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**old Rusty C10** · 04-19-2009, 07:54 PM

This weekend was englishtown swap meet by me but i never made it... wife had me do some household stuff and today was Orthodox Easter and we went to a party at a Greek friends house where they cooked a lamb on an open fire which was great nothing truck related tho
yall?

84WGMC · 04-19-2009, 08:15 PM

I bought a used bumper from CL to replace the dreaded cowboy bumper my truck has now. I also went to Sam's and had new tires put on the rally wheels i bought last weekend and started taking off the air pump garbage this afternoon.

S10Fan · 04-19-2009, 08:50 PM

Went to a cruise in last night and saw a sweet 79 Big 10 for sale. It's a very clean nice truck, seems high to me.

Finally forced myself to install the rear bags on the Heap. Pulled it in the garage at 700 and pulled it out at 600. I'll post "bag" pics later.

silvereagle07 · 04-19-2009, 09:58 PM

That truck is clean. Not $14,500 clean. I spent Saturday morning coaching T-ball. Fun, fun , fun. Little people make me laugh. Went to look at a Suburban I found on craigslist after church Sunday. It didn't have what I needed. No luck.

Prong · 04-19-2009, 10:19 PM

Got the new cast aluminum valve covers put on to replace the leaky, warped stamped steel ones. So far, the new roller motor runs great. Now I gotta get the air cleaner housing either painted or powdercoated.

flamingbig10 · 04-19-2009, 11:05 PM

Went to a couple car shows, Taco casa Tuesday, McDonald Thursday, and Hooters Today, Friday tried to align my truck since no where locally will do it, they all say it's to low and won't drive up on our machine, Saturday replaced a broke shock mount, and Today I figured out a little more what I'm going to do under the hood on my truck

thirdstreettito · 04-20-2009, 12:45 AM

Drove my 84 (with trailer) 5 hours to and from Salisbury for the Spring NC/SC meet. Only used half a tank of fuel(8 gal)! The trip did my 6.2 some real good. Now when I floor it, it is black smoke not white, it is finally a healthier diesel. Blowing coal Baby!

87c10slammer · 04-20-2009, 12:53 AM

cut the top off one of the c10s im workin on... then powerwashed my buddies pool to get it ready for summer... pulled the motor out of my 87 finally.. lol... getting ready to pull the bed and cab to z the frame and run stainless air lines... i still got to clean all the cuts up on the 86 and cap everything off but i think it looks pretty decent for a quick 30min job... lol.. it looks good cruisin by and thats about it.. lol for now

87c10slammer · 04-20-2009, 12:55 AM

oh yeah and monday i wrecked my jimmy... its in the shop getting the frame straigh and then i get it back to redo the frot clip and paint it...

retselgerg · 04-20-2009, 01:11 AM

Got under the hood painted, buttoned up the details on the 5speed swap, finished up all mechanic work, should be startin body prep this week........oh yea and i drove a LS2 gto (so fast)

trenchwarfare · 04-20-2009, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87c10slammer

oh yeah and monday i wrecked my jimmy... its in the shop getting the frame straigh and then i get it back to redo the frot clip and paint it...

What the hell did you do?

YouTube - Gas Station

AceX · 04-20-2009, 05:19 AM

I worked my ass off then got crap from my boss for requesting 3 weekends in 2 months off. In about 8 hours, I'm going to let him know that I did not appreciate his comments at all.

D13 · 04-20-2009, 05:52 AM

Got the brakes to stop pulling right on the 87 diesel. HINT - if it pulls after calipers and pads on both sides, replace the hose on the side away from the pull. Noticed it started easier since the weather is warm and the driving around has charged up the batteries. Changed the oil - 7 quarts. ouch! greased it. Looks like a suspension rebuild would be in order but I'll run it this year. Oh, and built a raised garden (about 40 x 20 2' high).

SBTork · 04-20-2009, 10:08 AM

I was co-best man in one of my best friends' wedding on Saturday. It was a lot better that I thought it was going to be.

babyJay · 04-20-2009, 10:46 AM

Ordered a new rear bumper for the 79 and pulled the old one off. Had to break one bolt but the other 3 came loose with impact and wrench.

Cherub · 04-20-2009, 10:58 AM

installed sport bumper and finally got a drop that is driveable.

jchav62 · 04-20-2009, 11:08 AM

A little backyard upholstery work. Covered the headliner pad for the '73. Also painted the air cleaner top for my woman's '65.

impalamark · 04-20-2009, 11:35 AM

pulled the motor on my "new" 1985 silverado short bed

cleaning and rearranging eliminating a few items adding a couple

more and plan to put a "new' 350 in next weekend

Mark

69BBsuburban · 04-20-2009, 12:02 PM

Spent all weekend pulling dent, filling trim holes and stripping paint from the Impala....
I'm hoping I can make enough progress to start shooting primer later this week.

pig rig · 04-20-2009, 12:45 PM

about 3 month ago I started haven issuse with the way my truck was running so I parked it untill I had some time to get serious about working on it. so saturday was the day and after alittle investigating and a lot of remors I've got the engine half tore down to put a new cam in it and figure out why I have a cam going flat with 30k on it

I could of had it put back together by sunday night but I procrastinated so much on pulling the core support out so I could get the cam out

87c10slammer · 04-20-2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

What the hell did you do?
YouTube - Gas Station

my neighbor ran the red light comig out of my street... of coarse i had to be the one that took the rear end of his car off... he was in a 98 camry and it now looks like a station wagon with a flat bed... i litterally ran over his car.. there is red paint on the underside of my frame... if it wasnt raining that day i would have avoided him but i just slid when i hit the brakes.. no one was hurt and then air bags didnt go off so i figure i slowed down to atleast 20 before i hit him... i should have it back from the frame shop wednesday and then i get to redo my front clip... its becoming a real pain to find that grill again.. it was off a 01 extreme and it just blows but thats the story of my life

85Bowtie · 04-20-2009, 02:19 PM

I installed some reworked heads on my cop car. Cleaned up the Charger for a show this weekend. Got some ideas on what I'm going to do with my truck this summer. Now I'm at work making an Excel spreadsheet budgeting the costs and timeframe.

BigDaddyDave · 04-20-2009, 03:37 PM

I spent Saturday working on my heater and ac. I replaced the defrost vents, center vent, all hoses, cables etc. While i was at it i put a new ashtray in. After my bro in law pulled my fat azz out from under the dash for the 300th time, i called it a day.

dlanders · 04-20-2009, 05:49 PM

Ahhhh the joys of being a full time student. I got to read about 400 pages of text for a few classes, took a few practice tests, and did not get enough sleep. Now what I wanted to do was put the new spindles and springs on my 85, because the neighbors are looking at me funny with this sitting in my driveway. But I get a day off next week and I think I will try to work on the truck.

**Captkaos** · 04-20-2009, 06:19 PM

Friday I picked up a 6.2L diesel with the complete wiring harness (minus headlights) from a CUCV so I can convert my 1985 Camo K5 to diesel power.

Saturday I spend reorganizing the garage and unloading the 6.2L from the Crew Cab.

04-19-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	what did you get done 4/19/09 This weekend was englishtown swap meet by me but i never made it... wife had me do some household stuff and today was Orthodox Easter and we went to a party at a Greek friends house where they cooked a lamb on an open fire which was great nothing truck related tho yall? __________________ 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!!

04-19-2009, 08:15 PM	#2
84WGMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northwest, Arkansas Posts: 9	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 I bought a used bumper from CL to replace the dreaded cowboy bumper my truck has now. I also went to Sam's and had new tires put on the rally wheels i bought last weekend and started taking off the air pump garbage this afternoon.

04-19-2009, 08:50 PM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 Went to a cruise in last night and saw a sweet 79 Big 10 for sale. It's a very clean nice truck, seems high to me. Finally forced myself to install the rear bags on the Heap. Pulled it in the garage at 700 and pulled it out at 600. I'll post "bag" pics later. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ 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.

04-19-2009, 09:58 PM	#4
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 That truck is clean. Not $14,500 clean. I spent Saturday morning coaching T-ball. Fun, fun , fun. Little people make me laugh. Went to look at a Suburban I found on craigslist after church Sunday. It didn't have what I needed. No luck. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

04-19-2009, 10:19 PM	#5
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 474	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 Got the new cast aluminum valve covers put on to replace the leaky, warped stamped steel ones. So far, the new roller motor runs great. Now I gotta get the air cleaner housing either painted or powdercoated. Last edited by Prong; 04-19-2009 at 10:20 PM.

04-19-2009, 11:05 PM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 Went to a couple car shows, Taco casa Tuesday, McDonald Thursday, and Hooters Today, Friday tried to align my truck since no where locally will do it, they all say it's to low and won't drive up on our machine, Saturday replaced a broke shock mount, and Today I figured out a little more what I'm going to do under the hood on my truck __________________ 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

04-20-2009, 12:45 AM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 Drove my 84 (with trailer) 5 hours to and from Salisbury for the Spring NC/SC meet. Only used half a tank of fuel(8 gal)! The trip did my 6.2 some real good. Now when I floor it, it is black smoke not white, it is finally a healthier diesel. Blowing coal Baby! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

04-20-2009, 12:53 AM	#8
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 cut the top off one of the c10s im workin on... then powerwashed my buddies pool to get it ready for summer... pulled the motor out of my 87 finally.. lol... getting ready to pull the bed and cab to z the frame and run stainless air lines... i still got to clean all the cuts up on the 86 and cap everything off but i think it looks pretty decent for a quick 30min job... lol.. it looks good cruisin by and thats about it.. lol for now __________________ trucks

04-20-2009, 12:55 AM	#9
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 oh yeah and monday i wrecked my jimmy... its in the shop getting the frame straigh and then i get it back to redo the frot clip and paint it... __________________ trucks

04-20-2009, 01:11 AM	#10
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 Got under the hood painted, buttoned up the details on the 5speed swap, finished up all mechanic work, should be startin body prep this week........oh yea and i drove a LS2 gto (so fast) __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

04-20-2009, 05:19 AM	#12
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 I worked my ass off then got crap from my boss for requesting 3 weekends in 2 months off. In about 8 hours, I'm going to let him know that I did not appreciate his comments at all. __________________ 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.

04-20-2009, 05:52 AM	#13
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 Got the brakes to stop pulling right on the 87 diesel. HINT - if it pulls after calipers and pads on both sides, replace the hose on the side away from the pull. Noticed it started easier since the weather is warm and the driving around has charged up the batteries. Changed the oil - 7 quarts. ouch! greased it. Looks like a suspension rebuild would be in order but I'll run it this year. Oh, and built a raised garden (about 40 x 20 2' high). __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

04-20-2009, 10:08 AM	#14
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 I was co-best man in one of my best friends' wedding on Saturday. It was a lot better that I thought it was going to be. __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

04-20-2009, 10:46 AM	#15
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 Ordered a new rear bumper for the 79 and pulled the old one off. Had to break one bolt but the other 3 came loose with impact and wrench. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

04-20-2009, 10:58 AM	#16
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 installed sport bumper and finally got a drop that is driveable.



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04-20-2009, 11:08 AM	#17
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 A little backyard upholstery work. Covered the headliner pad for the '73. Also painted the air cleaner top for my woman's '65. Attached Images __________________ 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

04-20-2009, 11:35 AM	#18
impalamark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 183	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 pulled the motor on my "new" 1985 silverado short bed cleaning and rearranging eliminating a few items adding a couple more and plan to put a "new' 350 in next weekend Mark __________________ the avatar was my 62 I owned for 27 years 84 chevy short short bed black 84 gmc long bed copper/ buckskin 88 chevy k5 blazer white Life's short make the most of it Mark aka impalmark

04-20-2009, 12:02 PM	#19
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 Spent all weekend pulling dent, filling trim holes and stripping paint from the Impala.... I'm hoping I can make enough progress to start shooting primer later this week.

04-20-2009, 12:45 PM	#20
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 about 3 month ago I started haven issuse with the way my truck was running so I parked it untill I had some time to get serious about working on it. so saturday was the day and after alittle investigating and a lot of remors I've got the engine half tore down to put a new cam in it and figure out why I have a cam going flat with 30k on it I could of had it put back together by sunday night but I procrastinated so much on pulling the core support out so I could get the cam out __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

04-20-2009, 02:19 PM	#22
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: what did you get done 4/19/09 I installed some reworked heads on my cop car. Cleaned up the Charger for a show this weekend. Got some ideas on what I'm going to do with my truck this summer. Now I'm at work making an Excel spreadsheet budgeting the costs and timeframe. __________________ '69 Dodge Charger R/T 440, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '68 Plymouth Road Runner 383, 727, 3.23 Sure Grip '89 Dodge Diplomat ex cop car 408, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '77 Dodge Monaco ex cop car 440, 727, 2.71 '79 Dodge 'Lil Red Express pickup 360, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip '12 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, M6, 3.92 '85 Chevrolet C-10 SWB 2wd 305, TH350, 2.73

04-20-2009, 03:37 PM	#23
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04-20-2009, 05:49 PM	#24
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04-20-2009, 06:19 PM	#25
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