What did you get done? 01/13 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 01-15-2008, 04:30 PM

This was my first weekend since early December that I had off, and didn't have a ton of plans. I spent the weekend with my family doing things around the house. I got a lot of things done that needed attention, but nothing related to my truck.

I had hoped to work on my 77, but spent a few "quality" hours with my family instead.

What did you get done?

bagged74 · 01-15-2008, 04:34 PM

got my brakes from baer...finally. installed the fronts, then played some wii with the kiddos

tvblazer78 · 01-15-2008, 04:55 PM

Sweet brakes bagged74..

Got the blazer on the road this weekend. Then went for a long ride with son and then he went to sleep on me.

The blazer did very well. Now I just need to finish my 2 front seats and get it to a big shows!!

PhilaTruck · 01-15-2008, 05:00 PM

Sorry the pic shows it "installed" on the sidewalk. When I first tried to drop it on, the center all-thread wasn't long enough. Off to the hardware store. No camera when I got it on. But it sure is looking pretty on the honkin' sidewalk.

pcmcobra · 01-15-2008, 05:15 PM

changed diff oil, put on a chrome cover, looks better.

hot trux · 01-15-2008, 05:48 PM

Worked on my core support so I can "flush mount" my radiator. I'll also fill all the holes and smooth it like the insides of my front fenders.Check here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=274191

SCOTI · 01-15-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

got my brakes from baer...finally. installed the fronts, then played some wii with the kiddos

Hate to do it..... but How about the specs & pricing? C4 related parts or?????

Me? Not enough. I did the garage tour for a fellow board memner to show him my perspective of Bags-101 on Sat night.

Today we watched the better team advance to the NFC finals vs. Dallas. Good luck Giants..... You'll need it against Mr. Farve & co.

**LEEVON** · 01-15-2008, 06:01 PM

Picked up a 3.73 posi, cleaned it up and got it ready for install.

slug · 01-15-2008, 06:09 PM

sand blasted and painted the "new" inner fenders for my truck, ran out of sand half way through. finished them off with a grinder/wire wheel.

killthewabbit · 01-15-2008, 06:09 PM

Got pulled over on Saturday night for no tag light, so I went to Auto Zone today to pick up something to keep me from getting pulled over again. Got some kinda LED light that goes over top of the plate and uses the same top two screws as the license plate. Started it late, so I had to finish it in the dark in the driveway in the cold. Plus, I look like some kinda ricer kid with a neon plate, too. On the bright side, my 4 year old girl thinks it's cool.

kevinr1970 · 01-15-2008, 06:59 PM

Finally got around to installing the 2" front springs I have been sitting on.
I was only expecting 1-1/2" as I already had some "lifted" springs on there but they were shot.
Turns out I got around 2-1/4"; maybe they will settle in some?

SRH916 · 01-15-2008, 08:32 PM

Finally got around to selling the camper shell on the back. I didn't wan't it, and I was able to get rid of it quick for $175. Pulled off the grille, and put it back on, just messing around and getting my self familliar with my truck. First truck. I love it.

Russell · 01-15-2008, 09:39 PM

I sat in my 80 and pretended I was driving it for about 10 minutes, then worked on it's new engine for a few hours on Saturday. Today I changed the oil in my 96, and washed it up nice and shiny like.

With any luck, and a unexpected influx of cash from somewhere, I'll hopefully get the new engine running near the end of Feburary. Gonna pull the cab and box again becuase I gotta re-plumb the fuel tank and build a custom transmission crossmember for the new transmission as well. Just be easier to work on things from above, than below.

AceX · 01-16-2008, 12:45 AM

Spent too much money on the truck and girlfriend. On the plus side, truck is done. I won't have to touch anything on it for a while.

Click the link in my siggy to see the latest on the truck.

TexasJeff · 01-16-2008, 02:38 AM

Hung around the house, the only truck related thing was to wash and detail the old girl. I did make one purchase Friday evening, 1990 Mustang GT convertible, 120,000, orginal owner, for 3 grand, could not pass up the deal, I know its a FORD, but I figured I could clean it up and turn it for a profit at the very least.

Any one know of a good Mustang forum site? Got sure good info from here should work for a Mustang too.

Kixwy2 · 01-16-2008, 08:24 AM

Spent the weekend hunting for my power/acceleration problem. Found it. Busted cam lobe.

Now I'm debating whether or not to fix the old motor or buy a new one. The truck is newish to me and I don't know the history, so I might have to bit the bullet and get a motor.

BowTieOgre · 01-16-2008, 08:59 AM

I spent all day Saturday paying the price for going the cheap route on the drop I did a few months ago. i bought some second hand drop spindles originally and they didnt fit so i just cut the coils until I could afford the right spindles. Well the other day i hear some thuds coming from the front of my truck. Apparently the cut coils had enough and I was riding on the bumpstops.

I ordered spindles, 2" drop springs and lowered shocks on Wednesday and put it all together on Saturday. Its at the alignment shop right now.

It rides sooooooo much better with the new parts.

Low&Slow83 · 01-16-2008, 09:25 AM

got my power windows installed this weekend. its so great!

spudz · 01-16-2008, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasJeff

Hung around the house, the only truck related thing was to wash and detail the old girl. I did make one purchase Friday evening, 1990 Mustang GT convertible, 120,000, orginal owner, for 3 grand, could not pass up the deal, I know its a FORD, but I figured I could clean it up and turn it for a profit at the very least.

Any one know of a good Mustang forum site? Got sure good info from here should work for a Mustang too.

www.mustangforums.com

**Captkaos** · 01-16-2008, 12:55 PM

After finalizing the new rear feed fuel lines for the TPI I realized the Large cap distributor isn't going to work, so now I need to get a new small cap distributor. Debating on going with Aftermarket since I will be turboing the motor.
Bolted down my EGR block off and thats about it other than taking the Burb for its "drive" to make sure everything is fine.

82c10 · 01-16-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasJeff

Any one know of a good Mustang forum site? Got sure good info from here should work for a Mustang too.

corral.net, or to BS stangnet.com

TexasJeff · 01-17-2008, 02:42 AM

Thanks for the information guys, I will check out the sites.

D13 · 01-17-2008, 06:33 AM

Sorted out my newest parts (ps and ac brkts for the 250), acid dipped an old air line seperator to use as an oil tank on my allis, and tried to get mor Allis done so I can get it out of the garage and get a truck in!

lyrikz · 01-17-2008, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

This was my first weekend since early December that I had off, and didn't have a ton of plans. I spent the weekend with my family doing things around the house. I got a lot of things done that needed attention, but nothing related to my truck.

I had hoped to work on my 77, but spent a few "quality" hours with my family instead.

What did you get done?

No work on the truck, but i did finally hide my wires for my new tv i installed... I also added a seperate outlet in the garage to power my compressor. I had a 15amp that was running the whole garage.. ALWAYS popped. SO i dedicated a 20 amp to just the compressor.. It was fun and its nice having a compressor that doesnt turn off all the ligths when it turns on. ahaha

abebummy26 · 01-17-2008, 02:00 PM

Pulled the bed off my body man's project truck. I worked on a ford van 2 that was interesting to say the least.

01-15-2008, 04:30 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	What did you get done? 01/13 This was my first weekend since early December that I had off, and didn't have a ton of plans. I spent the weekend with my family doing things around the house. I got a lot of things done that needed attention, but nothing related to my truck. I had hoped to work on my 77, but spent a few "quality" hours with my family instead. 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; 01-15-2008 at 04:47 PM.

01-15-2008, 04:34 PM	#2
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 got my brakes from baer...finally. installed the fronts, then played some wii with the kiddos Attached Images Last edited by bagged74; 01-15-2008 at 04:36 PM.

01-15-2008, 04:55 PM	#3
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Sweet brakes bagged74.. Got the blazer on the road this weekend. Then went for a long ride with son and then he went to sleep on me. The blazer did very well. Now I just need to finish my 2 front seats and get it to a big shows!! Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 01-15-2008 at 04:56 PM.

01-15-2008, 05:00 PM	#4
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Ram Air box installed Sorry the pic shows it "installed" on the sidewalk. When I first tried to drop it on, the center all-thread wasn't long enough. Off to the hardware store. No camera when I got it on. But it sure is looking pretty on the honkin' sidewalk. Attached Images __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

01-15-2008, 05:15 PM	#5
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 changed diff oil, put on a chrome cover, looks better. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

01-15-2008, 05:48 PM	#6
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Worked on my core support so I can "flush mount" my radiator. I'll also fill all the holes and smooth it like the insides of my front fenders.Check here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=274191

01-15-2008, 06:01 PM	#8
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Picked up a 3.73 posi, cleaned it up and got it ready for install. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-15-2008, 06:09 PM	#9
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 sand blasted and painted the "new" inner fenders for my truck, ran out of sand half way through. finished them off with a grinder/wire wheel. Last edited by slug; 01-15-2008 at 06:09 PM.

01-15-2008, 06:09 PM	#10
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Got pulled over on Saturday night for no tag light, so I went to Auto Zone today to pick up something to keep me from getting pulled over again. Got some kinda LED light that goes over top of the plate and uses the same top two screws as the license plate. Started it late, so I had to finish it in the dark in the driveway in the cold. Plus, I look like some kinda ricer kid with a neon plate, too. On the bright side, my 4 year old girl thinks it's cool.

01-15-2008, 06:59 PM	#11
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Finally got around to installing the 2" front springs I have been sitting on. I was only expecting 1-1/2" as I already had some "lifted" springs on there but they were shot. Turns out I got around 2-1/4"; maybe they will settle in some? Attached Images __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

01-15-2008, 08:32 PM	#12
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Finally got around to selling the camper shell on the back. I didn't wan't it, and I was able to get rid of it quick for $175. Pulled off the grille, and put it back on, just messing around and getting my self familliar with my truck. First truck. I love it. __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech?? Last edited by SRH916; 01-15-2008 at 08:33 PM.

01-15-2008, 09:39 PM	#13
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 I sat in my 80 and pretended I was driving it for about 10 minutes, then worked on it's new engine for a few hours on Saturday. Today I changed the oil in my 96, and washed it up nice and shiny like. With any luck, and a unexpected influx of cash from somewhere, I'll hopefully get the new engine running near the end of Feburary. Gonna pull the cab and box again becuase I gotta re-plumb the fuel tank and build a custom transmission crossmember for the new transmission as well. Just be easier to work on things from above, than below. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-16-2008, 12:45 AM	#14
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Spent too much money on the truck and girlfriend. On the plus side, truck is done. I won't have to touch anything on it for a while. Click the link in my siggy to see the latest on the truck. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

01-16-2008, 02:38 AM	#15
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Hung around the house, the only truck related thing was to wash and detail the old girl. I did make one purchase Friday evening, 1990 Mustang GT convertible, 120,000, orginal owner, for 3 grand, could not pass up the deal, I know its a FORD, but I figured I could clean it up and turn it for a profit at the very least. Any one know of a good Mustang forum site? Got sure good info from here should work for a Mustang too. __________________ 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

01-16-2008, 08:24 AM	#16
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Spent the weekend hunting for my power/acceleration problem. Found it. Busted cam lobe. Now I'm debating whether or not to fix the old motor or buy a new one. The truck is newish to me and I don't know the history, so I might have to bit the bullet and get a motor. __________________ 1974 GMC C-10; my new addiction 1998 4 Runner; daily driver



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01-16-2008, 08:59 AM	#17
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 I spent all day Saturday paying the price for going the cheap route on the drop I did a few months ago. i bought some second hand drop spindles originally and they didnt fit so i just cut the coils until I could afford the right spindles. Well the other day i hear some thuds coming from the front of my truck. Apparently the cut coils had enough and I was riding on the bumpstops. I ordered spindles, 2" drop springs and lowered shocks on Wednesday and put it all together on Saturday. Its at the alignment shop right now. It rides sooooooo much better with the new parts. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

01-16-2008, 09:25 AM	#18
Low&Slow83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 109	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 got my power windows installed this weekend. its so great! __________________ 1983 Chevrolet C10 - 1st car/ Daily Driver / Project 1995 Nissan 240SX - SOLD

01-16-2008, 12:55 PM	#20
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 After finalizing the new rear feed fuel lines for the TPI I realized the Large cap distributor isn't going to work, so now I need to get a new small cap distributor. Debating on going with Aftermarket since I will be turboing the motor. Bolted down my EGR block off and thats about it other than taking the Burb for its "drive" to make sure everything is fine. __________________ 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

01-17-2008, 02:42 AM	#22
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Thanks for the information guys, I will check out the sites. __________________ 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

01-17-2008, 06:33 AM	#23
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Sorted out my newest parts (ps and ac brkts for the 250), acid dipped an old air line seperator to use as an oil tank on my allis, and tried to get mor Allis done so I can get it out of the garage and get a truck in!

01-17-2008, 02:00 PM	#25
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: What did you get done? 01/13 Pulled the bed off my body man's project truck. I worked on a ford van 2 that was interesting to say the least. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

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