What did you get done? 10/28 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 10-30-2007, 09:19 PM

I had my sister, and her family staying with me all week so I didn't get anything done on my truck. They left last night and I crashed today. After a full week of activities capped by a trip to Galveston, then Kemah yesterday I was worn out.

Here's some pics of what I was doing. What did you get done?

GMC69 · 10-30-2007, 09:27 PM

NOTHING!!!!

I went to Toronto today for my brothers baby shower ( co-ed), it was about 5 hours each direction. Yesterday I relaxed. I am however looking at towing my truck in this week to get "certified for the road" so I can insure it and drive it"

MylilBowTie · 10-30-2007, 09:33 PM

Played with my speedo cable.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-30-2007, 10:13 PM

well friday morning i took the 82 on its first official job. I ran it about 100 miles and it didnt run bad at all. The gas guage is off and the truck took a whole bunch of stuff we had to transport and it did well. The brakes are kinda shot. You have to stand on the pedal to get it to stop. I went and ordered through advanced on line a new set of plugs and raybestos rubber brake lines for the calipers.
Also figured out that the exhaust is worse than i thought as we were getting stoned while in the truck , so i called a buddy of mine and he has the truck at his shop as we speak and will be putting a complete exhaust on it ( using the existing cat converter) from the manifolds down. I told him to go cheap cause i want to eventually throw headers and a decent set of mufflers and go out the back
I priced out the edelbrock air cleaner at $29 and the chrome accesories for the cheapo chrome valve covers my buddy gave me at like $30 for everything so in the near future ill be buying that and throwing that on the motor.
I also got hold of dave "crossy" and put him on the lookout for other parts i need
It rained here friday afternoon and all day saturday so there wasnt any time to do anything on the truck at all as we slept in late, then the wife wanted to go shopping so i used the truck to drop off an iron gate to a buddy today then after dropping off the truck by another buddy, as described above, we went and hit Kohls and toys R us (you try and find find one thing in toys r us that is not made in china ) as i write this im watching Boston finish off baseball for the year

SCOTI · 10-30-2007, 10:15 PM

I worked on the mini-tub job on my 68 again. I did alot of hammer/dolly work & it sucks.

Today I had to replace one of the tubs 'lips' where the bolts go through when securing the tub. It was all crooked & when I got the grinder after it, I apparently took a little too much off of one corner. Since a couple of the holes were reemed pretty bad already, I decided to replace the entire lip.

Still have to finish the hammer/dolly work as they're not as flat as I would like before hittin' them w/some mud.

I was supposed to work on the TransAm's brakes..... again, but the truck took up most of my shop time. Maybe during the week.

87Lowrider · 10-30-2007, 11:28 PM

Worked on the Camaro... got the left side suspension up front rebuilt. New bushings, motor mounts, rotors, calipers, pads, booster, the works..

Getting ready to pull the motor out of the lowrider and put it in the camaro. Building a 70s 454 4bolt for the lowrider... pics to follow soon.

f.monroe · 10-30-2007, 11:52 PM

I spent the weekend in Eden, Tx . Youth hunt weekend and my brother-in-law has an awesome place there . Took my 11 and 8 yr old and they hunted . 8 yr old took his first deere ( first ever ) at 7:53am and my 11 yr old took his first buck at 8:05 . The 8 yr old took a doe that field dressed 80 pounds and the 11 yr old took an 8 point buck that field dressed at 130 pounds . We had deere steak Sat afternoon. Hunted for Turkey sat afternoon and Sun morn but they were not out . Came home today and my dad and father-in-law helped me clean deere . It was a fun and full weekend . I did manage to pick up a pair of fendes in Brady that I bought on Ebay a couple months back and looked at an abandoned 55 or 56 Chevy that was a big back window truck . Poor truck gave its rear frame section up to be used as a trailer apparently since it id just the cab ,front end, engine /trans etcbut is chopped off from there back . Frank

gchemist · 10-31-2007, 12:06 AM

Took videos of testing driving the ZZ4.

bigblock79 · 10-31-2007, 12:23 AM

sat went o a chicking stew and rest today

Ivan D. · 10-31-2007, 01:49 AM

spent $50 worth of gas and burgers and french fries so I can go visit my friends in Prisonville (Jackson, MI) for the Halloween party they were throwing. While there I swapped the valve covers left to right, the oil fill cap was way in the back near the hydroboost unit and was therefore a royal PITA to use when pouring out of a just opened 1-gallon jug, now it sits right behind the alternator so I can wedge the funnel between the fuel line and the heater hoses and it's all nice an easy. Also swapped the breather fitting from straight to a 90-deg one, now the breather is facing the front of the engine and is hidden next to the upper radiator hose instead of sticking straight up from the valve cover like tis completely outta place. Still have a two hour drive to work tomorrow morning, should be fun

poolboy65-ls1 · 10-31-2007, 02:05 AM

Took some pics of my truck with the new steel cowlhood and the truck all primed up!

Malo83 · 10-31-2007, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gchemist

Took videos of testing driving the ZZ4.

She sounds good

you need a Shift kit in that tranny

Mr79C10 · 10-31-2007, 04:18 AM

Saturday booked on down to Orlando for the Halloween Horror nights,,,(LAME) It was on only 1 side of the park, Guess I should of asked the right questions. But made the beast of it!! Was with good people and my lady.
Sunday Went to the Orlando Speed way (Drag Strip) And had a BLAST! and sunburnt too.
Over all, A good weekend, SO needed to get away.

Blackstone · 10-31-2007, 08:26 AM

The long-awaited slab for my 26'X28" garage has been poured. It rained all day Saturday so I went door shopping.... found a great deal on a gorgeous pair of insulated, raised-panel 9'X8' doors.

Sunday was a good day so we capped-off the curb with pressure-treated 2X6's. Since we're now left with about 1 hour of daylight by the time I get home from work, we'll be limited to building on the weekends.... hoping to get it enclosed before snowfall.

Yeah... I'm stoked

Bucky71 · 10-31-2007, 08:53 AM

Put up some tree stands for deer hunting. Took my Marauder so I wouldn't have to wash the truck. Should probably wash the car though.

TexasJeff · 10-31-2007, 01:14 PM

Spent Saturday changing out the power steering pump on my 2000 Grand Prix because it was acting up, while doing that noticed the water pump was leaking to, so another trip to Orielly's for the water pump. I got that all buttoned up then put on the new plates and sticker. Sat back with a few cold ones and enjoyed the wonderful weather and the rest of the day. Sunday did my domestic chores.

Eyegore · 10-31-2007, 01:21 PM

Nothing truck wise but used lilred to go to hd for new doors for the house, grass seed and manure for the yard.

Pyrotechnic · 10-31-2007, 02:03 PM

Got my cheapo Dynomax headers sealed up at the flange finally.

Tried to install a wiper motor for a 78 on my 77 only to find out the wiring and connections are different.

BaddBusa2005 · 10-31-2007, 09:55 PM

I got absolutely nothing done. I did however take the GTO to Deal 's Gap aka The Dragon's Tail. What a friggen ride.

gchemist · 10-31-2007, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malo83

She sounds good

you need a Shift kit in that tranny

Come out for ride and see if think it really needs another one. I'm still babying the engine. Missing: exhaust, alternator and spark plug permanent wiring. After few easy miles ~300 and an oil change.....the rear tires are getting smoked. On the test drive I throttle the shifts so the revs don't get too high. Don't need the neighbors calling da police or waking up the sherriff at the end of the street. Did you see his car? On my way to the muffler shop, I'l take a few WOT on the open headers.

tvblazer78 · 10-31-2007, 11:19 PM

Your just down the road from me. The Gap is so much fun on a supermoto!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaddBusa2005

I got absolutely nothing done. I did however take the GTO to Deal 's Gap aka The Dragon's Tail. What a friggen ride.

BaddBusa2005 · 10-31-2007, 11:23 PM

yeah not too far, it is closer for me to head to knoxville to eat than chattanooga. Ever ran your truck through there?

On the supermoto topic, I am thinking about picking one up. I think I could have a ton more fun on one of those rather than another busa

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-03-2007, 04:12 PM

I know that I'm late getting this posted up this week, but I've been busier than a one legged man at a butt kicking contest lately. I've been trying to get a lot of house projects done before the weather starts getting bad. I finally finished my garage!!! now all I have to do is organize and put everything back where it was.

Friday was spent doing household chores such as laundry and cleaning my house. Saturday afternoon, I took my truck up to the shop that Bobbo works at. We had discussed putting new rotors, brake pads, fixing my loose tilt steering column, and installing the new steering arm that I bought with my lift kit, but had never gotten around to putting on.

I had never changed rotors on this generation of 4x4 before, or fixed a loose tilt column before, so I just watched and took pictures of Bobbo doing it.

I'm glad that I took it up there and had him fix those brake and steering issues that I had because I could tell that if I'd have attempted doing it myself as I first had planned to do, I'd have been cussing and throwing wrenches!!! Many thanks again Robert! Your help was much appreciated! ...Joe

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-03-2007, 04:17 PM

Some more...

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-03-2007, 04:22 PM

And a few more...

10-30-2007, 09:19 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	What did you get done? 10/28 I had my sister, and her family staying with me all week so I didn't get anything done on my truck. They left last night and I crashed today. After a full week of activities capped by a trip to Galveston, then Kemah yesterday I was worn out. Here's some pics of what I was doing. What did you get done? Attached Images __________________ 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; 10-30-2007 at 10:09 PM.

10-30-2007, 09:27 PM	#2
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 NOTHING!!!! I went to Toronto today for my brothers baby shower ( co-ed), it was about 5 hours each direction. Yesterday I relaxed. I am however looking at towing my truck in this week to get "certified for the road" so I can insure it and drive it" __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

10-30-2007, 09:33 PM	#3
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 Played with my speedo cable. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

10-30-2007, 10:13 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 well friday morning i took the 82 on its first official job. I ran it about 100 miles and it didnt run bad at all. The gas guage is off and the truck took a whole bunch of stuff we had to transport and it did well. The brakes are kinda shot. You have to stand on the pedal to get it to stop. I went and ordered through advanced on line a new set of plugs and raybestos rubber brake lines for the calipers. Also figured out that the exhaust is worse than i thought as we were getting stoned while in the truck , so i called a buddy of mine and he has the truck at his shop as we speak and will be putting a complete exhaust on it ( using the existing cat converter) from the manifolds down. I told him to go cheap cause i want to eventually throw headers and a decent set of mufflers and go out the back I priced out the edelbrock air cleaner at $29 and the chrome accesories for the cheapo chrome valve covers my buddy gave me at like $30 for everything so in the near future ill be buying that and throwing that on the motor. I also got hold of dave "crossy" and put him on the lookout for other parts i need It rained here friday afternoon and all day saturday so there wasnt any time to do anything on the truck at all as we slept in late, then the wife wanted to go shopping so i used the truck to drop off an iron gate to a buddy today then after dropping off the truck by another buddy, as described above, we went and hit Kohls and toys R us (you try and find find one thing in toys r us that is not made in china ) as i write this im watching Boston finish off baseball for the year __________________ 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!!

10-30-2007, 10:15 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,943	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 I worked on the mini-tub job on my 68 again. I did alot of hammer/dolly work & it sucks. Today I had to replace one of the tubs 'lips' where the bolts go through when securing the tub. It was all crooked & when I got the grinder after it, I apparently took a little too much off of one corner. Since a couple of the holes were reemed pretty bad already, I decided to replace the entire lip. Still have to finish the hammer/dolly work as they're not as flat as I would like before hittin' them w/some mud. I was supposed to work on the TransAm's brakes..... again, but the truck took up most of my shop time. Maybe during the week. __________________ 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.*

10-30-2007, 11:28 PM	#6
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,350	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 Worked on the Camaro... got the left side suspension up front rebuilt. New bushings, motor mounts, rotors, calipers, pads, booster, the works.. Getting ready to pull the motor out of the lowrider and put it in the camaro. Building a 70s 454 4bolt for the lowrider... pics to follow soon. __________________ 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

10-30-2007, 11:52 PM	#7
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 I spent the weekend in Eden, Tx . Youth hunt weekend and my brother-in-law has an awesome place there . Took my 11 and 8 yr old and they hunted . 8 yr old took his first deere ( first ever ) at 7:53am and my 11 yr old took his first buck at 8:05 . The 8 yr old took a doe that field dressed 80 pounds and the 11 yr old took an 8 point buck that field dressed at 130 pounds . We had deere steak Sat afternoon. Hunted for Turkey sat afternoon and Sun morn but they were not out . Came home today and my dad and father-in-law helped me clean deere . It was a fun and full weekend . I did manage to pick up a pair of fendes in Brady that I bought on Ebay a couple months back and looked at an abandoned 55 or 56 Chevy that was a big back window truck . Poor truck gave its rear frame section up to be used as a trailer apparently since it id just the cab ,front end, engine /trans etcbut is chopped off from there back . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

10-31-2007, 12:06 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 Took videos of testing driving the ZZ4. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

10-31-2007, 12:23 AM	#9
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 sat went o a chicking stew and rest today __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

10-31-2007, 01:49 AM	#10
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 spent $50 worth of gas and burgers and french fries so I can go visit my friends in Prisonville (Jackson, MI) for the Halloween party they were throwing. While there I swapped the valve covers left to right, the oil fill cap was way in the back near the hydroboost unit and was therefore a royal PITA to use when pouring out of a just opened 1-gallon jug, now it sits right behind the alternator so I can wedge the funnel between the fuel line and the heater hoses and it's all nice an easy. Also swapped the breather fitting from straight to a 90-deg one, now the breather is facing the front of the engine and is hidden next to the upper radiator hose instead of sticking straight up from the valve cover like tis completely outta place. Still have a two hour drive to work tomorrow morning, should be fun __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

10-31-2007, 02:05 AM	#11
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 Took some pics of my truck with the new steel cowlhood and the truck all primed up! Attached Images __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more.

10-31-2007, 04:18 AM	#13
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 Saturday booked on down to Orlando for the Halloween Horror nights,,,(LAME) It was on only 1 side of the park, Guess I should of asked the right questions. But made the beast of it!! Was with good people and my lady. Sunday Went to the Orlando Speed way (Drag Strip) And had a BLAST! and sunburnt too. Over all, A good weekend, SO needed to get away. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

10-31-2007, 08:26 AM	#14
Blackstone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Maine Posts: 210	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 The long-awaited slab for my 26'X28" garage has been poured. It rained all day Saturday so I went door shopping.... found a great deal on a gorgeous pair of insulated, raised-panel 9'X8' doors. Sunday was a good day so we capped-off the curb with pressure-treated 2X6's. Since we're now left with about 1 hour of daylight by the time I get home from work, we'll be limited to building on the weekends.... hoping to get it enclosed before snowfall. Yeah... I'm stoked Last edited by Blackstone; 10-31-2007 at 08:27 AM.

10-31-2007, 08:53 AM	#15
Bucky71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 65	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 Put up some tree stands for deer hunting. Took my Marauder so I wouldn't have to wash the truck. Should probably wash the car though.

10-31-2007, 01:14 PM	#16
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 Spent Saturday changing out the power steering pump on my 2000 Grand Prix because it was acting up, while doing that noticed the water pump was leaking to, so another trip to Orielly's for the water pump. I got that all buttoned up then put on the new plates and sticker. Sat back with a few cold ones and enjoyed the wonderful weather and the rest of the day. Sunday did my domestic chores. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-31-2007, 01:21 PM	#17
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 Nothing truck wise but used lilred to go to hd for new doors for the house, grass seed and manure for the yard. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

10-31-2007, 02:03 PM	#18
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 Got my cheapo Dynomax headers sealed up at the flange finally. Tried to install a wiper motor for a 78 on my 77 only to find out the wiring and connections are different.

10-31-2007, 09:55 PM	#19
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 I got absolutely nothing done. I did however take the GTO to Deal 's Gap aka The Dragon's Tail. What a friggen ride. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq Last edited by BaddBusa2005; 10-31-2007 at 10:28 PM.

10-31-2007, 11:23 PM	#22
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 yeah not too far, it is closer for me to head to knoxville to eat than chattanooga. Ever ran your truck through there? On the supermoto topic, I am thinking about picking one up. I think I could have a ton more fun on one of those rather than another busa __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

11-03-2007, 04:12 PM	#23
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 I know that I'm late getting this posted up this week, but I've been busier than a one legged man at a butt kicking contest lately. I've been trying to get a lot of house projects done before the weather starts getting bad. I finally finished my garage!!! now all I have to do is organize and put everything back where it was. Friday was spent doing household chores such as laundry and cleaning my house. Saturday afternoon, I took my truck up to the shop that Bobbo works at. We had discussed putting new rotors, brake pads, fixing my loose tilt steering column, and installing the new steering arm that I bought with my lift kit, but had never gotten around to putting on. I had never changed rotors on this generation of 4x4 before, or fixed a loose tilt column before, so I just watched and took pictures of Bobbo doing it. I'm glad that I took it up there and had him fix those brake and steering issues that I had because I could tell that if I'd have attempted doing it myself as I first had planned to do, I'd have been cussing and throwing wrenches!!! Many thanks again Robert! Your help was much appreciated! ...Joe Attached Images __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

11-03-2007, 04:17 PM	#24
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 Some more... Attached Images __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

11-03-2007, 04:22 PM	#25
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: What did you get done? 10/28 And a few more... Attached Images __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.