What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 253 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**3757chevy** · 02-09-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Boy

"Dustless Grease" My world is now complete. I guess it was worth sticking around this long just so this product can enter my space. I better get some quick as the time is fast running out! Have a good one eh!

PTFE dry lube made by many companies including CRC , WD40 , Blaster , Superlube and works good.

Short7duce · 02-10-2018, 03:40 AM

Got the busted up fender off, the lighting on this pic is terrible and it makes it seem like there is rust all over, there is not. The battery area will need some work though.

Jim Boy · 02-10-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

PTFE dry lube made by many companies including CRC , WD40 , Blaster , Superlube and works good.

I'm going to get out more and shop. When I go into a store, I'm on a mission! I don't shop I buy, only what is on my list.(think it has to be do the fact I'm married and she told me to do it) I don't even eat free samples. Basically if it isn't on my list it doesn't exist. If I am in the place longer than five minutes there would have been a power outage at the till. There is probably a whole "nother" world out there eh! Have a good one, happy shopping.

Keystone_Hate · 02-10-2018, 01:37 PM

The Muffler Shop in Colorado Springs finished my exhaust yesterday. Just needs to be finish welded. 2.5" from ramhorns back with magnaflow mufflers. Dumped the tips right in front of the tires. Tucked up nicely for a subtle look. I guess I didn't really do it to my truck today, but its done. Just had to move a fuel line a little bit, and I am gonna put a heat shield on the fuel line also. Travis at The Muffler Shop is a great dude if anyone's looking for a good shop in Colorado Springs

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rjs53 · 02-10-2018, 10:35 PM

Just got a 69 long bed. Pulled the bed off today and too it apart(the bed).
Wind started blowing so hard that I had to stop and pit everything away, but will shorten everything tomorrow. Don't know if ill get the frame done though.

hayhauler71 · 02-11-2018, 08:57 PM

Put carburetor back on and mounted the power adder.

VWNate1 · 02-11-2018, 11:09 PM

AKA: liquid pistons

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beaterku · 02-12-2018, 01:22 PM

Forward progress. Started working on the panhard bar cross member. Ran in to a problem that I knew I was going to have. The girdle cover I have sticks out to far. To get the panhard bar to clear the cover, I have to move the cross member back 3.25". This is not going to work with the Boyd tank I have so I am going to have to ditch the girdle cover for now. I may, down the road, fabricockle a new panhard bar that clears the girdle cover, but for now, I am going to use the stock cover and locate the crossmember were it is supposed to be.

The front edge of the blue tape is where the center of the cross member is supposed to be. I installed the shocks to see where the axle will hang at it's lowest, which also happens to be the worst case scenario. It's a bummer, but I'll make it work at a later date.

OregonNed · 02-12-2018, 04:48 PM

I cleaned up the brake lines at the master - scotch pad followed by 0000 steel wool. Also painted a bracket and replaced some hardware with chrome.

JMC1965 · 02-13-2018, 12:06 AM

Drove it 357 miles through east Texas Got a whopping 10mpg. Worth every penny !

stevenfromtexas · 02-13-2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JMC1965

Drove it 357 miles through east Texas Got a whopping 10mpg. Worth every penny !

hahaha perfect place to drive!! i love the east side!!!

JMC1965 · 02-13-2018, 11:09 AM

rolling hills...Piney woods...curvey back country roads...a lot of fun

**painterljp** · 02-13-2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JMC1965

rolling hills...Piney woods...curvey back country roads...a lot of fun

And at every gas station was a conversation and people admiring your truck. Kinda at thanks for all your hard work. At least that's the way it is here going to gas station. Maybe will inspire another person to restore one.

Jim Boy · 02-13-2018, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JMC1965

rolling hills...Piney woods...curvey back country roads...a lot of fun

rolling hills that explains the 10 mpg. right? Have a good one.

**paul blair** · 02-13-2018, 01:00 PM

Any photos? We all like photos!

Yobyllib · 02-13-2018, 02:36 PM

Put a notch in my frame.

JMC1965 · 02-13-2018, 08:53 PM

I didn't stop to smell the roses on this one ....whirlwind trip

Lanman1972 · 02-13-2018, 09:08 PM

Getting back to work on my project. Started blocking and priming the fenders and cowl, took the drive shaft in to be shortened 12", and scuffing the edp coating on the new bedsides.

69BUCKET · 02-14-2018, 12:14 AM

Interior painted...

Jason7121 · 02-14-2018, 12:19 AM

Put my cpp cast iron headers on

**Steeveedee** · 02-14-2018, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason7121

Put my cpp cast iron headers on

Those are all shiny and stuff! I'm curious about them. I have stock cast iron manifolds. Is there a performance benefit to be gained using them? Maybe since you just put them on, you may not be able to report about it. I'm looking at options, is why I ask.

Jason7121 · 02-14-2018, 02:51 AM

They fit great and are ceramic coated to reduce heat. They work well with the stock plug wires and heat shields also.

Metaldoc · 02-14-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I cleaned up the brake lines at the master - scotch pad followed by 0000 steel wool. Also painted a bracket and replaced some hardware with chrome.

I did the same on my brake lines but put car wax on after to stop rust

Keystone_Hate · 02-14-2018, 10:58 PM

I finally drove it!! First time since last spring. Just broke in the camshaft this morning, changed the oil, let her cool off for a bit and then took a quick spin for celebration pizza. Happy Valentine's Day to me. Gas and oil taste better than a box of chocolates anyways.

**Mts67C10K20** · 02-15-2018, 08:21 AM

Finish welding spring perches and shock mounts
Next are brake lines then on to the front

02-10-2018, 03:40 AM	#6302
Short7duce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Twain Harte Posts: 15	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the busted up fender off, the lighting on this pic is terrible and it makes it seem like there is rust all over, there is not. The battery area will need some work though. Attached Images

02-10-2018, 01:37 PM	#6304
Keystone_Hate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The Muffler Shop in Colorado Springs finished my exhaust yesterday. Just needs to be finish welded. 2.5" from ramhorns back with magnaflow mufflers. Dumped the tips right in front of the tires. Tucked up nicely for a subtle look. I guess I didn't really do it to my truck today, but its done. Just had to move a fuel line a little bit, and I am gonna put a heat shield on the fuel line also. Travis at The Muffler Shop is a great dude if anyone's looking for a good shop in Colorado Springs

02-10-2018, 10:35 PM	#6305
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just got a 69 long bed. Pulled the bed off today and too it apart(the bed). Wind started blowing so hard that I had to stop and pit everything away, but will shorten everything tomorrow. Don't know if ill get the frame done though. __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

02-11-2018, 08:57 PM	#6306
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put carburetor back on and mounted the power adder. Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

02-11-2018, 11:09 PM	#6307
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,606	"Power Adder" AKA: liquid pistons . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

02-12-2018, 01:22 PM	#6308
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Forward progress. Started working on the panhard bar cross member. Ran in to a problem that I knew I was going to have. The girdle cover I have sticks out to far. To get the panhard bar to clear the cover, I have to move the cross member back 3.25". This is not going to work with the Boyd tank I have so I am going to have to ditch the girdle cover for now. I may, down the road, fabricockle a new panhard bar that clears the girdle cover, but for now, I am going to use the stock cover and locate the crossmember were it is supposed to be. The front edge of the blue tape is where the center of the cross member is supposed to be. I installed the shocks to see where the axle will hang at it's lowest, which also happens to be the worst case scenario. It's a bummer, but I'll make it work at a later date. Attached Images

02-12-2018, 04:48 PM	#6309
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I cleaned up the brake lines at the master - scotch pad followed by 0000 steel wool. Also painted a bracket and replaced some hardware with chrome. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-13-2018, 12:06 AM	#6310
JMC1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove it 357 miles through east Texas Got a whopping 10mpg. Worth every penny ! __________________ JMC1965 1967 C20 LWB 350 (ATK-HP32) / FiTech EFI 4L60e / 4 wheel disc brakes 20" American Racing VN327 & 245/50/20 Michelin

02-13-2018, 11:09 AM	#6312
JMC1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II rolling hills...Piney woods...curvey back country roads...a lot of fun __________________ JMC1965 1967 C20 LWB 350 (ATK-HP32) / FiTech EFI 4L60e / 4 wheel disc brakes 20" American Racing VN327 & 245/50/20 Michelin

02-13-2018, 01:00 PM	#6315
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 326	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Any photos? We all like photos!

02-13-2018, 02:36 PM	#6316
Yobyllib Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Victoria, BC Canada Posts: 26	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put a notch in my frame. Attached Images

02-13-2018, 08:53 PM	#6317
JMC1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I didn't stop to smell the roses on this one ....whirlwind trip __________________ JMC1965 1967 C20 LWB 350 (ATK-HP32) / FiTech EFI 4L60e / 4 wheel disc brakes 20" American Racing VN327 & 245/50/20 Michelin

02-13-2018, 09:08 PM	#6318
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Getting back to work on my project. Started blocking and priming the fenders and cowl, took the drive shaft in to be shortened 12", and scuffing the edp coating on the new bedsides. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

02-14-2018, 12:14 AM	#6319
69BUCKET Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Newton Posts: 216	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Interior painted... Attached Images

02-14-2018, 12:19 AM	#6320
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put my cpp cast iron headers on Attached Images



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02-14-2018, 02:51 AM	#6322
Jason7121 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Visalia California Posts: 891	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II They fit great and are ceramic coated to reduce heat. They work well with the stock plug wires and heat shields also.

02-14-2018, 10:58 PM	#6324
Keystone_Hate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 129	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally drove it!! First time since last spring. Just broke in the camshaft this morning, changed the oil, let her cool off for a bit and then took a quick spin for celebration pizza. Happy Valentine's Day to me. Gas and oil taste better than a box of chocolates anyways.

02-15-2018, 08:21 AM	#6325
Mts67C10K20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dowagiac Michigan Posts: 202	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finish welding spring perches and shock mounts Next are brake lines then on to the front Attached Images

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