What did you do to your truck today?

[Rich 5150 69]

Blew off another 5.0 mustang....Hey he started it....

[TwoFiftyShifter]

Originally Posted by Miller92

Fixed the door latch and window, and got my rollpan put on.

Rollpan looks sweet.

With all ths snow and ice covering my truck, I was able to install my freshly painted small block, put my chassis together and throw the body on for a test fit. Talk about productive!!!

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by Miller92

If you don't mind me askin, What'd that tank come out of? I've got to find one for my pickup.

It's a "new" 49-52 Chevy Passenger Car Tank. Check out this link, details and parts list are in the photo description: http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2445...03882008nqlTjk

[knuckledragger]

Assembled thr right hand front suspension.Started on the left dropped lower control arm and ordered some rear suspension parts and a new radiator.

[Rich 5150 69]

Originally Posted by markeb01

I think the real answer is – whatever works best on your particular engine is the correct way!

Thats the conclusion I`ve come to in the last 15 years, several cars I `ve worked on other than my own where people have had them set to ported, we`ve tried it both ways, some stayed the same some have switched, a lot has to do with all the other variables.

[k1rodeoboater]

Got my carb tuned...well at least good enough for now as a full tune up is in my very near future. It's holding about 19PSI @ 600-750 RPMs.

Installed a jeep door stop into my passenger door, was missing the nuts for the other one which I will need to get Thursday or Friday.

Aside from that...I found out I actually have working backup lights!!! that was a pleasant surprise. Now if only I could get my parking lights to work, they work as turn signals but not as parking lights...go figure.

<edit> speaking of the parking lamps...are they supposed to even function as parking lamps when the headlights are on or is it only for turn signals?

[Rich 5150 69]

Originally Posted by k1rodeoboater

Got my carb tuned...well at least good enough for now as a full tune up is in my very near future. It's holding about 19PSI @ 600-750 RPMs.

Installed a jeep door stop into my passenger door, was missing the nuts for the other one which I will need to get Thursday or Friday.

Aside from that...I found out I actually have working backup lights!!! that was a pleasant surprise. Now if only I could get my parking lights to work, they work as turn signals but not as parking lights...go figure.

<edit> speaking of the parking lamps...are they supposed to even function as parking lamps when the headlights are on or is it only for turn signals?

`66 on up came on with head lites, you can bridge the contacts with a jumper wire on the lite switch to have the same...http://www.6066gmcguy.org/lighting/1...ght-switch.jpg
Connect #7 to # 4

[markeb01]

I couldn’t restrain myself any longer so I cleaned and polished my rear wheels and got them back on the truck. So for the first time in about 20 years it has 4 matching wheels. It’s weird how different the camera sees this paint depending on the lighting conditions. These photos were taken about 15 minutes apart from different angles, and I’ve made no color adjustments to the pictures:

[CVA59]

Originally Posted by markeb01

I couldn’t restrain myself any longer so I cleaned and polished my rear wheels and got them back on the truck. So for the first time in about 20 years it has 4 matching wheels. It’s weird how different the camera sees this paint depending on the lighting conditions. These photos were taken about 15 minutes apart from different angles, and I’ve made no color adjustments to the pictures:

Love the truck and the wheels!

[blown240]

I got my wide white walls put on my new wheels, and replaced the fuel tank sender since it broke off and fell into the tank!

[knuckledragger]

Finished the front suspension and rebuilt the front brakes.Removed the bed[by myself] and put it on a dolly,Removed the rear springs ,marked for the notch and mocked up the 5" drop rear springs.Damn,i'm tired.

[glendale]

i burned all of my under dash wiring last week. been trying to get the plymouth going all week so i have a ride. i am going to order a new harness this week.

[Rich 5150 69]

Originally Posted by glendale

i burned all of my under dash wiring last week. been trying to get the plymouth going all week so i have a ride. i am going to order a new harness this week.

That sucks, who you buying harness from .....?

[BigPhil66]

Originally Posted by glendale

i burned all of my under dash wiring last week. been trying to get the plymouth going all week so i have a ride. i am going to order a new harness this week.

Man...that sux. I picked up a complete harness from front to back for 150.00 at the Pomona Swap Meet. Never bought one before but I was told that was a good deal.

[badblu97]

just picked up a 66 Shlong bed, found out it has a 1968 327, new edelbrock 750, 3 on the floor, and a few extra parts to boot. Soooo, what I got done was: New HEI ignition, new 180 thermostat, and had the carb rebuilt(it had been sitting for awhile). I also replaced the master cylinder (still manual brakes) but plan on upgrading the brakes to power and the steering to power....

[losthope]

Originally Posted by badblu97

just picked up a 66 Shlong bed, found out it has a 1968 327, new edelbrock 750, 3 on the floor, and a few extra parts to boot. Soooo, what I got done was: New HEI ignition, new 180 thermostat, and had the carb rebuilt(it had been sitting for awhile). I also replaced the master cylinder (still manual brakes) but plan on upgrading the brakes to power and the steering to power....

cool! how much did you pick it up for?? and is that a cd player on the glove box door?

[badblu97]

fairly cheap....lets say I got a good deal! Yes, the CD player is mounted there, but I got a new door. Im gonna build a bracket in the glove box so it looks factory. One of MANY plans!

[glendale]

not sure yet probably brothers.

[Rich 5150 69]

Check their prices and what they offer as to plugs and ends vs EZ wire.

[jbgroby]

It is hard to imagine WHY the PO decided to cut through the glove box door to put the radio in. It takes all types I suppose.

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

It is hard to imagine WHY the PO decided to cut through the glove box door to put the radio in. It takes all types I suppose.

At least the PO didn't cut up the dash..... count your blessings. Much easier to replace the glove box door than weld in patch panels and do the metal finish and body work to the dash.

[Rich 5150 69]

Originally Posted by lakeroadster

At least the PO didn't cut up the dash..... count your blessings. Much easier to replace the glove box door than weld in patch panels and do the metal finish and body work to the dash.

And this comes from a guy that really cut a dash It still looks awsome John.

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

And this comes from a guy that really cut a dash It still looks awsome John.

Yep, called me on that. I guess my post was kind of like the pot calling the kettle "black".

Gots da Sawzall, and ain't skeered to uze it! ....

[AnlaufJohn]

This evening, I adjusted my new Hella headlamps. These are H4 upgrades from rallylights.com and wow! I love being able to see at night.
I did the relay upgrade a couple years ago for the H6014 sealed beams. Since one burned out, I opted for the Hella lenses. Dave at rallylights has assisted me with all sorts of wiring solutions, for my BMW & Honda motorcycles and my previous truck, 1988 Dodge Dakota. I had the Hella headlamps in that, too, as the H4666 bulbs were probably the worst lamps from any factory.
Last week, I replaced the window weatherstripping and door channel. What a learning experience. The factory manuals say to 'lube' the felt channel with gasoline. Not!! Silicone spray works just fine.
I also installed a universal wiper washer pump, and placed it outside the cab, next to the master cylinder.
I like working on my truck. It is therapy for me, and the electrics are more important to me than horsepower.

AnlaufJohn

[RoyL]

65 Suburban
Project Burb . . . Put in a new battery, drove her around the block. Brake pedal is a little soft, that's next.