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**old Rusty C10** · 03-27-2011, 09:39 PM

I was doin yard work all weekend? How about you all?

*78 Chevyrado* · 03-27-2011, 09:50 PM

I got my brakes completely redone from booster to shoes and its stopping better than it has since I've had it.

I got a GM window regulator installed in the drivers side door and found me a cool tag for the front at the dealer for $5

I also found a set of window crank handles that dont suck. The plastic kind these trucks came with suck in every way unless you have a GM set.
These Are Dorman pn# 76912. They fit perfectly and are metal and the knob is tight enough it doesnt rattle. I like em.

I got new PS lines installed on the truck and had to put an alternator on the focus.

Next on the list is installing my old kelsey hayes trailer brake controller. It taps into the brake lines. I'll be mounting it vertically on the plastic trim panel to the left of the parking brake pedal, as high up as it will go.

WigglesTheHoly · 03-28-2011, 12:06 AM

i got this done this weekend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7q5wDBNF4

Now to fence it in and put the gate towards the rear so that I have a space to park the Truck in the winter. With the new kid coming in October I need to get it done before money gets tight.

osaltyone · 03-28-2011, 02:58 AM

Finally got my OPP flush back window installed.

ProStreet83C10 · 03-28-2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by osaltyone

Finally got my OPP flush back window installed.

i have NEVER seen a window like that before, VERY cool, any other pics?

oh and my weekend consisted of setting up all day friday for our local Ducks Unlimited Banquet, then we held the Banquet yesterday evening, and all us committee members somehow happened to get sloshed and sing kakoke after the banquet at a local bar. Today i basically took it easy and relaxed and ended up digging my parents summer car out of our garage/storage for this summer. That car would be an 03 Ford T-Bird

RuralRoute C-30 · 03-28-2011, 07:57 AM

Had to work the week-end at the day job but did get time to clean up the dash area while waiting for parts. Still going to pull the cluster and do some more cleaning but as it sits it remains drivable.

Here is the before & after shots of time well spent. Did find the carcass of a mouse in the center speaker! I knew there was a smell still lingering from when I bought it a year ago!

Got some wood split as well. Winter may be near to over but springtime has yet to warm us up.

Mark

babyJay · 03-28-2011, 08:30 AM

Destroyed the rear suspension on the crew cab (intentionally).

Removed junk springs, finding out how much of a PITA it is when the metal part of the shackle bushing siezes to the bolt. Ended up cutting the whole back of the shackle out with the plasma cutter.

babyJay · 03-28-2011, 08:31 AM

few more

WigglesTheHoly · 03-28-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by osaltyone

Finally got my OPP flush back window installed.

It's...It's beautiful!

manimal · 03-28-2011, 10:17 AM

Got the engine put in my '77,still have to do some wiring and rebuild the carb.

Altec · 03-28-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by osaltyone

Finally got my OPP flush back window installed.

[IMG]http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd448/jimsother/th_flush_window5.jpg[/IM]

That is pretty bangin'! Very clean look!

Nothing on my truck. Was working on overhauling a I6 Diesel. Putting everything back together. Started at 8AM in the freezing cold, and was able to finish around 2PM. The only issue was a leaking hydraulic line, but that had nothing to do with the rebuild. Need to have a custom hose made to replace it.

StrokinRat · 03-28-2011, 09:26 PM

Got the interior put back in.

justinburnett · 03-28-2011, 10:30 PM

NOthing! Waiting on some slow jackass to finish my transmission so I can put it and my engine in. I wouldn't be mad but he's fixing it cause he broke it to begin with and isn't in a hurry cause I'm not paying for it.
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3r!c84 · 03-28-2011, 10:56 PM

daytona spring carshow. not as big as the November one. only 5000+ cars. very good weekend!

Telecasterjoey · 03-28-2011, 11:05 PM

patiently waiting for my truck to come back from paint

Leedogg · 03-29-2011, 01:04 AM

my week with the truck was a disappointing one. After changing the plugs/wires/cap and rotor last month. The truck still had a miss in it. so this weeked we changed out the coil and ignition control module....and it is still missing! grrr...I HATE ingition issues more than anything...starting to wonder if 3200 was as good a deal as I thought for the truck.

Not really surewhat to do next....

DBLSPRT68 · 03-29-2011, 02:19 AM

I picked up a Leer fiberglass SWB topper for my Extended cab project. I couldn't pass it up for $75.00 on Craigslist!

logan91k · 03-29-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by StrokinRat

Got the interior put back in.

looks great!

what car is it from, tahoe?

Slonaker · 03-29-2011, 02:59 PM

The only thing I did related to my truck was to go check out the progress being made on it by Vintage Air. They are using it to develop a new kit, and have had it for a couple of months. The work they are doing looks really nice, but I sure miss having it!

Slonaker

StrokinRat · 03-30-2011, 09:10 PM

Thanks Logan. There out of about an 03 Chevy 1500.

Jonboy · 03-30-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Slonaker

The only thing I did related to my truck was to go check out the progress being made on it by Vintage Air. They are using it to develop a new kit, and have had it for a couple of months. The work they are doing looks really nice, but I sure miss having it!

Slonaker

How is it coming? Mine is probably lonely there, too.

Slonaker · 03-31-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

How is it coming? Mine is probably lonely there, too.

Yours wasn''t even in the bay. I was hoping to look at the suspension as you had suggested, but it wasn't there with mine.

The compressor was mounted up and they were just finishing up the condenser. I forgot to look inside, so I don't know how that part is going.

Slonaker

Jonboy · 03-31-2011, 02:16 PM

That's what I was figuring. I talked to Everest a couple of weeks ago, and he said they were waiting on the control heads to come back. He said mine would probably be pretty much just an installation at that point. It's last, since it took me a little longer to get it down there than we had hoped. I am hoping to have it back late April, early May. I've been going through withdrawals, though.

03-27-2011, 09:39 PM	#1
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03-27-2011, 09:50 PM	#2
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 editionj I got my brakes completely redone from booster to shoes and its stopping better than it has since I've had it. I got a GM window regulator installed in the drivers side door and found me a cool tag for the front at the dealer for $5 I also found a set of window crank handles that dont suck. The plastic kind these trucks came with suck in every way unless you have a GM set. These Are Dorman pn# 76912. They fit perfectly and are metal and the knob is tight enough it doesnt rattle. I like em. I got new PS lines installed on the truck and had to put an alternator on the focus. Next on the list is installing my old kelsey hayes trailer brake controller. It taps into the brake lines. I'll be mounting it vertically on the plastic trim panel to the left of the parking brake pedal, as high up as it will go. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 03-27-2011 at 09:55 PM.

03-28-2011, 02:58 AM	#4
osaltyone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corona, ca Posts: 406	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 editionj Finally got my OPP flush back window installed.

03-28-2011, 07:57 AM	#6
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 editionj Had to work the week-end at the day job but did get time to clean up the dash area while waiting for parts. Still going to pull the cluster and do some more cleaning but as it sits it remains drivable. Here is the before & after shots of time well spent. Did find the carcass of a mouse in the center speaker! I knew there was a smell still lingering from when I bought it a year ago! Got some wood split as well. Winter may be near to over but springtime has yet to warm us up. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

03-28-2011, 08:30 AM	#7
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 editionj Destroyed the rear suspension on the crew cab (intentionally). Removed junk springs, finding out how much of a PITA it is when the metal part of the shackle bushing siezes to the bolt. Ended up cutting the whole back of the shackle out with the plasma cutter. Attached Images __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

03-28-2011, 08:31 AM	#8
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 editionj few more Attached Images __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

03-28-2011, 10:17 AM	#10
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 editionj Got the engine put in my '77,still have to do some wiring and rebuild the carb. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

03-28-2011, 09:26 PM	#12
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 edition Got the interior put back in. Attached Images __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker

03-28-2011, 10:30 PM	#13
justinburnett Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Dalles, OR Posts: 392	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 edition NOthing! Waiting on some slow jackass to finish my transmission so I can put it and my engine in. I wouldn't be mad but he's fixing it cause he broke it to begin with and isn't in a hurry cause I'm not paying for it. Posted via Mobile Device

03-28-2011, 10:56 PM	#14
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 edition daytona spring carshow. not as big as the November one. only 5000+ cars. very good weekend! __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

03-28-2011, 11:05 PM	#15
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 edition patiently waiting for my truck to come back from paint

03-29-2011, 01:04 AM	#16
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 edition my week with the truck was a disappointing one. After changing the plugs/wires/cap and rotor last month. The truck still had a miss in it. so this weeked we changed out the coil and ignition control module....and it is still missing! grrr...I HATE ingition issues more than anything...starting to wonder if 3200 was as good a deal as I thought for the truck. Not really surewhat to do next.... __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage! Last edited by Leedogg; 03-29-2011 at 01:04 AM.

03-29-2011, 02:19 AM	#17
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 edition I picked up a Leer fiberglass SWB topper for my Extended cab project. I couldn't pass it up for $75.00 on Craigslist! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

03-29-2011, 02:59 PM	#19
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 edition The only thing I did related to my truck was to go check out the progress being made on it by Vintage Air. They are using it to develop a new kit, and have had it for a couple of months. The work they are doing looks really nice, but I sure miss having it! Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-30-2011, 09:10 PM	#20
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 edition Thanks Logan. There out of about an 03 Chevy 1500. __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker



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03-31-2011, 02:16 PM	#23
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: What did you get done 3/27/11 edition That's what I was figuring. I talked to Everest a couple of weeks ago, and he said they were waiting on the control heads to come back. He said mine would probably be pretty much just an installation at that point. It's last, since it took me a little longer to get it down there than we had hoped. I am hoping to have it back late April, early May. I've been going through withdrawals, though. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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