What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 121 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 12-14-2015, 12:13 PM

I made some adjustments to the suspension on my '72 and put some used tires and wheels on

73737373 · 12-14-2015, 12:44 PM

Did this a while ago, but just found the pics: cab gutting/detailing....

73737373 · 12-14-2015, 12:53 PM

9teen69,

If you want those hubcaps to really "pop", get a non abrasive cleanser (Barkeeprs's Friend or Bon Ami) and a soft bristle tooth brush. Wet the brush and sprinkle a little bit on the very top of the center cap and start gently working at the grooves in the that spiral area around the Chevy emblem. Wet that area, too. Rinse w/water...you'll be amazed at how good they look.

In The Ten Ring · 12-14-2015, 04:46 PM

I finally cleaned out the rest of my truck parts from my parents' garage. My grill is now resting in my living room, where it will sit out the winter.

magwakeenercew2jh · 12-14-2015, 06:29 PM

Unfurled RAT to make room in the driveway for a delivery of firewood.

I'm pretty happy. Christmas spirit and all.
I just never seem to get tired of looking at RAT.

Whether putting it to work, or for a run to the store or for coffee,
driving is nice, too.

But I get such a kick outta just looking at the result of five years
worth of work that turned out, I think, just the way I like it.

Well, some fatter sidewalls....Yeah, a 383 would be cool....
Nice to have a six speed....maybe some side trim.....Aieeee!!!!!

Time to put the cover back on.

9teen69 · 12-14-2015, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Could you park a little closer to your garage door?

I have to do with a small garage myself.

When Chewy says stop I know I've cleared the door

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Originally Posted by 73737373

9teen69,

If you want those hubcaps to really "pop", get a non abrasive cleanser (Barkeeprs's Friend or Bon Ami) and a soft bristle tooth brush. Wet the brush and sprinkle a little bit on the very top of the center cap and start gently working at the grooves in the that spiral area around the Chevy emblem. Wet that area, too. Rinse w/water...you'll be amazed at how good they look.

Cool, I'll give it try, thanks for the tip!

vidman · 12-14-2015, 08:52 PM

Finally got my cab with new interior back home this weekend. Now i need to finish the wiring and install the glass and it should be good to go...

slowcpe · 12-14-2015, 08:59 PM

Man that interior looks great! I love red interior in a black truck!

9teen69 · 12-14-2015, 09:43 PM

WOW that looks really awesome and comfy!

73737373 · 12-15-2015, 01:16 PM

This is the result of about 60 hours of work. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande. Removed every piece of trim (except the upper bed), emblem, badge, door handles and door locks. Wet sanded it all w/2000 grit and then used Wizard buffing compound. I redid some of the lower trim w/new woodgrain tape and was able to straighten out the rest, although have a mountain of nice replacement trim. Removed inner fender wells, sanded and painted. Thought it important that what came on the truck stayed on the truck, despite it being much less time consuming to simply go get a better peice of trim. That's the original paint.

KY_GMC · 12-15-2015, 01:23 PM

Took my first excursion in over 2 years!
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Got an alignment done.

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blake's first · 12-15-2015, 01:56 PM

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blake's first · 12-15-2015, 01:58 PM

One of it shut

**FleetsidePaul** · 12-15-2015, 04:32 PM

Put her to work getting firewood. It's COLD!

iGreek · 12-15-2015, 07:07 PM

Bought her and brought her home

dfwright · 12-15-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by iGreek

Bought her and brought her home

Welcome the board, and the Addiction!

iGreek · 12-15-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

Welcome the board, and the Addiction!

Haha, Thanks! I'm already adding up all the goodies. Should be a fun winter project. I found it at a local exhaust shop that I use. They went and bought it from Tennessee, so I came on top only having to go 8 miles for it, haha. Been looking for one for a while.

vidman · 12-15-2015, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73737373

This is the result of about 60 hours of work. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande. Removed every piece of trim except the upper bed. Wet sanded it all w/2000 grit and then used Wizard buffing compound. I redid some of the lower trim w/new woodgrain tape and was able to straighten out the rest, although have a mountain of nice replacement trim. Thought it important that what came on the truck stayed on the truck, despite it being much less time consuming to simply go get a better peice of trim. That's the original paint.

Very nice lookin ride..

**Already Gone** · 12-15-2015, 07:41 PM

Nice buy. It looks pretty original with everything still there ( like A/C stuff ) so you don't have to undo someones half finished dream truck.

magwakeenercew2jh · 12-15-2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by iGreek

Bought her and brought her home

Very, very nice.

Whish I'd started with something like yours.

iGreek · 12-15-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Nice buy. It looks pretty original with everything still there ( like A/C stuff ) so you don't have to undo someones half finished dream truck.

Yep, seems to be all original. I was looking for something that I knew had everything there, so it didn't leave scratching my head trying to get it back together.

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Very, very nice.

Whish I'd started with something like yours.

Thanks!

midniteblues · 12-15-2015, 09:23 PM

Played with my 4x4 for a bit. Changed the oil and filter since I power washed the motor a few weeks ago and may have gotten some water in the engine.
Dumped 5 gal. Of fresh petrol in the replacement tank.

And i aIso pulled the thermastat out to be sure it got some antifreeze circulation before/IF WE GET freezing TEMP THIS WINTER.

Also showed my lil' guy some of the controls on his truck.
He certainly got the horn down pat lol.

In The Ten Ring · 12-15-2015, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9teen69

When Chewy says stop I know I've cleared the door

Cool, I'll give it try, thanks for the tip!

Chewie is really good at stopping things.

*My parents have a tennis ball hanging down and I am thinking about using a laser pointer and a mark on the wall.

In The Ten Ring · 12-15-2015, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blake's first

Started on the gas door on the blazer Attachment 1477391

I love that! Did you weld that door and hinge up? *If you did, I might have to hire you to do mine.

In The Ten Ring · 12-15-2015, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Put her to work getting firewood. It's COLD!

I LOVE seeing trucks do what God intended: HAUL. *I like your rear step bumper too. I am thinking about buying one or making my own at some point.

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12-14-2015, 12:44 PM	#3002
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Did this a while ago, but just found the pics: cab gutting/detailing.... Attached Images

12-14-2015, 12:53 PM	#3003
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II 9teen69, If you want those hubcaps to really "pop", get a non abrasive cleanser (Barkeeprs's Friend or Bon Ami) and a soft bristle tooth brush. Wet the brush and sprinkle a little bit on the very top of the center cap and start gently working at the grooves in the that spiral area around the Chevy emblem. Wet that area, too. Rinse w/water...you'll be amazed at how good they look.

12-14-2015, 04:46 PM	#3004
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally cleaned out the rest of my truck parts from my parents' garage. My grill is now resting in my living room, where it will sit out the winter.

12-14-2015, 06:29 PM	#3005
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Unfurled RAT to make room in the driveway for a delivery of firewood. I'm pretty happy. Christmas spirit and all. I just never seem to get tired of looking at RAT. Whether putting it to work, or for a run to the store or for coffee, driving is nice, too. But I get such a kick outta just looking at the result of five years worth of work that turned out, I think, just the way I like it. Well, some fatter sidewalls....Yeah, a 383 would be cool.... Nice to have a six speed....maybe some side trim.....Aieeee!!!!! Time to put the cover back on. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

12-14-2015, 08:52 PM	#3007
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally got my cab with new interior back home this weekend. Now i need to finish the wiring and install the glass and it should be good to go... Attached Images __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother

12-14-2015, 08:59 PM	#3008
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Man that interior looks great! I love red interior in a black truck! __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

12-14-2015, 09:43 PM	#3009
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II WOW that looks really awesome and comfy! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

12-15-2015, 01:16 PM	#3010
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II This is the result of about 60 hours of work. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande. Removed every piece of trim (except the upper bed), emblem, badge, door handles and door locks. Wet sanded it all w/2000 grit and then used Wizard buffing compound. I redid some of the lower trim w/new woodgrain tape and was able to straighten out the rest, although have a mountain of nice replacement trim. Removed inner fender wells, sanded and painted. Thought it important that what came on the truck stayed on the truck, despite it being much less time consuming to simply go get a better peice of trim. That's the original paint. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Custom SWB, 327/3 speed OTC 1969 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 CST LWB, 402/400 1970 Sierra Grande LWB, 350/350 1971 Cheyenne LWB, 350/350 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 402/400 1972 Sierra Grande LWB, 402/400 1979 Silverado LWB, 350/350 1984 Suburban 1990 454 SS 1991 Silverado, X-cab, 4.3/5 speed Getrag 2005 Silverado Crew Cab Corvettes: 75, 77, 78, 93, 96 Last edited by 73737373; 12-16-2015 at 10:32 AM. Reason: Added more info.

12-15-2015, 01:23 PM	#3011
KY_GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Thomas, KY Posts: 289	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took my first excursion in over 2 years! Got an alignment done. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom, 383 Stoker, TH350 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592157 Engine Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592233

12-15-2015, 01:56 PM	#3012
blake's first Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Herald cal. Posts: 243	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started on the gas door on the blazer __________________ My Name is Rusty Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=570083

12-15-2015, 01:58 PM	#3013
blake's first Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Herald cal. Posts: 243	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II One of it shut Attached Images __________________ My Name is Rusty Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=570083

12-15-2015, 04:32 PM	#3014
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put her to work getting firewood. It's COLD! __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

12-15-2015, 07:07 PM	#3015
iGreek Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 17	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Bought her and brought her home

12-15-2015, 07:41 PM	#3019
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12-15-2015, 09:23 PM	#3022
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Played with my 4x4 for a bit. Changed the oil and filter since I power washed the motor a few weeks ago and may have gotten some water in the engine. Dumped 5 gal. Of fresh petrol in the replacement tank. And i aIso pulled the thermastat out to be sure it got some antifreeze circulation before/IF WE GET freezing TEMP THIS WINTER. Also showed my lil' guy some of the controls on his truck. He certainly got the horn down pat lol. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

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