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**old Rusty C10** · 10-24-2010, 05:08 PM

I worked some on the ranger this week but that was all truck related..
We had a late block party this weekend so i spent most of my time was spent coordinating my part of that....
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THE "10" SILVERADO · 10-24-2010, 05:09 PM

I got a new rear view mirror and got my truck inspected...

GmtGmt · 10-24-2010, 05:26 PM

bought me a volvo...

*87 chevy silverado* · 10-24-2010, 05:31 PM

nothing just drove and enjoyed the truck with friends and to trash off. an i saw a local member at a stop light and his truck.

o and the best part i got a blower motor for the ac/heat that has warranty

**PRattenbury** · 10-24-2010, 05:51 PM

I picked up a short block for my heap Saturday. Sunday I actually spent a little time on my Dodge Cummins truck. Haven't done that in a really long time. I need to buy a trickle charger to get the batteries back up again. They've been sitting so long they've gone down a bit.

rjn72 · 10-24-2010, 05:56 PM

fixed it, broke it, fixed it, drove it. Short version of a real long and irritating story. lol.

1BadSS · 10-24-2010, 06:00 PM

Picked up a bunch of sheetmetal + welder + complete brake parts for my truck. Hopefully in the next two weeks i'll have a truck with a solid cab and one that'll stop.

lilpoindexter · 10-24-2010, 06:42 PM

I put a cool little mini-tach in my '78....Yeah...totally useless, but something you just gotta have...

tazman87 · 10-24-2010, 07:54 PM

got a chance to pick up an 85 pick up. free of charge. went to go pick it up with the trailer only to find it in 4 feet high grass while 90% of it was rust. then figured if the motor ran decent we would take it but no luck getting it started.

pretty sure it was a nesting home for quite a few different critters.

1BadSS · 10-24-2010, 07:57 PM

Just took the 79 and the 68 for a 20 minute drive each. Gotta keep everything lubed!

tucsonjwt · 10-24-2010, 09:20 PM

Changed spark plugs on the big block. I have to do that every year, since I only drive in town -rarely over 35 mph, and the plugs are all totally loaded with black carbon. When it has clean plugs it runs better than most new vehicles I have owned. Installed my second set of Bosch platinum plus, but next time I think I will just buy a bunch of standard R44Ts and save the $$$.

jgknowla1 · 10-24-2010, 09:22 PM

Rebuilt my quadrajet - first rebuild ever and it works much better now. Also ordered a new HEI dizzy.

**N2TRUX** · 10-24-2010, 10:07 PM

I found an ad on another forum for a guy that was bailing out on his 77 project. I contacted him about a few parts that I was interested in, and went to look at what he had. Before I knew it, I was going back and loading up a LOT of parts. I may go back next week, but this was my haul for the first load.

RuralRoute C-30 · 10-24-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I found an ad on another forum for a guy that was bailing out on his 77 project. I contacted him about a few parts that I was interested in, and went to look at what he had. Before I knew it, I was going back and loading up a LOT of parts. I may go back next week, but this was my haul for the first load.

Nice find! There is more? The seller really must have wanted out of that project to sell off all that! Very nice!

Mark

foamypirate · 10-24-2010, 10:07 PM

Looked at some potential houses. Found one on a 0.9 acre lot with a 36x38 workshop. Really liked the neighborhood (very country, exactly what I am looking for! So sick of this apartment!). We are going to look at the inside of the house with a realtor tomorrow.

RuralRoute C-30 · 10-24-2010, 10:16 PM

Continued the battle with the leaves. Mulched twice and they keep on falling!

Finally finished getting our wood supply in for the winter with one last run to the woods. Unloaded and stacked 6 more ricks of wood. The C-30 and trailer worked liked I hoped so life is good! Glad this project of firewood is closing. I'm beat after this week-end and work tomorrow!

Did a weigh-in with it loaded:

and today took it back to the scales empty just to see the difference.

Cleaned them both up and parked them for the next time such haulin' tools are needed. Just glad the going and getting and unloading and stacking another winter's worth of firewood is done! Granted, with this C-30 and its dump bed along with a switch to a tandem trailer, this year was the easiest!

Best truck by far in value of investment and what it can do that I've had despite it being 25 years old. They really are built 'like a rock'!

Mark

**N2TRUX** · 10-24-2010, 10:12 PM

A few more...

bigblock73 · 10-24-2010, 10:43 PM

Ken, spill it....

**N2TRUX** · 10-24-2010, 10:45 PM

The next load will be sheetmetal. He has a few doors, fenders, and a 77 core support.

Fixwhataintbroke · 10-24-2010, 10:48 PM

Took off as much of the A/C as i could... Still need to get the condenser, and evaporator. (never worked anyways and looks like crap)

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-25-2010, 12:15 AM

Just swapped out my wheels/tires for my studded snow tires. They're callin' fer that 4 lettered "S" word later this week.

Mattman2010 · 10-25-2010, 12:33 AM

Took the bed off of my 85 1 ton crew cab so I can drop the gas tanks and change out a few other things.

AceX · 10-25-2010, 04:45 AM

Dam Ken... Looks like you need to build another square just to hold the parts... I'll loan you a truck for a while

Speaking of my truck, been trading calls with the insurance company all week after the roofer bailed on his responsibilities for denting my '85. Adjuster is coming on Tuesday and hopefully cutting me a check so I can fix this asshole's **** up... I believe my insurance company is going to go after him

D13 · 10-25-2010, 07:21 AM

moved all the stuff from one side of the barn to the other, levelled the second half of the floor, and started putting down the Visqueen and 21AA into it. need to gat another 10 yards or so to finish it. Put most of the lurking spare parts on the 3 pallet racks I have in there now, next set is going to have 1st shelf 5 foot off the ground so I can roll my engines under it. Had my 50 year old check up, all good. Got to drive the 77 a bit, need to get the choke working right, got a nasty whine under power (seems to be the trans since it's gear specific), and the clutch is too low (grabs 1/2" off the floor). Love it.

STOCKISH · 10-25-2010, 01:36 PM

Man Ken, I sure would love to have all that air ride stuff! Good score.

10-24-2010, 05:08 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 10/24/2010 edition I worked some on the ranger this week but that was all truck related.. We had a late block party this weekend so i spent most of my time was spent coordinating my part of that.... You all> __________________ 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!!

10-24-2010, 05:09 PM	#2
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition I got a new rear view mirror and got my truck inspected... __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

10-24-2010, 05:31 PM	#4
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition nothing just drove and enjoyed the truck with friends and to trash off. an i saw a local member at a stop light and his truck. o and the best part i got a blower motor for the ac/heat that has warranty Last edited by 87 chevy silverado; 10-24-2010 at 05:58 PM.

10-24-2010, 05:51 PM	#5
PRattenbury Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maumelle, AR Posts: 478	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition I picked up a short block for my heap Saturday. Sunday I actually spent a little time on my Dodge Cummins truck. Haven't done that in a really long time. I need to buy a trickle charger to get the batteries back up again. They've been sitting so long they've gone down a bit.

10-24-2010, 05:56 PM	#6
rjn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: el paso, ar Posts: 139	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition fixed it, broke it, fixed it, drove it. Short version of a real long and irritating story. lol. __________________ JESUS IS LORD 87 crew cab V30 454/400

10-24-2010, 06:00 PM	#7
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Picked up a bunch of sheetmetal + welder + complete brake parts for my truck. Hopefully in the next two weeks i'll have a truck with a solid cab and one that'll stop. __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

10-24-2010, 06:42 PM	#8
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition I put a cool little mini-tach in my '78....Yeah...totally useless, but something you just gotta have...

10-24-2010, 07:54 PM	#9
tazman87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Hamburg, Ontario Posts: 220	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition got a chance to pick up an 85 pick up. free of charge. went to go pick it up with the trailer only to find it in 4 feet high grass while 90% of it was rust. then figured if the motor ran decent we would take it but no luck getting it started. pretty sure it was a nesting home for quite a few different critters.

10-24-2010, 07:57 PM	#10
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Just took the 79 and the 68 for a 20 minute drive each. Gotta keep everything lubed! __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

10-24-2010, 09:20 PM	#11
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,191	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Changed spark plugs on the big block. I have to do that every year, since I only drive in town -rarely over 35 mph, and the plugs are all totally loaded with black carbon. When it has clean plugs it runs better than most new vehicles I have owned. Installed my second set of Bosch platinum plus, but next time I think I will just buy a bunch of standard R44Ts and save the $$$.

10-24-2010, 09:22 PM	#12
jgknowla1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 48	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Rebuilt my quadrajet - first rebuild ever and it works much better now. Also ordered a new HEI dizzy.

10-24-2010, 10:07 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition I found an ad on another forum for a guy that was bailing out on his 77 project. I contacted him about a few parts that I was interested in, and went to look at what he had. Before I knew it, I was going back and loading up a LOT of parts. I may go back next week, but this was my haul for the first load. 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"

10-24-2010, 10:07 PM	#15
foamypirate Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 594	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Looked at some potential houses. Found one on a 0.9 acre lot with a 36x38 workshop. Really liked the neighborhood (very country, exactly what I am looking for! So sick of this apartment!). We are going to look at the inside of the house with a realtor tomorrow.

10-24-2010, 10:16 PM	#16
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Continued the battle with the leaves. Mulched twice and they keep on falling! Finally finished getting our wood supply in for the winter with one last run to the woods. Unloaded and stacked 6 more ricks of wood. The C-30 and trailer worked liked I hoped so life is good! Glad this project of firewood is closing. I'm beat after this week-end and work tomorrow! Did a weigh-in with it loaded: and today took it back to the scales empty just to see the difference. Cleaned them both up and parked them for the next time such haulin' tools are needed. Just glad the going and getting and unloading and stacking another winter's worth of firewood is done! Granted, with this C-30 and its dump bed along with a switch to a tandem trailer, this year was the easiest! Best truck by far in value of investment and what it can do that I've had despite it being 25 years old. They really are built 'like a rock'! Mark __________________ 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."

10-24-2010, 10:12 PM	#17
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition A few more... 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"



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10-24-2010, 10:43 PM	#18
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10-24-2010, 10:45 PM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition The next load will be sheetmetal. He has a few doors, fenders, and a 77 core support. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-24-2010, 10:48 PM	#20
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Took off as much of the A/C as i could... Still need to get the condenser, and evaporator. (never worked anyways and looks like crap) __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington

10-25-2010, 12:15 AM	#21
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Just swapped out my wheels/tires for my studded snow tires. They're callin' fer that 4 lettered "S" word later this week. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

10-25-2010, 12:33 AM	#22
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Took the bed off of my 85 1 ton crew cab so I can drop the gas tanks and change out a few other things. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

10-25-2010, 04:45 AM	#23
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Dam Ken... Looks like you need to build another square just to hold the parts... I'll loan you a truck for a while Speaking of my truck, been trading calls with the insurance company all week after the roofer bailed on his responsibilities for denting my '85. Adjuster is coming on Tuesday and hopefully cutting me a check so I can fix this asshole's **** up... I believe my insurance company is going to go after him __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

10-25-2010, 07:21 AM	#24
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition moved all the stuff from one side of the barn to the other, levelled the second half of the floor, and started putting down the Visqueen and 21AA into it. need to gat another 10 yards or so to finish it. Put most of the lurking spare parts on the 3 pallet racks I have in there now, next set is going to have 1st shelf 5 foot off the ground so I can roll my engines under it. Had my 50 year old check up, all good. Got to drive the 77 a bit, need to get the choke working right, got a nasty whine under power (seems to be the trans since it's gear specific), and the clutch is too low (grabs 1/2" off the floor). Love it. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

10-25-2010, 01:36 PM	#25
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: What did you get done 10/24/2010 edition Man Ken, I sure would love to have all that air ride stuff! Good score. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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