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67ChevyRedneck · 01-23-2006, 10:14 AM

I don't get to post under one of these that often, and I didn't see one started..... so here goes.

I went to advance and picked up a few things for the '67. They actually had a voltage regulator for my truck on the shelf

AND AND AND they had two parts people who knew what they were even talking about. The one guy told me I could go to GM and still get the parts to rebuild mine

(I just took the new one.) I also changed my thermostat from 195 to 180. Cleaned up my tailight buckets for paint.... little things

I needed to decide to continue my quest for a new 5 lug rear end (that hasn't been going well) or replace my new 5 lug spindles with ECE 6 lugs. Pulled the cover on the rear end. Clean as a whistle and no signs of wear..... Cleaned up and painted the cover and bolts and put 'er all back together with a new seal and gear oil. Two days and she didn't drip

I must have done something wrong

Guess I'm going with the 6 lug rotors.

Anyone else?

Lippyp · 01-23-2006, 10:27 AM

Made some rust holes bigger, see my post!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-23-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Lippyp

Made some rust holes bigger, see my post!

I've done that before (more times than I actually care to remember)

70GMCer · 01-23-2006, 10:48 AM

Continued on the body work on the truck. I just have the cab top and right door to put in primer. Then, the fun part starts, "Block Sanding".....

Still hoping to get this in paint by "Spring".......

Zumo · 01-23-2006, 10:49 AM

Posted my progress in a seperate post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=186819

*FormerMember* · 01-23-2006, 10:54 AM

Sent the truck off for paint, after I finished shaving the firewall.

boundstaffpress · 01-23-2006, 10:55 AM

In a quest to get my headlights to work, I dissasembled, cleaned, regreased and reassembeled my headlight switch. Worked like new. Still no lights. Traced my problem to my dimmer switch burried in cow manure on the floor. When I pulled the wires, the switch body (pot metal) crumbled, so I made a short jumper wire, and presto I have lights.

409biscayne · 01-23-2006, 12:02 PM

Picked up my brackets and headers from the powder coaters , ceramic coat for the headers . Nothing like new powder coat

Bought a good running 454 with 61k orig , never apart , complete fan to flywheel , can't have enough big blocks laying around . Pulled the valve covers and rolled over to tdc on the 396 , getting ready to change out intake and distributor , if it ever warms up here . Not too much done , but it's a start .

roughedup72 · 01-23-2006, 12:29 PM

Took the trash to the dump, on the way home noticed the truck filling like it was slowing down on its own, just before pulling into the driveway I put it into nuetral to let it coast and she came to a stop on her own, Parked it, jacked it up, removed the tires then the brake calipers and told my wife I was headed to advance and she told me that I should take a cot and sleep up there. She also needed the belts replaced on her car so I did that, what a PITA, Next day went and got my calipers replaced them and today I preassure washed 34 years of grease and dirt off from under the truck. Also took the kids to the circuss on saturday and was still told I wasn't spending enough time with the family.

Alvin · 01-23-2006, 12:53 PM

I finished up enlarging the holes for the lower control arm u-bolts (new bolts are bigger!), then I cleaned up the brake dust shields, then got help from a friend and put the shafts in all the control arms. A few more pieces and the front end is going back together!

nutsforchevys · 01-23-2006, 03:20 PM

Went to Waco Autorama yesterday with my 2 sons. They really enjoyed the show. My youngest favorite was the motorcycle from American Chopper that they built for that skinny chick from Eddy Tx. Finally enjoyed the rain. It has been a long time since we have had any.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-23-2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nutsforchevys

Went to Waco Autorama yesterday with my 2 sons. They really enjoyed the show. My youngest favorite was the motorcycle from American Chopper that they built for that skinny chick from Eddy Tx. Finally enjoyed the rain. It has been a long time since we have had any.

I went to a tim mcgraw concert in Charlotte last summer, they had the "liberty" bike there.... that thing was beautiful

70rs/ss · 01-23-2006, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I don't get to post under one of these that often, and I didn't see one started..... so here goes.

I went to advance and picked up a few things for the '67. They actually had a voltage regulator for my truck on the shelf

AND AND AND they had two parts people who knew what they were even talking about. The one guy told me I could go to GM and still get the parts to rebuild mine

(I just took the new one.) I also changed my thermostat from 195 to 180. Cleaned up my tailight buckets for paint.... little things

I needed to decide to continue my quest for a new 5 lug rear end (that hasn't been going well) or replace my new 5 lug spindles with ECE 6 lugs. Pulled the cover on the rear end. Clean as a whistle and no signs of wear..... Cleaned up and painted the cover and bolts and put 'er all back together with a new seal and gear oil. Two days and she didn't drip

I must have done something wrong

Guess I'm going with the 6 lug rotors.

Anyone else?

You know if you are serious about 5-lug you can order a set of axles from summit for like $200. I put 5-lug curries in a 68 3:73 posi and I love em. It is cheaper or at least close to the same $$$ and you'll then have the more common 5 on 5 rather than the 6-lug. Either way, it is up to you, I just wanted to offer my help in our quest!! I just drove my new K5 home and cleaned out the garage as well as putting the 20's on my 454SS truck. I worked all day and watched my Steelers get into the Super Bowl, so the rest was just icing on the cake!!

pebbleboy · 01-23-2006, 07:49 PM

Saturday I worked as usuall.

Sunday I took half my truck apart to hook up the washer bottle I got from Billsbowtie. It took me twice as long to get every thing off and back on then fixing the washer lines. It only sprays half the time so I may need a new pump.

Painted the speedo and Gas gauge needle since they were out. Now the gas guage is stuck at half full.

Also tried aliging the hood but ended up just about back where I started since it wanted to hit the cowl instead of shut right. Also put the shift indicator also form billsbowtie on so I know where I going.

So I think I broke as much as I fixed.

matthufham · 01-23-2006, 08:14 PM

well it rained here and ended our blistering hot drought of a winter. we're still on a burn ban though.

**Palf70Step** · 01-23-2006, 09:03 PM

Did nothing except sit and lay around waiting for this foot and eardrum to heal.

68cajun · 01-23-2006, 09:04 PM

This is mine: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=186987

Rollie396 · 01-23-2006, 09:29 PM

unfortunately I had to work all weekend so nada was done.
I guarantee I'll be posting some this coming weekend though

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69TowRig · 01-24-2006, 01:21 AM

Finished rebuilding and adjusting the Rochester 2GV.
Took the Blazer to Firestone and had a set of 32x11.50R15 Goodyear MT/Rs installed.
Swapped clogged 2-row radiator for 4-row, zip-tied into place while I await brackets from LMC.
Drove the Blazer more than 100 miles. That's 5x as far as I have ever driven it. I *almost* trust it.

Fastfun · 01-24-2006, 06:39 PM

I spent all weekend at Barret-Jackson Auction watching people spend ungodly amounts of money on cars.

69TowRig · 01-24-2006, 11:58 PM

Pics of my new tires:

CoolRide · 01-25-2006, 12:38 AM

I got my 67 c10 running and drove it home from my folks. Still needs a little timing work, but I'll get her.

uk72step · 01-25-2006, 04:15 PM

Stripped the whole interior, carpets, seat, dash bits, cluster, steering column the works, out of the 72. Gas tank to come out and she's ready for the cab lift off. Have pics, will post when i get my software sorted out to update website..

Cheers
Lee

01-23-2006, 10:14 AM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Weekend Progress Anyone? I don't get to post under one of these that often, and I didn't see one started..... so here goes. I went to advance and picked up a few things for the '67. They actually had a voltage regulator for my truck on the shelf AND AND AND they had two parts people who knew what they were even talking about. The one guy told me I could go to GM and still get the parts to rebuild mine (I just took the new one.) I also changed my thermostat from 195 to 180. Cleaned up my tailight buckets for paint.... little things I needed to decide to continue my quest for a new 5 lug rear end (that hasn't been going well) or replace my new 5 lug spindles with ECE 6 lugs. Pulled the cover on the rear end. Clean as a whistle and no signs of wear..... Cleaned up and painted the cover and bolts and put 'er all back together with a new seal and gear oil. Two days and she didn't drip I must have done something wrong Guess I'm going with the 6 lug rotors. Anyone else? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-23-2006 at 10:16 AM.

01-23-2006, 10:27 AM	#2
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Made some rust holes bigger, see my post! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

01-23-2006, 10:48 AM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Continued on the body work on the truck. I just have the cab top and right door to put in primer. Then, the fun part starts, "Block Sanding"..... Still hoping to get this in paint by "Spring"....... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

01-23-2006, 10:49 AM	#5
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Posted my progress in a seperate post. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=186819 __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles Last edited by Zumo; 01-23-2006 at 10:49 AM.

01-23-2006, 10:54 AM	#6
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Sent the truck off for paint, after I finished shaving the firewall.

01-23-2006, 10:55 AM	#7
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? In a quest to get my headlights to work, I dissasembled, cleaned, regreased and reassembeled my headlight switch. Worked like new. Still no lights. Traced my problem to my dimmer switch burried in cow manure on the floor. When I pulled the wires, the switch body (pot metal) crumbled, so I made a short jumper wire, and presto I have lights. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

01-23-2006, 12:02 PM	#8
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Picked up my brackets and headers from the powder coaters , ceramic coat for the headers . Nothing like new powder coat Bought a good running 454 with 61k orig , never apart , complete fan to flywheel , can't have enough big blocks laying around . Pulled the valve covers and rolled over to tdc on the 396 , getting ready to change out intake and distributor , if it ever warms up here . Not too much done , but it's a start . __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

01-23-2006, 12:29 PM	#9
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Took the trash to the dump, on the way home noticed the truck filling like it was slowing down on its own, just before pulling into the driveway I put it into nuetral to let it coast and she came to a stop on her own, Parked it, jacked it up, removed the tires then the brake calipers and told my wife I was headed to advance and she told me that I should take a cot and sleep up there. She also needed the belts replaced on her car so I did that, what a PITA, Next day went and got my calipers replaced them and today I preassure washed 34 years of grease and dirt off from under the truck. Also took the kids to the circuss on saturday and was still told I wasn't spending enough time with the family. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

01-23-2006, 12:53 PM	#10
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? I finished up enlarging the holes for the lower control arm u-bolts (new bolts are bigger!), then I cleaned up the brake dust shields, then got help from a friend and put the shafts in all the control arms. A few more pieces and the front end is going back together! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

01-23-2006, 03:20 PM	#11
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Went to Waco Autorama yesterday with my 2 sons. They really enjoyed the show. My youngest favorite was the motorcycle from American Chopper that they built for that skinny chick from Eddy Tx. Finally enjoyed the rain. It has been a long time since we have had any. __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

01-23-2006, 08:14 PM	#15
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? well it rained here and ended our blistering hot drought of a winter. we're still on a burn ban though.

01-23-2006, 09:03 PM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,817	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Did nothing except sit and lay around waiting for this foot and eardrum to heal. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-23-2006, 09:04 PM	#17
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? This is mine: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=186987 __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

01-23-2006, 09:29 PM	#18
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? unfortunately I had to work all weekend so nada was done. I guarantee I'll be posting some this coming weekend though . __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

01-24-2006, 01:21 AM	#19
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Finished rebuilding and adjusting the Rochester 2GV. Took the Blazer to Firestone and had a set of 32x11.50R15 Goodyear MT/Rs installed. Swapped clogged 2-row radiator for 4-row, zip-tied into place while I await brackets from LMC. Drove the Blazer more than 100 miles. That's 5x as far as I have ever driven it. I almost trust it. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...



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01-24-2006, 06:39 PM	#20
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? I spent all weekend at Barret-Jackson Auction watching people spend ungodly amounts of money on cars.

01-24-2006, 11:58 PM	#21
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Pics of my new tires: __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

01-25-2006, 12:38 AM	#22
CoolRide Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 85	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? I got my 67 c10 running and drove it home from my folks. Still needs a little timing work, but I'll get her.

01-25-2006, 04:15 PM	#23
uk72step outta the car velocityboy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 112	Re: Weekend Progress Anyone? Stripped the whole interior, carpets, seat, dash bits, cluster, steering column the works, out of the 72. Gas tank to come out and she's ready for the cab lift off. Have pics, will post when i get my software sorted out to update website.. Cheers Lee __________________ ..give it a turn here, take some wedge out there, we'll win some races...

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