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**old Rusty C10** · 09-13-2009, 08:50 PM

I didnt get too much done had alot going this weekend... yall?

S10Fan · 09-13-2009, 10:27 PM

I had a friend of mine come over saturday and lay down some strips on the hood and tailgate. I'll get some better pictures tomorrow. Also continued work on my dash panel, should be finished this week.

3r!c84 · 09-13-2009, 10:42 PM

niiiiceee work
lol like the got air

**N2TRUX** · 09-13-2009, 10:46 PM

Cool brush work.

I didn't get a darn thing done to my trucks. It rained all weekend, and I was on cal. Stayed just busy enough that I couldn't work on the 77.

I did stop and look at a 86 stepper. It's not as clean as it looks, but not too bad. It could use some love.

fiddy9apache · 09-13-2009, 10:47 PM

i worked, in the rain, and mud. tried to get my service truck stuck but couldnt.

STOCKISH · 09-13-2009, 10:51 PM

Took an 15 hour 800 mile road trip to pick up a 86 Silverado. Couldn't be happier with the whole ordeal.

mongoose · 09-13-2009, 10:52 PM

started on my fuel cell basket or w/e you wanna call it. almost done..

Also learnt that RCI does not believe in a square, not a single square corner on this cell.. >.<

Driveway Dreams · 09-13-2009, 11:39 PM

I went to a huge family party to welcome my cousin home from 2 years in Armenia with the peace corps. He met a gal there and got married so we had a huge party to celebrate that with them. So, I got Saturday off of work for that. Then enjoyed the 2 day weekend by trying to finish up the front clip on the truck. It is almost done now, Just need to finish the wiring.

jrsmith_2010 · 09-13-2009, 11:50 PM

I didnt do much, i got some more money for my 83 project which is good, got a quote on the frame welding that will need to be done. today i was messing around with the whole "one leaf" idea, and the axle slipped and nailed me in the knee with the shock mount, overall a fun weekend

menace121978 · 09-14-2009, 12:27 AM

i finished stripping down the cab and boxed everything up gently and put everything in an extra bedroom. still havent heard the last of that one.

cleaned out the garage so i can roll out the chassis and start the rust patching, welding, firewall, and eventually body work on the cab!!

got lucky and have only found 1 area of rust!!

Driveway Dreams · 09-14-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

i finished stripping down the cab and boxed everything up gently and put everything in an extra bedroom. still havent heard the last of that one.

Now that is funny. Gives me an idea. Maybe I should pack up the extra stuff that is in my way in the garage and move it in the house.

menace121978 · 09-14-2009, 12:51 AM

seriously

i do not recommend it

mongoose · 09-14-2009, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

seriously

i do not recommend it

if she says anything... just tell her she has her own room too.. it's called the kitchen....

flamingbig10 · 09-14-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Took an 15 hour 800 mile road trip to pick up a 86 Silverado. Couldn't be happier with the whole ordeal.

your new truck looks familiar

SBTork · 09-14-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mongoose

if she says anything... just tell her she has her own room too.. it's called the kitchen....

that may just make things worse

STOCKISH · 09-14-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by flamingbig10

your new truck looks familiar

The previous owner is a fellow board member. And a great guy to deal with at that.

D13 · 09-14-2009, 08:54 AM

3 beautiful days while I had the Flu.
I did get the return lines on the diesel, got the crank pulley replaced and the water pump on the plate and mounted. After 2 weeks I'm now starting to to get it back together - mostly done cleaning 30 years of dirt off the engine.

68 TT · 09-14-2009, 01:48 PM

Got the 78 back on the road and drove it to a company sponsored car show on Sunday 20 miles away. No problems and it runs great. Far stronger than the stock engine was.

Finished the exhaust system mods to install the 67 C-10 headers onto the 78 K20 and to get the 2-1/2" pipes past the transfer case.

Got the valve covers modified and painted, cleaned up & painted the breather, oil fill cap & air cleaner lid to match the valve covers.

Found the worst looking cap & rotor I have ever seen on a running vehicle so I had to put a new cap, rotor & ignition coil onto it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362601

Fired it up, adjusted the valves, set the timing and attempted to set the air/fuel mixtures. The old Q-Jet didn't respond to mixture screw changes and it took a full turn & a half on the idle screw just to get the more air hungry engine to idle.

Still need to find the new MSD plug wires I bought for the truck and get them installed and now I need to dust off the Edelbrock carb sitting on the shelf and see if it still works. The stock Q-Jet has seen better days and I don't feel like wasting my time rebuilding it.

I need to pick up a pair of Flowmaster tail pipes so I can finish the exhaust system upgrade too.

silvereagle07 · 09-14-2009, 02:03 PM

I worked on Saturday. Went home to a suprise birthday party (Happy birthday to me!). Started taking parts off of the suburban I aquired a few weeks ago. Sometime sunday morning I got a cold and that ruined the rest of my weekend. Oh well.

bad_burb · 09-14-2009, 02:50 PM

Went from this:

To this:

FINALLY!

Driveway Dreams · 09-14-2009, 04:26 PM

Wow, busy guy. Like the fleetside, the drop, the wheels; they look great! Anything else I might have missed? Looks like great progress.

glock35ipsc · 09-14-2009, 04:34 PM

Finished up ALL the wiring on the LS swap. Got the electric gas pedal modified and installed, exhaust hooked up, re-pinned the gauge cluster connector and got it installed, radiator support and radiator installed, and chopped up an old air intake I had laying around and made it work.

I'm just waiting for another O2 sensor, trans cooler fittings, the temp sending unit adapter fitting, the new gas tanks, and pressure test the fuel system and I can fire it up! Them I need to find either a clutch fan or some e-fans from a bone yard this coming Saturday and it's done!

STOCKISH · 09-14-2009, 04:46 PM

WOW, that looks great. When do you want to put a 6.0 in mine?

68 TT · 09-14-2009, 04:49 PM

Looks great.

I would look for the stock mechanical fan from one of the LSx truck's or SUV's rather than spend the money on an electric fan & get it installed and working right.

3r!c84 · 09-14-2009, 04:50 PM

hey we got a line going. but isnt that a 5.3?

09-13-2009, 08:50 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	what did you get done 9/13/09 edition I didnt get too much done had alot going this weekend... 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!!

09-13-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition I had a friend of mine come over saturday and lay down some strips on the hood and tailgate. I'll get some better pictures tomorrow. Also continued work on my dash panel, should be finished this week. 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.

09-13-2009, 10:42 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition niiiiceee work lol like the got air __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

09-13-2009, 10:46 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition Cool brush work. I didn't get a darn thing done to my trucks. It rained all weekend, and I was on cal. Stayed just busy enough that I couldn't work on the 77. I did stop and look at a 86 stepper. It's not as clean as it looks, but not too bad. It could use some love. 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; 09-13-2009 at 10:47 PM.

09-13-2009, 10:47 PM	#5
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition i worked, in the rain, and mud. tried to get my service truck stuck but couldnt.

09-13-2009, 10:51 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition Took an 15 hour 800 mile road trip to pick up a 86 Silverado. Couldn't be happier with the whole ordeal. Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-13-2009, 10:52 PM	#7
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition started on my fuel cell basket or w/e you wanna call it. almost done.. Also learnt that RCI does not believe in a square, not a single square corner on this cell.. >.< __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler. Last edited by mongoose; 09-13-2009 at 10:53 PM.

09-13-2009, 11:39 PM	#8
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition I went to a huge family party to welcome my cousin home from 2 years in Armenia with the peace corps. He met a gal there and got married so we had a huge party to celebrate that with them. So, I got Saturday off of work for that. Then enjoyed the 2 day weekend by trying to finish up the front clip on the truck. It is almost done now, Just need to finish the wiring. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

09-13-2009, 11:50 PM	#9
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition I didnt do much, i got some more money for my 83 project which is good, got a quote on the frame welding that will need to be done. today i was messing around with the whole "one leaf" idea, and the axle slipped and nailed me in the knee with the shock mount, overall a fun weekend __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

09-14-2009, 12:27 AM	#10
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition i finished stripping down the cab and boxed everything up gently and put everything in an extra bedroom. still havent heard the last of that one. cleaned out the garage so i can roll out the chassis and start the rust patching, welding, firewall, and eventually body work on the cab!! got lucky and have only found 1 area of rust!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-14-2009, 12:51 AM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition seriously i do not recommend it __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-14-2009, 08:54 AM	#17
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition 3 beautiful days while I had the Flu. I did get the return lines on the diesel, got the crank pulley replaced and the water pump on the plate and mounted. After 2 weeks I'm now starting to to get it back together - mostly done cleaning 30 years of dirt off the engine. __________________ 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

09-14-2009, 01:48 PM	#18
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition Got the 78 back on the road and drove it to a company sponsored car show on Sunday 20 miles away. No problems and it runs great. Far stronger than the stock engine was. Finished the exhaust system mods to install the 67 C-10 headers onto the 78 K20 and to get the 2-1/2" pipes past the transfer case. Got the valve covers modified and painted, cleaned up & painted the breather, oil fill cap & air cleaner lid to match the valve covers. Found the worst looking cap & rotor I have ever seen on a running vehicle so I had to put a new cap, rotor & ignition coil onto it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362601 Fired it up, adjusted the valves, set the timing and attempted to set the air/fuel mixtures. The old Q-Jet didn't respond to mixture screw changes and it took a full turn & a half on the idle screw just to get the more air hungry engine to idle. Still need to find the new MSD plug wires I bought for the truck and get them installed and now I need to dust off the Edelbrock carb sitting on the shelf and see if it still works. The stock Q-Jet has seen better days and I don't feel like wasting my time rebuilding it. I need to pick up a pair of Flowmaster tail pipes so I can finish the exhaust system upgrade too. Attached Images

09-14-2009, 02:03 PM	#19
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition I worked on Saturday. Went home to a suprise birthday party (Happy birthday to me!). Started taking parts off of the suburban I aquired a few weeks ago. Sometime sunday morning I got a cold and that ruined the rest of my weekend. Oh well. __________________ 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

09-14-2009, 02:50 PM	#20
bad_burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 659	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition Went from this: To this: FINALLY! __________________ '73 C-30 3+3 Dually 454/TH400 '74 Fleetside 350/TH350 (SOLD) '69 Nova 350/TH350 (project FOR SALE) '63 Nova 305/TH350 3.73 posi (the wife's project)



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09-14-2009, 04:26 PM	#21
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition Wow, busy guy. Like the fleetside, the drop, the wheels; they look great! Anything else I might have missed? Looks like great progress. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 09-14-2009 at 04:28 PM.

09-14-2009, 04:34 PM	#22
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition Finished up ALL the wiring on the LS swap. Got the electric gas pedal modified and installed, exhaust hooked up, re-pinned the gauge cluster connector and got it installed, radiator support and radiator installed, and chopped up an old air intake I had laying around and made it work. I'm just waiting for another O2 sensor, trans cooler fittings, the temp sending unit adapter fitting, the new gas tanks, and pressure test the fuel system and I can fire it up! Them I need to find either a clutch fan or some e-fans from a bone yard this coming Saturday and it's done! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 09-14-2009 at 04:45 PM.

09-14-2009, 04:46 PM	#23
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition WOW, that looks great. When do you want to put a 6.0 in mine? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-14-2009, 04:49 PM	#24
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition Looks great. I would look for the stock mechanical fan from one of the LSx truck's or SUV's rather than spend the money on an electric fan & get it installed and working right.

09-14-2009, 04:50 PM	#25
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: what did you get done 9/13/09 edition hey we got a line going. but isnt that a 5.3? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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