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**old Rusty C10** · 07-22-2012, 06:09 PM

nothing truck related for me you all?

WarBeard · 07-22-2012, 06:50 PM

I installed a radio and speaker in the dash. Cleaned out the interior, ripping out the nasty carpet and dash board. Removed a huge ball of useless wires left by the PO. Got most of my steering wheel "un-sticky'' using a little bit of carb spray, water, scotch bright pad. Next we will be polishing up hubcaps and repainting the wheels white or black.

S10Fan · 07-22-2012, 08:06 PM

Dumped the transmission in my 50 (TH-350), going to check around this week for prices on a rebuild. That's why we call them "Projects"! LOL

paul66c10 · 07-22-2012, 08:11 PM

just this, its slow going

bigwheel15 · 07-22-2012, 08:41 PM

Pulled and regreased my distributor, cleaned my plugs off and replaced a charred plug wire trying to solve a miss im having. Havent got the dist reinstalled however, feeling kinda burned out working on it in the 100+ degree Texas heat.
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WarBeard · 07-22-2012, 08:48 PM

Fire that truck up at nite with no lights on and see if you can see any spark's.

That's how I accidentally found my miss on my Suburban.

bigwheel15 · 07-22-2012, 08:56 PM

That was actually gonna be my next step after i drop the dist back in. hope i can track it down pretty easily.
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SSC's76 · 07-22-2012, 09:19 PM

not much truck im still waiting for my tags been over 30 days making me mad. did install my sub setup I had in my fire bird into the wifes Saturn. that woke the stereo right up. now it sounds good just more full sounding

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Rich84 · 07-22-2012, 09:21 PM

Went to the bone yard....got the inner brackets for bucket seats out of a suburban and the under dash harness for power windows..also grabbed a speaker for my wife's trailblazer..
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foamypirate · 07-22-2012, 09:21 PM

Finished up the TBI wiring harness for my 84' except for some connections that have to be made in the truck (namely, the other side of the ppl/white wire that serves as the crank signal for the ECM, battery power, and the switch input for my ignition relay), got a new fuel pump and sending unit installed in my new 20 gallon EFI tank, and got the tank crossover lines installed in the truck in prep for the EFI switch valve.

GM-power · 07-22-2012, 09:55 PM

Not to much. Mounted a review mirror bracket. Cleaned my bed out to.
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J Knight · 07-22-2012, 10:11 PM

Scored some NOS vent windows.

JRANGER · 07-23-2012, 12:28 AM

Put the dash back in the truck, went to the white house truck show, then went and picked up some wood and got started on my workshop

ProStreet83C10 · 07-23-2012, 12:50 AM

i actually did quite a bit

yesterday i FINALLY found time to wash my daily driver (2001 dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel) and i got my dads car out and drove that around a bit (2003 ford Thunderchicken)

today i went to a car show and scored a top 50 award. Came home and truck was BADLY missing on the top end of 2nd gear (completely losing power when 3/4 throttle or more was applied, letting back out of it to have it coughing, farting, hiccuping etc) so i went to my Oreillys and picked up some tune up parts......pics of parts to follow, first of all, heres som epics of old plugs (been in truck 10-12 yrs, 25k miles on them) plug wires were horrible, looked like burnt insulation etc on them

Out with the old

In with the new

Mind you, the plug wires were a cut n make your own kit.....never done that before, complete mess and confusion, BUT i got them done and they work. Fuel system cleaner is to hopefully help with that loss of power issue, if its not the filter, hopefully its not a weak pump, if so, their cheap! Cap, rotor and coil are all self explanatory as well as fuel filter. Took about 3-4 hrs till it was all done, longest part of it was fighting those dang plug wires!

KQQL IT · 07-23-2012, 01:22 AM

No square doings. Its at the body shop and making me angrier.

But did get new rotors, pads and re packed bearings in my crew cab.
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and got the bunch washed.

ratrod67 · 07-23-2012, 06:10 AM

Started pulling parts off. Getting ready to pull the motor and trans.
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82ccshorty · 07-23-2012, 12:43 PM

i went and bought another crew. 1980 GMC Seirra Classic 35 3+3 4x4 Name: tn.jpg
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softballnrd27 · 07-23-2012, 02:49 PM

I just about finished up with my LS swap. She is running but still needs a tune.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb_HRuJe2zE&feature...

I also finished putting her back together and loaded it up on a trailer to take over to the tuner.

Stepper86 · 07-23-2012, 03:15 PM

Finaly had some time to work on the truck,installed a new fuelpump, and set the timing. Runs much better now, should have changed that pump long time ago.

1425956 · 07-23-2012, 08:32 PM

Installed some new MSD plug wires and wire separators. Sure runs better now that the old plug wires are not shorting to the headers. Just need to install all new belts, re-charge the A/C and get the exhaust work completed. Should be driving it in 2 weeks or less. This d@mn heat sure makes it tough to do anything on it. Been 100 degrees or more every day now for 3 or more weeks.

whiskeydented · 07-23-2012, 09:45 PM

I mounted my new tires and rims.

JRANGER · 07-24-2012, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiskeydented

I mounted my new tires and rims.

other then the cowl hood i want your truck lol

slinginrods · 07-24-2012, 12:53 AM

finally got my 5.3 for my truck!! cant wait to get this built and in! life is good right now.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 07-24-2012, 01:06 AM

Got my ten bolt in at randys ring and pinion and getting a detriot truetrac and 373 gears put in
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motornut · 07-24-2012, 12:23 PM

got my CB/radio in
front speakers
and a dome light control pass side

07-22-2012, 06:09 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 7/22/2012 edition nothing truck related for me 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!!

07-22-2012, 06:50 PM	#2
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition I installed a radio and speaker in the dash. Cleaned out the interior, ripping out the nasty carpet and dash board. Removed a huge ball of useless wires left by the PO. Got most of my steering wheel "un-sticky'' using a little bit of carb spray, water, scotch bright pad. Next we will be polishing up hubcaps and repainting the wheels white or black. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

07-22-2012, 08:06 PM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Dumped the transmission in my 50 (TH-350), going to check around this week for prices on a rebuild. That's why we call them "Projects"! LOL __________________ _____________________________ 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.

07-22-2012, 08:11 PM	#4
paul66c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chesapeake, va Posts: 89	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition just this, its slow going __________________ 1986 gmc shortbed (right now its rough) porterbuilt dropmember front mmw flat plate uppers and lowers, soon to have porterbuilt rear dropmember, painted cherry red rallies, flat green primer in the works with a gloss white roof, 92 civic dx daily beater, 01 z06 new toy

07-22-2012, 08:41 PM	#5
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Pulled and regreased my distributor, cleaned my plugs off and replaced a charred plug wire trying to solve a miss im having. Havent got the dist reinstalled however, feeling kinda burned out working on it in the 100+ degree Texas heat. Posted via Mobile Device

07-22-2012, 08:48 PM	#6
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Fire that truck up at nite with no lights on and see if you can see any spark's. That's how I accidentally found my miss on my Suburban. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

07-22-2012, 08:56 PM	#7
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition That was actually gonna be my next step after i drop the dist back in. hope i can track it down pretty easily. Posted via Mobile Device

07-22-2012, 09:19 PM	#8
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	not much truck im still waiting for my tags been over 30 days making me mad. did install my sub setup I had in my fire bird into the wifes Saturn. that woke the stereo right up. now it sounds good just more full sounding Posted from 67-72chevytrucks.com App for Android __________________ 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

07-22-2012, 09:21 PM	#9
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,694	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Went to the bone yard....got the inner brackets for bucket seats out of a suburban and the under dash harness for power windows..also grabbed a speaker for my wife's trailblazer.. Posted via Mobile Device

07-22-2012, 09:21 PM	#10
foamypirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 594	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Finished up the TBI wiring harness for my 84' except for some connections that have to be made in the truck (namely, the other side of the ppl/white wire that serves as the crank signal for the ECM, battery power, and the switch input for my ignition relay), got a new fuel pump and sending unit installed in my new 20 gallon EFI tank, and got the tank crossover lines installed in the truck in prep for the EFI switch valve.

07-22-2012, 09:55 PM	#11
GM-power Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 770	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Not to much. Mounted a review mirror bracket. Cleaned my bed out to. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1979 Sierra Classic Heavy-half 1996 Silverado x-cab "the daily"

07-22-2012, 10:11 PM	#12
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Scored some NOS vent windows. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

07-23-2012, 12:28 AM	#13
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Put the dash back in the truck, went to the white house truck show, then went and picked up some wood and got started on my workshop Attached Images __________________ 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

07-23-2012, 12:50 AM	#14
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition i actually did quite a bit yesterday i FINALLY found time to wash my daily driver (2001 dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel) and i got my dads car out and drove that around a bit (2003 ford Thunderchicken) today i went to a car show and scored a top 50 award. Came home and truck was BADLY missing on the top end of 2nd gear (completely losing power when 3/4 throttle or more was applied, letting back out of it to have it coughing, farting, hiccuping etc) so i went to my Oreillys and picked up some tune up parts......pics of parts to follow, first of all, heres som epics of old plugs (been in truck 10-12 yrs, 25k miles on them) plug wires were horrible, looked like burnt insulation etc on them Out with the old In with the new Mind you, the plug wires were a cut n make your own kit.....never done that before, complete mess and confusion, BUT i got them done and they work. Fuel system cleaner is to hopefully help with that loss of power issue, if its not the filter, hopefully its not a weak pump, if so, their cheap! Cap, rotor and coil are all self explanatory as well as fuel filter. Took about 3-4 hrs till it was all done, longest part of it was fighting those dang plug wires! __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79 Last edited by ProStreet83C10; 07-23-2012 at 12:56 AM.

07-23-2012, 01:22 AM	#15
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 7/22/2012 edition No square doings. Its at the body shop and making me angrier. But did get new rotors, pads and re packed bearings in my crew cab. Posted via Mobile Device and got the bunch washed. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 07-23-2012 at 01:30 AM. Reason: pics



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07-23-2012, 06:10 AM	#16
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Started pulling parts off. Getting ready to pull the motor and trans. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

07-23-2012, 12:43 PM	#17
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition i went and bought another crew. 1980 GMC Seirra Classic 35 3+3 4x4 __________________ 1969 chevy camaro Z28 #matchin Factory 4wheel disc 1969 chevy cst10 big block overdrive 5/7 drop dog dishs 1997 gmc yukon 2 door 2 wheel drive project 4/5.5 22s 2004 gmc sierra dually 4/4 lowering daily driver

07-23-2012, 03:15 PM	#19
Stepper86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 263	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Finaly had some time to work on the truck,installed a new fuelpump, and set the timing. Runs much better now, should have changed that pump long time ago. __________________ 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")

07-23-2012, 08:32 PM	#20
1425956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 161	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Installed some new MSD plug wires and wire separators. Sure runs better now that the old plug wires are not shorting to the headers. Just need to install all new belts, re-charge the A/C and get the exhaust work completed. Should be driving it in 2 weeks or less. This d@mn heat sure makes it tough to do anything on it. Been 100 degrees or more every day now for 3 or more weeks. __________________ Jeremy I have done so much, for so long, with so little, I can do anything with nothing! 1984 GMC Sierra Classic-1/2 ton-SWB (R.I.P.) 1986 GMC Suburban 3/4 ton 4x4 2014 GMC Sierra LTZ Z-71 Crew SWB

07-23-2012, 09:45 PM	#21
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition I mounted my new tires and rims.

07-24-2012, 12:53 AM	#23
slinginrods Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: flagler beach,florida Posts: 176	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition finally got my 5.3 for my truck!! cant wait to get this built and in! life is good right now. Attached Images

07-24-2012, 01:06 AM	#24
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition Got my ten bolt in at randys ring and pinion and getting a detriot truetrac and 373 gears put in Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

07-24-2012, 12:23 PM	#25
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: WHat did you get done 7/22/2012 edition got my CB/radio in front speakers and a dome light control pass side Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

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