What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ?

[Rude Dude]

Wrong post this truck is to new for this sub forum.LOL!

Originally Posted by oneoff

After a few setbacks, got the alternator bracket in and mounted. Put in the dash cluster and dash pad. The Ron Davis radiator was shipped today, so next week this baby should be ready to fire up. Oh' and after the third set of exhaust manifolds as well.....LOL
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[davecarney2]

bought the engine for the 59 GMC. Got a 2003 SS Silverado engine and a 4l80E trans.

[mknittle]

I worked on the plates my motor mounts will bolt to.

[Clarance J]

Just did some cleaning

[NEWFISHER]

I had installed a Lokar floor mount pedal and cable system along with the Holley 390 and set the pull at the carb end on the taller hole (away from the throttle shaft). This meant only 1/2 throttle, but it was a new motor and even though I have been flogging it, driving it everyday and long road tripping with it, I wanted to break the motor in right without full throttle pulls. Well, tonight I readjusted the pedal, cable and set the pull closest to the shaft. Fired it up, adjusted the idle and headed out for a test drive. WOW, the buzzen half dozen has come to life. My fuel bill is going to hate me!
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[mknittle]

Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

I had installed a Lokar floor mount pedal and cable system along with the Holley 390 and set the pull at the carb end on the taller hole (away from the throttle shaft). This meant only 1/2 throttle, but it was a new motor and even though I have been flogging it, driving it everyday and long road tripping with it, I wanted to break the motor in right without full throttle pulls. Well, tonight I readjusted the pedal, cable and set the pull closest to the shaft. Fired it up, adjusted the idle and headed out for a test drive. WOW, the buzzen half dozen has come to life. My fuel bill is going to hate me!
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That is what I like to hear!
My 250 is still in the corner of the shop naturally is the most awkward place to get to We don't have an engine hoist but a large "A" frame.

[crossfire84]

Nothing, been raining here 3 days now. Bad news basement flooded. Good news all my truck parts are high and dry.

[youngrodder]

I have been thrashing on finishing up my interior. This is my first real attempt at a full interior and I have surprised myself on how it is turning out. I also got my seats back from getting recovered. They were tan. I still have to paint out the plastic trim on the seats. I have a lot of pics but I will spare you all of the progress shots. The goal is to have a full blown interior that looks decent without spending a ton of cash.

Marc

[Chevette]

That looks real nice, youngrodder. And the seat is great. I like the low back too.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Chevette

That looks real nice, youngrodder. And the seat is great. I like the low back too.

Thanks, one change that I made was I removed the headrest and had the holes filled. Personally I dont like seeing the headrest showing through the back window.

Marc

[Dan in Pasadena]

Nothing ON my truck but did search Craigslist for trucks/vans/SUV's being parted out looking for black or dark grey retractable 3 pt. seat belts. I found a few but either they were too far away or were (apparently) made of unobtainium!

I've got a pair of dark grey out of an '07 Chevy Venture lined up to remove myself for $40 in dark grey tomorrow. We'll see if it pans out.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Youngrodder your seat looks great. Real leather?

What is it out of and is that the base it will be mounted to in your truck? Maybe I've missed it in your thread but did you build the bases yourself and will you have forward & back adjustability?

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Youngrodder your seat looks great. Real leather?

What is it out of and is that the base it will be mounted to in your truck? Maybe I've missed it in your thread but did you build the bases yourself and will you have forward & back adjustability?

No, not real leather it is fake leather. It looks pretty close and was expensive. I considered using leather but with this being my first attempt at an interior I didn't want to learn on leather hides. My mistakes would be more costly unsing leather.

The seats are out of a mid 90's Nissan Ultima. I built the mounts and yes they retain all of the adjustment. You and see in the photo the handle to adjust the seat forward and back is just below the seat bottom. I also body worked the tan covers to remove holes for seats belts and other crap. Once painted black they should blend in nicely.



Marc

[Dan in Pasadena]

Well they look great. I think they look like real leather. I saw your photo on my phone which is why I didn't notice the repaired holes in the base covers. Wonderful job on EVERYthing you do on your truck!
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[dubie]

I had to take a couple nights off of mine. After thrashing away on it for almost an entire week, I was burning out. We're going to get it all wired up this weekend and install the fuel tank and run the fuel line

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Well they look great. I think they look like real leather. I saw your photo on my phone which is why I didn't notice the repaired holes in the base covers. Wonderful job on EVERYthing you do on your truck!
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Thanks Dan I appreciate it.

Marc

[lowdownstar]

Looks great to me i wish my truck looked that nice inside!





Ray

[OrrieG]

Ordering parts....whoopeee....

[Hot Rod Todd]

Just back from a one month vacation in the truck. Travelled a couple of thousand miles, took in two drag meetings and two hot rod events, so four great weekends in a row.


So today I did the list of improvements that the truck needs this winter:

replace Mitsubishi van rear seat with rear from BMW so I can keep the bench, but hopefully with some comfort
speaker location for stereo as behind the seats isnt working
reduce in cab noise
replace trans cross member to eliminate vibration
wire up for trailer (have towbar fited already)
Fit alarm and keyless entry

And that lot should keep me busy for our winter which starts very shortly.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Hadn't physically done anything on my truck in a couple days so I did this quick upgrade:



I bought this overflow tank from eBay a year ago. I still have to find a short length of some small diameter; maybe 1/4" plastic tubing.

[hsdropout]

Installed remanufactured torque converter (stock) and bolted trans up to engine.

[dubie]

We did sound deadener in the cab and started on the wiring process over the weekend. The light switch, ignition switch, fan and radio are all hooked up. All that's left in the cab to hook up is the fuel sender and gauges. Then we'll turn our attention to the engine bay and get the engine and lights wired up

[Clarance J]

Painted the housing. Install tomorrow.

[meter swinger]

Picked up a 77 12 bolt rear and dana 44 front. Got the rear in, going to start on the front next weekend. If I dont like 4x4 set up ill pull it all off and put in the jag ifs that i have. LOL
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[mechanixman]

I GOT MY TRUCK TO FIRE!!
It was more like a couple farts while using starting fluid. But at least i know that there is spark, and it can run.

On to the fuel lines.