What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 59 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chucks72Longbed · 02-07-2015, 11:28 PM

Got the heater high speed fan working today thanks to this group. Turned out to be the relay. Ripped out some trailer brake wiring that one of the po's did. Really, old extension cords? I could, see it if it was only temporary but someone went to a lot of trouble and then did a lousy job. Fixed broken lever on the heater controls for defrost. Finish putting back together tomorrow. Changed the steering wheel to a 13 inch Grant. Wow, is that ever better. 6'5" in this truck is pretty uncomfortable with the stock wheel. Try it for a while. May cut a couple inches out of the column later. Really enjoyed working on the old 72. When I look around at it I sure would like to do a frame off restoration. One of these days

ole dollor · 02-07-2015, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucks72Longbed

Got the heater high speed fan working today thanks to this group. Turned out to be the relay. Ripped out some trailer brake wiring that one of the po's did. Really, old extension cords? I could, see it if it was only temporary but someone went to a lot of trouble and then did a lousy job. Fixed broken lever on the heater controls for defrost. Finish putting back together tomorrow. Changed the steering wheel to a 13 inch Grant. Wow, is that ever better. 6'5" in this truck is pretty uncomfortable with the stock wheel. Try it for a while. May cut a couple inches out of the column later. Really enjoyed working on the old 72. When I look around at it I sure would like to do a frame off restoration. One of these days

what was the location of the fan relay that you replaced , thanks Don

cooperhw · 02-08-2015, 07:57 AM

Removed 60 inches of length out of the frame.

hamjet · 02-08-2015, 04:22 PM

Installed pistons on rods, and put them in the block. Found me a 3x2 set up for the go juice. Can't do much outside, its starting to snow. Expecting 8-14 inches

**Elliot949** · 02-08-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hamjet

Installed pistons on rods, and put them in the block. Found me a 3x2 set up for the go juice. Can't do much outside, its starting to snow. Expecting 8-14 inches

Yeah buddy... join the 3x 2 club... LOL

Fakeshemp73 · 02-08-2015, 04:58 PM

Lots of cleaning with a little paint on the frame.

72CampSpecial · 02-08-2015, 05:15 PM

This bulging hose..

Is leading to me pulling the intake manifold and fixing that pesky oil leak.. plus new radiator hoses..

Any tips/tricks are appreciated..

texjake · 02-08-2015, 09:31 PM

The new bed wood is done!!!

Possmguts · 02-08-2015, 09:46 PM

Mastercoat is on the frame. It wasnt rusted before, but hey... it will be good for a million zillion years now...

ole dollor · 02-08-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by texjake

The new bed wood is done!!!

man that sure looks great, I have the head off of ole dollor going to need some head work.

cooperhw · 02-08-2015, 11:27 PM

Yesterday I cut out 60" out of my frame so my dually is now 115" and ready for the step side bed. I actually finished all the welding today and plated inside the frame and outside as well. I am also planning to bolt grade 8 bolts through all three to keep it together. Didn't have any paint other that this bright azz silver but I needed to put something on it as I was going to power wash the entire chassis, motor, trans. while my neighbor had one home for the weekend.

texjake · 02-09-2015, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ole dollor

man that sure looks great, I have the head off of ole dollor going to need some head work.

Thanks Ole, it's been a long time waiting to get that major project done. For it being a LWB let me tell ya it was a royal pain in the arse and will really test a man's patience's. Over 75 nuts, bolts & washers to deal with. And just getting the old rusted ones out will make you say things you might regret later..lol But with my friends shop & lift made it so much better. What was wrong with the head? You getting it milled to boost compression?

74baggedbug · 02-10-2015, 08:48 PM

I just don't have the time to work on my truck due to work, so I dropped it off to a mechanic to have a new steering box, new hard brake lines, adjustable trac bar & rebuild the whole front end including new lower control arms

GRX · 02-11-2015, 02:16 AM

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What did you do to your truck today?

I drove it to the grocery store, and to get a new bottle of propane for my shop heater. Nothing exciting, just everyday stuff. Because it's truck and that is what they are for.

jsprengeler · 02-11-2015, 12:23 PM

I thought electrolysis was what your wife did to her mustash

GRX · 02-11-2015, 04:59 PM

~ Rust Removal using Electrolysis ~

I am currently using this technique to "de-rust" a pair of Pontiac ram air exhaust manifolds.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Elec...val-aka-Magic/

http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp

Lees68GMC · 02-11-2015, 07:33 PM

Tim's truck got a New set of Wheels, same as my Boss 338s. They look great on his Yellow machine. My truck got an LED brake light tail-light set-up, I like it.

Andy4639 · 02-11-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lees68GMC

Tim's truck got a New set of Wheels, same as my Boss 338s. They look great on his Yellow machine. My truck got an LED brake light tail-light set-up, I like it.

Hey where did you find the LED's? the center ones under the tailgate. Are they for a 67-72 are generic?

GoaterAz · 02-11-2015, 10:40 PM

I installed the rear brake lines and hose.

I just took a knotted wheel on an angle grinder to the stock lines and they cleaned right up.

The new brake hose was bought at Napa.

68nou1 · 02-12-2015, 12:16 AM

New pinion bearings, limited slip and new gears

**Already Gone** · 02-12-2015, 12:06 PM

Changed up a few things over the last week. Installed my newly rechromed front and rear bumpers and added P01 wheel covers and Euro styled side markers. Had to small up the pics as they were cell phone pics.

Lees68GMC · 02-12-2015, 03:57 PM

Andy, most of the typical truck parts suppliers stock them, I got mine from LMC I think it was like $60.00. They have the Red Only that does Tail-light, Turn indicators and Brake light in RED Only. And there's another model for the same price that also does White Back-up lights. The unit comes with Sticky Tape and a standard trailer wiring plug.

colgad · 02-12-2015, 04:28 PM

Almost finished with the metal work on one side of my C50 rear fender flares. Now build supports for the second running board and start on the other side.

sduckworth13 · 02-12-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by colgad

Almost finished with the metal work on one side of my C50 rear fender flares. Now build supports for the second running board and start on the other side.

Awesome, your truck is a beast!

Possmguts · 02-13-2015, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by colgad

Almost finished with the metal work on one side of my C50 rear fender flares. Now build supports for the second running board and start on the other side.

That thing is insane... Those rear fenders will be the bee's knees. Still say big lug nut spikes will be awesome too... would love to see this in person when done.

02-07-2015, 11:28 PM	#1
Chucks72Longbed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sedro Woolley Washington Posts: 86	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the heater high speed fan working today thanks to this group. Turned out to be the relay. Ripped out some trailer brake wiring that one of the po's did. Really, old extension cords? I could, see it if it was only temporary but someone went to a lot of trouble and then did a lousy job. Fixed broken lever on the heater controls for defrost. Finish putting back together tomorrow. Changed the steering wheel to a 13 inch Grant. Wow, is that ever better. 6'5" in this truck is pretty uncomfortable with the stock wheel. Try it for a while. May cut a couple inches out of the column later. Really enjoyed working on the old 72. When I look around at it I sure would like to do a frame off restoration. One of these days

02-08-2015, 07:57 AM	#3
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Removed 60 inches of length out of the frame. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

02-08-2015, 04:22 PM	#4
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed pistons on rods, and put them in the block. Found me a 3x2 set up for the go juice. Can't do much outside, its starting to snow. Expecting 8-14 inches Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

02-08-2015, 04:58 PM	#6
Fakeshemp73 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 37	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Lots of cleaning with a little paint on the frame. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 4.5/6 drop from ECE Body off restomod that seems to be never ending. Mama Tried...

02-08-2015, 05:15 PM	#7
72CampSpecial Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 133	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II This bulging hose.. Is leading to me pulling the intake manifold and fixing that pesky oil leak.. plus new radiator hoses.. Any tips/tricks are appreciated..

02-08-2015, 09:31 PM	#8
texjake Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 283	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The new bed wood is done!!! Attached Images __________________ "Now all I need is a shop to go with my shop vac!"

02-08-2015, 09:46 PM	#9
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Mastercoat is on the frame. It wasnt rusted before, but hey... it will be good for a million zillion years now... 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

02-08-2015, 11:27 PM	#11
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday I cut out 60" out of my frame so my dually is now 115" and ready for the step side bed. I actually finished all the welding today and plated inside the frame and outside as well. I am also planning to bolt grade 8 bolts through all three to keep it together. Didn't have any paint other that this bright azz silver but I needed to put something on it as I was going to power wash the entire chassis, motor, trans. while my neighbor had one home for the weekend. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

02-10-2015, 08:48 PM	#13
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 699	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I just don't have the time to work on my truck due to work, so I dropped it off to a mechanic to have a new steering box, new hard brake lines, adjustable trac bar & rebuild the whole front end including new lower control arms

02-11-2015, 12:23 PM	#15
jsprengeler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I thought electrolysis was what your wife did to her mustash __________________ Incapable of not thinking about my truck at least every other minute

02-11-2015, 04:59 PM	#16
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II ~ Rust Removal using Electrolysis ~ I am currently using this technique to "de-rust" a pair of Pontiac ram air exhaust manifolds. http://www.instructables.com/id/Elec...val-aka-Magic/ http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

02-11-2015, 07:33 PM	#17
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Tim's truck got a New set of Wheels, same as my Boss 338s. They look great on his Yellow machine. My truck got an LED brake light tail-light set-up, I like it. Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

02-11-2015, 10:40 PM	#19
GoaterAz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 222	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I installed the rear brake lines and hose. I just took a knotted wheel on an angle grinder to the stock lines and they cleaned right up. The new brake hose was bought at Napa. __________________ You remember when drinking too many beers was a bad idea? Me neither.

02-12-2015, 12:16 AM	#20
68nou1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Paducah,ky Posts: 48	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New pinion bearings, limited slip and new gears __________________ Chad '68 Camaro - 408 sbc, Muncie m20, 9' rear, hotchkis supsension (aka Betty) '72 C10 - pretty much all stock as far as i know, for right now anyways (aka Charlie)

02-12-2015, 12:06 PM	#21
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,068	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Changed up a few things over the last week. Installed my newly rechromed front and rear bumpers and added P01 wheel covers and Euro styled side markers. Had to small up the pics as they were cell phone pics. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021



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02-12-2015, 03:57 PM	#22
Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Andy, most of the typical truck parts suppliers stock them, I got mine from LMC I think it was like $60.00. They have the Red Only that does Tail-light, Turn indicators and Brake light in RED Only. And there's another model for the same price that also does White Back-up lights. The unit comes with Sticky Tape and a standard trailer wiring plug. __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

02-12-2015, 04:28 PM	#23
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Almost finished with the metal work on one side of my C50 rear fender flares. Now build supports for the second running board and start on the other side. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

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