What did you do to your truck today!

[DorianB]

I swapped my fleetside bed with a stepside!!!!!!

[glider_6969]

I finally washed it after a long winter here, I couldn't stand to see it covered in the dust anymore even though it was only 45degrees here, at least the sun was out for a bit

[hayhauler71]

Finally got it out of storage and took it out for a ride. Over the winter did some transmission work, rear diff service and some other maintenance. It really felt good to go for a spin after being cooped up all winter.

[gap1362]

Picked it up from the inerior guy yesterday and now the end is nrear. Someday my son will help with pics?

[Vega]

Took the '68 out of my small garage to my dads machine shed to do some much needed brake work. That's why it was put away way to early last year!

[pat 70/71]

Started my 71 (avatar truck) and listened to her! thats it cheers, Pat

[bigdogboxers]

I bought a 1962 gmc rare double brow hood for my 1962 gmc fights really nice.... for $32 at my local pull n save.

[67Slider]

Got her insured and licensed. Took the wife out for breakfast so we could test the speedo. Only 2 miles an hour off now.

Something gave out and she is getting a ride back to the house via the flatbed hauler.

Was a nice 3 mile walk for my wife and I to get home and call the Hagerty+ rep so they could dispatch a flatbed. Worth the money we spent on that for sure.

Now to get her up on stands and find out what the problem is. Sounds like the tranny gave out but not sure.

Good thing it was a nice day!

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by 67Slider

Got her insured and licensed. Took the wife out
Now to get her up on stands and find out what the problem is. Sounds like the tranny gave out but not sure. Good thing it was a nice day!

Bummer. But that's the perfect attitude. Next time I break something, I'll try to remember the lesson. Thanks.

For the first time in a month or so, I went to the shop to work on the money-pit. Got in and did some wiring under the dash and under where the hood will go (some day) . Routed the temp sending unit, HI dizzy red wire, starter purple, rear light connection thru the firewall, etc.

When I went for lunch, I stepped out of the shop on to the grassy approach and took a header (actually, I slipped backward) in the wet "driveway" outside the shop. Bent my leg backward under me and laid there for a while. My son-in-law (its his house and shop) was freaked to see the fat old guy down...especially since I didn't get up right away. Laying in that slop...and the mud was the "nicest" part of the slop. He was really scared, so I got up. Changed to a crappy t-shirt I have there for polishing, limped into the car, and went for lunch. Nothing broken. Nasty muddy-dirty-wet, so a drive thru was in order.

Makes me think how spoiled I am. No earthquakes, tsunamis, cancer, or other bad crap.

Came back and checked the mail.

Upside: A good second shower of the day; It's 74.9 Degrees F. outside; The DMV sent me a notice that the new plates are ready.

[67Slider]

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Bummer. But that's the perfect attitude. Next time I break something, I'll try to remember the lesson. Thanks.

For the first time in a month or so, I went to the shop to work on the money-pit. Got in and did some wiring under the dash and under where the hood will go (some day) . Routed the temp sending unit, HI dizzy red wire, starter purple, rear light connection thru the firewall, etc.

When I went for lunch, I stepped out of the shop on to the grassy approach and took a header (actually, I slipped backward) in the wet "driveway" outside the shop. Bent my leg backward under me and laid there for a while. My son-in-law (its his house and shop) was freaked to see the fat old guy down...especially since I didn't get up right away. Laying in that slop...and the mud was the "nicest" part of the slop. He was really scared, so I got up. Changed to a crappy t-shirt I have there for polishing, limped into the car, and went for lunch. Nothing broken. Nasty muddy-dirty-wet, so a drive thru was in order.

Makes me think how spoiled I am. No earthquakes, tsunamis, cancer, or other bad crap.

Came back and checked the mail.

Upside: A good second shower of the day; It's 74.9 Degrees F. outside; The DMV sent me a notice that the new plates are ready.

Sounds like you had the same kinda luck and better yet, good attitude about it. Love the plate. Was going to get some 'Collector' plates today but the governor wanted 300 for his taxes and fees. Went with basic plates and still cost me 145. On the upside. While I was standing next to the flatbed that was hauling my truck home a fella with a 69 stopped by and chatted with me for a while. Hooked me up with his mechanics #. His mech has a th350 he pulled out of the 69 when they put in an overdrive unit, recently rebuilt and in good shape for 150.00. Not gonna spit at that.

All in all a good day.

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by 67Slider

Got her insured and licensed. Took the wife out for breakfast so we could test the speedo. Only 2 miles an hour off now.

Something gave out and she is getting a ride back to the house via the flatbed hauler.

Was a nice 3 mile walk for my wife and I to get home and call the Hagerty+ rep so they could dispatch a flatbed. Worth the money we spent on that for sure.

Now to get her up on stands and find out what the problem is. Sounds like the tranny gave out but not sure.

Good thing it was a nice day!

Posibly you could get each other, Cell Phones for a n Anniversary gift, to avoid those "Long Walks".
I'm just sayin...............

[jugernot]

After two days of working on hieght sensors all I got was P/O. Here is a link explaining.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post4602169

[67Slider]

Originally Posted by wwotr

Posibly you could get each other, Cell Phones for a n Anniversary gift, to avoid those "Long Walks".
I'm just sayin...............

Why would I do that...Then I would have to talk to her

Good outcome tho. Put her up on stands and the pinion yoke was loose. Tightened her up and presto..She's good to go. Drove her down to the gas station and put $50 in her.

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by 67Slider

Drove her down to the gas station and put $50 in her.

Question...
How much DOES $50.00 worth of Gas buy you in CO?
Here in Ca, the cheap stuff has gone up from $3.83 to $3.98 to $4.03 and now it's $4.11.

In Las Vegas last week I could get gas for $3.83 or,
($3.63 if I bought a Wash).

[67Slider]

Originally Posted by wwotr

Question...
How much DOES $50.00 worth of Gas buy you in CO?
Here in Ca, the cheap stuff has gone up from $3.83 to $3.98 to $4.03 and now it's $4.11.

In Las Vegas last week I could get gas for $3.83 or,
($3.63 if I bought a Wash).

It was right at 15 gallons. - It's too bad we get such bad mpg in these but man are they fun to drive.

Had two offers on my truck today. One while I was trying to figure out what was breaking on it.

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by 67Slider

It was right at 15 gallons. - It's too bad we get such bad mpg in these but man are they fun to drive.

Had two offers on my truck today. One while I was trying to figure out what was breaking on it.

I find it SO AMUSING when people ask us ,"what kind of Gas Mileage do you get"?
Even when Gas was $465 a Gallon back in 2008, it never mattered to me. I'm gonna drive my Truck Damnit!
Some people are just so taken aback by it.

[glider_6969]

Originally Posted by wwotr

I find it SO AMUSING when people ask us ,"what kind of Gas Mileage do you get"?
Even when Gas was $465 a Gallon back in 2008, it never mattered to me. I'm gonna drive my Truck Damnit!
Some people are just so taken aback by it.

I totally agree, not much we can do about the gas price, and that sure isn't going to stop me from taking the truck out, I didn't built it to stare at it parked in the garage..

[mcmlxix]

Ground off all the old cr@ppy brackets the PO welded on the Dana 60... It'll need new shock mounts....

[Jeffs70]

put my headers on, put plug wires on spark plugs and fired the truck up for a few seconds...wow did that sound great

[wwotr]

Recieved my "Doug's Electric Exhaust Cut-Outs",
that I had ordered on Monday!

[doctrouble]

tested my stereo works !!!! thump thump it up

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Went to the DMV in Mariposa, CA today. It started snowing and stayed snowy for about three hours. Nice spring!!!

Got the plates.

[Sicklajoie]

Swapped out the Holley 750 dp for a Holley 670 Street Avenger. New plugs and played with the timing. She runs like a raped ape now!

[Lucky69]

I put 60/40 seats out of a 98 tahoe, in my truck today.

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Swapped out the Holley 750 dp for a Holley 670 Street Avenger. New plugs and played with the timing. She runs like a raped ape now!

I had the Street Avenger. It was a Fantastic Carb!