What did you do to your truck today part III - Page 77 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

60chevyjim · 07-24-2016, 04:19 PM

I put on 4 new wheel cylinders and the three rubber brake hoses and gravity bled the brakes .
I put in a cross flow rad from a V8 Vega .
and I took the truck for the first ride on the street since I put it together .

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-25-2016, 11:03 AM

Installed an MSD ignition control box in my GMC.

vin63 · 07-25-2016, 05:36 PM

Machined the shifter arm and tap base to fit my North Coast Brewing Co. porcelain beer tap for my shifter handle...

65Gregg · 07-25-2016, 08:47 PM

Started building my wiring harness...

Kenfuzed · 07-25-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

Machined the shifter arm and tap base to fit my North Coast Brewing Co. porcelain beer tap for my shifter handle...

Nice job! I had done the same on the jockey shifter of an old Harley. Most beer tap handles are too long inside the truck but that one fits nicely.

vin63 · 07-25-2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenfuzed

Nice job! I had done the same on the jockey shifter of an old Harley. Most beer tap handles are too long inside the truck but that one fits nicely.

Thanks! Yeah, I machined a mini Budweiser tap handle, but even that was still too long...it got in the way of a few things. It was good practice for the porcelain one above.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-30-2016, 07:25 PM

Worked on assembling the chassis today and yesterday.

geasson · 07-30-2016, 08:48 PM

I just bought a 1966 GMC 1-ton. It is low mileage, the owner says that the 9800 on the odometer is correct. It runs by pouring gas in the carb and today I pulled the tank. UCK, nasty and rusty. Ordered a new tank and sending unit today. I will start a build thread and post some pictures. It is an original stake bed with the original sides.

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-31-2016, 11:25 PM

Unfortunately I did this:

66Submarine · 07-31-2016, 11:31 PM

Killed it?

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-31-2016, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Submarine

Killed it?

Blew a freeze plug. lol And ended up pulling the dang motor because it needed new front and real main seals and new gaskets anyhow. SO I have a new gasket set coming and will take the engine apart and clean all the sludge out and reseal and repaint. Oh, Here is a picture of the clutch and pressure plate. They look fine right?

Jdm63 · 08-06-2016, 09:33 AM

Finished up steering - thanks again Captainfab for the adapter plate

forestb · 08-10-2016, 04:23 PM

got it back from paint

LVPhotos · 08-10-2016, 06:01 PM

Poked a 2"x2" hole to use the new shifter.

forestb · 08-01-2016, 03:45 PM

Started varnishing my bed wood on Saturday. It started to bubble a little at the surface. Thinking it is because of heat. Will nock it down with some steel wool and give it another coat.

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-02-2016, 09:40 PM

Started painting the 305 v6. Got the oil pan, valley pan, and motor mounts painted up. Waiting on parts so I am gettin her perrtied up.

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-06-2016, 12:26 AM

Getting more done. Valve covers came out better than expected.

karlbenz · 08-06-2016, 09:49 AM

got my speedometer cable put in. napa #bk6151606

New wiper arms and blades from oreilys. ya gotta get the "classic" blades

got the material cut for the new gas tank. looking forward to freeing up the space behind my seat

Narxoleptic Customs · 08-09-2016, 12:26 PM

Bought a power steering conversion bracket!

NVS-C10 · 08-09-2016, 07:46 PM

I finally finished up the wood door to cover the air bag setup and topped it off with a bottle cap opener to use as a handle in opening the door.. it also doubles as the perfect tailgating accessory!

goatless · 08-11-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NVS-C10

I finally finished up the wood door to cover the air bag setup and topped it off with a bottle cap opener to use as a handle in opening the door.. it also doubles as the perfect tailgating accessory!

Is this just stained plywood? Looks great, whatever it is! I'd like to duplicate.

NVS-C10 · 08-15-2016, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by goatless

Is this just stained plywood? Looks great, whatever it is! I'd like to duplicate.

The bed is made up of "common wood" boards from Home Depot that have been stained and sealed with Olympic Maximum stain and sealant in one. The door over the airbag system is plywood with the same stain/sealer.

Thanks!

karlbenz · 08-11-2016, 04:41 PM

Finally got my tank built and installed. 30 gallon. I think my fuel gauge is bad? Stays pegged at full

**The Rocknrod** · 08-15-2016, 05:59 PM

Got the rear end mounted on the trailing arms and on jack stands - Shhhhhhh (don't tell the wife) I'm not supposed to be working on the truck yet (I'm in post op recovery).

Northwest Outlaw · 08-31-2016, 12:29 PM

I was able to score a Lokar shifter for my th400 on Craiglist, with a set of shorty header (unused) for $75 total!! The shifter didn't have the mount hardware or linkage, so...

07-24-2016, 04:19 PM	#1
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I put on 4 new wheel cylinders and the three rubber brake hoses and gravity bled the brakes . I put in a cross flow rad from a V8 Vega . and I took the truck for the first ride on the street since I put it together . Attached Images

07-25-2016, 11:03 AM	#2
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 Installed an MSD ignition control box in my GMC. 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

07-25-2016, 05:36 PM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Machined the shifter arm and tap base to fit my North Coast Brewing Co. porcelain beer tap for my shifter handle... __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-25-2016, 08:47 PM	#4
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Started building my wiring harness... Attached Images __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

07-30-2016, 07:25 PM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Worked on assembling the chassis today and yesterday. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-30-2016, 08:48 PM	#8
geasson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 38	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I just bought a 1966 GMC 1-ton. It is low mileage, the owner says that the 9800 on the odometer is correct. It runs by pouring gas in the carb and today I pulled the tank. UCK, nasty and rusty. Ordered a new tank and sending unit today. I will start a build thread and post some pictures. It is an original stake bed with the original sides.

07-31-2016, 11:25 PM	#9
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 Unfortunately I did this: 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

07-31-2016, 11:31 PM	#10
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Killed it? __________________ 1965 C30 pickup 350/SM420/4.10's (daily driver) thread 1968 Impala 4 door sedan (future driver project) thread

08-06-2016, 09:33 AM	#12
Jdm63 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 52	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finished up steering - thanks again Captainfab for the adapter plate Attached Images

08-10-2016, 04:23 PM	#13
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,610	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III got it back from paint Attached Images

08-10-2016, 06:01 PM	#14
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Poked a 2"x2" hole to use the new shifter. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

08-01-2016, 03:45 PM	#15
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,610	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Started varnishing my bed wood on Saturday. It started to bubble a little at the surface. Thinking it is because of heat. Will nock it down with some steel wool and give it another coat. Attached Images

08-02-2016, 09:40 PM	#16
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 Started painting the 305 v6. Got the oil pan, valley pan, and motor mounts painted up. Waiting on parts so I am gettin her perrtied up. 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

08-06-2016, 12:26 AM	#17
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 Getting more done. Valve covers came out better than expected. 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

08-06-2016, 09:49 AM	#18
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 524	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III got my speedometer cable put in. napa #bk6151606 New wiper arms and blades from oreilys. ya gotta get the "classic" blades got the material cut for the new gas tank. looking forward to freeing up the space behind my seat __________________ 2000 c3500 utility bed 7.4l 5sp manual old body style. Cab and chassis 1964 GMC K10 383cu in/sm465/twin stick np205 1965 Chevy C60



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08-09-2016, 12:26 PM	#19
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Bought a power steering conversion bracket!

08-09-2016, 07:46 PM	#20
NVS-C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 419	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I finally finished up the wood door to cover the air bag setup and topped it off with a bottle cap opener to use as a handle in opening the door.. it also doubles as the perfect tailgating accessory!

08-11-2016, 04:41 PM	#23
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 524	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finally got my tank built and installed. 30 gallon. I think my fuel gauge is bad? Stays pegged at full Attached Images __________________ 2000 c3500 utility bed 7.4l 5sp manual old body style. Cab and chassis 1964 GMC K10 383cu in/sm465/twin stick np205 1965 Chevy C60

08-15-2016, 05:59 PM	#24
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Got the rear end mounted on the trailing arms and on jack stands - Shhhhhhh (don't tell the wife) I'm not supposed to be working on the truck yet (I'm in post op recovery). __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-31-2016, 12:29 PM	#25
Northwest Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 228	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I was able to score a Lokar shifter for my th400 on Craiglist, with a set of shorty header (unused) for $75 total!! The shifter didn't have the mount hardware or linkage, so... 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

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