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03-21-2010, 05:17 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
Posts: 20,277
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What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
well the weather finally broke here and you dont have to wear coats so we did accomplish something truck related this week. I took out the grinder and fround off the rivets on the tailgate straps for the S10 and changed out the old damaged tailgate straps for the new aftermarkets i bought a week or so ago.
In addition i bought a cheap set of used tires for the front which are the right size and therefore do not rub on the sway bar when you turn a hard turn. My buddy sold his house so this week i helped him a bit by raiding his yard sale and buying a whole bunch of junk that i dont need ( wife helped) and i will post pics of the tool bench i bought shortly when i take delivery How about you all??
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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!! |
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03-21-2010, 05:25 PM
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Always trouble
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hartsellle, Al
Posts: 1,111
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
Put a new intake, valve covers, and new carb on my 76 friday and did a complete tune up.Sold my 86 project yesterday. And got me a set of 300 horse heads today(dont know much about heads) that have already been re-worked.
Went from this  To this  
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03-21-2010, 05:28 PM
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Old Heap Driver
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Newport News, Va
Posts: 2,640
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
Finished the siding on my garage Saturday and went to a cruise-in Saturday night. Sunday was spent burying conduit getting ready for my new driveway. The concrete guy said he plans to begin the job this Thursday. YeHaaaa!
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03-21-2010, 05:31 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken...
Posts: 3,122
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
I finally got my truck running...I replaced the electrical ignition switch inside the dash and charged up the batteries...I also restored my gauge cluster while I had it out...put a new shift indicator w/pointer, painted the inside of the housing chrome, put new bulbs in it, put a new temp gauge in, and then I polished the gauge cluster lens and painted the gauge pointers...for those that are wondering, I painted the pointers w/acrylic paint made by Apple Barrel in color 20470 Pumpkin Orange...in the pic it looks alittle too dark, but in person it looks perfect...it perfectly matched the newer temp gauge pointer when I went to paint over it...I got the paint in the craft section at Wally World...I also replaced the connector on the ignition switch I replaced and the connector on the headlight switch that melted last summer...so the truck is now back up to snuff I just need to get it back together, but it starts and runs like a champ...I also pulled out all the new stuff that I bought for the interior so I can put it in when I put it back together...I got a gauge bezel out of a 91 burb with the 1 1/2 din opening and the factory cd player to go with it...I also got a mint A/C control to replaced the old one I have that the chrome is chipping of the knobs...and I also got a mint horn button to replace the cracked one in the truck now...little things, but it's all in the details...
My wife and I also decided this weekend that instead of fixing up my regular cab truck and selling it, that we are going to sell her Honda Accord instead...that way we'll get more money and we don't have to put any money into the Honda...and I'll still have two squares...lol Last edited by Stitch; 03-21-2010 at 05:36 PM. |
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03-21-2010, 06:01 PM
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The Crazy Machanic
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Nokesville Va
Posts: 1,437
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
installed my long awaiting rear sports bumper and started my th350 to 700r4 swap. doing it all on jack stands and and no trans jack (dropped to th350 on my head Saturday, its ok wasn't using it any way).
and will be finally paying for the 4x4 i got and now looking at another one a 72 4x4 with 6 inch lift. for 400 bucks wish me luck
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*1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) * 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007.  *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad)  newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one
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03-21-2010, 07:33 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Hollidaysburg, PA
Posts: 785
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
I'm glad to see I wasnt the only one who had a ruff week and weekend. I didnt have a tranny drop on my head but I have so many cuts on my arms and hands and I did bump my head about 100 time when my truck was on the lift..........but I always tell myself chicks dig scars
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03-21-2010, 08:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cleveland,Ohio
Posts: 262
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
Well I got the front clip pulled off my 76' so I can paint the wheel wells,inside of fenders,core support.
 
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03-21-2010, 08:08 PM
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Right in front of you.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Roy, Wa
Posts: 584
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
Saterday installed new intake gaskets on a freind's '01 Nissan car....and let me tell ya....it SUCKED!!! Took all day....if anyone asks ya to "help" them with one....RUN!!! Haha....
Also, drug this pile home....plain jane, 6 cyl, 3 speed. The springs have been torched, so it's on the snubbers all around. It needs to come back up. Plan is to get it somewhat presentable for as cheap as possible and just drive back and forth to work. Today I want and looked at an '87 3+3 duallie, carb'd 454, lowered, Alcoas, etc....will be bringing her home maybe next weekend. She's straight and fairly clean, but the red paint is faded/peeling....
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Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A |
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03-22-2010, 11:29 PM
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resident wrencher
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ramona california
Posts: 720
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
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03-23-2010, 08:12 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Valdosta GA
Posts: 708
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
Got the new LS motor on the stand. Fixed wifes car radiator, took my 2yr old to a birthday party, cleaned up the garage and contemplated pulling my truck apart for the conversion.
69BBsuburban my wife has an 01 nissan altima and I feel your pain with those intake gaskets. I basically had to make my own tools to fix it especially trying to install the passenger side manifold bolts. 
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03-23-2010, 11:00 AM
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Right in front of you.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Roy, Wa
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
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You can HAVE 'em if yer serious...haha....but ya gotta set up and pay the shipping/trucking.... Quote:
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03-27-2010, 07:25 PM
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resident wrencher
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ramona california
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
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You can HAVE 'em if yer serious...haha....but ya gotta set up and pay the shipping/trucking.... dude if i had the money or knew someone in washington i would |
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03-21-2010, 08:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: slurrey, bc.
Posts: 1,134
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
Gave summit racing 1500 bucks...
just gotta wait now
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-'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler. |
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03-21-2010, 08:50 PM
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Always a work in progress
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Harker Heights, TX
Posts: 1,599
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
My 85 moves under its own power now!!! I drove it around the block with my son. I just need to finish the wiring for the headlights and the rest of the accessories and then have the exhaust ran. Truck runs great and has a decent amount of power for a 305.
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03-21-2010, 09:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee
Posts: 129
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
not a thing truck wise....been doing inside house remodeling.
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03-21-2010, 09:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: West Jefferson, OH
Posts: 999
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
Spent most of this weekend tinkering with the '79 crew cab dooley, went pretty well. Removed air horns and search light from the cab roof, then installed new GM clearance lights. Replaced the front door strikers, replaced the wiper motor, replaced the blower motor and fixed the relay connector, and installed a nice black dash pad. Also got the dome and courtesy lights working and replaced all four door switches. Got a lot of little stuff taken care of, but still a lot to do.
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03-21-2010, 10:30 PM
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OL BLUU
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: WICHITA, KS.
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
I got my 82' 2WD Blazer delivered from "Fine69" today... looking forward to working on it and giving it my own look. I'm pretty stoked...!
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03-21-2010, 10:49 PM
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OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Another world, some other time
Posts: 672
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
Nothing truckwise. Went to an airshow and saw the Thunderbirds and a U-2 flyby.
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-Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page  I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!! |
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03-21-2010, 11:19 PM
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Slots go on anything!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
Posts: 5,957
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
I was able to get the new tires mounted on my Rally wheels early this week. Saturday, I rode up to Marietta, OK to meed member Kaysenmc and finally pick up the bumper brackets and headlamp bezels he has been holding for me. He and his brother have a few really nice rides up there. It was nice to BS with a fellow truck guy for a bit. I got home and put my rechromed rear bumper on the truck. Saturday was also my anniversary, so my wife and I went out for dinner and a movie, and saw The Runaways. My quick review: piece of dookie. It was terrible.
Today, we went to a birthday party for one of our friend's daughter, she turned 1. A pretty good weekend here.
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03-21-2010, 10:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: san antonio tx
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
first time posting into this " what did you get done" post...
I read lots and lots of post on the internet about square bodies lol.. since I am still waiting on my transmission to get done,, d*mn 45mph burntouts lol
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03-22-2010, 12:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: OC CA
Posts: 1,374
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
1) Did a little bit of work on HOT383 -but this project is being held up by back orders from Jegs and Summit! Aghhh!
2) Fixed intermittent brake lights. First I thought that PO's hill-billy wiring was the cause of intermittent brake lights! Take a look at this rat nest:  I had never seen more crimp butts and wire clips used to hold wiring together:  After cleaning this mess it was simplified to this:  After all wiring cleanup it end up being intermittent brake light switch! Oh well - wiring needed cleanup anyway... It had to be done the right way anyhow! //RF
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"The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17) |
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03-22-2010, 03:29 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: northridge
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
i finally had a chance to spend some quality time with my favorite girl and i put the engine (5.3l/4l60e) in her this morning
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03-22-2010, 01:25 PM
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03-22-2010, 02:37 PM
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Right in front of you.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Roy, Wa
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
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Spray foam in areas to fill the rust holes, no brakes, lots of small dents and the paint was brushed on....It came with a set of Rallys, just need better tires..... 
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03-22-2010, 10:18 PM
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OL BLUU
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: WICHITA, KS.
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Re: What did you get done 3/21/10 March Madness Edition
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