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06-06-2018, 08:46 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Too much sun will do it every time. It happens eh. Better times ahead. Have a good one.
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06-06-2018, 09:50 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I swapped out the sealed beams for some LEDs today. I am not done with them yet, so I don't have any nighttime shots.
 
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06-06-2018, 09:53 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
[QUOTE=NoStopN;8276343]I swapped out the sealed beams for some LEDs today. I am not done with them yet, so I don't have any nighttime shots yet.
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06-07-2018, 01:16 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I finally finished my Detroit Tru-Trac and 4:11 gear install! Its one of those jobs that has always intimidated me. I also got the rear disc swap finished
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06-07-2018, 09:59 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Put the last coat on this half hour ago.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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06-07-2018, 10:31 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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06-08-2018, 07:48 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Those lights sure got Fluffys attention,lol, they look great.
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06-08-2018, 07:28 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Just finished a coat of paint on my engine block. Took over 2 hours to brush it on. Another two coats to go.
Not worth a picture yet, but these might be. I picked them up earlier in the week. The original hardware and replacements were zinc coated black & clear. Of all the original hardware I sent, just four didn't come out right. Two didn't come from this truck  Either the threads were pitted, or I missed some lock tite, I'm guessing.On a side, not a fan of the "boss" where I had them done, and neither are his employees. I read that loud and clear before he "decided" to show up. After the fact he says black oxide is more durable than zinc plated. Course they don't do black oxide, he just thinks he knows something, and perhaps he does. I've read zinc is more durable than oxide, and for that matter, more durable than magnesium phosphate (original) too. Who knows. Turns out black oxide is five minutes from me. I stopped before and asked if they did oxide or phosphate, and was told nope. Probably didn't speak English......ha. Doesn't matter, the zinc came out better than I imagined.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 06-08-2018 at 07:45 PM. |
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06-08-2018, 09:38 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Giving the one owner K20 Cheyenne some much needed attention. Found these gems. jack, jack tools and jack instructions. Original carpet with carpet tag.
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06-09-2018, 07:57 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Installed headliner,Dome and cargo light, cab roof lights........
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06-09-2018, 11:58 AM
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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06-09-2018, 01:48 PM
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06-09-2018, 05:57 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Thanks Tony...
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06-09-2018, 08:21 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I snagged these on ebay this morning. Already have the bedside pieces.
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06-09-2018, 09:58 PM
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06-09-2018, 10:30 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Had to do a radiator today. The old one had so many tubes cut and soldered, surprised it would cool. It let go in a big way yesterday. Got a Murray plastic & aluminum one at OReillys. Not a big fan of "made in china" but I needed it fixed today. It was a direct fit, no problems, no leaks. Trans cooling lines threaded right in. It does have the heater hose nipple in the tank, but came plugged and sealed already. If you need a cheap, quick fix, NOW, not a bad radiator.
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06-10-2018, 07:15 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Finished this a few hours ago. Many hours brushing it on, three coats. Sick of painting too, primarily because yesterday might have been the windiest day in a year. Never-mind the allergens, I couldn't role up either door, so add poor ventilation. Stomach woke me up at 4:30, because my sinuses were shot.
 Edit: Might be worth mentioning, 1/2" rectangle foam "cleaning swab" sticks work real well for tight places. In hindsight I'd have used them more than I did. I used those with a good 1" brush.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 06-10-2018 at 08:06 PM. |
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06-10-2018, 09:21 PM
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06-10-2018, 11:44 PM
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Location: Land of fruits and nuts.
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Made laps to my brothers house.
And blew his 78 apart. Going to be cool
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06-11-2018, 12:01 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Picked up a set of second hand world products sportsman heads with stainless valves for $325 to replace the swirlports on my 350
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06-11-2018, 09:20 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
I mounted and balanced 4 new tires and wheels. Ford Steelies and 255/85/16. I found that stick on weights will not clear the calipers in the front and I also found that it's been so long since I mounted tires that I had to go to YouTube to figure out how to use our new machine. Now time to find some hubcaps!
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06-11-2018, 11:28 AM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Back to normal!
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06-11-2018, 03:53 PM
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laying low
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Did you straighten the grille surround or replace it? Looks good again.
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Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross |
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06-11-2018, 03:57 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
Looks great!
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06-11-2018, 05:18 PM
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II
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