What have you done to your square lately??

Doppleganger · Oct 25, 2024

I mounted the block off panel for all the heater core holes I wont need anymore. Used 3M panel adhesive with 1/8" screws to hold it in place, then used a stud welder to plug the holes once it had set up. Taped off and got about half the seams sealed with 2K seam sealer, including the block off panel. Also had the 2 large heater hose holes, a few screw holes from a gun rack and running boards, and then 16 holes on my bed/tailgate from tie downs all welded shut. Sanded the whole cab again for one last shot weather-wise first of next week of epoxy primer. Bottom needs sprayed along with the areas I sanded from all the welding plugs. Then it sits til Spring. Panel blends and looks better in person than the pic. Once everything is covered again alot will disappear.

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Radiohead · Oct 26, 2024

Found dad's old chevy hat today going through some things. I will put it out on the dash as well as use it as an avatar for a while. Miss ya pops

Grit dog · Oct 26, 2024

82sbshortbed said:
Yeah that month and a half is brutal. Lol

I get it. The struggle is real. Lived in Phoenix for 2 years. First winter I ran around in shorts and flip flops all winter. 2nd year I wore a hoody and thought it was chilly sometimes! Lol.
Although I resisted the urge to switch to winter oil after the AC didn’t kick in for a week! Haha all in fun. Cheers

JamesSam · Oct 26, 2024

Drove it today to run errands(which was actually quite fun) and pick up an extra yard skeleton. So, drove it and decorated for Halloween/neighborhood zombie run.

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Normmus · Oct 26, 2024

I haven't driven the 77 K10 much lately, and when I most recently drove it, the front brakes were dragging badly, but intermittently. Changed both calipers and bled the system and she's running great again.

mxer147 · Oct 27, 2024

I hung the passenger door, welded some on the inner fender lower support and put the rear wheels back on so I could move it back four feet. It’s nice to have the doors back on since they were leaning against my super tenere for the past year. Perhaps I will get a nice afternoon for a ride. I’m still trying to finish the paint before winter.

DoubleDingo · Oct 28, 2024

Drove it to church, then the farmers market.

TotalyHucked · Oct 28, 2024

Used it as a shelf while doing maintenance on my ‘05 and paint correcting/waxing the GF’s F150

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BRetty · Oct 28, 2024

TotalyHucked said:
Used it as a shelf while doing maintenance on my ‘05 and paint correcting/waxing the GF’s F150

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Hooked up with a Ford girl ... how broad-minded.

gmbellew · Oct 28, 2024

Washed and waxed it as part of winter prep. Those new ceramic waxes are a little different to use, but I like the results....even on my old beat down paint.

Dravec · Oct 28, 2024

Recently got her titled in my name, and called the dealership today to see if there was any chance they could find the correct key code for her, as I can't seem to locate even a single set of the keys for this girl. Welp, as expected, they couldn't go back that far, but they referred me to a locksmith that they work with, and since they referred me to him, he can make a set of keys to fit the existing ignition and lock cylinders. So I'll be investing that $220 or so in the next couple of weeks, then having her towed to my house.

Ajax19 · Oct 28, 2024

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(Edit: better video version)Haven't done anything been working on other stuff(fords mostly lol) but got a quick clip doing a flyby unfortunately timing was bad because a Tesla was in the way

BRetty · Oct 28, 2024

Dravec said:
Recently got her titled in my name, and called the dealership today to see if there was any chance they could find the correct key code for her, as I can't seem to locate even a single set of the keys for this girl. Welp, as expected, they couldn't go back that far, but they referred me to a locksmith that they work with, and since they referred me to him, he can make a set of keys to fit the existing ignition and lock cylinders. So I'll be investing that $220 or so in the next couple of weeks, then having her towed to my house.

If you wanted to DIY the lock change and save $$$, an new ignition lock cylinder can be ordered for ~$25, and a package with a pair of door locks would be $50 max.

(I bought my square with no door keys, changing that cylinder was the first thing I did myself. Door and ignition each require a special tool, but how-to info can be found here or many other places.)

If it's way easier to have dealer/locksmith handle it, here's some still handy advice. There are 8 different GM ignition key blanks, GM used a letter code from A-H. If you want to make spare keys later, you will need to know the right blank code and order those blanks -- nobody will have them on hand. Ask the locksmith to write down the blank code for you.

BRetty

Camar068 · Oct 28, 2024

sea foam in oil, time to flush it. Be ready to change after ~200 miles this weekend.

ChuckN · Oct 29, 2024

Got to work on the valve seals. Then I discovered that for whatever reason (probably because they decided to stick with just o-rings on the exhaust valves) they didn’t machine down all of the valve seats for press-on seals. I could measure, but it wouldn’t make a difference. Some slid on, now I’m running into some that are damn near the same diameter of the seals themselves. No rhyme or reason.

Then I discovered I couldn’t find the Pioneer umbrella seals I have somewhere- probably ferreted away in the shop. I took it as a sign to walk away for the day.

I did get a chance to try this tool that worked awesome for getting spark plugs under tight headers. No more futzing around with an open end wrench with #5 and 6. Just gotta be gentle since there’s no rubber grommet to protect the porcelain.

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