What did you get done? 08/30/09 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 08-30-2009, 08:26 PM

I spent the week fighting a stomach virus so I played catch up all week at work. After a long Friday, I was worn out and finally had a chance to crash. I had hoped to get some work done on my 77 Saturday but work kept me busy once again.

I did find time Saturday morning, and again on Sunday morning to work on my Ridetech article. Take a look at the latest edition. LINK

This evening I finally had a chance to pull the 77 out for the first time since I brought it home. I spent some time under it admiring the new Ridetech set up, and double (triple) checking all the nuts and bolts. As the sun started to sink, the road called, and I had to answer.

I spent some time playing with pressure settings, and adjusting ride height until I felt it was time to go in. The brakes are still needing attention, so I didn't want to press my luck.

What did you get done?

bluex · 08-30-2009, 08:51 PM

Started tearing my "new" K5 apart for the suspension swap....

made my project thread, link is in my sig.

hessian18 · 08-30-2009, 08:55 PM

Not a whole lot truck related. I pulled off my stock aluminum polished center caps, and just painted the rest of the wheel black. They are going to stay that way until I get new rims/tires.

17's are the plan.

SCOTI · 08-30-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

....I spent some time playing with pressure settings, and adjusting ride height until I felt it was time to go in. The brakes are still needing attention, so I didn't want to press my luck.

What did you get done?

Ken, nice work on the article. I don't recall seeing anything previous about them so what's up w/the brakes?

I worked on my newest project chassis on Fri night & the better part of Saturday. My buddy Matt came out & we stripped it down to the bare minimum so we could flip it over thus allowing me to finish welding in the home-made c-sections. I got that done, cleaned everything up w/some 60-grit & we put it back on the chassis 'jig' again. We went ahead & re-installed all of the rear suspension items until I get my latest package from Mr. Porter. I also spent a bunch of last night (early this morning actually

) researching cooling systems, electric fans, & their controllers.

With my recent tire related issues on the 74, it brought to my attention a couple of items that needed attention under the truck. So today, I ground a little more off my lower a-arms (I needed about another .250") so that the wheels & weights clear the arms from lock to lock (15" wheels & 3" B.Tech spindles). Next was one of my rear shock relocators had a bolt missing so I got that re-fastened. I also noticed that on my home-made AOL set-up, the upper bag shoulder was coming way too close to the inner bed tub lip under the floor. A quick 5-mins w/a cresent wrench had the lip re-shaped 90° out so there's no possibility of the rubber contacting the metal from that area.

Once I got that done, I went for a drive around the neighborhood to confirm everything was good to go.

**N2TRUX** · 08-30-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Ken, nice work on the article. I don't recall seeing anything previous about them so what's up w/the brakes?

Not sure what is wrong with the brakes. Roger replaced the leaking wheel cylinder and they power bled the system. I noticed that I have a very soft pedal, then it goes to manual mode. Not sure, but maybe my booster is giving up.

SCOTI · 08-30-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Not sure what is wrong with the brakes. Roger replaced the leaking wheel cylinder and they power bled the system. I noticed that I have a very soft pedal, then it goes to manual mode. Not sure, but maybe my booster is giving up.

Ahhh . . ... I remember the leaking rear wheel cylinder now.

AceX · 08-31-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Not sure what is wrong with the brakes. Roger replaced the leaking wheel cylinder and they power bled the system. I noticed that I have a very soft pedal, then it goes to manual mode. Not sure, but maybe my booster is giving up.

Well, there's just no getting around it! Time for new Baer Brakes!

68 TT · 08-31-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AceX

Well, there's just no getting around it! Time for new Baer Brakes!

I just had a new master cylinder leak past the seal and suck air from the piston area.

I thought the booster had failed too but when I pulled the master off it dumped fluid everywhere.

The replacement master fixed the problem.

**lolife99** · 08-30-2009, 10:00 PM

I put Project NO-LIFE in my separate garage for winter hibernation. (for now)

The '86 swb of mine will soon be rolled back to my "work bay" in my basement garage,... so I can start the front Dropmember install.
Plans are to pull the tired engine/trans and install the front Dropmember, steering linkage, and all fuel and brake lines, (and stainless "air ride" hard lines).
Then blow it apart for frame painting or powdercoating.

I have too many projects,...
and none of them done.

jrsmith_2010 · 08-30-2009, 10:10 PM

I got my 83 almost completly bagged, started to take apart the rear end today, fronts laying on the ground as we speak

boatpuller · 08-30-2009, 10:12 PM

stripped and painted patio furniture.man, what a good time.

asphaltburner · 08-30-2009, 10:13 PM

Yo! Y'all!
As if ya didn't know, if you've checked the forum lately,... Stereo installation!
22W RMSx4 AM/FM CD, USB for iPod and 1/8" jack on the front panel Kenwood,...powering 4 6.5" 3 way Kenwood speakers in the cab corner panels I built.
FRANKENTRUCK ROCKS!
Todd.

trenchwarfare · 08-30-2009, 10:24 PM

New system... It's all hooked up, but I'm still making a new center console and recovering my dash. Hopefully next weekend I'll be getting the paint!

menace121978 · 08-30-2009, 10:27 PM

started tearing apart the fire wall and scraping off that factory seam sealer. good times here also!

silvereagle07 · 08-30-2009, 10:44 PM

I went on a road trip with my dad on Saturday to get a 90 burb front end he found on Craigslist. Later that afternoo we bought a complete 90 GMC burb on the way to dinner. I spent Sunday buying and assembling furniture for my 2nd child (set to arrive in Jan). Overall a great weekend.

dbmx66 · 08-30-2009, 10:50 PM

this whole week / weekend me and my brother have been solid axle swapping his 89 s10 blazer. putting axel under leaf in front and rear with gm 12 bolts front and rear.

and on my truck i got the fire wall cleaned up a lot. primed it.
and started building my all roller 383 stroker

menace121978 · 08-30-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dbmx66

this whole week / weekend me and my brother have been solid axle swapping his 89 s10 blazer. putting axel under leaf in front and rear with gm 12 bolts front and rear.

and on my truck i got the fire wall cleaned up a lot. primed it.
and started building my all roller 383 stroker

any pics of the work handy?

dbmx66 · 08-30-2009, 11:34 PM

not at the moment. but the next time i have off work and im going down to help him i'll snap a few.

Zman86 · 08-30-2009, 11:40 PM

Shot some clearcoat on my freshly painted doorpanels...

60ratrod · 09-01-2009, 08:04 PM

i got nothing truck related done this weekend. but i did get $250 worth of groceries, narrowly avoided my wife getting another kitten, got my pre-approved letter from the bank so the mrs and i can get a house, and went to the firearms show in mt vernon. the mrs got a 22lr/22mag revolver and i traded my taurus pt92(the shiney version) for a ruger p94 40 cal. i need to get hot and heavy on the 305 for my 80.

greyghost86 · 09-02-2009, 01:57 PM

Didn't get a lot done Sunday.... Spent time with the family and the wife it was our 1 yr anniversary.. But I have gotten a lot accomplished on the Ghost. Motor should be out tonight, front and rear suspension are out, still a lot to go for a complete tear down. will post some pics one day..

Driveway Dreams · 08-30-2009, 11:09 PM

I built my exhaust on Friday night. Wife & kids were out of town, so I got it done. And, for those of you that have not been around a truck with 1 1/2 duals, it sucked. But now it is much better. Went to 2.5" pipe, true duals, flowtech raptor mufflers, and out in front of the rear tires through a nice set of stainless tips. Took about 2 1/2 hours total to remove the old exhaust; take my hitch off (not real useful anymore); layout, fit, and weld the new pipes all in place.

Also was looking in Truckin' with my 3 year old daughter. All of a sudden she noticed a Chevy Express van that is laid out. And she told me "Dad, that van's a REAL truck! Real trucks wear bowties." I was so proud, I told her that weeks ago and it never came out again till today. She said it about a van but oh well.

glock35ipsc · 08-30-2009, 11:16 PM

Nuff said.

Vortec swap is ON!!

Driveway Dreams · 08-30-2009, 11:19 PM

Cool Bob! So you got the motor out and ready for the "donate to a member with a white truck" charity.

Glad to see some more progress. You gonna have Fred ready for next months get together?

glock35ipsc · 08-30-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Cool Bob! So you got the motor out and ready for the "donate to a member with a white truck" charity.

Glad to see some more progress. You gonna have Fred ready for next months get together?

I'm sure gonna try to have him ready. Might not be 100%, but I hope to be able to drive him to the bbq.

Anything in particular the charity needs?

08-30-2009, 08:26 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	What did you get done? 08/30/09 I spent the week fighting a stomach virus so I played catch up all week at work. After a long Friday, I was worn out and finally had a chance to crash. I had hoped to get some work done on my 77 Saturday but work kept me busy once again. I did find time Saturday morning, and again on Sunday morning to work on my Ridetech article. Take a look at the latest edition. LINK This evening I finally had a chance to pull the 77 out for the first time since I brought it home. I spent some time under it admiring the new Ridetech set up, and double (triple) checking all the nuts and bolts. As the sun started to sink, the road called, and I had to answer. I spent some time playing with pressure settings, and adjusting ride height until I felt it was time to go in. The brakes are still needing attention, so I didn't want to press my luck. What did you get done? Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 08-30-2009 at 08:36 PM.

08-30-2009, 08:51 PM	#2
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Started tearing my "new" K5 apart for the suspension swap.... made my project thread, link is in my sig. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

08-30-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Not a whole lot truck related. I pulled off my stock aluminum polished center caps, and just painted the rest of the wheel black. They are going to stay that way until I get new rims/tires. 17's are the plan. __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

08-30-2009, 10:00 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 I put Project NO-LIFE in my separate garage for winter hibernation. (for now) The '86 swb of mine will soon be rolled back to my "work bay" in my basement garage,... so I can start the front Dropmember install. Plans are to pull the tired engine/trans and install the front Dropmember, steering linkage, and all fuel and brake lines, (and stainless "air ride" hard lines). Then blow it apart for frame painting or powdercoating. I have too many projects,... and none of them done. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 08-30-2009 at 10:02 PM.

08-30-2009, 10:10 PM	#10
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 I got my 83 almost completly bagged, started to take apart the rear end today, fronts laying on the ground as we speak

08-30-2009, 10:12 PM	#11
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 stripped and painted patio furniture.man, what a good time. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

08-30-2009, 10:13 PM	#12
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Yo! Y'all! As if ya didn't know, if you've checked the forum lately,... Stereo installation! 22W RMSx4 AM/FM CD, USB for iPod and 1/8" jack on the front panel Kenwood,...powering 4 6.5" 3 way Kenwood speakers in the cab corner panels I built. FRANKENTRUCK ROCKS! Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

08-30-2009, 10:24 PM	#13
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 New system... It's all hooked up, but I'm still making a new center console and recovering my dash. Hopefully next weekend I'll be getting the paint! __________________ ____________________________________

08-30-2009, 10:27 PM	#14
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 started tearing apart the fire wall and scraping off that factory seam sealer. good times here also! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-30-2009, 10:44 PM	#15
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 I went on a road trip with my dad on Saturday to get a 90 burb front end he found on Craigslist. Later that afternoo we bought a complete 90 GMC burb on the way to dinner. I spent Sunday buying and assembling furniture for my 2nd child (set to arrive in Jan). Overall a great weekend. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

08-30-2009, 10:50 PM	#16
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 this whole week / weekend me and my brother have been solid axle swapping his 89 s10 blazer. putting axel under leaf in front and rear with gm 12 bolts front and rear. and on my truck i got the fire wall cleaned up a lot. primed it. and started building my all roller 383 stroker

08-30-2009, 11:34 PM	#18
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 not at the moment. but the next time i have off work and im going down to help him i'll snap a few.

08-30-2009, 11:40 PM	#19
Zman86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 41	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Shot some clearcoat on my freshly painted doorpanels... __________________ '75/'81 Chevy C-10 project... Hitting the streets Spring '10.... Cardomain Page http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3371894 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=357953

09-01-2009, 08:04 PM	#20
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 i got nothing truck related done this weekend. but i did get $250 worth of groceries, narrowly avoided my wife getting another kitten, got my pre-approved letter from the bank so the mrs and i can get a house, and went to the firearms show in mt vernon. the mrs got a 22lr/22mag revolver and i traded my taurus pt92(the shiney version) for a ruger p94 40 cal. i need to get hot and heavy on the 305 for my 80. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

09-02-2009, 01:57 PM	#21
greyghost86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Baileyton AL Posts: 12	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Didn't get a lot done Sunday.... Spent time with the family and the wife it was our 1 yr anniversary.. But I have gotten a lot accomplished on the Ghost. Motor should be out tonight, front and rear suspension are out, still a lot to go for a complete tear down. will post some pics one day..



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08-30-2009, 11:09 PM	#22
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 I built my exhaust on Friday night. Wife & kids were out of town, so I got it done. And, for those of you that have not been around a truck with 1 1/2 duals, it sucked. But now it is much better. Went to 2.5" pipe, true duals, flowtech raptor mufflers, and out in front of the rear tires through a nice set of stainless tips. Took about 2 1/2 hours total to remove the old exhaust; take my hitch off (not real useful anymore); layout, fit, and weld the new pipes all in place. Also was looking in Truckin' with my 3 year old daughter. All of a sudden she noticed a Chevy Express van that is laid out. And she told me "Dad, that van's a REAL truck! Real trucks wear bowties." I was so proud, I told her that weeks ago and it never came out again till today. She said it about a van but oh well. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 08-30-2009 at 11:14 PM.

08-30-2009, 11:16 PM	#23
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Nuff said. Vortec swap is ON!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-30-2009, 11:19 PM	#24
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Cool Bob! So you got the motor out and ready for the "donate to a member with a white truck" charity. Glad to see some more progress. You gonna have Fred ready for next months get together? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 08-30-2009 at 11:19 PM.

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