What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 09-05-2010, 11:56 PM

I worked again this weekend so my guys could be off. that didn't allow me a lot of shop time but I did see some progress on my E3 install. I finished all the sensor actuators up for now. They might needed adjsuting but I won't know till I get the system active.

I moved to the inside to start the wiring process. This is going to take a while, but I did get started on it.

What did you get done?

**old Rusty C10** · 09-06-2010, 12:57 AM

i didnt do anything truck related.. the ranger trans took a dumo last week so its in the shop getting rebuilt and also the overdrive switch in the column heeds replacing.. I didnt start the thread this week cause i figured we still had one more day lol hope everyone had a safe and relaxing three day weekend

brad2 · 09-06-2010, 01:09 AM

Look what has made it to Oklahoma. Spent a few hours cleaning it and still have more to do. It was pretty dirty. Future plans include a Suburban top, Porterbilt suspension and 22 inch Vintec's (sp). Nope just kidding although that would be pretty cool. The interior really is in need of a lot of TLC and the rear is way to high compared to the front. I have a set of 20 inch TT's that I will put on it.

texasfunk · 09-06-2010, 01:19 AM

didnt do much but get my new baby settled in...

as gerald has come to call it..my firechicken!

flamingbig10 · 09-06-2010, 01:28 AM

I picked up a better frame for my truck, Picked up on craigs list for 300 its also has dual tanks, a good front bumper, a manual trans cross member

sixshooter798 · 09-06-2010, 02:23 AM

Replaced a fuel pump on my buddy's 87 K10. Not much fun in the 100+ degrees mojave desert! I was rewarded with some Colorado Kool-Aid, so it was all worth it.

primrrd · 09-06-2010, 07:04 AM

I did bodywork all day yesterday on the wifes van from where my son rubbed a concrete barrier (grrrr.... he's off camping this weekend)
got it all in primer with the plans to paint today...
Its Raining! The curse of the driveway bodyman!!!

Chlsnk · 09-06-2010, 11:17 AM

Had my truck in the greaserama car show all weekend.

**N2TRUX** · 09-06-2010, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

.. I didnt start the thread this week cause i figured we still had one more day lol....

Sorry about that. I thought you might be out of pocket so I jumped in....

primrrd · 09-06-2010, 01:35 PM

update:
Got the side of the van painted and cleared - then it rained again.

Upside? Now i know how to get a kool "gator grain" look, as the clear wasn't quite dry.
Double curse of the the driveway bodyman!
Now i'm working on a 12pack of Shiner Bock beer in an attempt to drown out
my bad luck.
It's looking better and better.

zimmstoy · 09-06-2010, 02:14 PM

Got the interior on the Jimmy gutted out, picked up a 2wd rolling chasis to swap the tub to, traded with Frank for a pair of lowback buckets for the truck and all the seatbelt pieces and mounting brackets I was missing.

Got the carpet installed in my 87ss, changed the oil on my daily, the wifes daily and the camaro (real exciting stuff).

I did break the harmonic balancer on my camper special so next weekend I will have more to report back.

palposity · 09-06-2010, 08:02 PM

I got my badly surface rusted project rolling frame stripped down and loaded on my trailer for a trip the the media blaster tomorrow

S10Fan · 09-06-2010, 08:19 PM

Not much, spent yesterday and today preparing for my appointment with the, um, "bore scope" doctor first thing in the morning.

STOCKISH · 09-06-2010, 08:52 PM

Got rid of the 'Burb clip and got the stock stuff back on the front of my 86. Powder coated core support, etc... Glad to have it back to stock. Just need to get my new lights and it'll be all good!

79gmcclassic · 09-06-2010, 09:17 PM

good thing u got that burb clip off! looks 100x better!!!!!

slugish · 09-06-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S10Fan

Not much, spent yesterday and today preparing for my appointment with the, um, "bore scope" doctor first thing in the morning.

Goodd luck Brian , had it done plenty of times . Great way to clean out & detail your interior

**N2TRUX** · 09-06-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Got rid of the 'Burb clip and got the stock stuff back on the front of my 86. ....

But I liked it the other way.....

slugish · 09-06-2010, 10:40 PM

Im a 63 yr old that agrees with the 14 year old that loves trucks. Think I would like to have you for a grandson

slugish · 09-06-2010, 10:47 PM

Finally got my rear bumper moved in to lessen the gap . Also got a 73-80 bumper which Ilike A LOT better than the 81-87 castings. Also It almost broke me buying drill bits at Lowes . bought 3- 1/2 in bits (around 50.00) to drill 4 holes in the frame . & the 3rd one diddnt make it thru the final hole & I hadt to improvise to make it work for Iwas not about to buy another bit.

softballnrd27 · 09-06-2010, 11:05 PM

I finally got time to work on the truck and figure out what was wrong with it. I checked all over for vacuums leaks and could not find one. So my next step was to pull the carb and check the fuel bowls. There was alot of what looked like very, very fine grit red sand(rust?) So I pulled the carb completely apart and cleaned it and pretty much rebuilt the carb and now it is running fine. I now have 2 filters on it, one before the pump and one after the regulator. I drove it around alot today and bever had a problem.

jitteryguy · 09-07-2010, 02:47 AM

slow weekend here for me (sat & sun is normaly my busiest days here) so I biult a new desk for my room and look'd at my garage blue print's again for the 7384th time ! Build'n a garage is the first thing on my "to-do" list when I get home.
At home my girlfriend got to fix a water leak in the wall behind the wash'n machine !

S10Fan · 09-07-2010, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slugish

Goodd luck Brian , had it done plenty of times . Great way to clean out & detail your interior

Thanks, this is my second time. I should be very clean at this point.

D13 · 09-07-2010, 06:34 AM

Loaded up my military cab, dragged it 150 miles, and swapped it and some cash for a 77 1/2 ton. 3 OTT, 250 integral head, manual brakes and steering (gotta go!), aftermarket AC, solid stright body, no other options. That pretty well took out Saturday and Sunday, spend yesterday with relatives, and getting the second side of the barn ready for pavers. Got about 10 more feet and then the kids can go to it. $.50 a foot for 2' wide but I don't have to do the bending over. Then once the pavers are out of the barn I can level the floor and put in my vapor barrier and 21AA then my pallet rack.... Then I can get serious about parting oput the truck supply.

baggedcten · 09-07-2010, 06:48 AM

Got my c10 running again but i have not a had a chance to test drive it i need a new air valve and new tire has been sitting and hasnt moved for 7-8 months.Other than that i bought a alarm system for my new truck have a appointment to get it installed next sat since thats my only day off.

jonvo4591 · 09-07-2010, 07:29 AM

Actually worked on my truck.... My friends and I built me a bed

It's not attached yet, but it's built.

09-05-2010, 11:56 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition I worked again this weekend so my guys could be off. that didn't allow me a lot of shop time but I did see some progress on my E3 install. I finished all the sensor actuators up for now. They might needed adjsuting but I won't know till I get the system active. I moved to the inside to start the wiring process. This is going to take a while, but I did get started on it. What did you get done? 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; 09-06-2010 at 12:02 AM.

09-06-2010, 12:57 AM	#2
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? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition i didnt do anything truck related.. the ranger trans took a dumo last week so its in the shop getting rebuilt and also the overdrive switch in the column heeds replacing.. I didnt start the thread this week cause i figured we still had one more day lol hope everyone had a safe and relaxing three day weekend __________________ 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!!

09-06-2010, 01:09 AM	#3
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Look what has made it to Oklahoma. Spent a few hours cleaning it and still have more to do. It was pretty dirty. Future plans include a Suburban top, Porterbilt suspension and 22 inch Vintec's (sp). Nope just kidding although that would be pretty cool. The interior really is in need of a lot of TLC and the rear is way to high compared to the front. I have a set of 20 inch TT's that I will put on it. Attached Images __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer Last edited by brad2; 09-06-2010 at 01:11 AM.

09-06-2010, 01:19 AM	#4
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition didnt do much but get my new baby settled in... as gerald has come to call it..my firechicken! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

09-06-2010, 01:28 AM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition I picked up a better frame for my truck, Picked up on craigs list for 300 its also has dual tanks, a good front bumper, a manual trans cross member __________________ 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 Last edited by flamingbig10; 09-06-2010 at 01:31 AM.

09-06-2010, 02:23 AM	#6
sixshooter798 Desert Rat Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 169	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Replaced a fuel pump on my buddy's 87 K10. Not much fun in the 100+ degrees mojave desert! I was rewarded with some Colorado Kool-Aid, so it was all worth it.

09-06-2010, 07:04 AM	#7
primrrd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 323	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition I did bodywork all day yesterday on the wifes van from where my son rubbed a concrete barrier (grrrr.... he's off camping this weekend) got it all in primer with the plans to paint today... Its Raining! The curse of the driveway bodyman!!!

09-06-2010, 11:17 AM	#8
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Had my truck in the greaserama car show all weekend. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

09-06-2010, 01:35 PM	#10
primrrd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 323	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition update: Got the side of the van painted and cleared - then it rained again. Upside? Now i know how to get a kool "gator grain" look, as the clear wasn't quite dry. Double curse of the the driveway bodyman! Now i'm working on a 12pack of Shiner Bock beer in an attempt to drown out my bad luck. It's looking better and better.

09-06-2010, 02:14 PM	#11
zimmstoy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 214	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Got the interior on the Jimmy gutted out, picked up a 2wd rolling chasis to swap the tub to, traded with Frank for a pair of lowback buckets for the truck and all the seatbelt pieces and mounting brackets I was missing. Got the carpet installed in my 87ss, changed the oil on my daily, the wifes daily and the camaro (real exciting stuff). I did break the harmonic balancer on my camper special so next weekend I will have more to report back. __________________ Kind Regards, Scott

09-06-2010, 08:02 PM	#12
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition I got my badly surface rusted project rolling frame stripped down and loaded on my trailer for a trip the the media blaster tomorrow Attached Images __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-06-2010, 08:19 PM	#13
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Not much, spent yesterday and today preparing for my appointment with the, um, "bore scope" doctor first thing in the morning. __________________ _____________________________ 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.

09-06-2010, 08:52 PM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Got rid of the 'Burb clip and got the stock stuff back on the front of my 86. Powder coated core support, etc... Glad to have it back to stock. Just need to get my new lights and it'll be all good! 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.

09-06-2010, 09:17 PM	#15
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition good thing u got that burb clip off! looks 100x better!!!!! __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

09-06-2010, 10:40 PM	#18
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Im a 63 yr old that agrees with the 14 year old that loves trucks. Think I would like to have you for a grandson



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09-06-2010, 10:47 PM	#19
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Finally got my rear bumper moved in to lessen the gap . Also got a 73-80 bumper which Ilike A LOT better than the 81-87 castings. Also It almost broke me buying drill bits at Lowes . bought 3- 1/2 in bits (around 50.00) to drill 4 holes in the frame . & the 3rd one diddnt make it thru the final hole & I hadt to improvise to make it work for Iwas not about to buy another bit.

09-06-2010, 11:05 PM	#20
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition I finally got time to work on the truck and figure out what was wrong with it. I checked all over for vacuums leaks and could not find one. So my next step was to pull the carb and check the fuel bowls. There was alot of what looked like very, very fine grit red sand(rust?) So I pulled the carb completely apart and cleaned it and pretty much rebuilt the carb and now it is running fine. I now have 2 filters on it, one before the pump and one after the regulator. I drove it around alot today and bever had a problem. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

09-07-2010, 02:47 AM	#21
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition slow weekend here for me (sat & sun is normaly my busiest days here) so I biult a new desk for my room and look'd at my garage blue print's again for the 7384th time ! Build'n a garage is the first thing on my "to-do" list when I get home. At home my girlfriend got to fix a water leak in the wall behind the wash'n machine ! __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

09-07-2010, 06:34 AM	#23
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Loaded up my military cab, dragged it 150 miles, and swapped it and some cash for a 77 1/2 ton. 3 OTT, 250 integral head, manual brakes and steering (gotta go!), aftermarket AC, solid stright body, no other options. That pretty well took out Saturday and Sunday, spend yesterday with relatives, and getting the second side of the barn ready for pavers. Got about 10 more feet and then the kids can go to it. $.50 a foot for 2' wide but I don't have to do the bending over. Then once the pavers are out of the barn I can level the floor and put in my vapor barrier and 21AA then my pallet rack.... Then I can get serious about parting oput the truck supply. __________________ 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

09-07-2010, 06:48 AM	#24
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Got my c10 running again but i have not a had a chance to test drive it i need a new air valve and new tire has been sitting and hasnt moved for 7-8 months.Other than that i bought a alarm system for my new truck have a appointment to get it installed next sat since thats my only day off. __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

09-07-2010, 07:29 AM	#25
jonvo4591 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 67	Re: What did you get done? Labor day 09/05/10 Edition Actually worked on my truck.... My friends and I built me a bed It's not attached yet, but it's built. __________________ 1.) Good 2.) Fast 3.) Cheap Pick two.

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