What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**old Rusty C10** · 02-14-2010, 05:37 PM

I didnt do anything with the 82 this week. I did take a ride up to Higganum Conneticut to buy seats to replace the ones in the S10 that the baby elephant sat on . As per every s10 ive ever seen i had to do the repair to the armrest (a writeup is one on the S10 forum) and then for valentines day i took the wife out for dinner last night and she bought me a radio for the s10 so i could listen to my country music, This week I have to get the wiring harness and the kit to put it in.
Last but of news is I got a new phone this week and im still trying to figure out these new contraptions its a my touch with web and all

How about you all???

Driveway Dreams · 02-14-2010, 05:50 PM

We have not done much. Just hanging out, watching Olympics and Nascar. Today we got the kids some balloons and rubber balls. Dang Valentine's day is easy for 1 & 4 year olds. I might do a little work on a couple truck parts if the race doesn't get started back up soon.

GMC91 · 02-14-2010, 05:55 PM

Ive been doing a lot of wire brushing, sand-blasting, and painting. So far got the axle, axle shafts, and steering knuckles done for my 86 3/4 4x4.

trenchwarfare · 02-14-2010, 06:51 PM

I bought a new wiper switch that needs to be installed shortly. Also got some Max Air shocks that I painted today.

jitteryguy · 02-14-2010, 06:57 PM

been sit'n on the couch since 7:30 this morn'n ! dont plan to move till NHRA is over tonight . probably will sit here all day tomarrow as well .
life is good !

jawilder · 02-14-2010, 06:56 PM

For the 79 I just baught: Last night I took the running boards off

Today I took off the factory window tint and used coke/tin foil to clean rust off the front bumper. That stuff works like a charm!

I also WD40'd the hood springs and other hinges.

qu1cks1lver56 · 02-14-2010, 07:52 PM

I attempted to spray the inside of my toolbox with bedliner. But 3/4 of the way through the first coat I ran out of it and the gun kept clogging. So I took it apart and it's sitting in some lacquer thinner now.

Srubydo1986 · 02-14-2010, 07:56 PM

looked at all the snow and kept say melt will you, just melt. Looked at my truck covered in snow and got my self a sports bumper (from a blazer) after trading my blazer rears i had. Also bought a trans that thought to be a 350 turned out to be 700r4 (was not there to verify) o well ill make this work even tho i truly am afraid of theses transmissions

Sarge261 · 02-14-2010, 08:46 PM

I got most of the rear of the cab DA'd down with 40, found out I need cab corners, took the wife out for a nice dinner, spent time with the puppy. had to open up the shop saturday for a few cusstomers.

Ready to start all over again in the morning... weekends just aint long enough.

Sarge

ShowSS12 · 02-14-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by qu1cks1lver56

I attempted to spray the inside of my toolbox with bedliner. But 3/4 of the way through the first coat I ran out of it and the gun kept clogging. So I took it apart and it's sitting in some lacquer thinner now.

Ya them guns suck. I was doing a bed liner on my 85 and it kept clogging too..Since then I picked up the Al's line brand in my shop and I have been waiting to try it out. Their gun looks much nicer, sorta like a big hopper paint gun or a drywall texture.

This weekend I just went out to put out some hay for the cattle, and tried to finish up an 96 Impala I am working on in the shop.... Other than that kids and I hung out while momma was out..

qu1cks1lver56 · 02-14-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ShowSS12

Ya them guns suck. I was doing a bed liner on my 85 and it kept clogging too..Since then I picked up the Al's line brand in my shop and I have been waiting to try it out. Their gun looks much nicer, sorta like a big hopper paint gun or a drywall texture.

This weekend I just went out to put out some hay for the cattle, and tried to finish up an 96 Impala I am working on in the shop.... Other than that kids and I hung out while momma was out..

I sprayed my bed with it and never had ANY problems. Sprayed a wood box with it yesterday no problems. Went to use it today and it decided to act up on me.

A hopper gun would be nice, I hate toting around the can of stuff and keeping the hose down in it.

RuralRoute C-30 · 02-14-2010, 09:12 PM

Learned far too much about horns today.

Did find the faulty ground wire that had my fuel gauge pegged two inches past Full! Nice to have a fuel gauge now.

Took door panels off and worked on lubricating window tracks that were acting stuck when I tried to roll then down.(works great now)

Last but not least as the sun began falling and the shop started cooling down I managed to simply clean the floor of the interior of this "new" old truck and installed new floormats! I deserved an easy installation to end the day.

From this:

To this:

A productive day in details on this 'new' c-30 truck.

pcmcobra · 02-14-2010, 09:35 PM

Not much truck related. Did go to Lowes and got hardware for bags/brackets and cups to mount. Ordered big brake front kit and rear...woot.
Got the leaves picked up front and back, finally, was nice in N. Florida today.
Sat around and watched the near 7 hours of Daytona...
Truck should be back this month...I have heard that before.

datguysaL · 02-14-2010, 09:56 PM

went to check out some transmissions, and rear axles but the guy wouldnt sell it to me. said that the 7004r wouldnt work with my truck.

came home, kickd a few rocks, then decided to instal a LED light bar on my truck, didnt like the way it came out, so i yanked it off, then messed with it a little and ended up doing this. it has stop/turn and reverse on it. should i leave it of take it off?? i kinda like it...

Camaro_nut2001 · 02-14-2010, 10:13 PM

I've been running some new wire and flex to replace some that was cracked and brittle. Got my booster assembly ordered from CPP, you know that special he had posted on here for $299.00. Got my license plate light working. Took my friend out to eat for Valentines and just got home.

Rollinsqrbdy · 02-14-2010, 10:17 PM

Ehhh i put on the new Coys and dropped her. As for this morning been lazying around the whole day. Oh and saturday i helped my brother in law, he purchased 2 swb for 300. No motors or Trannys. 1 is a 86 and the other is a 85. Thats bout it. Heres some pics of my truck before and after the drop with the new wheels.

1LowToy · 02-14-2010, 10:46 PM

Nice and sunny here in the Sierras of California. Truck related I sprained my middle finger LOL. Sprained it getting some seat belts out of an 87 4x. Passenger side is good, drivers side is junk and they don't match mine in my 1980

I also snagged the 87 chrome bumper. Found out the side brackets won't bolt up to my 2wd frame and behind my bent bumper is a bent frame

So much more in parts and nothing going together yet

So I did a couple of hours weed eating, mowed the lawn and drove 80 mile round trip for a cement mixer that was junk. didn't buy that one.

Oh yea I did remember it was Valentines day (by 5:00)

Guess I should have stayed home.

ont_guy_38 · 02-14-2010, 09:49 PM

Got my motor and rear end home.Lots of work ahead of me

*BGRAFX* · 02-14-2010, 10:34 PM

Got my girl some cool roses, we got a 57in tv for $300 on CL and I got new roll pan and front bumper for my 07 silverado classic.

spinem · 02-15-2010, 12:30 AM

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Pulled motor.

flamingbig10 · 02-15-2010, 12:37 AM

Thursday I learned how to drive on the snow, what a experience that was, every time I would stop there would be a mount snow under my truck causing the tires to spin so I would have to back up and plow through it, Friday I decided to drive my jeep to work kept it in 4 high just in case

oldschool18 · 02-15-2010, 01:18 AM

started wet sanding my clearcoat I sprayed last week, hopefully in the next week or two I will have enough time to post some pics of my 85

elwoods76 · 02-15-2010, 02:34 AM

Spent all day saturday hooking up all the little odds and ends on my motor and trans in my blazer. After 3 trips to checker I finished up everything but the exhaust. I did get it fired up for a sec, made the whole day worth it! It's alot easier working on something the whole day when you are in a heated shop

. managed to buy roses and take my wife to dinner too. Spring is looking better and better.

Keith Seymore · 02-15-2010, 08:33 AM

Lil Red had a big day Saturday -

First, a quick bath....

Then, we hauled some old pallets home, to cut up for the woodburner....

Then, a rescue mission: helped out a damsel in distress (aka my daughter) who ran out of gas on one of the main roads.

After that, a nap!

Sunday we drove down to a Valentine's day party, about 70 miles each way. Got lots of gawkers checking out the shiny paint and wheels (!) including a guy in a grey primered '86 or '87 2wd swb.

K

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-15-2010, 10:45 AM

Put new 4.88:1 gears in a 2008 wrangler rubicon (real pain with e-lockers).

Changed rear gear oil on my 91 K5, added a front drive shaft spacer, and removed the degree shims from the rear spring packs to correct the pinion angle. That eliminated a bad drive line vibration that was driving me crazy. It rides as smooth as factory again!

02-14-2010, 05:37 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition I didnt do anything with the 82 this week. I did take a ride up to Higganum Conneticut to buy seats to replace the ones in the S10 that the baby elephant sat on . As per every s10 ive ever seen i had to do the repair to the armrest (a writeup is one on the S10 forum) and then for valentines day i took the wife out for dinner last night and she bought me a radio for the s10 so i could listen to my country music, This week I have to get the wiring harness and the kit to put it in. Last but of news is I got a new phone this week and im still trying to figure out these new contraptions its a my touch with web and all How about you all??? Attached Images __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-14-2010, 05:50 PM	#2
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 2.14.10 valentines day edition We have not done much. Just hanging out, watching Olympics and Nascar. Today we got the kids some balloons and rubber balls. Dang Valentine's day is easy for 1 & 4 year olds. I might do a little work on a couple truck parts if the race doesn't get started back up soon. __________________ -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.

02-14-2010, 05:55 PM	#3
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Ive been doing a lot of wire brushing, sand-blasting, and painting. So far got the axle, axle shafts, and steering knuckles done for my 86 3/4 4x4. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

02-14-2010, 06:51 PM	#4
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition I bought a new wiper switch that needs to be installed shortly. Also got some Max Air shocks that I painted today. __________________ ____________________________________

02-14-2010, 06:57 PM	#5
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition been sit'n on the couch since 7:30 this morn'n ! dont plan to move till NHRA is over tonight . probably will sit here all day tomarrow as well . life is good ! __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

02-14-2010, 06:56 PM	#6
jawilder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gorman, TX Posts: 19	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition For the 79 I just baught: Last night I took the running boards off Today I took off the factory window tint and used coke/tin foil to clean rust off the front bumper. That stuff works like a charm! I also WD40'd the hood springs and other hinges. Last edited by jawilder; 02-16-2010 at 05:40 PM.

02-14-2010, 07:52 PM	#7
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition I attempted to spray the inside of my toolbox with bedliner. But 3/4 of the way through the first coat I ran out of it and the gun kept clogging. So I took it apart and it's sitting in some lacquer thinner now. __________________ My 86 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375526

02-14-2010, 07:56 PM	#8
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition looked at all the snow and kept say melt will you, just melt. Looked at my truck covered in snow and got my self a sports bumper (from a blazer) after trading my blazer rears i had. Also bought a trans that thought to be a 350 turned out to be 700r4 (was not there to verify) o well ill make this work even tho i truly am afraid of theses transmissions __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. 1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one Last edited by Srubydo1986; 02-14-2010 at 07:57 PM.*

02-14-2010, 08:46 PM	#9
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition I got most of the rear of the cab DA'd down with 40, found out I need cab corners, took the wife out for a nice dinner, spent time with the puppy. had to open up the shop saturday for a few cusstomers. Ready to start all over again in the morning... weekends just aint long enough. Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

02-14-2010, 09:12 PM	#12
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Learned far too much about horns today. Did find the faulty ground wire that had my fuel gauge pegged two inches past Full! Nice to have a fuel gauge now. Took door panels off and worked on lubricating window tracks that were acting stuck when I tried to roll then down.(works great now) Last but not least as the sun began falling and the shop started cooling down I managed to simply clean the floor of the interior of this "new" old truck and installed new floormats! I deserved an easy installation to end the day. From this: To this: A productive day in details on this 'new' c-30 truck. __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

02-14-2010, 09:35 PM	#13
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Not much truck related. Did go to Lowes and got hardware for bags/brackets and cups to mount. Ordered big brake front kit and rear...woot. Got the leaves picked up front and back, finally, was nice in N. Florida today. Sat around and watched the near 7 hours of Daytona... Truck should be back this month...I have heard that before. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

02-14-2010, 09:56 PM	#14
datguysaL Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 155	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition went to check out some transmissions, and rear axles but the guy wouldnt sell it to me. said that the 7004r wouldnt work with my truck. came home, kickd a few rocks, then decided to instal a LED light bar on my truck, didnt like the way it came out, so i yanked it off, then messed with it a little and ended up doing this. it has stop/turn and reverse on it. should i leave it of take it off?? i kinda like it... Attached Images

02-14-2010, 10:13 PM	#15
Camaro_nut2001 Chevy Lover Till The End. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mascot TN. Posts: 795	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition I've been running some new wire and flex to replace some that was cracked and brittle. Got my booster assembly ordered from CPP, you know that special he had posted on here for $299.00. Got my license plate light working. Took my friend out to eat for Valentines and just got home. __________________ 1969 Chevy SWB Big Block - Under the knife as of 12/26/2011 1989 Chevy Silverado, 4X4 - Daily Driver 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 - 4-Wheeler, Campin Truck 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe - 327/350hp, TH400, all original. Members I've met: BamaBaxter, My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=500359

02-14-2010, 10:17 PM	#16
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Ehhh i put on the new Coys and dropped her. As for this morning been lazying around the whole day. Oh and saturday i helped my brother in law, he purchased 2 swb for 300. No motors or Trannys. 1 is a 86 and the other is a 85. Thats bout it. Heres some pics of my truck before and after the drop with the new wheels. Attached Images __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

02-14-2010, 10:46 PM	#17
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Nice and sunny here in the Sierras of California. Truck related I sprained my middle finger LOL. Sprained it getting some seat belts out of an 87 4x. Passenger side is good, drivers side is junk and they don't match mine in my 1980 I also snagged the 87 chrome bumper. Found out the side brackets won't bolt up to my 2wd frame and behind my bent bumper is a bent frame So much more in parts and nothing going together yet So I did a couple of hours weed eating, mowed the lawn and drove 80 mile round trip for a cement mixer that was junk. didn't buy that one. Oh yea I did remember it was Valentines day (by 5:00) Guess I should have stayed home.



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02-14-2010, 09:49 PM	#18
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Got my motor and rear end home.Lots of work ahead of me

02-14-2010, 10:34 PM	#19
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Got my girl some cool roses, we got a 57in tv for $300 on CL and I got new roll pan and front bumper for my 07 silverado classic. Attached Images

02-15-2010, 12:30 AM	#20
spinem haha, ford guys... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 576	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Pulled motor.

02-15-2010, 12:37 AM	#21
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Thursday I learned how to drive on the snow, what a experience that was, every time I would stop there would be a mount snow under my truck causing the tires to spin so I would have to back up and plow through it, Friday I decided to drive my jeep to work kept it in 4 high just in case __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

02-15-2010, 01:18 AM	#22
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition started wet sanding my clearcoat I sprayed last week, hopefully in the next week or two I will have enough time to post some pics of my 85

02-15-2010, 02:34 AM	#23
elwoods76 Just Cruizin Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pleasant Grove,Utah Posts: 154	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Spent all day saturday hooking up all the little odds and ends on my motor and trans in my blazer. After 3 trips to checker I finished up everything but the exhaust. I did get it fired up for a sec, made the whole day worth it! It's alot easier working on something the whole day when you are in a heated shop . managed to buy roses and take my wife to dinner too. Spring is looking better and better.

02-15-2010, 08:33 AM	#24
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,237	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Lil Red had a big day Saturday - First, a quick bath.... Then, we hauled some old pallets home, to cut up for the woodburner.... Then, a rescue mission: helped out a damsel in distress (aka my daughter) who ran out of gas on one of the main roads. After that, a nap! Sunday we drove down to a Valentine's day party, about 70 miles each way. Got lots of gawkers checking out the shiny paint and wheels (!) including a guy in a grey primered '86 or '87 2wd swb. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-15-2010 at 08:36 AM.

02-15-2010, 10:45 AM	#25
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Put new 4.88:1 gears in a 2008 wrangler rubicon (real pain with e-lockers). Changed rear gear oil on my 91 K5, added a front drive shaft spacer, and removed the degree shims from the rear spring packs to correct the pinion angle. That eliminated a bad drive line vibration that was driving me crazy. It rides as smooth as factory again!

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