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**old Rusty C10** · 05-09-2010, 10:43 PM

I got nothing done this week I had a bad week with the death of an aunt and my mom being first in a hospital then now in a rehab ( physical impairment) and having to deal with my dad and all.
I am also doing some home improvement to make the house better for my parents and their old age disabilities
You all?

bigdnew · 05-09-2010, 10:49 PM

got my upper and lower control arm bushings and ball joints replaced. hopefully this week i will have the truck back on four wheels.

3r!c84 · 05-09-2010, 10:50 PM

sorry to hear about that bob.best of wishes to you and your family

i didnt realy do anything walked around the junkyard alittle just pooking around didnt get anything

ocbaud · 05-09-2010, 11:04 PM

installed new lokar braided throttle cable and kick down cable along with bracket for it.

swapped mufflers with my mustang.
the truck now has dual bassani mufflers, which sound AWESOME. much more aggressive compared to the old magnaflows.

also installed a factory air dam up front :-)

CLASSIC87' · 05-09-2010, 11:05 PM

Still doing landscaping around the house this weekend. I also removed the gear drive out of the Blazer... much quieter but now there's a knock. Didn't ever notice it b4 due to the loud gear drive... in the process of replacing the rod bearings... hoping to button it up tomorrow!

**N2TRUX** · 05-09-2010, 11:24 PM

Another weekend of yard work for me. Saturday I ran service calls all day and bought plants. Today I hit the nursery again for more plants. We had excessive heat last Summer followed by a couple of hard freeze nights last Winter so I have lots of damage vegetation to replace.

mongoose · 05-09-2010, 11:27 PM

got quite a bit done..

yanked the engine/trans out of the blazer and got rid of the x-member and other 4wd brackets...

Ordered my 20" 338's, and some rubber.. hopefully they'll show up quick.

oh... and caught me and my truck on fire... i haven't run that fast in a looooongggg time... haha... no damage though.

HOGDADDY · 05-09-2010, 11:52 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss and about your mom also Bob.

I took heads and manifiold off balancer timing cover and oil pan as I am finally getting around to putting the Lunati Voodoo roller cam and Edelbrock heads + crane gold rockers I bought a while back. I already had Cloyes hex-adjust chain with the Cloyes cover with cam stop.
I need to verify pushrod lenth too.
Its been a while since I did any engine work but hopefully it will turn out ok.

Seeing how I still have front end off the core support was easy to remove so I can slide the new cam in.

I am hoping to degree the new cam in next few days before I put the heads on and check PV clearance.
I had an oil leak and I think i
It was either the oil pan or possibly rear main seal I have new gasket and rear seal while I am at it.

The old lifters and stock 350 (929) cam look to be in good shape and I was able to pull the lifters out with my fingers easily. The rest of motor looks clean also inside so should be good to go.

Maybe someone need some good stock heads (complete w/pushrods) w/ lifters and a good used stock cam? I have all lifters in order also to be put back in same spot.

spankbomb · 05-10-2010, 12:02 AM

No truck work this week. Need to purchase some steel to complete the bridge and the upper links. Also, in the middle of repainting the exterior of the house.

Finally, this weekend, inner ear infection 1, me 0.

81ratrodc10 · 05-10-2010, 10:17 AM

i got nothing done also weather was crap around here

ont_guy_38 · 05-10-2010, 11:50 AM

New motor in and 90% hooked up

69BBsuburban · 05-10-2010, 12:10 PM

Painted the engine for my T coupe....
Blue base, blue metalflake and the fogged along the edges with Sparklesence blue.....

slugish · 05-10-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

I got nothing done this week I had a bad week with the death of an aunt and my mom being first in a hospital then now in a rehab ( physical impairment) and having to deal with my dad and all.
I am also doing some home improvement to make the house better for my parents and their old age disabilities
You all?

sorry for all the problems with your relatives bob . My prayers go out for you & your family & ongoing for Sue . So obviously you didnt make it to the gathering of the goofs . I know you had reservations & all . Ireally wanted to go but family committments prevented it .

foamypirate · 05-10-2010, 11:41 PM

Got 4 new 235/75/15 Michelin LTX M/S2's mounted on my Rallys. Also replaced a thermostat-to-water-pipe O-ring on my 91' Accord. That stupid O-ring was causing the car do dump 1/2 gal of coolant every time I parked it, but was fine while running. Next, I'll probably be replacing the steering rack, as it seems to be dumping quite a bit of power steering fluid, and it's a little "loose".

Got the worst mileage ever in my Accord (20mpg), and the best ever in my truck (13.5mpg).

grandpas73 · 05-11-2010, 12:10 AM

Went racing on saturday and won the main event.

Slonaker · 05-11-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69BBsuburban

Painted the engine for my T coupe....
Blue base, blue metalflake and the fogged along the edges with Sparklesence blue.....

I like it! I would like to come up with something like that for my coupe. One day...

I didn't accomplish anything this weekend. I went to the Vintage Air open house Saturday with the '37 Chevy coupe. There were a lot of nice cars there. Sunday was just Mother's Day stuff.

Slonaker

05-09-2010, 10:43 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition I got nothing done this week I had a bad week with the death of an aunt and my mom being first in a hospital then now in a rehab ( physical impairment) and having to deal with my dad and all. I am also doing some home improvement to make the house better for my parents and their old age disabilities 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!!

05-09-2010, 10:49 PM	#2
bigdnew Never Satisfied Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 360	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition got my upper and lower control arm bushings and ball joints replaced. hopefully this week i will have the truck back on four wheels. __________________ 1973 4x4 Blazer- Parting Out 1986 LWB Silverado Undergoing LQ4/4L80E Swap '86 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=390566

05-09-2010, 10:50 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition sorry to hear about that bob.best of wishes to you and your family i didnt realy do anything walked around the junkyard alittle just pooking around didnt get anything __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

05-09-2010, 11:04 PM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition installed new lokar braided throttle cable and kick down cable along with bracket for it. swapped mufflers with my mustang. the truck now has dual bassani mufflers, which sound AWESOME. much more aggressive compared to the old magnaflows. also installed a factory air dam up front :-)

05-09-2010, 11:05 PM	#5
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition Still doing landscaping around the house this weekend. I also removed the gear drive out of the Blazer... much quieter but now there's a knock. Didn't ever notice it b4 due to the loud gear drive... in the process of replacing the rod bearings... hoping to button it up tomorrow! __________________ 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

05-09-2010, 11:24 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition Another weekend of yard work for me. Saturday I ran service calls all day and bought plants. Today I hit the nursery again for more plants. We had excessive heat last Summer followed by a couple of hard freeze nights last Winter so I have lots of damage vegetation to replace. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-09-2010, 11:27 PM	#7
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition got quite a bit done.. yanked the engine/trans out of the blazer and got rid of the x-member and other 4wd brackets... Ordered my 20" 338's, and some rubber.. hopefully they'll show up quick. oh... and caught me and my truck on fire... i haven't run that fast in a looooongggg time... haha... no damage though. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

05-09-2010, 11:52 PM	#8
HOGDADDY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition Sorry to hear of your loss and about your mom also Bob. I took heads and manifiold off balancer timing cover and oil pan as I am finally getting around to putting the Lunati Voodoo roller cam and Edelbrock heads + crane gold rockers I bought a while back. I already had Cloyes hex-adjust chain with the Cloyes cover with cam stop. I need to verify pushrod lenth too. Its been a while since I did any engine work but hopefully it will turn out ok. Seeing how I still have front end off the core support was easy to remove so I can slide the new cam in. I am hoping to degree the new cam in next few days before I put the heads on and check PV clearance. I had an oil leak and I think i It was either the oil pan or possibly rear main seal I have new gasket and rear seal while I am at it. The old lifters and stock 350 (929) cam look to be in good shape and I was able to pull the lifters out with my fingers easily. The rest of motor looks clean also inside so should be good to go. Maybe someone need some good stock heads (complete w/pushrods) w/ lifters and a good used stock cam? I have all lifters in order also to be put back in same spot. Last edited by HOGDADDY; 05-09-2010 at 11:57 PM.

05-10-2010, 12:02 AM	#9
spankbomb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 140	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition No truck work this week. Need to purchase some steel to complete the bridge and the upper links. Also, in the middle of repainting the exterior of the house. Finally, this weekend, inner ear infection 1, me 0. __________________ www.eastofaustin.com

05-10-2010, 10:17 AM	#10
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition i got nothing done also weather was crap around here

05-10-2010, 11:50 AM	#11
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition New motor in and 90% hooked up

05-10-2010, 12:10 PM	#12
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition Painted the engine for my T coupe.... Blue base, blue metalflake and the fogged along the edges with Sparklesence blue..... __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A

05-10-2010, 11:41 PM	#14
foamypirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 594	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition Got 4 new 235/75/15 Michelin LTX M/S2's mounted on my Rallys. Also replaced a thermostat-to-water-pipe O-ring on my 91' Accord. That stupid O-ring was causing the car do dump 1/2 gal of coolant every time I parked it, but was fine while running. Next, I'll probably be replacing the steering rack, as it seems to be dumping quite a bit of power steering fluid, and it's a little "loose". Got the worst mileage ever in my Accord (20mpg), and the best ever in my truck (13.5mpg). Last edited by foamypirate; 05-10-2010 at 11:42 PM.

05-11-2010, 12:10 AM	#15
grandpas73 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 7	Re: What did you get done 5/9/10 where is spring edition Went racing on saturday and won the main event.



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