Broke,one week off, what to do? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72kool · 12-27-2015, 04:10 PM

OK so after the holidays, nobody has much money left. I happend to get this week off ( a first in over 2 years of time off period) and want to do something productive to the truck while I have time. So what's your favorite cheap projects to make our trucks better?? By cheap I'm hoping for things $20 and under. Thanks for all the ideas .

davepl · 12-27-2015, 04:16 PM

Underhood detailing. Almost all labor, no cost, and makes a HUGE difference in the appearance of the truck. If you take the time to spend a little money checking belts and hoses and wiring, you can also significantly improve the reliability too.

If everything is in good condition, you could buy some Scotchbrite pads, semi gloss black and Chevy orange spray paint and make a "like new" engine compartment for under $20.

Second would be underdash wiring if anyone has ever monkeyed under there. Usually a truck has had a stereo or two in its life, maybe added lights, and things get cut and spliced and not done well.

Here are a couple of my examples. No parts needed, it's all bone-stock stuff.

Sklptrljay · 12-27-2015, 04:22 PM

That engine compartment is pur-dy Dave! What is the one on the right? Camaro?

davepl · 12-27-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

That engine compartment is pur-dy Dave! What is the one on the right? Camaro?

The blue firewall (first one) is my truck, the second one is my 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427, which is a Canadian car. It'd be closest to an Impala SS 427/390 in terms of the engine compartment.

12-27-2015, 04:10 PM	#1
72kool Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: kearney nebraska Posts: 613	Broke,one week off, what to do? OK so after the holidays, nobody has much money left. I happend to get this week off ( a first in over 2 years of time off period) and want to do something productive to the truck while I have time. So what's your favorite cheap projects to make our trucks better?? By cheap I'm hoping for things $20 and under. Thanks for all the ideas .

12-27-2015, 04:16 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: Broke,one week off, what to do? Underhood detailing. Almost all labor, no cost, and makes a HUGE difference in the appearance of the truck. If you take the time to spend a little money checking belts and hoses and wiring, you can also significantly improve the reliability too. If everything is in good condition, you could buy some Scotchbrite pads, semi gloss black and Chevy orange spray paint and make a "like new" engine compartment for under $20. Second would be underdash wiring if anyone has ever monkeyed under there. Usually a truck has had a stereo or two in its life, maybe added lights, and things get cut and spliced and not done well. Here are a couple of my examples. No parts needed, it's all bone-stock stuff. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-27-2015, 04:22 PM	#3
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Broke,one week off, what to do? That engine compartment is pur-dy Dave! What is the one on the right? Camaro? __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy



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