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**old Rusty C10** · 11-20-2011, 05:41 PM

I didnt do too much truck related. I used the truck this week to haul alot of garbage off of my sites, and on monday I got the go ahead to bring her into the body shop so shes gonna get her new cab corners, rockers, bed repairs and full paint. I still havent figured out what color(s) to make it..
Im also kicking around the idea of getting a CUCV pickup to use for a work /hunting truck beater
So how about you all?

pat386 · 11-20-2011, 06:07 PM

Went junk yarding yesterday. Got another steering column to use the parts to rebuild a column my brother shortened for me. Also found a camaro with a TPI manifold intact and got the runners and fuel rail so we can polish them without having the truck out of commision. Noticed in my column hunt that the boxy Jeep cherokees use a GM style column and an internet search shows that parts from it can actually be used in our trucks to improve our steering.
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81ratrodc10 · 11-20-2011, 06:27 PM

Got up early changed my plugs cap and rotor then went to my buddys house to practice deep fryin a chicken to get ready to do a turkey for thanksgiving came out sweet
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Stepper86 · 11-20-2011, 06:52 PM

Painted some parts for the stepside bed, put on new wheel arch moldings. Went home early and spent the afternoon with my baby daughter

cochino12 · 11-20-2011, 06:58 PM

finally made some progess with the dually, got the bags mostly done. Just need to order some LCA's now

grs · 11-20-2011, 08:19 PM

I put a new EGR valve on the truck. The old one was bad. The nuts that were holding it on were so loose they came off with out using a wrench.

SBTork · 11-20-2011, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

finally made some progess with the dually, got the bags mostly done. Just need to order some LCA's now

looks real good man! Why the need for new LCA's?

lanconcj · 11-20-2011, 08:37 PM

I installed my drivers side gas tank, hooked it up, and ran some gas through it with no problems.

87Lowrider · 11-20-2011, 08:41 PM

Started cleaning up the garage after 3 years of being out of it. Started troubleshooting an electrical (starting) issue on my '86 Jimmy DD. Preparing for a restart on my '57 Stepper build.

texasfunk · 11-21-2011, 12:00 AM

Did a little work to the crew! Still trying to decide on bed options...

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yousesteers · 11-21-2011, 12:01 AM

I cut up the donor that I took my cummins out of and loaded it to go to the crusher

iroc12valve · 11-21-2011, 12:14 AM

I went for a nice drive across the river (to the USA) down to Bliss NY. its a beutiful drive and it made me want to move lol
I picked up some 16.5 33's for the crew cab for 20 bucks off CL and i saw he was stripping a 95 z71 Well my front actuator went bad a month or so ago on my 94 6.5 z71 so i figured id ask he says it works and whatta give me for it I said 10 and he hands me some Channel locks

I was about to leave all i had was another twenty so i left with a set of tow hooks 2. on my way home i hit harbour frieght for a compression tester and some junk, Now i can find the problem with that damn crewcab.

I call that a real good day

FYI if you rust free southerners have some worn out crap bring it up north cus up here any non running rotted half ton is aparently worth 1200 and more if it can run while it knocks, even the parts stores are bad, a starter is 175 new and a good gasket set runs $160, We need an Uprising or a mutiny or a kick in the butt or something we'll pay anything especially 13 % taxes, fuel is 1.20 a litre or 4.53 a gallon diesel is worse and a dollar menu from mcdonalds is 1.79 up here its assinine

Sorry I'll stop ranting its just been building for a while

bagged74 · 11-21-2011, 12:33 AM

Swapped from 3.08 gears to a 3.42 posi in the crew cab. Should be much better with the 4L60e
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S10Fan · 11-21-2011, 06:59 AM

Finally got around to re-working the "shop logo" on my 50. A friend of mine does vinyl signs and cut some vinyl stencils I used to paint on the new logo. I still need to wet sand everything to knock down the gloss. Also want to add some sort of design in the middle, probably a Maltese cross. The paint used was basic rattle can Dupli-Color tan.

D13 · 11-21-2011, 07:47 AM

Put the crank in my 250 short block. Started working on it in August, between kids and job...
Have to do rear brakes on my 87, but started looking and noticed the pinion is wet. Time to rebuild another axle. Darn it!

justpball · 11-21-2011, 11:09 AM

Painted the new fender...

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grs · 11-21-2011, 11:23 AM

Filled the gas tank up to full. Drove the truck 32 miles. Filled it up to overflowing. It used 1.3 gal. I got 24 miles per gal. No head wind, or tail wind. I got 19 MPG before I put the new EGR valve on the truck. A speed radar sign on the road said I was going 65 miles per hour. My speedometer said I was going 67 miles per hour. My rear tire size is 255/70R15. I figure I am getting about 22 to 23 miles per gallon. The engine is a 305 with TBI, and overdrive trans. What do you think?

pwtr02ss · 11-21-2011, 01:19 PM

^ wow thats one long explanation lol

Karnage · 11-21-2011, 02:33 PM

Let's see... I fixed my dome light and it is working great! I replaced my tail light bulbs because both of them went out at the same time... I thought it was my wiring and was freaking out when I first found out. Also got my wiper fluid sprayers to start working up again but one of them is plugged up... Easy fix tho. I'll unclog it soon enough. Since my lighter plug is still not working I decided to try to find a replacement but was unable to. I gave up and rather just mount a new one under the dash. The old one is part of the ash tray and it closes up anyways... When it is open, there is a big thing sticking out of the dash for the ash tray / lighter so screw that... I'll mount the one under my dash soon enough with the help of my father. He is the best person I know when it comes to electrical work and I know he will do it right. What else? Well I was going to get a new radio but I've been unable to find an actual way to mount any since the mounting, cover and the radio itself in mine is completely gone. If anything I will need to make a metal rig that will bolt down somewhere and hold the radio up. For now I put a very high quality boombox in the back of my seats plugged into my ipod connected via a 12foot cable that I can even reach outside of my truck so I can change songs while hanging in my bed. In all honestly, this setup is awesome! The speakers on the boombox actually come off from the sides and are connected by a cable for both. I simply put a speaker under each seat. The middle is behind my middle seat and I can reach back and turn it on/off and still put CDs in just fine... Great sound quality!

grs · 11-21-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pwtr02ss

^ wow thats one long explanation lol

The post below yours is really long.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-21-2011, 02:41 PM

I got $40 dollar 3'' holes drilled in the side of my bed right before the tank for flush mount exhaust

$40 dollars because one 3'' holesaw and a seperate chuck for said wholesaw cost me 40 dallars from crapsman at sears, two holes and it wen, dull great investment....

durty harry · 11-21-2011, 07:24 PM

Made my Christmas list and gave to my wife ,aka santas helper
Headers
Video game
Mufflers
Video game
Shifter
Video game.

well not really a chrismas list more like handed her a summit catalog and a gamestop catalog . I am real easy to shop for .

pat386 · 11-22-2011, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by durty harry

Made my Christmas list and gave to my wife ,aka santas helper
Headers
Video game
Mufflers
Video game
Shifter
Video game.

well not really a chrismas list more like handed her a summit catalog and a gamestop catalog . I am real easy to shop for .

haha nothing wrong with that!
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Tex_50613 · 11-21-2011, 08:47 PM

successfully got poison oak or poison Ivy on my wrists, forearms, and back of my neck pulling parts off at a salvage yard, which is usually hard to do in Iowa in November

Maxzillian · 11-21-2011, 11:07 PM

Started wrapping up some of the hard engine bay items in my TPI intake swap onto a Vortec engine. The hard items this weekend were:

*Clearance throttle body to clear water neck
*Route fuel lines and attach to hardlines at frame
*Bolt on upper intake
*Fabricate intake pipe
*Stare at engine for a couple hours trying to figure out how the heck to make things work.

11-20-2011, 05:41 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition I didnt do too much truck related. I used the truck this week to haul alot of garbage off of my sites, and on monday I got the go ahead to bring her into the body shop so shes gonna get her new cab corners, rockers, bed repairs and full paint. I still havent figured out what color(s) to make it.. Im also kicking around the idea of getting a CUCV pickup to use for a work /hunting truck beater So how about 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!!

11-20-2011, 06:07 PM	#2
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Went junk yarding yesterday. Got another steering column to use the parts to rebuild a column my brother shortened for me. Also found a camaro with a TPI manifold intact and got the runners and fuel rail so we can polish them without having the truck out of commision. Noticed in my column hunt that the boxy Jeep cherokees use a GM style column and an internet search shows that parts from it can actually be used in our trucks to improve our steering. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..

11-20-2011, 06:27 PM	#3
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Got up early changed my plugs cap and rotor then went to my buddys house to practice deep fryin a chicken to get ready to do a turkey for thanksgiving came out sweet Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"

11-20-2011, 06:52 PM	#4
Stepper86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 263	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Painted some parts for the stepside bed, put on new wheel arch moldings. Went home early and spent the afternoon with my baby daughter __________________ Tom.______________________________________ The fleet: 2007 BMW 530xi M (daily driver) 1986 C-10 Stepside (project "my time") 1992 Corvette cab (summer time daily driver) 1969 Cadilac DeVille Cab ("it just need some paint")

11-20-2011, 06:58 PM	#5
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition finally made some progess with the dually, got the bags mostly done. Just need to order some LCA's now Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

11-20-2011, 08:19 PM	#6
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition I put a new EGR valve on the truck. The old one was bad. The nuts that were holding it on were so loose they came off with out using a wrench.

11-20-2011, 08:37 PM	#8
lanconcj Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anahuac Tx Posts: 111	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition I installed my drivers side gas tank, hooked it up, and ran some gas through it with no problems.

11-20-2011, 08:41 PM	#9
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Started cleaning up the garage after 3 years of being out of it. Started troubleshooting an electrical (starting) issue on my '86 Jimmy DD. Preparing for a restart on my '57 Stepper build. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Last edited by 87Lowrider; 11-20-2011 at 09:52 PM.

11-21-2011, 12:00 AM	#10
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Did a little work to the crew! Still trying to decide on bed options... Posted via Mobile Device

11-21-2011, 12:01 AM	#11
yousesteers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris, MO Posts: 290	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition I cut up the donor that I took my cummins out of and loaded it to go to the crusher

11-21-2011, 12:14 AM	#12
iroc12valve Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: niagara, ontario Posts: 109	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition I went for a nice drive across the river (to the USA) down to Bliss NY. its a beutiful drive and it made me want to move lol I picked up some 16.5 33's for the crew cab for 20 bucks off CL and i saw he was stripping a 95 z71 Well my front actuator went bad a month or so ago on my 94 6.5 z71 so i figured id ask he says it works and whatta give me for it I said 10 and he hands me some Channel locks I was about to leave all i had was another twenty so i left with a set of tow hooks 2. on my way home i hit harbour frieght for a compression tester and some junk, Now i can find the problem with that damn crewcab. I call that a real good day FYI if you rust free southerners have some worn out crap bring it up north cus up here any non running rotted half ton is aparently worth 1200 and more if it can run while it knocks, even the parts stores are bad, a starter is 175 new and a good gasket set runs $160, We need an Uprising or a mutiny or a kick in the butt or something we'll pay anything especially 13 % taxes, fuel is 1.20 a litre or 4.53 a gallon diesel is worse and a dollar menu from mcdonalds is 1.79 up here its assinine Sorry I'll stop ranting its just been building for a while __________________ 1991 V3500 350TBI/4l80/205 D60/14bff - Crew long 1987 IrocZ-28 525 horse/567 Lb Tq 383 1976 K30 on 39.5s One wheel drive thanks to a np203 and some K5's lol

11-21-2011, 12:33 AM	#13
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Swapped from 3.08 gears to a 3.42 posi in the crew cab. Should be much better with the 4L60e Posted via Mobile Device

11-21-2011, 06:59 AM	#14
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Finally got around to re-working the "shop logo" on my 50. A friend of mine does vinyl signs and cut some vinyl stencils I used to paint on the new logo. I still need to wet sand everything to knock down the gloss. Also want to add some sort of design in the middle, probably a Maltese cross. The paint used was basic rattle can Dupli-Color tan. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

11-21-2011, 07:47 AM	#15
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Put the crank in my 250 short block. Started working on it in August, between kids and job... Have to do rear brakes on my 87, but started looking and noticed the pinion is wet. Time to rebuild another axle. Darn 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

11-21-2011, 11:09 AM	#16
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Painted the new fender... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055



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11-21-2011, 11:23 AM	#17
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Filled the gas tank up to full. Drove the truck 32 miles. Filled it up to overflowing. It used 1.3 gal. I got 24 miles per gal. No head wind, or tail wind. I got 19 MPG before I put the new EGR valve on the truck. A speed radar sign on the road said I was going 65 miles per hour. My speedometer said I was going 67 miles per hour. My rear tire size is 255/70R15. I figure I am getting about 22 to 23 miles per gallon. The engine is a 305 with TBI, and overdrive trans. What do you think?

11-21-2011, 01:19 PM	#18
pwtr02ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 94	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition ^ wow thats one long explanation lol

11-21-2011, 02:33 PM	#19
Karnage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California USA Posts: 64	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Let's see... I fixed my dome light and it is working great! I replaced my tail light bulbs because both of them went out at the same time... I thought it was my wiring and was freaking out when I first found out. Also got my wiper fluid sprayers to start working up again but one of them is plugged up... Easy fix tho. I'll unclog it soon enough. Since my lighter plug is still not working I decided to try to find a replacement but was unable to. I gave up and rather just mount a new one under the dash. The old one is part of the ash tray and it closes up anyways... When it is open, there is a big thing sticking out of the dash for the ash tray / lighter so screw that... I'll mount the one under my dash soon enough with the help of my father. He is the best person I know when it comes to electrical work and I know he will do it right. What else? Well I was going to get a new radio but I've been unable to find an actual way to mount any since the mounting, cover and the radio itself in mine is completely gone. If anything I will need to make a metal rig that will bolt down somewhere and hold the radio up. For now I put a very high quality boombox in the back of my seats plugged into my ipod connected via a 12foot cable that I can even reach outside of my truck so I can change songs while hanging in my bed. In all honestly, this setup is awesome! The speakers on the boombox actually come off from the sides and are connected by a cable for both. I simply put a speaker under each seat. The middle is behind my middle seat and I can reach back and turn it on/off and still put CDs in just fine... Great sound quality!

11-21-2011, 02:41 PM	#21
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition I got $40 dollar 3'' holes drilled in the side of my bed right before the tank for flush mount exhaust $40 dollars because one 3'' holesaw and a seperate chuck for said wholesaw cost me 40 dallars from crapsman at sears, two holes and it wen, dull great investment.... __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

11-21-2011, 07:24 PM	#22
durty harry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 178	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Made my Christmas list and gave to my wife ,aka santas helper Headers Video game Mufflers Video game Shifter Video game. well not really a chrismas list more like handed her a summit catalog and a gamestop catalog . I am real easy to shop for . __________________ Scott 82 step side aka " Bouncy " 73 GMC Long bed Vortec 5.7

11-21-2011, 08:47 PM	#24
Tex_50613 Redneck Customs Bumpers, IA Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 503	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition successfully got poison oak or poison Ivy on my wrists, forearms, and back of my neck pulling parts off at a salvage yard, which is usually hard to do in Iowa in November __________________ Overkill is under rated, Redneck Customs Truck Club Hudson, IA "Clifford" 83 Chevy K20 4x4, Mudder 7" lift rolling 44's "Basterd Child" 86 Chevy K30 4x4 crue cab Dule, 7.3l international WIP '00 ex-cab Silverado 4x4 DD I hate red trucks but you can't tell by looking at what I own

11-21-2011, 11:07 PM	#25
Maxzillian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newton, KS Posts: 29	Re: What did you get done 11/20/2011 edition Started wrapping up some of the hard engine bay items in my TPI intake swap onto a Vortec engine. The hard items this weekend were: Clearance throttle body to clear water neck Route fuel lines and attach to hardlines at frame Bolt on upper intake Fabricate intake pipe *Stare at engine for a couple hours trying to figure out how the heck to make things work.

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