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bucketObolts · 04-12-2011, 01:39 AM

today was the first time i touched the truck in about a week. Well first I didn't realize i left the truck in drive last week when I was messing with the interior and went screamin out of the garage and almost slammed into my 3500. Yes I'm dumb, and yes I need a neutral safety switch. But the burnout marks look pretty good in the garage. Damn near left skidmarks in my pants too

After I stopped shaking and laughing I pulled all the wheels off jacked her up and took the rear drums apart since I have a bad seal on the pass. side. Got the axles out and messed with the tie rods up front. Debating on a rear disc conversion while I got everything apart and I dont see much point in spending 4k on wheels to have an ugly drum in the background. Will take pics tomorrow though. I know this thread is useless without em

**70cst** · 04-12-2011, 03:00 AM

Looks like a new crossmemeber will need to be installed (front spring fit issues) plus have the quad fully rebuilt.

bucketObolts · 04-12-2011, 05:16 AM

well i couldnt sleep so I got some more work done and put in an oil resevoir for my engine driven compressor and just made some misc. templates for some spots in my frame where I want to redo the Z. Figured I'd show you guys the mess I created. Finally worked up the nerve to pull my new Painless kit outta the box so will probably be laying it out this weekend.

We had 4 feet of water in the garage last month so everythings pretty much all over the place and most of my tools and more importantly my welder is still in storage which is driving me nuts. I hate a messy garage. Well, mine at least.

fast50ranger · 04-12-2011, 09:17 AM

Picked up my Boss 338 wheels this morning. Now the fun begins making them fit.

shawno72 · 04-12-2011, 06:50 PM

Installed 4 new deluxe side markers, now all my lenses are done.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 04-12-2011, 06:55 PM

took the top off and drove the **** out of her! gotta sunned burned noggin to prove it! Ahhhh the beauty of a blazer!

67Slider · 04-12-2011, 08:22 PM

BucketObolts -

I love the tempororary antenna on your last pic!!! You get my kind of 'reception' with it.

bucketObolts · 04-12-2011, 09:35 PM

^^

i really love the cowl on our trucks. Thats just about the only place in my garage I can put my beer and not wind up knocking it over. Although I will advise against testing out your new transmission, pulling hole shots in the driveway with about 12 empty bud light bottles stuffed in there. That is if you live across the street from a police station like I do.

Hubscrub · 04-12-2011, 10:07 PM

wheel cylinders

bollybib · 04-12-2011, 10:55 PM

temporary antenna

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-14-2011, 08:06 PM

Removed a few more projects from the bed....

critict1gc · 04-14-2011, 10:00 PM

sanded down the rest of the frame

zellway · 04-14-2011, 10:08 PM

Painted up some old valve covers to match the block!

fatgump · 04-14-2011, 11:18 PM

We removed the bed, so I can take it in for some paint repair.

Frkypunk70 · 04-15-2011, 07:33 PM

Cut passenger side floorpan out ,chiseled floor support out. Replaced floor support and plug welded. Replaced floor and welded. 5 hours total now I need another beer to get the rust out of my teeth. One more side to go!! By the way my truck lifted up about an inch in the front just from redoing that side.

dhaymaker · 04-15-2011, 09:45 PM

Wasn't exactly today, but I finally bought another truck and it was delivered on April 1st! Had to put another set of tires on it, the ones that came on it were basically "racing" tires! (That would be "slicks"!) lol

npc1 · 04-15-2011, 10:07 PM

I started the rust repair process on my cab. First step removing the firewall.

Jeffs70 · 04-17-2011, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhaymaker

Wasn't exactly today, but I finally bought another truck and it was delivered on April 1st! Had to put another set of tires on it, the ones that came on it were basically "racing" tires! (That would be "slicks"!) lol

Beautiful Truck... congrats on the new ride

Jeffs70 · 04-17-2011, 01:19 AM

I got 3/4's of the way finished with shaving my rain gutters off

ItsRandy · 04-17-2011, 02:11 AM

Well, after fighting with the "exactly like the originals" pre-bent stainless steel brake lines I got from InLine Tubes via GMC Paul's I was able to re-bend the lines so they fit the frame. Because of the experience with the brake lines, I bought 15' of un-bent 3/8 stainless steel tube for my fuel line and bent it myself. Went so well I should have done that with the brake lines.

**Hart_Rod** · 04-17-2011, 08:36 AM

Installed a Vette servo in my 4L60E...

gonnuts · 04-17-2011, 10:29 AM

Pulled motor out, ready to install 406.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1303050536

**Daddy Brim** · 04-17-2011, 11:19 AM

I put some paint on the beast. The top is before and the bottom is after.

stevencvn72 · 04-17-2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

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

If that's a spintec...it's gonna sound SICK!

fatgump · 04-17-2011, 01:29 PM

Pulled the brake lines off.

04-12-2011, 01:39 AM	#2101
bucketObolts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pequannock NJ Posts: 259	Re: What did you do to your truck today! today was the first time i touched the truck in about a week. Well first I didn't realize i left the truck in drive last week when I was messing with the interior and went screamin out of the garage and almost slammed into my 3500. Yes I'm dumb, and yes I need a neutral safety switch. But the burnout marks look pretty good in the garage. Damn near left skidmarks in my pants too After I stopped shaking and laughing I pulled all the wheels off jacked her up and took the rear drums apart since I have a bad seal on the pass. side. Got the axles out and messed with the tie rods up front. Debating on a rear disc conversion while I got everything apart and I dont see much point in spending 4k on wheels to have an ugly drum in the background. Will take pics tomorrow though. I know this thread is useless without em

04-12-2011, 03:00 AM	#2102
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04-12-2011, 05:16 AM	#2103
bucketObolts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pequannock NJ Posts: 259	Re: What did you do to your truck today! well i couldnt sleep so I got some more work done and put in an oil resevoir for my engine driven compressor and just made some misc. templates for some spots in my frame where I want to redo the Z. Figured I'd show you guys the mess I created. Finally worked up the nerve to pull my new Painless kit outta the box so will probably be laying it out this weekend. We had 4 feet of water in the garage last month so everythings pretty much all over the place and most of my tools and more importantly my welder is still in storage which is driving me nuts. I hate a messy garage. Well, mine at least. Attached Images

04-12-2011, 09:17 AM	#2104
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04-12-2011, 09:35 PM	#2108
bucketObolts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pequannock NJ Posts: 259	Re: What did you do to your truck today! ^^ i really love the cowl on our trucks. Thats just about the only place in my garage I can put my beer and not wind up knocking it over. Although I will advise against testing out your new transmission, pulling hole shots in the driveway with about 12 empty bud light bottles stuffed in there. That is if you live across the street from a police station like I do.

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04-14-2011, 08:06 PM	#2111
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04-14-2011, 10:08 PM	#2113
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04-14-2011, 11:18 PM	#2114
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04-15-2011, 07:33 PM	#2115
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cut passenger side floorpan out ,chiseled floor support out. Replaced floor support and plug welded. Replaced floor and welded. 5 hours total now I need another beer to get the rust out of my teeth. One more side to go!! By the way my truck lifted up about an inch in the front just from redoing that side. __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "



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04-15-2011, 09:45 PM	#2116
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Wasn't exactly today, but I finally bought another truck and it was delivered on April 1st! Had to put another set of tires on it, the ones that came on it were basically "racing" tires! (That would be "slicks"!) lol Attached Images __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

04-15-2011, 10:07 PM	#2117
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04-17-2011, 10:29 AM	#2122
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04-17-2011, 11:19 AM	#2123
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