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**old Rusty C10** · 12-12-2010, 06:20 PM

Wife and I have been kicking the idea around of doing a different project truck and using our current truck as strictly a parts truck,other than that nothin else truck related
How about you all??

S10Fan · 12-12-2010, 06:50 PM

Replaced the brakes, pads & rotors, on the wife's van.

Scored a smokin' deal on some parts for my '50 project:
New aluminum 15 gallon fuel cell
New Viair 444 compressor
New Flex-a-lite Mojave heater
New Firestone 2600 lb airbags (2)
New front bag cups
Passed on a S-10 chassis, still looking.

Made further progress replacing the floor and rockers on the '50.

1BadSS · 12-12-2010, 07:42 PM

Spoke to a guy about trading my 79 for his 62 short step.

*87 chevy silverado* · 12-12-2010, 07:47 PM

took metal to the scrap yard found out my truck weighs just round 4500 pounds with me in it and nothing else. and today was sick.also put some things up for sale

edit
did this just to put a hose clap on the driver side gas tank

81ratrodc10 · 12-12-2010, 07:50 PM

sat went and bought 6 rims for my truck taday laid around the house

spudz · 12-12-2010, 08:16 PM

crappy weather. didnt do anything! I am looking at a crew cab short bed project I may buy... I recently got a new never cranked 454 in a trade. So of course I need to build a truck around my new motor!

hitcher · 12-12-2010, 09:00 PM

heres pics of the work i did on my dash . bought new dash pad with just popped in .the old one was badly cracked and i got a good deal at a swap meet. i got new clear plastic for the gauges as the old one was scratched , dirty and faded .cleaned the black gauges which had got a ton of dust on them over the years . then painted the backing the gauge lights shine on to to make them brighter which worked out really good . scuffed up my instrument cluster and sprayed it black . then put a new aluminum trim on the front . looks way better now

hitcher · 12-12-2010, 09:06 PM

more pics

TheWhiteElephant · 12-12-2010, 09:15 PM

Looks great there, hitcher.

After 3 months of wrenching on my homeowner's-association-neighborhood driveway, I turned the engine on! I'm super excited to begin the next phase of the build-up.

I also pulled the spliced-up firewall-to-taillamp harness to begin to rebuild it.

Justins76 · 12-12-2010, 10:19 PM

New ignition switch, cylinder and rack kit.

wyattglock · 12-12-2010, 10:57 PM

Went to work for 6 hours. Changed the thermostat in the truck while on lunch break. Left at 1:30 and counted 9 idiots in the ditch or median when I drove north to hunt. Shot a doe at the end of legal shoot, didnt hit her hard enough to knock her down. Tracked her for an hour in the dark with a flashlight and never found her after she ran into three more deer. Maybe next time! Then drove home in a freakin blizzard with a bunch more idiots that were trying to slide into the ditch. Made home in my one-legged two wheel drive dually without a scratch, it was a good day!

bagged74 · 12-12-2010, 11:08 PM

Saturday was in the mid 50s here, so i took the opportunity to clean my tahoe up good before it turned cold.....
today it only got up to about 38 degrees, so i didnt do much. I did help a buddy move a hot tub. why do the have to make those things so heavy???

Justins76 · 12-12-2010, 11:38 PM

Also put in Gibson stainless exhaust tips.

KQQL IT · 12-12-2010, 11:49 PM

Stripped more layers of paint... this must 6/7 layers deep
Why?

wyattglock · 12-13-2010, 12:02 AM

Bagged74-That is a sweet looking Tahoe! Love the wheels and the stance.

Buick455 · 12-13-2010, 12:07 AM

It has been about a Month Since I worked on the 87 GMC project so today I blasted some pulleys and brackets then prepped them for painting and painted them with gloss black engine paint which covered real good. It helps to have a small paint/weld booth in the shop.

bagged74 · 12-13-2010, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyattglock

Bagged74-That is a sweet looking Tahoe! Love the wheels and the stance.

thanks man, I really like it

3r!c84 · 12-13-2010, 12:34 AM

hit up the local carshow. it was realy small this time. but first time out to one with new wheels and motor

WigglesTheHoly · 12-13-2010, 01:06 AM

Made a list of items on my 78 that need some attention like the carb power steering hoses and intake gasket. I think that means I need a new intake and carb right? Like a performer intake and a new edlebrock. At least thats what I'm trying to convince the wife. Also found my tinging noise when I turn right turns out it was in my door...damn didn't I feel dumb. We were also notified the house nextdoor is ready to buy so we can get it torn down and I can expand my garage.

**texassquarebodies** · 12-13-2010, 01:13 AM

Found an 87' burb on CL to buy. Took my truck from high school that has not run in ten years to a really good mechanic. Moved some furniture for mom. Found out what a loose flywheel sounds like.

80stepsideguy · 12-13-2010, 01:44 AM

Got the rear bumper brackets all bolted up, got the rear licence frame on as well as the new stone guard shields and the new rear bumper on.Also got the chrome wire looms for the rear taillights on as well as the LED taillights on.Bolted the pass fender on, shimmed it and gaps are nice with the door and got the battery tray and support just about on.Scrapped some junk i had laying around my shop,repaired our well system with a new water softner, and worked on my cougar a little and sold some parts on ebay..

thanks
pat

brad2 · 12-13-2010, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyattglock

Bagged74-That is a sweet looking Tahoe! Love the wheels and the stance.

x2

UHcostUH · 12-13-2010, 04:15 AM

Cut a ring off both of my front coils to level her out finally, did a tune-up, and put some new shoes on her. Here is a before and after.

jitteryguy · 12-13-2010, 04:53 AM

I made some shadow box's to display flags is for some of the team guy's, My local helper's went and got new carpet for my shop office (my motor pool office is nicer than the comander's now). took the BobCat and dug a trench at the main gate for the big Army guys.
look'd at the calender, 530 days left till I'm done ! Life is good in sunny southern Afghanistan so the days fly by .

D13 · 12-13-2010, 07:34 AM

Swapped a 305 long block I'm never going to use for a Saginaw 3-speed that I might use some day.

Washed the great room walls and started patching. Had to replace a strip of drywall under the tripe wide front window as PO left a big gap, and had water damage. Could actually see daylight with the trim off. Went to foam it, foam can wouldn't shoot, so cut the drywall and will work on it this week. Assuming, of course, the driveway gets plowed so I can get out to the road....

12-12-2010, 06:20 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Wife and I have been kicking the idea around of doing a different project truck and using our current truck as strictly a parts truck,other than that nothin else truck related How about you all?? __________________ 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!!

12-12-2010, 06:50 PM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Replaced the brakes, pads & rotors, on the wife's van. Scored a smokin' deal on some parts for my '50 project: New aluminum 15 gallon fuel cell New Viair 444 compressor New Flex-a-lite Mojave heater New Firestone 2600 lb airbags (2) New front bag cups Passed on a S-10 chassis, still looking. Made further progress replacing the floor and rockers on the '50. __________________ _____________________________ 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.

12-12-2010, 07:42 PM	#3
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Spoke to a guy about trading my 79 for his 62 short step. __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

12-12-2010, 07:47 PM	#4
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition took metal to the scrap yard found out my truck weighs just round 4500 pounds with me in it and nothing else. and today was sick.also put some things up for sale edit did this just to put a hose clap on the driver side gas tank Last edited by 87 chevy silverado; 12-13-2010 at 02:04 PM.

12-12-2010, 07:50 PM	#5
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition sat went and bought 6 rims for my truck taday laid around the house __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"

12-12-2010, 08:16 PM	#6
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition crappy weather. didnt do anything! I am looking at a crew cab short bed project I may buy... I recently got a new never cranked 454 in a trade. So of course I need to build a truck around my new motor! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

12-12-2010, 09:00 PM	#7
hitcher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: lawton ok Posts: 190	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition heres pics of the work i did on my dash . bought new dash pad with just popped in .the old one was badly cracked and i got a good deal at a swap meet. i got new clear plastic for the gauges as the old one was scratched , dirty and faded .cleaned the black gauges which had got a ton of dust on them over the years . then painted the backing the gauge lights shine on to to make them brighter which worked out really good . scuffed up my instrument cluster and sprayed it black . then put a new aluminum trim on the front . looks way better now Attached Images

12-12-2010, 09:06 PM	#8
hitcher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: lawton ok Posts: 190	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition more pics Attached Images

12-12-2010, 09:15 PM	#9
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Looks great there, hitcher. After 3 months of wrenching on my homeowner's-association-neighborhood driveway, I turned the engine on! I'm super excited to begin the next phase of the build-up. I also pulled the spliced-up firewall-to-taillamp harness to begin to rebuild it. Attached Images __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

12-12-2010, 10:19 PM	#10
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition New ignition switch, cylinder and rack kit. __________________ -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!!

12-12-2010, 10:57 PM	#11
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 622	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Went to work for 6 hours. Changed the thermostat in the truck while on lunch break. Left at 1:30 and counted 9 idiots in the ditch or median when I drove north to hunt. Shot a doe at the end of legal shoot, didnt hit her hard enough to knock her down. Tracked her for an hour in the dark with a flashlight and never found her after she ran into three more deer. Maybe next time! Then drove home in a freakin blizzard with a bunch more idiots that were trying to slide into the ditch. Made home in my one-legged two wheel drive dually without a scratch, it was a good day!

12-12-2010, 11:08 PM	#12
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Saturday was in the mid 50s here, so i took the opportunity to clean my tahoe up good before it turned cold..... today it only got up to about 38 degrees, so i didnt do much. I did help a buddy move a hot tub. why do the have to make those things so heavy??? Attached Images

12-12-2010, 11:38 PM	#13
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Also put in Gibson stainless exhaust tips. __________________ -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!!

12-12-2010, 11:49 PM	#14
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Stripped more layers of paint... this must 6/7 layers deep Why?

12-13-2010, 12:02 AM	#15
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 622	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Bagged74-That is a sweet looking Tahoe! Love the wheels and the stance.



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12-13-2010, 12:07 AM	#16
Buick455 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Amherst VA Posts: 150	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition It has been about a Month Since I worked on the 87 GMC project so today I blasted some pulleys and brackets then prepped them for painting and painted them with gloss black engine paint which covered real good. It helps to have a small paint/weld booth in the shop. Attached Images

12-13-2010, 12:34 AM	#18
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition hit up the local carshow. it was realy small this time. but first time out to one with new wheels and motor __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-13-2010, 01:06 AM	#19
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Made a list of items on my 78 that need some attention like the carb power steering hoses and intake gasket. I think that means I need a new intake and carb right? Like a performer intake and a new edlebrock. At least thats what I'm trying to convince the wife. Also found my tinging noise when I turn right turns out it was in my door...damn didn't I feel dumb. We were also notified the house nextdoor is ready to buy so we can get it torn down and I can expand my garage. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

12-13-2010, 01:13 AM	#20
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Found an 87' burb on CL to buy. Took my truck from high school that has not run in ten years to a really good mechanic. Moved some furniture for mom. Found out what a loose flywheel sounds like. __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

12-13-2010, 01:44 AM	#21
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Got the rear bumper brackets all bolted up, got the rear licence frame on as well as the new stone guard shields and the new rear bumper on.Also got the chrome wire looms for the rear taillights on as well as the LED taillights on.Bolted the pass fender on, shimmed it and gaps are nice with the door and got the battery tray and support just about on.Scrapped some junk i had laying around my shop,repaired our well system with a new water softner, and worked on my cougar a little and sold some parts on ebay.. thanks pat __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

12-13-2010, 04:15 AM	#23
UHcostUH Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Logan, WV Posts: 31	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Cut a ring off both of my front coils to level her out finally, did a tune-up, and put some new shoes on her. Here is a before and after. Attached Images __________________ uhcostuh 78k10,84k10,86c10,87k10

12-13-2010, 04:53 AM	#24
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition I made some shadow box's to display flags is for some of the team guy's, My local helper's went and got new carpet for my shop office (my motor pool office is nicer than the comander's now). took the BobCat and dug a trench at the main gate for the big Army guys. look'd at the calender, 530 days left till I'm done ! Life is good in sunny southern Afghanistan so the days fly by . __________________ *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)

12-13-2010, 07:34 AM	#25
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: what did you get done 12/12/10 snowflake edition Swapped a 305 long block I'm never going to use for a Saginaw 3-speed that I might use some day. Washed the great room walls and started patching. Had to replace a strip of drywall under the tripe wide front window as PO left a big gap, and had water damage. Could actually see daylight with the trim off. Went to foam it, foam can wouldn't shoot, so cut the drywall and will work on it this week. Assuming, of course, the driveway gets plowed so I can get out to the road.... __________________ 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

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