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redz 1970 K5 · 01-07-2007, 11:18 PM

Since N2TRUX didn't get his weekly update thread out and I grew impatient, I thought I would post up for him.

I finally solved my oil cooler woes. I solved them of course by installing a new Hayden oil cooler. I had a very small issue turn into something much larger and this was the outcome.

I also got some 'blings' on my wife's Durango. I have always liked the Dodge 20" RAM wheels, and I think they compliment the 'D' well. Not to mention the extremely low cost since they are just take offs from an 05.

Anyways, hope you guys had a good weekend!

Col Clank · 01-07-2007, 11:40 PM

Got the front of my truck bagged running schraeders right now. Back dropped 6 inches.

Jaccoman · 01-07-2007, 11:51 PM

I got a tranny installed and a good part of the engine put back together.

Still have install the valve train, front accessories, carb, exhaust and a few incidentals before this one sees pavement again.

82c10 · 01-08-2007, 12:22 AM

went to the pull apart and got a rearend and an electric fan for a mustang i hopefully will purchase in the future, went to church, when we were gone to the pull-a-part, a buddy of my friend i went up there with saw my mustang and offered me his camaro and some money, i am thinking about driving it and seeing if i like it, and then i will think about trading, CAMARO OR MUSTANG?

cliffsta · 01-08-2007, 12:26 AM

Well, I worked Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 1-9:30 so I didin't do much of anything other than sleep. Most of y'all know about what happened Saturday night so I won't go in to all that here.

Today, once the wrecker got it to the house I hosed out the compartment with soapy water (after removing the air cleaner and sealing off the carburetor) and I gutted the burnt plugwires and distributor...well... top half. Rest of this last week before I start school Friday will be spent scrubbing and cleaning as well as figuring out what the heck to do.

1974gmc · 01-08-2007, 01:11 AM

not 73-87 related but i made a deal this...

now i need to get rid of the 74 stepper

1993 CHEVROLET 2500 4X4 REG CAB, 156000kms, 2dr, Regular Cab, Automatic, 4x4, 7.4L, Cylinder 8, Gas, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM Stereo, Cruise Control, Power Brakes, Power Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Tilt Wheel

SSC's76 · 01-08-2007, 01:12 AM

Thursday I figured I'd get my cowl hood sanded primed and painted since it was collecting dust since this summer. It had a real bad reaction to some free clear coat so Ive had it sitting and the stocker on. Got it painted Friday night came out real nice but of course the paint store never matches the paint worth a crap.

I worked all Saturday fixing a few of the poor snow driving mistakes people had made in the last couple weeks. Ive been dealing with these customers insurance company’s all week and just got authorization for repair for all of them Friday.

This week I hope to get most of the cars out of the shop so I can get some more painting done to the new doors and fenders Ive had sitting for nearly 2 years now. Also I hope to get my tailgate prepped sometime this week.

Russell · 01-08-2007, 01:13 AM

I finished the fuel fill on my GMC, welded a door into the outer boxside to replace the door I'd put into my wheel tub. I was quite concerned about trying to pass inspection with it that way, now the hoses are totally out of harms way, and ready to rock and roll!

Also re-installed my GMC's interior, and polished the snot outta it, its almost looking decent again, less my .22 rifle scarred door panels, and brutally cracked dash pad, lol

Also buttoned up a ton of smaller odds and ends under the truck, such as tightening body mounts, my front bumper, installing shocks, and bleeding my brakes.

Only things left to do is to swap the TBI heads on, and a new EFI cam in, and get an 88+ steering wheel for it. Then I'm basically ready to put the thing on the road for next spring. I've got a new cab, and front clip I'll be doing the bodywork on over the rest of the winter.

Hopefully I'll be ready to put the prepped body parts onto the truck next spring, and drop the NV4500 in, then maybe, just maybe get it painted before fall

Blackstone · 01-08-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1974gmc

not 73-87 related but i made a deal this...

now i need to get rid of the 74 stepper

1993 CHEVROLET 2500 4X4 REG CAB, 156000kms, 2dr, Regular Cab, Automatic, 4x4, 7.4L, Cylinder 8, Gas, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM Stereo, Cruise Control, Power Brakes, Power Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Tilt Wheel

Does that sign say $13K? OUCH!

Eyegore · 01-08-2007, 09:25 AM

Helped my son move things around the garage, his truck is getting back from the paint shop at the end of the week.

killthewabbit · 01-08-2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackstone

Does that sign say $13K? OUCH!

I'm pretty sure that's $13K Canadian.

Russell · 01-08-2007, 12:48 PM

Still too much... I just bought a 96 K1500 with 130 000km on it, same configuration less a 4.3L / 5 speed for $6500 cnd

56chevy1300 · 01-08-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackstone

Does that sign say $13K? OUCH!

Dude it sucks living in western Canada because vehicle prices are so much higher here than anywhere else. I would say we pay 30% more for new vehicles and even more for classic trucks than our American friends. The average price of a good 67-72 Chevy shortbox is between $15-$20K. I paid $11K Canadian for a running, newly restored stock 56 Chevy stepside shortbox (only to rip it apart). Which brings me to my update: got my camaro subframe installation done this weekend!

hiway · 01-08-2007, 07:03 PM

Started engine assembly for my buddies truck and drove mine to town. And did a few burnouts along the way.

boatpuller · 01-08-2007, 07:08 PM

atta baby hiway,leavin a little rubber is always good thing....i did the simpilest fix.that made me feel good,i just moved my striker in and sucked the back bottom half of my drivers door in,now it fits like factory.oh,i also gutted my cab,waiting for the rammat to get here.

84 400 · 01-08-2007, 07:29 PM

looked at a 56 willys pick up. like it alot but needs alof of body work

hiway · 01-08-2007, 07:33 PM

boatpuller...where is the thread on the carrier bearing? I couldn't find it.

boatpuller · 01-08-2007, 07:54 PM

here you go,it shows what i couldn't explain in words.

1974gmc · 01-08-2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killthewabbit

I'm pretty sure that's $13K Canadian.

yes thats canadian dollers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell

Still too much... I just bought a 96 K1500 with 130 000km on it, same configuration less a 4.3L / 5 speed for $6500 cnd

the ad i saw they were asking $11,995, then had a special and was marked down to $9900.

After driving 3hrs to the dealer they had it on for $8900

I ended up getting it for $8000cnd

which i think is pretty good deal seeming i have never seen a used truck of this year in really good condition like this one. Runs really nice

68GMC454 · 01-08-2007, 09:13 PM

let see i just swept the snow off the winsheild so the idont crack,,and started it up and let it idle for a little while...was tired after that,,so i took a nap

Grande Rojo · 01-08-2007, 10:35 PM

Nothing truck related here. I got a new lawn mower and looked at and test drove a new Corvette

I'm going to get one this spring but have to sell one of my trucks.

pcmcobra · 01-08-2007, 11:03 PM

did not do anything this weekend, rained pretty hard.
I did however, finally get the right spindles in today. Went to my inlaws, he's got a decent sized shop. Started tearing apart my front end. I got the pass side spindles springs and lower control arm off. That upper is a beyotch. I will leave it til tomorrow, then start on drivers side. Then maybe I can get the a-arms to blast/powdercoat and get new bushings and balljoints put in. Then maybe by next weekend I'll have it done. If my wheels show up this week.

**N2TRUX** · 01-08-2007, 11:04 PM

I watched my daughter play volleyball al weekend. Got home late Sunday night and crashed.

redz 1970 K5- Thanks for starting this while I was MIA...

plumbcut · 01-09-2007, 01:19 AM

finished up rebuilding my NP205.............

32 spline short input, NOS th400 adapter.. will soon be connected to a 4l80e

feast your eyes on this:

man Ill have to dig us some before pics... you wouldnt beleive the transformation...

mike

Russell · 01-09-2007, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1974gmc

yes thats canadian dollers

the ad i saw they were asking $11,995, then had a special and was marked down to $9900.

After driving 3hrs to the dealer they had it on for $8900

I ended up getting it for $8000cnd

which i think is pretty good deal seeming i have never seen a used truck of this year in really good condition like this one. Runs really nice

Ah, much better price! That is more around what I'd expect a rig like that to cost around here

I got mine cheaper cause it is a V6 truck, and fairly base model.

01-07-2007, 11:18 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! Since N2TRUX didn't get his weekly update thread out and I grew impatient, I thought I would post up for him. I finally solved my oil cooler woes. I solved them of course by installing a new Hayden oil cooler. I had a very small issue turn into something much larger and this was the outcome. I also got some 'blings' on my wife's Durango. I have always liked the Dodge 20" RAM wheels, and I think they compliment the 'D' well. Not to mention the extremely low cost since they are just take offs from an 05. Anyways, hope you guys had a good weekend! __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more Last edited by redz 1970 K5; 01-08-2007 at 07:20 PM.

01-07-2007, 11:40 PM	#2
Col Clank Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 137	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! Got the front of my truck bagged running schraeders right now. Back dropped 6 inches. Attached Images Last edited by Col Clank; 01-08-2007 at 11:24 PM.

01-07-2007, 11:51 PM	#3
Jaccoman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 5	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! I got a tranny installed and a good part of the engine put back together. Still have install the valve train, front accessories, carb, exhaust and a few incidentals before this one sees pavement again. __________________ Old's Cool Last edited by Jaccoman; 01-07-2007 at 11:52 PM.

01-08-2007, 12:22 AM	#4
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! went to the pull apart and got a rearend and an electric fan for a mustang i hopefully will purchase in the future, went to church, when we were gone to the pull-a-part, a buddy of my friend i went up there with saw my mustang and offered me his camaro and some money, i am thinking about driving it and seeing if i like it, and then i will think about trading, CAMARO OR MUSTANG? __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

01-08-2007, 12:26 AM	#5
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! Well, I worked Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 1-9:30 so I didin't do much of anything other than sleep. Most of y'all know about what happened Saturday night so I won't go in to all that here. Today, once the wrecker got it to the house I hosed out the compartment with soapy water (after removing the air cleaner and sealing off the carburetor) and I gutted the burnt plugwires and distributor...well... top half. Rest of this last week before I start school Friday will be spent scrubbing and cleaning as well as figuring out what the heck to do. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

01-08-2007, 01:11 AM	#6
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! not 73-87 related but i made a deal this... now i need to get rid of the 74 stepper 1993 CHEVROLET 2500 4X4 REG CAB, 156000kms, 2dr, Regular Cab, Automatic, 4x4, 7.4L, Cylinder 8, Gas, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM Stereo, Cruise Control, Power Brakes, Power Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Tilt Wheel __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

01-08-2007, 01:12 AM	#7
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! Thursday I figured I'd get my cowl hood sanded primed and painted since it was collecting dust since this summer. It had a real bad reaction to some free clear coat so Ive had it sitting and the stocker on. Got it painted Friday night came out real nice but of course the paint store never matches the paint worth a crap. I worked all Saturday fixing a few of the poor snow driving mistakes people had made in the last couple weeks. Ive been dealing with these customers insurance company’s all week and just got authorization for repair for all of them Friday. This week I hope to get most of the cars out of the shop so I can get some more painting done to the new doors and fenders Ive had sitting for nearly 2 years now. Also I hope to get my tailgate prepped sometime this week. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

01-08-2007, 01:13 AM	#8
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! I finished the fuel fill on my GMC, welded a door into the outer boxside to replace the door I'd put into my wheel tub. I was quite concerned about trying to pass inspection with it that way, now the hoses are totally out of harms way, and ready to rock and roll! Also re-installed my GMC's interior, and polished the snot outta it, its almost looking decent again, less my .22 rifle scarred door panels, and brutally cracked dash pad, lol Also buttoned up a ton of smaller odds and ends under the truck, such as tightening body mounts, my front bumper, installing shocks, and bleeding my brakes. Only things left to do is to swap the TBI heads on, and a new EFI cam in, and get an 88+ steering wheel for it. Then I'm basically ready to put the thing on the road for next spring. I've got a new cab, and front clip I'll be doing the bodywork on over the rest of the winter. Hopefully I'll be ready to put the prepped body parts onto the truck next spring, and drop the NV4500 in, then maybe, just maybe get it painted before fall __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-08-2007, 09:25 AM	#10
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! Helped my son move things around the garage, his truck is getting back from the paint shop at the end of the week. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

01-08-2007, 12:48 PM	#12
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! Still too much... I just bought a 96 K1500 with 130 000km on it, same configuration less a 4.3L / 5 speed for $6500 cnd __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-08-2007, 07:03 PM	#14
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! Started engine assembly for my buddies truck and drove mine to town. And did a few burnouts along the way. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

01-08-2007, 07:08 PM	#15
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! atta baby hiway,leavin a little rubber is always good thing....i did the simpilest fix.that made me feel good,i just moved my striker in and sucked the back bottom half of my drivers door in,now it fits like factory.oh,i also gutted my cab,waiting for the rammat to get here.

01-08-2007, 07:29 PM	#16
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! looked at a 56 willys pick up. like it alot but needs alof of body work __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-08-2007, 07:33 PM	#17
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! boatpuller...where is the thread on the carrier bearing? I couldn't find it. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger Last edited by hiway; 01-08-2007 at 07:33 PM.

01-08-2007, 07:54 PM	#18
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! here you go,it shows what i couldn't explain in words. Attached Images



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01-08-2007, 09:13 PM	#20
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! let see i just swept the snow off the winsheild so the idont crack,,and started it up and let it idle for a little while...was tired after that,,so i took a nap __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

01-08-2007, 10:35 PM	#21
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! Nothing truck related here. I got a new lawn mower and looked at and test drove a new Corvette I'm going to get one this spring but have to sell one of my trucks. __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

01-08-2007, 11:03 PM	#22
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! did not do anything this weekend, rained pretty hard. I did however, finally get the right spindles in today. Went to my inlaws, he's got a decent sized shop. Started tearing apart my front end. I got the pass side spindles springs and lower control arm off. That upper is a beyotch. I will leave it til tomorrow, then start on drivers side. Then maybe I can get the a-arms to blast/powdercoat and get new bushings and balljoints put in. Then maybe by next weekend I'll have it done. If my wheels show up this week.

01-08-2007, 11:04 PM	#23
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! I watched my daughter play volleyball al weekend. Got home late Sunday night and crashed. redz 1970 K5- Thanks for starting this while I was MIA... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-09-2007, 01:19 AM	#24
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	Re: What did you get done? 1/7 N2TRUX is late edition! finished up rebuilding my NP205............. 32 spline short input, NOS th400 adapter.. will soon be connected to a 4l80e feast your eyes on this: man Ill have to dig us some before pics... you wouldnt beleive the transformation... mike

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