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Tx Firefighter · 11-30-2008, 08:04 PM

I've been finishing up on my bumper project.

I wanted to big pipe bumper for my 3/4 ton work truck.

I spent the day spreading filler and getting it readt for primer.

It's got a hidden hitch that will be behind the license plate.

I hope to have it painted some time this week.

How about you ?

Bus Ted Knuckle · 11-30-2008, 08:12 PM

that's nice TX, I did not get much done...in-laws were in town for thanksgiving

ratrod67 · 11-30-2008, 08:17 PM

Looks great Tx. I feel sorry for the person who isn't paying attention and hits it.

Wife and kids went out of town to her parents for the holiday and I had a suprise when they returned. Pic is dark because it's dark outside.

magsnubby · 11-30-2008, 08:22 PM

Now that's a bumper.

I put brakes on the wife's Moosetang and rebuilt the brakes on my '56 Chevy sedan.

theyammieguy · 11-30-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrod67

Looks great Tx. I feel sorry for the person who isn't paying attention and hits it.

Wife and kids went out of town to her parents for the holiday and I had a suprise when they returned. Pic is dark because it's dark outside.

I just bought that same swingset. Going to assemble it a few days before christmas.

byrd · 11-30-2008, 08:51 PM

Well I finally got around to putting the 1.5" drop blocks in on my 69 driver and got most of the shock relocators installed, except for the top drivers side shock relocator bracket. The bracket is about 3/16" to narrow and will not let the shock slide into position!! Will be calling ECE in the morning. BTW the new drop looks sweet!! although it will most likely be next weekend before I can drive it and get pics. I also put on 1" spacers in the rear to get the wheels out a little more. My 69 didn't come with discs brakes and since I added discs in the front I found out I needed more offset in the rear and the wheels I ordered only had one back space option in the 15" size wheel

70c10 · 11-30-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by byrd

Well I finally got around to putting the 1.5" drop blocks in on my 69 driver and got most of the shock relocators installed, except for the top drivers side shock relocator bracket. The bracket is about 3/16" to narrow and will not let the shock slide into position!! Will be calling ECE in the morning. BTW the new drop looks sweet!! although it will most likely be next weekend before I can drive it and get pics.

Randy, got any pointers on removing the factory shock brackets? I'm planning to do the same thing this winter. I still need to decide on what height blocks. Did you grind them off with the bed still attached??

vectorit · 11-30-2008, 09:30 PM

Cleaned the garage, and went for a little ride on the scoot.

byrd · 11-30-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 70c10

Randy, got any pointers on removing the factory shock brackets? I'm planning to do the same thing this winter. I still need to decide on what height blocks. Did you grind them off with the bed still attached??

I used a 3" cut off tool, cut an X in them and hit them with an air chisel and the came right out, got them both out in about 10 minutes. Yes the bed is on. Adding the drop blocks after 4" springs makes it fun cause you almost can't get enough travel to fit the new u bolt in place because of the bump stop mount. Someone nabbed my 2' tall jack stands, so I had to do it with 3 short stands and two jacks

was a little tight, but I got them both done except for that dang upper shcok mount in about 3 hrs. I still have to check to see if I need to adjust the panhard bar to recenter the rear.

Painter D · 11-30-2008, 09:46 PM

Finally got around to cleaning my truck up, for the first time since it was painted.

70c10 · 12-01-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by byrd

I used a 3" cut off tool, cut an X in them and hit them with an air chisel and the came right out, got them both out in about 10 minutes. Yes the bed is on. Adding the drop blocks after 4" springs makes it fun cause you almost can't get enough travel to fit the new u bolt in place because of the bump stop mount. Someone nabbed my 2' tall jack stands, so I had to do it with 3 short stands and two jacks

was a little tight, but I got them both done except for that dang upper shcok mount in about 3 hrs. I still have to check to see if I need to adjust the panhard bar to recenter the rear.

Thanks

72BlckButy · 11-30-2008, 08:53 PM

Wow... that is a bumper, nice work!

theyammieguy · 11-30-2008, 09:02 PM

Got my wipers working and tore apart the rear brakes on the 68.
Polished the right fork on my roadstar and made the seat pan.
Rejetted the wife's GSXR.

tcb-1 · 11-30-2008, 09:08 PM

gained 5 lbs.

on the truck front, installed new points. was going to time and check dwell, but it decided to snow today.

Indyuke · 11-30-2008, 09:49 PM

Changed out a cracked head on the junkiest f**d ranger I have ever worked on. THAT was an ordeal!

yenko427 · 11-30-2008, 10:14 PM

Cleaned my truck and got out the never ending Christmas Lights. My wife has been at me for the last two weeks to get all the lights out get them ready. Nothing like National Lampoon Christmas at my house. Bring on the electric bill!

hdflstf · 11-30-2008, 11:08 PM

Been off since Tuesday. Finally did something today on Ol' Blue. Broke out the die grinder and a cutoff wheel - attacked the exhaust tips (ugly, rusty) and cut them off. Put on some stainless resonator tips. Look great and they did actually improve the exhaust sound (a little).

Sport/Truck · 11-30-2008, 11:20 PM

Finished my wiring to the starter, cleaned up my old junk brake lines (since Inline not cooperating, I'm not going to buy new ones).
Put the front fenders on.
s/t

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XXL · 12-01-2008, 12:41 AM

Nothing

MickMc · 12-01-2008, 03:27 AM

I picked up the 67 step from the exhaust shop, 3 inch exhaust sounds nice

Mocked up the tilt column.

Started on a custom brake pedal.

Mocked up the Hyra -boost. Drilled a couple of holes in the firewall.

Getting ready for discs up front.

Bent some more lines for the AC.

Mick

glock35ipsc · 12-01-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Nothing

Ha, I did the EXACT same thing!!!

Longhorn Man · 12-01-2008, 06:54 AM

I looked at them from inside the warm house.

HavinSomeFun · 12-01-2008, 09:04 AM

I drug my next project home.

Elephanthead · 12-01-2008, 10:58 AM

I pulled the wheel cylinders off my 67 C30 and cleaned them up, ordered a bunch of parts from rock auto to get some brake action going. I am replacing one and hoping a rebuild works on the other. Its got some goobers in the center of the cylinder, but I think it is small enough and centered enough not to bother the pistons. New shoes all around for this beast and lines and hardware, new drums for the front, I have to hope for the best for the rears since they are not available, they looked ok, I have seen worst.

greasy68 · 12-01-2008, 01:26 PM

I took two magnaflows and some straight pipe to the exhaust shop and had the mufflers and dumps welded up, pulled out the sway bar sanded and painted it and replaced the bushings, pulled out my inner fender wells and sanded and painted them, found out i had a leaky heater core and ordered a new one, and left the charger in the garage and drove the crap out of my truck. Ran out of gas with the gauge showing 1/4 tank, ordered a new fuel gauge. Ate some turkey.

11-30-2008, 08:04 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	What did you accomplish the weekend ? I've been finishing up on my bumper project. I wanted to big pipe bumper for my 3/4 ton work truck. I spent the day spreading filler and getting it readt for primer. It's got a hidden hitch that will be behind the license plate. I hope to have it painted some time this week. How about you ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-30-2008, 08:12 PM	#2
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? that's nice TX, I did not get much done...in-laws were in town for thanksgiving __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

11-30-2008, 08:17 PM	#3
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Looks great Tx. I feel sorry for the person who isn't paying attention and hits it. Wife and kids went out of town to her parents for the holiday and I had a suprise when they returned. Pic is dark because it's dark outside. Attached Images

11-30-2008, 08:22 PM	#4
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Now that's a bumper. I put brakes on the wife's Moosetang and rebuilt the brakes on my '56 Chevy sedan.

11-30-2008, 09:30 PM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Cleaned the garage, and went for a little ride on the scoot. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-30-2008, 09:46 PM	#10
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Finally got around to cleaning my truck up, for the first time since it was painted. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

11-30-2008, 08:53 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Wow... that is a bumper, nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-30-2008, 09:02 PM	#13
theyammieguy accepting donations Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: houston tx Posts: 521	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Got my wipers working and tore apart the rear brakes on the 68. Polished the right fork on my roadstar and made the seat pan. Rejetted the wife's GSXR. __________________ 1999 Yamaha roadstar 1600 chop. (in progress.) See my builds here>http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n238/nickrp_2006/ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas." David Crockett

11-30-2008, 09:08 PM	#14
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? gained 5 lbs. on the truck front, installed new points. was going to time and check dwell, but it decided to snow today. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

11-30-2008, 09:49 PM	#15
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Changed out a cracked head on the junkiest f**d ranger I have ever worked on. THAT was an ordeal!

11-30-2008, 10:14 PM	#16
yenko427 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sweeny,Texas Posts: 96	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Cleaned my truck and got out the never ending Christmas Lights. My wife has been at me for the last two weeks to get all the lights out get them ready. Nothing like National Lampoon Christmas at my house. Bring on the electric bill!

11-30-2008, 11:08 PM	#17
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Been off since Tuesday. Finally did something today on Ol' Blue. Broke out the die grinder and a cutoff wheel - attacked the exhaust tips (ugly, rusty) and cut them off. Put on some stainless resonator tips. Look great and they did actually improve the exhaust sound (a little).

11-30-2008, 11:20 PM	#18
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Finished my wiring to the starter, cleaned up my old junk brake lines (since Inline not cooperating, I'm not going to buy new ones). Put the front fenders on. s/t [URL=http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01533wx2.jpg] __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe. Last edited by Sport/Truck; 11-30-2008 at 11:23 PM.

12-01-2008, 12:41 AM	#19
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? Nothing __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

12-01-2008, 03:27 AM	#20
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? I picked up the 67 step from the exhaust shop, 3 inch exhaust sounds nice Mocked up the tilt column. Started on a custom brake pedal. Mocked up the Hyra -boost. Drilled a couple of holes in the firewall. Getting ready for discs up front. Bent some more lines for the AC. Mick Last edited by MickMc; 12-01-2008 at 01:44 PM.



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12-01-2008, 06:54 AM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? I looked at them from inside the warm house.

12-01-2008, 09:04 AM	#23
HavinSomeFun Still Just Havin Some Fun! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma Posts: 1,145	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? I drug my next project home. __________________ a green one with some stuff done to it....

12-01-2008, 10:58 AM	#24
Elephanthead Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 187	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? I pulled the wheel cylinders off my 67 C30 and cleaned them up, ordered a bunch of parts from rock auto to get some brake action going. I am replacing one and hoping a rebuild works on the other. Its got some goobers in the center of the cylinder, but I think it is small enough and centered enough not to bother the pistons. New shoes all around for this beast and lines and hardware, new drums for the front, I have to hope for the best for the rears since they are not available, they looked ok, I have seen worst.

12-01-2008, 01:26 PM	#25
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: What did you accomplish the weekend ? I took two magnaflows and some straight pipe to the exhaust shop and had the mufflers and dumps welded up, pulled out the sway bar sanded and painted it and replaced the bushings, pulled out my inner fender wells and sanded and painted them, found out i had a leaky heater core and ordered a new one, and left the charger in the garage and drove the crap out of my truck. Ran out of gas with the gauge showing 1/4 tank, ordered a new fuel gauge. Ate some turkey. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

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