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*trkklr77* · 10-15-2006, 11:07 PM

ive been busting butt on the short truck with no visible progress.

spent last weekend trashing a the remains of a lwb 4x4 for the vin and trim parts.

spent this weekend trashing a swb trailer for the rear axle and getting a replacement axle for the replacement trailer for my freind that donated his trailer/axle.

got the auto shift linkage installed and got 2 new to me rear axles, 1 14bff for the longtruck and a trailing arm 12b for the blown up one in the short truck.

i also had the pleasure of scratching my eyeball with some road grime off the bottom of the short truck, yeah!!

jhow66 · 10-15-2006, 11:09 PM

Nothing.

corn · 10-15-2006, 11:12 PM

Started my annual garage cleaning chores & tinted some windows for a guy in town. Nothing on the truck though. Pretty sad when the only time my truck gets out of the garage is once a year to clean around it. I took a couple pics but sadly they look almost exactly like the pictures from last year. I swear next year will be different. Who am I kidding...

RSRXION · 10-15-2006, 11:24 PM

Well, I'm on duty at the FD today so all I had was yesterday to work on my hauler. I installed my newly refurbished 3 piece drive shaft , swapped out the floor shift non tilt column and installed my tilt automatic column , put the hood hinges back on and bolted the hood down , and actually drove my hauler from the front of the shop to behind it. I was sitting on a bucket so I didn't think it prudent to get out on the highway. Hopefully I'll get it sorted out this week and get it to the body shop.

wibilly · 10-15-2006, 11:30 PM

was i suposed to do somthing? i did shake some stuff around in the garage yesterday hoping to find some lost tools and make some more space. today is my daughters birth day so nothing got done but install a new blower in the shop furnace

roj2323 · 10-15-2006, 11:31 PM

well i finally got the 69 off of the jack stands from rebuilding the front end to add disk brakes and i got the old master cylinder off the truck and bolted up the booster. i also got my 700r4 back from the trans shop and threw another coat of primer on that. i also made a trans crossmember and got that sanded down and primed as well. on top of all of that i got my 3 core radiator installed and the new hoses on. i would have done more but i was mentaly pooped. i did apsolutly nothing today.

ondrew

BowTieOgre · 10-15-2006, 11:32 PM

Took inventory of all the parts ive been buying lately and did some organizing. Put a 2nd coat on the trailing arms, core support and control arms. I also got my tailgate blasted, primed and sealed it for storage until i figure out what to do with it...think I may end up putting it on the board.

lilpup69chevy · 10-15-2006, 11:32 PM

i accomplished aquiring two more trucks this weekend

*trkklr77* · 10-15-2006, 11:49 PM

good god son, your on a truck rampage!!

Elsie72 · 10-15-2006, 11:56 PM

I replaced a couple of U-joints in the drive shaft. Managed to split my vice in 2 putting in the 2nd one, so I didn't get the third one out. Probably should invest in a press. Thankfully Canadian Tire was nice enough to replace the vice on warranty. Oh, and a new PCV valve. Hope that will slow down a couple of leaks, and keep the engine bay a bit cleaner.

usaf_gunner · 10-16-2006, 12:10 AM

Cut a hole in my dash to put my stereo in. Sanitized all the wiring. Replaced the turn signal switch. Installed new speakers in the doors. Cut out about 500 feet of un-needed wire...Previous owner had the cab looking like a 747 cockpit with all the toggle switches. Installed an oil filter adapter to allow my engine to accept spin-ons. Changed the oil. Replaced the motor mounts. Oh yeah and replaced the horn. I think that is it

Tomorrow when I am at work I am going to start building my fuel tank for under the bed.

ducmons · 10-16-2006, 12:56 AM

removed 350, started cleaning engine bay to repaint before new install.
cut dash to make room for vintage air a/c unit
reported to vehicle over enbankment 911 call with my FD buddy. 06 Hummer over 100foot bank (stolen, no one in vehicle)
drank some Crown Royal
drank a bit more crown royal.....

8696steve · 10-16-2006, 01:22 AM

Well I put an msd set up in my pickup. It runs great now. I also put an electric fan in. Got it from a cadillac. that sucker moves some air.

jimmydean · 10-16-2006, 02:46 AM

I got my tank and compressor mounted, the driver side lower ball joint , the drop spindle and disc brake installed, the master cylinder mounted to the brake booster, and the front air lines started.

I need to bleed the brakes, mount the valves, run way too many wires, mount the gauges, then get started on the back.

I'm waiting on front shocks, but everything else is ready to go. Man, the front is about 6" lower in the front aired out and what a differnce it makes!

Once EVERYTING is together, pics will follow.

<edit> Engine clean up is next weekend. I somehow decided to get new valve covers and wire looms. I saw someones engine (or an engine they wanted, I forget which) and it had these slick plug wire looms I had to have.

68Stepbed · 10-16-2006, 08:34 AM

I got my new cam installed in my engine Sat. morning.

I spent the rest of Sat and Sunday paneling the inside of the mother-in-law's house.

GlennBrittain · 10-16-2006, 10:00 AM

Completed striping a frame, when my wife was not looking. Lot of pressure to finish a remodeling project before I work on this truck project.

indyracer · 10-16-2006, 11:13 AM

Powdercoated my hood latch and alt. brackets.

http://www.1970cst10.com/hoodlatch/

bcanini · 10-16-2006, 11:42 AM

I got a few things done, I installed carpet and my buddy buckets.
last week I installed a tilt column and new wheel (many thanks to the FAQ section!!!!!) a few guys asked for some more pics and some specs on my truck so I'll take a few more pics and do a little write up on it.

I tell ya it's hard to stop when you're making progress!!!!

Brian

JRB · 10-16-2006, 11:52 AM

Worked on the shop all weekend. Cant wait to get the doors on so I can put my trucks in it. Got all the concrete poured. I even have new grass growing.

JRB

bcanini · 10-16-2006, 12:59 PM

Sweet shop! Least we got a little rain this weekend huh!!!

Brian

mrein3 · 10-16-2006, 01:06 PM

Pheasant season opened in MN Saturday.
The DNR says most pheasants in 40 years.
Screw the truck.

TruckinDaddy · 10-16-2006, 01:37 PM

Looks like you wore your hunting buddy plum out.

glock35ipsc · 10-16-2006, 01:52 PM

Went up Rist Canyon and filled the GMC plumb full of 8' to 10' long logs, 3" to 12" in diameter. Made racks for the bed so that I could stack them to just above the roof, so I am guessing a little over a cord or so. Brought them home and bucked 'em all up, then split it all. Now I have a hugh pile of split firewood that needs stacked

**Bob B.** · 10-16-2006, 02:46 PM

Got the brake and clutch pedals all back together, assembled the power brake booster brackets and linkage, and glued the insulation up under the dash. Also painted a bunch of parts.

Alvin · 10-16-2006, 02:57 PM

Didn't get a thing done on that truck of mine. Put a new thermocouple in our furnace Saturday, and watched the bengals lose on Sunday. Need to get working on my truck, but the weather isn't cooperating this week, and next weekend will hopefully be tied up getting a new car (fingers crossed). I want to get it back together to where it only takes up one garage bay instead of 2.5 bays so I have a garage for my daily driver all winter.

10-15-2006, 11:07 PM	#1
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 777	what did yall get done this weekend? ive been busting butt on the short truck with no visible progress. spent last weekend trashing a the remains of a lwb 4x4 for the vin and trim parts. spent this weekend trashing a swb trailer for the rear axle and getting a replacement axle for the replacement trailer for my freind that donated his trailer/axle. got the auto shift linkage installed and got 2 new to me rear axles, 1 14bff for the longtruck and a trailing arm 12b for the blown up one in the short truck. i also had the pleasure of scratching my eyeball with some road grime off the bottom of the short truck, yeah!!

10-15-2006, 11:09 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Nothing. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

10-15-2006, 11:12 PM	#3
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Started my annual garage cleaning chores & tinted some windows for a guy in town. Nothing on the truck though. Pretty sad when the only time my truck gets out of the garage is once a year to clean around it. I took a couple pics but sadly they look almost exactly like the pictures from last year. I swear next year will be different. Who am I kidding...

10-15-2006, 11:24 PM	#4
RSRXION Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 227	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Well, I'm on duty at the FD today so all I had was yesterday to work on my hauler. I installed my newly refurbished 3 piece drive shaft , swapped out the floor shift non tilt column and installed my tilt automatic column , put the hood hinges back on and bolted the hood down , and actually drove my hauler from the front of the shop to behind it. I was sitting on a bucket so I didn't think it prudent to get out on the highway. Hopefully I'll get it sorted out this week and get it to the body shop. __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin

10-15-2006, 11:30 PM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? was i suposed to do somthing? i did shake some stuff around in the garage yesterday hoping to find some lost tools and make some more space. today is my daughters birth day so nothing got done but install a new blower in the shop furnace __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-15-2006, 11:31 PM	#6
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? well i finally got the 69 off of the jack stands from rebuilding the front end to add disk brakes and i got the old master cylinder off the truck and bolted up the booster. i also got my 700r4 back from the trans shop and threw another coat of primer on that. i also made a trans crossmember and got that sanded down and primed as well. on top of all of that i got my 3 core radiator installed and the new hoses on. i would have done more but i was mentaly pooped. i did apsolutly nothing today. ondrew

10-15-2006, 11:32 PM	#7
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Took inventory of all the parts ive been buying lately and did some organizing. Put a 2nd coat on the trailing arms, core support and control arms. I also got my tailgate blasted, primed and sealed it for storage until i figure out what to do with it...think I may end up putting it on the board. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

10-15-2006, 11:32 PM	#8
lilpup69chevy 67-72 parts finder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: southeast mo Posts: 788	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? i accomplished aquiring two more trucks this weekend __________________ 1969 chevy shortstep 2wd (under construction) 1981 chevy scottsdale lwb 2wd (parts chaser) 2004 pontiac gto (daily driver) 2004 pontiac grand prix gt (the ol ladys car) 1985 chevy short wide 1970 chevy c10 lwb (another parts rig) 1969 gmc lwb (rainy day project) 1968 chevy lwb c10 250 I6 3 spd (soon to be swb)

10-15-2006, 11:49 PM	#9
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 777	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? good god son, your on a truck rampage!!

10-15-2006, 11:56 PM	#10
Elsie72 Chinook Arch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High River, Alberta, Canada Posts: 218	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? I replaced a couple of U-joints in the drive shaft. Managed to split my vice in 2 putting in the 2nd one, so I didn't get the third one out. Probably should invest in a press. Thankfully Canadian Tire was nice enough to replace the vice on warranty. Oh, and a new PCV valve. Hope that will slow down a couple of leaks, and keep the engine bay a bit cleaner. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Custom - Bought used by Grandpa in '74, currently back on the road after a long hiatus. Elsie's truck 2.5" dual exhaust with Hooker Aero Chambers Holley 670 Street Avenger Edelbrock Performer RPM on GMPP 290HP 350 ECE drop 3.5/5

10-16-2006, 12:10 AM	#11
usaf_gunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 24	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Cut a hole in my dash to put my stereo in. Sanitized all the wiring. Replaced the turn signal switch. Installed new speakers in the doors. Cut out about 500 feet of un-needed wire...Previous owner had the cab looking like a 747 cockpit with all the toggle switches. Installed an oil filter adapter to allow my engine to accept spin-ons. Changed the oil. Replaced the motor mounts. Oh yeah and replaced the horn. I think that is it Tomorrow when I am at work I am going to start building my fuel tank for under the bed.

10-16-2006, 12:56 AM	#12
ducmons Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 56	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? removed 350, started cleaning engine bay to repaint before new install. cut dash to make room for vintage air a/c unit reported to vehicle over enbankment 911 call with my FD buddy. 06 Hummer over 100foot bank (stolen, no one in vehicle) drank some Crown Royal drank a bit more crown royal.....

10-16-2006, 01:22 AM	#13
8696steve Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Shasta County Posts: 109	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Well I put an msd set up in my pickup. It runs great now. I also put an electric fan in. Got it from a cadillac. that sucker moves some air.

10-16-2006, 02:46 AM	#14
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? I got my tank and compressor mounted, the driver side lower ball joint , the drop spindle and disc brake installed, the master cylinder mounted to the brake booster, and the front air lines started. I need to bleed the brakes, mount the valves, run way too many wires, mount the gauges, then get started on the back. I'm waiting on front shocks, but everything else is ready to go. Man, the front is about 6" lower in the front aired out and what a differnce it makes! Once EVERYTING is together, pics will follow. <edit> Engine clean up is next weekend. I somehow decided to get new valve covers and wire looms. I saw someones engine (or an engine they wanted, I forget which) and it had these slick plug wire looms I had to have. Last edited by jimmydean; 10-16-2006 at 02:51 AM.

10-16-2006, 08:34 AM	#15
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? I got my new cam installed in my engine Sat. morning. I spent the rest of Sat and Sunday paneling the inside of the mother-in-law's house. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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10-16-2006, 10:00 AM	#16
GlennBrittain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panola County Texas Posts: 401	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Completed striping a frame, when my wife was not looking. Lot of pressure to finish a remodeling project before I work on this truck project.

10-16-2006, 11:13 AM	#17
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Powdercoated my hood latch and alt. brackets. http://www.1970cst10.com/hoodlatch/ __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville

10-16-2006, 11:42 AM	#18
bcanini "Taste It" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 280	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? I got a few things done, I installed carpet and my buddy buckets. last week I installed a tilt column and new wheel (many thanks to the FAQ section!!!!!) a few guys asked for some more pics and some specs on my truck so I'll take a few more pics and do a little write up on it. I tell ya it's hard to stop when you're making progress!!!! Brian __________________ 71 Chevrolet short fleet Cheyenne air cab/tilt w buddy buckets pretty stock other wise. 2007 Silverado Crew with the MAX Pack and loaded 2007 CX-9 "Hopefully when I die.. my wife wont sell my stuff for what I said I paid for it" It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission.

10-16-2006, 11:52 AM	#19
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Worked on the shop all weekend. Cant wait to get the doors on so I can put my trucks in it. Got all the concrete poured. I even have new grass growing. JRB Attached Images

10-16-2006, 12:59 PM	#20
bcanini "Taste It" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 280	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Sweet shop! Least we got a little rain this weekend huh!!! Brian __________________ 71 Chevrolet short fleet Cheyenne air cab/tilt w buddy buckets pretty stock other wise. 2007 Silverado Crew with the MAX Pack and loaded 2007 CX-9 "Hopefully when I die.. my wife wont sell my stuff for what I said I paid for it" It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission.

10-16-2006, 01:06 PM	#21
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Pheasant season opened in MN Saturday. The DNR says most pheasants in 40 years. Screw the truck. Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

10-16-2006, 01:37 PM	#22
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Looks like you wore your hunting buddy plum out. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

10-16-2006, 01:52 PM	#23
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Went up Rist Canyon and filled the GMC plumb full of 8' to 10' long logs, 3" to 12" in diameter. Made racks for the bed so that I could stack them to just above the roof, so I am guessing a little over a cord or so. Brought them home and bucked 'em all up, then split it all. Now I have a hugh pile of split firewood that needs stacked __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

10-16-2006, 02:46 PM	#24
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,321	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Got the brake and clutch pedals all back together, assembled the power brake booster brackets and linkage, and glued the insulation up under the dash. Also painted a bunch of parts. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

10-16-2006, 02:57 PM	#25
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: what did yall get done this weekend? Didn't get a thing done on that truck of mine. Put a new thermocouple in our furnace Saturday, and watched the bengals lose on Sunday. Need to get working on my truck, but the weather isn't cooperating this week, and next weekend will hopefully be tied up getting a new car (fingers crossed). I want to get it back together to where it only takes up one garage bay instead of 2.5 bays so I have a garage for my daily driver all winter. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

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