What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[Ozzy2013]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Later on I went by NAPA and bought a cart load of engine gaskets and some torque converter bolts for the TH350 .

Am I supposed to use washers on these ? typ ? .

I really need some 6 cylinder parts and Andy in Riverside doesn't answer 'phone calls nor E-mails , who in So. Cal. has a take out engine ? .

I have a couple more pix to post but this junky old computer is so slow it'll choke and lock up instead of down loading them .

Next week I guess .

Yup the flex plate uses washers

[sKnNyPpY]

Brushed some Calyx on the exhaust manifolds I replaced last year. The rattle can silver header paint spot rusted in about a month in our wet and sticky climate. "Ooh ooh that smell, can't you smell that smell?" Now I need some heat shields so I can clean up the wiring mess!

[In The Ten Ring]

I called about a front fender since I think I will need one when I remove the radiator core support! So much rust there I think the fender will fall to pieces.

I also stood looking at my truck and decided "if I can stay focused, she can run before fall."

I plan to get back on her beginning in April.

[Blakeman350]

Originally Posted by colgad

Nice paint matching doors and dash!

Thanks, just kinda worked out that way

[das601]

Originally Posted by Blakeman350

I did this stuff over the weekend but my WiFi was down so I couldn't post. I started the build on my 350 it's bored .040 over and has aluminum pro comp heads. Also I swapped out the buckets for a 06 or so tahoe center seat so I can strap in my son's car seat. Now he won't miss out on any cruisin.

Did the seat brackets need a lot of tweaking to fit the floor? I can't really see from your pictures if it is able to move forward or back. Any tips if we try to use a centre seat like you did?

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Yesterday I paid for upper and lower moldings, NOS. Wasn't cheap.

Today I bought this. May not be a box, but this is super clean. Looks like there's a small scratch, but I can definitely make this work. Little dab will doer. Looks like the real deal. Better be @$40 w shipping.

Edit: Just spoke to the guy. No box. Bummers......

http://www.oldsobsolete.com/products...y-nos-911311/#

[Gravityamp]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

looks real sharp... did you do the paint?

Thank you ! Yes I did , I just about got it all buffed out now .



Peace

[Blakeman350]

Originally Posted by das601

Did the seat brackets need a lot of tweaking to fit the floor? I can't really see from your pictures if it is able to move forward or back. Any tips if we try to use a centre seat like you did?

Ya I had to trim a few spots on the frame and had to beat in one spot on the trans hump a little bit. Then I just welded some strap across the front so I could use all the original bolt holes. It doesn't slide forward or backward but the bottoms do flip up and the backs lay forward. I'll try to post some more pics later today.

[Blakeman350]

Hope these help

[das601]

Originally Posted by Blakeman350

Hope these help

Thanks! Those seats look great in there. I would really want the ability to move them forward and back. I'm sure someone on here has made them work that way.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Spent another $26 for a service manual. Taught how to read GM instructions for bolt patterns.

[cooperhw]

Got the inner/outer fenders bolted back on. Hung the bumper including the heavy push guard. Hung the hood. Ran the front brake lines and hooked up the proportioning valve.

Little more brake/fuel lines and it time to set the short bed box in place.

[jrwild]

Out with the old, in with the new. Today I installed new front shocks w relocated upper mount points.

http://www.hotchkis.net/product/1963...-front-shocks/

[GoaterAz]

Got the truck towed back to the house from the body shop, firewall filled and rust on cab floor repaired.

[VWNate1]

Finally finished up the engine and tranny re paint , rented a pickup and delivered it to The Paint Jail where my rig is looking very nice indeed .

Engine pix soon , I'm no where near my patch cable right now .

Is there a separate thread for TH350 service ? .

I have a couple Q's about mine .

[PipsC10]

Modified stock heater controls for vintage air streamline 4 knob controls

[cooperhw]

It was yesterday but I ran the brake lines to the rearend. Once that was done I finally got to set the bed on for the first time. Mind you this is the first time I have ever seen this truck with any kind of a bed on it at all except in my minds eye or vision if you will. Been a long three months and still lots to go but at least I can now see that once I widen the bed about 5 inches it will look ok.
This is all phase 1. which is make it a running/driving truck. Phase 2. will probably start as soon as phase 1. is finished.

[WarMonger]

Originally Posted by jrwild

Out with the old, in with the new. Today I installed new front shocks w relocated upper mount points.

http://www.hotchkis.net/product/1963...-front-shocks/

Where did you get those shocks and relocation kit? That looks good.

[chevy2tom]

Knocked some of the winter patina off (washed it lol)

[VWNate1]

I dreamed and thought about driving it agin before 2016 as I was doing brake work on my '59 Metropolitan Nash FHC and installed the left front wheel bearings _backwards_ ~ old English cars use ball bearings and you have to install them with the thrust side facing in or you'll have troubles.... (duh) .

I'd cleaned and re packed them with the good Moly grease , installed new brake shoes all 'round , wish I was driving my truck instead .

I had to take it all apart again and knock out the bearings , flip them over and re install , button it all up again .

At least the dogs were happy ~ I usually close up shop earlier .

[chip46wis]

I painted the white inserts/roof on my 72 cheyenne today!!!

[jrwild]

Originally Posted by WarMonger

Where did you get those shocks and relocation kit? That looks good.

Thanks! Found best price/shipping on Amazon. The install was mostly simple, apart from drilling the hole in top of frame on passengers side, but eventually got it done.

http://amzn.com/B0055ARLUW

[jrwild]

And the work continues..... New tie rods (inner/outer/adjuster sleeve), idler arm, pitman arm, quick ratio steering gearbox and power steering pump.

[EARNHARDT#3]

Today I installed 69-72 tail light bezels on my '67. Considering how rusty my truck is I was pleasantly surprised that all 12 holes drilled were into solid steel.

[robertnfrappuls]

Drove it 225 miles over the West Virginia mountains...