What did you do with your truck/shop today

[Daryl Z71]

Got around to replacing my rear shocks. Not horrible but still not super simple either. They were both flat & not doing anything but taking up space. New shocks are sooooo much better for the ride of the truck.

Also after rerouting that wire bundle from earlier I found out my parking brake fully works now. Helps a lot to not having wires keeping the peddle from going far enough down.

Isn't it fun fixing up these old trucks?

[Jsdirt]

Finally flushed the OEM brake fluid, greased the front end, and threw the summer wheels on with the brandy-new set of Hankook Ventus ST . Noticed my year-old upper control arms and bushing shells are all rusted already. Moog too, wtf.

 

Was not happy with GM today - hell of a spot to put the rear bleeders! In between the lip of the backing plate, and the brake line fitting. Can't even get a bite on it with a 8mm open end. Have to use the boxed end ... but it has to be 12-point if you want to move it! All mine are 6 point. Trying to bleed solo with a MityVac on this setup is a royal pain in the ass. Thanks again, GM - you sure know how to build 'em!

 

 

While I was out there working, a pair of C-130s strafed my property, lol. They were 150' off the ground, maximum, and hauling ass! Came up so quick I barely had time to look toward the thunderous roar, and could see the pilot clear as day! That's how close to me they were. Just as I watched in amazement, another one snuck up behind me and banked right, directly over my barn. My security cameras picked up the giant shadow moving at 200 MPH, or however fast they were going (if not, faster, I'd bet). They were jet black - couldn't see any markings on them. Probably why they were flying low - maybe they didn't want to be noticed. By the time you know they're there, they're gonzo. That was a goosebump-inducing event! Pretty cool. Go git 'em boys!! Check out the vid at the bottom.

 

 

 

Watch closely for that shadow- it's MOVIN'!!! http://vid297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/jjs05polaris/Forum%20pics/MVI_5585_zpsuqghpfym.mp4

[00Silverado4x4]

Isn't it fun fixing up these old trucks?

Hell yeah!!!

[Daryl Z71]

Took the truck for a drive. No wind noise from the extended cab window now, but the rear window is making noise. Couldn't hear it before over the other window. Looking to eventually replace it with a one piece window anyway.

[Chevor]

748,417 - Oil, grease, air filter, tires rotated, had to replace strap for wheel speed sensor on control arm pass side. I seemed to of broken a few of those damn fender liner come down on it.

Edited April 14, 2016 by Chevor

[Daryl Z71]

Polished another wheel on mine. Doing one per day. Lol!

[00Silverado4x4]

Polished another wheel on mine. Doing one per day. Lol!

...and then starting over? lol

[Daryl Z71]

...and then starting over? lol

Probably the way the weather has been lately. Lol!

[RyanbabZ71]

Finally flushed the OEM brake fluid, greased the front end, and threw the summer wheels on with the brandy-new set of Hankook Ventus ST . Noticed my year-old upper control arms and bushing shells are all rusted already. Moog too, wtf.

 

Was not happy with GM today - hell of a spot to put the rear bleeders! In between the lip of the backing plate, and the brake line fitting. Can't even get a bite on it with a 8mm open end. Have to use the boxed end ... but it has to be 12-point if you want to move it! All mine are 6 point. Trying to bleed solo with a MityVac on this setup is a royal pain in the ass. Thanks again, GM - you sure know how to build 'em!

 

 

While I was out there working, a pair of C-130s strafed my property, lol. They were 150' off the ground, maximum, and hauling ass! Came up so quick I barely had time to look toward the thunderous roar, and could see the pilot clear as day! That's how close to me they were. Just as I watched in amazement, another one snuck up behind me and banked right, directly over my barn. My security cameras picked up the giant shadow moving at 200 MPH, or however fast they were going (if not, faster, I'd bet). They were jet black - couldn't see any markings on them. Probably why they were flying low - maybe they didn't want to be noticed. By the time you know they're there, they're gonzo. That was a goosebump-inducing event! Pretty cool. Go git 'em boys!! Check out the vid at the bottom.

 

 

 

Watch closely for that shadow- it's MOVIN'!!! http://vid297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/jjs05polaris/Forum%20pics/MVI_5585_zpsuqghpfym.mp4

 

They have some awesome engines!

[Chris]

Finally flushed the OEM brake fluid, greased the front end, and threw the summer wheels on with the brandy-new set of Hankook Ventus ST . Noticed my year-old upper control arms and bushing shells are all rusted already. Moog too, wtf.

 

Was not happy with GM today - hell of a spot to put the rear bleeders! In between the lip of the backing plate, and the brake line fitting. Can't even get a bite on it with a 8mm open end. Have to use the boxed end ... but it has to be 12-point if you want to move it! All mine are 6 point. Trying to bleed solo with a MityVac on this setup is a royal pain in the ass. Thanks again, GM - you sure know how to build 'em!

 

 

While I was out there working, a pair of C-130s strafed my property, lol. They were 150' off the ground, maximum, and hauling ass! Came up so quick I barely had time to look toward the thunderous roar, and could see the pilot clear as day! That's how close to me they were. Just as I watched in amazement, another one snuck up behind me and banked right, directly over my barn. My security cameras picked up the giant shadow moving at 200 MPH, or however fast they were going (if not, faster, I'd bet). They were jet black - couldn't see any markings on them. Probably why they were flying low - maybe they didn't want to be noticed. By the time you know they're there, they're gonzo. That was a goosebump-inducing event! Pretty cool. Go git 'em boys!! Check out the vid at the bottom.

 

 

 

Watch closely for that shadow- it's MOVIN'!!! http://vid297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/jjs05polaris/Forum%20pics/MVI_5585_zpsuqghpfym.mp4

That close, would normally be a Special Ops 130. Combat Shadow or Combat Talon II doing low levels

[LongrangeLauber]

 

They have some awesome engines!

Let me guess.... rolls royce? Lol

[Chris]

Let me guess.... rolls royce? Lol

Allison T56A Turboprop. 4 of them. About 4900 shaft HP each

[SarahsGMC]

Brought my paint back to life

 

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[LongrangeLauber]

Brought my paint back to life

 

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Looks better than my paint job on my 2014 LOL

[Daryl Z71]

Looks better than my paint job on my 2014 LOL

Mine too. The Cruze that is. Lol!