What did you get done? 04/20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 04-22-2008, 02:59 AM

I was on call this weekend, but I did manage to work around the house. I got me daily drivers cleaned up and did some minor maintaintance. I finished putting together the gazebo we bought along with the new outdoor furniture.

This morning I had yard duty.

What did you get done?

Low&Slow83 · 04-22-2008, 03:02 AM

Didn't do much. Installed a new idler arm that should have been replaced before i even bought the truck a year and a half ago and i spent a few hours cleaning the truck up. That was pretty much my weekend.

f.monroe · 04-22-2008, 03:07 AM

Attended two Soccer games on Sat . Finished installing the spindles on my 78 Sunday . Cleaned the garage while the truck was outside . Frank

**lolife99** · 04-22-2008, 03:31 AM

Went to the Super Chevy event this weekend in Memphis, TN. Found a few good deals in the swap meet area, and saw some sweet rides like this red '72 bagged on Coys.

S10Fan · 04-22-2008, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Went to the Super Chevy event this weekend in Memphis, TN. Found a few good deals in the swap meet area, and saw some sweet rides like this red '72 bagged on Coys.

Sweet Indeed!

Headed to Super Chevy in my neck of the woods this Saturday!

andresco50 · 04-22-2008, 03:55 AM

drop my truck 2 1/2 pics soon

72BlckButy · 04-22-2008, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Went to the Super Chevy event this weekend in Memphis, TN. Found a few good deals in the swap meet area, and saw some sweet rides like this red '72 bagged on Coys.

I hope you got more pics of this truck...

S10Fan · 04-22-2008, 03:32 AM

Made a junkyard run Saturday morning. Picked up a tilt column and the last piece of trim I needed to convert my 80 grill/headlight area to the 73-74 look. Oh, the column actually had the KEY in the ignition switch!! Also cleared out some junk from my garage.

On a sad note. I had to leave behind a perfect condition hood that was already removed from the donor truck. I drove my Mazda for the 85 mile round trip to the bone yard, wasn't planning on or thinking about a hood for the truck. I've never ever seen a good hood in this particular junkyard, not for a 73-80 Chevy. Broke my heart but I learned a long time ago that I can't bring everything home from the junkyard. No way I could get the hood in or attached to my compact car.

bigblock73 · 04-22-2008, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Attended two Soccer games on Sat . Finished installing the spindles on my 78 Sunday . Cleaned the garage while the truck was outside . Frank

FRANK.....NICE!!!

**old Rusty C10** · 04-22-2008, 04:51 AM

this was the first weekend that i was actually able to get anything truck related done...
I posted on general discussion about a car show me and the wife attended last night a real small one on rte 9 in old bridge nj with about fifty or so cars and few notable ones only one chevy truck and it was like a 67 or so
Today i got into my 82 to move it and she was dead as a doornail so i checked the cables and found my tester and discovered the battery was stone dead, which was kind of odd as ive never had any indication the battery was going SO i called my buddy who came over with his ameter and we discovered that the alternator was ok but my battery was bad SO we drove to the auto parts store and got a new battery and installed it. I did have a spark when i hooked up the positive side but we were thinking thats cause of the radio memory otherwise i have a short somewhere
While i was under the hood i decided now would be a good time to change the plugs i had bought last year, and i found out my #2 cylinder is oil fouled
I also changed the gas filter as the one i had was so old it had a brown tint to it
As i get to it ill be posting a question about the door handle covers as i also found some time to change my door panels or most of it on my passenger door. I didnt get to the drivers side yet and i still have to figure out how to set in the stainless steel pieces that i bought from Beater C10 and i still have to drill the holes to attach the carpeted bottom pieces for the door panels
hopefully ill see less of the orange on the door then lol
i also got my speaker brackets for the rear painted matte black
now im sitting here and watching my mets hopefully kick the phillies butts again

SSC's76 · 04-22-2008, 04:54 AM

Got the 383 put back togather still regreting taking it apart just for a look. Now Just need to figure out how to replace the 250 in the buick with a SBC.
Also found out why my truck was running like crap. I drained 2 gallons of water out of the gas tank. This crap was soo watered down it wouldent even kill the weeds in the back yard.

slash crashley · 04-22-2008, 06:11 AM

friday order a 12" kicker truck sub box and amp wiring kit off ebay. (seems sketchy, but we'll see)
researched drop kits and components ordered belltech drop shocks from stylin trucks hoping to take advantage of the 15% (later learned it didn't apply to any suspension parts, not just djm)

saturday went to the scrap yard with my step son. looking for a headliner i should have picked up 3 trips ago. ended up pulling a dual electric fan set up outta bonneville ($35) and a dual horn set-up out of an astro / safari. (very loud for $2.99)

ordered a 5/5 kit from stylin trucks (spindles and coils for the front and flip kit for the rear) i also ordered pinion shims, new U-bolts and 2" lowering shackles. i'm hoping i'll have everything i need to get the much needed slump in my truck. parts aren't expected to ship until may 9th.

sunday had to work but it was slow enough i was able to pull the old fan out and get the new electric dual fans wired up and jury rigged in place. took it for a short test ride and was very impressed.

overall it was a fairly productive weekend.

f.monroe: truck looks awesome. bravo.

jchav62 · 04-23-2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f.monroe

Attended two Soccer games on Sat . Finished installing the spindles on my 78 Sunday . Cleaned the garage while the truck was outside . Frank

SICK! I love it!!

EyeH8the24 · 04-22-2008, 03:04 AM

got my 700r4 installed !!!! worked in the yard,had a few beers !

Thumpin455 · 04-22-2008, 03:32 AM

Started the 72 Formula, finished rebuilding the C4 for the Cougar, did some minor stuff on the C10, tried to start the 70 GTO but its outa gas, collected more steel for the car rotisserie, ethanol still, and a couple windmills I am building for electric heat next winter.

Hopefully tomorrow will be nice enough I can get the trans in the Cougar to test fit the headers, and tear down a junk trailer for the channel steel in it. The sawzall is my friend..

8T3GMC · 04-22-2008, 04:02 AM

Friday and saturday I was out at the Grand Rod Run in Pigen Forge TN. My Brother Got top 25 at the show with his blue truck.

I also got my truck fixed. I was hot on the forge and My truck was over heating and I didn'pt know it til I got home late that night. I had water and anafreeze all over my engine compartment. So got a few parts after church went out to the show and then got home and went to work.
I also got 2 of my dads rims polished for his 2001 Chevy Truck.

Man I got a lot done today.

87Lowrider · 04-22-2008, 04:08 AM

Got the Headers / mufflers installed on the BBC in my '87 SWB. Primed the engine... good oil flow. Installed Starter. Still have ignition, accessories and radiator to install before I can fire it.

tds · 04-22-2008, 04:14 AM

got a headache trying to figure out my new blower system for the heater

Kixwy2 · 04-22-2008, 05:53 AM

Tinted the back window in my truck. Did an ok job for my first shot out, and man is it nice not to have the sun or some yahoo's lights on my back!

Russell · 04-22-2008, 06:03 AM

I hid inside, I should mention that 3 days ago it was 65F outside, and yesterday morning there was no snow on the ground.

Driving back to my apartment here in the city was quite the adventure. The highways around here are now made of polished ice. I was only moving around 15 - 20 mph tops, and even at those speeds and in 4x4 I was having trouble staying on the road. Even a slight wind was enough to make the truck slide! Absolutely unbelievably bad driving conditions, no one I've spoken with has ever seen this much ice on the highways around here, particularly half way through April!

bagged74 · 04-22-2008, 06:34 AM

Hi my name is Tracey, and I have a problem.

I dragged another one home this weekend.........and yes boys, its FOR SALE!!!

tvblazer78 · 04-22-2008, 03:29 PM

Tracey you know you better post pics ASAP and do in the blazer thead so I can find it again..

Thanks,
Trav

canadianc-10 · 04-22-2008, 09:02 PM

picked up 2 new pioneer subs and amp. finished building the sub box just in time to hibernate in the house for the rest of the weekend as we got the same weather as russel has. hopefully ill be able to fiberglass the box this weekend.

copperchevy · 04-22-2008, 09:14 PM

Bagged 74, was the guy seriously wanting 10. I was eyeballing it myself, but never went and looked at it. Prefer a stock one. What are your plans for it? Hopefully spray some color on it.

**Captkaos** · 04-23-2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged74

Hi my name is Tracey, and I have a problem.

DUDE, you got it BAD!!!

Frank... THAT IS SWEET!!!

All I really got done truck related was cutting down some crew cab doors for sending off to make matching rear custom door panels

04-22-2008, 02:59 AM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	What did you get done? 04/20 I was on call this weekend, but I did manage to work around the house. I got me daily drivers cleaned up and did some minor maintaintance. I finished putting together the gazebo we bought along with the new outdoor furniture. This morning I had yard duty. What did you get done? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-22-2008, 03:07 AM	#3
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Attended two Soccer games on Sat . Finished installing the spindles on my 78 Sunday . Cleaned the garage while the truck was outside . Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

04-22-2008, 03:31 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Went to the Super Chevy event this weekend in Memphis, TN. Found a few good deals in the swap meet area, and saw some sweet rides like this red '72 bagged on Coys. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-22-2008, 03:55 AM	#6
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 drop my truck 2 1/2 pics soon __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

04-22-2008, 03:32 AM	#8
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Made a junkyard run Saturday morning. Picked up a tilt column and the last piece of trim I needed to convert my 80 grill/headlight area to the 73-74 look. Oh, the column actually had the KEY in the ignition switch!! Also cleared out some junk from my garage. On a sad note. I had to leave behind a perfect condition hood that was already removed from the donor truck. I drove my Mazda for the 85 mile round trip to the bone yard, wasn't planning on or thinking about a hood for the truck. I've never ever seen a good hood in this particular junkyard, not for a 73-80 Chevy. Broke my heart but I learned a long time ago that I can't bring everything home from the junkyard. No way I could get the hood in or attached to my compact car. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

04-22-2008, 03:02 AM	#2
Low&Slow83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 109	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Didn't do much. Installed a new idler arm that should have been replaced before i even bought the truck a year and a half ago and i spent a few hours cleaning the truck up. That was pretty much my weekend. __________________ 1983 Chevrolet C10 - 1st car/ Daily Driver / Project 1995 Nissan 240SX - SOLD

04-22-2008, 04:51 AM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 this was the first weekend that i was actually able to get anything truck related done... I posted on general discussion about a car show me and the wife attended last night a real small one on rte 9 in old bridge nj with about fifty or so cars and few notable ones only one chevy truck and it was like a 67 or so Today i got into my 82 to move it and she was dead as a doornail so i checked the cables and found my tester and discovered the battery was stone dead, which was kind of odd as ive never had any indication the battery was going SO i called my buddy who came over with his ameter and we discovered that the alternator was ok but my battery was bad SO we drove to the auto parts store and got a new battery and installed it. I did have a spark when i hooked up the positive side but we were thinking thats cause of the radio memory otherwise i have a short somewhere While i was under the hood i decided now would be a good time to change the plugs i had bought last year, and i found out my #2 cylinder is oil fouled I also changed the gas filter as the one i had was so old it had a brown tint to it As i get to it ill be posting a question about the door handle covers as i also found some time to change my door panels or most of it on my passenger door. I didnt get to the drivers side yet and i still have to figure out how to set in the stainless steel pieces that i bought from Beater C10 and i still have to drill the holes to attach the carpeted bottom pieces for the door panels hopefully ill see less of the orange on the door then lol i also got my speaker brackets for the rear painted matte black now im sitting here and watching my mets hopefully kick the phillies butts again __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 04-22-2008 at 05:22 AM.

04-22-2008, 04:54 AM	#11
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Got the 383 put back togather still regreting taking it apart just for a look. Now Just need to figure out how to replace the 250 in the buick with a SBC. Also found out why my truck was running like crap. I drained 2 gallons of water out of the gas tank. This crap was soo watered down it wouldent even kill the weeds in the back yard. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

04-22-2008, 06:11 AM	#12
slash crashley lucky knuckles Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orlando, florida Posts: 124	friday order a 12" kicker truck sub box and amp wiring kit off ebay. (seems sketchy, but we'll see) researched drop kits and components ordered belltech drop shocks from stylin trucks hoping to take advantage of the 15% (later learned it didn't apply to any suspension parts, not just djm) saturday went to the scrap yard with my step son. looking for a headliner i should have picked up 3 trips ago. ended up pulling a dual electric fan set up outta bonneville ($35) and a dual horn set-up out of an astro / safari. (very loud for $2.99) ordered a 5/5 kit from stylin trucks (spindles and coils for the front and flip kit for the rear) i also ordered pinion shims, new U-bolts and 2" lowering shackles. i'm hoping i'll have everything i need to get the much needed slump in my truck. parts aren't expected to ship until may 9th. sunday had to work but it was slow enough i was able to pull the old fan out and get the new electric dual fans wired up and jury rigged in place. took it for a short test ride and was very impressed. overall it was a fairly productive weekend. f.monroe: truck looks awesome. bravo.

04-22-2008, 03:04 AM	#14
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 got my 700r4 installed !!!! worked in the yard,had a few beers !

04-22-2008, 03:32 AM	#15
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Started the 72 Formula, finished rebuilding the C4 for the Cougar, did some minor stuff on the C10, tried to start the 70 GTO but its outa gas, collected more steel for the car rotisserie, ethanol still, and a couple windmills I am building for electric heat next winter. Hopefully tomorrow will be nice enough I can get the trans in the Cougar to test fit the headers, and tear down a junk trailer for the channel steel in it. The sawzall is my friend.. __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

04-22-2008, 04:02 AM	#16
8T3GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sevierville,TN Posts: 138	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Friday and saturday I was out at the Grand Rod Run in Pigen Forge TN. My Brother Got top 25 at the show with his blue truck. I also got my truck fixed. I was hot on the forge and My truck was over heating and I didn'pt know it til I got home late that night. I had water and anafreeze all over my engine compartment. So got a few parts after church went out to the show and then got home and went to work. I also got 2 of my dads rims polished for his 2001 Chevy Truck. Man I got a lot done today. __________________ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son to who ever believed shall not perish but have eternal life. Red 8T3 10/2/10 2/29/12 Gracie-Jo PAK-MAN.

04-22-2008, 04:08 AM	#17
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Got the Headers / mufflers installed on the BBC in my '87 SWB. Primed the engine... good oil flow. Installed Starter. Still have ignition, accessories and radiator to install before I can fire it. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

04-22-2008, 04:14 AM	#18
tds Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 191	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 got a headache trying to figure out my new blower system for the heater __________________ 1981 - C-10 SCSB Planning on putting this thing on it's rocker!

04-22-2008, 05:53 AM	#19
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Tinted the back window in my truck. Did an ok job for my first shot out, and man is it nice not to have the sun or some yahoo's lights on my back! Attached Images __________________ 1974 GMC C-10; my new addiction 1998 4 Runner; daily driver Last edited by Kixwy2; 04-22-2008 at 06:01 AM.



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04-22-2008, 06:03 AM	#20
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 I hid inside, I should mention that 3 days ago it was 65F outside, and yesterday morning there was no snow on the ground. Driving back to my apartment here in the city was quite the adventure. The highways around here are now made of polished ice. I was only moving around 15 - 20 mph tops, and even at those speeds and in 4x4 I was having trouble staying on the road. Even a slight wind was enough to make the truck slide! Absolutely unbelievably bad driving conditions, no one I've spoken with has ever seen this much ice on the highways around here, particularly half way through April! Attached Images __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-22-2008, 06:34 AM	#21
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Hi my name is Tracey, and I have a problem. I dragged another one home this weekend.........and yes boys, its FOR SALE!!! Attached Images

04-22-2008, 03:29 PM	#22
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Tracey you know you better post pics ASAP and do in the blazer thead so I can find it again.. Thanks, Trav __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

04-22-2008, 09:02 PM	#23
canadianc-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: brooks Posts: 130	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 picked up 2 new pioneer subs and amp. finished building the sub box just in time to hibernate in the house for the rest of the weekend as we got the same weather as russel has. hopefully ill be able to fiberglass the box this weekend.

04-22-2008, 09:14 PM	#24
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: What did you get done? 04/20 Bagged 74, was the guy seriously wanting 10. I was eyeballing it myself, but never went and looked at it. Prefer a stock one. What are your plans for it? Hopefully spray some color on it. __________________ Mexican

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