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Old 04-21-2011, 07:38 PM   #1
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

This last Saturday I got the engine installed in the frame.

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Old 04-21-2011, 07:39 PM   #2
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

Last night I Wire wheeled, primed and painted the battery box.

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Old 04-21-2011, 07:49 PM   #3
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Today I called to schedule when I can go look at a new project, does that count?
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:01 PM   #4
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Yesterday I picked up 2 new fenders and 2 floor patch panels. Today I ordered another gaggle of parts from the truckandcarshop. getting close to dropping her at the paint shop.
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Old 04-22-2011, 02:24 AM   #5
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not much other than cut out some alternator brackets on one of the lasers at work. will get pictures up tomorrow
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Old 04-22-2011, 09:31 AM   #6
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

Last night, I kicked the damn thing. It really pisses me off some days.
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Old 04-22-2011, 10:59 AM   #7
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Cruised her to class last night. Got her up to 75 with nothing falling off! Was nice to drive her, never even turned the radio on. Just listened to the sound of my exhaust leak......
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Old 04-22-2011, 10:10 PM   #8
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I got my ball joints and front brakes job finished, got her back down on her wheels. Tomorrow I'll convert over to power brakes (if it don't rain, that is) and if I have time I'll start on the rear brakes.

After all that, I do need to re-visit the front end. I used the supplied upper shock mount on the driver's side, but then as I was looking around the bolt bin for something, I found a set of much heavier duty shock mounts. In time for the right side, but now I want to replace the left side.
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Old 04-23-2011, 12:25 AM   #9
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body work on my bed

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Old 04-23-2011, 01:05 AM   #10
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changed the oil finally
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Old 04-24-2011, 01:24 PM   #11
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Old 04-23-2011, 07:35 PM   #12
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I got the first coat of primer blocked out. cleand up the mess and the chevelle from all the dust.
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Old 04-23-2011, 08:34 PM   #13
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Finished wiring in the computer on my 71GMC and adjusted the throttle cable on my 72 K10 woodhauler. Rained/snowed almost all day...
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Old 04-23-2011, 09:07 PM   #14
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Dropped in a MSD Street Fire HEI distributor!

Now she won't upshift, runs great in first gear though!
I think its a vacuum line. Didnt feel like crawling under the truck tonight.
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Old 04-23-2011, 09:38 PM   #15
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Worked on my driver side inner rocker and kick panel....
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Old 04-23-2011, 09:46 PM   #16
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Pulled both fenders (inner and outer) and both doors. I'm in full strip down mode. I'll try to pull the radiator and radiator support tomorrow.
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Old 04-23-2011, 09:58 PM   #17
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

I got converted over to power brakes. Woulda gone better, but I had a few set backs. I didn't know there are specific brackets for specific boosters. I wanted to use a different one than the one I ended up using.



So it ended up taking longer than I thought, so all I got done on the rears was the drums off.





I didn't make it to the parts store before they closed anyways, so I don't have the new shoes or wheel cylinder rebuild kits I need. I suppose it'll be monday before I can get them.
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Old 04-24-2011, 12:03 AM   #18
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

Mounted my oil cooler and bent the hard lines from the cooler to the bulkhead fittings on the front crossmember. I know they are called "hard lines" but they should be called "Really, really difficult to make fit lines" or "Next time I'm using braided hose lines".
I also had to bend my panhard bar so it would clear the oil filler on my rearend housing...that was easier than the 1/2" hard lines.
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Old 04-24-2011, 01:42 AM   #19
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

Sandblasted my a arms , rear end support brackets, tranny crossmember , and front suspension cross members , had time to spray all parts with epoxy primer sealer then painted both cross members the same color of the frame hot lick blue. I will paint remaining part corvette silver tomorrow , will be installing back on frame in the evenings after work. This is on my 68 S/W I am frame off building to pass on to my grandson. I will get photos on as I build.
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Old 04-24-2011, 03:55 PM   #20
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Finally got my speedo dialed in. Took me 3 gears at 10 bucks a pop to find the right one. Even with the gear calculator on this sight. No worries tho. Was driving the other day and could hear metal hitting metal on the bumps. Got under there and found that when I lowered her the exhaust is now hitting one of the trailing arms. I guess the power steering will wait until the new exhaust is installed.

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Old 04-24-2011, 05:03 PM   #21
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Finally drilled and tapped the block for the z bar. Put the motor back in. I have to make a list now for what's next.
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Old 04-24-2011, 05:15 PM   #22
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

Installed a tilt steering column. Discovered some wiring issues from PO. Ordered a turn signal kit to get them working. Need to purchase some electrical connectors to begin the corrective actions. Deciding between the 68 steering wheel and the 70 steering wheel.
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Old 04-24-2011, 07:55 PM   #23
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!

Finally found me some rims that will take the dogdish hubcaps!



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Wow!!! Really, really nice truck!
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I picked up my frame form getting blasted and painted
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