What did you do to your truck today part IV - Page 29 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69 C10 LWB · 07-14-2018, 01:35 PM

This isn't really what I did to my truck but rather what I did for my truck. Still waiting on the great state of IL to process the title so I can hopefully pick up my new project soon, so I figured I would go ahead and start harvesting parts. The truck in the picture was purchased new by my dad in 1973 and runs great but the body was mostly rust at this point. The truck Im waiting on has a locked up I6. I will clean up this engine and get it ready to drop in.

**Backpayne** · 07-15-2018, 01:21 AM

I finally finished my air ride suspension install: dual Viair 444c compressors, cupped lower control arms, 5 gallon tank, HD c-notch, and manual paddle valves. I also swapped in a rear diff with posi. A lot of time spent, but it will be worth it.

**aotte1** · 07-15-2018, 02:45 AM

Took 64’ C20 front brake spindles and backing plates apart for rebuild. Name: C4C8C349-B0BA-4737-9B96-F88918F1C27D.jpg
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Les

vin63 · 07-15-2018, 10:57 AM

With the bed back on the chassis, I was able to test the tail light harness and air suspension...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f29rAF4Yq-0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo5t-QTAmT4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBTsLVBaew

Blue666(2) · 07-15-2018, 09:30 PM

Installed the new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing & extra long bushing in crankshaft. I used the bread method to remove the bushing from the crankshaft. Used 1 hot dog roll & 11 mm craftsman socket.

**vetnat** · 07-16-2018, 12:05 AM

The bread method? Do tell.

**nsb29** · 07-16-2018, 07:58 AM

By placing the bread in the hole and then pressing or driving a socket or a steel rod in the hole like a piston forces the bushing out I have also seen this done with grease

**vetnat** · 07-16-2018, 10:56 AM

Interesting.

forestb · 07-16-2018, 11:20 AM

Didn't they do that on Road Kill with mustard or some other kind of condiment?

**nsb29** · 07-16-2018, 02:56 PM

It’s called hydraulics mustard hotdog catchup hotdog bun sounds like like launch

Blue666(2) · 07-16-2018, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vetnat

The bread method? Do tell.

You need some cheap white bread & a socket or pin that fits snugly in the bushing. You roll up 1/2" balls of bread and pack the bread into the bearing. You will fill the bearing a couple of times.

When you can't stuff in any more bread with your finger, start using your socket to pack the bearing. Keep packing until the bearing pops out.

I used just 1 hot dog bun and even snuck a bite.

**vetnat** · 07-16-2018, 10:15 PM

Does the bread squish out the hole in the socket?

Pontiacgurudan · 07-17-2018, 12:03 AM

Finished up my lt1 swap and fired it up. Test drive tomorrow!

Blue666(2) · 07-17-2018, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vetnat

Does the bread squish out the hole in the socket?

Yes, The bread will squish into the socket. I turned the 1/4 drive end into the bushing, put a 3 inch extension in from the nut end & stopped the escape of the bread.

**vetnat** · 07-18-2018, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue666(2)

Yes, The bread will squish into the socket. I turned the 1/4 drive end into the bushing, put a 3 inch extension in from the nut end & stopped the escape of the bread.

I finally got the idea! Thanks a lot - will come in handy when I get to that point.

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-19-2018, 03:43 PM

Been out wire wheeling today....finally finished the hood. Now onto the fenders.

Vinceg · 07-20-2018, 07:29 PM

Installed 3 inch drop spindals. Rolled her outside and gave her a bath. Then rolled her back into her cave. Lol! One of these days!

Red66C10 · 07-20-2018, 10:28 PM

BOP to LS

https://youtu.be/2ejrEBudGSY

60short · 07-21-2018, 01:24 AM

stretched her legs a bit (300 miles or so) unfortunately, too late to get a soda, but now I am determined to get some paint on there and at least looking whole.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-21-2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 60short

stretched her legs a bit (300 miles or so) unfortunately, too late to get a soda, but now I am determined to get some paint on there and at least looking whole.

I just looked it up that store looks just like the one heading to Nevada outside of Bishop, CA. or maybe it just reminds me of it.

60short · 07-21-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I just looked it up that store looks just like the one heading to Nevada outside of Bishop, CA. or maybe it just reminds me of it.

yea, the building style seems to be quite popular - here is another one from that trip ...

that 68 - thats population

69 C10 LWB · 07-21-2018, 03:40 PM

I picked up my new truck today. Let the fun begin.

RDrancher · 07-22-2018, 12:57 PM

Cleaned out the bed for the stepside swap.

**TJ's Chevy** · 07-29-2018, 01:34 PM

Grill panel is in paint and done.

MichaelNicholas · 07-29-2018, 05:47 PM

Installed a new muffler, washed and waxed cab, installed a tachometer in my 1961 C30 dually. 13k original miles, everything original (for now).

07-14-2018, 01:35 PM	#701
69 C10 LWB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 214	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV This isn't really what I did to my truck but rather what I did for my truck. Still waiting on the great state of IL to process the title so I can hopefully pick up my new project soon, so I figured I would go ahead and start harvesting parts. The truck in the picture was purchased new by my dad in 1973 and runs great but the body was mostly rust at this point. The truck Im waiting on has a locked up I6. I will clean up this engine and get it ready to drop in. Attached Images

07-15-2018, 01:21 AM	#702
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I finally finished my air ride suspension install: dual Viair 444c compressors, cupped lower control arms, 5 gallon tank, HD c-notch, and manual paddle valves. I also swapped in a rear diff with posi. A lot of time spent, but it will be worth it. Attached Images

07-15-2018, 02:45 AM	#703
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Took 64’ C20 front brake spindles and backing plates apart for rebuild. Les

07-15-2018, 09:30 PM	#705
Blue666(2) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 300	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed the new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing & extra long bushing in crankshaft. I used the bread method to remove the bushing from the crankshaft. Used 1 hot dog roll & 11 mm craftsman socket.

07-16-2018, 12:05 AM	#706
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 510	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV The bread method? Do tell. __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

07-16-2018, 07:58 AM	#707
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV By placing the bread in the hole and then pressing or driving a socket or a steel rod in the hole like a piston forces the bushing out I have also seen this done with grease

07-16-2018, 10:56 AM	#708
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 510	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Interesting. __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

07-16-2018, 11:20 AM	#709
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,583	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Didn't they do that on Road Kill with mustard or some other kind of condiment?

07-16-2018, 02:56 PM	#710
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV It’s called hydraulics mustard hotdog catchup hotdog bun sounds like like launch

07-16-2018, 10:15 PM	#712
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 510	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Does the bread squish out the hole in the socket? __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

07-17-2018, 12:03 AM	#713
Pontiacgurudan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Desoto mo Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Finished up my lt1 swap and fired it up. Test drive tomorrow!

07-19-2018, 03:43 PM	#716
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Been out wire wheeling today....finally finished the hood. Now onto the fenders. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-20-2018, 07:29 PM	#717
Vinceg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 166	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed 3 inch drop spindals. Rolled her outside and gave her a bath. Then rolled her back into her cave. Lol! One of these days! Attached Images

07-20-2018, 10:28 PM	#718
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV BOP to LS https://youtu.be/2ejrEBudGSY

07-21-2018, 01:24 AM	#719
60short Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 203	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV stretched her legs a bit (300 miles or so) unfortunately, too late to get a soda, but now I am determined to get some paint on there and at least looking whole.



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07-21-2018, 03:40 PM	#722
69 C10 LWB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 214	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I picked up my new truck today. Let the fun begin. Attached Images

07-22-2018, 12:57 PM	#723
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Cleaned out the bed for the stepside swap. Attached Images __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

07-29-2018, 01:34 PM	#724
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Grill panel is in paint and done. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-29-2018, 05:47 PM	#725
MichaelNicholas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Dover, New Hampshire Posts: 11	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed a new muffler, washed and waxed cab, installed a tachometer in my 1961 C30 dually. 13k original miles, everything original (for now). Attached Images Last edited by MichaelNicholas; 07-29-2018 at 06:13 PM.

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