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orangek5 · 03-05-2016, 10:01 PM

Installed a new fuel pump and bed

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73737373 · 03-07-2016, 05:55 PM

Got a couple things done.

**Already Gone** · 03-07-2016, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 73737373

Got a couple things done.

I just love the details. Did you just wash under the hood or respray it?

**RodnRudy** · 03-07-2016, 08:07 PM

Got the passenger side inner rocker fit up and welded in.

Mator · 03-08-2016, 12:04 PM

Well it seems I caused myself more work. I went to move the truck the Sunday night and found the dash lights not working. I dug into it last night figuring it was just a ground. After checking all the grounds I also noticed no parking lights, running lights or break lights not working. It really surprised me because I have been driving it and didn't notice it. Come to find out when I installed my new door sill I screwed through the wire for the dome light and grounded it out and blew a fuse.

Now I stripped a screw and have to find a new one at Fastenal. Two steps forward one back.

tlman · 03-08-2016, 10:44 PM

installed modified brake booster from a 1980 1500 ,where most of my drive line conversion and parts came from, fabbed new linkage and installed master cylinder ,now the fun of plumbing all the lines
overhauled alternator and cleaned it in blaster
made all new battery cables and installed and began connecting harness

73737373 · 03-14-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I just love the details. Did you just wash under the hood or respray it?

I used Westley's Bleche White and an old brush from a carwash; ya know where the foamy soap comes out and you have to manually brush? I did not take it to the carwash. I used to own a carwash and I kept the brush when I sold it. That brush is one of the best brushes I have; soft enough where it doesn't scratch the paint, but enough stiffness where if you need a little "oomph", it'll cut thru it.

tlman · 03-08-2016, 11:02 PM

it takes a lot of research to build one of these ,my second in 30 years ,a lot more options in parts you just have ti take time and match up parts ,there are too many variables to answer that

firedemon · 03-09-2016, 09:46 PM

seat and steering wheel today

Ringo934 · 03-10-2016, 04:51 AM

Today I blacked out the custom grille to better hide Ole Blu's missing tooth as you can see in the before picture. Also I removed the bug screen the previous owner had on there and installed the hood emblems. At first I had just removed the billet grille, but I didn't like the emptiness. So I sandblasted the chrome off and painted it black. There was too much chrome anyway, and I was never really happy with the way it looked. I'm happy with the way it looks now. Still working on the bed. I'm finally done sanding now. I just need the rain to stop so I can stain and seal it.

Econman · 03-10-2016, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringo934

Today I blacked out the custom grille to better hide Ole Blu's missing tooth as you can see in the before picture. Also I removed the bug screen the previous owner had on there and installed the hood emblems. At first I had just removed the billet grille, but I didn't like the emptiness. So I sandblasted the chrome off and painted it black. There was too much chrome anyway, and I was never really happy with the way it looked. I'm happy with the way it looks now. Still working on the bed. I'm finally done sanding now. I just need the rain to stop so I can stain and seal it.

Looks much better IMO. Nice!

**chevy2tom** · 03-10-2016, 08:17 AM

Much better, looks good

snipescastle2 · 03-10-2016, 09:14 AM

received my exhaust tips yesterday, not to get the brakes bled, the E brake cables strung and Fire the beast up!!! Then it's off for my exhaust, alignment and then my safety inspection and finally, plates!!! here's a few shots of my exhaust tips and mufflers...
Yeah!!!

Ben

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-10-2016, 12:12 PM

Made a bracket to hold my fuel pressure regulator in place. Gotta remove for paint and it will be done.

midniteblues · 03-10-2016, 10:12 PM

Scrounged these things from the jy for the k20 not bad for A Couple of dollars.
of course a lil' clean up is necessary.

Still need 2 frame brackets that won't be easy to get off.

tlman · 03-11-2016, 08:27 AM

got a sweet set of wheels and tires on a barn find

Possmguts · 03-11-2016, 04:23 PM

Stuck these stainless steel headers on because its the only new part that was waiting on me when I got home this week... meanwhile I'm still working on that hood....

VWNate1 · 03-11-2016, 09:20 PM

THANK YOU ALL for the wonderful pictures !

.

They keep me motivated even though my truck is just sitting in my driveway inoperable and I have the bed full of parts as it's blocking one of my daily work spaces....

I walk past it multiple times a day and curse the body shop but I do have a plan , a long and slow one but I want to drive it again so badly.....

I look at everyones hard works and dream of clattering and wheezing down the road again with a load on and my elbow out the driver's side window .

I see one removed the stepside bed and installed a fleetside ~ I cannot imagine this but I'm a Farm Boy who loves and needs those steps for work / loading =8-) .

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-11-2016, 09:38 PM

Today I put the new fuel line from the pump to the carb on and when I was tightening the line at the pump, I apparently over tightened it and the pump started leaking. So I also installed a new fuel pump. I guess I don't know my own strength. Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!...

MikeB69C10 · 03-11-2016, 11:30 PM

I got rid of this...

firedemon · 03-12-2016, 07:31 PM

picked up one of these today now to find someone to go through it

Possmguts · 03-13-2016, 02:43 PM

Got this a few steps closer to being done...

Andy4639 · 03-13-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Got this a few steps closer to being done...

What did you end up doing to get the hood to close. Good job!

Possmguts · 03-13-2016, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

What did you end up doing to get the hood to close. Good job!

I took the radiator back out... dont need that anyway

Ill get to that part later on... Probably get a different radiator and if I have to I'll move the fill to give the clearance needed

**FIREBALL** · 03-15-2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Got this a few steps closer to being done...

I like the looks of that hood, u did a awesome job

03-05-2016, 10:01 PM	#1
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed a new fuel pump and bed Before: During: After: __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

03-07-2016, 05:55 PM	#2
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got a couple things done. Attached Images

03-07-2016, 08:07 PM	#4
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the passenger side inner rocker fit up and welded in. Attached Images

03-08-2016, 12:04 PM	#5
Mator Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton Iowa Posts: 337	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well it seems I caused myself more work. I went to move the truck the Sunday night and found the dash lights not working. I dug into it last night figuring it was just a ground. After checking all the grounds I also noticed no parking lights, running lights or break lights not working. It really surprised me because I have been driving it and didn't notice it. Come to find out when I installed my new door sill I screwed through the wire for the dome light and grounded it out and blew a fuse. Now I stripped a screw and have to find a new one at Fastenal. Two steps forward one back. __________________ Build sheet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7277491

03-08-2016, 10:44 PM	#6
tlman Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: rodney ,ontario canada Posts: 111	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II installed modified brake booster from a 1980 1500 ,where most of my drive line conversion and parts came from, fabbed new linkage and installed master cylinder ,now the fun of plumbing all the lines overhauled alternator and cleaned it in blaster made all new battery cables and installed and began connecting harness Attached Images

03-08-2016, 11:02 PM	#8
tlman Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: rodney ,ontario canada Posts: 111	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II it takes a lot of research to build one of these ,my second in 30 years ,a lot more options in parts you just have ti take time and match up parts ,there are too many variables to answer that

03-09-2016, 09:46 PM	#9
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II seat and steering wheel today Attached Images

03-10-2016, 04:51 AM	#10
Ringo934 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Toketee Falls, Oregon Posts: 42	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I blacked out the custom grille to better hide Ole Blu's missing tooth as you can see in the before picture. Also I removed the bug screen the previous owner had on there and installed the hood emblems. At first I had just removed the billet grille, but I didn't like the emptiness. So I sandblasted the chrome off and painted it black. There was too much chrome anyway, and I was never really happy with the way it looked. I'm happy with the way it looks now. Still working on the bed. I'm finally done sanding now. I just need the rain to stop so I can stain and seal it. Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC C/1500 LWB Wideside 355 SBC/TH400/3.73 posi-traction Daily Driver. Carburetors, because I don't care to consort with that of the robot race.

03-10-2016, 08:17 AM	#12
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Much better, looks good

03-10-2016, 09:14 AM	#13
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II received my exhaust tips yesterday, not to get the brakes bled, the E brake cables strung and Fire the beast up!!! Then it's off for my exhaust, alignment and then my safety inspection and finally, plates!!! here's a few shots of my exhaust tips and mufflers... Yeah!!! Ben Attached Images

03-10-2016, 12:12 PM	#14
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,247	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Made a bracket to hold my fuel pressure regulator in place. Gotta remove for paint and it will be done. Attached Images __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

03-10-2016, 10:12 PM	#15
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Scrounged these things from the jy for the k20 not bad for A Couple of dollars. of course a lil' clean up is necessary. Still need 2 frame brackets that won't be easy to get off. Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

03-11-2016, 08:27 AM	#16
tlman Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: rodney ,ontario canada Posts: 111	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II got a sweet set of wheels and tires on a barn find Attached Images

03-11-2016, 04:23 PM	#17
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Stuck these stainless steel headers on because its the only new part that was waiting on me when I got home this week... meanwhile I'm still working on that hood.... Attached Images __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

03-11-2016, 09:20 PM	#18
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,616	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II THANK YOU ALL for the wonderful pictures ! . They keep me motivated even though my truck is just sitting in my driveway inoperable and I have the bed full of parts as it's blocking one of my daily work spaces.... I walk past it multiple times a day and curse the body shop but I do have a plan , a long and slow one but I want to drive it again so badly..... I look at everyones hard works and dream of clattering and wheezing down the road again with a load on and my elbow out the driver's side window . I see one removed the stepside bed and installed a fleetside ~ I cannot imagine this but I'm a Farm Boy who loves and needs those steps for work / loading =8-) . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



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03-11-2016, 09:38 PM	#19
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,247	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Today I put the new fuel line from the pump to the carb on and when I was tightening the line at the pump, I apparently over tightened it and the pump started leaking. So I also installed a new fuel pump. I guess I don't know my own strength. Hey Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat!... __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

03-11-2016, 11:30 PM	#20
MikeB69C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Los Alamitos, Ca Posts: 55	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I got rid of this...

03-12-2016, 07:31 PM	#21
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II picked up one of these today now to find someone to go through it Attached Images

03-13-2016, 02:43 PM	#22
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got this a few steps closer to being done... Attached Images __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

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