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**old Rusty C10** · 08-09-2009, 07:48 PM

I didnt do a thing with trucks this weekend had a party today for a friends kid and yesterday i vegged yall?

AirMale · 08-09-2009, 08:02 PM

7-09-09 ???

jd74c-10 · 08-09-2009, 08:20 PM

we had a busy weekend here in bullhead city working on our 74 C-10.. my daughter fixed the dent in my drivers door, while i cleaned the front frame rails and engine from the firewall forward with oven cleaner first,then used the pressure washer,after everything dryed we sandblasted the frame rails and primed everything. looks decent but still needs a little bit of scraping,should be able to install all the new bushing's next weekend,and put the frontclip back on.

S10Fan · 08-09-2009, 08:22 PM

The Heap has an appointment with a spray booth this coming saturday (15th). My weekend was spent thrashing away on the body. The bed is sanded, straightened, and primed (I love High Build primer!). I also mocked up the new bed floor, oak, finished up the cab's body work and cleaned up a big mess in the garage. My evenings this week will be spent removing glass, trim, weatherstrip and anything else in the way of a spray gun.

As I said before, no pictures until she's done!

Bryan

**WestButteTruck** · 08-09-2009, 08:25 PM

Pulled the dash, fixed a few cluster lights, hooked up the 2 dash speakers I didn't know were there.

sjreno · 08-09-2009, 08:27 PM

What did I do??? I got my brand new front bumper that I waited 2 months for (no thanks to Summit) smashed by some lady who thought, "Let me cut this guy off while he's heading right for me" UNREAL!!!!

3r!c84 · 08-09-2009, 08:39 PM

got a sunburn washing and waxing the truck got it all cleaned up and when to pull it inside it was running allwerid felt like it was missing a plug.dads going to look at it with me tomarow

typical

hahahaha

bluex · 08-09-2009, 08:46 PM

sjreno- sorry about the bumper. I had some bad luck this weekend too.

Had some rust in my cowl that I wanted to check out. It went up under the seal for the windsheild. I decided that the best thing would be to pull it, so I could clean and paint it. Long story short I cracked it. I went all along the seal inside and broke it loose, but forgot about the outside. It started to budge, and I pushed a little harder and it cracked.

More bad news is there was a rust hole under the seal. So I got frustrated with that, removed the dash pad to get ready for cleaning up the rust and priming. Pulled the cluster completely apart to clean it. I'm gonna paint the inside and install all new bulbs.

I also took what was left of my 3M headlight restoration kit and polished the cluster lense. Its not perfect, but looks 10x better. It was really yellowed where I let the truck sit for so long outside.

Hope everyone had better luck that me this weekend!

sjreno · 08-09-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluex

sjreno- sorry about the bumper. I had some bad luck this weekend too.

Had some rust in my cowl that I wanted to check out. It went up under the seal for the windsheild. I decided that the best thing would be to pull it, so I could clean and paint it. Long story short I cracked it. I went all along the seal inside and broke it loose, but forgot about the outside. It started to budge, and I pushed a little harder and it cracked.

More bad news is there was a rust hole under the seal. So I got frustrated with that, removed the dash pad to get ready for cleaning up the rust and priming. Pulled the cluster completely apart to clean it. I'm gonna paint the inside and install all new bulbs.

I also took what was left of my 3M headlight restoration kit and polished the cluster lense. Its not perfect, but looks 10x better. It was really yellowed where I let the truck sit for so long outside.

Hope everyone had better luck that me this weekend!

That Blows! God Bless, you seem to have a lot of patience.

bluex · 08-09-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sjreno

That Blows! God Bless, you seem to have a lot of patience.

If you only knew.....

The main reason I got so frustrated is b/c the bottom of the cab is rusting away to. If my father hadnt given me this truck, it would be long gone.....

There are too many memorys to let it go though. This truck has been with me for more than half my life!!

Anyway, hope the moron that smashed yours had insurance and it dosent take two months to get another bumper.

sjreno · 08-09-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluex

If you only knew.....

The main reason I got so frustrated is b/c the bottom of the cab is rusting away to. If my father hadnt given me this truck, it would be long gone.....

There are too many memorys to let it go though. This truck has been with me for more than half my life!!

Anyway, hope the moron that smashed yours had insurance and it dosent take two months to get another bumper.

LOL! Thanks, and good luck with your truck! Sometimes the sentimental value is irreplaceable. I hope its worth the effort.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-09-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AirMale

7-09-09 ???

i knew i shoulda had another beer at that party!! lol corrected!!

Gary66 · 08-09-2009, 09:47 PM

I got the small band put on my tailgate, a restored am-fm radio with mp3 jack installed where the AM was-- a nos rubber boot put on the 4wd shift lever--had a great weekened

hessian18 · 08-09-2009, 10:54 PM

Didnt do a whole lot, I did go to the junk yard and poke around some.

I also went and met Manimal in Devore for some wheels/hubcaps and drop spindles !! Thanks again !!

I also installed a steering dampner on my truck, what I nice little improvement that made !!

Im hoping next week to go to the yard again and get the 1.25 brakes parts I need

I did find some trim pieces for my grille also

flamingbig10 · 08-09-2009, 11:06 PM

nothing truck related, since on a family vacation trip almost 800 miles away from me it, I'm in South Fork Colorado at Fun Valley park for a week the scenery is very nice Mountains every where also wild life Bears and Deers

**N2TRUX** · 08-09-2009, 11:36 PM

Once again, I didn't do anything to my 77. Keith and Roger got the air lines plumbed. The correct panhard bracket for the 12 bolt rear was shipped from Air Ride. It should be in their hands on Monday.

I did play musical tires/wheels on my drivers. I had defective tires on my 06 Silverado. Since I plan to replace it soon, I thought "I'll put the new tires on my wife's Denali and put her "like new" tires on my truck. That turned in to a big fiasco that required a set of temporary tires/wheels until the correct size was available.

I thought it looked sweet, but Momma was not happy. We all know, when Momma ain't happy, "Nobody is happy"...so the black wheels didn't stay.

thump16 · 08-10-2009, 12:23 AM

Pressure washed the entire house, continued to prep garage for paint next weekend, inspected the couch for comfort.

sangermike · 08-10-2009, 12:38 AM

on friday the truck started running like crap, had to get towed home.

i started looking at everything and it looks like the fuel pump took a crap. my 87 tbi swb has dual tanks and the right tank has never worked. i just hate fuel pumps in tanks.

BLE 'BURBAN · 08-10-2009, 01:43 AM

I went out and scored a bunch of interior parts from a '90 Silverado Suburban for my Scottsdale model. Got the rear seats, head liner visors(lighted) with wiring, Jesus handles, rear A/C housing & Lower rear side trim for the bed area as well as the overhead console all for $200.00
Sunday I spent all day reworking the overhead console to fit my stereo into it. More on that later. Will post a write up on it when finished.

kamel · 08-10-2009, 02:04 AM

Drove my 85 c20 120 miles to house/dog sit my grandpa's 140 pound rottie.

**78 Big10 454** · 08-10-2009, 06:03 AM

Started cleaning out the garage and found two six packs of Red Stripe hiding in the fridge. You guys can figure out the rest.....

D13 · 08-10-2009, 07:54 AM

nada. Stinkin' rain.
Well, did get a line on an A-833 and a pair of 292's for my project piles. And got my garden edging done so I can move on to something else.

bagged74 · 08-10-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Once again, I didn't do anything to my 77. Keith and Roger got the air lines plumbed. The correct panhard bracket for the 12 bolt rear was shipped from Air Ride. It should be in their hands on Monday.

I did play musical tires/wheels on my drivers. I had defective tires on my 06 Silverado. Since I plan to replace it soon, I thought "I'll put the new tires on my wife's Denali and put her "like new" tires on my truck. That turned in to a big fiasco that required a set of temporary tires/wheels until the correct size was available.

I thought it looked sweet, but Momma was not happy. We all know, when Momma ain't happy, "Nobody is happy"...so the black wheels didn't stay.

Ken? are you feeling OK? Black wheels? AND Rivets? maybe you should see a doctor...

I didnt do anything truck related. Saturday I mowed the yard and went to a UFC fight watch party( big disappointment btw). Sunday went to the lake with some friends, had a blast, but got a sunburn

JohnC · 08-10-2009, 08:20 AM

I started stripping down the motor to get it removed from the truck. I also listened to the new engine running at the engine builders. So that was a big motivator to get the old one out!

**N2TRUX** · 08-10-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

Ken? are you feeling OK? Black wheels? AND Rivets? maybe you should see a doctor...

Yeah I know, right. But I got more compliments in one night than I have had since we have owned the truck.

08-09-2009, 07:48 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread I didnt do a thing with trucks this weekend had a party today for a friends kid and yesterday i vegged yall? __________________ 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!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 08-09-2009 at 09:23 PM.

08-09-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: the 7-9-09 what did you get done thread 7-09-09 ??? __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

08-09-2009, 08:20 PM	#3
jd74c-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bullhead city az. Posts: 51	Re: the 7-9-09 what did you get done thread we had a busy weekend here in bullhead city working on our 74 C-10.. my daughter fixed the dent in my drivers door, while i cleaned the front frame rails and engine from the firewall forward with oven cleaner first,then used the pressure washer,after everything dryed we sandblasted the frame rails and primed everything. looks decent but still needs a little bit of scraping,should be able to install all the new bushing's next weekend,and put the frontclip back on.

08-09-2009, 08:22 PM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: the 7-9-09 what did you get done thread The Heap has an appointment with a spray booth this coming saturday (15th). My weekend was spent thrashing away on the body. The bed is sanded, straightened, and primed (I love High Build primer!). I also mocked up the new bed floor, oak, finished up the cab's body work and cleaned up a big mess in the garage. My evenings this week will be spent removing glass, trim, weatherstrip and anything else in the way of a spray gun. As I said before, no pictures until she's done! Bryan __________________ _____________________________ 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. Last edited by S10Fan; 08-09-2009 at 08:25 PM.*

08-09-2009, 08:25 PM	#5
WestButteTruck Kung Fu Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 547	Re: the 7-9-09 what did you get done thread Pulled the dash, fixed a few cluster lights, hooked up the 2 dash speakers I didn't know were there. __________________ 72 GMC SuperCustom 4x4 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 4x4

08-09-2009, 08:27 PM	#6
sjreno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: central jersey Posts: 55	Re: the 7-9-09 what did you get done thread What did I do??? I got my brand new front bumper that I waited 2 months for (no thanks to Summit) smashed by some lady who thought, "Let me cut this guy off while he's heading right for me" UNREAL!!!!

08-09-2009, 08:39 PM	#7
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: the 7-9-09 what did you get done thread got a sunburn washing and waxing the truck got it all cleaned up and when to pull it inside it was running allwerid felt like it was missing a plug.dads going to look at it with me tomarow typical hahahaha __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-09-2009, 08:46 PM	#8
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: the 7-9-09 what did you get done thread sjreno- sorry about the bumper. I had some bad luck this weekend too. Had some rust in my cowl that I wanted to check out. It went up under the seal for the windsheild. I decided that the best thing would be to pull it, so I could clean and paint it. Long story short I cracked it. I went all along the seal inside and broke it loose, but forgot about the outside. It started to budge, and I pushed a little harder and it cracked. More bad news is there was a rust hole under the seal. So I got frustrated with that, removed the dash pad to get ready for cleaning up the rust and priming. Pulled the cluster completely apart to clean it. I'm gonna paint the inside and install all new bulbs. I also took what was left of my 3M headlight restoration kit and polished the cluster lense. Its not perfect, but looks 10x better. It was really yellowed where I let the truck sit for so long outside. Hope everyone had better luck that me this weekend! __________________ 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/

08-09-2009, 09:47 PM	#13
Gary66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anna, Illinois Posts: 308	Re: the 7-9-09 what did you get done thread I got the small band put on my tailgate, a restored am-fm radio with mp3 jack installed where the AM was-- a nos rubber boot put on the 4wd shift lever--had a great weekened __________________ 2003 2500 HD Crew Cab 1965 GMC K10 1972 Chevrolet k5 blazer

08-09-2009, 10:54 PM	#14
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread Didnt do a whole lot, I did go to the junk yard and poke around some. I also went and met Manimal in Devore for some wheels/hubcaps and drop spindles !! Thanks again !! I also installed a steering dampner on my truck, what I nice little improvement that made !! Im hoping next week to go to the yard again and get the 1.25 brakes parts I need I did find some trim pieces for my grille also __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

08-09-2009, 11:06 PM	#15
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread nothing truck related, since on a family vacation trip almost 800 miles away from me it, I'm in South Fork Colorado at Fun Valley park for a week the scenery is very nice Mountains every where also wild life Bears and Deers __________________ 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

08-09-2009, 11:36 PM	#16
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread Once again, I didn't do anything to my 77. Keith and Roger got the air lines plumbed. The correct panhard bracket for the 12 bolt rear was shipped from Air Ride. It should be in their hands on Monday. I did play musical tires/wheels on my drivers. I had defective tires on my 06 Silverado. Since I plan to replace it soon, I thought "I'll put the new tires on my wife's Denali and put her "like new" tires on my truck. That turned in to a big fiasco that required a set of temporary tires/wheels until the correct size was available. I thought it looked sweet, but Momma was not happy. We all know, when Momma ain't happy, "Nobody is happy"...so the black wheels didn't stay. 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"

08-10-2009, 12:23 AM	#17
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread Pressure washed the entire house, continued to prep garage for paint next weekend, inspected the couch for comfort.

08-10-2009, 12:38 AM	#18
sangermike Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: yuba city Posts: 53	Re: the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread on friday the truck started running like crap, had to get towed home. i started looking at everything and it looks like the fuel pump took a crap. my 87 tbi swb has dual tanks and the right tank has never worked. i just hate fuel pumps in tanks.

08-10-2009, 01:43 AM	#19
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread I went out and scored a bunch of interior parts from a '90 Silverado Suburban for my Scottsdale model. Got the rear seats, head liner visors(lighted) with wiring, Jesus handles, rear A/C housing & Lower rear side trim for the bed area as well as the overhead console all for $200.00 Sunday I spent all day reworking the overhead console to fit my stereo into it. More on that later. Will post a write up on it when finished. __________________ 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 Last edited by BLE 'BURBAN; 08-10-2009 at 01:44 AM.



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08-10-2009, 02:04 AM	#20
kamel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 20	Re: the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread Drove my 85 c20 120 miles to house/dog sit my grandpa's 140 pound rottie.

08-10-2009, 06:03 AM	#21
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread Started cleaning out the garage and found two six packs of Red Stripe hiding in the fridge. You guys can figure out the rest.....

08-10-2009, 07:54 AM	#22
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread nada. Stinkin' rain. Well, did get a line on an A-833 and a pair of 292's for my project piles. And got my garden edging done so I can move on to something else. __________________ 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

08-10-2009, 08:20 AM	#24
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: the 8-9-09 what did you get done thread I started stripping down the motor to get it removed from the truck. I also listened to the new engine running at the engine builders. So that was a big motivator to get the old one out!

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