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**old Rusty C10** · 09-29-2019, 12:57 PM

It was a very busy work week for me and I wanted to zone out most of the weekend although I did take the 79 and clean it got all the old tree sap off and took all the sand out of the new bed. I have some welding work on that still some filler and then ill have it blasted so I can bedline it and mount it permanently . I also took the old bed to the scrap yard and sold a bunch of crap I had laying around.. How about you all?

**bhc41051** · 09-29-2019, 03:39 PM

Finally a little paint.

NEVERENOUGH · 09-29-2019, 05:25 PM

Got serious about my 82 short bed project. I bought a project truck with a crate 350 and turbo 350 trans. My 82 originally came with a 6cyl so the plan is to swap motor and trans out of the 85. I also plan on a front end rebuild and a 5/7 drop. Can’t wait to be back behind the wheel of my Squarebody. I also put a fuel pump in my dads 73 k10. The weekend was a busy one.

100%Chevy · 09-29-2019, 07:22 PM

New pitman arm on my 1986 G-30 motorhome.
While beating the crap out of the pickle fork,a spare set of keys (in the little magnetic box) fell out on the floor!
I didn't know they were there! Second set I've found so far!
Mike.

SCOTI · 09-30-2019, 02:08 PM

Put about 200 miles on it this weekend going back & forth to the GoodGuys Ft. Worth show. It was hot & there is never enough shade; but it was a good show.....

donw1986 · 09-30-2019, 11:22 PM

Removed bed, cleaned and painted frame and installed new leaf springs,and shackles

Klassen kustoms · 09-30-2019, 11:39 PM

Got the stepside down to a rolling frame... now to fix the ripped out shock mount in the back and buy all new suspension front and back

Loco83 · 10-01-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Put about 200 miles on it this weekend going back & forth to the GoodGuys Ft. Worth show. It was hot & there is never enough shade; but it was a good show.....

Nice!

pontiac6269 · 10-01-2019, 09:09 PM

Cab corner welded in and etch primed. Started my 2wd to 4wd conversion. Have all 4 front leaf spring perches bolted on and started to un bolt the front engine cross member.

Dleslie212 · 10-03-2019, 09:28 AM

Finally got my fuel system finished... 77 K10 that I bought about two months ago. I was having issues with fuel gauge not working, etc. I replaced both fuel sending units, replaced the fuel tank selector valve from the six port single wire to the six port five wire style. Had to rewire all that (which for me, is a nightmare - I’m terrible with electrical). New fuel lines, new fuel pump, three new fuel filters. A new tank selector switch in the cab, and an aftermarket, temporary fuel gauge until I get my wiring harness and cluster redone. Everything works correctly now!! I can switch between tanks and the gauge shows the correct fuel level for the correct tank. One project down, three thousand left to go.

dmack91 · 10-03-2019, 10:05 PM

Picked up a used Pro Tech headache rack. A good friend modified it to fit my tool box with some TIG magic. And decided if you are going to go redneck, you go all out with dual CB antennas, just because you can.

skyphix · 10-04-2019, 03:40 PM

Finally free'd my 5.3 from the donor Yukon. And then the long ram on my engine hoist gave up the ghost, so today I am replacing that with a higher quality unit so I can swap the flex plate and engine mounts and get my trans attached, so I can drop it into the truck this weekend and get the driveline shop over here to measure and pick up the driveshaft.

Hopefully by the end of this weekend I'll have the wiring harness in and have started on the fuel system installation.

dmack91 · 10-04-2019, 11:23 PM

Replaced the fuel switching valve and headlight switch. Tank switch wasn't allowing fuel level signal to the gauge and the headlight switch was cutting the lights out intermittently. Everything appears to be working , for a change.

I do think I taught the neighbors some new words as I cussed out the GM engineers who designed a fuel valve that evidently was only meant to be worked on with the body off.

09-29-2019, 12:57 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition It was a very busy work week for me and I wanted to zone out most of the weekend although I did take the 79 and clean it got all the old tree sap off and took all the sand out of the new bed. I have some welding work on that still some filler and then ill have it blasted so I can bedline it and mount it permanently . I also took the old bed to the scrap yard and sold a bunch of crap I had laying around.. 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!!

09-29-2019, 03:39 PM	#2
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 788	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition Finally a little paint. Attached Images

09-29-2019, 05:25 PM	#3
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition Got serious about my 82 short bed project. I bought a project truck with a crate 350 and turbo 350 trans. My 82 originally came with a 6cyl so the plan is to swap motor and trans out of the 85. I also plan on a front end rebuild and a 5/7 drop. Can’t wait to be back behind the wheel of my Squarebody. I also put a fuel pump in my dads 73 k10. The weekend was a busy one. Attached Images

09-29-2019, 07:22 PM	#4
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition New pitman arm on my 1986 G-30 motorhome. While beating the crap out of the pickle fork,a spare set of keys (in the little magnetic box) fell out on the floor! I didn't know they were there! Second set I've found so far! Mike.

09-30-2019, 02:08 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition Put about 200 miles on it this weekend going back & forth to the GoodGuys Ft. Worth show. It was hot & there is never enough shade; but it was a good show..... Attached Images __________________ 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.*

09-30-2019, 11:22 PM	#6
donw1986 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 80	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition Removed bed, cleaned and painted frame and installed new leaf springs,and shackles Attached Images Last edited by donw1986; 10-01-2019 at 01:51 AM. Reason: Pictures

09-30-2019, 11:39 PM	#7
Klassen kustoms Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Williams lake bc Posts: 43	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition Got the stepside down to a rolling frame... now to fix the ripped out shock mount in the back and buy all new suspension front and back Attached Images

10-01-2019, 09:09 PM	#9
pontiac6269 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sparta, WI Posts: 86	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition Cab corner welded in and etch primed. Started my 2wd to 4wd conversion. Have all 4 front leaf spring perches bolted on and started to un bolt the front engine cross member. Attached Images __________________ Eric 2001 Ford F350 EC dually 7.3 1981 Chevy C20 to K20 350 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 455 Pontiac 1969 Pontiac GTO 400

10-03-2019, 09:28 AM	#10
Dleslie212 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Scottsdale Arizona Posts: 114	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition Finally got my fuel system finished... 77 K10 that I bought about two months ago. I was having issues with fuel gauge not working, etc. I replaced both fuel sending units, replaced the fuel tank selector valve from the six port single wire to the six port five wire style. Had to rewire all that (which for me, is a nightmare - I’m terrible with electrical). New fuel lines, new fuel pump, three new fuel filters. A new tank selector switch in the cab, and an aftermarket, temporary fuel gauge until I get my wiring harness and cluster redone. Everything works correctly now!! I can switch between tanks and the gauge shows the correct fuel level for the correct tank. One project down, three thousand left to go.

10-03-2019, 10:05 PM	#11
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 763	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition Picked up a used Pro Tech headache rack. A good friend modified it to fit my tool box with some TIG magic. And decided if you are going to go redneck, you go all out with dual CB antennas, just because you can. Attached Images __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress Last edited by dmack91; 10-04-2019 at 10:45 PM.

10-04-2019, 03:40 PM	#12
skyphix Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Hampden, ME Posts: 408	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition Finally free'd my 5.3 from the donor Yukon. And then the long ram on my engine hoist gave up the ghost, so today I am replacing that with a higher quality unit so I can swap the flex plate and engine mounts and get my trans attached, so I can drop it into the truck this weekend and get the driveline shop over here to measure and pick up the driveshaft. Hopefully by the end of this weekend I'll have the wiring harness in and have started on the fuel system installation. __________________ Eric 1980 C10 SWB 2003 Chevy Suburban 2500 LT

10-04-2019, 11:23 PM	#13
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 763	Re: What did you get done 9/29/2019 edition Replaced the fuel switching valve and headlight switch. Tank switch wasn't allowing fuel level signal to the gauge and the headlight switch was cutting the lights out intermittently. Everything appears to be working , for a change. I do think I taught the neighbors some new words as I cussed out the GM engineers who designed a fuel valve that evidently was only meant to be worked on with the body off. Attached Images __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress



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