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nachodog2 · 04-28-2011, 08:20 PM

not all today but one thing a day. new used grille, new rear bumper/ new steering wheel and added pleated vinyl to my home made cover.

markeb01 · 04-28-2011, 08:38 PM

That cover looks great! Nice job.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-28-2011, 09:51 PM

Did some rewiring on the park lights.
Cleaning.
Polishing.
Touch up painting.
New fan belt.
Trying to fix trans leak.
Getting ready for a car show this weekend.
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tmills213 · 04-29-2011, 11:41 AM

Trying to get her running. flushed the gas lines, think they were a little dirty.

**slepysal** · 04-29-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

That cover looks great! Nice job.

X2 Any how to on it ?

shuvl · 04-29-2011, 05:18 PM

Did some painting this week. I twas all red.

jimmydean · 04-29-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nachodog2

not all today but one thing a day. new used grille, new rear bumper/ new steering wheel and added pleated vinyl to my home made cover.

Truck looks incredible. Are those supremes?

61_FL_Apache · 04-29-2011, 08:28 PM

I started on my rear air bag install. I removed the PO's cut coils. There are no controls for the bags yet, there is only an air valve like an air shock.

Before: the old coils.

Coils removed and bottomed out.

No spring

Test fit for placement

Bags installed

Air valve

Stance with a little air in the bags

**jocko** · 04-29-2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmills213

Trying to get her running. flushed the gas lines, think they were a little dirty.

hey, i had one of those in my cab last time i drove cross country! works great, but a little dangerous at speed, if ya know what I mean. I think you're pretty dehydrated though...

jbgroby · 04-29-2011, 10:50 PM

Whats that hose coming off the pumpkin? I've not seen that before.

Jake

nachodog2 · 04-29-2011, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

X2 Any how to on it ?

Sorry man, no pics. Forgot my camera when i was doing it. When i do the hinges on it I'll take some undershots.
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nachodog2 · 04-29-2011, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmydean

Truck looks incredible. Are those supremes?

Thanx jd, yes they are standard supremes.
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**slepysal** · 04-29-2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nachodog2

Sorry man, no pics. Forgot my camera when i was doing it. When i do the hinges on it I'll take some undershots.
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right on thanks I amost got rid of my supreams, now Im glad I didnt

sams60gmc · 04-30-2011, 12:36 AM

Washed my block today.
Cleaned intake
Disasembled and cleaned my lifters
Cleaned push rods
Cleaned heads
Sand blasted and painted pulleys and brakets all semi gloss black
Dropped my block off at my buddies house and stacked everything I need next to the door.
Motor is being assembled tomorrow morning.

ConnDemned · 04-30-2011, 03:38 AM

Drove about 2 hours for some 69 camaro 396 power steering brackets, then spent most of the day trying to mount my p.s pump from a 69ish truck w/remote resevor. I need to braze the return line fitting back to the pump and install lines and one project out of many will be done, or closer to being done.
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61_FL_Apache · 04-30-2011, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Whats that hose coming off the pumpkin? I've not seen that before.

Jake

Its a vent. It was there when I got it. I just tucked it under the brake line.

jbgroby · 04-30-2011, 07:12 AM

ok my '60 does not have one. learn something new everyday.

kieth · 04-30-2011, 10:04 AM

1. painted the hood, doors, grill surround, and cowl intake pieces......will update pictures late.

2. Installed front inner fenders and radiator support....

3. next step wiring...............

61_FL_Apache · 04-30-2011, 04:59 PM

Installed an almost new Edelbrock 500cfm carb to replace the 750 that was way too large for my 305.

Running great now and hopefully burns less gas!!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-30-2011, 07:44 PM

Car Show Pics today!

Chirping tires in ( First ) ( Second ) and ( Third ) gear leaving the show too..... tehee
Yes.....it feels good.......

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Slow Build · 04-30-2011, 10:45 PM

Went to start the truck yesterday and nothing. So today I was doing a little diagnostic work and found the a few of the wires on the plug that goes through the firewall were fraid and broken. Then I spend the next two hours going to all the local parts stores trying to find new connectors with no luck. They just kept sending me on a wild goose chase. Came home and looked through my catalogs and still no luck. NAPA could order them for me but I have to buy a box of 50 for $35. Kinda stuck now. Anybody know where I can find 4 of these.

tmills213 · 04-30-2011, 10:55 PM

-Took the carb apart twice.
-Made some gaskets
-Finally got it running after found stuck float needle
-cleaned up the master cylinder
-bled the brakes (first finding an awesome nest in the wheel)
pretty good day

gnick · 04-30-2011, 11:35 PM

Well it was so freakin cold and windy I didn't get to swap on my rally wheels and new tires like I wanted so instead I used it to run around town some, peeling out a couple times (just cause I could) and then I used it as it should be to haul a trans and rearend from a buddies.

monolith · 05-01-2011, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow Build

Went to start the truck yesterday and nothing. So today I was doing a little diagnostic work and found the a few of the wires on the plug that goes through the firewall were fraid and broken. Then I spend the next two hours going to all the local parts stores trying to find new connectors with no luck. They just kept sending me on a wild goose chase. Came home and looked through my catalogs and still no luck. NAPA could order them for me but I have to buy a box of 50 for $35. Kinda stuck now. Anybody know where I can find 4 of these.

Try another NAPA nearby- I tried 3 in my area and finally found one that had some in stock, bought 10.

Slow Build · 05-01-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monolith

Try another NAPA nearby- I tried 3 in my area and finally found one that had some in stock, bought 10.

Actually found some at the Turlock Swap Meet today for $1 for a bag of 4 so I got extras. Thanks.

04-28-2011, 08:20 PM	#2901
nachodog2 Hell yeah!!! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: canyon country Ca. Posts: 264	Re: What did you do to your truck today? not all today but one thing a day. new used grille, new rear bumper/ new steering wheel and added pleated vinyl to my home made cover. Attached Images __________________ Stock is good but custom is the sh*t!

04-28-2011, 08:38 PM	#2902
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What did you do to your truck today? That cover looks great! Nice job.

04-28-2011, 09:51 PM	#2903
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Did some rewiring on the park lights. Cleaning. Polishing. Touch up painting. New fan belt. Trying to fix trans leak. Getting ready for a car show this weekend. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

04-29-2011, 11:41 AM	#2904
tmills213 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Normal il Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Trying to get her running. flushed the gas lines, think they were a little dirty. Attached Images

04-29-2011, 05:18 PM	#2906
shuvl Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: naples, fl Posts: 42	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Did some painting this week. I twas all red. Attached Images

04-29-2011, 08:28 PM	#2908
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What did you do to your truck today? I started on my rear air bag install. I removed the PO's cut coils. There are no controls for the bags yet, there is only an air valve like an air shock. Before: the old coils. Coils removed and bottomed out. No spring Test fit for placement Bags installed Air valve Stance with a little air in the bags __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

04-29-2011, 10:50 PM	#2910
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Whats that hose coming off the pumpkin? I've not seen that before. Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

04-30-2011, 12:36 AM	#2914
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Washed my block today. Cleaned intake Disasembled and cleaned my lifters Cleaned push rods Cleaned heads Sand blasted and painted pulleys and brakets all semi gloss black Dropped my block off at my buddies house and stacked everything I need next to the door. Motor is being assembled tomorrow morning. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

04-30-2011, 03:38 AM	#2915
ConnDemned Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spanaway, WA Posts: 103	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Drove about 2 hours for some 69 camaro 396 power steering brackets, then spent most of the day trying to mount my p.s pump from a 69ish truck w/remote resevor. I need to braze the return line fitting back to the pump and install lines and one project out of many will be done, or closer to being done. Posted via Mobile Device

04-30-2011, 07:12 AM	#2917
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today? ok my '60 does not have one. learn something new everyday. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

04-30-2011, 10:04 AM	#2918
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today? 1. painted the hood, doors, grill surround, and cowl intake pieces......will update pictures late. 2. Installed front inner fenders and radiator support.... 3. next step wiring...............

04-30-2011, 04:59 PM	#2919
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Installed an almost new Edelbrock 500cfm carb to replace the 750 that was way too large for my 305. Running great now and hopefully burns less gas!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

04-30-2011, 07:44 PM	#2920
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Car Show Pics today! Chirping tires in ( First ) ( Second ) and ( Third ) gear leaving the show too..... tehee Yes.....it feels good....... The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > Regions > United States of America > Southeast North and South Carolina 2011 NC/SC Truck/Car Shows, Cruisins & Events http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450570 __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 04-30-2011 at 08:21 PM.

04-30-2011, 10:45 PM	#2921
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Went to start the truck yesterday and nothing. So today I was doing a little diagnostic work and found the a few of the wires on the plug that goes through the firewall were fraid and broken. Then I spend the next two hours going to all the local parts stores trying to find new connectors with no luck. They just kept sending me on a wild goose chase. Came home and looked through my catalogs and still no luck. NAPA could order them for me but I have to buy a box of 50 for $35. Kinda stuck now. Anybody know where I can find 4 of these. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

04-30-2011, 10:55 PM	#2922
tmills213 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Normal il Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today? -Took the carb apart twice. -Made some gaskets -Finally got it running after found stuck float needle -cleaned up the master cylinder -bled the brakes (first finding an awesome nest in the wheel) pretty good day Attached Images



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