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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.

**mr48chev** · 03-13-2011, 10:59 PM

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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.

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".

Slick67 · 03-16-2011, 01:20 AM

^Nice!

I started tearing my motor down because I was given a cracked block by the engine builder. He's gonna get another block and make it good.

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60ratrod · 03-16-2011, 01:35 AM

well at least he's doin right by you and replacing the block slick. that's someone that i would recommend in the future. it sucks but at least he's correcting his mistake/oversight

Slick67 · 03-16-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 60ratrod

well at least he's doin right by you and replacing the block slick. that's someone that i would recommend in the future. it sucks but at least he's correcting his mistake/oversight

I hope. He took one week short of a year to get my engine done the first time then this comes up. I am still pissed, but at least he "says" he is gonna make it right. Hope it isn't another year.

ffk · 03-16-2011, 08:51 PM

got my cab all stripped down..now i need to get it soda blasted ..

67Slider · 03-18-2011, 08:51 AM

Recieved my new dash bezel and kick panels from truckandcarshop.com. They look pretty good. Dry fit the kick panels, trimmed one a bit and shot a coat of paint on them. Pounded out the pinion seal off my tail cap housing and rear diff. Those babies were on there!

flashed · 03-18-2011, 09:49 AM

Went to the powder coating shop and picked up my core support ,inner fenders ,battery tray and a few other parts.I then went to the shop doing my truck and helped weld up some holes in the bed.Clamped the hidden hitch in place to mark the holes to be drilled and then left her again.

Flint70step · 03-18-2011, 10:47 AM

I made a ''Crafty'' brace for my alternator bracket

Did it a few days ago, but thought it may be worth putting up here

RBC67 · 03-18-2011, 11:56 AM

Finished the air ride.. Bring on spring!

CTENTA1 · 03-18-2011, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint70step

I made a ''Crafty'' brace for my alternator bracket

Did it a few days ago, but thought it may be worth putting up here

Thats some cool S***!

60ratrod · 03-18-2011, 01:14 PM

At least it will have a lifetime warranty on it right?

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**RenoKeene** · 03-18-2011, 04:42 PM

Pulled the entire rear out from under my longbed frame by myself with the help of these dollys I bought from Summit..money well spent!
Note the baby carriage tool cart..rolls free and holds lots of stuff.

ChevLoRay · 03-18-2011, 06:16 PM

I see you have the same kind of inverted rear end that I had.....

It's a lot easier to take the trailing arms loose, fo sho. Now that my rear end is free of all its' encumbrances...my son want us to pull the third member/axles and backing plates and sand blast the housing (outside). I'm not in favor. I don't want any sand inside the housing or axle tubes...and I'm not convinced that it can be done without that happening.

As for what I got done.....got my newly acquired and painted Wheel Vintiques 16x7's mounted on my '96 GMC. I lost the rake that it had, but I can rotate tires and get some better mileage out of these.

Hottrucks · 03-18-2011, 07:22 PM

Booterd the caddy hard tillthe tires stuck now I have the DS in a vise and I'll pick up the new carrier bearing in the morning

67Slider · 03-18-2011, 08:01 PM

Finished installing the kick panels w/ speaker cutouts. Pass side needed a little trimming but the D/S went in fine. Not bad for 70 bucks.
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'72_Cheyenne_Super10 · 03-18-2011, 08:19 PM

Washed it, waxed it, took pictures of it (see my thread), and drove-drove-drove. Oh, and had a quote on some wheels and shoes!!! Found out I have to wait on those...$$$$

chvtrkman · 03-18-2011, 10:24 PM

Not much... just started 'er up and idled 'er for a while. I had to drop the insurance after I stopped working because of medical issues.I also need to do a bunch of work on it, and I'm not too keen on turning wrenches out in the driveway when there's a foot+ of snow around.

wwotr · 03-19-2011, 12:58 AM

Got permission from the Wife, to get my Exhaust re-routed up into the Frame, re-Coat everything and install Electric Cut-Outs!

03-13-2011, 10:54 PM	#1901
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	#1903
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	#1904
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	#1905
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	#1906
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	#1907
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	#1908
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"

03-16-2011, 01:20 AM	#1909
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ^Nice! I started tearing my motor down because I was given a cracked block by the engine builder. He's gonna get another block and make it good. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

03-16-2011, 01:35 AM	#1910
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! well at least he's doin right by you and replacing the block slick. that's someone that i would recommend in the future. it sucks but at least he's correcting his mistake/oversight __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

03-16-2011, 08:51 PM	#1912
ffk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: lowell, in Posts: 271	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got my cab all stripped down..now i need to get it soda blasted .. __________________ my build thread -- (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438604)

03-18-2011, 08:51 AM	#1913
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Recieved my new dash bezel and kick panels from truckandcarshop.com. They look pretty good. Dry fit the kick panels, trimmed one a bit and shot a coat of paint on them. Pounded out the pinion seal off my tail cap housing and rear diff. Those babies were on there! __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

03-18-2011, 09:49 AM	#1914
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went to the powder coating shop and picked up my core support ,inner fenders ,battery tray and a few other parts.I then went to the shop doing my truck and helped weld up some holes in the bed.Clamped the hidden hitch in place to mark the holes to be drilled and then left her again.

03-18-2011, 10:47 AM	#1915
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I made a ''Crafty'' brace for my alternator bracket Did it a few days ago, but thought it may be worth putting up here

03-18-2011, 11:56 AM	#1916
RBC67 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 107	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished the air ride.. Bring on spring! Attached Images __________________ 69 C10 SWB 406 SBC 08 Silverado HD 2500 LWB Crew Cab Diesel. 06 Trail Blazer SS (Wife's Daily Driver) 67 RS/SS G-Machine http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RBC67

03-18-2011, 01:14 PM	#1918
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! At least it will have a lifetime warranty on it right? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900



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03-18-2011, 04:42 PM	#1919
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the entire rear out from under my longbed frame by myself with the help of these dollys I bought from Summit..money well spent! Note the baby carriage tool cart..rolls free and holds lots of stuff. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-18-2011, 06:16 PM	#1920
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! I see you have the same kind of inverted rear end that I had..... It's a lot easier to take the trailing arms loose, fo sho. Now that my rear end is free of all its' encumbrances...my son want us to pull the third member/axles and backing plates and sand blast the housing (outside). I'm not in favor. I don't want any sand inside the housing or axle tubes...and I'm not convinced that it can be done without that happening. As for what I got done.....got my newly acquired and painted Wheel Vintiques 16x7's mounted on my '96 GMC. I lost the rake that it had, but I can rotate tires and get some better mileage out of these. Attached Images __________________ 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.

03-18-2011, 07:22 PM	#1921
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Booterd the caddy hard tillthe tires stuck now I have the DS in a vise and I'll pick up the new carrier bearing in the morning __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

03-18-2011, 08:01 PM	#1922
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished installing the kick panels w/ speaker cutouts. Pass side needed a little trimming but the D/S went in fine. Not bad for 70 bucks. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

03-18-2011, 08:19 PM	#1923
'72_Cheyenne_Super10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pace, FL. Posts: 63	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Washed it, waxed it, took pictures of it (see my thread), and drove-drove-drove. Oh, and had a quote on some wheels and shoes!!! Found out I have to wait on those...$$$$

03-18-2011, 10:24 PM	#1924
chvtrkman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA. Posts: 178	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Not much... just started 'er up and idled 'er for a while. I had to drop the insurance after I stopped working because of medical issues.I also need to do a bunch of work on it, and I'm not too keen on turning wrenches out in the driveway when there's a foot+ of snow around. __________________ _____________________________________________ 69 C-20 292, 4 spd O/D, 4:56 rears. No a/c p/s p/b p/w......restoration project,"Operation:Stovebolt" 78 C-10 305 TH350 new (old) daily driver 02 Suburban Z71 a.k.a. the family truckster 99 Silverado 1500 Z71

03-19-2011, 12:58 AM	#1925
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got permission from the Wife, to get my Exhaust re-routed up into the Frame, re-Coat everything and install Electric Cut-Outs! __________________ 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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