What did you do to your truck today part IV - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**The Rocknrod** · 06-25-2017, 09:10 PM

forestb if you can get away with it I think it's awesome.

forestb · 06-25-2017, 10:23 PM

I also was able to drive the truck for the first time on the freeway with the new 700r4. Vary happy 😊
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Northwest Outlaw · 06-26-2017, 11:12 AM

Finally got the engine back together with the new camshaft kit from CompCams. Nothing wild, just a replacement for the worn out one that left me stranded last month.

Northwest Outlaw · 06-28-2017, 03:56 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=90
^installed new cam kit

SHE'S ALIVE!!! https://youtu.be/26ZDzVYPUbw
After realizing i put the dizzy in backwards again, did the same thing for the first engine start up, she fired right up. We ran her through the COMPCams break-in procedure with only one hiccup. I hadn't fully tightened the distributor after spinning it around and it walked the timing way back to where it was backfiring real bad. I tighten it back down in the right spot and ran her 25 min between 2000-3000rpm, varying ever few minutes.

jbgroby · 06-28-2017, 04:28 PM

Installed the Sissy Box under the dash.......

**vetnat** · 06-28-2017, 08:28 PM

Ooh! I want me one of those! Did I mention, I am female

Seriously, I have not seen such a thing. Is it a factory Kleenex box? My mother has this obsession with always having tissues available, that would be just the ticket. Where did you get it?

jbgroby · 06-29-2017, 08:18 AM

This is a quick search on eBay, where I found mind. if you have a Chevy, they have them with the proper badges, but nothing technical correct for GMC, so I found a generic one with no badging. The make a few styles, you need to look for a "swing out" type, they make a pull out type but it would mount to the underside of our dashes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIG...VZKkNb&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Klee...FY2s-n&vxp=mtr

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...enser&_sacat=0

Use this search string terms "vintage 195* tissue dispenser"

**sirJim** · 06-29-2017, 10:38 AM

Got the engine in last night.

rvrfoot · 07-03-2017, 10:07 PM

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rvrfoot · 07-04-2017, 12:18 PM

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**AngryPirate** · 07-04-2017, 01:01 PM

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Ha! You're doing exactly the same thing I am doing this week.

I got my wood from Mar-K and it's Pecan.

It takes forever though, staining it with the spar... thinning down the first few coats and then putting pull strength coats on, each side.

It's been taking at least 12 hours for each coat to dry (the thinned coats are drying faster, of course).

**Backpayne** · 07-04-2017, 01:03 PM

I replaced the rockers on my pickup. They turned out good, but I'm glad I don't have to do that again!

herb1 · 07-08-2017, 11:30 AM

Replaced the master cylinder after 2 years of pumping brakes.
Flushed and bleed them 2 days ago with fresh BF and then replaced MC this morning. Stops awesome now!

2bo.c10 · 07-09-2017, 12:59 AM

replaced the mechanical fuel pump with an electronic one....because I thought I needed a new fuel pump. Turns out, I was just out of gas. Didnt realize how much gas would evaporate from not driving it for 2 months.

graymage · 07-09-2017, 03:10 AM

thats funny!!! glad I am not the only one

rvrfoot · 07-09-2017, 10:30 AM

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rvrfoot · 07-09-2017, 03:36 PM

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Blue666(2) · 07-16-2017, 09:09 PM

I patched up the extra holes in my high and installed it. Used rivnuts to so it can be removed as needed.

forestb · 07-16-2017, 09:37 PM

I replace my wiper blaids with a set of 12" Champion blades. I hade to buy a hole assembly and take it apart to use only the rubber. I hade to do a little cutting to make them slide in but they look like they will work well.

I also used a d-ring to lock my column shirt linkage in park (as a society measure). With the hood locked you can't take the truck out of park. I am also trying to figure out a way to lock my steering column inside the engine compartment.
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rvrfoot · 07-16-2017, 09:50 PM

I was told to drill a hole in the shaft than put a bar in it.When you turn it it will hit the inter fender.

rvrfoot · 07-16-2017, 09:52 PM

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forestb · 07-16-2017, 09:58 PM

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I was told to drill a hole in the shaft than put a bar in it.When you turn it it will hit the inter fender.

Fortunately I have a steering knuckle on my column so I don't have to drill a hole.

**AngryPirate** · 07-16-2017, 10:08 PM

Ha! I think rvrfoot and I are on the same schedule.

I just got my wood installed this week/weekend myself.

rvrfoot · 07-17-2017, 06:45 PM

I got a new back window had it tinted.Installed it and new seal. Name: DSCN0893.jpg
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06-25-2017, 09:10 PM	#176
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV forestb if you can get away with it I think it's awesome. __________________ 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?

06-25-2017, 10:23 PM	#177
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I also was able to drive the truck for the first time on the freeway with the new 700r4. Vary happy 😊 Posted via Mobile Device

06-26-2017, 11:12 AM	#178
Northwest Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 228	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Finally got the engine back together with the new camshaft kit from CompCams. Nothing wild, just a replacement for the worn out one that left me stranded last month. 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

06-28-2017, 03:56 PM	#179
Northwest Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 228	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...4&postcount=90 ^installed new cam kit SHE'S ALIVE!!! https://youtu.be/26ZDzVYPUbw After realizing i put the dizzy in backwards again, did the same thing for the first engine start up, she fired right up. We ran her through the COMPCams break-in procedure with only one hiccup. I hadn't fully tightened the distributor after spinning it around and it walked the timing way back to where it was backfiring real bad. I tighten it back down in the right spot and ran her 25 min between 2000-3000rpm, varying ever few minutes. __________________ 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

06-28-2017, 04:28 PM	#180
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed the Sissy Box under the dash....... Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-28-2017, 08:28 PM	#181
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 511	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Ooh! I want me one of those! Did I mention, I am female Seriously, I have not seen such a thing. Is it a factory Kleenex box? My mother has this obsession with always having tissues available, that would be just the ticket. Where did you get it? __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

06-29-2017, 08:18 AM	#182
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV This is a quick search on eBay, where I found mind. if you have a Chevy, they have them with the proper badges, but nothing technical correct for GMC, so I found a generic one with no badging. The make a few styles, you need to look for a "swing out" type, they make a pull out type but it would mount to the underside of our dashes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ORIG...VZKkNb&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Klee...FY2s-n&vxp=mtr https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...enser&_sacat=0 Use this search string terms "vintage 195* tissue dispenser" __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-29-2017, 10:38 AM	#183
sirJim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Denmark Posts: 306	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Got the engine in last night. Attached Images

07-03-2017, 10:07 PM	#184
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed a cup holder.

07-04-2017, 12:18 PM	#185
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV lacquer the wood boards

07-04-2017, 01:03 PM	#187
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 633	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I replaced the rockers on my pickup. They turned out good, but I'm glad I don't have to do that again!

07-08-2017, 11:30 AM	#188
herb1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Urbana, Ohio Posts: 1	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Replaced the master cylinder after 2 years of pumping brakes. Flushed and bleed them 2 days ago with fresh BF and then replaced MC this morning. Stops awesome now!

07-09-2017, 12:59 AM	#189
2bo.c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 72	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV replaced the mechanical fuel pump with an electronic one....because I thought I needed a new fuel pump. Turns out, I was just out of gas. Didnt realize how much gas would evaporate from not driving it for 2 months.

07-09-2017, 03:10 AM	#190
graymage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: hastings, ne Posts: 81	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV thats funny!!! glad I am not the only one

07-09-2017, 10:30 AM	#191
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed the aluminum radiator.



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07-09-2017, 03:36 PM	#192
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I picked up my vent windows and a side window.I will test fit them and se how it goes.

07-16-2017, 09:09 PM	#193
Blue666(2) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 300	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I patched up the extra holes in my high and installed it. Used rivnuts to so it can be removed as needed. Attached Images

07-16-2017, 09:37 PM	#194
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I replace my wiper blaids with a set of 12" Champion blades. I hade to buy a hole assembly and take it apart to use only the rubber. I hade to do a little cutting to make them slide in but they look like they will work well. I also used a d-ring to lock my column shirt linkage in park (as a society measure). With the hood locked you can't take the truck out of park. I am also trying to figure out a way to lock my steering column inside the engine compartment. Posted via Mobile Device

07-16-2017, 09:50 PM	#195
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I was told to drill a hole in the shaft than put a bar in it.When you turn it it will hit the inter fender.

07-16-2017, 09:52 PM	#196
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I put the wood in my bed.

07-16-2017, 09:53 PM	#197
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV

07-16-2017, 10:08 PM	#199
AngryPirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 561	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Ha! I think rvrfoot and I are on the same schedule. I just got my wood installed this week/weekend myself. Attached Images Last edited by AngryPirate; 07-16-2017 at 10:15 PM.

07-17-2017, 06:45 PM	#200
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I got a new back window had it tinted.Installed it and new seal.

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