Progress of my new truck so far. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Moloko · 11-04-2003, 07:11 PM

Well I've had my truck for a few weeks now, and here is how its coming so far.

I put on a set of KYB shocks, and I am very impressed with them. The truck rides and handles better than my Chevelle, and the cost for them wernt too bad either. I also did all the usual stuff at the same time since I just bought the truck and didnt know when it was last done; oil, coolant, belts, hoses, air filter, and valve cover gaskets because they were leaking.

All my year one parts arrived; 2 cab corners, left side rocker and inner rocker. Now I just have to put them on. My friend said I could borrow his welder, but I have almost no experience with welding, so it should be interesting.

The same friend is selling me a mint grill for it, and 2 complete rust free doors all for about 50 bucks. That will help a bunch.

After the body work is done I'm going to paint it hugger orange with a white top. I also want to get lowering springs for the truck, and then get a 16 or 17'' set of American Racing TT2 wheels.

ROAD DOG · 11-04-2003, 07:15 PM

You can't buy a mint grill and doors for $50. In my nieborhood.
Sweat ass deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Canadian694x4** · 11-04-2003, 07:20 PM

that's a really nice buddy you have...my friends are not interested in vehicles at all

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-04-2003, 08:00 PM

Killer deal sound's like progress is being made. Progress is good...

C10Squared · 11-04-2003, 10:34 PM

pics...we want pics.

Moloko · 11-04-2003, 10:51 PM

Ask and ye shall receive;

shuttermutt · 11-04-2003, 10:57 PM

Gee... nobody demanded pics of my rust bucket!

Regardless, you've got a serious diamond in the rough there, Moloko (and I'm not just sayin' that because you've got a Chevelle, too!)

PS: If you haven't already, check out this site when you get a chance. They're almost as cool as the guys (and gals) on this board!

lukecp · 11-04-2003, 11:09 PM

Lookin good!

If you don't mind me asking....about how much did those KYB's run you each? How much better are they then the upper level Monroe shocks most auto parts sell?

I have $11.95 ea. shocks on my truck....only a year old but i'm not too impressed with them....another lesson that has taught me not to buy cheap parts, lol.

cableguy0 · 11-05-2003, 12:19 AM

my dad went to a seminar not long ago that only mechanics and service writers were invited to. it was for kyb shocks because they want to broaden there market. the monroe shock tubes looked like exhaust pip the quality of the metal was terrible and failure rate is high. kyb is a good product when i get around to it im gonna yank the sorry @ss gabriels off of mine and replace with either edelbrocks or kyb's and it will most likely be kyb shocks

Moloko · 11-08-2003, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by yellow72custom
Lookin good!

If you don't mind me asking....about how much did those KYB's run you each? How much better are they then the upper level Monroe shocks most auto parts sell?

I have $11.95 ea. shocks on my truck....only a year old but i'm not too impressed with them....another lesson that has taught me not to buy cheap parts, lol.

They were 129 a set and the truck rides and handles like a dream. Im putting a set on my Chevelle as soon as I can. Probably over the winter while the velle is torn apart for an engine "upgrade"

Moloko · 11-08-2003, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by shuttermutt
Gee... nobody demanded pics of my rust bucket!

Regardless, you've got a serious diamond in the rough there, Moloko (and I'm not just sayin' that because you've got a Chevelle, too!)

PS: If you haven't already, check out this site when you get a chance. They're almost as cool as the guys (and gals) on this board!

I've been a member of chevelles.com since um.... maybe 98 or 99, I forget. Anyway, you're right. Its a great site.

11-04-2003, 07:11 PM	#1
Moloko Hoarding Rusty Objects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 267	Progress of my new truck so far. Well I've had my truck for a few weeks now, and here is how its coming so far. I put on a set of KYB shocks, and I am very impressed with them. The truck rides and handles better than my Chevelle, and the cost for them wernt too bad either. I also did all the usual stuff at the same time since I just bought the truck and didnt know when it was last done; oil, coolant, belts, hoses, air filter, and valve cover gaskets because they were leaking. All my year one parts arrived; 2 cab corners, left side rocker and inner rocker. Now I just have to put them on. My friend said I could borrow his welder, but I have almost no experience with welding, so it should be interesting. The same friend is selling me a mint grill for it, and 2 complete rust free doors all for about 50 bucks. That will help a bunch. After the body work is done I'm going to paint it hugger orange with a white top. I also want to get lowering springs for the truck, and then get a 16 or 17'' set of American Racing TT2 wheels. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 1994 GMC Yukon Follow me on Youtube! - http://www.youtube.com/user/FuelInjectionSucks

11-04-2003, 07:15 PM	#2
ROAD DOG Top of the foodchain Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 3.5 miles from Mile Hi Stadium Posts: 127	You can't buy a mint grill and doors for $50. In my nieborhood. Sweat ass deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1970 K-10 4x4 1975 Jeep CJ-5 4x4 1990 Jeep XJ 4x4 Smell the Magic!

11-04-2003, 07:20 PM	#3
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	... that's a really nice buddy you have...my friends are not interested in vehicles at all __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-04-2003, 08:00 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Killer deal sound's like progress is being made. Progress is good... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-04-2003, 10:51 PM	#6
Moloko Hoarding Rusty Objects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 267	Ask and ye shall receive; __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 1994 GMC Yukon Follow me on Youtube! - http://www.youtube.com/user/FuelInjectionSucks

11-04-2003, 10:34 PM	#5
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	pics...we want pics.

11-04-2003, 10:57 PM	#7
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Gee... nobody demanded pics of my rust bucket! Regardless, you've got a serious diamond in the rough there, Moloko (and I'm not just sayin' that because you've got a Chevelle, too!) PS: If you haven't already, check out this site when you get a chance. They're almost as cool as the guys (and gals) on this board! __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-04-2003, 11:09 PM	#8
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Lookin good! If you don't mind me asking....about how much did those KYB's run you each? How much better are they then the upper level Monroe shocks most auto parts sell? I have $11.95 ea. shocks on my truck....only a year old but i'm not too impressed with them....another lesson that has taught me not to buy cheap parts, lol. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-05-2003, 12:19 AM	#9
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	my dad went to a seminar not long ago that only mechanics and service writers were invited to. it was for kyb shocks because they want to broaden there market. the monroe shock tubes looked like exhaust pip the quality of the metal was terrible and failure rate is high. kyb is a good product when i get around to it im gonna yank the sorry @ss gabriels off of mine and replace with either edelbrocks or kyb's and it will most likely be kyb shocks __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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