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longbed67 · 10-14-2011, 07:09 PM

Sandblasted the frame today.... POR 15 is for tomorrow!

mdaven@aol.com · 10-14-2011, 08:12 PM

New aluminum radiator arrived today. Installation due to happen tomorrow. It is a three-row with some interesting welding. Hoping for the best for under $200 plus shipping. It surely can't leak as fast as my brass radiator that someone shot with a small caliber rifle for some unknown reason.

mdaven@aol.com · 10-15-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mdaven@aol.com

New aluminum radiator arrived today. Installation due to happen tomorrow. It is a three-row with some interesting welding. Hoping for the best for under $200 plus shipping. It surely can't leak as fast as my brass radiator that someone shot with a small caliber rifle for some unknown reason.

Radiator installed easily. The upper mount was a little loose on one side but the other side is tight. Everything lined up like factory.

RossRinSD · 10-15-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mdaven@aol.com

Radiator installed easily. The upper mount was a little loose on one side but the other side is tight. Everything lined up like factory.

You get it plumbed up and everything, too? Does it keep the truck nice and cool?

If you had to do it again, would you get the same one?

I've tried all the tricks, but mine still runs a little on the warm side at times. I might need to look into a bigger radiator

Mayo · 10-14-2011, 10:56 PM

I put in the led bulb and clear dome lens from lmc

UNEASYRIDER · 10-15-2011, 12:09 AM

REPLACED STOCK SIDE MARKERS WITH LED

**Palf70Step** · 10-15-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by UNEASYRIDER

REPLACED STOCK SIDE MARKERS WITH LED

Nice job. I really like the looks of those lights on the truck.

Rdrdave · 10-15-2011, 04:51 PM

CLRd the truck and came to the realization that it.ll be cheaper to replace hood, fenders, and a door than pay hours of labor. HA time to get widewhites!
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trev1 · 10-15-2011, 06:03 PM

Installed the outside and inside heater box. New heater core. Bought the coolant outlet neck and 180* thermostat. Have still got to find a radiator Will install the neck and thermostat tomorrow. I'll remember the camera and post pics tomorrow.

Rdrdave... Where did you get yours from? Got any pics to post?

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-15-2011, 06:28 PM

Champion off of E-Slay.

I think it was $200 or $250 with 2-12" electric fans. I bought the relay and sensor separately, if I remember correctly. Like, about $50.

Not running yet, so I have no real good info on it's cooling ability.
I think it looks good.

I had to use a big top clamp on the driver's side and a small top clamp on the pssgr's. I don't know why. A little trimming to fit just right...No big deal.
Could have been my radiator core support. I don't even know what year it is...I think a 71.

Or, maybe moving to a 3-row.

Oops! pardon the middle pic. I was just sourcing the hose positions. Also, you can see the rad. came with a built-in tranny cooler.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-15-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by trev1

Rdrdave... Where did you get yours from? Got any pics to post?

Yikes...Another Oops! I thought you were asking everyone....I better read more carefully. I'll leave the reply up just in case it helps anyone....

Sorry.

Andy4639 · 10-20-2011, 02:09 PM

I used it to drop off a golf cart to the Local High school!

Andy4639 · 10-22-2011, 02:12 PM

Checked all the tire pressures and found the fronts low so I added 5lbs to them.

**Tim Christian** · 10-15-2011, 07:09 PM

Cleaned the cab inside and out also scraped 41 years of grease and crud off the frame and washed it also!!!!!

**allchevy58** · 10-16-2011, 12:39 AM

Replacing radiator, radiator hoses, heater hoses, heater control valve, thermostat and A/C hoses.

*project 67 sub* · 10-16-2011, 04:33 AM

put some green paint over the white squares on the doors and gas filler area that was shaved because i was tire of looking at the white every time i walked into the garage

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and also fixed my exhaust hanger issue on both sides the correct way instead of using the cheap a$$ metal strap kit.....

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FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-16-2011, 09:47 AM

Pulled the bumpers off the blazer and undercoated the backside after sanding down the rust.... Then but em back together with all stainless hardware talk about $$$$ bolts and nuts

Lippyp · 10-16-2011, 01:13 PM

Drove her for the first time in a couple of years. OK it was only a few yards around my back yard so I could get her into the right place to finally fit my camper shell (forgot to take any pictures as I had so much to do) Shell fits really nice which is a relief as it was an ebay buy. I just need to finish sorting out the top tailgate for it and refit it. I'm going to post up a seperate post though as I encountered a problem when driving her.

classicchev · 10-16-2011, 01:36 PM

Bought more parts!!!!!!!! built 4l80e..

Shyguy · 10-16-2011, 05:44 PM

My son, twin 17 year old grandsons and I worked on my '67 swb stepper and one of my grandson's lwb '71.

On my '67 swb stepper we mounted the master cylinder, hooked up the brake lines and bleed the system. Now my truck has disc brakes. We tried to put on a power booster but had the wrong bracket. Installed a front sway bar. Cut one coil off front springs. Replaced a bad outer tie-rod. Put new shocks on the front.

On my grandson's '71 lwb the frame and front suspenion was cleaned and painted.

I missed working on my truck last Sunday because I had minor surgery the day before.

88fordf150 · 10-18-2011, 06:25 PM

Set my motor in my frame tonight.

wicky · 10-18-2011, 07:09 PM

HELLO
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flashed · 10-18-2011, 08:49 PM

I went to the bodyshop and looked at it today but it looked the same as the last several times I was there .

chevy71c10 · 10-18-2011, 09:20 PM

Cut out the rusted front cab support and floor pan. Watching ebfabman's cab repair DVD's again tonight to pickup on a few other tips/tricks. I seem to get more from them after I have been out there working in specific areas.

Thanks,

Bert W · 10-19-2011, 12:06 AM

I pulled the trans. out for a rebuild and unhooked everything to remove the engine this weekend.

10-14-2011, 07:09 PM	#1
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Sandblasted the frame today.... POR 15 is for tomorrow! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

10-14-2011, 08:12 PM	#2
mdaven@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Diana, TX Posts: 125	Re: What did you do to your truck today! New aluminum radiator arrived today. Installation due to happen tomorrow. It is a three-row with some interesting welding. Hoping for the best for under $200 plus shipping. It surely can't leak as fast as my brass radiator that someone shot with a small caliber rifle for some unknown reason. Attached Images

10-14-2011, 10:56 PM	#5
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put in the led bulb and clear dome lens from lmc __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

10-15-2011, 12:09 AM	#6
UNEASYRIDER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PHOENIX,ARIZONA Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today! REPLACED STOCK SIDE MARKERS WITH LED __________________ DON'T BUILD IT IF YOUR NOT GONA DRIVE IT!!

10-15-2011, 04:51 PM	#8
Rdrdave Broke and still trying Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 562	Re: What did you do to your truck today! CLRd the truck and came to the realization that it.ll be cheaper to replace hood, fenders, and a door than pay hours of labor. HA time to get widewhites! Posted via Mobile Device

10-15-2011, 06:03 PM	#9
trev1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Goodman,Mo Posts: 155	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed the outside and inside heater box. New heater core. Bought the coolant outlet neck and 180* thermostat. Have still got to find a radiator Will install the neck and thermostat tomorrow. I'll remember the camera and post pics tomorrow. Rdrdave... Where did you get yours from? Got any pics to post?

10-15-2011, 06:28 PM	#10
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! Champion off of E-Slay. I think it was $200 or $250 with 2-12" electric fans. I bought the relay and sensor separately, if I remember correctly. Like, about $50. Not running yet, so I have no real good info on it's cooling ability. I think it looks good. I had to use a big top clamp on the driver's side and a small top clamp on the pssgr's. I don't know why. A little trimming to fit just right...No big deal. Could have been my radiator core support. I don't even know what year it is...I think a 71. Or, maybe moving to a 3-row. Oops! pardon the middle pic. I was just sourcing the hose positions. Also, you can see the rad. came with a built-in tranny cooler. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

10-20-2011, 02:09 PM	#12
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 used it to drop off a golf cart to the Local High school! __________________ 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.

10-22-2011, 02:12 PM	#13
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! Checked all the tire pressures and found the fronts low so I added 5lbs to them. __________________ 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.

10-15-2011, 07:09 PM	#14
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,389	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cleaned the cab inside and out also scraped 41 years of grease and crud off the frame and washed it also!!!!!

10-16-2011, 12:39 AM	#15
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10-16-2011, 04:33 AM	#16
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: What did you do to your truck today! put some green paint over the white squares on the doors and gas filler area that was shaved because i was tire of looking at the white every time i walked into the garage and also fixed my exhaust hanger issue on both sides the correct way instead of using the cheap a$$ metal strap kit.....

10-16-2011, 09:47 AM	#17
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the bumpers off the blazer and undercoated the backside after sanding down the rust.... Then but em back together with all stainless hardware talk about $$$$ bolts and nuts __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-16-2011, 01:13 PM	#18
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove her for the first time in a couple of years. OK it was only a few yards around my back yard so I could get her into the right place to finally fit my camper shell (forgot to take any pictures as I had so much to do) Shell fits really nice which is a relief as it was an ebay buy. I just need to finish sorting out the top tailgate for it and refit it. I'm going to post up a seperate post though as I encountered a problem when driving her. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-16-2011, 01:36 PM	#19
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10-16-2011, 05:44 PM	#20
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! My son, twin 17 year old grandsons and I worked on my '67 swb stepper and one of my grandson's lwb '71. On my '67 swb stepper we mounted the master cylinder, hooked up the brake lines and bleed the system. Now my truck has disc brakes. We tried to put on a power booster but had the wrong bracket. Installed a front sway bar. Cut one coil off front springs. Replaced a bad outer tie-rod. Put new shocks on the front. On my grandson's '71 lwb the frame and front suspenion was cleaned and painted. I missed working on my truck last Sunday because I had minor surgery the day before. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

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10-18-2011, 08:49 PM	#23
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10-18-2011, 09:20 PM	#24
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cut out the rusted front cab support and floor pan. Watching ebfabman's cab repair DVD's again tonight to pickup on a few other tips/tricks. I seem to get more from them after I have been out there working in specific areas. Thanks, __________________ Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904

10-19-2011, 12:06 AM	#25
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