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**N2TRUX** · 02-15-2010, 12:11 PM

Saturday I took the 77 for a spin. The weather was clear and warmer so it was a fun drive. I went to a local muffler shop that does mandrel bends to get a quote.

We decided that a Magnaflow 5x8x18 oval will work best. I looked at their work on a 55 and wasn't that impressed. After I got my quote, I was even less impressed. Looks like I am back to square one on my exhaust.

Sunday I ran calls all day. Called on some leads for a 12 bolt 3.73 gear set and locker, but they were already sold. Took Momma out to dinner and called it a day.

79SWBchevy · 02-15-2010, 05:57 PM

Nothing at all truck related. Still in the very early stages of a restoration on my 79 SWB, and I mean VERY EARLY.

Saturday- Rode the 2 hours to New Orleans to spend the day with some friends and family. Walked down Bourbon Street, now thats something everyone should do before they die is walk down Bourbon on Mardi Gras. What an experience.

Sunday- Bought some flowers and took the GF to the Hibachi grill. Watched a movie/ took a nap at the same time.

Mr.Scary · 02-15-2010, 06:16 PM

Flamingbigten(Aaron) I feel your pain man, everytime I stopped and then let off the brake my wheels kept on spinning and It was like a parking lot on my way home I spent over on hour on Gaston. Ave just trying to get home without getting into a wreck.

74 C-30 · 02-15-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Scary

Flamingbigten(Aaron) I feel your pain man, everytime I stopped and then let off the brake my wheels kept on spinning and It was like a parking lot on my way home I spent over on hour on Gaston. Ave just trying to get home without getting into a wreck.

you southerners! lol i bet it'd be fun to just watch you guys try to drive in the snow! the key is add some weight, my buddy uses a furnace!

Justins76 · 02-15-2010, 07:59 PM

New belts and air filter.

thrtsxchambers · 02-15-2010, 08:18 PM

Relaxed and watch the worlds longest daytona 500. Me and the wife went out saturday night for vday.

softballnrd27 · 02-15-2010, 08:33 PM

I finally got the truck to fire and run!!! The remanufactured Holley 1850 that I bought ended up not having the little c-clip to hold the float on and it was stuck and couldn't move. Then, when I used the piston stop to check my timing mark I forgot to rotate the crank back to TDC before stabbing the distributor so I was 180* off. Restabbed the dist. and tried to fire it up but I had a bent flywheel that kept hitting the starter. Put a new one on and fired it up and it ran!!!!! Thank goodness!! After all that I went bowling with the Family and now I am basking in the glory of my mini victory. Now I just need to get the driveshaft I have shortened and run my exhaust tubing.

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-15-2010, 10:52 PM

I finally got around to installing my $25.00 craigslist special 2007 suburban luggage rack atop my '90 burb.

S10Fan · 02-16-2010, 07:00 AM

Drove up to Richmond for my first car show of the year, waste of time. LOL

Continued organizing my brand spanking new garage addition.

Met with an electrician Sunday, planning to upgrade my garage power to 60 amp service.

S10Fan · 02-16-2010, 07:12 AM

Blu-Burb....The rack looks good on there!

Sarge261 · 02-16-2010, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74 C-30

you southerners! lol i bet it'd be fun to just watch you guys try to drive in the snow! the key is add some weight, my buddy uses a furnace!

Yeah,

Another good trick is to put the truck in neutral when approaching the stop, it will stop the truck from pushing you and prevent that pile up of snow in front of the rear tires.

Enjoy it, we're supposed to get 4-6" today, it would only be the 3rd measureable snow for us all season.

Sarge

pat386 · 02-16-2010, 05:25 PM

my brother and I just replaced the waterpump on the pickup..that's about it!

02-15-2010, 12:11 PM	#26
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Saturday I took the 77 for a spin. The weather was clear and warmer so it was a fun drive. I went to a local muffler shop that does mandrel bends to get a quote. We decided that a Magnaflow 5x8x18 oval will work best. I looked at their work on a 55 and wasn't that impressed. After I got my quote, I was even less impressed. Looks like I am back to square one on my exhaust. Sunday I ran calls all day. Called on some leads for a 12 bolt 3.73 gear set and locker, but they were already sold. Took Momma out to dinner and called it a day. __________________ 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; 02-15-2010 at 12:12 PM.

02-15-2010, 05:57 PM	#27
79SWBchevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hurley, MS Posts: 84	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Nothing at all truck related. Still in the very early stages of a restoration on my 79 SWB, and I mean VERY EARLY. Saturday- Rode the 2 hours to New Orleans to spend the day with some friends and family. Walked down Bourbon Street, now thats something everyone should do before they die is walk down Bourbon on Mardi Gras. What an experience. Sunday- Bought some flowers and took the GF to the Hibachi grill. Watched a movie/ took a nap at the same time.

02-15-2010, 06:16 PM	#28
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Flamingbigten(Aaron) I feel your pain man, everytime I stopped and then let off the brake my wheels kept on spinning and It was like a parking lot on my way home I spent over on hour on Gaston. Ave just trying to get home without getting into a wreck. __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

02-15-2010, 07:59 PM	#30
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition New belts and air filter. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

02-15-2010, 08:18 PM	#31
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Relaxed and watch the worlds longest daytona 500. Me and the wife went out saturday night for vday.

02-15-2010, 08:33 PM	#32
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition I finally got the truck to fire and run!!! The remanufactured Holley 1850 that I bought ended up not having the little c-clip to hold the float on and it was stuck and couldn't move. Then, when I used the piston stop to check my timing mark I forgot to rotate the crank back to TDC before stabbing the distributor so I was 180* off. Restabbed the dist. and tried to fire it up but I had a bent flywheel that kept hitting the starter. Put a new one on and fired it up and it ran!!!!! Thank goodness!! After all that I went bowling with the Family and now I am basking in the glory of my mini victory. Now I just need to get the driveshaft I have shortened and run my exhaust tubing. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

02-15-2010, 10:52 PM	#33
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition I finally got around to installing my $25.00 craigslist special 2007 suburban luggage rack atop my '90 burb. Attached Images __________________ 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

02-16-2010, 07:00 AM	#34
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Drove up to Richmond for my first car show of the year, waste of time. LOL Continued organizing my brand spanking new garage addition. Met with an electrician Sunday, planning to upgrade my garage power to 60 amp service. __________________ _____________________________ 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.

02-16-2010, 07:12 AM	#35
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition Blu-Burb....The rack looks good on there! __________________ _____________________________ 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; 02-16-2010 at 07:12 AM.*

02-16-2010, 05:25 PM	#37
pat386 misshape grape Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the badger Posts: 385	Re: What did you get done 2.14.10 valentines day edition my brother and I just replaced the waterpump on the pickup..that's about it! __________________ Don't you just love rumors? I always find out stuff about myself that I had no idea I even did..



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