What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter - Page 94 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**pjmoreland** · 01-08-2022, 11:52 PM

Did some painting

**Accelo** · 01-09-2022, 12:07 PM

I can see from the picture the Blazer lighting adds a modern warm look o truck. Nice Job.

Rich72C10 · 01-09-2022, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Accelo

I can see from the picture the Blazer lighting adds a modern warm look o truck. Nice Job.

Yep, I really like it and it was a easy upgrade.

I started off with Sylvania 1003's which are 12.8v 12 watts (the photo) but then switched to Sylvania 89's which are 13v 7.5 watts.

Rich72C10 · 01-09-2022, 02:00 PM

I decided I needed a dancing girl in my life....

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 01-10-2022, 07:44 AM

Who doesn't like dancing girls huh, I like that radio as well, very nice Richard

**pjmoreland** · 01-11-2022, 06:27 PM

I know I post too much on this thread, but I can't help but share these photos. I stayed up late into the wee hours of the morning last night cleaning this '67 bellhousing so I could paint it with 2-part spray paint from Eastwood that I had left over from painting my engine. It was going to go bad unless I used it, and I didn't want to waste it.

**NewBayColony** · 01-12-2022, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I know I post too much on this thread, but I can't help but share these photos. I stayed up late into the wee hours of the morning last night cleaning this '67 bellhousing so I could paint it with 2-part spray paint from Eastwood that I had left over from painting my engine. It was going to go bad unless I used it, and I didn't want to waste it.

No wasted paint there! Came out nice!

Rich72C10 · 01-11-2022, 07:35 PM

i love engine parts being Orange! nice work!

BASE · 01-14-2022, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

i love engine parts being Orange! nice work!

Me too. I can't help myself, it's not supposed to be but I wanted it chevy orange anyway.

weq92f · 01-15-2022, 06:50 PM

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Replaced vintage air fan power relay. The symptom was no blower fan.

What I found was a loose connection at the main relay (the harness was only about a quarter of the way plugged in) which was probably causing the thing to actuate over and over essentially clicking itself to death!

Feels good to have accomplished something...now onto finding the refrigerant leak before summer...

-klb

**pjmoreland** · 01-15-2022, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BASE

Me too. I can't help myself, it's not supposed to be but I wanted it chevy orange anyway.

Nice!

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-15-2022, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BASE

Me too. I can't help myself, it's not supposed to be but I wanted it chevy orange anyway.

I like them orange too...

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-12-2022, 08:11 AM

Came out nice, spent some time masking too.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 01-12-2022, 09:40 AM

pjmoreland, Very nice n clean, well done, nobody thinks you post too much, bring it

BrentBTK · 01-14-2022, 09:56 AM

Finally got the adapter for the new steering wheel after installing a new Flaming River tilt column. I'm loving how it feels. Then I removed 2 leaf springs from each side as God only knows when the backordered lowering springs will arrive. That dropped the rear about 3 inches. I think it's pretty close to where it should end up when the new springs get here. Maybe about an inch high right now. Yesterday was the first time I drove her over speed bumps since the lowering. I was nervous as my exhaust sits below the frame, but she glided right over

Column and before and after lowering pics below.

Rich72C10 · 01-14-2022, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrentBTK

Finally got the adapter for the new steering wheel after installing a new Flaming River tilt column. I'm loving how it feels. Then I removed 2 leaf springs from each side as God only knows when the backordered lowering springs will arrive. That dropped the rear about 3 inches. I think it's pretty close to where it should end up when the new springs get here. Maybe about an inch high right now. Yesterday was the first time I drove her over speed bumps since the lowering. I was nervous as my exhaust sits below the frame, but she glided right over

Column and before and after lowering pics below.

Man, that lowering looks great, completely changes the truck's look. That chrome column is pretty too!

Rich72C10 · 01-14-2022, 04:43 PM

I couldn't take not having my back window in anymore and waiting for various friends schedules to help me try and install my Houston Craigslist's (1984 era) factory like aluminum Sliding Window. So I paid a "come to your house" vehicle window installer. It must have been the easiest money they ever earned, as I had the full window already out and the gasket/SS Trim pre-installed on the slider window frame.

They were very nice local Kyle guys and they wanted to talk about my truck (a lot). They said they more often than not have to deal with rusty trucks and mine was a breeze! So overall, I feel good about supporting a local business. I still paid less than buying a new slider (the black pre-tinted ones) and that is with me driving to Houston and back.

Edit:
Added bonus - the tint that is on the Slider pretty much matches the new tint on my doors that I had put on late last year. It needs to be replaced but I don't need to do that any time soon!

KW5413 · 01-14-2022, 05:40 PM

Dusted her off and drove her like I stole her today. 70 degrees in DFW today. Tomorrow will be high 30's at best with a constant 25 MPH wind and steady gusts 50-60 MPH. The windchill will be C. O. L. D. ....COLD

Rich72C10 · 01-14-2022, 06:01 PM

Its a nice 75 down here in Kyle ... then code again tomorrow (but not that cold in DFW). I'll be driving around as soon as it is COB!

**Palf70Step** · 01-15-2022, 06:57 PM

Added glovebox door with its update.

Rich72C10 · 01-17-2022, 07:38 PM

Worked on my hood to get the back to cowl to lay a lot more even. It sooo annoyed me and I finally searched the forums for some help. Just like clock work, hood not sitting all the way down helped me out!

She isn't perfectly even but darn close and SO much less annoying!

**HO455** · 01-17-2022, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Worked on my hood to get the back to cowl to lay a lot more even. It sooo annoyed me and I finally searched the forums for some help. Just like clock work, hood not sitting all the way down helped me out!

She isn't perfectly even but darn close and SO much less annoying!

Looks great. So much better than mine. When it warms up I definitely need to replace the repop hinges the PO put on the truck.

OregonNed · 01-24-2022, 03:46 PM

A good friend helped me remove my rear axle for what will be(hopefully) a correct set up and probably take it back to to a highway gear ratio. Also ordered new rear parking brake cables, new rear brake lines and hardware, new lowering blocks and U bolts.

68mg · 01-24-2022, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

A good friend helped me remove my rear axle for what will be(hopefully) a correct set up and probably take it back to to a highway gear ratio. Also ordered new rear parking brake cables, new rear brake lines and hardware, new lowering blocks and U bolts.

Your truck looks great. I was wondering where you're having your axle work done? I'm looking to possibly change my gearing and add posi to mine. Thanks

OregonNed · 01-24-2022, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 68mg

Your truck looks great. I was wondering where you're having your axle work done? I'm looking to possibly change my gearing and add posi to mine. Thanks

I'll send you a PM with contact info. Its Jeff Kaiser of Kaiser Performance in Beaverton, OR

01-08-2022, 11:52 PM	#1
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,786	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did some painting Attached Images

01-09-2022, 12:07 PM	#2
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,280	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I can see from the picture the Blazer lighting adds a modern warm look o truck. Nice Job.

01-09-2022, 02:00 PM	#4
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I decided I needed a dancing girl in my life.... Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-10-2022, 07:44 AM	#5
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Who doesn't like dancing girls huh, I like that radio as well, very nice Richard __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

01-11-2022, 06:27 PM	#6
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,786	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I know I post too much on this thread, but I can't help but share these photos. I stayed up late into the wee hours of the morning last night cleaning this '67 bellhousing so I could paint it with 2-part spray paint from Eastwood that I had left over from painting my engine. It was going to go bad unless I used it, and I didn't want to waste it. Attached Images

01-11-2022, 07:35 PM	#8
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter i love engine parts being Orange! nice work! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-15-2022, 06:50 PM	#10
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,157	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter . Replaced vintage air fan power relay. The symptom was no blower fan. What I found was a loose connection at the main relay (the harness was only about a quarter of the way plugged in) which was probably causing the thing to actuate over and over essentially clicking itself to death! Feels good to have accomplished something...now onto finding the refrigerant leak before summer... -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

01-12-2022, 08:11 AM	#13
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Came out nice, spent some time masking too. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-12-2022, 09:40 AM	#14
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter pjmoreland, Very nice n clean, well done, nobody thinks you post too much, bring it __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual Last edited by Jiggers72-GMC; 01-12-2022 at 10:04 AM.

01-14-2022, 09:56 AM	#15
BrentBTK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 163	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally got the adapter for the new steering wheel after installing a new Flaming River tilt column. I'm loving how it feels. Then I removed 2 leaf springs from each side as God only knows when the backordered lowering springs will arrive. That dropped the rear about 3 inches. I think it's pretty close to where it should end up when the new springs get here. Maybe about an inch high right now. Yesterday was the first time I drove her over speed bumps since the lowering. I was nervous as my exhaust sits below the frame, but she glided right over Column and before and after lowering pics below. Attached Images

01-14-2022, 04:43 PM	#17
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I couldn't take not having my back window in anymore and waiting for various friends schedules to help me try and install my Houston Craigslist's (1984 era) factory like aluminum Sliding Window. So I paid a "come to your house" vehicle window installer. It must have been the easiest money they ever earned, as I had the full window already out and the gasket/SS Trim pre-installed on the slider window frame. They were very nice local Kyle guys and they wanted to talk about my truck (a lot). They said they more often than not have to deal with rusty trucks and mine was a breeze! So overall, I feel good about supporting a local business. I still paid less than buying a new slider (the black pre-tinted ones) and that is with me driving to Houston and back. Edit: Added bonus - the tint that is on the Slider pretty much matches the new tint on my doors that I had put on late last year. It needs to be replaced but I don't need to do that any time soon! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-14-2022, 05:40 PM	#18
KW5413 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 493	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Dusted her off and drove her like I stole her today. 70 degrees in DFW today. Tomorrow will be high 30's at best with a constant 25 MPH wind and steady gusts 50-60 MPH. The windchill will be C. O. L. D. ....COLD

01-14-2022, 06:01 PM	#19
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Its a nice 75 down here in Kyle ... then code again tomorrow (but not that cold in DFW). I'll be driving around as soon as it is COB! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-15-2022, 06:57 PM	#20
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Added glovebox door with its update. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-17-2022, 07:38 PM	#21
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Worked on my hood to get the back to cowl to lay a lot more even. It sooo annoyed me and I finally searched the forums for some help. Just like clock work, hood not sitting all the way down helped me out! She isn't perfectly even but darn close and SO much less annoying! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim



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01-24-2022, 03:46 PM	#23
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter A good friend helped me remove my rear axle for what will be(hopefully) a correct set up and probably take it back to to a highway gear ratio. Also ordered new rear parking brake cables, new rear brake lines and hardware, new lowering blocks and U bolts. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

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