What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**old Rusty C10** · 04-18-2010, 06:10 PM

i didnt get much done at all ive had so much to do here you all?

Panelman55 · 04-18-2010, 07:14 PM

I got the hood put on, and I worked all weekend!!! I'll have two days off to get some stuff done.

Stepsideride · 04-18-2010, 07:30 PM

Fired up the Kiowa took off the trash and fixd the speedometer.

RandyP · 04-18-2010, 07:42 PM

Got a piece of dash spliced in where some idiot had hacked it for an aftermarket radio. Got a factory radio wired up and working. Swapped out cluster panel and wired a factory clock. Cleaned a used cluster bezel up, took all the peel and stick brushed aluminum off.

Basically got the interior all put back together and wanted to drive it home. Had put a piece of cardboard under the engine area to make sure we stopped the oil leak (sending unit). It looked nice and dry under there. But.... under the rear end was a huge puddle... Seems my pinion seal is shot. Guess what I'm doing next weekend.

electrician42 · 04-18-2010, 07:43 PM

washed the stepside ... put new real trans mount in .. worked on my daughters front porch .... not time to rest some before work tomorrow

westofb · 04-18-2010, 07:56 PM

Okay, I completely remove the entire front and rear suspension from my 80 donor truck. Cleaned the suspension parts. Fixed two smallish dents in my hood, primered the hood and front valance, and then blocked out the hood. Then went home and mowed the yard, trimmed a tree, and burnt the trimmings. That was on Saturday, then today wet sanded the hood and front valance, then shot them body color, base coat/ clear coat paint. Washed the front clip of my truck and washed and cleaned the engine and engine bay. Then went mushroom hunting, only found about a dozen, the biggest being about 2" tall. Then I had to be a work at 3 pm.

S10Fan · 04-18-2010, 08:16 PM

Just got home from Super Chevy-Petersburg. Had a blast, spent too much money, made new friends, won runner-up in my class!

Restrorob · 04-18-2010, 08:21 PM

Snagged another award with the 97 yesterday....

87Lowrider · 04-18-2010, 08:56 PM

Drove back from Gatlinburg (27th Anniversary Trip) yesterday after checking out 3 days of rods in Pigeon Forge, TN. The 87 is at the body shop getting undercoated and paint touched up. Should be back home tomorrow.

C10Silverado79 · 04-18-2010, 09:46 PM

Rebuilt the quadrajet and replaced all the vacuum lines.

USSkoval · 04-18-2010, 09:59 PM

On Sat, my dad and I went and picked up a hood for his '66 C-10. Today (Sun) I spent most of the day tinkering with my Blazer. Pulled the rear bumper, the rear hitch setup, and then dropped the gas tank to replace the leaking fuel hoses. Ended up cleaning the tank and painting it, same deal for the hitch and the rear frame rails and bumper brackets. Also repainted the bumper filler and kinda-sorta straightened some kinks in the bumper. ...Now if only the rest of the Blazer looked that good

subdude · 04-18-2010, 10:08 PM

celebrated 40th anniversary

S10Fan · 04-18-2010, 10:13 PM

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celebrated 40th anniversary

Awesome!

slugish · 04-18-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Just got home from Super Chevy-Petersburg. Had a blast, spent too much money, made new friends, won runner-up in my class!

Congrats on the runner up Brian . really wanted to come , but it didnt work out . Many other 73-87's there ? probably like other shows mainly 67-72's & older .

staggerd86c-10 · 04-18-2010, 11:20 PM

Well I got nothing truck related this weekend I was finally blessed with the birth of my son. I did order some billet pedals that should be waiting for me when I get home.

texasfunk · 04-18-2010, 11:26 PM

finally painted the 87!

spankbomb · 04-18-2010, 11:35 PM

Welded up my lower frame mounts, built and welded up my lower rear links and tacked my lower axle mounts. Now I need to focus on the bridges, shockwave mounts and upper links.

CLASSIC87' · 04-18-2010, 11:35 PM

Picked up some 275/60's off of CL for the Blazer and had them installed on the rear... deciding if I wanna do the front with 275/60's as well. Decisions desicions!

87chevy.com · 04-18-2010, 11:49 PM

made a 3d rendering of my rear disc brackets...
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/6679/70476241.png
clint

mongoose · 04-19-2010, 12:01 AM

those are almost looking over engineered. haha

for me... not very much done to the truck, pulled a couple things out of the blazer, founds out that i had the wrong valve seals so the motor is on a stand still...

as for the bike... for some new forks for it (feels 100X better now), and put in a order for a new helmet, etc.

longbedrick · 04-19-2010, 01:05 AM

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It's my dad's Elky. now it's his turn to help ME work on my square body

Justins76 · 04-19-2010, 03:21 AM

Sprayed on some engine degreaser and carb cleaner. Still dirty tho

S10Fan · 04-19-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by slugish

Congrats on the runner up Brian . really wanted to come , but it didnt work out . Many other 73-87's there ? probably like other shows mainly 67-72's & older .

Saturday was a little weak but trucks came out of the woodwork for Sunday. There were several nice 73-87 trucks on Sunday along with a full complement of 67-72 models.

It looked to me that most everything doubled from Saturday to Sunday, show cars/trucks, and swap meet vendors. I'm sure the rain Saturday morning hurt all aspects of the show. I know I didn't enjoy driving a highly detailed truck in 2 hours of steady rain Saturday morning.

tvblazer78 · 04-19-2010, 01:12 PM

Well, last week went very well! We had 2 1/2 weeks before we close on the new house and have not sold the old one yet, but someone is now buying it and closing the same day as the new one. WOW! Some times things are just mint to be. So only one house payments!

Pic of my new bar in the house!

AceX · 04-19-2010, 03:03 PM

I worked my butt off Saturday and took the day off and BBQ'd with the g/f's family Sunday. Not doing anything truck related until I save up some serious $$$

04-18-2010, 06:10 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition i didnt get much done at all ive had so much to do here you all? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-18-2010, 07:14 PM	#2
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition I got the hood put on, and I worked all weekend!!! I'll have two days off to get some stuff done. __________________ In God We trust!!!

04-18-2010, 07:30 PM	#3
Stepsideride Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Posts: 129	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Fired up the Kiowa took off the trash and fixd the speedometer.

04-18-2010, 07:42 PM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Got a piece of dash spliced in where some idiot had hacked it for an aftermarket radio. Got a factory radio wired up and working. Swapped out cluster panel and wired a factory clock. Cleaned a used cluster bezel up, took all the peel and stick brushed aluminum off. Basically got the interior all put back together and wanted to drive it home. Had put a piece of cardboard under the engine area to make sure we stopped the oil leak (sending unit). It looked nice and dry under there. But.... under the rear end was a huge puddle... Seems my pinion seal is shot. Guess what I'm doing next weekend. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-18-2010, 07:43 PM	#5
electrician42 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: varney,ky Posts: 53	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition washed the stepside ... put new real trans mount in .. worked on my daughters front porch .... not time to rest some before work tomorrow __________________ 2011 silverado 2500hd ext. cab 6.0 2007 tahoe lt 2004 harley-davidson superglide 1982 chevrolet c10 stepside 2 wheeldrive..current project

04-18-2010, 07:56 PM	#6
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Okay, I completely remove the entire front and rear suspension from my 80 donor truck. Cleaned the suspension parts. Fixed two smallish dents in my hood, primered the hood and front valance, and then blocked out the hood. Then went home and mowed the yard, trimmed a tree, and burnt the trimmings. That was on Saturday, then today wet sanded the hood and front valance, then shot them body color, base coat/ clear coat paint. Washed the front clip of my truck and washed and cleaned the engine and engine bay. Then went mushroom hunting, only found about a dozen, the biggest being about 2" tall. Then I had to be a work at 3 pm. __________________ Jeff, 68 C-10 75 C-20, now a C-10! 10 F-150

04-18-2010, 08:16 PM	#7
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Just got home from Super Chevy-Petersburg. Had a blast, spent too much money, made new friends, won runner-up in my class! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

04-18-2010, 08:21 PM	#8
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Snagged another award with the 97 yesterday.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

04-18-2010, 08:56 PM	#9
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Drove back from Gatlinburg (27th Anniversary Trip) yesterday after checking out 3 days of rods in Pigeon Forge, TN. The 87 is at the body shop getting undercoated and paint touched up. Should be back home tomorrow. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side - At the Body Shop Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside Last edited by 87Lowrider; 04-18-2010 at 10:31 PM.

04-18-2010, 09:46 PM	#10
C10Silverado79 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: York, PA Posts: 180	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Rebuilt the quadrajet and replaced all the vacuum lines. __________________ 1979 C10 Silverado 1998 Camry 5spd 2005 Harley ElectraGlide

04-18-2010, 09:59 PM	#11
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition On Sat, my dad and I went and picked up a hood for his '66 C-10. Today (Sun) I spent most of the day tinkering with my Blazer. Pulled the rear bumper, the rear hitch setup, and then dropped the gas tank to replace the leaking fuel hoses. Ended up cleaning the tank and painting it, same deal for the hitch and the rear frame rails and bumper brackets. Also repainted the bumper filler and kinda-sorta straightened some kinks in the bumper. ...Now if only the rest of the Blazer looked that good __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

04-18-2010, 10:08 PM	#12
subdude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 76	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition celebrated 40th anniversary

04-18-2010, 11:20 PM	#15
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Well I got nothing truck related this weekend I was finally blessed with the birth of my son. I did order some billet pedals that should be waiting for me when I get home.

04-18-2010, 11:26 PM	#16
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition finally painted the 87! Attached Images __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

04-18-2010, 11:35 PM	#17
spankbomb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 140	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Welded up my lower frame mounts, built and welded up my lower rear links and tacked my lower axle mounts. Now I need to focus on the bridges, shockwave mounts and upper links.



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04-18-2010, 11:35 PM	#18
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Picked up some 275/60's off of CL for the Blazer and had them installed on the rear... deciding if I wanna do the front with 275/60's as well. Decisions desicions! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

04-18-2010, 11:49 PM	#19
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,261	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition made a 3d rendering of my rear disc brackets... http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/6679/70476241.png clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

04-19-2010, 12:01 AM	#20
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition those are almost looking over engineered. haha for me... not very much done to the truck, pulled a couple things out of the blazer, founds out that i had the wrong valve seals so the motor is on a stand still... as for the bike... for some new forks for it (feels 100X better now), and put in a order for a new helmet, etc. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

04-19-2010, 01:05 AM	#21
longbedrick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 193	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition TURNED THIS... INTO THIS... It's my dad's Elky. now it's his turn to help ME work on my square body

04-19-2010, 03:21 AM	#22
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Sprayed on some engine degreaser and carb cleaner. Still dirty tho __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

04-19-2010, 01:12 PM	#24
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: What did you get done 4/18/10 weekend after tax day edition Well, last week went very well! We had 2 1/2 weeks before we close on the new house and have not sold the old one yet, but someone is now buying it and closing the same day as the new one. WOW! Some times things are just mint to be. So only one house payments! Pic of my new bar in the house! Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 04-19-2010 at 01:13 PM.

04-19-2010, 03:03 PM	#25
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