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**N2TRUX** · 07-19-2010, 12:45 AM

I think Bob is out of pocket again, so let get this thing going for him.

I worked this weekend so I didn't get a chance to do as much as I wanted to my 77. I am working on a dual compressor set up, along with consolidating some existing wiring and making space for future projects. For more info on this topic go here- Dual Compressor Wiring

What did you get done?

irishman999 · 07-19-2010, 12:52 AM

Pressure washed and detailed a 09 polaris rzr for my father in law, transported it to a buyer, punished my liver each night and chased a homeless person selling a lawnmower away from my sister-in-laws house. Roswell NM is a strange place.

WigglesTheHoly · 07-19-2010, 01:08 AM

The heat here in KS was killer this weekend. Changed out my Drivers side fender on the 79 and managed to slice my thumb pretty deep trying to steal fender clips from a donor the hard (fast) way and it bit me in the... well...thumb. Heat made it so I couldn't do anything else on the open cement slab I was working on.

S10Fan · 07-19-2010, 05:21 AM

I set the Ostrich free. It's been several months since I covered my door panels with Ostrich Emu, decided I'd had enough. Ripped everything off, cleaned the panels and glued down some black and slate tweed. I also (finally) installed door pulls in the armrest. If the trim behind my window crank looks familiar, bathtub drain covers. I love buying HotRod parts from Lowes. LOL.

Edgel82c10 · 07-19-2010, 06:50 AM

Finally got my 82 switched from NON A/C to A/C!!!! Charged up and cooling good with 134a. A PITA project for a shade tree mechanic but I enjoyed the month long project.

trevor73402 · 07-19-2010, 07:02 AM

I cleaned up the '84 K10 and tucked it away safely back into the shop. I drove it to work one day and it got covered in sand (wind and dirt parking lot). Then Saturday morning I loaded up the trailer and took off to Grand Prairie to pick up my '80 model suburban I bought off CL. Ofcourse nothing for me ever goes easy, I had a blowout on the trailer in Sanger. Luckily I found a mom and pop tire shop that was open and was back on the road in about 30 min. No, I didn't have a spare, it's not my trailer. Plus upon closer inspection I noticed the trailer had passenger tires on it rather than actual trailer tires. I was by myself so loading the burb (non running) onto the trailer was not a easy task plus it was 100 degrees in DFW that day. I finally got it loaded and stopped off at Twin Peaks for a beer, or two and a burger before heading back home.

menace121978 · 07-19-2010, 07:53 AM

i got a lil bit done

with the help of friends!

primetime · 07-19-2010, 08:29 AM

i converted from non power steering to power steering. haven't tested it our yet due to the pressure hose damage. picking up a new one from autozone this afternoon and will have it completed finally.

Davidmichael · 07-19-2010, 09:03 AM

I removed the exhaust, cab mounts, tranny, and transfer case from a truck I am junking/making into a trailer.

Low87 · 07-19-2010, 09:24 AM

Mostly worked, withering heat was no fun. Dinner & movie date night Sat with my wife. Sunday afternoon I changed out the starter on my '97 GMC. I also meant to get the A/C fix done, but it was too hot and I'd had enough. A few more days of driving around w/out A/C, I'll deal with it.

bestray · 07-19-2010, 09:27 AM

I went and picked up a '79 swb

Jonboy · 07-19-2010, 09:42 AM

I am still packing up to move. I did notice that my truck grew a set of trim rings while it is in storage.

Low87 · 07-19-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

I did notice that my truck grew a set of trim rings while it is in storage.

Well that's just inconvenient. Let me help you out, I'll PM you my shipping address so you don't have to deal with those.

STOCKISH · 07-19-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i got a lil bit done

with the help of friends!

Hey me too!

glock35ipsc · 07-19-2010, 10:32 AM

Picked up a 60/40 split bench from a 95 extended cab, back seat too. Got them cleaned up pretty good in the shop, but I'll probably have them steam cleaned too. Rounded up some 1" square tubing to make a frame for them, and I'll pick up a couple sets of slide tracks from my old employer this week. Instead of modifying the existing mounting hardware, I'll just make a rectangle frame and mount the new slide tracks to it, then everything will be square and level all the way across.

They look really dirty and dingy in this pic, but they are cleaning up real nice.

Also finished up building a tow bar for my Dad's little Kia Sportage so they can pull it behind their motorhome. Of course, I had to test it out!

benoit454 · 07-19-2010, 10:59 AM

thrusday my bro-in-law stopped by and gave me a hand switched out th350's in the 84. Took out the acting up long tail and put in a short tail. Friday went to Ky and found a huge junkyard that had alot of 87 and older vehicles, bought a longer driveshaft to fit the 84. Got it all finished up that day and testing it a lil' biut that night, back and forth in the driveway, took it for a test spin sat. morning, ran great, shifted good no noises or vibrations. Then sunday adjusted the shifter linkage, had to take a little fluid out of the trans, I overfilled it by half quart. Then I adjusted the kickdown cable, adjusted the timing, and tuned the carb with a vacuum gauge.

Ghastlyone · 07-19-2010, 11:24 AM

I wanted to wash, detail, and change the oil in my Tahoe Limited this weekend. But that didn't happen seeing as it was 116 degrees outside.

MikeM · 07-19-2010, 01:07 PM

stripped a bolt head on my pinion yoke

The--Tank · 07-19-2010, 03:01 PM

Well got my son out there and he changed the fuel filter and got the tank all cleaned up looking good. Oh and we lost the spare tire holder going down the road heading home

I guess the rope the PO used finally had enough.

West Texas Z · 07-19-2010, 05:36 PM

looks like you guys got some work done!

68Timber · 07-19-2010, 07:04 PM

I put a new tailgate latch in the Blazer and a new manual window crank with a new lock mechanism that I had the locksmith rework so it'd work with my door lock key. Lubed up the regulator with white grease. It all works as it should now. Still need to finish polishing out the tailgate band.

EDIT: Big thanks to Mr.Chevy4x4 for supplying the latch parts I was missing from a donor truck of his.

iroc12valve · 07-20-2010, 01:47 AM

painted hood, ti-deed up a little, took for a drive. still heats up

draggin86 · 07-20-2010, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menace121978

i got a lil bit done

with the help of friends!

Damn you must have some good friends!

ECU PIRATE · 07-20-2010, 07:18 AM

Finally managed to meet up with my bud that is doing a ground up on a 65' Malibu SS convertible. Sweet a** f' ing ride. He gave me a refresher course on some body work as well as some info on Muncie that he is running. Borrowed his engine hoist at the same time and spent the rest of the weekend in the garage sweating..........my in-laws were in town to see the girls so, my father in-law helped out with a few outstanding projects around the house

BIG KRIS · 07-20-2010, 06:39 PM

Went to route 66 for the NMCA FASTEST STREET CAR SHOOT OUT!

07-19-2010, 12:45 AM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition I think Bob is out of pocket again, so let get this thing going for him. I worked this weekend so I didn't get a chance to do as much as I wanted to my 77. I am working on a dual compressor set up, along with consolidating some existing wiring and making space for future projects. For more info on this topic go here- Dual Compressor Wiring What did you get done? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-19-2010, 12:52 AM	#2
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition Pressure washed and detailed a 09 polaris rzr for my father in law, transported it to a buyer, punished my liver each night and chased a homeless person selling a lawnmower away from my sister-in-laws house. Roswell NM is a strange place.

07-19-2010, 01:08 AM	#3
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition The heat here in KS was killer this weekend. Changed out my Drivers side fender on the 79 and managed to slice my thumb pretty deep trying to steal fender clips from a donor the hard (fast) way and it bit me in the... well...thumb. Heat made it so I couldn't do anything else on the open cement slab I was working on. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

07-19-2010, 05:21 AM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition I set the Ostrich free. It's been several months since I covered my door panels with Ostrich Emu, decided I'd had enough. Ripped everything off, cleaned the panels and glued down some black and slate tweed. I also (finally) installed door pulls in the armrest. If the trim behind my window crank looks familiar, bathtub drain covers. I love buying HotRod parts from Lowes. LOL. 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.

07-19-2010, 06:50 AM	#5
Edgel82c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 32	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition Finally got my 82 switched from NON A/C to A/C!!!! Charged up and cooling good with 134a. A PITA project for a shade tree mechanic but I enjoyed the month long project.

07-19-2010, 07:02 AM	#6
trevor73402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 164	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition I cleaned up the '84 K10 and tucked it away safely back into the shop. I drove it to work one day and it got covered in sand (wind and dirt parking lot). Then Saturday morning I loaded up the trailer and took off to Grand Prairie to pick up my '80 model suburban I bought off CL. Ofcourse nothing for me ever goes easy, I had a blowout on the trailer in Sanger. Luckily I found a mom and pop tire shop that was open and was back on the road in about 30 min. No, I didn't have a spare, it's not my trailer. Plus upon closer inspection I noticed the trailer had passenger tires on it rather than actual trailer tires. I was by myself so loading the burb (non running) onto the trailer was not a easy task plus it was 100 degrees in DFW that day. I finally got it loaded and stopped off at Twin Peaks for a beer, or two and a burger before heading back home. __________________ 1984 K10 SWB "Coal" 1987 K5 Blazer "Ole Miss" 1979 GMC Jimmy (Project) 2008 F250 CC 4x4 King Ranch 6" lift on 37's (Spartan-ized!!) 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Hemi Orange 2008 HD StreetGlide 2007 HD Custom Fatboy 1980 Suburban (will be for sale or trade soon). Last edited by trevor73402; 07-19-2010 at 07:06 AM.

07-19-2010, 07:53 AM	#7
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition i got a lil bit done with the help of friends! Attached Images __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-19-2010, 08:29 AM	#8
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition i converted from non power steering to power steering. haven't tested it our yet due to the pressure hose damage. picking up a new one from autozone this afternoon and will have it completed finally. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

07-19-2010, 09:03 AM	#9
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition I removed the exhaust, cab mounts, tranny, and transfer case from a truck I am junking/making into a trailer. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

07-19-2010, 09:24 AM	#10
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition Mostly worked, withering heat was no fun. Dinner & movie date night Sat with my wife. Sunday afternoon I changed out the starter on my '97 GMC. I also meant to get the A/C fix done, but it was too hot and I'd had enough. A few more days of driving around w/out A/C, I'll deal with it. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

07-19-2010, 09:27 AM	#11
bestray Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 17	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition I went and picked up a '79 swb __________________ 1999 S10 blazer 4WD 1979 GMC 2WD 1/2 Ton

07-19-2010, 09:42 AM	#12
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition I am still packing up to move. I did notice that my truck grew a set of trim rings while it is in storage. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-19-2010, 10:32 AM	#15
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition Picked up a 60/40 split bench from a 95 extended cab, back seat too. Got them cleaned up pretty good in the shop, but I'll probably have them steam cleaned too. Rounded up some 1" square tubing to make a frame for them, and I'll pick up a couple sets of slide tracks from my old employer this week. Instead of modifying the existing mounting hardware, I'll just make a rectangle frame and mount the new slide tracks to it, then everything will be square and level all the way across. They look really dirty and dingy in this pic, but they are cleaning up real nice. Also finished up building a tow bar for my Dad's little Kia Sportage so they can pull it behind their motorhome. Of course, I had to test it out! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-19-2010, 10:59 AM	#16
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition thrusday my bro-in-law stopped by and gave me a hand switched out th350's in the 84. Took out the acting up long tail and put in a short tail. Friday went to Ky and found a huge junkyard that had alot of 87 and older vehicles, bought a longer driveshaft to fit the 84. Got it all finished up that day and testing it a lil' biut that night, back and forth in the driveway, took it for a test spin sat. morning, ran great, shifted good no noises or vibrations. Then sunday adjusted the shifter linkage, had to take a little fluid out of the trans, I overfilled it by half quart. Then I adjusted the kickdown cable, adjusted the timing, and tuned the carb with a vacuum gauge. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

07-19-2010, 11:24 AM	#17
Ghastlyone Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 223	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition I wanted to wash, detail, and change the oil in my Tahoe Limited this weekend. But that didn't happen seeing as it was 116 degrees outside.



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07-19-2010, 01:07 PM	#18
MikeM Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 31	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition stripped a bolt head on my pinion yoke

07-19-2010, 03:01 PM	#19
The--Tank Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition Well got my son out there and he changed the fuel filter and got the tank all cleaned up looking good. Oh and we lost the spare tire holder going down the road heading home I guess the rope the PO used finally had enough. __________________ 1986 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 350 Auto Shortbed Fleetside

07-19-2010, 05:36 PM	#20
West Texas Z El Mero Mero Frijolero!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 669	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition looks like you guys got some work done! __________________ My Toys: 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 2001 Yamaha V Star 650 1984 Silverado > Build Page <

07-19-2010, 07:04 PM	#21
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition I put a new tailgate latch in the Blazer and a new manual window crank with a new lock mechanism that I had the locksmith rework so it'd work with my door lock key. Lubed up the regulator with white grease. It all works as it should now. Still need to finish polishing out the tailgate band. EDIT: Big thanks to Mr.Chevy4x4 for supplying the latch parts I was missing from a donor truck of his. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build Last edited by 68Timber; 07-19-2010 at 09:21 PM.

07-20-2010, 01:47 AM	#22
iroc12valve Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: niagara, ontario Posts: 109	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition painted hood, ti-deed up a little, took for a drive. still heats up __________________ 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

07-20-2010, 07:18 AM	#24
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition Finally managed to meet up with my bud that is doing a ground up on a 65' Malibu SS convertible. Sweet a** f' ing ride. He gave me a refresher course on some body work as well as some info on Muncie that he is running. Borrowed his engine hoist at the same time and spent the rest of the weekend in the garage sweating..........my in-laws were in town to see the girls so, my father in-law helped out with a few outstanding projects around the house __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

07-20-2010, 06:39 PM	#25
BIG KRIS Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: romeoville,il Posts: 509	Re: What did you get done? 07/18/10 edition Went to route 66 for the NMCA FASTEST STREET CAR SHOOT OUT! __________________ Flowershop Hip Hop & Street Rods Dropmember 83 Custom Deluxe Almond on Almond 85 Silverado White on Red/Now Chevy LeMans Blue Rendering in Truckin magazine vol 36 no. 11,2010

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