SoCal checkin' in - Page 49 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VDOG · 04-11-2013, 12:16 PM

Im going to have to agree, after you clean it up, try mounting the driveshaft, if it mounts up tight and no slop or play. Go for a test drive, if you dont feel any vibration I would say your good until your ready to change it.

But again, you have to feel safe before you can drive your truck. Trust me we all understand.

chevy4wheeler59 · 04-14-2013, 03:56 PM

Just joined up, I am in the Mojave desert , where it is cool! LOL

Have some work to do on my 67 , K-20 before I meet up with any get togethers though. I also have to get this 64 carryall going as well.

Dennis in Calif

Lee H · 04-14-2013, 04:06 PM

Welcome the the forum! Look forward to meeting you.

jbclassix · 04-14-2013, 04:14 PM

Welcome from the other side of the 395!

chevy4wheeler59 · 04-14-2013, 04:51 PM

jbclassic, the way the winds blowin here you should see my old registration blowing by anytime! LOL

Dennis in Calif

moes64gmc · 04-14-2013, 08:40 PM

rob, thank you again for hosting the get together at your shop sat. morning. had a good time time meeting everyone and seeing your projects. see you guys soon. larry

"still plays with trucks"

Jamminjohn · 04-15-2013, 05:57 PM

hi Guys, I am new here and thought I'd introduce myself. Just bought a project truck.
I am in Buena Park.

Thanks,
John

Here is a link to my project.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573787

hopped up · 04-15-2013, 06:01 PM

Wellcome john!! Stick around here for all the so cal info. Pix?
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SS Tim · 04-15-2013, 06:57 PM

Guys,
Earlier today I sent John over here for some advice because I could not think of a better way for him to get like minded advice and local sources/contacts.
Being up in the desert probably 90 miles away I'm not much help and airbag installtions are pretty foreign to me as well.

Lee H · 04-15-2013, 07:14 PM

Welcome to the board John, lots of good folks here to help out. I don't know anything about bags but can help with just about everything else.
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VDOG · 04-17-2013, 05:57 PM

My first practice weld. I need a class. LOL

JOHNORO · 04-17-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

My first practice weld. I need a class. LOL

Are those Grapes ?

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ItsRandy · 04-17-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

My first practice weld. I need a class. LOL

It's kinda' hard to fill a gap that big...even with a wire welder. Someone said, "Grapes?", mud dobber comes to mind. You need to get a piece of copper to back up that gap or you will never fill it.

VWNate1 · 04-18-2013, 08:37 AM

Vince ;

Consider taking a Welding Class @ Trade Tech , it's a good school and I know many who've enjoyed the learning .

Practice makes for perfection , gather up some scrap fenders and have at it .

VDOG · 04-18-2013, 01:03 PM

Thanks fellas. That part of the cab is not anything im going to use so I figured I would practice on that. Nate, im probably not going to take that class, but I appreciate the info. I will keep at it.

Lee H · 04-17-2013, 06:03 PM

I'm laughing with ya dude!!!

hopped up · 04-17-2013, 06:25 PM

Oh man vdog!! Just keep playing with the settings . Make sure your gas is turned up highrr than normal uf youre welding out side
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hopped up · 04-17-2013, 06:30 PM

Turn down the wire feed and turn up the heat. Have no penatration
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hopped up · 04-17-2013, 06:33 PM

And take a grinder with a flap wheel to the metal before welding
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VDOG · 04-17-2013, 08:46 PM

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And take a grinder with a flap wheel to the metal before welding
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Lee:Your laughing at me, its all good

Andy:Its from Harbor Freight, the wife got it for me so no gas, did turn the wire feed down to zero, seems like it was still coming out too fast. I will clean the area up first next time. Was more making sure it worked.

Johnoro:No there not grapes, there blackberries.

Lsmft8181 · 04-19-2013, 09:20 PM

nor cal born

so cal livin now, living in Westlake village, have me a 76 c20, a driving project

JOHNORO · 04-19-2013, 10:19 PM

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nor cal born

so cal livin now, living in Westlake village, have me a 76 c20, a driving project

Welcome to the so cal sub-forum
got any pics ?
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ItsRandy · 04-20-2013, 12:58 AM

Look what followed me home.

VDOG · 04-21-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsRandy

Look what followed me home.

Now you just showing off. LOL

ItsRandy · 04-21-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Now you just showing off. LOL

Vince, I was going to post pictures of the first welds with the new machine but that would have been showing off, no grinding required.

04-11-2013, 12:16 PM	#1
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in Im going to have to agree, after you clean it up, try mounting the driveshaft, if it mounts up tight and no slop or play. Go for a test drive, if you dont feel any vibration I would say your good until your ready to change it. But again, you have to feel safe before you can drive your truck. Trust me we all understand.

04-14-2013, 03:56 PM	#2
chevy4wheeler59 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Inyokern Calif Posts: 21	Re: SoCal checkin' in Just joined up, I am in the Mojave desert , where it is cool! LOL Have some work to do on my 67 , K-20 before I meet up with any get togethers though. I also have to get this 64 carryall going as well. Dennis in Calif

04-14-2013, 04:06 PM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: SoCal checkin' in Welcome the the forum! Look forward to meeting you. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

04-14-2013, 04:14 PM	#4
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: SoCal checkin' in Welcome from the other side of the 395! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

04-14-2013, 04:51 PM	#5
chevy4wheeler59 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Inyokern Calif Posts: 21	Re: SoCal checkin' in jbclassic, the way the winds blowin here you should see my old registration blowing by anytime! LOL Dennis in Calif

04-14-2013, 08:40 PM	#6
moes64gmc Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: corona ca. Posts: 114	Re: SoCal checkin' in rob, thank you again for hosting the get together at your shop sat. morning. had a good time time meeting everyone and seeing your projects. see you guys soon. larry "still plays with trucks"

04-15-2013, 05:57 PM	#7
Jamminjohn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long beach Posts: 146	Re: SoCal checkin' in hi Guys, I am new here and thought I'd introduce myself. Just bought a project truck. I am in Buena Park. Thanks, John Here is a link to my project. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573787

04-15-2013, 06:01 PM	#8
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: SoCal checkin' in Wellcome john!! Stick around here for all the so cal info. Pix? Posted via Mobile Device

04-15-2013, 06:57 PM	#9
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: SoCal checkin' in Guys, Earlier today I sent John over here for some advice because I could not think of a better way for him to get like minded advice and local sources/contacts. Being up in the desert probably 90 miles away I'm not much help and airbag installtions are pretty foreign to me as well. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-15-2013, 07:14 PM	#10
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: SoCal checkin' in Welcome to the board John, lots of good folks here to help out. I don't know anything about bags but can help with just about everything else. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

04-17-2013, 05:57 PM	#11
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in My first practice weld. I need a class. LOL Attached Images

04-18-2013, 08:37 AM	#14
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,619	Re: SoCal checkin' in Vince ; Consider taking a Welding Class @ Trade Tech , it's a good school and I know many who've enjoyed the learning . Practice makes for perfection , gather up some scrap fenders and have at it . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

04-18-2013, 01:03 PM	#15
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: SoCal checkin' in Thanks fellas. That part of the cab is not anything im going to use so I figured I would practice on that. Nate, im probably not going to take that class, but I appreciate the info. I will keep at it.

04-17-2013, 06:03 PM	#16
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: SoCal checkin' in I'm laughing with ya dude!!! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

04-17-2013, 06:25 PM	#17
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: SoCal checkin' in Oh man vdog!! Just keep playing with the settings . Make sure your gas is turned up highrr than normal uf youre welding out side Posted via Mobile Device



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04-17-2013, 06:30 PM	#18
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: SoCal checkin' in Turn down the wire feed and turn up the heat. Have no penatration Posted via Mobile Device

04-17-2013, 06:33 PM	#19
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: SoCal checkin' in And take a grinder with a flap wheel to the metal before welding Posted via Mobile Device

04-19-2013, 09:20 PM	#21
Lsmft8181 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Westlake village ca Posts: 19	Re: SoCal checkin' in nor cal born so cal livin now, living in Westlake village, have me a 76 c20, a driving project

04-20-2013, 12:58 AM	#23
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: SoCal checkin' in Look what followed me home. Attached Images

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