What have you done to your other vehicles today.

[chevymaher]

I made this thread on the Van site. Generally car people work on other things besides the vehicle in the forum in question.

It went over well there and may or may not here but it a outlet for your other loves.

Now I put the new engine in the van. Then the cat was splitting at the seams and getting noisy. So I researched and mix and matched parts. Some custom stuff. Made a exhaust that was more fitting to the engine in there. It still a single exhaust but I eliminated alot of the useless tight turns the factory had for no apparent reason. Bought a new welder for the project because the U Bolt clamps were not sealing enough to please me. Made pipe hangers to go in the factory locations.

I don't have access to the welder I used to use anymore. And I just needed one. Now I can weld up the custom seat catches I got laying there for the chevelle. I had them made and they work I just wanted them welded so the threaded holes didn't wallow out and come loose. Additional 2 inch recline with the seat catches working like factory.

Now I got my domestic duties caught up I can figure out what to do on the chev next. I gonna move it and scrub the floors. Now that it looks like something all this dust got to go.

[Ms Grumpy]

Since I still don't have my car out of storage yet because my garage is full of hubby and son's BMX bike collection I have nothing more to keep up than my other vehicles. I don't know if you guys know but grumpy does not drive anymore unless it is the only resort. So I am responsible for all 3 of our vehicles.

I purchased a 2003 Suburban late in the fall and now that the winter is over I need to get some work done. Both side mirrors seem loose and this may sound cheesy but I have them zip tied to make them more stable. I have been researching replacing them and the parts are going to dip into my car funds more than I wanted. I have a rattle that I am going to find.. One of those that is just annoying, probably something that is just loose it is hard when you are in a big vehicle and everyone else says..I don't hear anything.

Then there is my gas mileage vehicle. The little Toyota Yaris. It is a 2008 and only has about 40k miles but I still have to take it in to have "normal" service done at the dealership. I know I should sell this one, but it is always nice to have a backup even though all my kids are almost 6' tall and don't really fit in it anymore. lol

[flash]

All I have done lately is put the Malibu in the shop for corrected speedometer gears ,its still off a little bit but much better than before .I have just been driving the others when weather is a little better ,seems like it does nothing but rain here .

[BillsCamino]

Moved the F150 and Sprint around this morning...first time I've ran the Sprint in well over a month due to doing some traveling.
Moved it to make room for a '65 Malibu SS convertible which is getting an engine & trans swap tomorrow morning.
Out with the 283/PG...and in is going a Vortec headed 350HO crate/TH350.

[carpoor]

Nancy, check Rock Auto and Amazon.

[chevymaher]

I noticed yesterday the ol van was getting jealous of the chev again. Wanted her time. I parked with the tire cut. I seen a different color and checked it. Yep was through the rubber to the harder rubber underneath.
So today she got a new pair of shoes.

[flash]

I drove the Good truck to work today ,just got it put away .

[BillsCamino]

Dropping the wife's Buick off at the body shop tonight so they can begin the hail damage repair hopefully using paintless dent repair.
Gotta drive my F150 to the Peach State Chevelle show in the morning to do the show pics.

Then the F150 heads to ATL airport EARLY Sunday morning. Flying to San Diego for the beginning of a two week vacation...final destination Denali/Fairbanks, AK.

https://www.travelalaska.com/~/media/Images/Travel%20Alaska/Content/HomePage/GlacierBay.jpg

[carpoor]

It's mother's day, but I plan on doing some more deconstruction on my wrecked truck. :( I know it needs to be done, but I get that sick feeling in my stomach all over again every time I see it.

Then the process of swapping everything over to the "new" truck begins. (Engine, transmission, rear axle, wheels, interior, etc.) At this rate, I won't be doing much to either Chevelle this year.

[flash]

I finally got some parts ordered for the 81 Trans Am ,hope to get it running soon.

[chevymaher]

I finally got some parts ordered for the 81 Trans Am ,hope to get it running soon.

Nice car there Bandit.

[carpoor]

More deconstruction of my poor truck today. :(

I also went over and worked on the LeMans as well. It should be running soon. :D

[flash]

Got the T/A to run briefly by pouring gas in the carb ,dont have the fuel line hooked up to the carb yet as I need to get the dead gas out of the tank .Dont want to run that crap through the newly rebuilt carb .

[carpoor]

Spent several hours working on getting the truck apart. Still so much to do, I'm being extremely careful, trying to save every little piece that I can. You never know when you'll need a bolt or clip of some sort.

[carpoor]

Spent a big chunk of the day polishing up my wheels, then swapping them onto the replacement truck. What an attitude adjustment, the picture speaks for itself. Spruced up the old work truck nicely.

[FlintTony]

Spent a big chunk of the day polishing up my wheels, then swapping them onto the replacement truck. What an attitude adjustment, the picture speaks for itself. Spruced up the old work truck nicely.

Those tires and wheels are perfect for that truck! Looks great.

[shadowgray396]

Like the look also

[carpoor]

Thanks. Somehow, as a side benefit... it rides smoother too. Not sure how, I went from a 16" wheel with 265/70-16s to 18" wheels with 265/60-18s front & 275/60-18s rear. Less sidewall, and heavier wheel and tire combo.

[flash]

It does look very good .

[Hank70SS]

I towed the Chevelle home from my neighbor's house yesterday. Worked on the old motorhome Saturday and Sunday so I can sell it. Details to follow in another thread.

[FlintTony]

I took the 55 Nomad out to a small show today and beat the hell out of it. Feels good to run that thing hard.

Anxious to hear the Chevelle story Hank.

[RBeckman]

Went to the Michigan F body meet today in Milford and got 2nd place for best 2nd Gen Camaro...this is the 3rd 2nd place I have gotten at this show.

[FlintTony]

Went to the Michigan F body meet today in Milford and got 2nd place for best 2nd Gen Camaro...this is the 3rd 2nd place I have gotten at this show.


Sweet. Congrats!

[carpoor]

I bet you would get 1st place if the clock worked!

[FlintTony]

I bet you would get 1st place if the clock worked!


If he would have kept his appointment for the warranty work, that stinkin clock would have been fixed years ago. But no, he has to keep me awake at night knowing that I sold a "defective" car to him.

[Hank70SS]

Congrats Ric, just fix the damn clock and get 1st place next year. Sounds like Tony is one of those used car salesmen that will promise the world then find a way to weasel out of it.

[FlintTony]

So, I just told Kathy about Ric getting second place at the show. I shit you not, she said "He would have gotten first if the clock worked"!!

[Hank70SS]

Apparently everyone but Tony realizes just how important a working clock is.

[flash]

All our other toys are at home in the Toybox while we are traveling with the Malivert ,currently in the Nashville area until in the morning .

[RBeckman]

I was going to say something about the clock but I did not want to put any stress on Tony as with all his cleaning and cooking chores at home while Kathy is recovering might put him over the edge....as for the warranty I was still saving for the deductible when it ran out of time.

[FlintTony]

Thanks for thinking about my stress level Ric. I had to have another nuclear stress test last Wed, as my stinkin heart is acting stupid again. You would think the Docs office would tell me the results quickly, but due to that joker in the White House and his ridiculous obamacare, they don't have enough people in the office anymore. It now will take 7-10 days instead of one or two days.

Kathy is back to doing her regular stuff around here. She starts PT this week for the second time.

How about I take a picture of the "High Noon" pocket watch tattoo that I have on my left arm and send it to you. You can paste it over the clock face in the Camaro. The time would be correct twice a day, same as now, only prettier.

[Hank70SS]

Glad Kathy is doing well, giver her our best.

We have an old school house clock with pendulum in the basement. It's a little big but I think it would add a touch of class to the Camaro.

[RBeckman]

Well Tony I hope they figure it out as I know what you are going through. I'm thinking I need to go back in as I have zero energy lately.

[Hank70SS]

Both you guys need to get your shit straightened out. Back to the Bricks and Autofest wouldn't be any fun without you. So get with it and get better, or I'll be driving kathy's Nomad and Leslie's Camaro around. I'd drive Leslie's Chevelle too but I already have one. How about the Nova Tony, where's that at now? I'd love to drive Kathy's Nova.

[RBeckman]

Ha, the girls are so lucky to have you around to drive the cars...but I'm concerned about my Chevelle not being driven. Note: the Camaro will need a clutch soon and a clock.

[flash]

Im in Indiana and heading for Michigan in the morning ,I can take the Camaro off your hands so you dont have to worry about the clock.

[FlintTony]

Well Tony I hope they figure it out as I know what you are going through. I'm thinking I need to go back in as I have zero energy lately.

Ric, you need to get that checked out. That was one of the major symptoms I had last year before the second stint had to go in. I was like a different guy when they got done. Now I'm out of breath with hardly any activity. Doc thinks that I'm not getting enough oxygen to my brain. Perhaps I'm just going brain dead.

Hank, the Nova is running great. Come on up and take it for a spin before I drop dead. That way, I can fix whatever you wreck on it.

John, where at in Michigan are you going? Come on up and have a coffee, a beer, or a smoke if you have time. What the hell, you can drive the hot rod or the Nomad. Gotta save the Nova for Hank.

[Hank70SS]

Tony I won't wreck the Nova and if I did I'd fix it so don't worry about that. You and Ric just need to get checked out and stay healthy.

Couldn't remember where the Nova was. Doug bought it then you bought it back, right?

[Hank70SS]

Ha, the girls are so lucky to have you around to drive the cars...but I'm concerned about my Chevelle not being driven. Note: the Camaro will need a clutch soon and a clock.

I have the school house clock to put in the Camaro. As far as a clutch, you sure? That car doesn't have enough guts to wear out a clutch. I'll have Henry drive the Chevelle for Leslie.

[FlintTony]

Hank, I sold the Nova to Doug. He drove it for a few months, then all the shit started with the HOA in Florida. I traded Doug the two lots we had next to his place for the Nova back.

Ric, I'll tell ya what I'll do for you on the clock. I have a brand new 10 1/2" clutch and pressure plate, fine spline, that I'll GIVE to you if we can forget the clock doesn't work. Possibly restore my credibility in the used-car sales department?

On my way to get the fifth shot in my knee this morning. Doing all I can to keep the stock parts in there. I do not want to get the knee replaced, so I hope this works.

[Hank70SS]

Hank, I sold the Nova to Doug. He drove it for a few months, then all the shit started with the HOA in Florida. I traded Doug the two lots we had next to his place for the Nova back.

Ric, I'll tell ya what I'll do for you on the clock. I have a brand new 10 1/2" clutch and pressure plate, fine spline, that I'll GIVE to you if we can forget the clock doesn't work. Possibly restore my credibility in the used-car sales department?

On my way to get the fifth shot in my knee this morning. Doing all I can to keep the stock parts in there. I do not want to get the knee replaced, so I hope this works.

Good luck with the knee Tony. I know what Lynda went through before and after surgery. There comes a time though that knee replacement is the only option, hey ask Doug. Lynda has a lot less pain now then before and it keeps getting better.

[carpoor]

I had good intentions of more deconstruction today, but ended up mostly helping my father with the LeMans instead.

I did get the cat back out and pulled the driveshaft. I started mocking up the Magnaflow exhaust system off of my 96' Chevy. I figure if I can get it mostly worked out on the wrecked truck, it will make the install easier on my new truck when I swap everything over. (I'll be installing a set of long tube headers when I put the LQ4/80E in the 2001)

[Hank70SS]

I finished up re-working the TV cabling in the new motorhome. Took out an old VCR and DVD player, added a DVD recorder and wired in a digital TV converter. The DVD recorder is analog so the converter is needed. The 2 TVs in there now are also analog but will be replaced at some point.

[carpoor]

Finished gutting the interior of my wrecked truck. Separated the wiring for the fog lights from the main harness, what a nightmare. Started to transfer the power seats and console to the 2001. Taking a break now, going to finish up shortly... I'm beat.

[carpoor]

My "new" truck now has power seats and a center console. :D The original seats were manual, and it had a third seat/flip down console deal. I also swapped in a Denali gauge cluster while I was in there. (Has a transmission temperature gauge and 120 vs. 100 MPH speedometer)

I'll do the rest of the interior at a later date along with the drivetrain swap. Then a paint job, and it's DONE. (I hope)

[Hank70SS]

[QUOTE=carpoor;58283..I'll do the rest of the interior at a later date along with the drivetrain swap. Then a paint job, and it's DONE. (I hope)[/QUOTE]

That's it? You should have it done tomorrow. :)

That's a major rebuild, overhaul, restoration, etc.

[carpoor]

Yeah, and all for a daily driver...

I'm not wealthy, so I was unable to just go out and buy something newer/better.

The bitch of it all is, I just swapped in the engine and transmission into my old truck last winter. I barely got to enjoy the fruits of my labor before it was totaled. :(

It will be a nice truck when I get everything swapped over and redone. 9000 lb towing capacity and 13 second 1/4 mile capability, can't ask for much more without spending a small fortune.

[carpoor]

Took the plunge and ordered the brake parts for the 05'-07' classic front brake conversion. Better calipers, and larger diameter/thicker rotors. Should help it stop a little better. Next will be SUV rear brakes, same diameter rotor - but thicker and bigger/better calipers.

I want every advantage after that accident. It was an awful feeling not being able to slow down and get the truck under control. I'm going to lower it slightly and install a rear sway bar as well. I've already purchased HD Bilstein shocks for it.

[carpoor]

More deconstruction finally. The engine and transmission is pretty much ready to come out. Finally getting closer to being able to haul off the carcass.

[carpoor]

Finally had the time and decent enough weather to get the engine and transmission out today. My next "fun" project will be separating and removing the engine/transmission harness. I need it for another project.

[fleming23]

I gutted the suspension on the 71 Vette yesterday.

Gotta make room for new coilovers!

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1971%20Corvette%20Stingray/80A73435-1884-4067-9FE1-8D28276EAAF2.jpg

[Hank70SS]

Been working on the new to us motorhome. Taking the dinette and coach apart to clean the upholstery. The motorhome wasn't abused, everything works and it's in good shape. Just needs a very thorough cleaning. If the guy had kept it clean or cleaned it before selling it he could have got a good 25% then he did. Okay by me, I'm willing to do some cleaning to save a lot of bucks.

[flash]

I have done nothing car or truck related lately ,just too dang hot and I've been to tired after work anyway .I did manage to visit my 2 trucks briefly at the bodyshop the monday after the 4th as we were limping our daily driver home from vacation to the dealership for repairs.

[carpoor]

Separated the engine/transmission harness from the body. Seeing how easy it was to remove, I'm going to swap harnesses, this one is already repinned for my electric fans and 4L80E swap. No sense in undoing and redoing that work. Also got my stereo crossovers out of the truck, kept forgetting about them. And I installed the EGR block off and ported TB onto my intake manifold.

[carpoor]

Rear differential is out, didn't take long... but with 104* heat index it was brutal. Another step closer to being able to scrap the carcass.

[Ms Grumpy]

I have been so busy. Between David and Jacobs BMX bikes and shows, buying and selling bikes and shipping them, transporting my daughter to and from work and AA meetings, transporting my grand daughter to baseball 4x's a week I have not had a lot of time for anything. Even my car. I have only done a few cruises and maybe taken her out a few times to just drive. I can't wait for the NOCC show. Just to get away from it all.

What happened to your daily driver flash.

[carpoor]

I removed the broken aftermarket radio, ball of wiring, and non working amp yesterday. I figure it will give me a jump start on that part of things.

[carpoor]

My left front brake caliper locked up on my drive into work yesterday. It cooled off enough to limp it home after my 8 hour shift. I dove in and did the big brake upgrade today in between rain showers.

Before and after pictures show how much better the new brakes fill my 18" wheels.

[flash]

Done nothing on mine as we are still in Ohio at the show ,leaving early in the morning .I did have to change plugs in the Malibu today on the show field as she is still fouling plugs and using a good bit of oil.We are going to limp her home one more time and then dig in to see what I find.

[carpoor]

Started to do more disassembly, pulled something in my neck/left trap. Then shortly after the rain started. :mad:

Not much got done, but upon further inspection... I feel that the bed is fixable.

[fleming23]

Did a complete suspension swap on my 71 Vette. Still tying up loose ends and issues but was able to get it out yesterday morning for our local Caffeine & Octane cruise-in.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1971%20Corvette%20Stingray/3F2D5E71-36DE-4C35-BEF3-0ABB93283886.jpg

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[flash]

Damn,you have been busy ,looks great .

[shadowgray396]

Sweet ride. Very nice

[BillsCamino]

Amazing!! Very cool Eric. I remember seeing this Vette @ Mo's when you had just purchased it...

[carpoor]

Very nice Eric. Does it have rack and pinion steering?

[fleming23]

Sorry, wasn't paying attention. Thanks, it has been a frustrating journey with the C3. Other than the attention the Chevelle gets, I actually enjoy driving the C3 more.

No rack, it has a Borgeson Steering box and Ridetech frame brace.

[carpoor]

I wonder if they have that same upgrade for the 63'-67' cars? My good friend has a 65' Vette Roadster, all upgraded Vette Brakes suspension, but the junk factory power steering set up. We're looking to do a rack, but I'd prefer to retain some sort of box.

I took a load of scrap from my truck and other crap around the shop, 580 lbs to be exact. Fetched me a whopping $29.

[fleming23]

I wonder if they have that same upgrade for the 63'-67' cars? My good friend has a 65' Vette Roadster, all upgraded Vette Brakes suspension, but the junk factory power steering set up. We're looking to do a rack, but I'd prefer to retain some sort of box.

I took a load of scrap from my truck and other crap around the shop, 580 lbs to be exact. Fetched me a whopping $29.

They definitely do. I haven't had any of the aftermarket rack setups but those who have say the Borgeson box feels just as nice and eliminates many of the fitment issues of something like Steeroids.

http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/catalog/P_S_Conversion_Delphi_6382_Corvette-p-1520.html

[carpoor]

Awesome, thanks Eric.

[carpoor]

Almost got the truck completely stripped and ready to cut up. I need help getting the bed off.

[carpoor]

Bed is off, strapped it down to the trailer and used the winch to straighten the left rear corner. It's pretty close after just an hour of messing with it this morning. I'm very happy that I'll be able to save it and put it on my "new" truck.

[flash]

I drove the New 93 Indy Pace truck a little today ,that is a fun truck ,my wife wants to take it away from me.

[carpoor]

Pulled out the fuel tank, removed the leaf springs, and cut off the rear section of the frame. Looks like rain soon, plus I am hungry. Time to get home, wash up, and watch the rain. Maybe I will get more done tomorrow if the weather allows.

[FlintTony]

It sounds like you are doing all this by yourself? I'd give you a hand if I were down there. Sounds like a cool truck. Can you put some pictures of it on here?

[chevymaher]

Having unseasonably cool weather. Durbango's air don't work. It has sat over a month. So I broke her out to drive. Let her stretch her legs. Won't be long she will be all I am driving. Van's turn to just sit, be taken out on nice non salty snowy days for leg stretching.

[chevymaher]

Grill is on the truck for delivery tracking says. Guess who be watching the door all day LOL.

[chevymaher]

It came last night. I been test fitting and tweaking. I got the center section right now and know how the sides got to be done. I about to mask and paint the center. Sides came painted correctly and the same color I use so that was handy. If there a shade difference zi will repaint them tomorrow after I see what the center looks like dry. But they the exact color of the core support which is the paint I am using now so I betting it all good.

[fleming23]

Took the 71 Vette to LS fest in Bowling Green and beat on it a little.

Was a good time, but I have a long way to go before I am remotely competitive with some of these top-tier guys.

[carpoor]

It sounds like you are doing all this by yourself? I'd give you a hand if I were down there. Sounds like a cool truck. Can you put some pictures of it on here?

This is all I have Tony, the pewter silver truck is the "new" one. The black one is the one I have been taking apart and cutting up since the accident.

[carpoor]

I didn't work on my truck at all today. I helped my father with the 72' LeMans instead. It's my folks 44th wedding anniversary today, so we had to quit early. My mother was getting pissed and kept pacing. They are most likely on their way to have lunch now.

[carpoor]

A big box showed up yesterday. :D I got a phone call from my father asking if I could go over after work and get a big a** box off of his front porch.

It's a new bed side, found a killer deal and jumped on it.

[FlintTony]

A big box showed up yesterday. :D I got a phone call from my father asking if I could go over after work and get a big a** box off of his front porch.

It's a new bed side, found a killer deal and jumped on it.


Sweet!!! You have a good dad!

[carpoor]

I ship everything to their house, keeps me from having to worry about my parts growing legs.

[BillsCamino]

My '14 F150 has been in the Dealer's shop for the past two days...trying to figure out why the USB port doesn't work. :)

[shadowgray396]

2005 Tundra just got new timing belt, water pump, cam seals, plugs, serpentine belt and belt tightener pulley put on it. First major work done to the truck since I have owned it. The only other thing I have done to it is replace the fluids and one set of front brakes, still has the original rear brakes after 135k on it.

[Ken Hayes]

When I had the 2" lowering springs put on the rear I also had Belltech Street Performance shocks put on. Well after 6 months of ridding around with jaw breaking shit on every bump we hit, I finally emailed CPP. I told them that their tech guy steered me in the wrong direction on the shocks. I did some looking and found the Belltech shocks were for "G" body cars.......mine is a "A" body. They wouldn't own up to the mistake but did tell me that KYB shocks makes a shock for 2" drop. I got the correct shocks and put them on today..........man what a difference.

[BillsCamino]

My '14 F150 has been in the Dealer's shop for the past two days...trying to figure out why the USB port doesn't work. :)

Still in the shop. Funny how a non-working USB port has everyone stumped. :D

[shadowgray396]

Still in the shop. Funny how a non-working USB port has everyone stumped. :D
Really. Just put a new one in. Lol

[BillsCamino]

So far they've replaced the USB socket itself...then the wiring harness...now after contacting Ford, their thinking it's some control module.
At every repair step, the part had to be ordered and shipped overnight then installed upon arrival.
I've got a new Edge for a Loaner. Wanted a Mustang...;)
Actually owned one of these when they first came out in '07. Our son now owns that one. Not much difference between those model years.

[carpoor]

Hauled off the rest of the carcass Tuesday. :(

[carpoor]

Just gathering parts, I have a few jobs to do that are in my way currently. Going to get his C10 finished up by the end of this week. Then paint the hood for the LeMans next week. After that, I should be able to start on my truck. And possibly get back to work on my 72' by the end of the year.

[fleming23]

Thought some of you might find this interesting.

The hydoboost on my C3 exploded last weekend at Road Atlanta. Thankfully not while on track but in the paddock with the hood up and the engine off. It sounded like a shotgun went off when it happened. I was under the rear of the car looking at my half shafts and thought the front tire popped.

Crazy...

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When the cylinder blew off, it had enough force to crack the reinforced section of the hood completely through and spider the paint on the top side

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http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/1971%20Corvette%20Stingray/IMG_4178.jpg

[carpoor]

Holy crap Eric, I bet you about shat yourself. Any idea as to why that would have happened?

[flash]

Wow ,that is scary .

[Hank70SS]

Replaced the front anti-sway bar on the motorhome with a heavier duty one. Checked oil level in front hubs. It's down to minimum level so guess I'll have go get some. Need to check level in diff, maybe today if it stops raining.

[mestorod70]

Wow on the hydroboost eric.
Ive worked on quite a few over the years and never seen that happen.
Thats the accumulator cylinder that blew off correct?
Gota be a bad check valve that didnt bleed pressure down
But would love to know for sure.
Please let us know what you find out.
atb...mick.

[fleming23]

Holy crap Eric, I bet you about shat yourself. Any idea as to why that would have happened?

Honestly don't know what happened. Obviously the casting cracked and allowed the accumulator to rocket off, but as to why is a guess at this point.

I am now in the process of going back quite a few decades in technology and converting to manual brakes on that car. Don't want to run a booster and the manual pedal feel should be better at the track anyway.

Wow ,that is scary .

Definitely could have been bad if I had been working around the front of the car! The vette always draws a crowd at the track so also good no spectators were standing around when it went off. Also thankful all that power steering fluid did not catch fire on the headers!

Wow on the hydroboost eric.
Ive worked on quite a few over the years and never seen that happen.
Thats the accumulator cylinder that blew off correct?
Gota be a bad check valve that didnt bleed pressure down
But would love to know for sure.
Please let us know what you find out.
atb...mick.

Yeah, this is a first for me as well... I found the blue internal valve laying behind the motor once I started cleaning up. Did not appear to be damaged so not really sure what happened.

[Hank70SS]

Sounds like it was just a bad casting. If it was a good casting how much pressure would it take to blow it apart? I'm thinking one hell of a lot.

[shadowgray396]

Wife hooked up the car trailer today, but forgot to lock it down. Might need a new tailgate now. Glad the car was not on it. Was unloading the utility trailer that was on it, when it came off in down sloped driveway.

[fleming23]

Wife hooked up the car trailer today, but forgot to lock it down. Might need a new tailgate now. Glad the car was not on it. Was unloading the utility trailer that was on it, when it came off in down sloped driveway.

Ouch! That's a mistake you, hopefully, only make once in life.

[shadowgray396]

Quote is for $1500 to fix

[RBeckman]

Wife hooked up the car trailer today, but forgot to lock it down. Might need a new tailgate now. Glad the car was not on it. Was unloading the utility trailer that was on it, when it came off in down sloped driveway.

Quote is for $1500 to fix


And the lesson you learned is priceless.

[shadowgray396]

And the lesson you learned is priceless.

That's the truth, Finally gives me a good reason to go buy the new truck I've been trying to buy all year. Wife been saying no, but after the otherday maybe yes. Lol

[RBeckman]

That's the truth, Finally gives me a good reason to go buy the new truck I've been trying to buy all year. Wife been saying no, but after the otherday maybe yes. Lol

I love my new Colorado and I get a lot of thumbs up now with the bigger tires and getting 22 mpg with the V6.

[carpoor]

Day off, so I went and shuffled around a few vehicles at my folks. That allowed me to put the doors off of my old truck in the shop. I got both of them sanded down and some filler spread on two spots. I'll mask them both, finish the body work, and prime them over the weekend.

[carpoor]

Oh, and because I know everyone loves pictures...

This was inside the driver's door. I didn't see it, and had my hand in the door to fish out a bolt I dropped. It hit my hand and I almost ripped my hand off trying to get it out of the door. It's funny now, but at the time I was panicking.

[FlintTony]

Dang!! Looks like he built his web out of 1/4" round stock! I would be in panic mode too!

[carpoor]

Doors are in primer, masked off, etc. The jamb side is ready for some color, but the weather isn't playing along today. I'm hoping to get them completely painted this coming week.

[carpoor]

Barely touched 70* today, made a last minute decision around 2 PM to lay on some paint. Came out decent, I'll let them dry the next two days and flip them over Friday morning.

[carpoor]

Have been doing some research on rear bumpers, supposedly the stepside is the same as one from an SUV. Scored a nice, used bumper off of craigslist last night.

My father purchased a complete stepside bed with the bumper a few weeks ago. I brought the bumper with me today and compared it to his after lunch. Nearly identical, I had to remove two small plates that were riveted on after I pulled off the plastic trim. This was the last piece of that puzzle. Now if I can get the bed painted before the weather turns cold on a regular basis.

[FlintTony]

WHOA!!!!!! What is this "cold" weather you speak of? In Florida????

[carpoor]

Anything under 70*, and painting gets sketchy. We are having a mild winter so far, last year it was about 20* cooler.

[Hank70SS]

WHOA!!!!!! What is this "cold" weather you speak of? In Florida????

Where we stay in FL, southwest of Miami, they'll say a cold front is coming. That means the high will be 80 instead of 82.

[shadowgray396]

Last trip I made to Orando it was a high of 62 and 30 at night. Still looking for a good used tailgate for the Tundra

[carpoor]

Got one door and both door handles painted yesterday. One still needs some fine finishing, hoping to knock it out today and paint it tomorrow. Also trying desperately to get the bed ready and sprayed soon.

[carpoor]

Got my doors painted after work today! I'm off tomorrow, going to get them on the truck in the morning if they dried well. I'll have non-dented doors and door panels that aren't falling apart. My next project will be to swap out the rest of the interior pieces and get a radio in it once again.

[chevymaher]

Good deal it always nice when a plan comes together.

[carpoor]

Driver's door on. My father disagreed with me, and did not mix the pint and quart I had. As a result, the door handle doesn't quite match the door. (He used the pint to paint my handles, and I used the quart to paint the doors.) It is something I will have to fix at a later date.

A little before and after, the dented door and black handle vs. the freshly painted door and color matched handle.

[Ken Hayes]

Make the other door handle look like this one and your all set.

[carpoor]

Passenger door is on. Going to swap in the rest of the interior and wire up the radio tomorrow. The past eight months without a radio has been hell. Hoping I can make everything I have planned - happen tomorrow.

[flash]

I went to a junkyard today and found a spare wheel for my 93 Indy Pace truck and a set of hubcaps for a 72 GMC Jimmy or truck.I also got the El Camino running and out of the shop today as well as the Malibu .Also got the 81 Trans Am on the roller skates I bought from Wild Bill and moved it to the front of the shop.

[carpoor]

I have a soft spot for those 88'-98' Chevy/GMC trucks. I have owned a few in the past, always liked the styling. I actually tried to find a 91'-93' 454 SS truck before I had bought my 2000 Silverado 5.3L Stepside. Looking back, I would have been better off, they already have the engine/transmission/rear axle that I want. Vs. all of the work swapping in what I want in the newer trucks.

[flash]

This is my first of this bodystyle truck but I do like it ,runs and drives great .Im kinda getting used to the funky Indy Pace Stripes on it but not sure they will stay as I know they are not reproduced .

[carpoor]

Really? I am surprised that Phoenix Graphics does not reproduce them.

[flash]

Only 1500 of these trucks were produced so I guess they dont think they would sell enough of them to make it worthwhile .

[BillsCamino]

John...if you need those stripes replaced...I'm sure Tim could reproduce them. He does factory stripes in vinyl for quite a few local body shops.
If you recall my blue Dodge Diesel pickup, Tim did the silver/gray Bumble Bee stripes and hood graphics for it.

[flash]

Bill ,I will keep him in mind .

[carpoor]

Beautiful day today, worked like a mule to get things done. I started by pulling the seats back out. I put in the insulation pad out of my old truck on top of the one in the truck. Should be quieter in the interior now. Put all the plastics out of my old truck, not busted up and in MUCH nicer shape. Used the carpet out of my old truck as well. I changed out the steering column, it's nice to have a key that works in the doors and ignition. And again, it is in way better shape. I ran new wires for the rear speakers, installed the RCA cables for the amplifier.

All that is left is a little bit of wiring at the head unit, install the head unit, install the subwoofer (just a little 8"), and reinstall the sill plates and kick panels.

It's already a way nicer truck, I'm extremely happy with what I got done today. I'd love to be doing the engine and transmission swap next, but that will have to wait until spring.

[flash]

Its looking good .

[carpoor]

Truck started running hot Sunday night. Limped it home, coolant starts pouring out. I got it apart today. Someone had previously replaced the water pump, but the cheap SOBs reused the original gaskets and o-ring. They globbed on a ton of orange rtv sealant. So rather than spend $10 on two gaskets and an o-ring... ugh.

I put a new pump on it even though the one I took off seemed OK. No more leaks, runs nice and cool. Took me about an hour and a half, start to finish. I really wanted to have this engine and transmission out and the other one in by now. I hate to spend money and time on things that I have no intention of using.

Still haven't had time to get my radio installed, maybe Thursday.

[carpoor]

Radio installed, and I finally have tunes. Happier than a pig in $h#t right now. :)

[carpoor]

The Pontiac is almost completely assembled. That was my goal for this year.

[flash]

You know we need more pics than just that 1 dont you ? Please ?

[chevymaher]

My durango is having issues. No oil pressure when 20 degrees or colder. On a cold start. Engine sounds fine. Replaced the sender. Once the engine is warm it has outstanding pressure. Start it just a minute let it sit then restart it has pressure.
Oddest thing I ever saw. I gonna get e mechanical gauge. It either a computer issue or there a sludge clog freezing in a galley I reckonin.

It just a oddity. It only messes up when I need to use it. Cold and ice. LOL kinda a catch 22.

[carpoor]

Changed the rear springs in the Pontiac after work today. That certainly corrected the stance. Going to be rebuilding the front end on my truck tomorrow... new upper and lower a-arms, new bell tech shocks, and front coils from my old truck. (Less miles and 1/2 a coil removed to get the ride height where I want it) The next big project will be to remove the rear axle, rebuild it, and install 4.10 gears & a Yukon posi. (Currently 3.42s and open carrier with 255K miles) I'll also be installing the lower mile leaf springs from my old truck, and replacing the rear shocks with Bilstein 5100s. I'm leaning towards doing the rear brakes at the same time, will upgrade to SUV rotors and dual piston calipers. And adapt an SUV rear sway bar. That should square away the brakes and suspension. I'm chomping at the bit to tear out the 4.8 & 4L60E, and replace it with the LQ4 & 80E from my old truck. I need more powa!

[carpoor]

My parts arrived late, didn't have as much time as I would have liked. Only got the driver's side done. I am sore and aching all over. Work is going to suck tomorrow.

Enjoy some boring pictures...

[carpoor]

Finished the other side today, truck is back on the ground. VERY unhappy, doesn't sit any lower despite taking 1/2 a coil out of the springs. I'm pooped, I'll have it aligned this week and go from there.

[chevymaher]

Durango ended up being a clogged oil filter. It had oil coking in it when I got it. I kept the oil changed. It tured to sludge and fell off and clogged the filter. Sea foamed it and go the nasty out. I got another batch in it with fresh oil and filter. I will change it after 150 miles.

But it had oil pressure every start last of the cold spell after sitting all night after the first flush and oil change.

[flash]

I drove the 72 truck a bit today even in the light rain ,then got called in to work for a short while so the truck had to be put away.

[carpoor]

Had the front end alignment done today, it settled some. But, it sits exactly the same height as my father's stock 2000 Sierra. And I have 1/2" shorter tires on the front of my truck. :grumpy:

[carpoor]

You know we need more pics than just that 1 dont you ? Please ?

Finally was able to uncover the car in daylight.

[flash]

That is nice and the right color too.

[carpoor]

Pulled the rear axle out of my truck today. Replaced the broken leaf spring on the passenger side. Cleaned up the frame rails and sprayed them with bedliner. Got the rear axle broken down. I also removed the ratty exhaust system and installed the cat back exhaust system off of the other truck. Busy day today, I'm going to be hurting tomorrow at work.

[flash]

I loaded my 72 Chevy truck full of spare parts to sell at the swap meet this weekend at Atlanta Dragway.

[fleming23]

Went to Bowling Green to pick up another for the growing collection.

Last year we bought this house so that all the cars could be inside. Guess I need to build a bigger garage now...

Can't wait to get this one on the road! We towed it home so that I could drop it off to be completely wrapped in Paint Protective Film before it sees the first mile of street time.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/2016%20Z06/ERIC%20FLEMING%204.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo198/efleming_23/2016%20Z06/DSC_4847.jpg

[carpoor]

Z06?! Nice Eric!

[flash]

Eric ,that's a beauty ,love the color . I hope you have better luck with another garage than I have ,I cant get anyone to give me a bid on one .I want a 5 bay garage built .

[carpoor]

Finished up my rear axle R & R today. That thing fought me the entire way. Was wrapping things up, my passenger side power window crapped out. I have two suction cups holding it up currently. :mad:

[carpoor]

Got food poisoning Saturday night, so didn't do much yesterday. Got my power window fixed today. I scavenged a motor/regulator assembly from a spare door. Works great. Now maybe I can find the slow leak in the AC system...

[FlintTony]

Food poisoning! Yikes! Do you know where you got it from?

[flash]

I changed the cruddy plugs in my free 95 Chevy truck today ,runs great now.

[carpoor]

Food poisoning! Yikes! Do you know where you got it from?

Twin Peaks in Altamonte Springs. I went there several months ago, similar results. There won't be a third time. :mad:

[RBeckman]

Twin Peaks in Altamonte Springs. I went there several months ago, similar results. There won't be a third time. :mad:

Well at least you had good scenery while eating.

[carpoor]

Well at least you had good scenery while eating.

Not really, the "scenery" was terrible. I saw one, maybe two that could be considered eye candy.

[carpoor]

Nothing exciting today, just an oil change. I am liking the gear change, it is what it needed from the factory.

[carpoor]

My transmission crapped the bed last night. :mad: The 72' will have to sit again while I fix the truck. Going to swap in the engine and transmission out of my old truck. It was the plan all along, but was hoping to hold off until this summer/fall.

[carpoor]

The interior is nearly finished in the Pontiac...

[carpoor]

I opted to have the transmission rebuilt for now. Got it back yesterday, right away knew something was wrong. Got home, let it cool, checked fluid... 5 quarts low. :grumpy:

Called the builder today, said it shouldn't have hurt anything. Still does not set well with me.

[chevymaher]

Vanny Vanny been a bad girl LOL.

Had a front wheel bearing go out and seize. So new spindle and rotors and bearing later.
But that was last week.

So in light of this I knew the rear axles had wear marks on the bearing surface from rebuilding and putting in the posi 2-3 years ago.

I ordered Richmond axle kits for both sides. Axles bearings, seals and studs. They are special order so in 2 weeks I will be putting those in.

Then all 4 be new. I am not with the wheel falling off thing.

Crunch Wobble wobble can you make it to the garage another 1/4 mile. Got lucky there. But once is enough.

[Ms Grumpy]

I had to replace the tires on the Suburban about a month ago. I am actually surprised that we didn't have a problem with the old tires considering that when we bought it in Nov 2014, we knew that we needed tires just never got around to it. Oil change this week and maybe a radiator flush to get ready for the summer.

Now the 2008 Toyota needs some tires. Only 52,000 miles on them, but they are the original and have a little bit of wear, mostly highway miles.

I have to get these things done before I bring my car home, that way I can spend my money on front end parts for my car. lol Now I just have to tell hubby that.

[flash]

Have had no car time ,took wednesday and thursday off for vacation and friday was a holiday .Been pressure washing the house ,restaining the rear deck ,plowing the garden and mowed the yard .It's been a real busy 3 days here .

[chevymaher]

Got the bearing puller. All the parts and lube. Axles got here today. I worked my tail off after being sick and caught my work load up to date.

In the morning vanski getting new axles bearings seals and studs. Just got to dig the press out of the junk piled in front of it in the corner.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee363/chevymaher/P_20160331_115737_zpsstslzyy8.jpg

[carpoor]

And my AC is now blowing hot air, just in time for the summer. :( I changed the cabin filters Saturday, holy cow. I don't think anyone ever changed them. Going to throw in some R134 with stop leak to see if I can band aid it and make it last a little longer.

[fleming23]

Put the new car on the rollers today. Must say, it made more power than I would have expected!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLaaYo1r4Oo

[carpoor]

Two words... Bad Ass.

[chevymaher]

Changing oil on Vanski. I am getting out the dragon to wash. Drive it a few days. isn't good to just sit all the time.

[carpoor]

Dug out my LQ4/80E from my old truck, changed the camshaft. Started to change the valvesprings... interference with the factory valve seals. Made a phone call, the parts I need are on the way.

Installed a Jeep GC box in the 67' C10 this morning. The Trans Am box in the the truck was leaking.

[carpoor]

Well I'll be damned if the torque converter in my freshly rebuilt transmission stopped locking up. :mad:

Time to pull this thing apart. I swear it wants the engine and transmission swap.

[flash]

I took the 72 Chevy truck out for a little cruise today ,just about 50 miles round trip .My back wont let me enjoy much more than that right now but want to get out as much as I can before the back surgery .

[carpoor]

Just spent about $300 on the last few odds and ends. I need to get back on the engine tomorrow morning and wrap things up.

[chevymaher]

I built and did the majority of the bodywork on mine with my brother. He was doing a 68 Charger at the same time. Then right before paint I brought mine home for the part you guys saw.

Anywho I was at a family gathering at mom's down the street from my brothers. He got mega bucks so he has his motor and supercharger. Basically he is sorting out the bugs in his right now. It is looking good. I haven't seen it in years now. He finished his interior. He has a trans and driveshaft issue right now. His driveshaft loop was hitting the driveshaft under throttle. So he was modifying the loop.

[carpoor]

Victory! Finished up the trunion upgrade on my factory rocker arms today. The long block is all buttoned up save for the harmonic balancer and rockers.

Should be able to start pulling the truck apart next Friday after work.

[Hank70SS]

Replaced the head gasket on my zero turn mower yesterday, does that count?

[paulywood]

Replaced the head gasket on my zero turn mower yesterday, does that count?

It does in my book!

[carpoor]

Set the rockers on last night and snugged them by hand. Need to go through the sequence and TQ them down properly. I'll get the harmonic balancer back on and take care of the rockers this weekend.

[carpoor]

Got the six liter taken care of last weekend. Also got the transmission out of my truck.I got the transmission out of my truck in the Sierra yesterday. Going to fill it and make sure everything is good tomorrow morning.

[carpoor]

The GMC seems to be fixed, I'll drive it move this evening to make certain. Almost have the engine out of my truck.

[carpoor]

The GMC has been solid every day thankfully. I have not got anything done, had an old injury flare up last Thursday. Spent all weekend in pain, unable to work. Doctor says that this could take 2-3 weeks to heal. :(

[flash]

All Im able to do is go to my shop and look around ,but I am able to drive m 72 truck while Im healing as my Indy truck is at the bodyshop .

[carpoor]

Was feeling better today, so three hours later...

[flash]

Wow ,you been busy.

[carpoor]

Let me tell you, that lift is a game changer. I don't know how I have lived without one for so long. It is going to make building the exhaust system a lot less of a chore.

[carpoor]

Went over after work today and installed some DEI heat barrier. The factory insulation had fallen apart and was saturated with oil. My knees were killing me after crouching in the engine bay. So I called it quits after I finished the firewall.

[flash]

It's looking good in there ,I cant wait to be able to do something ,ANYTHING , I even had my wife ask the Dr yesterday if I could do light house work ,they said NO ,not til they say so. All I can do is walk and Im doing that but it gets boring by myself. I am still driving my 72 Chevy truck though as the Indy truck is in the bodyshop ,or at the shop waiting it's turn for some touch up.

[Ms Grumpy]

Hey John so glad to hear that at least you can drive your truck. Just be patient, it takes a little longer for the healing process as we get older. I am sure that Joan is looking forward to the day when you can help around the house too. lol

[carpoor]

Engine and transmission are in finally. The heat proved to be too much for me around mid day. Hoping to complete more tomorrow morning.

[carpoor]

No promises, but it may be running by the end of this month.

[carpoor]

Installed the headers and got the exhaust system mostly figured out. Need to finish welding it up tomorrow and hang the tailpipe.

[chevymaher]

I just rebuilt the vans rear end again. New gears and bearings axles. I did it a long time ago but didn't have the right tools for it. inch/lb torque wrench mainly. 100 thousand and it was singing again

Wow axles are really picky on the bearing preload. 3-4 inch/lbs makes the difference between silent practically and a hum.

Anywho it is quiet now and I 80 miles in on the break in proceedure. I am getting better at it. Should be this is my third one now. I can see why nobody wants to do this except for them selves. it is alot of work. Put it in take it out rinse repeat LOL

[carpoor]

Exhaust system is pretty much done, and I dragged the stepside bed into the shop. Time to get the body work done and get some paint on it.

[Hank70SS]

Flushed the brake system on the motorhome. Fluid was looking a little gunky. I know it's big but I didn't think it would take over 3 quarts of fluid.

[chevymaher]

Well for years it didn't bug me i couldn't do things to it. I just a poor boy nobody likes me as queen sang in his song LOL.

I got another year before this going to college ordeal is over. And now that it is looking good and not junk looking anymore. It is killin me i can't just finish it and drive it.

Wow some people never grow up. I just want to go bark tires and get in trouble LOL.

[carpoor]

Just chasing parts today. Some fittings and hose to redo a transmission line. And an 02 bung for the wideband. Working with a tuner to get a base tune loaded in the next few days. I'm ready to hear this thing run, seems like I have been working on it forever.

[flash]

I keep hoping my 93 Indy truck is going to get done soon ,I will need it when I go back to work in a couple of weeks .

[carpoor]

I know what I am doing tomorrow after work. :D

[chevymaher]

Last night whatever happened to my vans stereo. The computer in it fried. So I ordered a new one. The first one i tried to put in the chevelle and destroyed. So i am in the dragon again because it has tunes still.
Monday or tues the new stereo arrives.

[carpoor]

A little more progress, the intake manifold is on for good. Installed the engine cover as well, had to trim some off of it to clear the cruise cable. It's so hot and humid lately that I don't get much done.

[flash]

Looking good in there ,carpoor. I hope the voltage regulator for my wife's Ferd Sport Trac is waiting for me at O'Reiley's in a few minutes ,they had to order it in yesterday but it is coming from Nashville so I doubt it will be there .

[flash]

No voltage regulator today ,hope it is here tomorrow after my Physical Therapy session ,need to get her back on the road.

[carpoor]

I whooped on it good today. I would have done more if it wasn't so hot.

[Ms Grumpy]

I spent Friday cleaning up from the Thunderstorms on Thursday night that caused a canopy in my back yard to come down and do some damage to my Toyota parked in the driveway. After spending 2 hours taking apart the canopy I took the car to the body shop and got an estimate of $1,100. Then headed to the insurance company and found out that the insurance agent doesn't really do anything anymore. I had to call and get a case # and now I am waiting on the adjuster to call me (said it would be 3-5 days cause the car was driveable) and then we will decide what to do.

Hopefully things turn out ok. The damage is not that bad because nothing fell on the car. The poles from the canopy just scratched the car down to the metal. My Toyota is a 2008 but I only have 50,000 miles on it and have taken very good care of it. I would hate to not have this fixed.

[carpoor]

I feel like I got quite a bit done today...

bed swap, installed the bigger fuel pump, etc.

[chevymaher]

Just a busy beaver aren't you?

[Ms Grumpy]

Filled up all my vehicles today. Getting ready for the road trip to NOCC on Thursday.

[chevymaher]

My 2 pigs are gonna need gas in the next couple days.

[carpoor]

Not much to see... the rain put a stop to things early. Sanded and buffed headlights, installed tail lights and the billet inserts into the grille. I still need to do the same to the marker lights and install them. No PCM yet, I checked on it Wednesday - he still hasn't had time. I am going to order a new plastic cap for the front bumper and a plastic step pad for the rear bumper. Then I can install the bumpers next weekend. Still need to finish prepping and paint the tailgate. I really hope to have my truck back by the end of this month. I haven't driven it since April.

[BillsCamino]

Have done nothing for the past 7 weeks...can't drive. :(

[flash]

How are you doing Bill ,a lot of your Chevelle buds were asking about you in Ohio ?

[BillsCamino]

How are you doing Bill ,a lot of your Chevelle buds were asking about you in Ohio ?

Thanks John
Still gimping around...progress not moving fast enough. Summer's going quickly...
Thinking about selling the '72 and buy an auto Chevelle.

[carpoor]

I finished the "cosmetics" of the front of the truck yesterday. Still waiting for my base tune. :rolleyes: I really need to learn how to do it myself.

[chevymaher]

I been doing maintenance on the vehicles. More like looking the van over and the truck needs things. But after the checks I pulled the muffler off of the truck today. Ordered a new one. It is a 4WD and I mainly only use it in the snow. So it gets a beat down from salt and snow. That muffler is only a few years old but it is shot.

[carpoor]

Finally! Going to install the PCM tomorrow and see how close the base tune is.

[carpoor]

Been fighting a no start issue since Friday. Finally heard it run briefly today, now it appears that I need to reset the VATs system. I will give it a shot tomorrow, I need to get it sorted out soon. It is going on the chassis dyno Monday morning at 8:30. (The 26th)

[Hank70SS]

Starting installing a set of headers on the motorhome. Of course one of the studs was busted already busted off below the surface of the head. All the rest backed out without any problem. Got the busted stud out, hung the header and connector pipe. Have to start on the other side now. A lot less access on the drivers side. You would think a motorhome would be easy but I'd much rather install new heads and headers on the Chevelle then install headers on the motorhome.

[carpoor]

Got it running this afternoon, still working out a few kinks. I plan to put about 100 miles on it this weekend.

[shadowgray396]

Son, buys a new 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, the other night. I get a call yesterday that his wife took it out for a drive and a logging operation had dropped mud and good size rocks on the road. With on coming traffic she was unable to miss a large rock, bent the rear right rim, tore off the brake caliper and damaged the rear control arm. Car with only 100 miles on and about $3000 in damages. Have to wait a least a week for parts and now trying to get damages from the logging company.

[carpoor]

Took it for a short ride this morning, still working out a few bugs. But, happy to have it moving under it's own power again.

[carpoor]

Putting it to work this morning. :D Shuffling around some vehicles so I can get the C10 on the lift.

[flash]

Put a bike rack on the receiver hitch of my 93 Indy truck ,going to get back into riding the bike now .

[carpoor]

:mad: The driveshaft exploded on the dyno this morning...

[Quadracer392]

:mad: The driveshaft exploded on the dyno this morning...

How many pulls did you get in before it let go on ya? Damage anything else?

[carpoor]

I think 3 or 4. The muffler is toast, the DS loop that I built took a shot. And unsure if it hurt the transmission internally or not, I will have to get another driveshaft in it to find out.

Carnage picture...

[carpoor]

More carnage pictures...

I am having trouble getting a u joint, I have another yoke. But, it's not exactly the same.

[chevymaher]

Getting the ol Dragon in shape for winter. Had leaking trans lines. Got the old ones off. Radiator came with the front part to the rubber lines.

I gonna save 250 bucks here I am good with that. I needed both lines and both rubber hoses they were wasted. I got a roll of tubing on the way. And it took hours to find but I also got the inverted flare fittings and nuts to join what I am making to the front lines.

I ain't with the quick leak fittings anyway. I prefer the flared ends. No leaks and if I ever got to take it apart they still work. As opposed to the 6 months the quick release got before they are junk and leak if you got to mess with them again.

Poor ol dragon(durango) is the snow car. So all it sees is salt and nasty. Taking it kinda hard on the lines rusting. Good ol truck tho she earns her keep.

[Hank70SS]

Finished up installing headers on the motorhome. New iridium plugs and wires. Runs good and no more exhaust leaks.

Yea, I know headers are worthless with a full exhaust. At least that's what the 'EXPERTS' on the other side of the pond say. Maybe a set of electric cutouts is in the future for the motorhome. Don't want to waste all that money and effort installing headers if they won't increase performance. :confused:

[carpoor]

I get puzzled looks from friends when they see the headers on my truck.

"Wait... you have headers on your truck, but not on the Chevelles?"

[carpoor]

I was able to get my truck up and running again, found a u joint, had another driveshaft and a spare yoke. Been driving it, drivability is crap. I have been going back and forth with the tuner. I did my own research and trouble shooting, it seems like the segment swap for the transmission part of the tune didn't carry over. (He copied and pasted my old tune, then made adjustments) I had the notion to try the PCM from my old truck this morning. I'll be damned, it shifts and locks the converter now.

I am going to pay him a visit this week with my findings and see what happens. I didn't get over there today - I was busy with other things and honestly needed to cool off a bit.

This however is the push I needed to buy HP tuners and learn how to do this type of work myself.

[carpoor]

A good friend of mine stopped by Wednesday afternoon and helped me get the tune mostly sorted out. It runs strong. :D

[carpoor]

After work today, I went over and put a stepside bed on my father's Sierra. Still need to finish the body work and paint it.

[carpoor]

Got my truck on the lift over at my folks. The muffler has come apart... succumbed to the damage from the great driveshaft debacle. Have a new one on the way. Also replaced a section of crushed pipe from the same incident. Did a new transmission filter at the same time. Going to install larger transmission cooler too - trucool 40K.

The plugs are shot from detonation during tuning, have a set - just need to install. And the replacement MAF sensor is acting up, so I picked up a genuine GM part.

Lastly, I am going to take measurements and order a beefier driveshaft. The truck should be ready for a final tune at that point.

[carpoor]

Finally had some time after work today...

[carpoor]

Installed my big arsed transmission cooler yesterday. :D

[carpoor]

Tailgate is painted and installed on the truck finally. Small progress here and there when I have time and the weather is agreeable.

[carpoor]

I installed my new grille Friday. It's aftermarket and isn't the best, but it's better than the one my father leaned on and broke. I have yet to reinstall the bowtie. It's not the prettiest. I was considering painting it black, but not sure it will look the best. Then I started thinking maybe blue? Chevrolet cars and trucks from the late 60s had a blue bowtie. I took a picture of the bowtie on the grille of my 69' Malibu for reference. I think I am going to try to find some paint a similar color.

Thoughts?

[chevymaher]

Poor van must have a curse on it. Been totalled 4 times and never has it been the person driving it at the times fault. One time the poor thing was just sitting in a parking lot and got nailed.

But today she escaped doom. Sitting at a light. Guy was tailgating and weaving in and out of traffic. Einstein made his move nailed it about hit to cars and got out of the pack. He is looking over at the guy he just about hit in triumph. So he is doing easy 80 in a 55 now racing that guy.

Well he looks forward and there I am sitting at a red light. Nails his brakes after his eyes get as big as saucers and his jaw dropped.

I am thinking not again this never ends well. I see he isn't even going to be able to stop. And he is going to end up 6 foot inside my van.

So I nailed it and did a drag strip type take off. He was 6 inches away when I started pulling away. He ended up being where I was just sitting.

So the Phoenix van escaped fate this time. Me and my boy didn't get hurt. So all in all we were lucky,

[Hank70SS]

Tailgate is painted and installed on the truck finally. Small progress here and there when I have time and the weather is agreeable.

So why do people cover or blur out the license plate when they post a pic of a vehicle? Every where you go it's visible but you don't want somebody online to see it. So what gives?

BTW: Changed the front brake hardware on the old Malibu today. Brakes didn't feel right, lot's of rust around the clips holding the pads. Had to knock one pad out with a small hammer. I'll test it in a bit. Hope it's good, that's the car we'll tow behind the motorhome when you go to FL.

[carpoor]

Hank, it's just out of habit I suppose.

[Hank70SS]

I was just wondering, you see it a lot.

[chevymaher]

Spent the day with the van. I gave her a physical. Just making sure everything was okay and no maintenance was needed. I put a new spindle on the passenger side a while back.

So I did a caster camber and alignment on her. Drives like new again. I love it when a plan comes together.

[carpoor]

Finally changed the plugs and MAF sensor on the truck. Gave it a quick wash too. The recent modifications seem to be keeping the transmission fluid nice and cool. The true test will be when I tow the C10 for a tune.

[flash]

Im trying to decide which ones to sell.

[carpoor]

Im trying to decide which ones to sell.

Do you still have the 74' Stepside? :D

[flash]

Yes ,still have it .It is the most dependable truck I have .It can sit for 6 months and will still fire up every time .I move it around but have not really driven it in a while .

[carpoor]

My father had a 77' when I was a young boy. I miss that truck. Everything I find down here is roached out.

[flash]

I need to do a few things to the 74 but just have not found the motivation yet ,hopefully one day .

[carpoor]

I finally bought a stronger driveshaft for my truck. Picked it up after work, and installed it. Hopefully that's it for awhile. My dog is about to have puppies, I won't have any money for car stuff soon.

[flash]

Drive shaft looks great ,what kind of dog you got ?

[carpoor]

Drive shaft looks great ,what kind of dog you got ?

I have two, the parents are my male - he is a German Pinscher. My female is a Miniature Pinscher. Both are rust colored, similar looking dogs. He stays right around 30 lbs, she's a whole 12 lbs. I am guessing that the puppies, when full grown, will be about 16-20 lbs.

[flash]

They are cute .

[carpoor]

If you think you would want a puppy, let me know. I will bring you one in May.