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**old Rusty C10** · 05-17-2009, 09:11 PM

i was busy all weekend yall?

vern350 · 05-17-2009, 09:48 PM

Got a new boat this weekend, so I tried it out twice with the nice weather. 1980 Chris Craft scorpion 210. Has a good old small block chevy in it. Put a starter in the 81 shortbox that clears the headers, and worked on the 87 plow truck. Plow truck is almost ready for a safety.

LiveAnimals · 05-17-2009, 09:51 PM

Finished lowering Ol' Yeller

LiveAnimals · 05-17-2009, 09:51 PM

Oh and I bought these

*78 Chevyrado* · 05-17-2009, 10:00 PM

Got new tires on the truck on Friday. The old ones turned out to be way out of round so they credited me and I got this set for $120 out the door. I wanted bigger tires but these were a good deal so I went with it, I'll go bigger next set.

flamingbig10 · 05-17-2009, 10:17 PM

Today I went to a car show with 300 plus entries there was some decent cars and wile I was at show and look around at other truck for some new ideas for my truck so I decided I didn't like the braided hose covers anymore so the first thing I did when I got home was, taking them off

87Lowrider · 05-17-2009, 10:18 PM

Cleaned up the '87 and took it to a local annual cruis-in Saturday night.

She won Best truck!!

Went to second half of even all day today. Had 192 entries. The '87 won top 25 in the '80 - Current vehicles class.

Check out the gallery of some of the vehicles present.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...at=861&ppuser=

OH, and got a nice sunburn in the process.

Kenny

flamingbig10 · 05-17-2009, 10:30 PM

before

after

vern350 · 05-17-2009, 10:37 PM

engine bay looks much better flamingbig10

bigblock73 · 05-17-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vern350

engine bay looks much better flamingbig10

I agree, now if the t-bars for the VC and the diamond plate were to dissappear...it would look 110% better.

pokethesmot · 05-17-2009, 10:45 PM

i got this made

**N2TRUX** · 05-17-2009, 10:56 PM

Poke- You going night fishing or what?

I spent the weekend working. I rode with my daughter to the Saturn dealership to get her oil changed, then to our local tire shop to get her tires rotated.
I ran service calls Saturday evening, and today.

Managed to do a few honey do's this morning and washed daily drivers this evening.

flamingbig10 · 05-17-2009, 11:55 PM

thanks big block and vern, Tomorrow I might go get some ARP stainless valve covers bolts

dammitmitchell · 05-18-2009, 12:31 AM

poke just a hing from a former jeep junkie... to protect round lights with a mesh cover the mesh must be suspended in a distance farther away from the light then the mesh can flex..
* i run mesh behind solid grill slats) otherwise the mest will only serve to hold cooked insects and retain the broken glass...

p.s. i went to a christian mens conference and i had an incredible time finding myself again...
no truck work

pokethesmot · 05-18-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

poke just a hing from a former jeep junkie... to protect round lights with a mesh cover the mesh must be suspended in a distance farther away from the light then the mesh can flex..
* i run mesh behind solid grill slats) otherwise the mest will only serve to hold cooked insects and retain the broken glass...

p.s. i went to a christian mens conference and i had an incredible time finding myself again...
no truck work

the chicken wire is just added support lol

heavychevy79 · 05-18-2009, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

poke just a hing from a former jeep junkie... to protect round lights with a mesh cover the mesh must be suspended in a distance farther away from the light then the mesh can flex..
* i run mesh behind solid grill slats) otherwise the mest will only serve to hold cooked insects and retain the broken glass...

p.s. i went to a christian mens conference and i had an incredible time finding myself again...
no truck work

Yeah the chicken wire is kinda holding the lights in, I won't tell anyone that the frame is made of particle board. oops.

I got my drop spindles installed, how yall like it?
Sorry for the night pics.

S10Fan · 05-18-2009, 05:13 AM

Finally got around to painting my rally wheels. The wheels are SPI Orange single stage. I've narrowed down the truck's color choices to 3. The orange wheels will be a very good contrast to the truck's future color. So, what colors are in the running? You guys will have to wait a couple 3 months.

S10Fan · 05-18-2009, 05:33 AM

Here's another in progress shot. I need to get a really good shot of these, the gloss and deep rich color is unbelievable.

rod86 · 05-18-2009, 05:53 AM

got my chassis stripped down bare, the diff in pieces. front suspension in bits too all ready to be cleaned and blasted then painting..

D13 · 05-18-2009, 06:06 AM

Started working on the floor of my parts shed. Started stripping front suspension for my tractor that needs doing before the next truck project (it currently owns all the garage space). Hung closet doors in my daughter's room - now just blinds and finish the trim work and she'll be back in it after 3 years! NO MOLD SMELL (NO MORE DEAD CRITTERS IN THE WALLS).

Keith Seymore · 05-18-2009, 08:37 AM

Got the rest of the rally wheels painted and installed; pulled the speedo cable and lubed it, fixed the LH turn signal (which had stopped cancelling) - and - cleaned up the steering wheel and painted the steering column!

Oh - got all the lights burning, too (one back up lamp, both front side markers and both rear side markers were burned out).

swb85 · 05-18-2009, 09:27 AM

Vacuumed/cleaned out the truck's interior for the first time since winter came.....yuck! Got the "project season" dirt/dust cleaned off the camaro and fired/broke in the new motor. Got some good street tuning done and am just about ready to make some motor passes.

[IMG]http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k57/jmm98ls...

69BBsuburban · 05-18-2009, 10:37 AM

Busy painting this all weekend.....

I'll be pinstriping around the flames tonight with white.

tvblazer78 · 05-18-2009, 11:02 AM

That car sounds good!

Well it was wet about all weekend, but we did make it out to see the dam with all the gates open. The last time they did this is was over 5 years ago and it was only open for 4 days, this time is was open over a week, very cool to see. It you look at the top of the dam you can see all the people looking at this.

pcmcobra · 05-18-2009, 11:18 AM

Finally got my truck back...had it at the shop that did my exhaust. Started hearing a squealing/squeaking noise a couple weeks ago.
Seemed to be leaking exhaust collector, got new gaskets from s&p ($$$), and now no squeaking, but SES light is still on, might need to replace that pass. side 02 sensor.
Washed it and put it back in garage. Can't wait for this weekend, got family and friends coming and staying at the beach for a few days.

05-17-2009, 09:11 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,288	What did you get done 5/17/09 edition i was busy all weekend yall? __________________ 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!!

05-17-2009, 09:48 PM	#2
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Got a new boat this weekend, so I tried it out twice with the nice weather. 1980 Chris Craft scorpion 210. Has a good old small block chevy in it. Put a starter in the 81 shortbox that clears the headers, and worked on the 87 plow truck. Plow truck is almost ready for a safety. Attached Images Last edited by vern350; 05-17-2009 at 09:48 PM.

05-17-2009, 09:51 PM	#3
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Finished lowering Ol' Yeller __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

05-17-2009, 09:51 PM	#4
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Oh and I bought these __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

05-17-2009, 10:00 PM	#5
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Got new tires on the truck on Friday. The old ones turned out to be way out of round so they credited me and I got this set for $120 out the door. I wanted bigger tires but these were a good deal so I went with it, I'll go bigger next set.

05-17-2009, 10:17 PM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Today I went to a car show with 300 plus entries there was some decent cars and wile I was at show and look around at other truck for some new ideas for my truck so I decided I didn't like the braided hose covers anymore so the first thing I did when I got home was, taking them off __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-17-2009, 10:18 PM	#7
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Cleaned up the '87 and took it to a local annual cruis-in Saturday night. She won Best truck!! Went to second half of even all day today. Had 192 entries. The '87 won top 25 in the '80 - Current vehicles class. Check out the gallery of some of the vehicles present. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...at=861&ppuser= OH, and got a nice sunburn in the process. Kenny __________________ 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

05-17-2009, 10:30 PM	#8
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition before after __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-17-2009, 10:37 PM	#9
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition engine bay looks much better flamingbig10

05-17-2009, 10:45 PM	#11
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition i got this made __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

05-17-2009, 10:56 PM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Poke- You going night fishing or what? I spent the weekend working. I rode with my daughter to the Saturn dealership to get her oil changed, then to our local tire shop to get her tires rotated. I ran service calls Saturday evening, and today. Managed to do a few honey do's this morning and washed daily drivers this evening. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-17-2009, 11:55 PM	#13
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition thanks big block and vern, Tomorrow I might go get some ARP stainless valve covers bolts __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-18-2009, 12:31 AM	#14
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition poke just a hing from a former jeep junkie... to protect round lights with a mesh cover the mesh must be suspended in a distance farther away from the light then the mesh can flex.. * i run mesh behind solid grill slats) otherwise the mest will only serve to hold cooked insects and retain the broken glass... p.s. i went to a christian mens conference and i had an incredible time finding myself again... no truck work __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

05-18-2009, 05:13 AM	#17
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Finally got around to painting my rally wheels. The wheels are SPI Orange single stage. I've narrowed down the truck's color choices to 3. The orange wheels will be a very good contrast to the truck's future color. So, what colors are in the running? You guys will have to wait a couple 3 months. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ 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.

05-18-2009, 05:33 AM	#18
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Here's another in progress shot. I need to get a really good shot of these, the gloss and deep rich color is unbelievable. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ 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.



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05-18-2009, 05:53 AM	#19
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition got my chassis stripped down bare, the diff in pieces. front suspension in bits too all ready to be cleaned and blasted then painting.. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

05-18-2009, 06:06 AM	#20
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Started working on the floor of my parts shed. Started stripping front suspension for my tractor that needs doing before the next truck project (it currently owns all the garage space). Hung closet doors in my daughter's room - now just blinds and finish the trim work and she'll be back in it after 3 years! NO MOLD SMELL (NO MORE DEAD CRITTERS IN THE WALLS). __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

05-18-2009, 08:37 AM	#21
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,194	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Got the rest of the rally wheels painted and installed; pulled the speedo cable and lubed it, fixed the LH turn signal (which had stopped cancelling) - and - cleaned up the steering wheel and painted the steering column! Oh - got all the lights burning, too (one back up lamp, both front side markers and both rear side markers were burned out). __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

05-18-2009, 10:37 AM	#23
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Busy painting this all weekend..... I'll be pinstriping around the flames tonight with white. __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A Last edited by 69BBsuburban; 05-18-2009 at 10:38 AM.

05-18-2009, 11:02 AM	#24
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition That car sounds good! Well it was wet about all weekend, but we did make it out to see the dam with all the gates open. The last time they did this is was over 5 years ago and it was only open for 4 days, this time is was open over a week, very cool to see. It you look at the top of the dam you can see all the people looking at this. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-18-2009, 11:18 AM	#25
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: What did you get done 5/17/09 edition Finally got my truck back...had it at the shop that did my exhaust. Started hearing a squealing/squeaking noise a couple weeks ago. Seemed to be leaking exhaust collector, got new gaskets from s&p ($$$), and now no squeaking, but SES light is still on, might need to replace that pass. side 02 sensor. Washed it and put it back in garage. Can't wait for this weekend, got family and friends coming and staying at the beach for a few days. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

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