what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**old Rusty C10** · 04-12-2009, 08:18 PM

i didnt do much truck related except finalize some deals for parts on the 82 other than that it was a weekend of baseball and eating yall??

vern350 · 04-12-2009, 08:43 PM

Bought a 87 plow truck friday. Finished writing up 3 labs and started to study for final exams coming up. Had lots of eats today with the family over and plenty of good times.

flamingbig10 · 04-12-2009, 11:15 PM

During the week I finally got my seats, used sheet metal with the factory dash bezel, and Today I hung out with my family

SCOTI · 04-12-2009, 11:22 PM

I got the frame for my RetroRod project flipped-over on my homemade 'jig' to finish up the welding on the bottom side of things. I spent the rest of Saturday aquiring all the necessary tools & hardware needed to finish installing some crown moulding for a spare bedroom in the house, washed the 02 TransAm & the 74 (they were both filthy). I then headed out to RedLine raceway for some "9in Tire-Madness" 1/8 mile racing but the sky opened up right as the event was about to kick-off.

After putting in a few hours @ work this morning, we spent the afternoon @ my GF's parents for some Easter grub & quality time w/her family.

Square84 · 04-12-2009, 11:24 PM

Big10 that interior is looking good,your rewards card looks like it sees a good amount of use. i spent the weekend being to embarrassed to drive my suburban because it sounds like crap. should be getting it fixed tomorrow then all will be well. I aslo spent $500 on all new weatherstripping and ordered some drop shackles to get the rearend down a little bit.

DirtyLarry · 04-12-2009, 11:41 PM

Helped a buddy apply Dupli-Color roll on bedliner in a Dodge Ramcharger. He worked on prepping it for about 2 weeks and the final project turned out really nice. That bedliner stuff will kill ya though. Wow, is it very pungent! Talk about a free buzz..

If you ever use this stuff try to keep the garage door open when applying it.

*78 Chevyrado* · 04-12-2009, 11:55 PM

I got my tailgate protector put on and I got my new (to me) lista box and spent most of the time cleaning it up and getting the top, lock, and vise mounted as well as cleaning out all the drawer bearings. The box wasn't a bad deal at all. It was used but in perfect working order, a few scratches here and there and I got a $1500 box for $80. Yay me!

The vise isn't bolted down and it isn't cleaned yet in this pic

69BBsuburban · 04-13-2009, 09:57 AM

Busy weekend....painted these two bodies for some freinds..

Also welded a new patch panel on my wife's '66 Impala that I'd been putting off for quite awhile...haha!

flamingbig10 · 04-13-2009, 11:23 AM

[QUOTE=Square84;3253802]Big10 that interior is looking good,your rewards card looks like it sees a good amount of use.
Thanks square, the upholstery just cost me materials, which was about $80

bigblock73 · 04-13-2009, 12:59 PM

69bbsuburban, I love the old Tamiya's! The paintjobs look great!

J_PEPIN87 · 04-13-2009, 02:25 PM

Replaced all four tie rod ends and the gear box that i bought from a board member.hopefully will get it aligned today. Also replaced my ignition switch.

JohnC · 04-13-2009, 02:38 PM

Mother Nature washed the trucks for me, and other than that not a thing, but hang with family!

69BBsuburban · 04-13-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

69bbsuburban, I love the old Tamiya's! The paintjobs look great!

Thanks man! Yeah, these were painted for some freinds with scale crawlers.
I have a Tamiya Toyota scaler that's a candy green with pearlescence..... and Brat body I'll be painting up soon.

Manbearpig · 04-13-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

Helped a buddy apply Dupli-Color roll on bedliner in a Dodge Ramcharger. He worked on prepping it for about 2 weeks and the final project turned out really nice. That bedliner stuff will kill ya though. Wow, is it very pungent! Talk about a free buzz..

If you ever use this stuff try to keep the garage door open when applying it.

Mannnn that stuff blows.

I preped all the stuff i lined and its chipping off like crazy

c10addict · 04-13-2009, 04:02 PM

I drove down to Virginia to pick up my latest edition to my truck family... I can not wait to get this thing on the ground and add all my personal touches!! Yesterday I ate WAY TOO MUCH!!!

JohnC · 04-13-2009, 04:49 PM

Are you leaving the paint and body the way it is? I really like that look on those trucks.

c10addict · 04-13-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Are you leaving the paint and body the way it is? I really like that look on those trucks.

Paint and body are done!! Can not buy that look... I am going to throw the body on a bagged s-10 frame...

Dapper Dan · 04-13-2009, 05:18 PM

Changed my oil, burned my arm on the header, overfilled tranny fluid and had to suck it out the dipstick. At least it didn't taste too bad! All and all it was a pretty good weekend

74 C-30 · 04-13-2009, 05:35 PM

i got the old one ton started and moved on sunday. my dad was looking at me and said let out the clutch and i told him i had...the clutch is so weak he had to push me to get it going...lol time for a new one!

morcey2 · 04-13-2009, 10:22 PM

I scrounged around a couple of junk yards looking for stuff. Made 2 very valuable discoveries.

1. Junkyards think that everything they have is solid gold. Case in point, a used Edelbrock 3701 manifold. It's sitting in a wrecked blazer whose engine is in pretty good shape. I asked how much it was: $30. It might be worth half that in just scrap aluminum. I just got the distributor pulled and the owner came up and said "Oh. That one is $140. I didn't know you wanted that one." They're only $165 new!
Second example, second junk yard. I asked how much the dead/corroded/ancient Quadrajets were. "$50 if they're on the car. $40 if I've already pulled them." I just want them for the metering rods, hangers, and jets. He has a pile of probably 20 that haven't moved in 10 years.

2nd discovery: A 68 or 69 Buick 430 complete from carb to oil-pan. They want $150 for it. It's been there for a couple of years, but it's sheltered and out of the way inside the bed of a truck w/ a shell.
I found a complete 1967 Skylark 2-door sedan body/frame that's missing the rear end and engine/tranny, but other than that it's in really good shape. I've almost got the guy talked into selling it to me. Been working on it for about a year. I also know where a 1968 12-bolt rear is in a 4-door skylark that I know I can get. So 12-bolt rear, 200-4R tranny (seriously beefed up), 430 engine (TA Performance intake and headers). Front and rear disc brakes, lowered very slightly w/ a good handling suspension. I'm drooling just thinking about it.

With all that torque, maybe I should just put it in a truck!

Matt

D13 · 04-14-2009, 05:56 AM

Swapped out the calipers on the 87, still have a bad pull right on braking. Discovered that fluid will run out the right hose but not the left, so time for a new left hose. Spent 3 hours degreasing the LF tube (the truck was undercoated with grease!), discovered that the tube nut is 3/8 (all the rears are metric!) and that my 3/8 wrench hits the frame. Did get the prop valve end free. Oh, and the hose is held to the frame by a 15/16 nut that I cna't get loose with an open end and have to remove the line to get a socket on.
Other than that, drove the tractor around the yard (new raised garden in process), hung doors, and vistited in-laws.
Can't wait to get the brakes sorted on the 87 and start driving it!

TexasJeff · 04-14-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10addict

I drove down to Virginia to pick up my latest edition to my truck family... I can not wait to get this thing on the ground and add all my personal touches!! Yesterday I ate WAY TOO MUCH!!!

C10addict that is one sweet truck, I have been thinking that the late 40's early 50's models would be my next project too, I am so jealous!!!!!

c10addict · 04-14-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasJeff

C10addict that is one sweet truck, I have been thinking that the late 40's early 50's models would be my next project too, I am so jealous!!!!!

Thanks man... I will start a build thread soon!

rod86 · 04-14-2009, 08:39 AM

i actualy did somthing to mine this weekend, i took the cab off, removed the fuel lines, all the brake lines and the shockies..

BigDaddyDave · 04-14-2009, 08:43 AM

Saturday was very nice here in North Carolina. I got all of my daily drivers washed and put some Dynomat on the doors of my truck. This stuff is awesome! I cleaned the carpet in the truck, looks much better. Took my wife and daughter out for a great dinner. All in all, it was a nice weekend.

04-12-2009, 08:18 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition i didnt do much truck related except finalize some deals for parts on the 82 other than that it was a weekend of baseball and eating yall?? __________________ 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!!

04-12-2009, 08:43 PM	#2
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Re: what did you get done Easter 09 Edition Bought a 87 plow truck friday. Finished writing up 3 labs and started to study for final exams coming up. Had lots of eats today with the family over and plenty of good times.

04-12-2009, 11:15 PM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: what did you get done Easter 09 Edition During the week I finally got my seats, used sheet metal with the factory dash bezel, and Today I hung out with my family __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-12-2009, 11:22 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,136	Re: what did you get done Easter 09 Edition I got the frame for my RetroRod project flipped-over on my homemade 'jig' to finish up the welding on the bottom side of things. I spent the rest of Saturday aquiring all the necessary tools & hardware needed to finish installing some crown moulding for a spare bedroom in the house, washed the 02 TransAm & the 74 (they were both filthy). I then headed out to RedLine raceway for some "9in Tire-Madness" 1/8 mile racing but the sky opened up right as the event was about to kick-off. After putting in a few hours @ work this morning, we spent the afternoon @ my GF's parents for some Easter grub & quality time w/her family. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-12-2009, 11:24 PM	#5
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: what did you get done Easter 09 Edition Big10 that interior is looking good,your rewards card looks like it sees a good amount of use. i spent the weekend being to embarrassed to drive my suburban because it sounds like crap. should be getting it fixed tomorrow then all will be well. I aslo spent $500 on all new weatherstripping and ordered some drop shackles to get the rearend down a little bit. __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

04-12-2009, 11:41 PM	#6
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: what did you get done Easter 09 Edition Helped a buddy apply Dupli-Color roll on bedliner in a Dodge Ramcharger. He worked on prepping it for about 2 weeks and the final project turned out really nice. That bedliner stuff will kill ya though. Wow, is it very pungent! Talk about a free buzz.. If you ever use this stuff try to keep the garage door open when applying it. Attached Images __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

04-12-2009, 11:55 PM	#7
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: what did you get done Easter 09 Edition I got my tailgate protector put on and I got my new (to me) lista box and spent most of the time cleaning it up and getting the top, lock, and vise mounted as well as cleaning out all the drawer bearings. The box wasn't a bad deal at all. It was used but in perfect working order, a few scratches here and there and I got a $1500 box for $80. Yay me! The vise isn't bolted down and it isn't cleaned yet in this pic Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 04-12-2009 at 11:56 PM.

04-13-2009, 09:57 AM	#8
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition Busy weekend....painted these two bodies for some freinds.. Also welded a new patch panel on my wife's '66 Impala that I'd been putting off for quite awhile...haha! __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A Last edited by 69BBsuburban; 04-13-2009 at 09:58 AM.

04-13-2009, 11:23 AM	#9
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: what did you get done Easter 09 Edition [QUOTE=Square84;3253802]Big10 that interior is looking good,your rewards card looks like it sees a good amount of use. Thanks square, the upholstery just cost me materials, which was about $80 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-13-2009, 12:59 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition 69bbsuburban, I love the old Tamiya's! The paintjobs look great! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-13-2009, 02:25 PM	#11
J_PEPIN87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PASADENA,TX Posts: 206	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition Replaced all four tie rod ends and the gear box that i bought from a board member.hopefully will get it aligned today. Also replaced my ignition switch.

04-13-2009, 02:38 PM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition Mother Nature washed the trucks for me, and other than that not a thing, but hang with family!

04-13-2009, 04:02 PM	#15
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition I drove down to Virginia to pick up my latest edition to my truck family... I can not wait to get this thing on the ground and add all my personal touches!! Yesterday I ate WAY TOO MUCH!!! Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile Last edited by c10addict; 04-13-2009 at 04:03 PM.

04-13-2009, 04:49 PM	#16
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition Are you leaving the paint and body the way it is? I really like that look on those trucks.

04-13-2009, 05:18 PM	#18
Dapper Dan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Middle River, MD Posts: 171	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition Changed my oil, burned my arm on the header, overfilled tranny fluid and had to suck it out the dipstick. At least it didn't taste too bad! All and all it was a pretty good weekend



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04-13-2009, 05:35 PM	#19
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition i got the old one ton started and moved on sunday. my dad was looking at me and said let out the clutch and i told him i had...the clutch is so weak he had to push me to get it going...lol time for a new one! __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

04-13-2009, 10:22 PM	#20
morcey2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central utah, UT Posts: 105	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition I scrounged around a couple of junk yards looking for stuff. Made 2 very valuable discoveries. 1. Junkyards think that everything they have is solid gold. Case in point, a used Edelbrock 3701 manifold. It's sitting in a wrecked blazer whose engine is in pretty good shape. I asked how much it was: $30. It might be worth half that in just scrap aluminum. I just got the distributor pulled and the owner came up and said "Oh. That one is $140. I didn't know you wanted that one." They're only $165 new! Second example, second junk yard. I asked how much the dead/corroded/ancient Quadrajets were. "$50 if they're on the car. $40 if I've already pulled them." I just want them for the metering rods, hangers, and jets. He has a pile of probably 20 that haven't moved in 10 years. 2nd discovery: A 68 or 69 Buick 430 complete from carb to oil-pan. They want $150 for it. It's been there for a couple of years, but it's sheltered and out of the way inside the bed of a truck w/ a shell. I found a complete 1967 Skylark 2-door sedan body/frame that's missing the rear end and engine/tranny, but other than that it's in really good shape. I've almost got the guy talked into selling it to me. Been working on it for about a year. I also know where a 1968 12-bolt rear is in a 4-door skylark that I know I can get. So 12-bolt rear, 200-4R tranny (seriously beefed up), 430 engine (TA Performance intake and headers). Front and rear disc brakes, lowered very slightly w/ a good handling suspension. I'm drooling just thinking about it. With all that torque, maybe I should just put it in a truck! Matt

04-14-2009, 05:56 AM	#21
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition Swapped out the calipers on the 87, still have a bad pull right on braking. Discovered that fluid will run out the right hose but not the left, so time for a new left hose. Spent 3 hours degreasing the LF tube (the truck was undercoated with grease!), discovered that the tube nut is 3/8 (all the rears are metric!) and that my 3/8 wrench hits the frame. Did get the prop valve end free. Oh, and the hose is held to the frame by a 15/16 nut that I cna't get loose with an open end and have to remove the line to get a socket on. Other than that, drove the tractor around the yard (new raised garden in process), hung doors, and vistited in-laws. Can't wait to get the brakes sorted on the 87 and start driving it! __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors Last edited by D13; 04-14-2009 at 05:57 AM.

04-14-2009, 08:39 AM	#24
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition i actualy did somthing to mine this weekend, i took the cab off, removed the fuel lines, all the brake lines and the shockies.. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

04-14-2009, 08:43 AM	#25
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: what did you get done? Easter 09 Edition Saturday was very nice here in North Carolina. I got all of my daily drivers washed and put some Dynomat on the doors of my truck. This stuff is awesome! I cleaned the carpet in the truck, looks much better. Took my wife and daughter out for a great dinner. All in all, it was a nice weekend. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

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