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**old Rusty C10** · 03-20-2011, 04:50 PM

Ive not been able to do anything chevy related in months. We did get the body work done on the ranger that we just bought ( scratch dent on the rear quarter) and put our plastics on both trucks but other than that weve been doing mostly work with our real estate company

How about you all>

SS Delux · 03-20-2011, 05:37 PM

Got the old tank out and the "new" one in but the neck on the new tank is smaller. Just another snag to try and deal with.

texasfunk · 03-20-2011, 05:55 PM

Got me a new project!

Got the 82 stepside sanded for paint..and fijishin the clip up on the 94

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Tx Firefighter · 03-20-2011, 06:02 PM

On my old dually, I got all the 87 fuel injected donor wiring in the dash, all ducts in place, column, cluster and all that. I've got about 20 hours just in getting all the dash stuff just so. It's better than GM put it together.

Not truck related really, but my buddy came over to the shop and we powdercoated his minibike. He's about to dive into the powdercoating gig so I'm teaching him what I can and letting him get his feet wet before he commits to buying his own rig.

Cramitthefrog · 03-20-2011, 06:30 PM

Changed the drag link (wow what a difference) and also swapped from a 77 grill to a 73

85burb · 03-20-2011, 06:37 PM

Put pads and rotors on wifes car all the way around and bought a new steering box cause mine leaks and has tons of slack in steering.

muddnutz · 03-20-2011, 07:11 PM

I didnt do anything truck related. Just finished D-Now weekend at church with the youth group. had a blast

wyattglock · 03-20-2011, 07:39 PM

I took a weekend off from working all together. Kind of nice to just sit in the house and play with the kids. Tonight we all ventured out for dinner and stopped at the parts store to get the engine paint. I will start cleaning and painting the engine this week.

87chevy.com · 03-20-2011, 09:19 PM

Did some exhaust work on my my friends dads new 2011 SS. Removed the huge mufflers and replaced them with DynoMax Bullets... sounds good and clean. Also printed out my templates I made for my 2.5 Y tip... worked out perfectly.

went from 3d:

to flat pattern (just one 3 templates:

Wasnt sure how it would turn out but everything matched up perfectly...ran out of daylight so I didnt get a chance to weld all the pieces together nor redo my exhuast. My plan is to run it out the passenger side before the tire, similar to a factory Lightning
clint

85chevy4x4 · 03-20-2011, 09:36 PM

Got a good bit of wiring done on my truck. Its almost ready for the raod finally!!!!

Rollinsqrbdy · 03-20-2011, 09:53 PM

I also stayed in this weekend. Tomorrow though I start to pull out the motor outta the 82. Cant wait to tear into it.

Altec · 03-20-2011, 10:21 PM

Tx Firefighter- I used to have one of those mini bikes with a 3HP when I was still small enough to ride one... Thing was fun.

PraireCrew · 03-20-2011, 10:21 PM

Got my motor painted on Saturday.

Altec · 03-20-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PraireCrew

Got my motor painted on Saturday.

Nice, 6.2? I have a 6.5NA that is going on the stand after my 350 is done. Planning to strengthen the bottom end up, studding the heads, and making custom headers for twin turbos.

PraireCrew · 03-20-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Altec

Nice, 6.2? I have a 6.5NA that is going on the stand after my 350 is done. Planning to strengthen the bottom end up, studding the heads, and making custom headers for twin turbos.

Thanks it's a 6.2 I have Banks side winder turbo with it as well.

RuralRoute C-30 · 03-20-2011, 11:50 PM

Finally got our taxes done!

With some warmer weather took time to work in the shop giving the daily 'get to work' car a spring clean-up and detailing. Definitely needed it after this winter. Actually looks new. GM was right about the Saturns and plastic body panels, too bad they dropped them from production.

Added some time working on the C-30 and finally pulled the old cracked oem dash.

Still working on the replacement.

A good week-end with the weather. Spring is here in the midwest!

Mark

S10Fan · 03-21-2011, 06:05 AM

Saturday I worked on my '50 a little, mounted the fuel cell and began mocking up the front fenders. Pretty soon I'll be taking everything back apart so I can finish welding chassis/cab/bed brackets Spent a couple hours on the computer chasing down parts.

Took a cruise over to a friends house early Sunday morning and worked on his "square" a few hours, gauges, tach and a new carb.

D13 · 03-21-2011, 06:09 AM

Everything I touched Saturday morning went bad. So I took the weekend off.

And now it's raining.

silvereagle07 · 03-21-2011, 07:55 AM

I took the weekend off and headed down to Myrtle Beach SC to my dads' house. We spent Friday and Saturday looking at some awesome cars adn trucks at the Run to the Sun show. They announced they had 2600 plus particpants and I think I walked them all. I got alot of pics that I will post later.

RandyP · 03-21-2011, 08:22 AM

Finally have a shiny truck again.

Melmann · 03-21-2011, 09:07 AM

I finished installing door poppers and building up the doors. Also installed small mirrors.

*78 Chevyrado* · 03-21-2011, 10:36 AM

Been redoing my brakes, and its been one of those weekends where NOTHING goes right. So in 3 days I'm just to the bleeding part.

2002on22s · 03-21-2011, 11:06 AM

Put new headlights, taillight lenses, grill, & front bumper on my buddy’s 68 - And I installed a new headliner in his boys 90 x-cab Chevy. Started putting my front end back together after complete rebuild & paint in my 75, dropped the gas tank, driveshaft, exhaust & bed to get ready for cutting it down to a shortbed. Also went to the local yard & scored a mint 73 grill, turn signals & all brackets for the sweet price of $0.00

75ChevyGuy · 03-21-2011, 11:25 AM

Actually got alot accomplished this week. Found my oem dash buried under a fiberglass cover. And the dash wasn't even in that bad of shape! Filled the whole in my gauge bezel where the radio goes. Picked up a set of rallye's for 150 and put some 295-50's on the back. Been working on trying to make a center console for my truck as well.

jrcaprai · 03-21-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Melmann

I finished installing door poppers and building up the doors. Also installed small mirrors.

Keep us updated on the functionality of the elec door openers...

I had some on mine, and they were very intermittent. if i would shut the door to hard it would put the solenoid just enough out of adjustment so they would not work... this was years ago, maybe the newer ones are better now??

03-20-2011, 04:50 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Ive not been able to do anything chevy related in months. We did get the body work done on the ranger that we just bought ( scratch dent on the rear quarter) and put our plastics on both trucks but other than that weve been doing mostly work with our real estate company How about you all> __________________ 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!!

03-20-2011, 05:37 PM	#2
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Got the old tank out and the "new" one in but the neck on the new tank is smaller. Just another snag to try and deal with.

03-20-2011, 05:55 PM	#3
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Got me a new project! Got the 82 stepside sanded for paint..and fijishin the clip up on the 94 Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2011, 06:02 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition On my old dually, I got all the 87 fuel injected donor wiring in the dash, all ducts in place, column, cluster and all that. I've got about 20 hours just in getting all the dash stuff just so. It's better than GM put it together. Not truck related really, but my buddy came over to the shop and we powdercoated his minibike. He's about to dive into the powdercoating gig so I'm teaching him what I can and letting him get his feet wet before he commits to buying his own rig. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-20-2011, 06:30 PM	#5
Cramitthefrog It's always something Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Carson City N.V. Posts: 59	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Changed the drag link (wow what a difference) and also swapped from a 77 grill to a 73

03-20-2011, 06:37 PM	#6
85burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lindale,tx Posts: 2,373	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Put pads and rotors on wifes car all the way around and bought a new steering box cause mine leaks and has tons of slack in steering. __________________ 82 c10 5.3/4l60 84 c20 5.3/sm465 85 chevy k10 suburban LQ4/4l60 91 chevy c10 suburban Lsa 5.3/4l60 2017 Silverado whipple 5.3 1964 Vw beetle 1974 vw beetle

03-20-2011, 07:11 PM	#7
muddnutz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canton/Holly Springs Ga Posts: 89	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition I didnt do anything truck related. Just finished D-Now weekend at church with the youth group. had a blast __________________ 1986 K-10 "ole blue"

03-20-2011, 07:39 PM	#8
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 622	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition I took a weekend off from working all together. Kind of nice to just sit in the house and play with the kids. Tonight we all ventured out for dinner and stopped at the parts store to get the engine paint. I will start cleaning and painting the engine this week.

03-20-2011, 09:19 PM	#9
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,266	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Did some exhaust work on my my friends dads new 2011 SS. Removed the huge mufflers and replaced them with DynoMax Bullets... sounds good and clean. Also printed out my templates I made for my 2.5 Y tip... worked out perfectly. went from 3d: to flat pattern (just one 3 templates: Wasnt sure how it would turn out but everything matched up perfectly...ran out of daylight so I didnt get a chance to weld all the pieces together nor redo my exhuast. My plan is to run it out the passenger side before the tire, similar to a factory Lightning clint __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress Last edited by 87chevy.com; 03-20-2011 at 09:19 PM.

03-20-2011, 09:36 PM	#10
85chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mills River NC Posts: 80	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Got a good bit of wiring done on my truck. Its almost ready for the raod finally!!!! __________________ 85 custom deluxe 4x4 4 speed 350sb

03-20-2011, 09:53 PM	#11
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition I also stayed in this weekend. Tomorrow though I start to pull out the motor outta the 82. Cant wait to tear into it. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

03-20-2011, 10:21 PM	#12
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Tx Firefighter- I used to have one of those mini bikes with a 3HP when I was still small enough to ride one... Thing was fun. __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

03-20-2011, 10:21 PM	#13
PraireCrew Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hepburn Sask Canada Posts: 56	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Got my motor painted on Saturday. Attached Images

03-20-2011, 11:50 PM	#16
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Finally got our taxes done! With some warmer weather took time to work in the shop giving the daily 'get to work' car a spring clean-up and detailing. Definitely needed it after this winter. Actually looks new. GM was right about the Saturns and plastic body panels, too bad they dropped them from production. Added some time working on the C-30 and finally pulled the old cracked oem dash. Still working on the replacement. A good week-end with the weather. Spring is here in the midwest! Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

03-21-2011, 06:05 AM	#17
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Saturday I worked on my '50 a little, mounted the fuel cell and began mocking up the front fenders. Pretty soon I'll be taking everything back apart so I can finish welding chassis/cab/bed brackets Spent a couple hours on the computer chasing down parts. Took a cruise over to a friends house early Sunday morning and worked on his "square" a few hours, gauges, tach and a new carb. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ 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.



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03-21-2011, 06:09 AM	#18
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Everything I touched Saturday morning went bad. So I took the weekend off. And now it's raining. __________________ 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

03-21-2011, 07:55 AM	#19
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition I took the weekend off and headed down to Myrtle Beach SC to my dads' house. We spent Friday and Saturday looking at some awesome cars adn trucks at the Run to the Sun show. They announced they had 2600 plus particpants and I think I walked them all. I got alot of pics that I will post later. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

03-21-2011, 08:22 AM	#20
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Finally have a shiny truck again. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

03-21-2011, 09:07 AM	#21
Melmann Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lagrange Ga Posts: 48	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition I finished installing door poppers and building up the doors. Also installed small mirrors. Attached Images __________________ Mel

03-21-2011, 10:36 AM	#22
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Been redoing my brakes, and its been one of those weekends where NOTHING goes right. So in 3 days I'm just to the bleeding part.

03-21-2011, 11:06 AM	#23
2002on22s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 21	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Put new headlights, taillight lenses, grill, & front bumper on my buddy’s 68 - And I installed a new headliner in his boys 90 x-cab Chevy. Started putting my front end back together after complete rebuild & paint in my 75, dropped the gas tank, driveshaft, exhaust & bed to get ready for cutting it down to a shortbed. Also went to the local yard & scored a mint 73 grill, turn signals & all brackets for the sweet price of $0.00

03-21-2011, 11:25 AM	#24
75ChevyGuy GM Parts Guy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Attleboro MA Posts: 375	Re: What did you get done 3/20/11 edition Actually got alot accomplished this week. Found my oem dash buried under a fiberglass cover. And the dash wasn't even in that bad of shape! Filled the whole in my gauge bezel where the radio goes. Picked up a set of rallye's for 150 and put some 295-50's on the back. Been working on trying to make a center console for my truck as well. __________________ 1975 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe (DD/WIP) 1989 Chevrolet C1500 reg cab stepside (Winter Truck) 1977 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 (Summer Cruiser)

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