What did you do to your truck today?

[dantimdad]

Got in a set of rear springs.

Thanks Indian113!

My son and I really appreciate it!

Steven

[61_FL_Apache]

The truck has been running a little rough lately and thought I would take a look at the plugs.. From the picture the Bosch plugs on the right was what came out of it and the AC Delco plugs went it.. There is a night and day different between the two and could not believe what the PO put in.. It ran a whole lot better, but still needs a little tweaking!

[jayoldschool]

So I take it the taper seat plugs were supposed to be in there? The thread on that Bosch are so long, lucky the piston didn't hit it!

[61_FL_Apache]

Originally Posted by jayoldschool

So I take it the taper seat plugs were supposed to be in there? The thread on that Bosch are so long, lucky the piston didn't hit it!

No hitting issues, but I checked to see what stock plugs for this engine and the AC plugs I have are what it calls for.

[markeb01]

Spent a couple of hours cleaning up the garage and doing some minor reorganization so I'll be ready for the next project.

[Trsmotrhed]

Picked up a complete fleet side short bed today. Went to buy the rear bed rail and came home with the whole bed and also two brand new inner fenders still in the box. Got a great deal on everything, I couldn't pass it up. Now I have 2 complete swb beds. This picture is after I took it apart.

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[markeb01]

Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed

Picked up a complete fleet side short bed today.

Good for you! Those are not easy to find affordably and in good condition when you really need one.

[akaupp]

I broke mine today. Something in the rear end let go. I'm going to trailer it home from work on Friday to assess the damage. It was a wonderful way to start my morning...

[Trsmotrhed]

Originally Posted by akaupp

I broke mine today. Something in the rear end let go. I'm going to trailer it home from work on Friday to assess the damage. It was a wonderful way to start my morning...

That's not a sound you want to hear anytime. Sorry, hope nothing to bad.
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[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed

Picked up a complete fleet side short bed today. Went to buy the rear bed rail and came home with the whole bed and also two brand new inner fenders still in the box. Got a great deal on everything, I couldn't pass it up. Now I have 2 complete swb beds. This picture is after I took it apart.

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Good for you! Those are not easy to find affordably and in good condition when you really need one.

I am forced to make my own short bed... I can't find anything good for a sane price...

[Trsmotrhed]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

I am forced to make my own short bed... I can't find anything good for a sane price...

How bad would you cry if I said I gave $160 for everything on the trailer? I took the Bed apart. It was complete. Can't believe the brand new inner fenders also. I really needed some. I'm probably going to sell the bed. I only needed one bed rail.
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[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by Trsmotrhed

How bad would you cry if I said I gave $160 for everything on the trailer? I took the Bed apart. It was complete. Can't believe the brand new inner fenders also. I really needed some. I'm probably going to sell the bed. I only needed one bed rail.
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I got 1 long bed for $60 and another for free.
I took an 8" long 2" thick door slab and made a "bench top" out of that and then welded up some brackets and clamps and made a jig that is bolted to to the top to hold the bedsides while I cut, weld and work on them to make short bedsides out of all of them. (4 sides)
I have 5 trucks to build, 3 short beds and 2 long.
The cheapest shortbed i have found is $300 and it is a rusted, twisted piece of crap. (no bed rails) I wouldn't give the guy $50 for it.
Best deal I have come across for 60-66 parts was at an estate sale where I found a core support, a right and a left fender that were all in old faded GM boxes. I paid $50 for all 3 pieces.

[dantimdad]

Started blasting the intake and got all the steel needed to make the flatbed.

Now, I just need to weld it up and then decide on which species of wood. I am using pine temporarily to align everything and get spacing. Right now, I am leaning towards spalted maple with a clear coat or ash stained yellow to match the color the cab will be.

The big hardwood supplier here closed down so I will have to have whatever I use custom cut. That means $$$.

Steven

[mgchevyparts]

Interesting, this thread has been going on for a few years. I'll jump in.
Started on my 71 GMC stepside today, got the pass side drip rail off for replacement. Some minor rust on pass side.

[Trsmotrhed]

Originally Posted by mgchevyparts

Interesting, this thread has been going on for a few years. I'll jump in.
Started on my 71 GMC stepside today, got the pass side drip rail off for replacement. Some minor rust on pass side.

Welcome, now you need to post pics.
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[Hx16457]

Went to the Falls TX. and got my drive shaft shortened.
Installed it when I got home. Connected the trans cooler lines.
Also received my JEG's order today; Edelbrock carb brackets for the 700r4 TV cable.
Just like everything else, they are going to work with some modifications for my liking, but at this point I am used to buying stuff and having to modify/change it.
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[Trsmotrhed]

Installed the 4" drop rear coils. Need to install the front drop components now.


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[bschoolz1]

picked up a nice rust free hood on cl today.on the east coast these are like striking gold

[dantimdad]

Picked up grade 8 bolts for the motor mounts today. DANG! Those things have gone through the roof. Not a huge purchase, but still...

Hopefully, test fitting the motor and trans this weekend so I can build a cross member. The PO used a piece of angle iron that was not even bolted in, just laying there!

Steven

[Trsmotrhed]

The UPS guy, oops mean lady dropped off two lost boxes. Off to the garage I go.

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[azdude1964]

adjusted the rear end so the new 29x18x15 tires were centered in the tubs. I also stretched hood springs for the fiberglass hood

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by azdude1964

adjusted the rear end so the new 29x18x15 tires were centered in the tubs. I also stretched hood springs for the fiberglass hood

photos??

[azdude1964]

tryin to get some up

[azdude1964]

how do you put a pic under your name? please help

[Trsmotrhed]

Originally Posted by azdude1964

how do you put a pic under your name? please help

In your profile there is a place to add a picture and edit your signature. There's a place on here that tells how. If I find It I'll pm it to you.
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