What did you do to your truck today part III - Page 86 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jbgroby · 03-05-2016, 08:18 PM

....got a great group picture of the whole reason I'm fixing the truck up. Our future 'bolters.......

**Chevy Fleetside** · 03-05-2016, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backpayne

Whoa! I need to do the led mod to my cluster. I can barely see anything. Is there a how-to on this?

Awesome!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331509299927 Just replace the bulbs with these. It Is as easy as that. Here is another thread on it. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=698647

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 03-05-2016, 10:21 PM

My long stepside sides arrived from mar-k yesterday. Very impressed with the 2 day shipping and the quality packaging/crating. And as always extremely happy with the parts!!

Lugnutz65 · 03-05-2016, 10:30 PM

Sealed up the 230ci today. Working with gaskets and sealer is stressful for me. Glad it's over. I also set/adjusted the valve lash today. For me, a lot less stressful.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 03-05-2016, 10:35 PM

Today we got busy priming my new bed sides and painting my front fenders, front bed panel, tailgate, rear cross sill and cowls.

Hilandr451 · 03-06-2016, 09:40 AM

Oooh pretty shineys!! Put my overtime to work - finally bought the pulley/bracket kit I needed when I did the front end swap!

Before shot.

After. Got rid of a cool period correct but cumbersome fan shroud. We'll see how that little fan works in Houston traffic. I might have to go to a bigger unit with a built-in shroud.

Oh yeah, I stuck a new carb in there while I was at it

Hilandr451 · 03-06-2016, 09:49 AM

Well I finally got around to replacing the bed wood in my '66 C-20. We got all the boards sealed and the new rails treated and coated with POR15.

my nosy neighbor comes over while these were drying and says "don't those go the other way? " well at least he's got a sense of humor!

Mrs. Hilander even got into the action!

Hilandr451 · 03-06-2016, 10:54 AM

and the fun begins.......

One side and one wheel tub off, work resumes on tearing down the rest of the bed.

Cutting and grinding....

....and grinding and cutting.

Hilandr451 · 03-06-2016, 11:37 AM

cleaned up the cross braces and started on the tubs.

Got the cross braces treated and coated with POR15.

got everything fitted on the truck but I ran out of daylight.

jbgroby · 03-06-2016, 01:40 PM

Hill

I sent you a PM.

robber grin · 03-07-2016, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy2tom

Hoods look in good after your mods

Thanks Tom

robber grin · 03-07-2016, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forestb

I think I got my tail lights figured out.

Something about these bullets is irresistible but I eventually went back to stock on my fleet side... yours looks good!

vin63 · 03-07-2016, 09:26 PM

I got the driver side moldings installed...

forestb · 03-08-2016, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robber grin

Something about these bullets is irresistible but I eventually went back to stock on my fleet side... yours looks good!

They are, arn't they. I am just worried they might not mach the style of my truck. Yours looked coo also.

jbgroby · 03-12-2016, 06:13 PM

Finished the bed!!!

robber grin · 03-12-2016, 07:49 PM

some hood work, adjustment, various trim scenarios and the drivers side door panel DONE

After all the deliberation 60 WON

Lugnutz65 · 03-12-2016, 08:43 PM

Put the 230ci on the engine run stand and gave it a test run. Here's the VIDEO.

Grizz1963 · 03-13-2016, 06:05 PM

Got this email earlier........

All I can say is Roll on weekend....!!

Though, saying that, Saturday is kind of reserved and Sunday I will be in Essex at the NSRA Swapmeet.

Hope to find a few bits there, including a thermostat housing.

robber grin · 03-14-2016, 10:42 PM

Assembled Passenger Side Door this evening, pulled the junk bench seat, started mechanical assembly on the van tilt... getting ready for wheel.

Installed the Passenger Side Door Panel and arm-rest.

Good night

sharkskinman · 03-15-2016, 11:28 AM

Found the last piece to my horn button (it was under the seat and rusty) guessing PO took wheel off for some reason and installed universal button) Rewiring it today
Installed Street sign sun visors
Need to replace passenger E brake cable (drill out frame rail holder)
And order piston and rings to replace #1

doublebeetx · 03-17-2016, 02:22 PM

Been working on my truck more the last couple of weeks. Tired of talking about it. Front half of frame is clean and coated in POR. Almost finished with putting new bushings under the cab. My friend sprayed color and matte clear on the motor and transmission yesterday evening. Next step is to move the crossmember forward to center the front wheels then fabricate the mount for rack and pinion. After that, put in the motor/trans and start wiring. I ordered the harness from PSI yesterday, can't wait to get it !

Northwest Outlaw · 03-17-2016, 02:59 PM

Finally got around to cleaning the engine bay. Primer on it now, then paint, then new MC and at some point the engine will make it's way back in there

dwcardfan · 03-17-2016, 07:22 PM

Drove it to town.

oldies1938 · 03-17-2016, 10:02 PM

Just got my updated wiring harness from MCB Matt....hopefully i will getting it installed this week

65Gregg · 03-17-2016, 10:18 PM

Used mine to pick up my engine from the machine shop

03-05-2016, 08:18 PM	#2126
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III ....got a great group picture of the whole reason I'm fixing the truck up. Our future 'bolters....... Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-05-2016, 10:21 PM	#2128
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III My long stepside sides arrived from mar-k yesterday. Very impressed with the 2 day shipping and the quality packaging/crating. And as always extremely happy with the parts!! Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

03-05-2016, 10:30 PM	#2129
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Sealed up the 230ci today. Working with gaskets and sealer is stressful for me. Glad it's over. I also set/adjusted the valve lash today. For me, a lot less stressful. Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

03-05-2016, 10:35 PM	#2130
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Today we got busy priming my new bed sides and painting my front fenders, front bed panel, tailgate, rear cross sill and cowls. Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more

03-06-2016, 09:40 AM	#2131
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Oooh pretty shineys!! Put my overtime to work - finally bought the pulley/bracket kit I needed when I did the front end swap! Before shot. After. Got rid of a cool period correct but cumbersome fan shroud. We'll see how that little fan works in Houston traffic. I might have to go to a bigger unit with a built-in shroud. Oh yeah, I stuck a new carb in there while I was at it __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com Last edited by Hilandr451; 03-06-2016 at 09:53 AM.

03-06-2016, 09:49 AM	#2132
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Well I finally got around to replacing the bed wood in my '66 C-20. We got all the boards sealed and the new rails treated and coated with POR15. my nosy neighbor comes over while these were drying and says "don't those go the other way? " well at least he's got a sense of humor! Mrs. Hilander even got into the action! __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com Last edited by Hilandr451; 03-06-2016 at 10:07 AM.

03-06-2016, 10:54 AM	#2133
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III and the fun begins....... One side and one wheel tub off, work resumes on tearing down the rest of the bed. Cutting and grinding.... ....and grinding and cutting. __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com

03-06-2016, 11:37 AM	#2134
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III cleaned up the cross braces and started on the tubs. Got the cross braces treated and coated with POR15. got everything fitted on the truck but I ran out of daylight. __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com

03-06-2016, 01:40 PM	#2135
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Hill I sent you a PM. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-07-2016, 09:26 PM	#2138
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III I got the driver side moldings installed... __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

03-12-2016, 06:13 PM	#2140
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finished the bed!!! Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

03-12-2016, 07:49 PM	#2141
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III some hood work, adjustment, various trim scenarios and the drivers side door panel DONE After all the deliberation 60 WON Attached Images

03-12-2016, 08:43 PM	#2142
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Put the 230ci on the engine run stand and gave it a test run. Here's the VIDEO. __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

03-13-2016, 06:05 PM	#2143
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,576	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Got this email earlier........ All I can say is Roll on weekend....!! Though, saying that, Saturday is kind of reserved and Sunday I will be in Essex at the NSRA Swapmeet. Hope to find a few bits there, including a thermostat housing. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

03-14-2016, 10:42 PM	#2144
robber grin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sunny Youngwood PA Posts: 463	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Assembled Passenger Side Door this evening, pulled the junk bench seat, started mechanical assembly on the van tilt... getting ready for wheel. Installed the Passenger Side Door Panel and arm-rest. Good night Attached Images



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03-15-2016, 11:28 AM	#2145
sharkskinman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: new orleans Posts: 302	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Found the last piece to my horn button (it was under the seat and rusty) guessing PO took wheel off for some reason and installed universal button) Rewiring it today Installed Street sign sun visors Need to replace passenger E brake cable (drill out frame rail holder) And order piston and rings to replace #1

03-17-2016, 02:22 PM	#2146
doublebeetx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chandler,Tx Posts: 78	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Been working on my truck more the last couple of weeks. Tired of talking about it. Front half of frame is clean and coated in POR. Almost finished with putting new bushings under the cab. My friend sprayed color and matte clear on the motor and transmission yesterday evening. Next step is to move the crossmember forward to center the front wheels then fabricate the mount for rack and pinion. After that, put in the motor/trans and start wiring. I ordered the harness from PSI yesterday, can't wait to get it !

03-17-2016, 02:59 PM	#2147
Northwest Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 228	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Finally got around to cleaning the engine bay. Primer on it now, then paint, then new MC and at some point the engine will make it's way back in there Attached Images __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache "BoomStick" -First build, lots of plans, little experience. What's the worst that could happen? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694506

03-17-2016, 07:22 PM	#2148
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Drove it to town. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

03-17-2016, 10:02 PM	#2149
oldies1938 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: chino hills ca Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Just got my updated wiring harness from MCB Matt....hopefully i will getting it installed this week Attached Images __________________ MY 66 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667780

03-17-2016, 10:18 PM	#2150
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: What did you do to your truck today part III Used mine to pick up my engine from the machine shop Attached Images __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

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