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**Ironhorse** · 05-24-2013, 01:19 PM

Installed a newer 95-99 styled under hood storage box left of the radiator. Mounted to the rad support and used a couple pieces of plumbers strap (temporay til get better straps cut, smoothed and painted) to mount to the fender. Fits great and gives a place to keep P/S fluid, engine oil and rag, etc.

**jkeating1** · 05-24-2013, 03:05 PM

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Magnaflow exhaust going on

Looks great! Is the fuel pump going to have to relocate? Also, is that a package specific to the 67-72 SWB, or did you have to cut, fit, and weld?

Lou Boffa · 05-24-2013, 09:40 PM

replaced the cracked right side exhaust manifold....finally. Fired her up and she's back to her old sweet sound.

Andy4639 · 05-24-2013, 09:51 PM

I loaded the bed up with all my stuff to take on the Hot Rod Power Tour Thursday morning!

74baggedbug · 05-25-2013, 07:02 AM

Got my console in yesterday now I can drink a coke and drive lol

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Katrina/10 · 05-25-2013, 08:23 AM

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Got my console in yesterday now I can drink a coke and drive lol
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I like that, did you make it?

74baggedbug · 05-25-2013, 08:37 AM

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I like that, did you make it?

No sir, I ordered it from cupholdersplus.com it's the shorty bench seat console. It's very well made and solid, also made in the USA, I always try and buy American made products over import
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gonnuts · 05-25-2013, 10:55 AM

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Got Captainfab's booster bracket mounted, still have to make something to connect to brake pedal rod.
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chvtrkman · 05-25-2013, 10:07 PM

You guys all put me to shame...Today I monitored the flying insect trap I hung from rearview mirror to see if I captured the unwanted guests who appear to have begun building a nest somewhere inside my cab...no joke !!!!

ItsRandy · 05-26-2013, 01:05 AM

Put Porterbuilt C-Notches in my C-10, bent a new stainlesas steel fuel line.

jc70chevy · 05-26-2013, 01:42 AM

cut up my perfectly stock straight 1972 c10 hood and started my ram air scoop in the front of it.. will post pics when done

Chevys10dr · 05-26-2013, 02:38 AM

Did a "partial" engine swap. LOL

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rattle69 · 05-26-2013, 11:48 AM

I installed carpet in my truck yesterday that I bought off a board member here. After that I loaded the dog in the back and the woman in the front and went on a trip to a friends for the day for some good beer and bbq.

The carpet is by far my best upgrade to the old girl since I bought it. It's amazing the cab noise reduction, It's like driving a completely different truck

Expat_dude · 05-26-2013, 07:02 PM

One step closer

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Shyguy · 05-26-2013, 07:06 PM

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One step closer

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Looks good, what color paint is it?

Shyguy · 05-26-2013, 07:09 PM

I painted the wood floor in the bed of my '67 swb stepper today with Rustoleum Black paint. It looks a lot better than it did with miss-matched color boards.

Yesterday I built and put a cover over the gap between the shroud and the top of the radiator. Tomorrow I plan to paint it black.

ole dollor · 05-26-2013, 07:11 PM

Expat_dude : that is Real Nice....like the color...looking good.

jc70chevy · 05-26-2013, 08:10 PM

melted the end of my welder to my extention cord how i did this im not sure but this sucks

czarcaustic · 05-26-2013, 08:59 PM

Replaced the rear wheel cylinders and took all the brake components to the wire wheel ... greased up the contacts, put on new shoes.

apacheben · 05-26-2013, 09:13 PM

started it up cleaned the windows and went for a ride.
then I parked it. runs nice but I need some frontend work .
it was all over the road. I think that will be my next thing to fix.
need to lower it and get some frontend work.

**TBONE1964** · 05-26-2013, 09:19 PM

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started it up cleaned the windows and went for a ride.
then I parked it. runs nice but I need some frontend work .
it was all over the road. I think that will be my next thing to fix.
need to lower it and get some frontend work.

Looks like 2WD? Is that a straight axle under it? Those are really cool if you ask me but they don't handle well at all. I like the look as is.

Have the alignment and tires checked.

Expat_dude · 05-26-2013, 10:29 PM

Thanks guys the code is tangier orange 516, several coats of base and clear. We put a light touch of HOK gold flake in the bottom coats of clear.
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LOW DOUGH · 05-26-2013, 10:31 PM

What did I do to my truck today???? Nothing. But I did really load the back up with stuff out of my garage as im trying to straighten the garage up. But need some more free time to unload it now. I got cought in the rain the other day. It is way loaded sitting WAY low.
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69GWC · 05-26-2013, 10:32 PM

It is looking real sharp.
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Saclandman · 05-27-2013, 12:21 AM

Hit the parts counter this morning to pick up new thermostat, housing, wires, cap, rotor, and points to get my 67 long stepper fired up after sitting in a field for years. Got everything on, ready to rock and roll. Filled up the radiator...just to see water coming out from the passangers side engine block by the starter. NOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Luckily it is just a rotted freeze plug. But now I gotta get in there to replace it. Really don't wont to pull the engine.

05-24-2013, 01:19 PM	#7001
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,105	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a newer 95-99 styled under hood storage box left of the radiator. Mounted to the rad support and used a couple pieces of plumbers strap (temporay til get better straps cut, smoothed and painted) to mount to the fender. Fits great and gives a place to keep P/S fluid, engine oil and rag, etc. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

05-24-2013, 09:40 PM	#7003
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: What did you do to your truck today! replaced the cracked right side exhaust manifold....finally. Fired her up and she's back to her old sweet sound.

05-24-2013, 09:51 PM	#7004
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I loaded the bed up with all my stuff to take on the Hot Rod Power Tour Thursday morning! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-25-2013, 07:02 AM	#7005
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 699	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my console in yesterday now I can drink a coke and drive lol Posted via Mobile Device

05-25-2013, 10:55 AM	#7008
gonnuts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Langdon, Ab Posts: 348	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got Captainfab's booster bracket mounted, still have to make something to connect to brake pedal rod. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 Chev SWB, 400 SB .040 over, vortec heads, comp XE268 cam, performer EPS intake, edel. 650 AVS carb, 700R4

05-25-2013, 10:07 PM	#7009
chvtrkman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA. Posts: 178	Re: What did you do to your truck today! You guys all put me to shame...Today I monitored the flying insect trap I hung from rearview mirror to see if I captured the unwanted guests who appear to have begun building a nest somewhere inside my cab...no joke !!!! __________________ _____________________________________________ 69 C-20 292, 4 spd O/D, 4:56 rears. No a/c p/s p/b p/w......restoration project,"Operation:Stovebolt" 78 C-10 305 TH350 new (old) daily driver 02 Suburban Z71 a.k.a. the family truckster 99 Silverado 1500 Z71

05-26-2013, 01:05 AM	#7010
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put Porterbuilt C-Notches in my C-10, bent a new stainlesas steel fuel line.

05-26-2013, 01:42 AM	#7011
jc70chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: vallejo,ca Posts: 176	Re: What did you do to your truck today! cut up my perfectly stock straight 1972 c10 hood and started my ram air scoop in the front of it.. will post pics when done

05-26-2013, 02:38 AM	#7012
Chevys10dr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort McMurray, AB Posts: 192	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Did a "partial" engine swap. LOL

05-26-2013, 11:48 AM	#7013
rattle69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 122	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed carpet in my truck yesterday that I bought off a board member here. After that I loaded the dog in the back and the woman in the front and went on a trip to a friends for the day for some good beer and bbq. The carpet is by far my best upgrade to the old girl since I bought it. It's amazing the cab noise reduction, It's like driving a completely different truck __________________ 70 lwb c-10

05-26-2013, 07:02 PM	#7014
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: What did you do to your truck today! One step closer Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

05-26-2013, 07:09 PM	#7016
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I painted the wood floor in the bed of my '67 swb stepper today with Rustoleum Black paint. It looks a lot better than it did with miss-matched color boards. Yesterday I built and put a cover over the gap between the shroud and the top of the radiator. Tomorrow I plan to paint it black. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

05-26-2013, 07:11 PM	#7017
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Expat_dude : that is Real Nice....like the color...looking good.

05-26-2013, 08:10 PM	#7018
jc70chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: vallejo,ca Posts: 176	Re: What did you do to your truck today! melted the end of my welder to my extention cord how i did this im not sure but this sucks

05-26-2013, 08:59 PM	#7019
czarcaustic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 84	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced the rear wheel cylinders and took all the brake components to the wire wheel ... greased up the contacts, put on new shoes. __________________ ------------------------------- '71 GMC 1500 Longbed (Marilyn: PICS) '04 Toyota Tacoma (grocery getter) '03 Lexus ES 300 (Wife's) ------------------------------- '72 GMC Short Fleet (Sold - offer I couldn't refuse)



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05-26-2013, 09:13 PM	#7020
apacheben Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: modesto ca Posts: 63	Re: What did you do to your truck today! started it up cleaned the windows and went for a ride. then I parked it. runs nice but I need some frontend work . it was all over the road. I think that will be my next thing to fix. need to lower it and get some frontend work. Attached Images

05-26-2013, 10:29 PM	#7022
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Thanks guys the code is tangier orange 516, several coats of base and clear. We put a light touch of HOK gold flake in the bottom coats of clear. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

05-26-2013, 10:31 PM	#7023
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: What did you do to your truck today! What did I do to my truck today???? Nothing. But I did really load the back up with stuff out of my garage as im trying to straighten the garage up. But need some more free time to unload it now. I got cought in the rain the other day. It is way loaded sitting WAY low. Posted via Mobile Device

05-26-2013, 10:32 PM	#7024
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What did you do to your truck today! It is looking real sharp. Posted via Mobile Device

05-27-2013, 12:21 AM	#7025
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Hit the parts counter this morning to pick up new thermostat, housing, wires, cap, rotor, and points to get my 67 long stepper fired up after sitting in a field for years. Got everything on, ready to rock and roll. Filled up the radiator...just to see water coming out from the passangers side engine block by the starter. NOOOOOO!!!!!!! Luckily it is just a rotted freeze plug. But now I gotta get in there to replace it. Really don't wont to pull the engine.

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