What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 05-27-2008, 04:44 AM

I spent the weekend working around the house when I wasn't running service calls. I detailed my daily drivers yesterday, and did yard work today.

What did you get done?

87Lowrider · 05-27-2008, 05:08 AM

ok.. I'll start.

Putting finishing touches on the '87. Motor sounds great! A bit more radical than I expected, but that's never a bad thing.

Changed out one of the coil springs in the front with the stock one to raise her up a bit. With the 454 in there, 2 1/2" spindles and springs cut 1 1/2 coils she was pretty low. Stock spring added over 4" in front, so I have to start from there and get my ride height adjusted. I'm thinkin' BAGS!!

Started installing new Lokar throttle / TV cable kit. Hope to get her on the road next week.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-27-2008, 05:21 AM

well the weekend isnt done yet but thus far it has been very productive truck wise. the weather has been great so yesterday i took off the very weathered stock grille and painted it and spray bombed the core support while i was at it. the chevy emblem on the grille was missing and i had bought one from a member here back around christmas so i put that on the grille even tho its a bit too big it looks alot better. I also put the piece of chrome on the right fender so the grille surround is complete
Went under the truck and installed the splash guard that goes from the inner fender to the frame and then started some on the interior. I changed out my door panels to the grey and replaced my inner handle on the right side that wouldnt allow the installation of the cover, and i also installed the stainless strips i had gotten from another member here
In a recent excursion to the junk yard i had gotten some factory speakers for the dash and i put them in and re set the dash pad. i tried hooking up the rear speakers but the set i got out of the rusted burb were toast so they have yet to be done
a footnote ive posted pics of using a power window door panel on the manual window truck ( left side) anyone got any ideas how to make that look better??
some pics of the progress

Square84 · 05-27-2008, 07:12 AM

went fishing caught nothing drank too much bud and had good time in general at the lake as far as truck goes put in 2 12inch jbl subs and a 1000 watt rockford amp in the burb.

SCOTI · 05-27-2008, 07:45 AM

Worked a little Sat & ran a bunch of errands that ate up most of my day. I did play around w/the layout of my sbc to LSx motor adapters & transferred everything to some steel plate.

Today I cut the adapter plates out & test fit them to the block. While installing them, I found the outside bolts for the drivers side exhaust manifold had both sheared off flush @ the head (previous owner must have forgotten to mention something about them

). I had to clean-up to spend some quality time w/the GF (went out for a nice dinner & then to see the new 'Indiana Jones' flic). It was a decent movie w/the typical rush of action/adventure.

When I get home from work tomorrow I might get to play around w/the LSx stuff a little more.

flamingbig10 · 05-27-2008, 09:39 AM

Well I started off taking my beltec drop shackels out and replaced them with stock ones out a mid 90s what I was told, which it rides a lot better and looks it to, then I cleaned my truck up and went to a car show, it took home second place

AceX · 05-27-2008, 11:11 AM

I worked on Saturday and sat on my duff on sunday. Monday I leave for Vegas until thursday at which point I will be thoroughly smashed I'm sure...

bagged74 · 05-27-2008, 03:41 PM

got up sunday morning and decided to go buy this blazer in DFW. Today we are taking the kids to Hurricane Harbor. Better pics when i get home.

**N2TRUX** · 05-27-2008, 04:12 PM

Nice score dude...

tvblazer78 · 05-27-2008, 04:40 PM

Had a shoot with the blazer for Street Truck Mag this weekend in Nashville

S10Fan · 05-27-2008, 04:44 PM

Another Craig's List weekend. Scored a factory front bumper then the guy asks me if I need a radio, factory AM/FM!

Also went to the Suffolk Raceway Reunion, met Don Garlits and Bruce Allen. Very nice weekend!

Dave Kay · 05-27-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

got up sunday morning and decided to go buy this blazer in DFW. Today we are taking the kids to Hurricane Harbor. Better pics when i get home.

DARN NICE FIND! Lookin' forward to more pics...

My weekend was pretty well planned-out to do a complete front brake job on my GMC 1-Ton, had the rotors turned, all the parts together, etc., but I ran into a bit of a snag... see my post;

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=293246

Have a great Memorial Weekend everybody!

68GMC454 · 05-27-2008, 06:16 PM

ive spent all weekend cussign who ever the idiot was that did the exhaust on my motor home. he mad the laft side good, but the right side was put on a angle where it meets up with the mainfold. no wonder there is a exhaust leak.. got a couple mor eideas to try to get it quite enough to pass inspection on tuesday...

82c10 · 05-27-2008, 06:18 PM

well, i restored the wheels on my DD-03 Vic, also decided since i had to much time that i was gonna clean the maf and iac, so i did that, also changed the oil in it, friday i went fishing with my youth/associate pastor, and am going again today

84 400 · 05-28-2008, 05:57 AM

Welp washed waxed her up. Started clean up. Bought a few odd and ends and made a quick vid of my truck just cause i was tired of taking pictures. I know it is not the best quality and yes i know the cargo light is not rare at all. Don't mind the FS sign in the window. Just a joke for my parents

Also tore the 350 outta the parts willys chopped the frame and loaded the trailer full of scrap. Cleaned and started painting the 350 to go in the 56 willys wagon. Sold a fridge on cregslist. Went for a bike ride and messed up my parking lights.

All in all a fun weekend.

YouTube - Black Dog Garage - 1984 c10 Silverado...

Why is it that I act like an a$$ on video.....

SkylineNXS · 05-28-2008, 06:05 AM

It was my birthday on saturday, but i didnt get anything done on the 87, i did get the 66 outta storage and drive it around a bit though....

BRAD

79gmcsierragrande · 05-28-2008, 06:08 AM

Finally started on the control arms, got the passenger side off the truck and broken down. I still don’t have the bushings out but I’ll mess with that when I get the driver side off. Bought a parts cleaning basin for $70 at Harbor Freight, a new seat and a new door at the junkyard.

Is there sound to that video?

manimal · 05-28-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkylineNXS

It was my birthday on saturday, but i didnt get anything done on the 87, i did get the 66 outta storage and drive it around a bit though....

BRAD

Happy Birthday!

Saturday, I brought my 5mo old son home from the hospital. The medication he takes for his seizures costs.......$28,000 a month!

I dont understand how they can charge that for meds. Other than that NOTHING!
-Lance

SBTork · 05-28-2008, 04:01 PM

28K a month, wow. I assume that you have darn good insurance.

I broke the drivers side vent window, and handle in my '86, so ill be installing a new GM one on wednesday, maybe time for a new door. I drank a few beers and polished some stainless dash pieces for a friends '46 chevy. Good weekend.

swb85 · 05-28-2008, 06:33 PM

Pulled the old 4 row copper/brass radiator and replaced with a new aluminum rad with 2 rows of 1" tubes. Also fixed my A/C leak and recharged the system. Yesterday I got the camaro back on the road and touched up the tune a little.

Thumpin455 · 05-28-2008, 07:20 PM

Been workin on modifying Qjets to run on ethanol. Hope to have the GTO running on alky by the end of the week. Also swapping engines in the beater Intrepid... Collected more parts for the still, should have it operational soon. Need to finish up the tater planting.. need more dirt.

Bad Karma · 05-28-2008, 07:27 PM

Replaced a lower control arm, installed some 2" drop coils, new upper ball joints, new front wheel bearings, new front seat belts, and got an alignment. Replaced spark plugs and tuned the Q-jet secondaries. Tried to install a new front bumper, but the frame horns are a little tweaked, need to fix that first...

I love long weekends!

CLASSIC87' · 05-28-2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

got up sunday morning and decided to go buy this blazer in DFW. Today we are taking the kids to Hurricane Harbor. Better pics when i get home.

Damn man... you always finding some nice Blazers-- nice find once again!

Anthony

jdmaffeo · 05-28-2008, 09:34 PM

Friday i had 2 new tires installed on the front that will not rub hopefully!! BFG 245 60 15's! If they do I'll move them to the rear and step down another size. It is a drastic difference from the 255 70's that were on there! I then tried to get it alligned only to find out that I had the upper A-arms installed wrong. I had the main rod going through them rotaded backwards and the spacer that keeps the shims flat on the wrong side. So guess what I went home and fixed Friday night!! Actually it wasn't bad to fix at all, just took the tires off and put a jack under the a-arm, loosened the 2 nutts and pulled the a-arm out and rotated the bar and reversed the procedure. An hour and I was done. Lazy alignment shop I guess as I did it in no time...Saturday I woke up and took it for an alignment at a different shop. The poor guy had to mess with shims for quite a while. I ended up helping him for about 3 hours until it was with in specs! Everything under the front end is new, so it definately needed it! I decided on a paint shop to finish it up and it will hopefully I will drop it off this week!!! I need to start a build thread one of these days.... I need some ideas for door art and tailgate art now!

72BlckButy · 05-28-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Had a shoot with the blazer for Street Truck Mag this weekend in Nashville

Great looks like I'll have to buy yet another mag...

05-27-2008, 04:44 AM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition I spent the weekend working around the house when I wasn't running service calls. I detailed my daily drivers yesterday, and did yard work today. 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; 05-27-2008 at 04:46 AM.

05-27-2008, 05:08 AM	#2
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition ok.. I'll start. Putting finishing touches on the '87. Motor sounds great! A bit more radical than I expected, but that's never a bad thing. Changed out one of the coil springs in the front with the stock one to raise her up a bit. With the 454 in there, 2 1/2" spindles and springs cut 1 1/2 coils she was pretty low. Stock spring added over 4" in front, so I have to start from there and get my ride height adjusted. I'm thinkin' BAGS!! Started installing new Lokar throttle / TV cable kit. Hope to get her on the road next week. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Last edited by 87Lowrider; 05-27-2008 at 05:13 AM.

05-27-2008, 05:21 AM	#3
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? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition well the weekend isnt done yet but thus far it has been very productive truck wise. the weather has been great so yesterday i took off the very weathered stock grille and painted it and spray bombed the core support while i was at it. the chevy emblem on the grille was missing and i had bought one from a member here back around christmas so i put that on the grille even tho its a bit too big it looks alot better. I also put the piece of chrome on the right fender so the grille surround is complete Went under the truck and installed the splash guard that goes from the inner fender to the frame and then started some on the interior. I changed out my door panels to the grey and replaced my inner handle on the right side that wouldnt allow the installation of the cover, and i also installed the stainless strips i had gotten from another member here In a recent excursion to the junk yard i had gotten some factory speakers for the dash and i put them in and re set the dash pad. i tried hooking up the rear speakers but the set i got out of the rusted burb were toast so they have yet to be done a footnote ive posted pics of using a power window door panel on the manual window truck ( left side) anyone got any ideas how to make that look better?? some pics of the progress Attached Images __________________ 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!!

05-27-2008, 07:12 AM	#4
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition went fishing caught nothing drank too much bud and had good time in general at the lake as far as truck goes put in 2 12inch jbl subs and a 1000 watt rockford amp in the burb. __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

05-27-2008, 07:45 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition Worked a little Sat & ran a bunch of errands that ate up most of my day. I did play around w/the layout of my sbc to LSx motor adapters & transferred everything to some steel plate. Today I cut the adapter plates out & test fit them to the block. While installing them, I found the outside bolts for the drivers side exhaust manifold had both sheared off flush @ the head (previous owner must have forgotten to mention something about them ). I had to clean-up to spend some quality time w/the GF (went out for a nice dinner & then to see the new 'Indiana Jones' flic). It was a decent movie w/the typical rush of action/adventure. When I get home from work tomorrow I might get to play around w/the LSx stuff a little more. __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 05-27-2008 at 07:49 AM.

05-27-2008, 09:39 AM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition Well I started off taking my beltec drop shackels out and replaced them with stock ones out a mid 90s what I was told, which it rides a lot better and looks it to, then I cleaned my truck up and went to a car show, it took home second place __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

05-27-2008, 11:11 AM	#7
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition I worked on Saturday and sat on my duff on sunday. Monday I leave for Vegas until thursday at which point I will be thoroughly smashed I'm sure... __________________ 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.

05-27-2008, 03:41 PM	#8
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition got up sunday morning and decided to go buy this blazer in DFW. Today we are taking the kids to Hurricane Harbor. Better pics when i get home. Attached Images

05-27-2008, 04:12 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition Nice score dude... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-27-2008, 04:40 PM	#10
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition Had a shoot with the blazer for Street Truck Mag this weekend in Nashville Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-27-2008, 04:44 PM	#11
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition Another Craig's List weekend. Scored a factory front bumper then the guy asks me if I need a radio, factory AM/FM! Also went to the Suffolk Raceway Reunion, met Don Garlits and Bruce Allen. Very nice weekend! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

05-27-2008, 06:16 PM	#13
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition ive spent all weekend cussign who ever the idiot was that did the exhaust on my motor home. he mad the laft side good, but the right side was put on a angle where it meets up with the mainfold. no wonder there is a exhaust leak.. got a couple mor eideas to try to get it quite enough to pass inspection on tuesday... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

05-27-2008, 06:18 PM	#14
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition well, i restored the wheels on my DD-03 Vic, also decided since i had to much time that i was gonna clean the maf and iac, so i did that, also changed the oil in it, friday i went fishing with my youth/associate pastor, and am going again today __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

05-28-2008, 06:05 AM	#16
SkylineNXS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 658	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition It was my birthday on saturday, but i didnt get anything done on the 87, i did get the 66 outta storage and drive it around a bit though.... BRAD __________________ 2000 GMC Sierra EXT Cab Short 4x4, finally mine... 1966 C10 SWB Fleet, 250 I6, three on the tree.... Previously Owned.... 1987 Chevy R10 "Silverado" (at least the badges were) Short Step 350 700r4.... 1972 Chevy LWB Fleet 350/350 EXTENDED CAB ALL THE WAY! .._..~...-...._...____ .._..-...______\|_\|__\____ ..-..~.\|_(O)__\|_\|__\|_(O)]

05-28-2008, 06:08 AM	#17
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition Finally started on the control arms, got the passenger side off the truck and broken down. I still don’t have the bushings out but I’ll mess with that when I get the driver side off. Bought a parts cleaning basin for $70 at Harbor Freight, a new seat and a new door at the junkyard. Is there sound to that video? __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!



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05-28-2008, 04:01 PM	#19
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition 28K a month, wow. I assume that you have darn good insurance. I broke the drivers side vent window, and handle in my '86, so ill be installing a new GM one on wednesday, maybe time for a new door. I drank a few beers and polished some stainless dash pieces for a friends '46 chevy. Good weekend. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

05-28-2008, 06:33 PM	#20
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition Pulled the old 4 row copper/brass radiator and replaced with a new aluminum rad with 2 rows of 1" tubes. Also fixed my A/C leak and recharged the system. Yesterday I got the camaro back on the road and touched up the tune a little. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

05-28-2008, 07:20 PM	#21
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition Been workin on modifying Qjets to run on ethanol. Hope to have the GTO running on alky by the end of the week. Also swapping engines in the beater Intrepid... Collected more parts for the still, should have it operational soon. Need to finish up the tater planting.. need more dirt. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

05-28-2008, 07:27 PM	#22
Bad Karma Magnificent bastard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 196	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition Replaced a lower control arm, installed some 2" drop coils, new upper ball joints, new front wheel bearings, new front seat belts, and got an alignment. Replaced spark plugs and tuned the Q-jet secondaries. Tried to install a new front bumper, but the frame horns are a little tweaked, need to fix that first... I love long weekends! __________________ 1977 Big Block Burb

05-28-2008, 09:34 PM	#24
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: What did you get done? 05/25 Memorial weekend edition Friday i had 2 new tires installed on the front that will not rub hopefully!! BFG 245 60 15's! If they do I'll move them to the rear and step down another size. It is a drastic difference from the 255 70's that were on there! I then tried to get it alligned only to find out that I had the upper A-arms installed wrong. I had the main rod going through them rotaded backwards and the spacer that keeps the shims flat on the wrong side. So guess what I went home and fixed Friday night!! Actually it wasn't bad to fix at all, just took the tires off and put a jack under the a-arm, loosened the 2 nutts and pulled the a-arm out and rotated the bar and reversed the procedure. An hour and I was done. Lazy alignment shop I guess as I did it in no time...Saturday I woke up and took it for an alignment at a different shop. The poor guy had to mess with shims for quite a while. I ended up helping him for about 3 hours until it was with in specs! Everything under the front end is new, so it definately needed it! I decided on a paint shop to finish it up and it will hopefully I will drop it off this week!!! I need to start a build thread one of these days.... I need some ideas for door art and tailgate art now! __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

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