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**N2TRUX** · 03-05-2006, 11:20 PM

I had a crazy week at work that I don't care to remember. I'm just glad that it's behind me so I can move on.

This week is the start of my daughters Spring Break. Since she has a big volleyball tournament next weekend we can't go out of town. I decided to take her somewhere this weekend. We took her to Moody Gardens in Galveston, then spent a while at the beach. It still to cold to go in the water, so we looked for sand dollars along the shore.

Today I spent some time working in my yard. Not as much as I wanted because I got called to work. I did get some annuals and perennials in my front beds.

I also added another segment to my article-77 Cheyenne meets Ramjet 350

What did you get done?

82c10 · 03-05-2006, 11:23 PM

nothin much, will write about it later

bigblock73 · 03-05-2006, 11:38 PM

I finally made some progesss on Yeller!

After many non returned phone calls, un-met deadlines, and poor customer service...I have decided to switch painters. I got a referral from a customer I help regularly at my second job, a guy who has been using this particular painter/bodyman for all his old cars. So, Friday I took my bed over to him to begin the bodywork on it. It will be media blasted, getting the stakepockets and both gas doors shaved, cross sill c-sections installed (to clear drop shackles and fuel sender), and of course all other required body work. I will end up spending more money with this guy, but the work will be excellent and I will actually get it finished and back in my possession before I die...something I don't think would have ever happened with the other guy.

Army_Dude · 03-06-2006, 12:07 AM

Replaced broken wheel stud, new pads. New center cap emblems. Not too bad but it's never enough. Not enough time in the weekend. oh well, ther's always next weekend!

gldevall · 03-06-2006, 12:12 AM

Put a charger on my battery and got it cranked Saturday. Then layed down about 100-120' of rubber. Made for a nice little smoke show. I'll have to get some pics of it and put up. It's real nice.

bigblock73 · 03-06-2006, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gldevall

Then layed down about 100-120' of rubber. Made for a nice little smoke show. I'll have to get some pics of it and put up. It's real nice.

Make sure the mailbox isn't in the way of the truck when taking the picture this time!

j/k

Russell · 03-06-2006, 12:24 AM

Wiring, lots and lots of wiring, lol

If I am able to find a memcal, the truck might be running within 2 weeks...

gldevall · 03-06-2006, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Make sure the mailbox isn't in the way of the truck when taking the picture this time!

j/k

Yeah, that kinda ruined that picture. But we've moved and don't live there anymore.

MylilBowTie · 03-06-2006, 01:24 AM

Picked up a 305 for chhheeeap for the 3/4 ton supposed to have low miles on it. Been collecting parts as time and money allow for the 3/4 I have. Got my rally caps in Saturday for the 1/2 ton.

Hope the 305 turns out to be okay until I have the 350 I'm building for it done. The 350 will be done right for sure I just need to get the 3/4 mobile for now.

SCOTI · 03-06-2006, 01:29 AM

I didn't get much accomplished. I visited the shop & tinkered w/a certain Black 77's a/c system. We were trying to sort through some switch related items & were able to use my truck for verifying functions & unknowns. The end results had everything working properly.

My brother called & wanted to borrow my 74 to move some boxes for a friends reception/party. Although hesitant, he offered up his 05 NightTrain as a good faith deposit so I gave in

. I had hopes of a long ride today but mother nature had my head in a vice yet again so it didn't happen. After several attempts of better living through chemicals, the vice was released from my skull & I did go for a brief ride by the lake.

The rest of my weekend was spent tinkering w/a couple of gauge clusters for my 68. I'm swapping out the 2-gauge/3-hole base 'idiot-light' cluster for the standard 5-gauge/6-hole cluster from my RestoRod. This should compliment the 6cyl/3spd to 350/350 drivetrain swap that's currently been underway. There was some swapping & a lot of scrubbing to freshen it all up.

cliffsta · 03-06-2006, 01:41 AM

I started at Super1Foods this week. Worked Wednesday and Friday and tonight (Sunday). It BLOWS, therefore I'm on the market for a different job, I'll quit when I find something else.

Changed my oil and checked my perishables (fluids, filters, belts) on Saturday, I leaked 1.5 quarts in 3.5 months

That kinda sucks. Graduate & crate 350 CAN'T come soon enough...

Federal Inspection work for JROTC has been it, otherwise. Since i'm the Battalion Commander, it's all on my shoulders. If we botch this, it's MY picture people see in the hallway. On the other hand, we pull it off just fine, I'll be the one people see for doing well. It's insane.

Ziptar · 03-06-2006, 07:24 AM

Got the 1979 Silverado 10 diesel running. Had to put the fuel system back together, guy I bought it from ran it out of fuel..

Slonaker · 03-06-2006, 10:20 AM

I had to work Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon and evening were spent in Austin having dinner with some friends from another board unrelated to trucks. I drove the truck up to Austin (150 miles roundtrip) for it, and the new engine did well.

I spent much of Sunday helping Jim13 pull the transmision from his wife's Dodge Dart. The car has a 318 and headers, so everything is REALLY tight underneath. Putting that back together should be fun...

Slonaker

**Captkaos** · 03-06-2006, 01:52 PM

I played swap the cab this weekend. I am preparing the "brown" truck to get ready to recieve a 6.0L/4L80E and a ton of other stuff I sell. I actually accomplished a lot this weekend.

1974gmc · 03-06-2006, 02:11 PM

I pulled the intake on the 305 (had a vacuum leak) then went to work, woke up on sunday put the intake back on then went to work, and now i will finish it today

*gn4u2c* · 03-06-2006, 02:14 PM

Well I decided to install a 4 inch lift on the 72 , rouch country all spring kit was very complete 4 springs,4 shocks with boots , steering stabilizer hardware. The job went quick with the torch. I will be buying longer brake lines as I hate extensions and drilling springs to add zerk fittings. Good deal for 600.00 tmd. will post pics later

SSC's76 · 03-06-2006, 03:30 PM

Got my wiring all figured out and fixed and finally fixed the electric fan and ran the wiring in loom. The fan works great and the engine shuts right off now when the fan is running. Dumped the dino juice gear oil in the diff and filled it up with M1. The locker is clicking more but it's less harsh in a turn. I think I broke the 10th bearing retainer on my tranny it's sure acting like it. I'm not looking forward to another $68 retainer with a 2 week waiting period.

79BIG10 · 03-06-2006, 11:55 PM

Worked this weeked and broke after paying for Las Vegas trip. Now to start getting ready to fly for the first time

Eyegore · 03-07-2006, 12:36 AM

Well its not what I accomplished but what m wife did. I wasn't feeling well Friday so I went back to bed. She took my truck and went out best buy and had a new kenwood stereo installed in my truck. She went there and told them how much I hated best buy and told them they better not screw it up. She then left the truck there and walked home and went on here errands. Well I woke up and went outside and did not see my truck. So I thought my youngest had taken it and dropped his off at the shop, I called him and he said he thought his brother had borrowed it, well I then called him, he told me to call the wife - by this time I'm sweating bullets thinking someone stole it. Well I finally get my wife, who did not immediately answer her phone since she knew why I was calling. Long story short is that the whole family was in on it and pitched in and bought me a new stereo to replace my old stock one. What a doll she is. Oh we did go and purchase some material for my headliner.

Tom

Izzy · 03-07-2006, 11:06 AM

Put my 20x8.5 and 20x10's with 275/45/20's and a 4" front drop on the Tahoe. I had a flip kit to install as well but it would have sat 2" lower in the back so I need to pick up a lift hanger so I can do the back as well.

03-05-2006, 11:20 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	What did you get done? I had a crazy week at work that I don't care to remember. I'm just glad that it's behind me so I can move on. This week is the start of my daughters Spring Break. Since she has a big volleyball tournament next weekend we can't go out of town. I decided to take her somewhere this weekend. We took her to Moody Gardens in Galveston, then spent a while at the beach. It still to cold to go in the water, so we looked for sand dollars along the shore. Today I spent some time working in my yard. Not as much as I wanted because I got called to work. I did get some annuals and perennials in my front beds. I also added another segment to my article-77 Cheyenne meets Ramjet 350 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; 03-05-2006 at 11:27 PM.

03-05-2006, 11:23 PM	#2
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: What did you get done? nothin much, will write about it later __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

03-05-2006, 11:38 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: What did you get done? I finally made some progesss on Yeller! After many non returned phone calls, un-met deadlines, and poor customer service...I have decided to switch painters. I got a referral from a customer I help regularly at my second job, a guy who has been using this particular painter/bodyman for all his old cars. So, Friday I took my bed over to him to begin the bodywork on it. It will be media blasted, getting the stakepockets and both gas doors shaved, cross sill c-sections installed (to clear drop shackles and fuel sender), and of course all other required body work. I will end up spending more money with this guy, but the work will be excellent and I will actually get it finished and back in my possession before I die...something I don't think would have ever happened with the other guy. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-06-2006, 12:07 AM	#4
Army_Dude Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 187	Re: What did you get done? Replaced broken wheel stud, new pads. New center cap emblems. Not too bad but it's never enough. Not enough time in the weekend. oh well, ther's always next weekend!

03-06-2006, 12:12 AM	#5
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Re: What did you get done? Put a charger on my battery and got it cranked Saturday. Then layed down about 100-120' of rubber. Made for a nice little smoke show. I'll have to get some pics of it and put up. It's real nice. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-06-2006, 12:24 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What did you get done? Wiring, lots and lots of wiring, lol If I am able to find a memcal, the truck might be running within 2 weeks... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-06-2006, 01:24 AM	#9
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: What did you get done? Picked up a 305 for chhheeeap for the 3/4 ton supposed to have low miles on it. Been collecting parts as time and money allow for the 3/4 I have. Got my rally caps in Saturday for the 1/2 ton. Hope the 305 turns out to be okay until I have the 350 I'm building for it done. The 350 will be done right for sure I just need to get the 3/4 mobile for now. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-06-2006, 01:29 AM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,963	Re: What did you get done? I didn't get much accomplished. I visited the shop & tinkered w/a certain Black 77's a/c system. We were trying to sort through some switch related items & were able to use my truck for verifying functions & unknowns. The end results had everything working properly. My brother called & wanted to borrow my 74 to move some boxes for a friends reception/party. Although hesitant, he offered up his 05 NightTrain as a good faith deposit so I gave in . I had hopes of a long ride today but mother nature had my head in a vice yet again so it didn't happen. After several attempts of better living through chemicals, the vice was released from my skull & I did go for a brief ride by the lake. The rest of my weekend was spent tinkering w/a couple of gauge clusters for my 68. I'm swapping out the 2-gauge/3-hole base 'idiot-light' cluster for the standard 5-gauge/6-hole cluster from my RestoRod. This should compliment the 6cyl/3spd to 350/350 drivetrain swap that's currently been underway. There was some swapping & a lot of scrubbing to freshen it all up. __________________ 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.*

03-06-2006, 01:41 AM	#11
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: What did you get done? I started at Super1Foods this week. Worked Wednesday and Friday and tonight (Sunday). It BLOWS, therefore I'm on the market for a different job, I'll quit when I find something else. Changed my oil and checked my perishables (fluids, filters, belts) on Saturday, I leaked 1.5 quarts in 3.5 months That kinda sucks. Graduate & crate 350 CAN'T come soon enough... Federal Inspection work for JROTC has been it, otherwise. Since i'm the Battalion Commander, it's all on my shoulders. If we botch this, it's MY picture people see in the hallway. On the other hand, we pull it off just fine, I'll be the one people see for doing well. It's insane. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

03-06-2006, 07:24 AM	#12
Ziptar Diesel Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Beyond The Sun. Posts: 144	Re: What did you get done? Got the 1979 Silverado 10 diesel running. Had to put the fuel system back together, guy I bought it from ran it out of fuel.. __________________ 1979 C-10 Silverado w/ Olds 5.7L Diesel

03-06-2006, 10:20 AM	#13
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: What did you get done? I had to work Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon and evening were spent in Austin having dinner with some friends from another board unrelated to trucks. I drove the truck up to Austin (150 miles roundtrip) for it, and the new engine did well. I spent much of Sunday helping Jim13 pull the transmision from his wife's Dodge Dart. The car has a 318 and headers, so everything is REALLY tight underneath. Putting that back together should be fun... Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-06-2006, 01:52 PM	#14
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: What did you get done? I played swap the cab this weekend. I am preparing the "brown" truck to get ready to recieve a 6.0L/4L80E and a ton of other stuff I sell. I actually accomplished a lot this weekend. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com Last edited by Captkaos; 03-06-2006 at 01:52 PM.

03-06-2006, 02:11 PM	#15
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: What did you get done? I pulled the intake on the 305 (had a vacuum leak) then went to work, woke up on sunday put the intake back on then went to work, and now i will finish it today __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

03-06-2006, 02:14 PM	#16
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	Re: What did you get done? Well I decided to install a 4 inch lift on the 72 , rouch country all spring kit was very complete 4 springs,4 shocks with boots , steering stabilizer hardware. The job went quick with the torch. I will be buying longer brake lines as I hate extensions and drilling springs to add zerk fittings. Good deal for 600.00 tmd. will post pics later

03-06-2006, 03:30 PM	#17
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: What did you get done? Got my wiring all figured out and fixed and finally fixed the electric fan and ran the wiring in loom. The fan works great and the engine shuts right off now when the fan is running. Dumped the dino juice gear oil in the diff and filled it up with M1. The locker is clicking more but it's less harsh in a turn. I think I broke the 10th bearing retainer on my tranny it's sure acting like it. I'm not looking forward to another $68 retainer with a 2 week waiting period. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler



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03-06-2006, 11:55 PM	#18
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: What did you get done? Worked this weeked and broke after paying for Las Vegas trip. Now to start getting ready to fly for the first time __________________ 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

03-07-2006, 12:36 AM	#19
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: What did you get done? Well its not what I accomplished but what m wife did. I wasn't feeling well Friday so I went back to bed. She took my truck and went out best buy and had a new kenwood stereo installed in my truck. She went there and told them how much I hated best buy and told them they better not screw it up. She then left the truck there and walked home and went on here errands. Well I woke up and went outside and did not see my truck. So I thought my youngest had taken it and dropped his off at the shop, I called him and he said he thought his brother had borrowed it, well I then called him, he told me to call the wife - by this time I'm sweating bullets thinking someone stole it. Well I finally get my wife, who did not immediately answer her phone since she knew why I was calling. Long story short is that the whole family was in on it and pitched in and bought me a new stereo to replace my old stock one. What a doll she is. Oh we did go and purchase some material for my headliner. Tom __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-07-2006, 11:06 AM	#20
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Re: What did you get done? Put my 20x8.5 and 20x10's with 275/45/20's and a 4" front drop on the Tahoe. I had a flip kit to install as well but it would have sat 2" lower in the back so I need to pick up a lift hanger so I can do the back as well.

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