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mdaven@aol.com · 04-24-2011, 05:15 PM

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.

Sicklajoie · 04-24-2011, 07:55 PM

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

fast50ranger · 04-24-2011, 09:20 PM

Finished priming my truck with the Finish 1 system by Sherwin Williams and putting on my new wheels.

gonnuts · 04-24-2011, 09:53 PM

I finally got my 408 in broke in cam and drove it around a little then pulled my old headers back off, changed the motor mount that the PO hacked up with a cutting torch, and put on new headers. It's going in for new exhaust tomorrow. Can't wait, I'm like a kid with a new toy! I tried adding pics but it wouldn't let me, said I was missing a security token???

mightymouse · 04-24-2011, 11:01 PM

i had the exact problem back when i tried to post pics . i just had to down-size pic size.........mighty-mouse

Keller · 04-24-2011, 11:19 PM

got my transmission upshift issue figured out.. the vacuum line just came disconnected from the modulator on the tranny when i was pulling the points out and dropping in the HEI.

played around with the timing a bit and holy crap did HEI make a difference! no more hesistation when i floor it and the tires scream all the way through first gear!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-24-2011, 11:24 PM

I cut the metal plates to use as filler panels for the door handles when I shave them.

ItsRandy · 04-24-2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

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

Wow!!! Really, really nice truck!

Jeffs70 · 04-25-2011, 12:02 AM

got me a set of air bags and went out for about an hour after the easter party to get an idea of how I will mount them in my truck.

orange70350 · 04-25-2011, 12:03 AM

I picked up my frame form getting blasted and painted

*project 67 sub* · 04-25-2011, 01:49 AM

found out i need a new light switch

DT1 · 04-25-2011, 10:41 AM

I just got my AC converted to R134A. New expansion valve, poppet and drier.
It was almost $500.00 but here in the desert, it's a must!

72rookie · 04-25-2011, 10:49 AM

I discovered that I have a cracked exhaust manifold! So this time next week I will be posting that I replaced my cracked exhaust manifold (hopefully)!

DorianB · 04-25-2011, 11:55 AM

Tracked down a transmission leak to where the spedo cable connects. Adjusted and replaced lost hardware on my new step side bed.

6772owner · 04-25-2011, 01:53 PM

I finally received my ECE trans crossmember for the 72' as well as a new 3/8" sender and defroster vent for the 67' Hopefully both trucks will that much closer to completed after this round of parts.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-25-2011, 11:03 PM

Worked on my tailight fuel fill and finally shaved the passenger door..

wwotr · 04-25-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DT1

I just got my AC converted to R134A. New expansion valve, poppet and drier.
It was almost $500.00 but here in the desert, it's a must!

DT1,

Where in the "Desert of California"?

I'm in Palm Desert, (15 Miles East of Palm Springs) in the Coachella Valley.

**70cst** · 04-25-2011, 11:09 PM

Today I had the correct front springs installed plus the rear TT Wheels were installed on the rear.

gonnuts · 04-25-2011, 11:21 PM

Got my exhaust put on, they did a nice job sounds sweet @ lower rpms, has a bit of a bark to it above 3. Didn't feel like jacking it up so I could get underneath to take pics so here's a couple of how I had tail pipes routed. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1303787789

Jeffs70 · 04-26-2011, 12:08 AM

got the top plate and bottom cup made for my passenger side front air bag and got it mocked up and installed to test fit it. works out perfect to my liking

DaBigKahuna · 04-26-2011, 01:10 AM

Got my Truck registered in the Peoples Republic of California which actually took most of my day off!

PatrickGMC70 · 04-26-2011, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBigKahuna

Got my Truck registered in the Peoples Republic of California which actually took most of my day off!

Seems fitting...

YouTube - Department of Motor Vehicles

DaBigKahuna · 04-26-2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatrickGMC70

Seems fitting...

YouTube - Department of Motor Vehicles

Yeah... that's about the size of it!

sjarrett71 · 04-26-2011, 08:30 PM

Fixed a wire splice that the PO used a wire nut on. Also took out my license plate lights and fixed a few of the broken wires for them. And I installed my fan shroud.

Rudy67chevy · 04-26-2011, 10:36 PM

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04-24-2011, 05:15 PM	#2176
mdaven@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Diana, TX Posts: 125	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.

04-24-2011, 07:55 PM	#2177
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,492	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally found me some rims that will take the dogdish hubcaps! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-24-2011, 09:20 PM	#2178
fast50ranger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marbury, Alabama Posts: 195	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished priming my truck with the Finish 1 system by Sherwin Williams and putting on my new wheels. Attached Images __________________ Big Block Powered

04-24-2011, 09:53 PM	#2179
gonnuts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Langdon, Ab Posts: 348	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I finally got my 408 in broke in cam and drove it around a little then pulled my old headers back off, changed the motor mount that the PO hacked up with a cutting torch, and put on new headers. It's going in for new exhaust tomorrow. Can't wait, I'm like a kid with a new toy! I tried adding pics but it wouldn't let me, said I was missing a security token??? Last edited by gonnuts; 04-25-2011 at 11:26 PM.

04-24-2011, 11:01 PM	#2180
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i had the exact problem back when i tried to post pics . i just had to down-size pic size.........mighty-mouse

04-24-2011, 11:19 PM	#2181
Keller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 79	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got my transmission upshift issue figured out.. the vacuum line just came disconnected from the modulator on the tranny when i was pulling the points out and dropping in the HEI. played around with the timing a bit and holy crap did HEI make a difference! no more hesistation when i floor it and the tires scream all the way through first gear! __________________ 1972 C10 Longbed 350/350

04-24-2011, 11:24 PM	#2182
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I cut the metal plates to use as filler panels for the door handles when I shave them. __________________ 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..

04-25-2011, 12:02 AM	#2184
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got me a set of air bags and went out for about an hour after the easter party to get an idea of how I will mount them in my truck. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

04-25-2011, 12:03 AM	#2185
orange70350 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 43	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I picked up my frame form getting blasted and painted Attached Images

04-25-2011, 01:49 AM	#2186
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! found out i need a new light switch

04-25-2011, 10:41 AM	#2187
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I just got my AC converted to R134A. New expansion valve, poppet and drier. It was almost $500.00 but here in the desert, it's a must!

04-25-2011, 10:49 AM	#2188
72rookie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I discovered that I have a cracked exhaust manifold! So this time next week I will be posting that I replaced my cracked exhaust manifold (hopefully)!

04-25-2011, 11:55 AM	#2189
DorianB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buford, Ga Posts: 205	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Tracked down a transmission leak to where the spedo cable connects. Adjusted and replaced lost hardware on my new step side bed.

04-25-2011, 01:53 PM	#2190
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I finally received my ECE trans crossmember for the 72' as well as a new 3/8" sender and defroster vent for the 67' Hopefully both trucks will that much closer to completed after this round of parts. __________________ 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

04-25-2011, 11:03 PM	#2191
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Worked on my tailight fuel fill and finally shaved the passenger door.. __________________ 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..



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04-25-2011, 11:09 PM	#2193
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today I had the correct front springs installed plus the rear TT Wheels were installed on the rear. __________________ 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!

04-25-2011, 11:21 PM	#2194
gonnuts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Langdon, Ab Posts: 348	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my exhaust put on, they did a nice job sounds sweet @ lower rpms, has a bit of a bark to it above 3. Didn't feel like jacking it up so I could get underneath to take pics so here's a couple of how I had tail pipes routed. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1303787789 Attached Images

04-26-2011, 12:08 AM	#2195
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got the top plate and bottom cup made for my passenger side front air bag and got it mocked up and installed to test fit it. works out perfect to my liking __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

04-26-2011, 01:10 AM	#2196
DaBigKahuna Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Disneyland, CA Posts: 486	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my Truck registered in the Peoples Republic of California which actually took most of my day off!

04-26-2011, 08:30 PM	#2199
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Fixed a wire splice that the PO used a wire nut on. Also took out my license plate lights and fixed a few of the broken wires for them. And I installed my fan shroud. __________________ -Scott- Last edited by sjarrett71; 04-26-2011 at 08:31 PM.

04-26-2011, 10:36 PM	#2200
Rudy67chevy rudy67chevy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 154	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I replaced my 350/th350 with a 350 crate engine. And 700 R4. Here are before and after pics.

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