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**N2TRUX** · 01-09-2006, 12:33 AM

Sorry for the late posting, I just got back in town. I was in Austin all weekend watching my daughter play volleyball. I didn't get until until late, and I didn't get anything done to my trucks.

What did you get done?

pugs · 01-09-2006, 12:40 AM

was sick most of the weekend and out searching local boneyards this past week for 3 on the tree shift linkage. hoping tofinish up the drivers door this week and get bac on the truck so i can start on the passengers side cab corner

SanitysBane · 01-09-2006, 12:42 AM

Thursday-Bought my '84 and dragged it home.
Friday-Pushed my '84 into the garage
Saterday-Pulled off the bed, took off all the exhaust hangers, gas tanks, and gas lines

Army_Dude · 01-09-2006, 12:43 AM

Whole interior pulled out and painted. New dash speakers. Changed pcv valve and breather. Hope to get it all back in soon.

Russell · 01-09-2006, 01:03 AM

Bought a new truck, but thats about it, lol

1987 Shortwide · 01-09-2006, 02:16 AM

worked on the truck just a little.
Went to a B-body meet with some buddies
test drove an 05 GTO

the only really cool thing is that I got appointed to do the vynil work on THE original '68 mustang Gas Rhonda car. It's at a local shop being totally restored and I'll be doing all the original gold leave graphics and all the other decals for it to be in a drag racing museum.

in case anyone's not familiar with the car...

Jonboy · 01-09-2006, 09:34 AM

I got one 89 Sub back on the road, got our '72 Blazer running, and pulled a bunch of stuff off of the "other" 89 Sub. A pretty full weekend. I am looking forward to being at work this week so I can relax.

live85 · 01-09-2006, 10:39 AM

I goofed off mostly and took the truck to the race track with a buddy Saturday. Doggone this thing is slow in the 1/8 mile. I have 2.73 gears and barely made it to second gear at the finish line. Ended up with a 10.64 @ 69mph. I NEED NEW GEARS!
BUT, I was able to beat a F**D ranger. hehe
My buddy made me feel real bad. He ran a 7.70 in a 2000 Silverado with a Turbo. He's Captkaos's brother.

Izzy · 01-09-2006, 10:40 AM

Cleaned the interior of the tahoe with Meguiars Dash Foam, that stuff works great.

I did yard work Sat/Sun moving around about 1000 lbs worth of rocks, raked up 6-30 gallon bags of leaves and cut the grass.

Slonaker · 01-09-2006, 11:44 AM

I spent Saturday and Sunday pulling the 305 out of my truck. I have a crate 350 waiting to go in. I plan to spend this week cleaning the engine compartment up, though it might have to wait until next weekend since it is dark when I get home from work every night.

I hope to drop the new one in this weekend or the weekend after. I can't wait to drive with an engine that does not leak, make odd noises, or smoke when I start it up. The extra 100 or so horsepower won't hurt either.

Slonaker

TEAM THC · 01-09-2006, 12:15 PM

I Put New Head Lights In My Wifes Minivan, Took Down The Christmaws Lights, And Put A New Starter In My '91 Toyota Camry.

79BIG10 · 01-09-2006, 05:25 PM

Front end rebuild started http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post1548188

SCOTI · 01-09-2006, 08:45 PM

I was so busy yesterday that I didn't visit the board until about 2:30am this morning.

Friday night I 'pre-assembled' the 350 I've been tinkering with in anticipation of a degreasing bath & metal etching (I didn't want a bunch of water getting to the bearings & internals). I got it all put together & taped up then spent most of Sat afternoon scrubbing..... rinsing..... drying . . .... repeat x 3. It's clean now!

I was going to spend Sun doing the metal etching so I could lay down some POR15 but one of my buddies had had other plans for me. I wound up helping him get his 198X Jeep road worthy because he needed to start driving it this week. I did a tune up (had to do 3 different parts store runs for incorrect or broken stuff

), wiper motor change-out, & installed fender flairs.

It wore me out & I didn't get anything more done to my motor which sucked. Next weekend is changing out the turn signal housings on the TransAm before I can touch my stuff.

84 400 · 01-09-2006, 09:30 PM

changed rear diff fluid in the 85 and jsut can't wait to drive the 84 agian. ahte to see her sitting under the coveddr in the garadege

75silverstep · 01-09-2006, 10:41 PM

Well Lets See ..stereo And Speakers Installed Now Need A Sub And Amp...couple Of Months Maybe...

82c10 · 01-09-2006, 11:00 PM

took the door panels out and dissassembled and spray painted one of them, yes regular spray paint, just to see how it looked flat black, other than that, not really nothing

rkarr · 01-10-2006, 11:21 PM

I rebuilt the differential (next time, I'll pay someone else to do it!!! Have you ever tried to set pinion depth and backlash?!?!?!)...
Cleaned and painted housing, painted and installed rear discs (with e-brake), Installed an Eaton limited-slip carrier, new ring and pinion (3.73's)... Rear-end=DONE.
Installed new stainless fuel tank from ECE (pricey, but really worth it!) that has a home for the fuel pump for my long-awaited 350 Ramjet (Have you guys seen the specs on this? This thing is awesome! Hit the key and she runs!!!!)

hotrodhomi · 01-11-2006, 08:46 PM

N2TRUX where are the pics of the motor?

rkarr · 02-01-2006, 01:54 AM

Saturday....

Sunday....

Project seems to be moving right along...

84 400 · 02-01-2006, 02:11 AM

i was finaly able to pull the rear bumper on the 84 and re attach my original plate light(rhe facorty hanger if no bumoper was ordered from the fact. I like the look as my tips stick out like a foot. and look bigger. hope to fab up a roll pan in auto shop in the spring.

rkarr · 02-01-2006, 02:17 AM

ttt

**N2TRUX** · 02-01-2006, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

N2TRUX where are the pics of the motor?

I started the install article hereLook inside

rkarr- I see you got the Ramjet installed in your 69 frame. Despite the picture being fuzzy it looks awesome. That March "ultra Drive" system looks killer...

Did you ever get the wheelbase issue settled?

rkarr · 02-07-2006, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I started the install article hereLook inside

rkarr- I see you got the Ramjet installed in your 69 frame. Despite the picture being fuzzy it looks awesome. That March "ultra Drive" system looks killer...

Did you ever get the wheelbase issue settled?

Thanks for the kind words!!!
Yes, i figured out the wheelbase... It'll either fit, or I will beat it ino submission!!!

rkarr · 02-07-2006, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I started the install article hereLook inside

rkarr- I see you got the Ramjet installed in your 69 frame. Despite the picture being fuzzy it looks awesome. That March "ultra Drive" system looks killer...

Did you ever get the wheelbase issue settled?

VERY nice article!!!
your truck is going to be SWEET!!!
BTW, who cares about 350 HP, whebn you have the 400 foot pound flat torque curve of that ramjet!
Keep up the good work.. And, btw, if you get the billit powdercoated with clear, you "shouldn't" have to worry about keeping it polished..

rkarr · 04-09-2006, 11:46 PM

TTT
Who got what done?

01-09-2006, 12:33 AM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	What did you get done? Sorry for the late posting, I just got back in town. I was in Austin all weekend watching my daughter play volleyball. I didn't get until until late, and I didn't get anything done to my trucks. What did you get done? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-09-2006 at 12:35 AM.

01-09-2006, 12:40 AM	#2
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: What did you get done? was sick most of the weekend and out searching local boneyards this past week for 3 on the tree shift linkage. hoping tofinish up the drivers door this week and get bac on the truck so i can start on the passengers side cab corner __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

01-09-2006, 12:42 AM	#3
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	Re: What did you get done? Thursday-Bought my '84 and dragged it home. Friday-Pushed my '84 into the garage Saterday-Pulled off the bed, took off all the exhaust hangers, gas tanks, and gas lines __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

01-09-2006, 12:43 AM	#4
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: What did you get done? Whole interior pulled out and painted. New dash speakers. Changed pcv valve and breather. Hope to get it all back in soon.

01-09-2006, 01:03 AM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What did you get done? Bought a new truck, but thats about it, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-09-2006, 02:16 AM	#6
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: What did you get done? worked on the truck just a little. Went to a B-body meet with some buddies test drove an 05 GTO the only really cool thing is that I got appointed to do the vynil work on THE original '68 mustang Gas Rhonda car. It's at a local shop being totally restored and I'll be doing all the original gold leave graphics and all the other decals for it to be in a drag racing museum. in case anyone's not familiar with the car... __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

01-09-2006, 09:34 AM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: What did you get done? I got one 89 Sub back on the road, got our '72 Blazer running, and pulled a bunch of stuff off of the "other" 89 Sub. A pretty full weekend. I am looking forward to being at work this week so I can relax. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-09-2006, 10:39 AM	#8
live85 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Minor, AL Posts: 91	Re: What did you get done? I goofed off mostly and took the truck to the race track with a buddy Saturday. Doggone this thing is slow in the 1/8 mile. I have 2.73 gears and barely made it to second gear at the finish line. Ended up with a 10.64 @ 69mph. I NEED NEW GEARS! BUT, I was able to beat a F*D ranger. hehe My buddy made me feel real bad. He ran a 7.70 in a 2000 Silverado with a Turbo. He's Captkaos's brother. __________________ Mike 1985 White Custom Deluxe LWB Early 70's 350 / stock turbo 350 2.73 open differential 10 bolt (yeehaw) Priceless sentimental value Last edited by live85; 01-09-2006 at 10:40 AM.*

01-09-2006, 10:40 AM	#9
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Re: What did you get done? Cleaned the interior of the tahoe with Meguiars Dash Foam, that stuff works great. I did yard work Sat/Sun moving around about 1000 lbs worth of rocks, raked up 6-30 gallon bags of leaves and cut the grass.

01-09-2006, 11:44 AM	#10
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: What did you get done? I spent Saturday and Sunday pulling the 305 out of my truck. I have a crate 350 waiting to go in. I plan to spend this week cleaning the engine compartment up, though it might have to wait until next weekend since it is dark when I get home from work every night. I hope to drop the new one in this weekend or the weekend after. I can't wait to drive with an engine that does not leak, make odd noises, or smoke when I start it up. The extra 100 or so horsepower won't hurt either. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-09-2006, 12:15 PM	#11
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: What did you get done? I Put New Head Lights In My Wifes Minivan, Took Down The Christmaws Lights, And Put A New Starter In My '91 Toyota Camry.

01-09-2006, 05:25 PM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: What did you get done? Front end rebuild started http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post1548188 __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-09-2006, 08:45 PM	#13
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,960	Re: What did you get done? I was so busy yesterday that I didn't visit the board until about 2:30am this morning. Friday night I 'pre-assembled' the 350 I've been tinkering with in anticipation of a degreasing bath & metal etching (I didn't want a bunch of water getting to the bearings & internals). I got it all put together & taped up then spent most of Sat afternoon scrubbing..... rinsing..... drying . . .... repeat x 3. It's clean now! I was going to spend Sun doing the metal etching so I could lay down some POR15 but one of my buddies had had other plans for me. I wound up helping him get his 198X Jeep road worthy because he needed to start driving it this week. I did a tune up (had to do 3 different parts store runs for incorrect or broken stuff ), wiper motor change-out, & installed fender flairs. It wore me out & I didn't get anything more done to my motor which sucked. Next weekend is changing out the turn signal housings on the TransAm before I can touch my stuff. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-09-2006, 09:30 PM	#14
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: What did you get done? changed rear diff fluid in the 85 and jsut can't wait to drive the 84 agian. ahte to see her sitting under the coveddr in the garadege __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-09-2006, 10:41 PM	#15
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: What did you get done? Well Lets See ..stereo And Speakers Installed Now Need A Sub And Amp...couple Of Months Maybe... __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .



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01-09-2006, 11:00 PM	#16
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: What did you get done? took the door panels out and dissassembled and spray painted one of them, yes regular spray paint, just to see how it looked flat black, other than that, not really nothing __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

01-10-2006, 11:21 PM	#17
rkarr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 152	Re: What did you get done? I rebuilt the differential (next time, I'll pay someone else to do it!!! Have you ever tried to set pinion depth and backlash?!?!?!)... Cleaned and painted housing, painted and installed rear discs (with e-brake), Installed an Eaton limited-slip carrier, new ring and pinion (3.73's)... Rear-end=DONE. Installed new stainless fuel tank from ECE (pricey, but really worth it!) that has a home for the fuel pump for my long-awaited 350 Ramjet (Have you guys seen the specs on this? This thing is awesome! Hit the key and she runs!!!!) __________________ Avatar is a pic of "Before"... Just wait.. ---------------- 1969 Fleetside: Shortened frame for SWB, ECE 4-6 drop. ECE SS tank. All new ECE suspension. Rebuilt 12 bolt 3:73 with Eaton Posi. Front and rear disc brakes. Ramjet 350 and 700r-4 trans. 20" Centerline wheels with Kumho 295/45/20 tires (I hope they fit). Progress pics: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...uck/?start=all ---------------- Seriously... It's nothing a large dose of cash can't fix... Right? After all, I can't take it with me when I go... Just gotta have enough to get there!!!

01-11-2006, 08:46 PM	#18
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: What did you get done? N2TRUX where are the pics of the motor? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-01-2006, 01:54 AM	#19
rkarr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 152	Re: What did you get done? Saturday.... Sunday.... Project seems to be moving right along... __________________ Avatar is a pic of "Before"... Just wait.. ---------------- 1969 Fleetside: Shortened frame for SWB, ECE 4-6 drop. ECE SS tank. All new ECE suspension. Rebuilt 12 bolt 3:73 with Eaton Posi. Front and rear disc brakes. Ramjet 350 and 700r-4 trans. 20" Centerline wheels with Kumho 295/45/20 tires (I hope they fit). Progress pics: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...uck/?start=all ---------------- Seriously... It's nothing a large dose of cash can't fix... Right? After all, I can't take it with me when I go... Just gotta have enough to get there!!!

02-01-2006, 02:11 AM	#20
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: What did you get done? i was finaly able to pull the rear bumper on the 84 and re attach my original plate light(rhe facorty hanger if no bumoper was ordered from the fact. I like the look as my tips stick out like a foot. and look bigger. hope to fab up a roll pan in auto shop in the spring. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-01-2006, 02:17 AM	#21
rkarr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 152	Re: What did you get done? ttt __________________ Avatar is a pic of "Before"... Just wait.. ---------------- 1969 Fleetside: Shortened frame for SWB, ECE 4-6 drop. ECE SS tank. All new ECE suspension. Rebuilt 12 bolt 3:73 with Eaton Posi. Front and rear disc brakes. Ramjet 350 and 700r-4 trans. 20" Centerline wheels with Kumho 295/45/20 tires (I hope they fit). Progress pics: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...uck/?start=all ---------------- Seriously... It's nothing a large dose of cash can't fix... Right? After all, I can't take it with me when I go... Just gotta have enough to get there!!!

04-09-2006, 11:46 PM	#25
rkarr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 152	Re: What did you get done? TTT Who got what done? __________________ Avatar is a pic of "Before"... Just wait.. ---------------- 1969 Fleetside: Shortened frame for SWB, ECE 4-6 drop. ECE SS tank. All new ECE suspension. Rebuilt 12 bolt 3:73 with Eaton Posi. Front and rear disc brakes. Ramjet 350 and 700r-4 trans. 20" Centerline wheels with Kumho 295/45/20 tires (I hope they fit). Progress pics: http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f2...uck/?start=all ---------------- Seriously... It's nothing a large dose of cash can't fix... Right? After all, I can't take it with me when I go... Just gotta have enough to get there!!!

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