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**old Rusty C10** · 03-25-2012, 03:30 PM

We've been remodelling our kitchen all week and have finally gotten into some sense of normalcy here.. the truck continues t make progress.. the paint is on except the roof and will be finished this week and on to reassembly
How about you all?

85burb · 03-25-2012, 04:18 PM

Fixed wifes carb problem on her long bed and tryed to take a table and chair set to goodwill and they said they no longer take furniture.....Drove away confused....they sell it. Pull my poor burb out of garage and washed the dust it has gotten on it from sitting for so long. Talked to the guy that is gona do the exhasut and he said 2-3 weeks tell he can get to it. Sad day.......

the_ocho · 03-25-2012, 04:35 PM

Got the front end sorted out, slapped on an Efan and made a new coolant catch can.

new core support

replaced all the trim up front, lower grill support, right fender, bumper brackets and bumper

catch can before

catch can installed

and the fan, eventually ill make a shroud that covers the whole rad.

Now just need a hood and a grill and the body will be straight, then I can start working on my drop.

turbo350 · 03-25-2012, 04:40 PM

Got my stock 400 running on the engine stand. Not bad for a 35 year old original engine.

S10Fan · 03-25-2012, 04:44 PM

Busy weekend! I took off work Friday and did a front-end alignment on the 50 and my square. The 50 also got a new idler arm and drag link. My parts store didn't have all the inner and outer tie rods I needed so I'll go back under the truck another weekend.

Picked up a pair of new aluminum bomber seats (with foam and vinyl inserts) for my 50.

Went with my pinstriper this morning to look at a 63 Suburban he has owned for the last 3 years. It's time to move the old girl to his shop and get started on the build. The Burb will be his shop truck, satin finish, 73-87 front cross-member and a static drop. There's a lot of metal work to do but he's trading some graphics work for metal labor. Should be a fun build.

sethv · 03-25-2012, 05:25 PM

I also took friday off from work to work on other stuff

installed Thrush turbo mufflers (Ahh, good 'n quiet now), broke a brake line and replaced it, and drove around a bit. I also removed the choke from my Q-jet laying around becuase someone wired it up and it was causing the secondaries to stick open. Soon I'm going to order an adapter so I can run it on my Weiand Stealth intake, and toss the Edelbrock in the aluminum bin!!

Stepper86 · 03-25-2012, 06:01 PM

Nothing truck related what so ever, went swimming with my daughter and took a walk with the dog.

CoggedBelt75 · 03-25-2012, 10:47 PM

Slapped on a fresh coat of wax. Planted new bushes in front of the house so didn't allow time to polish the shiny stuff.

craazy22 · 03-25-2012, 10:57 PM

Sanded down all my frame to paint and discovered a crack on driver side by motor mount.
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SCOTI · 03-25-2012, 11:05 PM

I did some re-arranging of the garage so I could easily pull the 6.0/4l80e out (it's on a 'custom' dolley to allowing moving it around). I have a guy that's been wanting to buy it for what I paid so I'm going to let it go....

Truck wise I tried getting more stuff done on the dually. I needed an exhaust u-bolt/hanger arrangement to suspend the exit side of the mufflers but couldn't find anything local. I'm going to see what we have @ work in SS material. If I can't find anything, I might just fab my own mild-steel stuff up. In an attempt to keep moving forward, I decided to get the oil-pan & trans dipsticks mounted. of course, neither one fit like I would have liked. The oil-pan unit was too large to fully seat into the pan sleeve & the trans unit was a little too loose for my taste (these are new Lokar parts). I think I have them tweaked well enough to do the job but neither is installed. I had to do some color touch-up on the oil-an dipstick housing & clean-up the trans dipstick opening so some silicone would adhere.

I also did some initial clean-up & sanding on the 'new' wheels/center-caps for the dually. These things were pretty scuffed up but I was able to get most of the deep scratches out. The caps are currently up to 320 grit & looking much better. I just got going on the front wheels when the DA tossed the foam pad off. I'll have to get a new pad & then will get back after it later in the week (sometimes it takes a little extra work to make the 'free stuff' presentable).

masterlock · 03-25-2012, 11:16 PM

Made a few additions over the weekend getting a bit closer to actually having a running truck again.

'79squared · 03-25-2012, 11:45 PM

Well I took out my gauges and cleaned them and painted the back of the light reflector.

riz · 03-26-2012, 07:10 AM

I set up my home stereo system and surround sound in the basement then sat down and watched Sucker Punch to enjoy it. I went with my wife to buy a couple old metal milk cans that she ( meaning me ) wants to clean up and paint. Went to the movie Hunger Games last night... not bad.......... interesting movie. Scrounged up a cherry picker and engine stand for when I start to remove the engine in my 81 shorty. Also checked in with my sandblaster / powdercoater and I should have my rally rims back by this coming weekend. Then I'll mount the tires and order some chrome rings and put them back on so I can move it around again. Also found some Rockford Fosgate 2 way 6.5" speakers for the rear doors on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Cleaned the basement and computer room......... Not a bad weekend of getting things done.

RIZ

77c10 · 03-26-2012, 10:18 AM

Changed oil in my 07 Ram and the wife's 95 Saab. Rotated the tires on my 95 Olds and my wife's 04 Suburban. Charged the ac in my 07 Ram. Buttoned up the front end rebuild and started mounting the MegaShifter in my 77 square.

Dieselholic92 · 03-26-2012, 12:10 PM

Absolutely nothing

thump16 · 03-26-2012, 01:36 PM

Cut the yard & Installed the 6.0/tranny into the 84 and cleaned up the garage. Its gonna be a while before i decide to tackle another swap. lol.

foamypirate · 03-26-2012, 01:47 PM

Worked on removing all the extraneous crap from my frame so I can strip it and recoat it.

JRANGER · 03-26-2012, 02:25 PM

I removed the door to replace the pins only to find out the top hinge was broke. Installed a new hinge and the damn door is sagging even worse now with new pins.....ERG!!!!!!!! Guess I need to remove the inner fenders and try to adjust the door that way

J Knight · 03-26-2012, 05:12 PM

Got a better grill painted up. need to add a chrome strip and bowtie then install but ran out of time.

JRANGER · 03-26-2012, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Knight

Got a better grill painted up. need to add a chrome strip and bowtie then install but ran out of time.

What did you paint that with?

ratrod67 · 03-26-2012, 06:27 PM

Sold these:

Built this:

J Knight · 03-26-2012, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRANGER

What did you paint that with?

I painted it with Duplicolor acrilic enamel gloss black(DA1600, I think) then Duplicolor crystal clear. Then added 3/4 in chrome trim across the middle. When I did my old grill I just sprayed the black on it, the grill was in bad shape so I didnt spend much time on it. It didnt last long either. I took my time with the new one plus with the clear on it I hope it wont start chipping from road rash.

**Lost81c10** · 03-26-2012, 10:12 PM

Built and upholstered in leatherthe a center console for my bench seat. Don't have a picture at this second but will upload one in the morning. Just waiting for some cup inserts I ordered.
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BigRed76 · 03-26-2012, 10:17 PM

Got rid of my old bouncy bench seat and installed my new seat that I pulled out of a '97 F350. The truck rides like a cadillac now

badpontiacs · 03-26-2012, 11:24 PM

Got my bed mounted up after removing the whole body to swap frames. Started trimming for the wheels to fit too. Mounted some gauges and did some wiring Other than that, relaxed!

03-25-2012, 03:30 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 3/25/12 edition We've been remodelling our kitchen all week and have finally gotten into some sense of normalcy here.. the truck continues t make progress.. the paint is on except the roof and will be finished this week and on to reassembly How about 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!!

03-25-2012, 04:18 PM	#2
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Fixed wifes carb problem on her long bed and tryed to take a table and chair set to goodwill and they said they no longer take furniture.....Drove away confused....they sell it. Pull my poor burb out of garage and washed the dust it has gotten on it from sitting for so long. Talked to the guy that is gona do the exhasut and he said 2-3 weeks tell he can get to it. Sad day....... __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-25-2012, 04:35 PM	#3
the_ocho Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: North utah Posts: 20	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Got the front end sorted out, slapped on an Efan and made a new coolant catch can. new core support replaced all the trim up front, lower grill support, right fender, bumper brackets and bumper catch can before catch can installed and the fan, eventually ill make a shroud that covers the whole rad. Now just need a hood and a grill and the body will be straight, then I can start working on my drop.

03-25-2012, 04:40 PM	#4
turbo350 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 316	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Got my stock 400 running on the engine stand. Not bad for a 35 year old original engine.

03-25-2012, 04:44 PM	#5
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Busy weekend! I took off work Friday and did a front-end alignment on the 50 and my square. The 50 also got a new idler arm and drag link. My parts store didn't have all the inner and outer tie rods I needed so I'll go back under the truck another weekend. Picked up a pair of new aluminum bomber seats (with foam and vinyl inserts) for my 50. Went with my pinstriper this morning to look at a 63 Suburban he has owned for the last 3 years. It's time to move the old girl to his shop and get started on the build. The Burb will be his shop truck, satin finish, 73-87 front cross-member and a static drop. There's a lot of metal work to do but he's trading some graphics work for metal labor. Should be a fun build. 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.

03-25-2012, 05:25 PM	#6
sethv Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bradford, PA Posts: 395	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition I also took friday off from work to work on other stuff installed Thrush turbo mufflers (Ahh, good 'n quiet now), broke a brake line and replaced it, and drove around a bit. I also removed the choke from my Q-jet laying around becuase someone wired it up and it was causing the secondaries to stick open. Soon I'm going to order an adapter so I can run it on my Weiand Stealth intake, and toss the Edelbrock in the aluminum bin!! __________________ 1981 K10 Scottsdale 305 ci \| TH350 \| NP208 \| 60k miles

03-25-2012, 06:01 PM	#7
Stepper86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 263	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Nothing truck related what so ever, went swimming with my daughter and took a walk with the dog. __________________ Tom.______________________________________ The fleet: 2007 BMW 530xi M (daily driver) 1986 C-10 Stepside (project "my time") 1992 Corvette cab (summer time daily driver) 1969 Cadilac DeVille Cab ("it just need some paint")

03-25-2012, 10:47 PM	#8
CoggedBelt75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Altus, Oklahoma Posts: 679	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Slapped on a fresh coat of wax. Planted new bushes in front of the house so didn't allow time to polish the shiny stuff. __________________ Joe __________________________________________ 1975 C10 "Questions are a sign of intelligence indicating a desire to eliminate ignorance"

03-25-2012, 10:57 PM	#9
craazy22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 230	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Sanded down all my frame to paint and discovered a crack on driver side by motor mount. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81 chevy stepside 6.0/t56 swap in progress.... 81 chevy silverado k5 2wd 350 tpi and 700r4.. SOLD 07 chevy colorado "work truck" SOLD 02 chevy silverado z71 off road package

03-25-2012, 11:05 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition I did some re-arranging of the garage so I could easily pull the 6.0/4l80e out (it's on a 'custom' dolley to allowing moving it around). I have a guy that's been wanting to buy it for what I paid so I'm going to let it go.... Truck wise I tried getting more stuff done on the dually. I needed an exhaust u-bolt/hanger arrangement to suspend the exit side of the mufflers but couldn't find anything local. I'm going to see what we have @ work in SS material. If I can't find anything, I might just fab my own mild-steel stuff up. In an attempt to keep moving forward, I decided to get the oil-pan & trans dipsticks mounted. of course, neither one fit like I would have liked. The oil-pan unit was too large to fully seat into the pan sleeve & the trans unit was a little too loose for my taste (these are new Lokar parts). I think I have them tweaked well enough to do the job but neither is installed. I had to do some color touch-up on the oil-an dipstick housing & clean-up the trans dipstick opening so some silicone would adhere. I also did some initial clean-up & sanding on the 'new' wheels/center-caps for the dually. These things were pretty scuffed up but I was able to get most of the deep scratches out. The caps are currently up to 320 grit & looking much better. I just got going on the front wheels when the DA tossed the foam pad off. I'll have to get a new pad & then will get back after it later in the week (sometimes it takes a little extra work to make the 'free stuff' presentable). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-25-2012, 11:16 PM	#11
masterlock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 281	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Made a few additions over the weekend getting a bit closer to actually having a running truck again. Attached Images __________________ 77 Stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=422253

03-25-2012, 11:45 PM	#12
'79squared Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Camas WA Posts: 175	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Well I took out my gauges and cleaned them and painted the back of the light reflector. Attached Images __________________ 1979 SWB 350/350

03-26-2012, 07:10 AM	#13
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition I set up my home stereo system and surround sound in the basement then sat down and watched Sucker Punch to enjoy it. I went with my wife to buy a couple old metal milk cans that she ( meaning me ) wants to clean up and paint. Went to the movie Hunger Games last night... not bad.......... interesting movie. Scrounged up a cherry picker and engine stand for when I start to remove the engine in my 81 shorty. Also checked in with my sandblaster / powdercoater and I should have my rally rims back by this coming weekend. Then I'll mount the tires and order some chrome rings and put them back on so I can move it around again. Also found some Rockford Fosgate 2 way 6.5" speakers for the rear doors on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Cleaned the basement and computer room......... Not a bad weekend of getting things done. RIZ

03-26-2012, 10:18 AM	#14
77c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gallatin, TN Posts: 782	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Changed oil in my 07 Ram and the wife's 95 Saab. Rotated the tires on my 95 Olds and my wife's 04 Suburban. Charged the ac in my 07 Ram. Buttoned up the front end rebuild and started mounting the MegaShifter in my 77 square. __________________ 77 C10, 6.0LS/4L80E, 3:73 12 bolt. Boss 338's 20" x 10" w/ 285/50/20 rear. 20" x 8.5" w/ 245/40/20 front. Vintage Air. Full Autometer gauges recessed in factory bezel (Thanks bigblock73!) Gm Storm Grey Metallic paint "Cool ain't ever cheap and cheap ain't ever cool"

03-26-2012, 12:10 PM	#15
Dieselholic92 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lynd, Minnesota Posts: 201	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Absolutely nothing __________________ Semi professional heavy equipment operator Amateur mechanic



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03-26-2012, 01:36 PM	#16
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Cut the yard & Installed the 6.0/tranny into the 84 and cleaned up the garage. Its gonna be a while before i decide to tackle another swap. lol.

03-26-2012, 01:47 PM	#17
foamypirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 594	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Worked on removing all the extraneous crap from my frame so I can strip it and recoat it.

03-26-2012, 02:25 PM	#18
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition I removed the door to replace the pins only to find out the top hinge was broke. Installed a new hinge and the damn door is sagging even worse now with new pins.....ERG!!!!!!!! Guess I need to remove the inner fenders and try to adjust the door that way __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

03-26-2012, 05:12 PM	#19
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Got a better grill painted up. need to add a chrome strip and bowtie then install but ran out of time. Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

03-26-2012, 06:27 PM	#21
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Sold these: Built this:

03-26-2012, 10:12 PM	#23
Lost81c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bonaire Ga Posts: 207	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Built and upholstered in leatherthe a center console for my bench seat. Don't have a picture at this second but will upload one in the morning. Just waiting for some cup inserts I ordered. Posted via Mobile Device

03-26-2012, 10:17 PM	#24
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Got rid of my old bouncy bench seat and installed my new seat that I pulled out of a '97 F350. The truck rides like a cadillac now __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

03-26-2012, 11:24 PM	#25
badpontiacs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Posts: 195	Re: What did you get done 3/25/12 edition Got my bed mounted up after removing the whole body to swap frames. Started trimming for the wheels to fit too. Mounted some gauges and did some wiring Other than that, relaxed!

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