What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 89 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toolboxchev · 08-30-2015, 01:12 PM

Nothing! My buddy needed help with his 98 diesel dodge with the silly automatic ghost electrical trans issue.

Man I don't even that thing! I like simplicity in my truck!

firedemon · 08-30-2015, 04:16 PM

got the pics of the headlight harness . I mounted the relays on the rad support because the wireing was too short to let me get to the fender and still be able to get to passenger side headlight . I could have mounted it on the other side on the battery box but I wanted to be closer to the main junction for the harness where the alternator and the voltage sensing wires tie in . its also closer to the headlight switch . the harness came with a male plug to plug into the old headlight plug so for now I used that and left the passenger side hanging unused so if theres a problem with the relays or harness I could go right back to the old . I did solder the power wire to the harness at the wire to the battery right next to the factory splice and it has a 30 amp fuse . this winter ill get rid of the old stuff and solder everything and re wrap so it looks factory . when I was changing the bulbs over to the h4 I had one in turned it on what a difference between the two . I took it for a ride last night couldn't believe the difference . all in I got about 60 bucks in the bulbs and harness great upgrade . I want to do led turn and brake lights should help out the electric system real nice

cooperhw · 08-29-2015, 11:07 PM

Painted the back half of the frame. About 4 hours later installed the bed for the first time since I started the build (other than mock up), then bolted on my rear fenders. Took a long time to get to this point but today was a good day.

9teen69 · 09-05-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

Painted the back half of the frame. About 4 hours later installed the bed for the first time since I started the build (other than mock up), then bolted on my rear fenders. Took a long time to get to this point but today was a good day.

Looks mean!

cooperhw · 09-06-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

Looks mean!

Thanks.

cooperhw · 09-06-2015, 10:31 AM

Put the hood and grill on in profile.

ekgguy · 09-07-2015, 01:22 PM

Started a new Truck Fund....

My daughter came home from college this weekend and brought me BUMBLE-PIGGYBANK, complete with seed money.....

mud.man.rj · 09-07-2015, 03:08 PM

Cool piggy bank, I too have my twin girls in university, twice the cost all my life, never ending but whatever it takes..

cooperhw · 08-30-2015, 07:36 PM

Put front shocks on, new transmission mount,choke cable, and adjusted shift rod.
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J & E Speed Center · 08-31-2015, 11:02 AM

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J & E Speed Center · 08-31-2015, 11:07 AM

Hung all the front sheet metal and put the bed back on.
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TheCougarine · 09-01-2015, 04:51 PM

My truck went under the knife to put on new dual exhaust. Went with two of Porters shorty mufflers and I really could not be happier with the sound.

RustyBucket · 09-01-2015, 05:44 PM

The Safelite guy came out this morning and treated a rock chip on the GMC that I picked up on I-95 last Thursday. Still see the little pock mark squarely in the center of the windshield but the nickel sized "FLOWER" inside is gone. I paid upfront and the insurance reimbursement check is supposed to be in the mail. First dealing with new collector insurance company. Changed from Haggerty to Heacock awhile back.

Andy4639 · 09-01-2015, 05:52 PM

Got both front fenders & tailgate fixed.

bill3rail · 09-01-2015, 06:02 PM

Finished up AM radio repair/install with new speaker.

Bill

summitflier · 09-01-2015, 06:23 PM

Got the starter on.. amazing everything lined up perfect on the first try.
Got the oil filter adapter on (and oil filter).
Got the top of the radiator support fabricated and welded on...
(just needs finishing up )

**chevy2tom** · 09-04-2015, 11:59 AM

Used it as a truck, earning her keep!

zellway · 09-04-2015, 03:19 PM

Like chevy2tom I used it like a truck.

magwakeenercew2jh · 09-04-2015, 07:19 PM

Oil and filter...I really have to put that rear main seal in. Not a lot of leak. But, *none* is the right amount.
Found a little drip of p.s. fluid on the lower hose.

Maybe it's time to pull the motor, plug a couple of drizzles, and change to those fresh Vortec 062's.

Put a chock in the bed for the motorized bike.

BTW, in this pic the very rear straps are connected just to take up slack. No tension. Just trying to avoid a "tip". Hahahahaha!

mud.man.rj · 09-04-2015, 07:28 PM

It does look like you got a deal on straps Mag, sure like that bike, just

CST10 · 09-04-2015, 08:28 PM

I rewired my front headlight harness and electric fan set up to clean up the engine bay. Also polished the valve covers and air cleaner then drove around town. It's been a good day.

BugzC10 · 09-07-2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CST10

I rewired my front headlight harness and electric fan set up to clean up the engine bay. Also polished the valve covers and air cleaner then drove around town. It's been a good day.

Engine is looking great...who's electric fan setup are you using? I'm thinking about converting mine.

CST10 · 09-07-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Engine is looking great...who's electric fan setup are you using? I'm thinking about converting mine.

I'm running a flex-a-lite dual fan set up that I could find to cover the radiator. i have no complaints, it keeps it running cool and is trouble free. My set up has been on the truck for several years, I just retorted the wiring to clean up the engine bay.

cooperhw · 09-05-2015, 06:57 PM

Put on my newly painted grill and hood. Coming together.

colgad · 09-05-2015, 08:13 PM

Finally the ground is firm enough to back the C10 out of the garage. Rain in Florida this year has been non stop and the yard was a swamp.

08-30-2015, 01:12 PM	#1
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nothing! My buddy needed help with his 98 diesel dodge with the silly automatic ghost electrical trans issue. Man I don't even that thing! I like simplicity in my truck!

08-30-2015, 04:16 PM	#2
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II got the pics of the headlight harness . I mounted the relays on the rad support because the wireing was too short to let me get to the fender and still be able to get to passenger side headlight . I could have mounted it on the other side on the battery box but I wanted to be closer to the main junction for the harness where the alternator and the voltage sensing wires tie in . its also closer to the headlight switch . the harness came with a male plug to plug into the old headlight plug so for now I used that and left the passenger side hanging unused so if theres a problem with the relays or harness I could go right back to the old . I did solder the power wire to the harness at the wire to the battery right next to the factory splice and it has a 30 amp fuse . this winter ill get rid of the old stuff and solder everything and re wrap so it looks factory . when I was changing the bulbs over to the h4 I had one in turned it on what a difference between the two . I took it for a ride last night couldn't believe the difference . all in I got about 60 bucks in the bulbs and harness great upgrade . I want to do led turn and brake lights should help out the electric system real nice Attached Images

08-29-2015, 11:07 PM	#3
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Painted the back half of the frame. About 4 hours later installed the bed for the first time since I started the build (other than mock up), then bolted on my rear fenders. Took a long time to get to this point but today was a good day. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

09-06-2015, 10:31 AM	#6
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put the hood and grill on in profile. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

09-07-2015, 01:22 PM	#7
ekgguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 414	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started a new Truck Fund.... My daughter came home from college this weekend and brought me BUMBLE-PIGGYBANK, complete with seed money..... __________________ Matt Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672655 "Father thank you for the gathering of friends, Father we give thanks for all the choices we've made because that's what makes us who we are, let us forever cherish the loved ones we've lost along the way and most of all *THANK YOU FOR FAST CARS!"*

09-07-2015, 03:08 PM	#8
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cool piggy bank, I too have my twin girls in university, twice the cost all my life, never ending but whatever it takes.. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

08-30-2015, 07:36 PM	#9
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put front shocks on, new transmission mount,choke cable, and adjusted shift rod. Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2015, 11:02 AM	#10
J & E Speed Center Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Remsen, IA Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2015, 11:07 AM	#11
J & E Speed Center Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Remsen, IA Posts: 33	Hung all the front sheet metal and put the bed back on. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

09-01-2015, 04:51 PM	#12
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My truck went under the knife to put on new dual exhaust. Went with two of Porters shorty mufflers and I really could not be happier with the sound.

09-01-2015, 05:44 PM	#13
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The Safelite guy came out this morning and treated a rock chip on the GMC that I picked up on I-95 last Thursday. Still see the little pock mark squarely in the center of the windshield but the nickel sized "FLOWER" inside is gone. I paid upfront and the insurance reimbursement check is supposed to be in the mail. First dealing with new collector insurance company. Changed from Haggerty to Heacock awhile back. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

09-01-2015, 05:52 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got both front fenders & tailgate fixed. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-01-2015, 06:02 PM	#15
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished up AM radio repair/install with new speaker. Bill Last edited by bill3rail; 09-01-2015 at 06:03 PM. Reason: Deleted worthless picture

09-01-2015, 06:23 PM	#16
summitflier Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ephrata, WA Posts: 308	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the starter on.. amazing everything lined up perfect on the first try. Got the oil filter adapter on (and oil filter). Got the top of the radiator support fabricated and welded on... (just needs finishing up ) Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 SSB 383 12 Charger 6.4L 12 Accord 3.5L (Wife's ride) 05 Ram 1500 5.7L My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676545

09-04-2015, 11:59 AM	#17
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Used it as a truck, earning her keep!



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09-04-2015, 03:19 PM	#18
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Like chevy2tom I used it like a truck. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

09-04-2015, 07:19 PM	#19
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? Chapter II Oil and filter...I really have to put that rear main seal in. Not a lot of leak. But, none is the right amount. Found a little drip of p.s. fluid on the lower hose. Maybe it's time to pull the motor, plug a couple of drizzles, and change to those fresh Vortec 062's. Put a chock in the bed for the motorized bike. BTW, in this pic the very rear straps are connected just to take up slack. No tension. Just trying to avoid a "tip". Hahahahaha! Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

09-04-2015, 07:28 PM	#20
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II It does look like you got a deal on straps Mag, sure like that bike, just __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-04-2015, 08:28 PM	#21
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I rewired my front headlight harness and electric fan set up to clean up the engine bay. Also polished the valve covers and air cleaner then drove around town. It's been a good day. Attached Images __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

09-05-2015, 06:57 PM	#24
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put on my newly painted grill and hood. Coming together. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

09-05-2015, 08:13 PM	#25
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally the ground is firm enough to back the C10 out of the garage. Rain in Florida this year has been non stop and the yard was a swamp. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

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