What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 - Page 78 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Michel · 09-25-2018, 10:07 AM

When I have changed the bed floor, I have noticed that the left rear springs fixation was not correctly installed. See photo.

I have cleaned the system and reinstalled it. But now, I have checked the repair manual and I think that it is necessary to replace the parts with new ones...
I can find replacement part for the 3100, but not for the 3600. Are they the same ?
Is it easy to replace them?

Another challenge for me !

jweb · 09-25-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Ok, didn't have much time out there tonight, got that whole senior in high school stuff (meeting for Grad Night) that gets in the way of my truck. Just kidding, I would smash it with a hammer for my daughter. But anyway, just got out there to repair one of the front fender braces that apparently had broken and I welded it back when I was driving the truck every day. Pretty hacky, but it held. LOL

I repaired that and got both ready for epoxy primer.

Looking at the lower grille filler, mine is cut out. Stock it simply went straight across at the ruler right? Then had that little fold down, 3/8" or so across the back right?

Brian

I have an extra one of those grill filler pieces. It's a little bent but free if you want it. Let me know if you're interested and I will send you a few pics.

MARTINSR · 09-25-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jweb

I have an extra one of those grill filler pieces. It's a little bent but free if you want it. Let me know if you're interested and I will send you a few pics.

Yeah, send me a few photos. But I am thinking I will just repair this one, it's in good shape other wise so I may just be trading work from one to another if you get my drift.

Brian

jweb · 09-25-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Yeah, send me a few photos. But I am thinking I will just repair this one, it's in good shape other wise so I may just be trading work from one to another if you get my drift.

Brian

You can see some bends on the pass. Side

MiraclePieCo · 09-25-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Michel

When I have changed the bed floor, I have noticed that the left rear springs fixation was not correctly installed.
Another challenge for me !

Yikes!

MARTINSR · 09-25-2018, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jweb

You can see some bends on the pass. Side

Yeah, I am thinking I will fix mine, or even leave it, what the heck, it's cut nice.

Brian

DransportGarage · 09-25-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Yeah, I am thinking I will fix mine, or even leave it, what the heck, it's cut nice.

Brian

That'd be a good place to put the stealth turbo...

MARTINSR · 09-25-2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

That'd be a good place to put the stealth turbo...

THE INTERCOOLER! Yep, I have a plan.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 09-25-2018, 04:54 PM

Roll-out party!

It moves under its own power, out of the garage for the first time in a year!

Forgive me Moderators, but I'm so excited that I'm placing a duplicate thread in the forums!

Black_Sheep · 09-25-2018, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Roll-out party!

It moves under its own power, out of the garage for the first time in a year!

Forgive me Moderators, but I'm so excited that I'm placing a duplicate thread in the forums!

It looks great in the light of day!

Congratulations

**oldman3** · 09-25-2018, 11:26 PM

MPC, looks good...Jim

MARTINSR · 09-26-2018, 01:12 AM

I got a piece of metal cut and folded for a patch on the lower grille apron. I trail fit my radiator on the support too just to be sure that they matched.

Brian

mikebte · 09-26-2018, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

I got a piece of metal cut and folded for a patch on the lower grille apron. I trail fit my radiator on the support too just to be sure that they matched.
Brian

You are making good progress Brian. Very impressive.

MARTINSR · 09-26-2018, 11:30 AM

Thanks, that five minute a day plan is working.

Brian

Black_Sheep · 09-26-2018, 08:13 PM

MPC’s post got me thinking, even though the seat isn’t in I figured I should back the truck out and see how it looks in natural light. It was a nice evening so what the heck...

DransportGarage · 09-26-2018, 08:27 PM

Awesome! Looks like a great pic for your TOTM entry. What kinda number is on the big block fender emblem?

MARTINSR · 09-26-2018, 08:34 PM

Sawwwwwwweeet. Love that glistening chrome!

Brian

Black_Sheep · 09-26-2018, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Awesome! Looks like a great pic for your TOTM entry. What kinda number is on the big block fender emblem?

Thanks Bob, the badge says 454 Turbo Jet

evilokc · 09-26-2018, 08:55 PM

got the coolant back in the truck. I need to tighten a few bolts before I drive it but its good in and out of the garage. I let it run and warm up.

MARTINSR · 09-26-2018, 11:18 PM

You know how I will often "feel" the presence of the man who 50 or 60 years ago put a bolt in some old car I am working on when I remove it? Well today I felt ME. Today removing this orange paint from the hood of my truck that I painted over 40 years ago, Aug 1st 1977. When I think of the changes in my life since then, the relationships, children, jobs, you know that is all I was thinking about as I removed the PPG "Omaha Orange" that I bought at Township Auto parts for $32 thinking I bought "Competition orange" like they put on a Camaro only to open the can and see the orange that is on Cal Trans trucks! No kidding, the exact same color! I had no more money so that is what I used in the third paint job I ever did.

Got this half of the hood stripped, inside and out. Well, it will need a BUNCH of detail work with a disc. I also got the patch for the lower grille apron fit and finished ready to weld.

Brian

**oldman3** · 09-26-2018, 11:32 PM

Mark, truck looks super outside, nice job.

MartinSr, all I can say is "sweet memories"...Jim

MiraclePieCo · 09-27-2018, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

MPC’s post got me thinking, even though the seat isn’t in I figured I should back the truck out and see how it looks in natural light. It was a nice evening so what the heck...

Glad I could inspire you, but that's WAY nicer than mine, ha ha. Variety is what makes this hobby fascinating. I never cease to be amazed at how each individual makes their respective truck unique and different.

evilokc · 09-27-2018, 10:06 PM

pulled it out of the garage and later back in. nothing like that rumble.

mikebte · 09-27-2018, 11:21 PM

Started work and couldn’t find my tools, so I spent the evening cleaning the garage.

MARTINSR · 09-28-2018, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mikebte

Started work and couldn’t find my tools, so I spent the evening cleaning the garage.

That's "almost" working on the truck.

Tomorrow you will be ready to roll!

Stripped the paint from the other half of the hood today instead of sanding it all off like I did the first half. It did work out much better.

Brian

09-25-2018, 10:07 AM	#1926
Michel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: France Posts: 63	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 When I have changed the bed floor, I have noticed that the left rear springs fixation was not correctly installed. See photo. I have cleaned the system and reinstalled it. But now, I have checked the repair manual and I think that it is necessary to replace the parts with new ones... I can find replacement part for the 3100, but not for the 3600. Are they the same ? Is it easy to replace them? Another challenge for me ! __________________ '55, Chevy 3600, 2nd serie, 3/4 ton, 235, 4 speed Muncie SM420, 4.57:1 rear axle

09-25-2018, 04:54 PM	#1934
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Roll-out party! It moves under its own power, out of the garage for the first time in a year! Forgive me Moderators, but I'm so excited that I'm placing a duplicate thread in the forums! Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 09-25-2018 at 05:33 PM.

09-25-2018, 11:26 PM	#1936
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 MPC, looks good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-26-2018, 01:12 AM	#1937
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 I got a piece of metal cut and folded for a patch on the lower grille apron. I trail fit my radiator on the support too just to be sure that they matched. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-26-2018, 11:30 AM	#1939
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Thanks, that five minute a day plan is working. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-26-2018, 08:13 PM	#1940
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 MPC’s post got me thinking, even though the seat isn’t in I figured I should back the truck out and see how it looks in natural light. It was a nice evening so what the heck... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

09-26-2018, 08:27 PM	#1941
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Awesome! Looks like a great pic for your TOTM entry. What kinda number is on the big block fender emblem? __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

09-26-2018, 08:34 PM	#1942
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Sawwwwwwweeet. Love that glistening chrome! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-26-2018, 08:55 PM	#1944
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 got the coolant back in the truck. I need to tighten a few bolts before I drive it but its good in and out of the garage. I let it run and warm up.

09-26-2018, 11:18 PM	#1945
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 You know how I will often "feel" the presence of the man who 50 or 60 years ago put a bolt in some old car I am working on when I remove it? Well today I felt ME. Today removing this orange paint from the hood of my truck that I painted over 40 years ago, Aug 1st 1977. When I think of the changes in my life since then, the relationships, children, jobs, you know that is all I was thinking about as I removed the PPG "Omaha Orange" that I bought at Township Auto parts for $32 thinking I bought "Competition orange" like they put on a Camaro only to open the can and see the orange that is on Cal Trans trucks! No kidding, the exact same color! I had no more money so that is what I used in the third paint job I ever did. Got this half of the hood stripped, inside and out. Well, it will need a BUNCH of detail work with a disc. I also got the patch for the lower grille apron fit and finished ready to weld. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

09-26-2018, 11:32 PM	#1946
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Mark, truck looks super outside, nice job. MartinSr, all I can say is "sweet memories"...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-27-2018, 10:06 PM	#1948
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 pulled it out of the garage and later back in. nothing like that rumble.

09-27-2018, 11:21 PM	#1949
mikebte Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 639	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 Started work and couldn’t find my tools, so I spent the evening cleaning the garage.



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