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85burb · 03-10-2015, 10:58 PM

Went and had u bolts made for the rear axle and installed them. Tomorrow it alignment day! Then a few shake down runs to work and back then Goodguys next weekend!

cooperhw · 03-11-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jacob822

Pulled my heat shield off my exhaust manifold to find how bad the crack that came from nowhere was....

Hey that crack looks familiar

85burb · 03-12-2015, 11:39 PM

Today I filled up the tires and added fluid to the trans. Then seen the water pump was leaking and after work installed new pump and belt.

sk8er32283 · 03-13-2015, 12:41 AM

Using an emblem from the old grille to make a hood emblem that lights up with the parking light. Here is a picture of an initial mock up. Not really sure why the picture shows a little purple but it is all blue and it matches the traditional Chevy blue pretty well. Name: 20150312_222107.jpg
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88fordf150 · 03-13-2015, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk8er32283

Using an emblem from the old grille to make a hood emblem that lights up with the parking light. Here is a picture of an initial mock up. Not really sure why the picture shows a little purple but it is all blue and it matches the traditional Chevy blue pretty well.Attachment 1376672

What did you use for a lens?

Andy4639 · 03-13-2015, 06:10 AM

Got the front helper air bags installed.

sk8er32283 · 03-13-2015, 09:00 AM

I went to a sign shop that does graphic vinyl signs and stuff and got some translucent blue vinyl and acrylic that is about and 1/8 in thick. Trim to fit inside on the lowest edge of the emblem. I plan to use clear silicon to minimize moisture and keep the lens in place. The vinyl and acrylic cost me 10 bucks. It would have been free if he could find it in the scrap pile.

Possmguts · 03-13-2015, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk8er32283

Using an emblem from the old grille to make a hood emblem that lights up with the parking light. Here is a picture of an initial mock up. Not really sure why the picture shows a little purple but it is all blue and it matches the traditional Chevy blue pretty well.Attachment 1376672

Interesting

Saclandman · 03-13-2015, 09:42 PM

Mailed off the registration renewal to the DMV. First time getting registered since about 1977 from what I can tell. Just need to finish a few items on my punchlist, and I'll be driving it.

Maybe a little cart before the horse, but screw it.

OregonNed · 03-13-2015, 10:20 PM

Took a small load to Goodwill, and it was a great day for a cruise! Then washed it and put it back in the garage.. (it needed a wash anyway)

Possmguts · 03-14-2015, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

Took a small load to Goodwill, and it was a great day for a cruise! Then washed it and put it back in the garage.. (it needed a wash anyway)

That sure is a nice one.

outdoorsman310 · 03-14-2015, 05:26 PM

Well this was yesterday, but
I left work right after 5 to go to cecil county dragway. Got about a mile up the highway and noticed the temp gauge shooting up. Pulled off to a parking lot and found the upper hose nipple blown out of the rad. Did a temporary repair. Then filled up with water from the back of the truck, and got a couple gallons from somebody that was helpful. I also called my friend so he could take me to the local auto parts store and try to find a radiator.

Then I drove back to the shop, stopping to refill the radiator once. Got back to the shop, called my boss and he said there was a radiator that might fit. The rad fit on the lower mounts properly unlike the old radiator that sat on the side tank.

got the "new" radiator in with the help of a tie down and zipties temporarily and put a tach in that I actually find distracting.

My friend and I drove to my house. I was adjusting my timing on the way to try to get the most power. My balancer also has incorrect marks on it so I was doing it by feel. I got to my house, emptied the bed and got a piece of pizza. Then we went to the gas station and it started raining. Called cecil and they were rained out.
My sm465 also grinds in 4th when letting off the gas and grinds constantly above 85mph. The past 2 weeks they were snowed out, they closed at 8 last night because of rain. It was neat to fix my truck temporarily with some duct tape and wire though. also made me think of Roadkill

OregonNed · 03-14-2015, 10:13 PM

We planed the lumber my friend harvested
On his farm a couple of years ago for my
Wood bed
Replacement project

OregonNed · 03-14-2015, 10:15 PM

A
Sample

Lou Boffa · 03-14-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

A
Sample

Nice. What kind of wood is it? Looks good.

OregonNed · 03-14-2015, 11:06 PM

It's figured Oregon myrtle wood from the south coast

mud.man.rj · 03-14-2015, 11:22 PM

Finally warmed up enough to fire the V8 S10 up and put it in the garage to start on the whole truck, then paint it also when done with the rest. Around the block was my 1st drive.

Also recieved my 12" wide MT classic III rims for my other project, my 86 shortbox 4x4 Chevy, just waiting for tires..

hamjet · 03-15-2015, 03:17 PM

Worked more on the 348 thats going in my 69 in April. OHHH BABY!!

Orange Crate · 03-15-2015, 04:27 PM

So this happened yesterday and today for about $65....I started putting my new wiring harness in and realized I had better insulate before I get too involved under the dash.

88fordf150 · 03-15-2015, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange Crate

So this happened yesterday and today for about $65....I started putting my new wiring harness in and realized I had better insulate before I get too involved under the dash.

What did you use?

Orange Crate · 03-15-2015, 08:10 PM

88fordf150-

Are you sure you are in the right forum!!

I used "peel and ply" from the local big box home improvement, in the roofing section. Search here for threads on it. I also used some aluminum tape from the insulation section.

Possmguts · 03-15-2015, 08:17 PM

Got the rest of the front suspension and steering linkage installed and all lubed up. On to the rear suspension, posi unit and rear disk conversion next.

Andy4639 · 03-15-2015, 08:50 PM

Washed my wives Terverse, my Tahoe and my 71. I waxed the truck and added a USB port to the base box behind the seats for easy charging of phones. Truck will be heading down to Myrtle beach Thursday morning for the Run to the Sun car show!

cooperhw · 03-15-2015, 10:22 PM

Hung the core support with new install kit. Loosely hung both front fenders, hung both doors and got them halfway adjusted. Gotta take off both fenders again to get at the hinge bolts to finish adjusting them. Got the new center pins and u-bolts installed and locked the 14 bolt full floater in place. Drug my tired butt in and called it a day.

Gravityamp · 03-16-2015, 05:23 PM

Painted now I have to cut and polish .

03-10-2015, 10:58 PM	#1876
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went and had u bolts made for the rear axle and installed them. Tomorrow it alignment day! Then a few shake down runs to work and back then Goodguys next weekend! __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-12-2015, 11:39 PM	#1878
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I filled up the tires and added fluid to the trans. Then seen the water pump was leaking and after work installed new pump and belt. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-13-2015, 12:41 AM	#1879
sk8er32283 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 155	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Using an emblem from the old grille to make a hood emblem that lights up with the parking light. Here is a picture of an initial mock up. Not really sure why the picture shows a little purple but it is all blue and it matches the traditional Chevy blue pretty well. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10(78 motor), Longbed, 69 Bed I think Quadrajet 4 barrel 7043208, Th350 tranny, No A/C Various components are lightly to highly modified depending on the number of beers consumed prior to modifications performed.

03-13-2015, 06:10 AM	#1881
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the front helper air bags installed. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-13-2015, 09:00 AM	#1882
sk8er32283 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho Posts: 155	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I went to a sign shop that does graphic vinyl signs and stuff and got some translucent blue vinyl and acrylic that is about and 1/8 in thick. Trim to fit inside on the lowest edge of the emblem. I plan to use clear silicon to minimize moisture and keep the lens in place. The vinyl and acrylic cost me 10 bucks. It would have been free if he could find it in the scrap pile. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C10(78 motor), Longbed, 69 Bed I think Quadrajet 4 barrel 7043208, Th350 tranny, No A/C Various components are lightly to highly modified depending on the number of beers consumed prior to modifications performed.

03-13-2015, 09:42 PM	#1884
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Mailed off the registration renewal to the DMV. First time getting registered since about 1977 from what I can tell. Just need to finish a few items on my punchlist, and I'll be driving it. Maybe a little cart before the horse, but screw it. Attached Images __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

03-13-2015, 10:20 PM	#1885
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took a small load to Goodwill, and it was a great day for a cruise! Then washed it and put it back in the garage.. (it needed a wash anyway) __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

03-14-2015, 05:26 PM	#1887
outdoorsman310 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Newark, De Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well this was yesterday, but I left work right after 5 to go to cecil county dragway. Got about a mile up the highway and noticed the temp gauge shooting up. Pulled off to a parking lot and found the upper hose nipple blown out of the rad. Did a temporary repair. Then filled up with water from the back of the truck, and got a couple gallons from somebody that was helpful. I also called my friend so he could take me to the local auto parts store and try to find a radiator. Then I drove back to the shop, stopping to refill the radiator once. Got back to the shop, called my boss and he said there was a radiator that might fit. The rad fit on the lower mounts properly unlike the old radiator that sat on the side tank. got the "new" radiator in with the help of a tie down and zipties temporarily and put a tach in that I actually find distracting. My friend and I drove to my house. I was adjusting my timing on the way to try to get the most power. My balancer also has incorrect marks on it so I was doing it by feel. I got to my house, emptied the bed and got a piece of pizza. Then we went to the gas station and it started raining. Called cecil and they were rained out. My sm465 also grinds in 4th when letting off the gas and grinds constantly above 85mph. The past 2 weeks they were snowed out, they closed at 8 last night because of rain. It was neat to fix my truck temporarily with some duct tape and wire though. also made me think of Roadkill Attached Images

03-14-2015, 10:13 PM	#1888
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter I We planed the lumber my friend harvested On his farm a couple of years ago for my Wood bed Replacement project __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

03-14-2015, 10:15 PM	#1889
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II A Sample Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

03-14-2015, 11:06 PM	#1891
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II It's figured Oregon myrtle wood from the south coast __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

03-14-2015, 11:22 PM	#1892
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally warmed up enough to fire the V8 S10 up and put it in the garage to start on the whole truck, then paint it also when done with the rest. Around the block was my 1st drive. Also recieved my 12" wide MT classic III rims for my other project, my 86 shortbox 4x4 Chevy, just waiting for tires.. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

03-15-2015, 03:17 PM	#1893
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Worked more on the 348 thats going in my 69 in April. OHHH BABY!! Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

03-15-2015, 04:27 PM	#1894
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 752	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II So this happened yesterday and today for about $65....I started putting my new wiring harness in and realized I had better insulate before I get too involved under the dash. Attached Images __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

03-15-2015, 08:10 PM	#1896
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 752	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II 88fordf150- Are you sure you are in the right forum!! I used "peel and ply" from the local big box home improvement, in the roofing section. Search here for threads on it. I also used some aluminum tape from the insulation section. __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed



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03-15-2015, 08:17 PM	#1897
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the rest of the front suspension and steering linkage installed and all lubed up. On to the rear suspension, posi unit and rear disk conversion next. __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

03-15-2015, 08:50 PM	#1898
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Washed my wives Terverse, my Tahoe and my 71. I waxed the truck and added a USB port to the base box behind the seats for easy charging of phones. Truck will be heading down to Myrtle beach Thursday morning for the Run to the Sun car show! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-15-2015, 10:22 PM	#1899
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hung the core support with new install kit. Loosely hung both front fenders, hung both doors and got them halfway adjusted. Gotta take off both fenders again to get at the hinge bolts to finish adjusting them. Got the new center pins and u-bolts installed and locked the 14 bolt full floater in place. Drug my tired butt in and called it a day. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

03-16-2015, 05:23 PM	#1900
Gravityamp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Fresno Ca. Posts: 74	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Painted now I have to cut and polish . Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC 400/400 2.5/4 drop from ECE

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