What did you do to your truck today part III - Page 76 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Backpayne** · 07-08-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Backpayne

Installed a front sway bar from a '78 1 ton using Energy poly bushings and CPP sway bar mounts. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to drive it, yet. It was time for Big Brother!

Finally drove it on the very curvey roads around here ansd the sway bar makes a huge difference. I don't have to hold on to the door to keep from sliding over anymore! Woo hoo!

**chevy2tom** · 07-08-2016, 09:27 PM

Any pics of the seat bar install BP?

**Backpayne** · 07-08-2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy2tom

Any pics of the seat bar install BP?

I ran out and took a couple of pictures. Disregard the excessive grease and the white lithium grease (stupid creaking spring).

oliver63 · 07-09-2016, 09:53 PM

5 speed

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goatless · 07-08-2016, 12:49 AM

Installed peep mirrors, driver and passenger (convex). Should have purchased convex for both sides.

Jimal · 07-08-2016, 07:43 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u3UCa-qgSE

Replaced the Raptor mufflers that came on the truck with a set of Thrush welded mufflers. Sound was a reason, but the big thing was I wanted the outlets to be symmetrical and I couldn't get a new Raptor to match the old one.

**chevy2tom** · 07-08-2016, 07:59 PM

Found a chrome bumper under the white paint & my grill is painted aluminum so that's next to be stripped

badriand · 07-08-2016, 08:33 PM

Been 2 years since i touched. Charged battery this week and backed outta garage and started on roof and hood again.

Dsuper5 · 07-10-2016, 02:15 AM

I need a 5 Speed real bad! Running 3200 rpms 70mls/hr 4;10 and 35s with the old 3speed granny no fun!
Its fun in the dirt or on the Rocks.... but its pavement to get there!

sags · 07-10-2016, 07:23 PM

Finally got the new motor in, vacuum timed and adjusted carb. Got the transmission out of gear. Teed the vaccuum line. Couldn't wait to drive it so I took it to the monthly cruise night with my daughter.

Hugh in NC · 07-15-2016, 02:02 PM

Project Fix-a-Leak.

Radiator started leaking around the top seam. The radiator did not look to be in the best condition so I replaced it with an American Eagle 2 row with 1 inch tubes. PO had homemade fan guard/shroud, so I replaced it with a 3 inch chrome unit.

I also had a small oil leak from the back of the intake manifold. I removed the manifold and installed new gaskets. At the same time I installed cast aluminum valve covers and also a new distributor. Got it all finished up this morning for a Friday night and another Saturday afternoon cruise in. Test drive to town and back showed no oil leaks.

T and S · 07-16-2016, 09:03 PM

Working on cleaning up the paint, got the tail gate done. First time this has probably ever been done to this truck. Doesn't look to bad for 50 year old paint.

karlbenz · 08-06-2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugh in NC

Project Fix-a-Leak.

Radiator started leaking around the top seam. The radiator did not look to be in the best condition so I replaced it with an American Eagle 2 row with 1 inch tubes.

I got the same radiator. works great so far. found out later that american eagle is another name for champion which has excellent reviews

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-08-2016, 10:57 AM

Yesterday evening:

Hugh in NC · 08-08-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by karlbenz

I got the same radiator. works great so far. found out later that american eagle is another name for champion which has excellent reviews

American Eagle is the premium version of Champion. It has larger 1 inch tubes.
Champion 2 row has .75 inch tubes.

karlbenz · 08-11-2016, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugh in NC

American Eagle is the premium version of Champion. It has larger 1 inch tubes.
Champion 2 row has .75 inch tubes.

yep, thats why I went with that one

Where bouts are you in NC?

nhgonzo · 07-16-2016, 09:44 PM

Birthday present for son, new old stock 19.5 for the c10

maydaymike · 07-16-2016, 10:00 PM

I replaced the trailing arm bushings on my '66 with polyurethane. It really tightened up the rear end.

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-17-2016, 01:07 AM

Been sand blasting my 66'c cab. More rot repair than I wanted to see but oh well.

Kenfuzed · 07-18-2016, 12:41 AM

Scraped out the flooring in my 66. Under the old rubber mats was what looked like tar paper that had baked into the floor. What a #@&% to remove.

Put down some Keep Cool insulation to quiet my tin can. Seems like a good product but after a few hours of using spray adhesive I can see why the other self adhesive products are more popular. At least it was only $60 for the 5x10 roll. I'll probably use dynamat or something similar for the inside of the doors.

robber grin · 07-18-2016, 09:50 AM

Drove it!

Johnny_Lamebridge · 07-18-2016, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by robber grin

Drove it!

So there isn't a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow... there's a C10. Just as well I suppose. Cool pic!

Figuarus · 07-18-2016, 11:06 AM

I finally pulled the old rotted plywood out that got "temporarily" installed 20 years ago, and got new thicker and sealed plywood "for now"

the notch on the right side is where my leg went through...

Got the left side in...

finished for now. need to add a piece of strap so I can bolt down the end of the panels.

Northwest Outlaw · 07-18-2016, 01:25 PM

got the trans mount made, able to attach to the t-bar cross member for the th400 and was able to have the engine and trans sitting in and supported by the truck for the first time! also couldn't resist slapping a few on the finished parts on the engine just to get a picture (and vision)
3" lowering spring in the rear to compliment the 2.5" drop spindles in the front.

**Backpayne** · 07-23-2016, 12:06 AM

Replaced the rear pinion seal and extended exhaust to dump at rear axle.

07-08-2016, 09:27 PM	#2
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Any pics of the seat bar install BP?

07-09-2016, 09:53 PM	#4
oliver63 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: NC Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III 5 speed __________________ 1990 Silverado Sport 2010 Silverado K1500 1996 K2500

07-08-2016, 12:49 AM	#5
goatless Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Mountain View Posts: 121	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Installed peep mirrors, driver and passenger (convex). Should have purchased convex for both sides. __________________ 1964 C10 LWB->SWB, 283->454, SM420->200-4R MECHANIC: "ME"

07-08-2016, 07:43 PM	#6
Jimal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 521	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u3UCa-qgSE Replaced the Raptor mufflers that came on the truck with a set of Thrush welded mufflers. Sound was a reason, but the big thing was I wanted the outlets to be symmetrical and I couldn't get a new Raptor to match the old one.

07-08-2016, 07:59 PM	#7
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Found a chrome bumper under the white paint & my grill is painted aluminum so that's next to be stripped

07-08-2016, 08:33 PM	#8
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Been 2 years since i touched. Charged battery this week and backed outta garage and started on roof and hood again. Attached Images

07-10-2016, 02:15 AM	#9
Dsuper5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Page AZ Posts: 131	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I need a 5 Speed real bad! Running 3200 rpms 70mls/hr 4;10 and 35s with the old 3speed granny no fun! Its fun in the dirt or on the Rocks.... but its pavement to get there! Attached Images

07-10-2016, 07:23 PM	#10
sags Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 31	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finally got the new motor in, vacuum timed and adjusted carb. Got the transmission out of gear. Teed the vaccuum line. Couldn't wait to drive it so I took it to the monthly cruise night with my daughter. Attached Images

07-15-2016, 02:02 PM	#11
Hugh in NC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: My Recliner in Rockingham,North Carolina Posts: 99	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Project Fix-a-Leak. Radiator started leaking around the top seam. The radiator did not look to be in the best condition so I replaced it with an American Eagle 2 row with 1 inch tubes. PO had homemade fan guard/shroud, so I replaced it with a 3 inch chrome unit. I also had a small oil leak from the back of the intake manifold. I removed the manifold and installed new gaskets. At the same time I installed cast aluminum valve covers and also a new distributor. Got it all finished up this morning for a Friday night and another Saturday afternoon cruise in. Test drive to town and back showed no oil leaks.

07-16-2016, 09:03 PM	#12
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Working on cleaning up the paint, got the tail gate done. First time this has probably ever been done to this truck. Doesn't look to bad for 50 year old paint. Attached Images __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

08-08-2016, 10:57 AM	#14
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Yesterday evening: Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-16-2016, 09:44 PM	#17
nhgonzo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: dirtywater, CT Posts: 9	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Birthday present for son, new old stock 19.5 for the c10 __________________ 1965 c10 cuztom dually build

07-16-2016, 10:00 PM	#18
maydaymike Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jasper,AL Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I replaced the trailing arm bushings on my '66 with polyurethane. It really tightened up the rear end.

07-17-2016, 01:07 AM	#19
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Been sand blasting my 66'c cab. More rot repair than I wanted to see but oh well. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-18-2016, 12:41 AM	#20
Kenfuzed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Glendora CA -> Tampa FL Posts: 587	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Scraped out the flooring in my 66. Under the old rubber mats was what looked like tar paper that had baked into the floor. What a #@&% to remove. Put down some Keep Cool insulation to quiet my tin can. Seems like a good product but after a few hours of using spray adhesive I can see why the other self adhesive products are more popular. At least it was only $60 for the 5x10 roll. I'll probably use dynamat or something similar for the inside of the doors. Attached Images __________________ 1966 C10 Short Fleetside 1988 Sportster, 2008 Street Glide Ken's 1966 C10 build "Red Ale" Follow on Instgram: @cv_performance https://instagram.com/cv_performance Harley Performance Parts: CV Performance (Harley related) Enjoying the ride!



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07-18-2016, 09:50 AM	#21
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Drove it! Attached Images

07-18-2016, 11:06 AM	#23
Figuarus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 346	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I finally pulled the old rotted plywood out that got "temporarily" installed 20 years ago, and got new thicker and sealed plywood "for now" the notch on the right side is where my leg went through... Got the left side in... finished for now. need to add a piece of strap so I can bolt down the end of the panels. __________________ 2013 Malibu LTZ 1996 C1500 4.3/5spd 2wd

07-18-2016, 01:25 PM	#24
Northwest Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 228	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III got the trans mount made, able to attach to the t-bar cross member for the th400 and was able to have the engine and trans sitting in and supported by the truck for the first time! also couldn't resist slapping a few on the finished parts on the engine just to get a picture (and vision) 3" lowering spring in the rear to compliment the 2.5" drop spindles in the front. Attached Images __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache "BoomStick" -First build, lots of plans, little experience. What's the worst that could happen? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694506

07-23-2016, 12:06 AM	#25
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Replaced the rear pinion seal and extended exhaust to dump at rear axle.

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