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**old Rusty C10** · 05-16-2010, 06:46 PM

I havent done anything truck related this week except haul bilding materials for the bathroom and kitchen job im doing for my parents. You all?

*Stitch* · 05-16-2010, 06:49 PM

I did this Saturday...

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=402836

and today I rebuilt the AM/FM tape deck that the post office tore up...took it apart, cleaned it, polished it, changed the bad shaft out, and reassembled it and tested it...now it's new and everything works, all lights, tape deck, radio, and it sounds pretty good actually...

S10Fan · 05-16-2010, 07:25 PM

Went to the "Little Guy" Nostalgia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park Saturday. It was HOT and HUMID, I gave up at 1:30, packed up and drove home.

There was some very nice iron on the lot for sure.

S10Fan · 05-16-2010, 07:27 PM

....and a few more

electrician42 · 05-16-2010, 08:02 PM

changed fuel pump... still not pumping ... maybe a problem toward tank i hope... and not a cam lobe..

Dads79GMC · 05-16-2010, 08:24 PM

First of all, this has been a busy week. Flew to Albuquerque, NM for a conference. Arrived home Thursday night then flew to Denver on Friday and then drove to Guernsey, WY. Arrived home today.

Had a chance to pick up my high-backs from the upholsterer this evening. He did a great job rebuilding and recovering. I'm pleased. They look better in person. Cell phone picture.

Mike

**N2TRUX** · 05-16-2010, 08:43 PM

Two words....Yard Work! I spent most of my weekend working in my yard again. The heat last Summer beat everything up pretty bad. We had a freeze this Winter and it took it's toll as well.

I have been diligently working each weekend trying to get things back in shape. I have a couple of backyard events coming up so I want it to look good. Progress has been slow and expensive, but I am getting there.

Beyond that, I bought a set of wheels for a project I recently picked.

spankbomb · 05-16-2010, 09:22 PM

Nothing truck related. Truck project has been tabled until the house exterior painting project is finished.

bigblock73 · 05-16-2010, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Beyond that, I bought a set of wheels for a project I recently picked.

Spill it Ken!

*Stitch* · 05-16-2010, 10:32 PM

x2...I saw that and was going to say something buy didn't, but I'll follow you lead Jeff...Ken, we gotta know...now...lol

**N2TRUX** · 05-16-2010, 11:07 PM

Nothing exciting. It's a late model deal I have been working on. I'll post it in a couple of weeks.

pcmcobra · 05-16-2010, 11:11 PM

slowly getting interior back in, have lost all motivation, ready to get rid of truck.
Took the family to watch my son race at the wiregrass nationals in Dothan this weekend.
He made the main and ended up 5th overall saturday 7 Novice.
Sat and watched it rain all day today.

longbedrick · 05-16-2010, 11:38 PM

Removed the rusty shield around the passenger side exhaust manifold and installed new fuel pump... she runs on her own power and even idles.
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1974ChevyC10 · 05-17-2010, 12:19 AM

Located all the engine parts i need to get the 6 banger in ol red movin under its own power.my dad found these parts today at a junkyard in a 80's model van with a 6 cylinder in it.i didnt realize gm put 6 bangers in vans in the 80's.whatever as long as the parts work and are in good shape who cares what they came out of.my dad is going to pick them up in the am so sometime this week ol red will be running under its own power then its on to driving it up to flagstaff to complete the V-8 installation.

Well i lied sorta due to a prior engagement on my dad's part that he neglected to mention and the fact it took longer than expected he didnt make it to the junkyard today.he is going tomorrow morning.i hope the parts off this van dont sell in the meantime.i would hate to lose out on the parts we need including some parts we werent expecting to find all in one place.tomorrow will give me the answer.

BLE 'BURBAN · 05-17-2010, 01:12 AM

Moved my DVD collection to another room and started to recatalog them into my computer.
So far I've got 1175 movies cataloged and am only 3/4 of the way done.
8 on BLUE RAY.

mongoose · 05-17-2010, 01:47 AM

I picked up my tires, and some random pieces i need to finish the blazer (clutch pedals, exhaust etc.)..

all i need now are the wheels i ordered..

but today i got to see what it can look like.. gonna turn out pretty good.

ak_nut · 05-17-2010, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongoose

I picked up my tires, and some random pieces i need to finish the blazer (clutch pedals, exhaust etc.)..

all i need now are the wheels i ordered..

but today i got to see what it can look like.. gonna turn out pretty good.

what size tire?

mongoose · 05-17-2010, 02:02 AM

275/35/20.. they are actually the rears... but the fronts are the same diameter.

SSC's76 · 05-17-2010, 08:22 AM

Dident do much been running like a fool to watch my nephews baseball games and little sister in laws dances all weekend. Did mange to get a nice sun burn but did put a few more miles on the bike. Gotta change the oil in the bike real quick 2 years even on M1 motorcycle oil is still pushing it IMO.

Moostifer · 05-17-2010, 10:07 AM

cleaned her up Friday night and took her out Saturday to a car show for her first outing in what seems like forever (since October).

and walked away with a 1st Place "Under Construction"

I'll post pics of the show somewhere in the general forum

or you can see them here.. http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...%20May%202010/
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69BBsuburban · 05-17-2010, 11:14 AM

Took the Impala to a car show SAt...then the orange truck to a cruise-in later that night...

Got the rear ladder-bars and rearend mocked up in the T on Sunday.

68 TT · 05-17-2010, 05:00 PM

Got the rod & main bearings changed out on the K20 and installed a high volume oil pump & steel sleeve driveshaft then got the new clutch assembly installed and put the drivetrain back into the truck. Got the transfer case torn apart and resealed then got it bolted back in place.

The crank looked great and the journals mic'd out within specs so all it needed was a freshen up with new bearings. The thing sat so much over its life to only accumulate 72k miles in 32 years that it had a bunch of dry bearing start ups. It was only used in the summer to haul the original owners camper or 5th wheel so it sat a lot for months at a time. It had on average .007" bearing clearance with the wear on them so that explained the 30 psi oil pressure when cold even with heavy weight oil. The bearings were worn smoothly and evenly so it was only dry start damage and not old oil contamination damage. The engine was really clean inside when I resealed it last summer.

Still need to bolt up all the peripherals and modify the headers to fit the truck better then modify the exhaust to line up with the relocated collector location. The headers came off my 67 C-10 so it is a fluke they fit as well as they do. I have to notch all the tubes on the passenger side header and move the collector 1/2" outward to clear the front driveshaft better. Passenger side fits like a glove as is.

mainermikeyd · 05-17-2010, 05:27 PM

Cleaning up my nearly rust free cab from the midwest

silvereagle07 · 05-17-2010, 06:36 PM

I finished installing drop spindles, springs, balljoints, drilled/slotted rotors and pads on my 84 swb. It handles and stops so much better now. I just don't like the noise of the drilled and slotted rotors. They will do for now I guess.

foamypirate · 05-17-2010, 06:45 PM

Tried to fix the leak on my passenger side exhaust manifold. With fresh gaskets in there, it leaked even worse than before! I did it with the motor hot, and I have a feeling that might have been a small part of the issue, but for crying out loud, it seals better with NO gaskets at all!

05-16-2010, 06:46 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition I havent done anything truck related this week except haul bilding materials for the bathroom and kitchen job im doing for my parents. You all? 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!!

05-16-2010, 06:49 PM	#2
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition I did this Saturday... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=402836 and today I rebuilt the AM/FM tape deck that the post office tore up...took it apart, cleaned it, polished it, changed the bad shaft out, and reassembled it and tested it...now it's new and everything works, all lights, tape deck, radio, and it sounds pretty good actually...

05-16-2010, 07:25 PM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Went to the "Little Guy" Nostalgia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park Saturday. It was HOT and HUMID, I gave up at 1:30, packed up and drove home. There was some very nice iron on the lot for sure. 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.

05-16-2010, 07:27 PM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition ....and a few more 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.

05-16-2010, 08:02 PM	#5
electrician42 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: varney,ky Posts: 53	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition changed fuel pump... still not pumping ... maybe a problem toward tank i hope... and not a cam lobe.. __________________ 2011 silverado 2500hd ext. cab 6.0 2007 tahoe lt 2004 harley-davidson superglide 1982 chevrolet c10 stepside 2 wheeldrive..current project

05-16-2010, 08:24 PM	#6
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition First of all, this has been a busy week. Flew to Albuquerque, NM for a conference. Arrived home Thursday night then flew to Denver on Friday and then drove to Guernsey, WY. Arrived home today. Had a chance to pick up my high-backs from the upholsterer this evening. He did a great job rebuilding and recovering. I'm pleased. They look better in person. Cell phone picture. Mike Attached Images __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

05-16-2010, 08:43 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Two words....Yard Work! I spent most of my weekend working in my yard again. The heat last Summer beat everything up pretty bad. We had a freeze this Winter and it took it's toll as well. I have been diligently working each weekend trying to get things back in shape. I have a couple of backyard events coming up so I want it to look good. Progress has been slow and expensive, but I am getting there. Beyond that, I bought a set of wheels for a project I recently picked. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-16-2010, 09:22 PM	#8
spankbomb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 140	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Nothing truck related. Truck project has been tabled until the house exterior painting project is finished. __________________ www.eastofaustin.com

05-16-2010, 10:32 PM	#10
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition x2...I saw that and was going to say something buy didn't, but I'll follow you lead Jeff...Ken, we gotta know...now...lol

05-16-2010, 11:07 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Nothing exciting. It's a late model deal I have been working on. I'll post it in a couple of weeks. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-16-2010, 11:11 PM	#12
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition slowly getting interior back in, have lost all motivation, ready to get rid of truck. Took the family to watch my son race at the wiregrass nationals in Dothan this weekend. He made the main and ended up 5th overall saturday 7 Novice. Sat and watched it rain all day today. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

05-16-2010, 11:38 PM	#13
longbedrick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 193	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Removed the rusty shield around the passenger side exhaust manifold and installed new fuel pump... she runs on her own power and even idles. first pic I think I've taken with the hood closed, HA!

05-17-2010, 12:19 AM	#14
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Located all the engine parts i need to get the 6 banger in ol red movin under its own power.my dad found these parts today at a junkyard in a 80's model van with a 6 cylinder in it.i didnt realize gm put 6 bangers in vans in the 80's.whatever as long as the parts work and are in good shape who cares what they came out of.my dad is going to pick them up in the am so sometime this week ol red will be running under its own power then its on to driving it up to flagstaff to complete the V-8 installation. Well i lied sorta due to a prior engagement on my dad's part that he neglected to mention and the fact it took longer than expected he didnt make it to the junkyard today.he is going tomorrow morning.i hope the parts off this van dont sell in the meantime.i would hate to lose out on the parts we need including some parts we werent expecting to find all in one place.tomorrow will give me the answer. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP Last edited by 1974ChevyC10; 05-17-2010 at 05:20 PM.

05-17-2010, 01:12 AM	#15
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Moved my DVD collection to another room and started to recatalog them into my computer. So far I've got 1175 movies cataloged and am only 3/4 of the way done. 8 on BLUE RAY. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

05-17-2010, 01:47 AM	#16
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition I picked up my tires, and some random pieces i need to finish the blazer (clutch pedals, exhaust etc.).. all i need now are the wheels i ordered.. but today i got to see what it can look like.. gonna turn out pretty good. __________________ -'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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05-17-2010, 02:02 AM	#18
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition 275/35/20.. they are actually the rears... but the fronts are the same diameter. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

05-17-2010, 08:22 AM	#19
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Dident do much been running like a fool to watch my nephews baseball games and little sister in laws dances all weekend. Did mange to get a nice sun burn but did put a few more miles on the bike. Gotta change the oil in the bike real quick 2 years even on M1 motorcycle oil is still pushing it IMO. __________________ 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

05-17-2010, 10:07 AM	#20
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition cleaned her up Friday night and took her out Saturday to a car show for her first outing in what seems like forever (since October). and walked away with a 1st Place "Under Construction" I'll post pics of the show somewhere in the general forum or you can see them here.. http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...%20May%202010/ . . . __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/ Last edited by Moostifer; 05-17-2010 at 10:13 AM. Reason: added link

05-17-2010, 11:14 AM	#21
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Took the Impala to a car show SAt...then the orange truck to a cruise-in later that night... Got the rear ladder-bars and rearend mocked up in the T on Sunday. Attached Images __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A Last edited by 69BBsuburban; 05-17-2010 at 11:14 AM.

05-17-2010, 05:00 PM	#22
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Got the rod & main bearings changed out on the K20 and installed a high volume oil pump & steel sleeve driveshaft then got the new clutch assembly installed and put the drivetrain back into the truck. Got the transfer case torn apart and resealed then got it bolted back in place. The crank looked great and the journals mic'd out within specs so all it needed was a freshen up with new bearings. The thing sat so much over its life to only accumulate 72k miles in 32 years that it had a bunch of dry bearing start ups. It was only used in the summer to haul the original owners camper or 5th wheel so it sat a lot for months at a time. It had on average .007" bearing clearance with the wear on them so that explained the 30 psi oil pressure when cold even with heavy weight oil. The bearings were worn smoothly and evenly so it was only dry start damage and not old oil contamination damage. The engine was really clean inside when I resealed it last summer. Still need to bolt up all the peripherals and modify the headers to fit the truck better then modify the exhaust to line up with the relocated collector location. The headers came off my 67 C-10 so it is a fluke they fit as well as they do. I have to notch all the tubes on the passenger side header and move the collector 1/2" outward to clear the front driveshaft better. Passenger side fits like a glove as is. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

05-17-2010, 05:27 PM	#23
mainermikeyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Limington, ME Posts: 290	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Cleaning up my nearly rust free cab from the midwest Attached Images __________________ Once a Marine Always a Marine OOH-RAH GM Fanatic 1982 K20 4" Rancho lift 350cid, edelbrock performer intake 1405 carb, hedman headers, TH350, " Wheres the MUD!!!!!!!!!!" 1986 c30 camper special 454, th400 (for sale) 1984 K10 Big Ten (project) needs motor 1984 C10 355, 700r4, (project) needs shortbox bed Last edited by mainermikeyd; 05-17-2010 at 05:35 PM.

05-17-2010, 06:36 PM	#24
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition I finished installing drop spindles, springs, balljoints, drilled/slotted rotors and pads on my 84 swb. It handles and stops so much better now. I just don't like the noise of the drilled and slotted rotors. They will do for now I guess. __________________ 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

05-17-2010, 06:45 PM	#25
foamypirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 594	Re: What did you get done 5/16/2010 half through May edition Tried to fix the leak on my passenger side exhaust manifold. With fresh gaskets in there, it leaked even worse than before! I did it with the motor hot, and I have a feeling that might have been a small part of the issue, but for crying out loud, it seals better with NO gaskets at all!

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