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09-17-2005, 05:22 PM
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Java Mechanic
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Martinsburg, WV
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WDYGD This Weekend
My turn... lol
I know, it's early yet, but I'm happy (and I have a date, but that's another story) .. I fixed a bunch of wiring issues in the truck and got my new instrument panel installed. It's definatly a redneck-special truck, but it's getting kind of a cool edge to it.  BTW: Does anyone know where I can get the spring for the horn button so I can hook it up right?
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09-17-2005, 07:45 PM
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Keep On Truckin'
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Buda, Texas
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Finished buttoning up the one-piece glass installation, installed Mazda Miata side view mirrors, found out I had the wrong rear bumper brackets, went to a swap meet, fixed the neighbor's flat tire on the lawn mower and did some chores around the house.
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Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire..... |
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09-17-2005, 09:57 PM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Topped many trees, cut and stacked much firewood, cleaned up a lot of debris scattered around my yard. Replace the mailbox, satellite dish and found my hot tub under a pecan a cherry AND an oak tree. But other than using my truck to skid logs, I didn't get to work on it very much.
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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09-17-2005, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada
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I put the truck up in the air and pulled the fuel tank to clean it out. Somehow I got about 30 litres of water in it (underbed tank). Left it out to complete a modification on it the first of the week. On another note I am going to a local car show tomorrow and taking the truck on the trailer. The truck towing the trailer is the one that is broken down, right now.
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09-18-2005, 01:27 AM
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Registered Cruiser
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Las Vegas NV
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I washed it, and took it to a show..
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09-18-2005, 09:13 AM
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Where's my beer?
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
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I adjusted on the carb some yesterday and have almost got the off cruise stumble gone. Other than that, just a dump run yesterday.
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70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K |
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09-18-2005, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
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i'm in the process of getting the new drivetrain in. will post links to pics later.
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If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. |
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09-18-2005, 01:14 PM
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R.I.P. E.S.L.L.
  
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA.
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1971 Custom C/20  1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God. |
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09-18-2005, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Bolted the oil pan on the 383, yep she's still on the engine stand. Need to get distributor refurbished, I plan to install a Crane XR1 solid-state module to replace the points, an advance kit, gear, cap/rotor and new vacuum advance canister.
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'72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.   
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09-18-2005, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Glendale Arizona
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I finally got the hedders and dual exhaust put on my 70. I love the way it sounds now
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09-18-2005, 02:40 PM
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fugedaboutit
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Gresham, OR
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Wet sanding on my new paint job. 2000 grit is slow going but got the bed done!
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Currently truckless 
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09-18-2005, 11:13 PM
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Car Truck Bike Nut
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Suffolk Virginia
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Cut a patch panel off rear of 70 fender, it needed small patch, welded that in, welded it to 72 fender as well as welding a front patch, too easy to burn through, I'm doing something wrong. Sheet metal work is lot of welding and grinding, takes some time. Took radiator brace and LF fender off 70, gonna clean engine compartment.
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Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer 
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09-19-2005, 12:29 AM
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Location: Sacramento CA
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Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck. |
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09-19-2005, 07:28 AM
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Location: Center City, MN, USA
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Cut back to good metal and grind ALL the paint off of the area you are welding. The black stuff on the patch, assuming you bought one with the EDP coating, is ok to weld.
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'70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN |
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09-19-2005, 07:36 AM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Azle, Texas
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I did the same thing to my slot mags when I first got them. First step was to scrub them with a scotchbrite and running water. Finish up with "Neverdull". The neverdull is a polishing wad, available at Wal-Mart or any similar place for about 4 bucks in the automotive cleaning products section. It's like polishing cotton. You tear off a piece and rub with it and the shine appears. My wheels looked similar to his and now look literally brand new.
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09-19-2005, 09:08 AM
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R.I.P. E.S.L.L.
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I used Scotch brite, a buffer wheel, Mothers Powerball, and plenty of Budweiser.
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1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God. |
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09-19-2005, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
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Go get a Powerball to get your wheels that shiny. That thing is sweet. Hook it to your drill and go to town. Find a better way to workout your arms.
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If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. |
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09-19-2005, 09:23 AM
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Java Mechanic
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Martinsburg, WV
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Late entry -- I'll have to get a picture of this ...
I scraped a very, very thin layer of bondo off my bedside and found a buckshot pattern. Guess someone thought it looked like a goose.
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Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 .... |
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09-19-2005, 03:02 PM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Got my intake installed and finally got the truck running again after 3 months of sitting. Today I drove it to work, longest trip since I started tearing it apart almost 3 years ago
 Here's the link to more pics of it The Link 
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1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 09-19-2005 at 03:07 PM. |
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09-19-2005, 03:23 PM
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Dusted the cobwebs off of her and drove her to my company picnic,
most of the peeps I work w/ thought I was joking about her since it has never been driven to work, got quite a few of these > D@MN!
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Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 09-19-2005 at 03:24 PM. |
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09-19-2005, 03:33 PM
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Back in the sticks
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Fordland, MO
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Hmm, lets see, Initiated 38 new CPO's Thursday night, the same night my fuel pump went out on the '71, so replaced that Friday, Saturday worked on an oil leak on the VW(no joy), Sunday filled all the driver side trim holes on the Blazer, finished up the passenger bed side patch and drank lots of Bud Light!!
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1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty |
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