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**N2TRUX** · 02-12-2008, 11:23 AM

I spent the weekend in San Antonio. We went there Frday night and had dinner on the River Walk at the Zuni Grill. The weather was awesome, and so was the food.

Saturday I went to the UTSA campus to watch my daughter play volleyball. Despite having 3 players out, they still had a good day placing 3rd in their division. Wehad expected much worse.

Sunday we went back to the River Walk and had lunch with my sister and bro-in-law at the Rainforest Cafe. Again the weather was awesome, and so was the food.

It's hard to beat a weekend filled with family, friends, favorite sports, great weather and good food.

What did you get done?

C-10volvo · 02-12-2008, 11:48 AM

Rebuilt the clutch master cylinder on my Volvo after it leaked fluid in my firewall! Other than taking it out for a little test drive, I’ve been locked in my room with midterms awaiting next week

gchemist · 02-12-2008, 12:16 PM

Passed state inspection. At 172000 miles she is back on the road!! The new tranny has about 100 miles on it. Shifts like crazy!! Videos coming soon!!

**old Rusty C10** · 02-12-2008, 12:17 PM

i did nothing truck related except drive the thing to the dump with five loads of garbage from my projects..We own a construction company and the latest projects are involving brownstones which the owners want open floor plans so we are removing load bearing walls and installing steel beams and supports to hold the rest of the house up
Some of these houses have woodwork that is over 100 years old and we have to replicate different moldings etc its nervewracking but its a living
Saturday was spent with my electrician on one job and today we went and did a couple of small things today on another tomorrow is back to the grindstone
its gotten real cold here now so hopefully next weekend ill be able to do something.. i know working on my truck last week was alot of fun

SCOTI · 02-12-2008, 12:30 PM

I cut the c-notches out for the Dropmember R&P on the 68. I ordered the rack but it left the place of departure the morning it was supposed to arrive @ the parts house here in TX. I

did this in advance so I wouldn't have this

problem.

I did receive the C6 brake stuff on Thursday & got my DM powder-coated semi-gloss black.

I worked all day today so maybe next weekend I can get some pics up for everyone on the brakes.

benoit454 · 02-12-2008, 12:31 PM

I changed carbs out on the 84 c10 going from our old quadrajet to the edelbrock 1405 I rebuilt a few weeks ago. Spent time going back and forth to the parts store after figuring out the egr hit the carb, then waiting on the plate to be ordered and come in, then finding out the air cleaner wouldn't fit on top, and haveing to buy a new one.

Finally got the idle mixture set, and runs good but gotta test drive still.

ElGracho · 02-12-2008, 01:23 PM

I finished a total brake rebuild I started last weekend on my Jimmy. New drums, wheel cylinders, hardware and shoes. I also changed the axle seals and put on a Summit aluminum rear diff cover. I put on a pair of rallys with new BFG All-Terrains with new lug nuts and a good pair of trim rings, caps and new lug nuts.

When I bought the truck, the PO said the brake light "stays on all the time, it doesn't mean anything though..." Yeah right. It really meant that one of the rear cylinders had a gushing leak and made a gooey mess of all the brake parts on that corner. The master cylinder was also bone dry for the rears.

It seemed to take forever because I was cleaning as I went and checking things over to make this thing a reliable driver. I had to finish it today because the rear diff cover was all chewed up on the bottom. The PO must have drug it across a rock and then tried to pound it back and seal it up with a whole tube of RTV. Turns out you can't get a 10 bolt rear diff cover from GM anymore either. I'm guessing one off a newer truck would actually work and is still available, but not according to my dealer. I ended up ordering one from Summit.

Maybe next weekend I can do the same to the front...

AceX · 02-12-2008, 01:38 PM

My truck was in ARC Audio's building at the Sacramento Autorama. I had a blast. Met alot of really nice people and made a friend or two in the process.

After the clean-up tonight, I was invited by the CEO of ARC Audio to appear in his booth at another show in June. I'm stoked.

1970pelle · 02-12-2008, 05:07 PM

I spent most of Saturday doing honey do's.We have our home on the market so its a real pain to get anything big started.But I didfinally get sick of looking at the purple rear window tint.I popped the rear glass out.Made it a lot easier to clean and retint.Sunday wife and I popped it back in.Only took about 10 min.Then 1 1/2 hrs at walmart and home depot.And all vehicles washed.

69face · 02-12-2008, 05:24 PM

saturday i cut and rewelded perches in my buddies 3.73 posi out of a 1995 ford ranger and adapted it into his 73' ford maverick. its was fun and the driveshaft only needed a different rear yoke. today i finished buttoning up a few customers engines and cleaned engine bays to ready them for some more unnecessary ponies. pretty accomplishing weekend for other peoples vehicles.

Eyegore · 02-12-2008, 10:39 PM

I put another set of 3/4 ton alloy wheels from a 2003 chevy hd on my 78 and then took it in for emissions, it passed. Pondering the thought of selling my 86 shorty, I know it was just painted and I'm waiting to pick-up an new seat w/ a consoel in it, but I never drive it, and has been sitting for months and now the battery is dead, so I've been thinking of selling it.

cochino12 · 02-12-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyegore

I put another set of 3/4 ton alloy wheels from a 2003 chevy hd on my 78 and then took it in for emissions, it passed. Pondering the thought of selling my 86 shorty, I know it was just painted and I'm waiting to pick-up an new seat w/ a consoel in it, but I never drive it, and has been sitting for months and now the battery is dead, so I've been thinking of selling it.

are you getting your seat locally? I've been trying to find a bench w/ console here but havent had any luck. If I remember right you already bought a bench for one of your other trucks right?

SSC's76 · 02-12-2008, 11:11 PM

Well I managed to get my self in an accident. I rolled into a 01 2500 ram. I hit his bumper with the trim peice above my grill. Funny how I dented his bumper yet it only left a small mark on my trim. The guy was stupid saying he might have frame damage. LOL 2 mph. I dunno I got 4 points for wreckless driving and 4 more for no current proof of insurance. Oh well shiznick happens and thats why they differ tickets and we pay insurance.

Eyegore · 02-12-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

are you getting your seat locally? I've been trying to find a bench w/ console here but havent had any luck. If I remember right you already bought a bench for one of your other trucks right?

Yeah it's the one I took out of the 78, I found some leather seats for it and had the bench w/ consoel reupholstered (sp?) to the same color as the interior in my red truck, also having the headliner done to. I'll try later this week to get some of pictures of the 78 with it's new seats. Their is some guy out here who is pulling seats out of mini vans to put in handicapped interiors and sells the seats he pulls out pretty cheap.

**Captkaos** · 02-13-2008, 02:37 AM

I spent Saturday mounting and modifying the test mold for the Silverado Kick panels.

Mr79C10 · 02-13-2008, 08:58 AM

Took the door latch out,, cleaned and gave it a good lube.
Practiced on my pinstriping and relaxed.

mingoman · 02-13-2008, 10:13 AM

Its tree planting time again so I spent a day planting 500 oak trees. Probably have about that many more to plant next week. #3 son & I took our beagles out Saturday and had a good run with them then it was back to work.

bigblock73 · 02-14-2008, 08:11 AM

I hung out with family Saturday, Sunday I recovered my low back bucket seats...covers were purchased from Chris (CaptKaos), and they fit real nice. I had fun doing this, learned a lot, and saved $340 to boot!

Sorry for the crappy pics, will get better ones with the restored console this weekend.

cochino12 · 02-14-2008, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

I hung out with family Saturday, Sunday I recovered my low back bucket seats...covers were purchased from Chris (CaptKaos), and they fit real nice. I had fun doing this, learned a lot, and saved $340 to boot!

Sorry for the crappy pics, will get better ones with the restored console this weekend.

those look great! How hard was it to do?

jchav62 · 02-14-2008, 09:08 AM

Me and my girl left for Vegas on Friday, picked up the new 73 Cheyenne Super Project on Saturday, partied a little on Sunday, and drove back home to Santa Fe all day on Monday... and it took all day too... I'm EXHAUSTED...

bigblock73 · 02-14-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

those look great! How hard was it to do?

It is really straightforward. The biggest tip I can give you is don't try to use the cheap hog ring pliers that come with the covers. Go out, spend $30 for a good spring loaded hog ring pliers (the angled ones)...it makes the job soooo much easier. Make sure the covers are soft and pliable, and pay attention to how the old covers came off. PM me if you have any other questions, I'll be glad to help.

ElGracho · 02-14-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

It is really straightforward. The biggest tip I can give you is don't try to use the cheap hog ring pliers that come with the covers. Go out, spend $30 for a good spring loaded hog ring pliers (the angled ones)...it makes the job soooo much easier. Make sure the covers are soft and pliable, and pay attention to how the old covers came off. PM me if you have any other questions, I'll be glad to help.

Jeff,

Did you take any pictures along the way? Did you do any foam work?

**Captkaos** · 02-14-2008, 10:41 AM

The look sweet Jeff. If you took some step by steps I would love to use them in the catalog...

bigblock73 · 02-14-2008, 11:29 AM

No, no pics along the way. I can do a write up however...shouldn't be too long or hard to follow, like I said, it was pretty straight forward.

Joe, the seats did not need any foam work.

Russell · 02-14-2008, 11:41 AM

Finished pulling the engine and transmission out of the 1 ton, and had the rest of it taken away.

Next week is looking to be one of major progress...

02-12-2008, 11:23 AM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	What did you get done? 02/10 I spent the weekend in San Antonio. We went there Frday night and had dinner on the River Walk at the Zuni Grill. The weather was awesome, and so was the food. Saturday I went to the UTSA campus to watch my daughter play volleyball. Despite having 3 players out, they still had a good day placing 3rd in their division. Wehad expected much worse. Sunday we went back to the River Walk and had lunch with my sister and bro-in-law at the Rainforest Cafe. Again the weather was awesome, and so was the food. It's hard to beat a weekend filled with family, friends, favorite sports, great weather and good food. 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; 02-12-2008 at 11:29 AM.

02-12-2008, 11:48 AM	#2
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 Rebuilt the clutch master cylinder on my Volvo after it leaked fluid in my firewall! Other than taking it out for a little test drive, I’ve been locked in my room with midterms awaiting next week __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

02-12-2008, 12:17 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 i did nothing truck related except drive the thing to the dump with five loads of garbage from my projects..We own a construction company and the latest projects are involving brownstones which the owners want open floor plans so we are removing load bearing walls and installing steel beams and supports to hold the rest of the house up Some of these houses have woodwork that is over 100 years old and we have to replicate different moldings etc its nervewracking but its a living Saturday was spent with my electrician on one job and today we went and did a couple of small things today on another tomorrow is back to the grindstone its gotten real cold here now so hopefully next weekend ill be able to do something.. i know working on my truck last week was alot of fun __________________ 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!!

02-12-2008, 12:30 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 I cut the c-notches out for the Dropmember R&P on the 68. I ordered the rack but it left the place of departure the morning it was supposed to arrive @ the parts house here in TX. I did this in advance so I wouldn't have this problem. I did receive the C6 brake stuff on Thursday & got my DM powder-coated semi-gloss black. I worked all day today so maybe next weekend I can get some pics up for everyone on the brakes. __________________ 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.*

02-12-2008, 12:31 PM	#6
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 I changed carbs out on the 84 c10 going from our old quadrajet to the edelbrock 1405 I rebuilt a few weeks ago. Spent time going back and forth to the parts store after figuring out the egr hit the carb, then waiting on the plate to be ordered and come in, then finding out the air cleaner wouldn't fit on top, and haveing to buy a new one. Finally got the idle mixture set, and runs good but gotta test drive still. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

02-12-2008, 12:16 PM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 Passed state inspection. At 172000 miles she is back on the road!! The new tranny has about 100 miles on it. Shifts like crazy!! Videos coming soon!!

02-12-2008, 01:23 PM	#7
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 I finished a total brake rebuild I started last weekend on my Jimmy. New drums, wheel cylinders, hardware and shoes. I also changed the axle seals and put on a Summit aluminum rear diff cover. I put on a pair of rallys with new BFG All-Terrains with new lug nuts and a good pair of trim rings, caps and new lug nuts. When I bought the truck, the PO said the brake light "stays on all the time, it doesn't mean anything though..." Yeah right. It really meant that one of the rear cylinders had a gushing leak and made a gooey mess of all the brake parts on that corner. The master cylinder was also bone dry for the rears. It seemed to take forever because I was cleaning as I went and checking things over to make this thing a reliable driver. I had to finish it today because the rear diff cover was all chewed up on the bottom. The PO must have drug it across a rock and then tried to pound it back and seal it up with a whole tube of RTV. Turns out you can't get a 10 bolt rear diff cover from GM anymore either. I'm guessing one off a newer truck would actually work and is still available, but not according to my dealer. I ended up ordering one from Summit. Maybe next weekend I can do the same to the front... __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed Last edited by ElGracho; 02-12-2008 at 01:24 PM.

02-12-2008, 01:38 PM	#8
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 My truck was in ARC Audio's building at the Sacramento Autorama. I had a blast. Met alot of really nice people and made a friend or two in the process. After the clean-up tonight, I was invited by the CEO of ARC Audio to appear in his booth at another show in June. I'm stoked. __________________ 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.

02-12-2008, 05:07 PM	#9
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 I spent most of Saturday doing honey do's.We have our home on the market so its a real pain to get anything big started.But I didfinally get sick of looking at the purple rear window tint.I popped the rear glass out.Made it a lot easier to clean and retint.Sunday wife and I popped it back in.Only took about 10 min.Then 1 1/2 hrs at walmart and home depot.And all vehicles washed.

02-12-2008, 05:24 PM	#10
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 saturday i cut and rewelded perches in my buddies 3.73 posi out of a 1995 ford ranger and adapted it into his 73' ford maverick. its was fun and the driveshaft only needed a different rear yoke. today i finished buttoning up a few customers engines and cleaned engine bays to ready them for some more unnecessary ponies. pretty accomplishing weekend for other peoples vehicles. __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

02-12-2008, 10:39 PM	#11
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 I put another set of 3/4 ton alloy wheels from a 2003 chevy hd on my 78 and then took it in for emissions, it passed. Pondering the thought of selling my 86 shorty, I know it was just painted and I'm waiting to pick-up an new seat w/ a consoel in it, but I never drive it, and has been sitting for months and now the battery is dead, so I've been thinking of selling it. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

02-12-2008, 11:11 PM	#13
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 Well I managed to get my self in an accident. I rolled into a 01 2500 ram. I hit his bumper with the trim peice above my grill. Funny how I dented his bumper yet it only left a small mark on my trim. The guy was stupid saying he might have frame damage. LOL 2 mph. I dunno I got 4 points for wreckless driving and 4 more for no current proof of insurance. Oh well shiznick happens and thats why they differ tickets and we pay insurance. __________________ 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

02-13-2008, 02:37 AM	#15
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 I spent Saturday mounting and modifying the test mold for the Silverado Kick panels. __________________ 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

02-13-2008, 08:58 AM	#16
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02-13-2008, 10:13 AM	#17
mingoman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miss Co Arkansas Posts: 679	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 Its tree planting time again so I spent a day planting 500 oak trees. Probably have about that many more to plant next week. #3 son & I took our beagles out Saturday and had a good run with them then it was back to work. __________________ 76/77/78 Cheyenne 1997 K3500 454 soon to be 496



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02-14-2008, 08:11 AM	#18
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 I hung out with family Saturday, Sunday I recovered my low back bucket seats...covers were purchased from Chris (CaptKaos), and they fit real nice. I had fun doing this, learned a lot, and saved $340 to boot! Sorry for the crappy pics, will get better ones with the restored console this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 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

02-14-2008, 09:08 AM	#20
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 Me and my girl left for Vegas on Friday, picked up the new 73 Cheyenne Super Project on Saturday, partied a little on Sunday, and drove back home to Santa Fe all day on Monday... and it took all day too... I'm EXHAUSTED... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-14-2008, 10:41 AM	#23
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 The look sweet Jeff. If you took some step by steps I would love to use them in the catalog... __________________ 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

02-14-2008, 11:29 AM	#24
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 No, no pics along the way. I can do a write up however...shouldn't be too long or hard to follow, like I said, it was pretty straight forward. Joe, the seats did not need any foam work. __________________ 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

02-14-2008, 11:41 AM	#25
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What did you get done? 02/10 Finished pulling the engine and transmission out of the 1 ton, and had the rest of it taken away. Next week is looking to be one of major progress... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 02-14-2008 at 11:41 AM.

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