What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[stepsider]

Got a dumb question, How do you get the latest post/thread on top. I have to scroll down to the bottom to see the latest.

[VWNate1]

Doesn't sound like a dumb Q. to me .

[ole dollor]

well today around 10:00 am I stood in my drive way and watched ole dollor drive off , headed to Waco today , and then on to Houston Texas, I hope the new owner has a much fun with her as I did.....Gone But Not Forgotten .....Don

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by stepsider

Got a dumb question, How do you get the latest post/thread on top. I have to scroll down to the bottom to see the latest.

supposed to do it by it self ? ask one of the addmin.

[zamboni2354]

Originally Posted by stepsider

Got a dumb question, How do you get the latest post/thread on top. I have to scroll down to the bottom to see the latest.

you can click the 'quick links' drop down menu and select "edit options" and see if any of the thread display options tickle your fancy..

jeff in long beach.

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

well today around 10:00 am I stood in my drive way and watched ole dollor drive off , headed to Waco today , and then on to Houston Texas, I hope the new owner has a much fun with her as I did.....Gone But Not Forgotten .....Don

Okay.
No need to look back.
What's next?????

[eric67c10]

Originally Posted by eric67c10

Installed timing cover and harmonic balancer

Got her running again, dam feels good !

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Okay.
No need to look back.
What's next?????

here is what I came up with, and I need to pm you first chance I get ....

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

here is what I came up with, and I need to pm you first chance I get ....

No need.
Unless you're inviting me to a BBQ....Texas style!!!!

I love El Caminos.

[tommy3horse]

I replaced the alternator and the little fuses near the headlights and now the amp gage works!
Last weekend, I sectioned my bench seat foam and re-topped it with high density 3" foam and trimmed/sanded it to look as it should. Way firmer and not sitting in the crater. My arse is thankful.

Tom

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

No need.
Unless you're inviting me to a BBQ....Texas style!!!!

I love El Caminos.

that will work for me.....come on down brother.

[Econman]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

here is what I came up with, and I need to pm you first chance I get ....

Dollar, what year is that El Camino? I bought my son an '82 Monte Carlo that I just received a crate 350 for.. They're essentially identical minus the rear..

[1968aj]

SLOWLY making progress. work on it every evening when I get home.stupid job keeps getting in the way. got some of my new interior test fitted.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Picked up the RH/LH upper tailgate moldings and they're mint. Wasn't cheap, $170 with shipping. I "kinda" only needed the RH, but the LH I already had isn't quite perfect.

As appearances go (exterior, interior, under the hood), all that's left is to figure out the rear window frame, and the paint separator molding under the cab. Of five pieces, two pass. Hopefully not looking at repro. for those, because all else will be mint OEM.

That said, I've picked up a few items that are repro, like small rubber bumpers, battery tray (well worth it), wire gutters, bolts etc......The wiring, mounts, and seat cover will be repro. for certain.

Expensive hobby. I've even delayed my retirement by 6 months (out 12/2016). Long story, but a 6-month delay puts an additional 15K in my pocket. This project may reach 25K.

Incidentally, excellent engine and interior up above. Nice work.

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by Econman

Dollar, what year is that El Camino? I bought my son an '82 Monte Carlo that I just received a crate 350 for.. They're essentially identical minus the rear..

mine is a 1983 I think it has the same doors as the monte..he will like it.

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by 1968aj

SLOWLY making progress. work on it every evening when I get home.stupid job keeps getting in the way. got some of my new interior test fitted.

you got that truck looking good , love the seats....NICE

[Econman]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

mine is a 1983 I think it has the same doors as the monte..he will like it.

He's very excited to get started on it. We're pulling out the 267 and trans tomorrow.. He just turned 18 5 days ago and his car has delayed work on my 72 C10. I hope someday our kids truly understand our sacrifices for them... Lol

[Magicman3d]

Today I finally put my new tires and wheels on. 325/65/18 Firestone Destination A/T's, Helo He886 18" wheels. Wasn't sure about going with the 18's but I got the tires for an awesome deal from My brother so I decided to go for it. Still not sure if it was the way to go but it'll do for now. 72 Cheyenne Super 4" Rancho lift.

[In The Ten Ring]

I got the fan shroud cleaned up (well a little anyway). I couldn't do electrolysis on it and keep the original sticker and I couldn't reach it all with the wire brush. I did what I could and found this neat little guy, all covered up by the 2nd rate 1990 paint and bondo job.





I taped off the sticker and gave the shroud (it's not really a "shroud" but I call it that) and 1 radiator bracket a coat of NAPA Rust Treatment.

[In The Ten Ring]

Originally Posted by ole dollor

well today around 10:00 am I stood in my drive way and watched ole dollor drive off , headed to Waco today , and then on to Houston Texas, I hope the new owner has a much fun with her as I did.....Gone But Not Forgotten .....Don

You sold your lwb stepside with spare tire cutout?

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by Econman

He's very excited to get started on it. We're pulling out the 267 and trans tomorrow.. He just turned 18 5 days ago and his car has delayed work on my 72 C10. I hope someday our kids truly understand our sacrifices for them... Lol

yep I think they will some day understand, it truly great that both of you can do things together , its where dreams come from . there always time for the truck later.....that's cool.

[ole dollor]

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

You sold your lwb stepside with spare tire cutout?

yea the guy wanted the whole truck...lol and the tool box my son made for me. we talked to them tonight about an hour ago , they like to never got to Waco , every time they stopped the people looking at the truck would not let them leave , and when they got to the eating place they were to meet the new owner the owner and the whole place went out side and looked at the truck. the guy that drove it to Waco is now trying to buy it from the new owner..... its cool to hear that some one else likes ole dollor as much as I did. I think the trucks name is going to be the Liberty truck....I guess that will work....

[Econman]

Originally Posted by Magicman3d

Today I finally put my new tires and wheels on. 325/65/18 Firestone Destination A/T's, Helo He886 18" wheels. Wasn't sure about going with the 18's but I got the tires for an awesome deal from My brother so I decided to go for it. Still not sure if it was the way to go but it'll do for now. 72 Cheyenne Super 4" Rancho lift.

That stance is perfect IMO. Looks awesome!

[stepsider]

2nd day of installing new wiring harness from American autowire, I was crimping the terminals that goes on the connector thats plugs into the dash. Well I crimped then wrong. I striped the wire & sled the wire to far in. the cooper is under the bow part of the terminal. The bow on the terminal is design to relax when connecting to the dash. Went to NAPA, no old style terminals in their book. Have to wait til Tuesday (Monday a holiday) & call Autowire. Day three today Engine bay.

[85burb]

Finished installing a new starter. The wife pulled her 67 out and the. Then it would not start. Just a solid click. Few whacks with a hammer and it started. So we went and got a new starter and its bolt holes were not as deep as the old one so be to get shorter starter bolts. But it starts good now.