What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

[Edmond]

I did put in some new seats. They are very comfortable compared to the old ones I had.

[the67Beast]

While replacing inner, outer rockers, kick panel and lower portion of A-pillar, I figured I's take my time and get some internal frame coating sprayed in while I had the access. Maybe I can keep the rust at bay for a while now. Here are some pics.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Well, hopefully I’ll be working in my grandfathers old 71 gmc soon

Offered a big chunk of money for it


When and if I get it. I’ll start a project thread and get to work on it

[BrentBTK]

Placed an order for a custom tonneau cover to fit with the new tool box. Old school black vinyl and chrome snaps. Now, I wait!!

[Jiggers72-GMC]

Brent, I like the look of snaps but I don't like to drill holes in the box, what about Velcro instead of snaps ??

[BrentBTK]

Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Brent, I like the look of snaps but I don't like to drill holes in the box, what about Velcro instead of snaps ??

The cover I ordered uses an aluminum frame that clamps to the bed, no drilling, required I just took the measurements they requested, and they will build the frame and cover to fit. I'm hoping to have it next week, pics will follow!

[Jiggers72-GMC]

Ok thanks Brent, that sounds great, I'll check that out for my stepper ..... thanks

[BrentBTK]

Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Ok thanks Brent, that sounds great, I'll check that out for my stepper ..... thanks

Assuming all goes well, I'll post pics with links to their contact information once it's here and installed.

[OregonNed]

Rear differential is out for re-gearing so I am taking the opportunity to clean things up - new rear brake hose and lines, ne U bolts and blocks - also got the track bar out for new bushings and restoration - replacing all hardware with Grade 8 stuff

[cab4word67]

Love your color, We should hook up this spring being you live so close.
Chris

[Accelo]

I installed a new carrier to replace the old original single track. Reused the same 3:70 gears. The carrier shims required a lot of changes to get the back lash into specifications.

[Rich72C10]

Got two more of those "El Camino" bedrail tie downs off FleaBay. I am pretty sure with all 6 of them I paid more for them than the rails or darn near it.

Since they are plastic I won't trust them to hold much down, the point for me was "there has to be something that can slide in the inner gap of the rails"! So in that regard I am very happy with them. It is the little things that bug me to no end LOL

Speaking of bugging me, my inside of my spear tire annoys me to no end. I kick myself in the butt all the time for not dealing with it before I had the tire mounted on the wheel. I was so eager to get the tire on my wheel on, then mounted inside the the bed I didn't take the time to "think" about how nasty the inside of the wheel would look. Grrrr.

[body bolt]

Installed one of those GAMA battery disconnects which saves me from eventually stripping/ wearing out the battery threads.

[body bolt]

Replaced the radiator and it doesn't leak yet.

[BrentBTK]

My custom tonneau cover arrived today. Very impressed with the quality and ease of installation. The cover was $349 plus 60 bucks shipping. I also paid 50 bucks for a piece of angle aluminum to support the cover at the toolbox. Had I known it was simply going to be cut to length and nothing else, I would have gone to Home Depot and saved 30 bucks. Overall, very happy with the cover and a bit butt hurt about the $50 aluminum. In their defense, they made it clear I did not have to buy it from them, but I did thinking it might be drilled and include some hardware. Live and learn on that one. I got it from J&R Upholstery. They were great to deal with, answered my initial inquiry late on a Friday evening and continued to respond on the weekend. Once I called to place the order, they built and shipped it in under a week.

[BrentBTK]

The tonneau went on so easily, I decided to hit up a local salvage yard in search of new seats. I found a set out of an '03 Silverado for 200 bucks, so I snagged them and got them installed as well. Like others have done, I had to drill new holes and support the floor, but it went pretty smooth and a big improvement for me.

[Jiggers72-GMC]

Very nice box cover and seats Brent, when you get a chance, can I see a pic of the frame work for the cover please, I'm interested in the box side rails and how they clamp to the box ...... tia
If my seat was that comfy, I might fall asleep, LoL

[BrentBTK]

Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Very nice box cover and seats Brent, when you get a chance, can I see a pic of the frame work for the cover please, I'm interested in the box side rails and how they clamp to the box ...... tia
If my seat was that comfy, I might fall asleep, LoL

Absolutely. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow. It's a real simple setup. Aluminum frame about 2" wide, maybe 1/2" tall on the inside, tapering to the edge with the snaps attached. There are 4 clamps that sit in slots in the frame and grab under the bed rail. Hope that makes sense.

[BrentBTK]

Here are some pics of the frame clamped to the bed:

[Jiggers72-GMC]

Ok thanks Brent, that looks nice and strong.

[pjmoreland]

Pulled my engine last night. I've been trying to make time to do this for over a month.

[Rich72C10]

very interesting, you can do that in a regular sized garage! Though you photos makes it look easy!

[pjmoreland]

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

very interesting, you can do that in a regular sized garage! Though you photos makes it look easy!

It was easy coming off. Not so sure it will be easy to put the hood back on though. Getting the two rear straps back on the hood may be tricky. I may try doubling up the straps so they are long enough to pick the hood up from flat on the floor.

[pjmoreland]

Rebuilt engine is in place. Someday I'm going to get lucky and the motor mount bolts are going to thread in without loosening the engine stands first. Not today, though!

[toolboxchev]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Rebuilt engine is in place. Someday I'm going to get lucky and the motor mount bolts are going to thread in without loosening the engine stands first. Not today, though!

Purdy! My fingers are exactly the right size and I can thread them in by hand! I get lucky sometimes.