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xb9rguy · 04-08-2011, 05:33 AM

Looked at the numbers on my engine block today when doing a tune-up and much to my dismay found out the previous owner was wrong about it being a 350, it's actually a 305. No offense to those of you that like the 305, but I really hate that motor and for no particular reason. But it will have to work until I can find the money and time for a replacement. Oh well though, at least it runs ok, so far.

BadaSs_Cal · 04-08-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by xb9rguy

Looked at the numbers on my engine block today when doing a tune-up and much to my dismay found out the previous owner was wrong about it being a 350, it's actually a 305. No offense to those of you that like the 305, but I really hate that motor and for no particular reason. But it will have to work until I can find the money and time for a replacement. Oh well though, at least it runs ok, so far.

Yeah I understand.. I had a 305 that ran great for years in a Monte Carlo...but its the jerks that come up to you and asks if you have a 350 under there..haha

SSchevimp · 04-08-2011, 02:57 PM

pulled the old tired 350 out due to a rear leaking freeze plug

Shyguy · 04-08-2011, 03:19 PM

Well, a small step I guess. I replaced the suction hose on the fuel pump on the '71, the old one was collapsing.

Of course as always no matter how careful I was my right arm took a bath in gasoline.

Got the "Beast" started for the first time this year and took a short drive exercising the 454. Now since I parked the "Beast" in a carport instead of the garage I can clean out and re-organize the garage some so I can work on various vehicle projects including the "Beast".

I am posting a pictures, on of the "Beast" and the other of the '86 4-Runner I am going to do some maintenance and body work.

magwakeenercew2jh · 04-08-2011, 03:59 PM

Nothing today. Sunny California in springtime.
Trees down. Power off.

http://tinyurl.com/3uwvu7t

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-08-2011, 06:27 PM

Randy sent me a replacement panel for the rear quarter on mine..

bollybib · 04-08-2011, 09:27 PM

I felt I needed to keep the cab covered because the truck is outdoors and unprotected most of the time. I salvaged an old torn-up cover I used on the Granada for a few years. I almost threw it away not long ago (the cover, not the Granada). I patched the rips and holes with material cut from the trunk area. I made a fold to make it cab-length and then wrapped the cab like a package. It stayed on pretty good in the stiff winds we had recently. The truck is sitting in shade in the pic, but it's usually out in the sun. Good enough for now.

60ratrod · 04-09-2011, 12:39 AM

went and removed the front fenders, core support and grille off a 67 chevy to put on my 72 gmc. LIVRAT is going to trade me a gmc core support for the chevy core support. the truck was amazingly solid for how many floods that it had been through. heck the core support was the best part from the truck. i also mashed the tip of my ring finger trying to get one of the bolts broke loose. the grille is going to become wall art. now all i need is a hood and i'll be good to go

wwotr · 04-10-2011, 12:28 AM

After sitting in my Garage for over a year, I took "new" parts into my Body Man to put on.

New:
Front & Rear Bumpers
Door Sills
Left/Right Eye Brows

Then he took my old grill off so I can use some Zip Strip,
to take off the Black Paint.
Then I'll be using 0000 Steel Wool for Clean-up.
Then it's back to him for installation.

**70cst** · 04-10-2011, 12:30 AM

Bought a set of four Goodrich TA Radials and a new set of orignal style Torq Thrust wheels for the Circuit Rider.

mcmlxix · 04-10-2011, 03:00 AM

Installed my 06 Yukon seats... no pics too dark....

6772owner · 04-10-2011, 10:33 AM

I helped a friend move yesterday (Saturday) so I borrowed my dad's enclosed trailer and took the 72' out. The truck did great, love the air bags, nice to have the trans temp gauge for peace of mind.

Heres the only pic I snapped w/my phone.

Bennett68C10 · 04-10-2011, 11:30 AM

Continued on my exhaust, jus have my h-pipe left to put in

1low · 04-10-2011, 02:13 PM

Welded up the fuel filler neck hole.

Rob H. · 04-10-2011, 03:52 PM

Pulled the carb off the 72, took it apart checked all the internals cleaned out the crud, runs alot better just have to fine tune it back in now and find another gas tank, throw in the seat and insure and license it. Then I'm gonna use it like it was meant to be, working on rust as I go.

butternut1972 · 04-10-2011, 06:27 PM

Painter got the first coat of primer on today.

Frkypunk70 · 04-10-2011, 07:51 PM

Put my gr2 shocks on and decided to take it for a ride. It rode like a caddy so I decided to go relax at the house. Surfed through the forums on my wifes IPad. Got motivated went back down the garage and ripped the whole interior out of my truck to prep for floor patches, floor supports, and new cab mounts. What a great day.

ThomasK · 04-10-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky69

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

I just installed a set of 40/20/40 seats from a 2001 GMC pickup i found on CL for $80 in my '69 c10, they fit like a glove! I also found this little gem on CL as well, came with the innards, headlight bezels, and mounting hardware.

kcsa75 · 04-10-2011, 11:25 PM

Sounds like you guys had fun. I had to replace a fuel pump!

doctrouble · 04-11-2011, 02:53 AM

replaced the master cylinder, started to bleed the back and eventually realized new wheel cylinders were in order

Slick67 · 04-11-2011, 11:20 AM

Wasn't a whole lot that I could do to my truck on Sunday, so we did the next best thing.........BURNOUTS!!!!!! My buddy's 40 F*rd coupe........BBChevy powered!

YouTube - 1940 Ford Coupe Big Block (Small...

jjtackleberry · 04-11-2011, 11:33 AM

washed and waxed......long beds are long

willys72fleetside · 04-11-2011, 02:14 PM

Finally have been able to do work on my beast, stripped to engine down and sent the block and crank to the machine shop.

glider_6969 · 04-11-2011, 09:27 PM

I replaced the 25 year old front shocks with a new pair of KYB's gas shocks.
Next I need to do the rears.

60ratrod · 04-12-2011, 01:07 AM

Didn't get a whole lot done to the 72. Nephew took care of one of the cab bolts and i pressure washed the engine bay some more. But i did manage to change the oil, remove, clean and p&p the throttle body, and change the plugs and wires on my 01 tahoe. The plug wires didn't want to give up without a fight. I think they may have been the factory wires and plugs cause the wires said delphi. But i found out something interesting. It had iridium plugs in it. And the plugs had both acdelco and ngk stamps on it. I guess acdelco has ngk make some of their plugs for them
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04-08-2011, 05:33 AM	#2076
xb9rguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Looked at the numbers on my engine block today when doing a tune-up and much to my dismay found out the previous owner was wrong about it being a 350, it's actually a 305. No offense to those of you that like the 305, but I really hate that motor and for no particular reason. But it will have to work until I can find the money and time for a replacement. Oh well though, at least it runs ok, so far. __________________ Jeramy CURRENTLY OWN, 72 c10 project/driver 2010 Kia Forte Koup SX daily driver 88 cherokee wheeler and dog hauler 2001 drz 400 Miss my 2004 firebolt (stock) and 2001 superhawk with a ton of modifications and many other previous vehicles.

04-08-2011, 02:57 PM	#2078
SSchevimp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hesperia Ca Posts: 52	Re: What did you do to your truck today! pulled the old tired 350 out due to a rear leaking freeze plug __________________ 70 c10 long bed 57 chevy 2 door wagon 07 tahoe 96 civic commuter

04-08-2011, 03:19 PM	#2079
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well, a small step I guess. I replaced the suction hose on the fuel pump on the '71, the old one was collapsing. Of course as always no matter how careful I was my right arm took a bath in gasoline. Got the "Beast" started for the first time this year and took a short drive exercising the 454. Now since I parked the "Beast" in a carport instead of the garage I can clean out and re-organize the garage some so I can work on various vehicle projects including the "Beast". I am posting a pictures, on of the "Beast" and the other of the '86 4-Runner I am going to do some maintenance and body work. Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

04-08-2011, 03:59 PM	#2080
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! Nothing today. Sunny California in springtime. Trees down. Power off. http://tinyurl.com/3uwvu7t Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

04-08-2011, 06:27 PM	#2081
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Randy sent me a replacement panel for the rear quarter on mine.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-08-2011, 09:27 PM	#2082
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I felt I needed to keep the cab covered because the truck is outdoors and unprotected most of the time. I salvaged an old torn-up cover I used on the Granada for a few years. I almost threw it away not long ago (the cover, not the Granada). I patched the rips and holes with material cut from the trunk area. I made a fold to make it cab-length and then wrapped the cab like a package. It stayed on pretty good in the stiff winds we had recently. The truck is sitting in shade in the pic, but it's usually out in the sun. Good enough for now. Attached Images __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

04-09-2011, 12:39 AM	#2083
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! went and removed the front fenders, core support and grille off a 67 chevy to put on my 72 gmc. LIVRAT is going to trade me a gmc core support for the chevy core support. the truck was amazingly solid for how many floods that it had been through. heck the core support was the best part from the truck. i also mashed the tip of my ring finger trying to get one of the bolts broke loose. the grille is going to become wall art. now all i need is a hood and i'll be good to go __________________ 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

04-10-2011, 12:28 AM	#2084
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! After sitting in my Garage for over a year, I took "new" parts into my Body Man to put on. New: Front & Rear Bumpers Door Sills Left/Right Eye Brows Then he took my old grill off so I can use some Zip Strip, to take off the Black Paint. Then I'll be using 0000 Steel Wool for Clean-up. Then it's back to him for installation. __________________ 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"

04-10-2011, 12:30 AM	#2085
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bought a set of four Goodrich TA Radials and a new set of orignal style Torq Thrust wheels for the Circuit Rider. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 04-10-2011 at 12:40 AM.

04-10-2011, 03:00 AM	#2086
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed my 06 Yukon seats... no pics too dark.... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

04-10-2011, 10:33 AM	#2087
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I helped a friend move yesterday (Saturday) so I borrowed my dad's enclosed trailer and took the 72' out. The truck did great, love the air bags, nice to have the trans temp gauge for peace of mind. Heres the only pic I snapped w/my phone. __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

04-10-2011, 11:30 AM	#2088
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Continued on my exhaust, jus have my h-pipe left to put in Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

04-10-2011, 02:13 PM	#2089
1low Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moyie Springs ID. Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Welded up the fuel filler neck hole.

04-10-2011, 03:52 PM	#2090
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the carb off the 72, took it apart checked all the internals cleaned out the crud, runs alot better just have to fine tune it back in now and find another gas tank, throw in the seat and insure and license it. Then I'm gonna use it like it was meant to be, working on rust as I go. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

04-10-2011, 06:27 PM	#2091
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Painter got the first coat of primer on today. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD



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04-10-2011, 07:51 PM	#2092
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put my gr2 shocks on and decided to take it for a ride. It rode like a caddy so I decided to go relax at the house. Surfed through the forums on my wifes IPad. Got motivated went back down the garage and ripped the whole interior out of my truck to prep for floor patches, floor supports, and new cab mounts. What a great day. __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

04-10-2011, 11:25 PM	#2094
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Sounds like you guys had fun. I had to replace a fuel pump! __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

04-11-2011, 02:53 AM	#2095
doctrouble Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: L.A. California Posts: 82	Re: What did you do to your truck today! replaced the master cylinder, started to bleed the back and eventually realized new wheel cylinders were in order __________________ "Feel it's not a bonfire unless they can see it from space?" ~ Capt. Morgan 1970 Cst - 20 402 1984 Chevy C30 6.2L Diesel crew cab Dualie

04-11-2011, 11:33 AM	#2097
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Re: What did you do to your truck today! washed and waxed......long beds are long __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

04-11-2011, 02:14 PM	#2098
willys72fleetside Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Curtice,OH Posts: 81	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally have been able to do work on my beast, stripped to engine down and sent the block and crank to the machine shop. __________________ A USED TRUCK IS A LOVED TRUCK!

04-11-2011, 09:27 PM	#2099
glider_6969 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 400	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I replaced the 25 year old front shocks with a new pair of KYB's gas shocks. Next I need to do the rears. __________________ 68 Long stepper My other ride ,,, 07 Streetglide..

04-12-2011, 01:07 AM	#2100
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Didn't get a whole lot done to the 72. Nephew took care of one of the cab bolts and i pressure washed the engine bay some more. But i did manage to change the oil, remove, clean and p&p the throttle body, and change the plugs and wires on my 01 tahoe. The plug wires didn't want to give up without a fight. I think they may have been the factory wires and plugs cause the wires said delphi. But i found out something interesting. It had iridium plugs in it. And the plugs had both acdelco and ngk stamps on it. I guess acdelco has ngk make some of their plugs for them 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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