mt Column),
is part of the switch, so my "Billet 4 Way Flasher Knob" wont work.
.......That is until TODAY, when I found out the Signal Cam & Switch were Broken/Cracked.
The replacment switch has provisions to use the "screw in Billet knob".

03-13-2011, 12:40 AM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I bolted the brake pedal assembly and steering column in my bare cab. Now all the parts I own are installed on my truck... oops almost. I own a super track bar and a shock re-locator kit but no chassis so those will have to wait. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-13-2011, 01:23 AM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: What did you do to your truck today! With the nice weather today I drove, drove it, and drove it some more! Second verse same as the first for Sunday! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-13-2011, 02:50 AM	#3
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got half way finished with shaving my drip rails __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

03-13-2011, 02:53 AM	#4
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got this done yesterday. flat black for now Attached Images __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE" Last edited by vasquezmrysvll; 03-13-2011 at 02:54 AM.

03-13-2011, 10:41 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: What did you do to your truck today! So in order to work on my truck I 1st needed to dig it out from where it has slowly become a work bench so to speak.. I have so many projects stacked on top of it that its gonna take awhile just to get the projects complete in order to free her.So here is where I started.. Attached Images __________________ 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..

03-13-2011, 10:46 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started a project that I kinda stole from another board member... I saw these pics so I started getting material together for it should have it finished today and be able to move onward towrds the truck.. The 1st pics are from another boardmembers shop and mine are on the bottom.. Attached Images __________________ 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..

03-13-2011, 10:48 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: What did you do to your truck today! last one Attached Images __________________ 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..

03-13-2011, 01:47 PM	#8
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! Picked up my chassis, engine crossmember and trailing arms from the sandblaster. Then, we started cleaning the upper/lower control arms by soaking them in a soapy degreaser solution, followed by a power washing. Then, I disassembled the rear brakes on both sides, down to the backing plates. We pulled the cover off of the rear axle, in preparation to pull the axle shafts and replace the 42-year old axle seals....the right one has been leaking ever since I got the truck in '99, and was the reason that the brake would lock up in a hard stop situation. Next weekend, we'll finish the control arm cleaning (after a week-long soak), and do some spot-sandblasting before we prep/paint them. Gonna paint the chassis, too. The fun has begun... __________________ 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.

03-13-2011, 02:52 PM	#9
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: What did you do to your truck today! gettin ready to order partsPosted via Mobile Device __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67 Last edited by bigguy69; 03-13-2011 at 03:52 PM. Reason: forgot to put my message in

03-13-2011, 06:10 PM	#10
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Come to find out my brake lights have been staying on while I'm driving. Adjusted the brake pedal switched and did some more cruising around today. Got lots of thumbs ups on the road. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-13-2011, 08:06 PM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,416	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put the GMC emblem that I found in a broken grill laying next to my mailbox in the tube grill in my 71. I was going to weld up the holes in the hood but it's raining outside now. The truck has a two headlight grill because I couldn't find a four headlight grill and front end when my aunt wrecked the truck 20 something years ago.

03-13-2011, 08:20 PM	#13
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What did you do to your truck today! changed trans fluid and filter, had some beer, put new valve cover gaskets in, had some beer, pulled the diff cover and changed fluid, had a steak dinner and some beer, cleaned up the garage and logged on to this web site. What a busy day. __________________ Fuzzy

03-13-2011, 08:29 PM	#14
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I received my LED light Order from www.SuperBrightleds.com So now every light on my Truck, (except the Headlights) are LED's. Received my Marque Door Vent Grills from "Dreamers rods", and my "Ignition Indicator" from Brothers. __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

03-13-2011, 08:40 PM	#15
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed the new stereo. Still waiting for the kick panels so I can install the front speakers. Turned out pretty good and I didn't have to cut my dash. Only bad part is the remote doesn't work thru the glovebox door. I was hopeing it would! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

03-13-2011, 09:12 PM	#18
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! walked past it at the bottom of the driveway because its still broken, waiting for it to fix it self lol. Last edited by project 67 sub; 03-13-2011 at 09:13 PM.



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03-13-2011, 10:54 PM	#19
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: What did you do to your truck today! It's been a productive weekend Installed my new crate motor Dialed in my 700r4 Connected my relocated tailgate handle Plugged holes in firewall Painted the screen on my cowl hood and bolted on the truck Began installing passenger door parts. __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb

03-13-2011, 11:41 PM	#20
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I bought some kicks w/ 6 1/2 cut outs for speakers from the truckandcarshop.com. I think they were around 70 bucks. Hopefully they come in next week so I can finish the install next weekend. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

03-14-2011, 02:19 AM	#21
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started it up and let it clear up a bit. Put a 35 back on the front passenger side and organized all my parts that are in the back of it. Oh, and I took about 20 gallons of diesel from it and put it in my dodge engine donor. (out of cash, needed fuel and the burb has a 50 gal in her). __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST Last edited by lowrollin70gmc; 03-14-2011 at 02:19 AM.

03-14-2011, 11:15 PM	#22
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! Gutted it up and went to the shop to finish the rear brake shoe replacement on the passenger side. Nasty job. I gotta go with rear disks some day. Put caps on the rear Boss 338 20's using some black silicone on the "o" rings; Torqued down the 1" spacers to 95 lbs.; Painted the inner rear fender wells with gloss black to go with the flat black rat-exterior. Painted the drums gloss black, too. Put the wheels on the back for now... just to get them out of the way. Okay, okay. I wanted to see them on the truck again. Another mock-up on the dash with the new tilt installed. Put a lazer-sight on my .380... Oops! That's another Forum.... Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat. Last edited by magwakeenercew2jh; 03-14-2011 at 11:20 PM.

03-15-2011, 09:24 PM	#23
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your truck today! My daughter took me and the truck to get some limestone block so she could redo the planters out in front of house. Of coarse she sat in the truck eating candy, while dad loaded the 436 lbs of block... smart kid! Last edited by AustinScott; 03-15-2011 at 09:28 PM.

03-15-2011, 10:55 PM	#24
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Worked on my speedo gear today. Used one of the FAQ's on the site to determine the right drive gear and driven gear and then ordered the parts. Pulled the drive line and tranny tail shaft housing to get to the gears. Pretty straightforward and easy to do with some help from the board. Figured out I got 3.73 rearend. Also figured out I have a leaky pinion seal. I think I will fix that tomorrow since I've got the drive shaft out. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

03-16-2011, 01:01 AM	#25
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well I'm having my Interior completly re-done, so I bought a "Billet Steering Column Dress-up Kit". Turns out that my 4 way Flasher button (Red one on mt Column), is part of the switch, so my "Billet 4 Way Flasher Knob" wont work. .......That is until TODAY, when I found out the Signal Cam & Switch were Broken/Cracked. The replacment switch has provisions to use the "screw in Billet knob". __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

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