What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 93 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vidman · 10-18-2015, 11:05 AM

Wheelsmith sent me a early X-Mas present on friday. my 14" wide smoothies. When i get back from my hunting trip i will be test fitting and then paint..

racerop · 10-18-2015, 11:24 AM

Messed with some bed strips and bolts. I am at a loss for words. ugh. Any advice?

hamjet · 10-18-2015, 11:35 AM

If you can't find the correct ones, grind the square part of the stove bolt till they fit. I drained the water out from the engine build this summer and put in antifreeze. It got down to 29 F last nite....

BlacklandCamper · 10-18-2015, 01:23 PM

Started getting the engine back together.

Went from this...

BlacklandCamper · 10-18-2015, 01:25 PM

To this...

DarkFlounder · 10-18-2015, 01:28 PM

Test fit the 315x75x16 BFG TA KO2 on 16x10 steelies on the front. Perfect, plenty of room. Ordered the tires and rims. Should be here Tuesday. Not soon enough. Through cracks in the tread of my current/old front tires, could see the belt core.

Took my dash apart to diagnose why my wipers stopped working. After testing everything thoroughly, reassembled and it works great now. Must have been bad/loose/dirty connections. Replaced the missing e-clip on the wiper motor arm. Vacuumed out probably 40 years of crud and pine tree needles from under the cowl.

BugzC10 · 10-19-2015, 07:05 PM

Converted back to true dual exhaust..took out crossover. I didn't like the motor boat sound at idle.
Before and after(upside down picture)

berch 69GMC · 10-20-2015, 12:22 PM

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9teen69 · 10-22-2015, 08:40 PM

Yesterday and today. Removed 3OTT transmission, factory rivets on crossmember were a lot of fun. Getting ready to install TH350 and tilt column.

ole dollor · 10-23-2015, 07:53 PM

i took out a four speed and went with the th350 , made it a lot better for my thinking ........Don

berch 69GMC · 10-24-2015, 04:15 PM

Drove an hour each way to pick these up. Out of a '68 dodge pick up. Hard to come by parts for these trucks in Florida

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-28-2015, 11:00 PM

Got the notice from the DMV for RAT today.

Time to pick up the new plates.

mud.man.rj · 10-28-2015, 11:51 PM

Fancy pants new plate Mag, stylin man. Very cool. I have to keep buying 4wd's mine being Mudman.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-29-2015, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Fancy pants new plate Mag, stylin man. Very cool. I have to keep buying 4wd's mine being Mudman.

Thanks, Mud.

Ran out of truck money. So, I'm just doing little, tiny stuff these days.
I figured RAT will always be RAT. But, since there's paint on her now,
I decided to go for a different tag.

Couldn't get "C10". So, I had to go with "CI0". Close.

Here it is "P-Shopped" on there.

**68bowtie** · 10-29-2015, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Got the notice from the DMV for RAT today.

Time to pick up the new plates.

no way!! that's so cool.

cooperhw · 10-24-2015, 04:54 PM

Got my new mirrors and restored vent windows installed.

CST10 · 10-24-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

Got my new mirrors and restored vent windows installed.

Looking gooooood!

I took ol Goldilocks out today for breakfast.

OregonNed · 10-25-2015, 01:05 AM

Today my friends helped me begin the process of replacing my wood bed in the '68 from the old, poorly finished oak to new quarter-sawn red oak that will be milled and finished over the winter. We elected to pull the box completely, so here are a few pictures from today. While off I will clean and paint the frame as well as a few other tasks - new real wiring harness, diff cover, etc. The old boards are being reclaimed to use elsewhere by my wood worker father in law.

SacramentoJoe · 10-25-2015, 02:23 PM

I replaced a leaky fuel pump. Thanks for the tip page Longhorn Man. Gonna wash it and take some pictures to try out my new camera lens.

Lees68GMC · 10-25-2015, 03:56 PM

I took the drive-shaft off, but my buddies Sal and Mario did the entire new Ring & Pinion and True-trac install. I was happy with my old 3:42 gears but unfortunately they don't make a True-trac LSD that fits my 1977 12 bolt with that ratio, so we went 3:73. It's great, different feel with both wheels driving the truck. Yes its a GMC with leaf spring rear.

In The Ten Ring · 10-25-2015, 04:20 PM

Today I am spray painting my inner grill. I glued up a crack (didn't notice the other cracks in time!) and figured I could at least primer paint it.

jcblue · 10-25-2015, 04:25 PM

Did the vortec starter swap.. Lots better

JJ's Sierra Grande · 10-28-2015, 12:13 AM

I love the creativity I see on here for home made box and cab stands lol

1968aj · 10-29-2015, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ's Sierra Grande

I love the creativity I see on here for home made box and cab stands lol

I used to have a bed hanging from the tree you see in the background. poor boys have to be creative.

9teen69 · 10-28-2015, 01:15 AM

Still working the auto xmsn swap. Started rebuilding the steering column and cut off the clutch pedal today.

10-18-2015, 11:05 AM	#1
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Wheelsmith sent me a early X-Mas present on friday. my 14" wide smoothies. When i get back from my hunting trip i will be test fitting and then paint.. Attached Images __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother Last edited by vidman; 10-18-2015 at 01:26 PM.

10-18-2015, 11:24 AM	#2
racerop Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Lindenwold, NJ Posts: 94	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Messed with some bed strips and bolts. I am at a loss for words. ugh. Any advice? Attached Images

10-18-2015, 11:35 AM	#3
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II If you can't find the correct ones, grind the square part of the stove bolt till they fit. I drained the water out from the engine build this summer and put in antifreeze. It got down to 29 F last nite.... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

10-18-2015, 01:23 PM	#4
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started getting the engine back together. Went from this... Attached Images __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04

10-18-2015, 01:25 PM	#5
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II To this... Attached Images __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04

10-18-2015, 01:28 PM	#6
DarkFlounder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 281	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Test fit the 315x75x16 BFG TA KO2 on 16x10 steelies on the front. Perfect, plenty of room. Ordered the tires and rims. Should be here Tuesday. Not soon enough. Through cracks in the tread of my current/old front tires, could see the belt core. Took my dash apart to diagnose why my wipers stopped working. After testing everything thoroughly, reassembled and it works great now. Must have been bad/loose/dirty connections. Replaced the missing e-clip on the wiper motor arm. Vacuumed out probably 40 years of crud and pine tree needles from under the cowl. __________________ 72 K2500 Sierra Longbed Wideside 350/TH350/NP205 66 Plymouth Barracuda 225 Slant6

10-19-2015, 07:05 PM	#7
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Converted back to true dual exhaust..took out crossover. I didn't like the motor boat sound at idle. Before and after(upside down picture) Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

10-20-2015, 12:22 PM	#8
berch 69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boynton bch, FL Posts: 187	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed a fan

10-22-2015, 08:40 PM	#9
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday and today. Removed 3OTT transmission, factory rivets on crossmember were a lot of fun. Getting ready to install TH350 and tilt column. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

10-23-2015, 07:53 PM	#10
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II i took out a four speed and went with the th350 , made it a lot better for my thinking ........Don

10-24-2015, 04:15 PM	#11
berch 69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boynton bch, FL Posts: 187	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove an hour each way to pick these up. Out of a '68 dodge pick up. Hard to come by parts for these trucks in Florida Attached Images

10-28-2015, 11:00 PM	#12
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 Got the notice from the DMV for RAT today. Time to pick up the new plates. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

10-28-2015, 11:51 PM	#13
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 Fancy pants new plate Mag, stylin man. Very cool. I have to keep buying 4wd's mine being Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

10-24-2015, 04:54 PM	#16
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 Got my new mirrors and restored vent windows installed. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

10-25-2015, 01:05 AM	#18
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today my friends helped me begin the process of replacing my wood bed in the '68 from the old, poorly finished oak to new quarter-sawn red oak that will be milled and finished over the winter. We elected to pull the box completely, so here are a few pictures from today. While off I will clean and paint the frame as well as a few other tasks - new real wiring harness, diff cover, etc. The old boards are being reclaimed to use elsewhere by my wood worker father in law. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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10-25-2015, 02:23 PM	#19
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 390	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I replaced a leaky fuel pump. Thanks for the tip page Longhorn Man. Gonna wash it and take some pictures to try out my new camera lens. Attached Images __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 310,000 miles

10-25-2015, 03:56 PM	#20
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I took the drive-shaft off, but my buddies Sal and Mario did the entire new Ring & Pinion and True-trac install. I was happy with my old 3:42 gears but unfortunately they don't make a True-trac LSD that fits my 1977 12 bolt with that ratio, so we went 3:73. It's great, different feel with both wheels driving the truck. Yes its a GMC with leaf spring rear. Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

10-25-2015, 04:20 PM	#21
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I am spray painting my inner grill. I glued up a crack (didn't notice the other cracks in time!) and figured I could at least primer paint it.

10-25-2015, 04:25 PM	#22
jcblue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elkton, ky Posts: 385	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Did the vortec starter swap.. Lots better

10-28-2015, 12:13 AM	#23
JJ's Sierra Grande Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 66	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I love the creativity I see on here for home made box and cab stands lol

10-28-2015, 01:15 AM	#25
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Still working the auto xmsn swap. Started rebuilding the steering column and cut off the clutch pedal today. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

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