What did you do to your truck today part IV

[0ldSoul]

Wife helped out by making the tailgate look much better. Now we'll work on taking some paint off and giving it a weathered look. Like it's been there for some time.

[doug_p]

So over the past couple weeks I have been modifying my 62 LBF.... Engine and trans out, front end removed, torsion bar crossmember out, 78 crossmember has been test fit once, and will require a little modification. Bottom three bolts all aligned (had to modify rear-most bolt hole), but the side of the frame appears as though I may have to drill all 4 new holes on both sides - well, 1 bolt hole can be opened up. Adding a BTR V2 stagev2 cam, new posi rear end (True Trac) 3.73:1, and Kore3 disc brakes all around. Going with a 7/8 tandem Wilwood master, and going to try them manual to start . . . headers, new ididit column, new seats, carpet . . . I've been waiting a long time to make these mods!

[jbgroby]

For the past two days with the help of GREAT friends, we were able to pull the old and tired 4 speed Hydramatic from the GMC 305 V-6 and replace it with a 700R4.

The Hydramatic Transmission was designed and developed by GM in 1935-36 and was the heaviest transmission GM ever made - how heavy you ask? 465 pounds of Cast Iron and Gears; by comparison my newer 700R4 only weighs 145 pounds.

I call the last Photo "The Quick and The Dead......

[jbgroby]

Well she's done - took about 12 hours but the new 700R is on and bolted up. We till have to set in the cross brace, and do some house keeping, but shes ready for the Trans shop to do the final shift adjustment....

[J Williams]

Shaved the gas cap and started door repair... grandpa had 13 different holes from various mirrors he had on this thing! Not to include the 3 stock mirror mounting holes.
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[studeclunker]

Originally Posted by J Williams

Shaved the gas cap and started door repair... grandpa had 13 different holes from various mirrors he had on this thing! Not to include the 3 stock mirror mounting holes.
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Your Grampa and I have some things in common. Or our truck doors do anyway!

[Soupsdad]

Replaced the fuel pump on my 62 C20. I started it up for the first time after it's winter nap and had fuel pretty much running out from the pump. A new pump and a couple tightened-up hose clamps, and we're back on the road.

[jayoldschool]

Installed a new pair of repro interior arm rests. Mine had one early style, one later blocky one, both bad, held together with electrical tape. My truck has patina in and out, but these were past it.

[ACK]

I removed the old dash speaker, cut 1/4" ABS plastic to size, made (2) 4" holes in the ABS, then transferred the old speaker mounting brackets, finally mounted (2) 4" speakers in the ABS and put back in place under the dash. I also ran foam tape around the edges of the plastic to prevent rattling. Sounds very good, the install was easy, and total cost was well under $50.

[roll_the_dice]

started painting and repairing my door panels. I got one completely painted with accent stripe also.

[J Williams]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

started painting and repairing my door panels. I got one completely painted with accent stripe also.

Dang that looks sharp. I have a question for you. When you tapped off your stripes what kind of tape did you use. I am finding when I pull my tape it’s not a smooth line like yours. I am using a 3M tape that says it’s for sharp paint lines... maybe I am doing something wrong.
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[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by J Williams

Dang that looks sharp. I have a question for you. When you tapped off your stripes what kind of tape did you use. I am finding when I pull my tape it’s not a smooth line like yours. I am using a 3M tape that says it’s for sharp paint lines... maybe I am doing something wrong.
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Thanks J. I used 1/4" green 3M tape for the initial tape line. I used one continuous tape line going around the corners and finishing where I started, then did the same for the outer portion. I ran my finger around the tape line to make sure it was down good especially in the corners.I then used regular blue painters tape to cover the rest of the panel making sure to get a good overlap of tape so I would get no paint seap. I then sprayed the green. I ended up doing 4 coats of green because I messed up on the 2nd coat. So I let it dry for about 30 minutes and sanded out the imperfection. I then gave it 2 more coats.

I think this is important in pulling a tape line. Once the final coat was put down, I immediately started taking the blue painters tape off, then finally pulled the green 1/4" tape off without waiting until it dried. Here are a few pictures of the taping and painting. As you can see in the close-up it isn't 100% the same width, but not bad for just laying down the tape without being anal...and can't tell from more than a few feet away. Hope that helps!

[J Williams]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Thanks J. I used 1/4" green 3M tape for the initial tape line. I used one continuous tape line going around the corners and finishing where I started, then did the same for the outer portion. I ran my finger around the tape line to make sure it was down good especially in the corners.I then used regular blue painters tape to cover the rest of the panel making sure to get a good overlap of tape so I would get no paint seap. I then sprayed the green. I ended up doing 4 coats of green because I messed up on the 2nd coat. So I let it dry for about 30 minutes and sanded out the imperfection. I then gave it 2 more coats.

I think this is important in pulling a tape line. Once the final coat was put down, I immediately started taking the blue painters tape off, then finally pulled the green 1/4" tape off without waiting until it dried. Here are a few pictures of the taping and painting. As you can see in the close-up it isn't 100% the same width, but not bad for just laying down the tape without being anal...and can't tell from more than a few feet away. Hope that helps!

Awesome man, thanks for the tip! I think my problem might be that I am leaving the tape overnight. I was thinking let the paint harden before pulling it. I will give that at try.
Looks great man, especially for a garage paint job. You’re like me, want it to look good so you go the extra mile but can’t afford to have Chip Foose paint it! Keep it up man. Looks good. Here is a picture of my firewall I just painted the other day.
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[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by J Williams

Awesome man, thanks for the tip! I think my problem might be that I am leaving the tape overnight. I was thinking let the paint harden before pulling it. I will give that at try.
Looks great man, especially for a garage paint job. You’re like me, want it to look good so you go the extra mile but can’t afford to have Chip Foose paint it! Keep it up man. Looks good. Here is a picture of my firewall I just painted the other day.

Yeah, I hear ya. Would love to have paint and body done, but not in the budget at the moment...so I do what I can. Here is my firewall...so we are very similar...just different colors.

[Chevy Fleetside]

Painted my engine today. Now time to put it back together. I had AA small spot of paint left on the oil Pan and matched it up to this color.

[The Rocknrod]

Nice engine paint job.

[Jdm63]

Finally got paint on the engine and managed to get some parts bolted back on this week. Went back and checked torque on all front suspension and chassis bolts. Now to tighten brake lines and mock up master cylinder connections so we can get engine set in.

[J Williams]

Originally Posted by Jdm63

Finally got paint on the engine and managed to get some parts bolted back on this week. Went back and checked torque on all front suspension and chassis bolts. Now to tighten brake lines and mock up master cylinder connections so we can get engine set in.

With everyone dropping v8’s in, your pics make me want to rebuild my 292 and put it back in! That looks awesome man!
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[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by J Williams

With everyone dropping v8’s in, your pics make me want to rebuild my 292 and put it back in! That looks awesome man!
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You should. It is getting rare to see original 6's in the trucks today. Mine is an original 283 V8.

[pdxhall]

That's a great looking 6 banger.

[vetnat]

Originally Posted by Jdm63

Finally got paint on the engine and managed to get some parts bolted back on this week. Went back and checked torque on all front suspension and chassis bolts. Now to tighten brake lines and mock up master cylinder connections so we can get engine set in.

Looks great! What colour did you paint it with?

[Jdm63]

Originally Posted by vetnat

Looks great! What colour did you paint it with?

Thank You , it’s painted same body color of the truck.

[J Williams]

Well day 4 of my 14 day quarantine..... started out hooking up the rest of the wiring under the dash, installed glove box and heater switches. I don’t know if any of you have or had an issue with your heater valve at your heater core froze up with rust... but mine was and bad!

Looked all over on the internet and found a guy who rebuilds them. He wanted 119$ plus shipping. Not a bad price but I decided to give it a shot. Put it in a paint mixing jar and let it soak for several hours pulling it out every once in a while to run a tiny brush through every crevice I could.

After soaking and a little PB blaster it moved again. It was hanging up and I noticed an adjustment screw so I adjusted it. Works great now! Man it feels good when you run into an issue like that and you find a fix without spending $’s!

Then I started welding 12 bolt holes on the passenger door from Grandpa’s mirrors gone wild days! Then started to put some body filler on. Got some work still on the door but it’s starting to look good.
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[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by Jdm63

Finally got paint on the engine and managed to get some parts bolted back on this week. Went back and checked torque on all front suspension and chassis bolts. Now to tighten brake lines and mock up master cylinder connections so we can get engine set in.

Cool! I'm digging all those finned covers! That's going to look good in the engine compartment, even if it's a lot of work to keep nice.

[slepysal]

dropped my 3 speed... t5 coming soon