What did you get done? 08/30/09 - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**nlped** · 08-31-2009, 07:44 AM

Pulled the bed and added a receiver hitch, pulled the passenger gas tank to find some nasty OLD fuel that had eaten away the pump, sending unit, and the baffle inside the tank, and installed my home made flip bracket onto the '87/'96 rearend assembly. Started on the front suspension, but the sky began falling and didn't quit until late yesterday so I can only hope to get most of it done this evening!

Moostifer · 08-31-2009, 09:34 AM

worked on the console some more...
not sure if I like it or not. thinking about fiberglassing one up with room for a couple of 4" speakers...

**nlped** · 08-31-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moostifer

worked on the console some more...
not sure if I like it or not. thinking about fiberglassing one up with room for a couple of 4" speakers...

I'll take that one off your hands

68 TT · 08-31-2009, 04:25 PM

I performed open heart surgery on my 78 K20.

Yanked the engine, tore it down, cleaned it all up, replaced the cam, timing set, oil pump drive shaft, rear main, installed silicone valve stem seals & better valve springs, Performer RPM intake upgrade, resurfaced flywheel, rollerized pilot bearing, 12" clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing. Found some sweet ribbed steel perimeter bolt valve covers on an 86 Z/28 a while ago and installed them too.

The truck only has 71,200 miles on it so the cylinder walls & bearings looked great. No need to do any work there yet. It just leaked like a pig from all the sitting around it did to accumulate so few miles so the clutch was slipping from all the oil it was seeing. There was a 1/4" of baked on oil on the inside & outside of the bell housing that took forever to clean off.

It had never come apart before so everything was very stubborn. I could do this job with my eyes closed on my Camaro in half the time but this sucker was a bear to get apart.

I have the completed long block back into the truck but haven't had time to finish cleaning up the accessories and I still need to modify the exhaust system to work with the recycled headers off my old 67 C-10.

The headers fit like a glove and only need one collector flange clocked and moved back about an inch to clear the front driveshaft. I was anticipating major surgery to get them in place.

A few more hours of clean up and repainting of all the accessories and she will be back on the road with about 330-340 HP.

I have run this exact cam, heads & intake together before in my 66 Elky and it works very well. It made 286 HP to the rear wheels in the Elky. Just about right for a daily driver work truck. Right about the same as my 98 Z/28 made.

If anybody wants a write up on any part of this I took plenty of picture so I can write something up at any time.

D13 · 08-31-2009, 05:27 PM

Was out of town for a wedding. But today I started moving parts from the garage to the storage shed. Started with the C/K and 6.2 diesel parts. THen noticed the 87 6.2 was peeing on the ground, so pulled out the water pump the PO left me. While I'm in there I'm going to replace almost all the fuel system blus the broken crank pulley. Ought to be fun!

AceX · 08-31-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Not sure what is wrong with the brakes. Roger replaced the leaking wheel cylinder and they power bled the system. I noticed that I have a very soft pedal, then it goes to manual mode. Not sure, but maybe my booster is giving up.

Well, there's just no getting around it! Time for new Baer Brakes!

68 TT · 08-31-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceX

Well, there's just no getting around it! Time for new Baer Brakes!

I just had a new master cylinder leak past the seal and suck air from the piston area.

I thought the booster had failed too but when I pulled the master off it dumped fluid everywhere.

The replacement master fixed the problem.

Driveway Dreams · 08-31-2009, 07:54 PM

Drove my truck to work today...about 35 miles each way. And about 2 blocks from work heard a rattle on the right side. Got out at work and checked it out, I guess one of my new exhaust hangers broke. Dang it! I guess that is what I get for wanting to drive it to work.

1985-GMC · 08-31-2009, 09:30 PM

Got my front axle sand blasted and primed and got the steering arm off the knuckle. That's bout it.

Driveway Dreams · 08-31-2009, 10:57 PM

After I got home from work tonight, I had used about a half tank to go to work and back. 75 miles or so on half a tank...not too bad.

baggedcten · 08-31-2009, 11:46 PM

I just went and bought a new truck its not a square body but it is a silverado (a 01)

pretty cool my first new truck i've been driving my square body daily forever, but ever since the engine broke on it i needed something else to get me to work (other than my moms car

)

Dont worry im still keeping the c10 just rebuilding the engine its going to be better than ever

Tater · 08-31-2009, 11:56 PM

I started getting my Jimmy ready for paint and bodywork.Got all the exterior trim pulled off.I also pulled the door panels off and found $6 in change.I'm always happy when I find money no matter how much or how little it is.

ShowSS12 · 09-01-2009, 12:04 AM

Still try to attack all the block sanding that is left before its officially ready for paint. SO far the whole pass side, hood and tail gate are done.

travo77 · 09-01-2009, 07:35 PM

didn't get anything done to the truck with the rain we got didn't feel like playing in the mud. I did get the durango inspected and alignment getting it ready for the trip to Florida on the 17th

60ratrod · 09-01-2009, 08:04 PM

i got nothing truck related done this weekend. but i did get $250 worth of groceries, narrowly avoided my wife getting another kitten, got my pre-approved letter from the bank so the mrs and i can get a house, and went to the firearms show in mt vernon. the mrs got a 22lr/22mag revolver and i traded my taurus pt92(the shiney version) for a ruger p94 40 cal. i need to get hot and heavy on the 305 for my 80.

greyghost86 · 09-02-2009, 01:57 PM

Didn't get a lot done Sunday.... Spent time with the family and the wife it was our 1 yr anniversary.. But I have gotten a lot accomplished on the Ghost. Motor should be out tonight, front and rear suspension are out, still a lot to go for a complete tear down. will post some pics one day..

08-31-2009, 07:44 AM	#26
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Pulled the bed and added a receiver hitch, pulled the passenger gas tank to find some nasty OLD fuel that had eaten away the pump, sending unit, and the baffle inside the tank, and installed my home made flip bracket onto the '87/'96 rearend assembly. Started on the front suspension, but the sky began falling and didn't quit until late yesterday so I can only hope to get most of it done this evening! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-31-2009, 09:34 AM	#27
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 worked on the console some more... not sure if I like it or not. thinking about fiberglassing one up with room for a couple of 4" speakers... __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/

08-31-2009, 04:25 PM	#29
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 I performed open heart surgery on my 78 K20. Yanked the engine, tore it down, cleaned it all up, replaced the cam, timing set, oil pump drive shaft, rear main, installed silicone valve stem seals & better valve springs, Performer RPM intake upgrade, resurfaced flywheel, rollerized pilot bearing, 12" clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing. Found some sweet ribbed steel perimeter bolt valve covers on an 86 Z/28 a while ago and installed them too. The truck only has 71,200 miles on it so the cylinder walls & bearings looked great. No need to do any work there yet. It just leaked like a pig from all the sitting around it did to accumulate so few miles so the clutch was slipping from all the oil it was seeing. There was a 1/4" of baked on oil on the inside & outside of the bell housing that took forever to clean off. It had never come apart before so everything was very stubborn. I could do this job with my eyes closed on my Camaro in half the time but this sucker was a bear to get apart. I have the completed long block back into the truck but haven't had time to finish cleaning up the accessories and I still need to modify the exhaust system to work with the recycled headers off my old 67 C-10. The headers fit like a glove and only need one collector flange clocked and moved back about an inch to clear the front driveshaft. I was anticipating major surgery to get them in place. A few more hours of clean up and repainting of all the accessories and she will be back on the road with about 330-340 HP. I have run this exact cam, heads & intake together before in my 66 Elky and it works very well. It made 286 HP to the rear wheels in the Elky. Just about right for a daily driver work truck. Right about the same as my 98 Z/28 made. If anybody wants a write up on any part of this I took plenty of picture so I can write something up at any time.

08-31-2009, 05:27 PM	#30
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Was out of town for a wedding. But today I started moving parts from the garage to the storage shed. Started with the C/K and 6.2 diesel parts. THen noticed the 87 6.2 was peeing on the ground, so pulled out the water pump the PO left me. While I'm in there I'm going to replace almost all the fuel system blus the broken crank pulley. Ought to be fun! __________________ 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

08-31-2009, 07:54 PM	#33
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Drove my truck to work today...about 35 miles each way. And about 2 blocks from work heard a rattle on the right side. Got out at work and checked it out, I guess one of my new exhaust hangers broke. Dang it! I guess that is what I get for wanting to drive it to work. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

08-31-2009, 09:30 PM	#34
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Got my front axle sand blasted and primed and got the steering arm off the knuckle. That's bout it. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

08-31-2009, 10:57 PM	#35
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 After I got home from work tonight, I had used about a half tank to go to work and back. 75 miles or so on half a tank...not too bad. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

08-31-2009, 11:46 PM	#36
baggedcten 86 C10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ga. Posts: 416	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 I just went and bought a new truck its not a square body but it is a silverado (a 01) pretty cool my first new truck i've been driving my square body daily forever, but ever since the engine broke on it i needed something else to get me to work (other than my moms car) Dont worry im still keeping the c10 just rebuilding the engine its going to be better than ever __________________ 1986 C10 2001 chevy silverado purchased 8-29-09 sold 2004 silverado purchased 8-27-10 sold

08-31-2009, 11:56 PM	#37
Tater Cradle Robber Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lily Lake,Illinois Posts: 774	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 I started getting my Jimmy ready for paint and bodywork.Got all the exterior trim pulled off.I also pulled the door panels off and found $6 in change.I'm always happy when I find money no matter how much or how little it is. __________________ "The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind." Humphrey Bogart "Hippies.They're everywhere.They wanna save the earth,but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad."Eric Cartman "Think about how stupid the average person is,and realize half of them are stupider than that."George Carlin

09-01-2009, 12:04 AM	#38
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Still try to attack all the block sanding that is left before its officially ready for paint. SO far the whole pass side, hood and tail gate are done. __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

09-01-2009, 07:35 PM	#39
travo77 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bryan,Texas Posts: 132	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 didn't get anything done to the truck with the rain we got didn't feel like playing in the mud. I did get the durango inspected and alignment getting it ready for the trip to Florida on the 17th

09-01-2009, 08:04 PM	#40
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 i got nothing truck related done this weekend. but i did get $250 worth of groceries, narrowly avoided my wife getting another kitten, got my pre-approved letter from the bank so the mrs and i can get a house, and went to the firearms show in mt vernon. the mrs got a 22lr/22mag revolver and i traded my taurus pt92(the shiney version) for a ruger p94 40 cal. i need to get hot and heavy on the 305 for my 80. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

09-02-2009, 01:57 PM	#41
greyghost86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Baileyton AL Posts: 12	Re: What did you get done? 08/30/09 Didn't get a lot done Sunday.... Spent time with the family and the wife it was our 1 yr anniversary.. But I have gotten a lot accomplished on the Ghost. Motor should be out tonight, front and rear suspension are out, still a lot to go for a complete tear down. will post some pics one day..

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