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dabruce15 · 08-28-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dabruce15

Finally converted to HEI on my inline six and added a tach. It's a great feeling when parts that have been sitting on the shelf for 6 months finally get installed! Next is the offenhauser 4bbl intake and holley 390.

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67Slider · 08-27-2011, 10:14 PM

Washed her up good and took her for a cruise.

Tribedad · 08-27-2011, 10:19 PM

Took trash to Buncombe County landfill, stopped at the local tractor pull and drove past the "free" car wash for the local high school band.

Bull72 · 08-27-2011, 10:43 PM

finished up some "mock wiring" put some coolant in it, tested the electric fans, and fired her up for the first time in 2-3 months!

71tahoe · 08-27-2011, 11:46 PM

Dragged the bones back from the sandblaster:
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RossRinSD · 08-28-2011, 01:56 AM

I picked up an engine I rebuilt a few years ago and left in my mom's garage. She finally got tired of looking at it and I made some room over here for it.

Got it loaded and headed home.

I didn't realize it was still full of coolant and oil. The worst part is it leaked all over the bed of the truck and got my tiedowns all dirty and messy.

kcsa75 · 08-28-2011, 02:12 AM

I loaded up a few cool ones and went fishing!

barry h. · 08-30-2011, 12:48 PM

where can i get som info on speedhut guages

Andy4639 · 08-30-2011, 12:55 PM

SpeedHut.com

http://www.speedhut.com/

RossRinSD · 08-31-2011, 01:42 AM

I placed a decent order from LMC.

And, I disassembled my wiper/washer switch and fixed it... Saved $35, woot woot.

I need to make some progress on this thing, but I gotta pay off a credit card, too. And this is the last month for the roommate here.

Right now, the majority of the projects are geared at making the truck reliable and keeping it on the road.

fastwillie 696969 · 08-31-2011, 02:44 AM

i wrote a check to the paint shop and check on the paint job

magwakeenercew2jh · 08-31-2011, 04:23 PM

Funny what you find out when you put trim on the tail end. I found out that there were some previous "smacks" that had missed my eye before.
I had trouble with the latch trim. So I just improvised.

Also, I'm going to have to attend to getting the lines correct on the roll pan.

I had plenty of more important truck stuff to do on this jalopy. But it was fun. Sometimes you just have to take a break on the nasty stuff and have fun.
So......that's all I got done today.

And, in case anyone is wondering, those are the clear tail lights with one light coat of "Nightshade" on 'em.
And a red LCD bulb inside

fastwillie 696969 · 08-31-2011, 04:32 PM

went and check out the bed paint job ,tomarow the cover gets installed its paint to match also ,so this weekend will be cruzin it ,

Tmwoodall · 09-01-2011, 10:11 AM

Started toying with my gauge layout. Not sure if the two 4" gauges (speedo + turn signals & high beam indicator, and quad gauge) plus 2 5/8 center mounted tach have enough to them to look good.

Thoughts?

RossRinSD · 09-01-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmwoodall

Started toying with my gauge layout. Not sure if the two 4" gauges (speedo + turn signals & high beam indicator, and quad gauge) plus 2 5/8 center mounted tach have enough to them to look good.

Thoughts?

Once you put your headlight and wiper switch in, that'll help fill it up.

hjewell2 · 09-04-2011, 09:43 AM

Finished the paint on the cab today, put wedge plates on the rear axle to readjust pinion angle, finished the frame rails.

RossRinSD · 09-01-2011, 10:59 PM

I cut up some steel to finish boxing in my rear bumper, and to make some seat brackets.

cooter472 · 09-02-2011, 01:56 PM

Broke down & put my 71c10 lwb/ big block buick for sale on craigs list, no time to work on it anymore. Wifes happy about it i'm not!

mdaven@aol.com · 09-03-2011, 07:57 PM

Rewired the starter, had to adjust brake light switch so brake lights would not stay on, minor adjust to carb, fired it up for first time since last November. Drove around the yard, aired the tires, installed new plates and registration. Need inspection and then road test for reliability. Long time coming.

wilbilt · 09-03-2011, 08:26 PM

The factory tint door glass from eBay arrived. Unfortunately, the window run channels did not. I installed the driver side glass anyway, since there was none previously. It could rain tomorrow, who knows?

Installed the el cheapo seat cover I bought after augmenting the remains of the original foam with bits and pieces scrounged here and there. It looks like crap, but will do for now.

Still fighting an idle problem, the 350 acts like it has a vacuum leak. Idles all over the place and dies when put in gear. I verified the timing is correct, but have to turn the idle up and richen the idle mixture to keep it running. It has an Edelbrock (Carter AFB) carb on an adaptor plate (Q-jet manifold). Installed new gaskets above and below the spacer, no improvement. I have a rebuild kit for the carb, but didn't feel like diving into that today. Maybe tomorrow. Irritating.

Cleaned and de-rusted (polished) the drivers side chrome channel that holds the door panel. Since there is no door panel, it seemed convenient.

Cleaned and polished the PRND2L lens. I can almost see through it now, a great improvement! Onward and Upward.

kcsa75 · 09-03-2011, 08:36 PM

New front brake pads. That squeak was driving me nuts!

**chevypoint** · 09-03-2011, 09:54 PM

Finally got some time to work on the trucks today. My brother came by and helped me and my son pull the engine and trans out of the parts truck today. I will try to finish stripping the truck down tomorrow.

fastwillie 696969 · 09-03-2011, 09:57 PM

drove it

windmill · 09-03-2011, 10:42 PM

got my 3 inch lowering rear leaf springs in friday, got to put them on today and the shackles too,,, bolts would not go through the eyelets so had to drill them out some.. but worked out well.... guess i need to get some pics put up too...

Andy4639 · 09-03-2011, 10:53 PM

I put the trickle charger on mine today before I left for work.

08-27-2011, 10:14 PM	#2
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Washed her up good and took her for a cruise. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

08-27-2011, 10:19 PM	#3
Tribedad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 6	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took trash to Buncombe County landfill, stopped at the local tractor pull and drove past the "free" car wash for the local high school band.

08-27-2011, 10:43 PM	#4
Bull72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 209	Re: What did you do to your truck today! finished up some "mock wiring" put some coolant in it, tested the electric fans, and fired her up for the first time in 2-3 months! Attached Images __________________ Thank you god for all your blessings! My mini build (I had a great starting point) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440743

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71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Dragged the bones back from the sandblaster:

08-28-2011, 01:56 AM	#6
RossRinSD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I picked up an engine I rebuilt a few years ago and left in my mom's garage. She finally got tired of looking at it and I made some room over here for it. Got it loaded and headed home. I didn't realize it was still full of coolant and oil. The worst part is it leaked all over the bed of the truck and got my tiedowns all dirty and messy.

08-28-2011, 02:12 AM	#7
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I loaded up a few cool ones and went fishing! __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

08-30-2011, 12:48 PM	#8
barry h. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arlington,Tx Posts: 103	Re: What did you do to your truck today! where can i get som info on speedhut guages

08-30-2011, 12:55 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today! SpeedHut.com http://www.speedhut.com/ __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-31-2011, 01:42 AM	#10
RossRinSD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I placed a decent order from LMC. And, I disassembled my wiper/washer switch and fixed it... Saved $35, woot woot. I need to make some progress on this thing, but I gotta pay off a credit card, too. And this is the last month for the roommate here. Right now, the majority of the projects are geared at making the truck reliable and keeping it on the road.

08-31-2011, 02:44 AM	#11
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What did you do to your truck today! i wrote a check to the paint shop and check on the paint job __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

08-31-2011, 04:23 PM	#12
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Funny what you find out when you put trim on the tail end. I found out that there were some previous "smacks" that had missed my eye before. I had trouble with the latch trim. So I just improvised. Also, I'm going to have to attend to getting the lines correct on the roll pan. I had plenty of more important truck stuff to do on this jalopy. But it was fun. Sometimes you just have to take a break on the nasty stuff and have fun. So......that's all I got done today. And, in case anyone is wondering, those are the clear tail lights with one light coat of "Nightshade" on 'em. And a red LCD bulb inside Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

08-31-2011, 04:32 PM	#13
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What did you do to your truck today! went and check out the bed paint job ,tomarow the cover gets installed its paint to match also ,so this weekend will be cruzin it , Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

09-01-2011, 10:11 AM	#14
Tmwoodall Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 632	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Started toying with my gauge layout. Not sure if the two 4" gauges (speedo + turn signals & high beam indicator, and quad gauge) plus 2 5/8 center mounted tach have enough to them to look good. Thoughts? Attached Images __________________ www.tomthetruck.blogspot.com <-- Aka build thread.

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hjewell2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: mich Posts: 656	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finished the paint on the cab today, put wedge plates on the rear axle to readjust pinion angle, finished the frame rails. Attached Images

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09-02-2011, 01:56 PM	#18
cooter472 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hanover, Indiana Posts: 55	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Broke down & put my 71c10 lwb/ big block buick for sale on craigs list, no time to work on it anymore. Wifes happy about it i'm not! __________________ 71 C10 2WD,472 Big Block Buick B4B Intake,800 cfm Q-Jet built by(Fred Catlin) Comp Cam 254/268@ .050 .530/542 lift 1 7/8 supercomp headers, 2 1/2 X-Pipe/ Magnaflow's Mallory fuel system Igniter Flame thrower Ignition system TH350,Hughes 3500 Converter ,3.73's Its just an old heap, but its my hot rod!

09-03-2011, 07:57 PM	#19
mdaven@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Diana, TX Posts: 125	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Rewired the starter, had to adjust brake light switch so brake lights would not stay on, minor adjust to carb, fired it up for first time since last November. Drove around the yard, aired the tires, installed new plates and registration. Need inspection and then road test for reliability. Long time coming.

09-03-2011, 08:26 PM	#20
wilbilt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 189	Re: What did you do to your truck today! The factory tint door glass from eBay arrived. Unfortunately, the window run channels did not. I installed the driver side glass anyway, since there was none previously. It could rain tomorrow, who knows? Installed the el cheapo seat cover I bought after augmenting the remains of the original foam with bits and pieces scrounged here and there. It looks like crap, but will do for now. Still fighting an idle problem, the 350 acts like it has a vacuum leak. Idles all over the place and dies when put in gear. I verified the timing is correct, but have to turn the idle up and richen the idle mixture to keep it running. It has an Edelbrock (Carter AFB) carb on an adaptor plate (Q-jet manifold). Installed new gaskets above and below the spacer, no improvement. I have a rebuild kit for the carb, but didn't feel like diving into that today. Maybe tomorrow. Irritating. Cleaned and de-rusted (polished) the drivers side chrome channel that holds the door panel. Since there is no door panel, it seemed convenient. Cleaned and polished the PRND2L lens. I can almost see through it now, a great improvement! Onward and Upward. __________________ 1971 GMC C2500 Custom Camper - Second Owner. 350/TH350, Dana 60 Rear.

09-03-2011, 08:36 PM	#21
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! New front brake pads. That squeak was driving me nuts! __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

09-03-2011, 09:54 PM	#22
chevypoint Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hendersonville, nc Posts: 85	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Finally got some time to work on the trucks today. My brother came by and helped me and my son pull the engine and trans out of the parts truck today. I will try to finish stripping the truck down tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 71 c20, 350/automatic 71 K5 Blazer, 350 3 speed (really my 16 yr old sons)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686111 71 GMC build thread; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468765 47 Chevy Aerosedan, 403 Olds/350 turbo 69 Camaro, 307/powerglide 06 Silverado Z71

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fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What did you do to your truck today! drove it __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

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windmill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sylvania, Alabama Posts: 288	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got my 3 inch lowering rear leaf springs in friday, got to put them on today and the shackles too,,, bolts would not go through the eyelets so had to drill them out some.. but worked out well.... guess i need to get some pics put up too... __________________ 72 swb pickup http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...k/100_0958.jpg 1967 chevelle ss 1966 mustang getting a l33 ls motor 1969 chevy dump truck 1989 mustang 6.0 ls best time of 1.29 at 5.91 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtbooZoGZmQ

09-03-2011, 10:53 PM	#25
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put the trickle charger on mine today before I left for work. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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