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Bull72 · 10-19-2011, 12:45 AM

Had the beast detailed inside and out. Got the engine bay cleaned up as well, then cruised it around in the beautiful weather with the top off baby!

RossRinSD · 10-19-2011, 02:18 PM

I rattled canned my door jambs... I did a quickie primer/sealer job about a year ago to get it all the same color and to fix some minor bodywork. Its far from perfect but at least it is presentable. I'm really thinking about dropping the truck off to get a simple single stage paint job. The cheap places can do it for what I'd pay in materials and they'll get way better results.

I've had them paint cars before, and they don't take ANYTHING off the car, just mask it. Way better results if I strip it down real good first. Then probably have the sign shop put on some vinyl stripes or do a half wrap.
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ryanroo · 10-19-2011, 10:12 PM

swept the floor under and around it so the garage will be presentable when my electrician friend comes friday to set me up with 220v. finally have a welder and air compressor so the fun can begin in earnest.

i was going to run the conduit and conductor myself but he sugggested that he could do it if i would put subframe connectors in his Demon in trade. sounds good to me.

ryan

Shyguy · 10-20-2011, 01:46 PM

The build of my '67 swb stepper has kind of hit a snag so progress will be slow. My son, the mechanic, is now out of a job so he has to spend his time working on a couple of projects so he can sell them. I have decided to help him and delay the '67 build some. I will be able to work mine some now and then.

Saturday we are going to move my '67 from his shop to my garage.

Shyguy · 10-22-2011, 05:01 PM

Today we put the new poly cab bushings on my '67 swb stepper. It was quite a chore because the new ones did not come with the right washers for the top. We managed to salvage the old ones and reuse them.

We loaded it up on my son's trailer and brought it out here to the farm and put it in my garage. I will have to move things around a little to be able to work on it, but I think it can be done.

We got one of my grandson's '73 SS Malibu started and he drove it around the yard a little. Not long ago he got a good deal on it, he paid $600 for it. It does not have a lot of rust, just the rear quarter panels.

Then we cleaned and painted the firewall on the '71 swb my son is fixing up to sell some day. He sold his '72 Chevelle yesterday.

Then we finished the day by sitting in the garage and shooting the breeze about what to do tomorrow. All in all a great day working with my son and one of my twin 17 year old grandsons.

57larry · 10-22-2011, 06:41 PM

I cleaned up the back yard, loaded the junk into the 72 and drove it to the dump with my son-in-law. Had to feed him, took him to McDonalds

**Tim Christian** · 10-22-2011, 09:16 PM

Got the frame painted and pressured washed the bed and front clip.

Mayo · 10-28-2011, 07:04 PM

I installed my new led taglight today, the gauge lights are next.

Pont406 · 10-22-2011, 10:07 PM

installed correct air cleaner.

fastwillie 696969 · 10-22-2011, 10:09 PM

stared and amired it

Slick67 · 10-23-2011, 02:24 AM

Let my brother drive it around the block, sweatin bullets the whole time.

Bennett68C10 · 10-23-2011, 12:28 PM

Bolted on some of my go fast goodies.

magwakeenercew2jh · 10-23-2011, 12:39 PM

That's beautiful, Bennett. REALLY beautiful!

I've been diverted for a few days. Had to go pick up my newly built ride in Santa Cruz.

Lots to do on the truck. And winter's going to be closing in (again). But I'm only one guy.

Bennett68C10 · 10-23-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

That's beautiful, Bennett. REALLY beautiful!

I've been diverted for a few days. Had to go pick up my newly built ride in Santa Cruz.

Lots to do on the truck. And winter's going to be closing in (again). But I'm only one guy.

Thankyou I appreciate it
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srvivor71 · 10-23-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Bolted on some of my go fast goodies.

Gorgeous!

srvivor71 · 10-23-2011, 08:36 PM

FINALLY got my brake lights fixed! Turns out the problem was a bad turn signal switch. Between this and my never ending horn problems, I know WAY more about the steering column now than I ever dreamed of or wanted to. Oh, and if you are going to replace the brake light switch in one of these trucks, do it while you're young, before you get bi-focals and arthritis

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Bennett68C10 · 10-23-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by srvivor71

Gorgeous!

Thankyou srvivor71
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ChumBucket · 10-24-2011, 10:58 PM

1. Welded "fish plate" and strips where I cut down the LWB to make a SWB
2. Sandblasted the frame, UCA, LCA, rear end, control arms
3. Primed my porterbuilt goodies
4. Ordered my new wiring harness
5. Argued with myself (again) about which air management system to buy
6. Argued with myself (again) about which wheels to buy

RossRinSD · 10-24-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChumBucket

1. Welded "fish plate" and strips where I cut down the LWB to make a SWB
2. Sandblasted the frame, UCA, LCA, rear end, control arms
3. Primed my porterbuilt goodies
4. Ordered my new wiring harness
5. Argued with myself (again) about which air management system to buy
6. Argued with myself (again) about which wheels to buy

Do you have any pics of your shortbed conversion? Kinda interested in where you made the cuts and how exactly you did it.

AustinScott · 10-25-2011, 11:14 PM

I tore the frontend apart... Installing power 5-lug Front Disc conversion

My son Removed the A-arms, & help me install the new power booster & front brake lines for mock up.
I'll post those picture later.

Scott

**allchevy58** · 10-28-2011, 01:12 AM

Had to replace fan clutch tonight after work. It was working fine, not loose or spinning free last week when I replaced radiator, all hoses and thermostat.

**allchevy58** · 10-29-2011, 01:30 AM

Had A/C recharged today. New hoses and fittings didn't leak, nice cold air again.

Steve Hafner · 10-29-2011, 07:42 AM

. . . .

After three LONG years, I finally got it back from it's restoration. We took it to a local cruise and it's now back in the garage where it belongs.

Now, I have to start doing all the "little" things that needed to be finished before it left !!!

. . . .

re1 · 10-29-2011, 10:30 PM

Took the old steel bumper off and put a new chrome one on,
the truck came from the factory with a chrome bumper so just getting it back to stock.

ItsRandy · 10-30-2011, 12:50 AM

Replaced the front panel in my bed. The old one was pretty bent from 40+ years of stuff sliding from the back and slamming into the front of the bed when ya' stomped on the brakes. Funny thing...the old bent panel fit better then the new Taiwan replacement. Go figure!

10-19-2011, 12:45 AM	#1
Bull72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 209	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Had the beast detailed inside and out. Got the engine bay cleaned up as well, then cruised it around in the beautiful weather with the top off baby! 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

10-19-2011, 02:18 PM	#2
RossRinSD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I rattled canned my door jambs... I did a quickie primer/sealer job about a year ago to get it all the same color and to fix some minor bodywork. Its far from perfect but at least it is presentable. I'm really thinking about dropping the truck off to get a simple single stage paint job. The cheap places can do it for what I'd pay in materials and they'll get way better results. I've had them paint cars before, and they don't take ANYTHING off the car, just mask it. Way better results if I strip it down real good first. Then probably have the sign shop put on some vinyl stripes or do a half wrap. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy K10 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 1998 Chevy Camaro Z28 2004 Chevy Silverado 2010 Chevy Colorado

10-19-2011, 10:12 PM	#3
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: What did you do to your truck today! swept the floor under and around it so the garage will be presentable when my electrician friend comes friday to set me up with 220v. finally have a welder and air compressor so the fun can begin in earnest. i was going to run the conduit and conductor myself but he sugggested that he could do it if i would put subframe connectors in his Demon in trade. sounds good to me. ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

10-20-2011, 01:46 PM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! The build of my '67 swb stepper has kind of hit a snag so progress will be slow. My son, the mechanic, is now out of a job so he has to spend his time working on a couple of projects so he can sell them. I have decided to help him and delay the '67 build some. I will be able to work mine some now and then. Saturday we are going to move my '67 from his shop to my garage. __________________ '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.

10-22-2011, 05:01 PM	#5
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Today we put the new poly cab bushings on my '67 swb stepper. It was quite a chore because the new ones did not come with the right washers for the top. We managed to salvage the old ones and reuse them. We loaded it up on my son's trailer and brought it out here to the farm and put it in my garage. I will have to move things around a little to be able to work on it, but I think it can be done. We got one of my grandson's '73 SS Malibu started and he drove it around the yard a little. Not long ago he got a good deal on it, he paid $600 for it. It does not have a lot of rust, just the rear quarter panels. Then we cleaned and painted the firewall on the '71 swb my son is fixing up to sell some day. He sold his '72 Chevelle yesterday. Then we finished the day by sitting in the garage and shooting the breeze about what to do tomorrow. All in all a great day working with my son and one of my twin 17 year old grandsons. __________________ '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.

10-22-2011, 06:41 PM	#6
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I cleaned up the back yard, loaded the junk into the 72 and drove it to the dump with my son-in-law. Had to feed him, took him to McDonalds

10-22-2011, 09:16 PM	#7
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,389	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the frame painted and pressured washed the bed and front clip.

10-28-2011, 07:04 PM	#8
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed my new led taglight today, the gauge lights are next. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

10-22-2011, 10:07 PM	#9
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: What did you do to your truck today! installed correct air cleaner. Attached Images

10-22-2011, 10:09 PM	#10
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! stared and amired 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

10-23-2011, 02:24 AM	#11
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Let my brother drive it around the block, sweatin bullets the whole time. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

10-23-2011, 12:28 PM	#12
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Bolted on some of my go fast goodies. Attached Images __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-23-2011, 12:39 PM	#13
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! That's beautiful, Bennett. REALLY beautiful! I've been diverted for a few days. Had to go pick up my newly built ride in Santa Cruz. Lots to do on the truck. And winter's going to be closing in (again). But I'm only one guy. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

10-23-2011, 08:36 PM	#16
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 456	Re: What did you do to your truck today! FINALLY got my brake lights fixed! Turns out the problem was a bad turn signal switch. Between this and my never ending horn problems, I know WAY more about the steering column now than I ever dreamed of or wanted to. Oh, and if you are going to replace the brake light switch in one of these trucks, do it while you're young, before you get bi-focals and arthritis .

10-24-2011, 10:58 PM	#18
ChumBucket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Franklin, Tennessee Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your truck today! 1. Welded "fish plate" and strips where I cut down the LWB to make a SWB 2. Sandblasted the frame, UCA, LCA, rear end, control arms 3. Primed my porterbuilt goodies 4. Ordered my new wiring harness 5. Argued with myself (again) about which air management system to buy 6. Argued with myself (again) about which wheels to buy



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10-25-2011, 11:14 PM	#20
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I tore the frontend apart... Installing power 5-lug Front Disc conversion My son Removed the A-arms, & help me install the new power booster & front brake lines for mock up. I'll post those picture later. Scott

10-28-2011, 01:12 AM	#21
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Had to replace fan clutch tonight after work. It was working fine, not loose or spinning free last week when I replaced radiator, all hoses and thermostat. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

10-29-2011, 01:30 AM	#22
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Had A/C recharged today. New hoses and fittings didn't leak, nice cold air again. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

10-29-2011, 07:42 AM	#23
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: What did you do to your truck today! . . . . After three LONG years, I finally got it back from it's restoration. We took it to a local cruise and it's now back in the garage where it belongs. Now, I have to start doing all the "little" things that needed to be finished before it left !!! . . . . Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

10-29-2011, 10:30 PM	#24
re1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 444	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took the old steel bumper off and put a new chrome one on, the truck came from the factory with a chrome bumper so just getting it back to stock. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander 1972 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Medium Green

10-30-2011, 12:50 AM	#25
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Replaced the front panel in my bed. The old one was pretty bent from 40+ years of stuff sliding from the back and slamming into the front of the bed when ya' stomped on the brakes. Funny thing...the old bent panel fit better then the new Taiwan replacement. Go figure!

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