The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

Rallys add to any truck. Now take that front bumper off and run it over to Alberta Plating and get Monty to chrome it and that will make your truck standout. Just kidding but it does make difference.

57rookie

10-21-2017 09:18 PM

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I had Alberta plating quote. They wanted $600 to chrome it. I can get a repop for a third of the price....This is my dilemma... Too bad they chard so much to dip it in chrome. I will likely have to go with an LMC repop...

Already Gone

10-21-2017 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 57rookie (Post 8065472)

He did mine front and back , on the pictured truck, for 400 in January 2015. I gues he is the only one doing chrome in the West so he has bumped his prices. If you get a repop dont tighten the bolts too much or it'll bend the bumper

TCCGRIZ

10-22-2017 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1 (Post 8064183)

It really does work, you'll be well pleased .

Basic 7th grade physics .

_any_ breakerless ignition drives the system to better output, opening the gaps a little bit forces the coil to provide hotter sparks .

I had an old '76 GMC with 292 that burned lots of oil , added '77 Nova HEI dizzy and opened the gaps to .070" (too much !) and it ran great, stopped smoking and flew through the California smog test easily .

Even points ignition systems run better with .035" , an old racer's trick from the 1950's .

.040" is a good balance for the Pertronix .

FWIW, I have a few twenty plus year old Pertronix Ignitor systems that still work perfectly and have never hiccuped nor failed ~ those who'll tell you they're unreliable are lazy and never took the time to ensure the coil was correct for the Ignitor .

I will agree with you on ty he gap , my 67 c50 with original 327 has the pentronix and I gapped them .40 runs and starts like new .
My 68 ,69, 71 and 72 have HEI'S all running .45 on the gap , I was amazed how it woke up the 292 in my 68

In The Ten Ring

10-22-2017 04:02 PM

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Just got in from working on the truck.

1). Removed thermostat, going to clean it up and test it....it may not be stuck.
2). Cleaned the old gasket from the water neck.
3). Cleaned out the water neck a bit and even vacuumed the area inside.
4). Figured out what fittings are needed to use the water hose to flush out the water jacket.

Barnfind46

10-22-2017 07:30 PM

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I got some more done on my rear end swap.Had some "Field Repairs" on the trailing arms and one spring mount was a chunk of steel.

jojomiamia

10-24-2017 04:47 PM

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Painting my engine

Tomorrow, rebuild time

VWNate1

10-24-2017 07:32 PM

P.S. Hose Service

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Originally Posted by paul blair (Post 8065332)

Found power steering leak at pressure line. Had to cut the line at pump fitting so I could use two box end wrenches at the pump fitting to loosen. Happy that I did not have to remove the pump and no damage done-waiting for new pressure hose-and hope it fits! 69 K/10

I highly suggest getting a NAPA power steering filter for the return hose ~ they have a magnet in them that collects any old metallic SWARF .

The reason step bumpers are getting hard to find is : the younger guys all throw them away .

paul blair

10-24-2017 08:26 PM

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Thanks Nate for the advise! Just received a new pressure line from Summit and it has male fittings on both ends--the one I removed has a female fitting on the pump end. I searched around and found GATES #14158-05283370 has a female end for the male pressure port on the pump. Might check NAPA. SUMMIT only listed one for 69-70 K/10--I wonder if I might have a 68 pump or one from a car or if EDELMANN hoses made in MEXICO installed the wrong fitting. Thanks for the filter idea.

VWNate1

10-24-2017 08:48 PM

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Before anything else look at the pictures of P.S. hoses on Rockauto.com to see of mayhap they sent you the wrong one ~ it happens, I have the decades of stories to back that up .

I have worked on an old truck once or twice .

I forget where I bought the new P.S. hose for my '69 C.10, maybe NAPA ? they too will have a picture but usually only _one_ to choose from .

Filters are always a good idea on older rigs ~ I retain them as I flush any system until the ATF remains translucent and sweet smelling, then I discard them .

paul blair

10-24-2017 08:56 PM

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I just found the NAPA filter, think I will get one-good idea! Happy Trails

57rookie

10-24-2017 10:40 PM

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I adjusted my quadrajet thanks to Geezer for the help. Also installed fuel filter and some vacuum hose. Tomorrow I will install an HEI distributor and wires hopefully!!!!!!z

Hotcorner

10-24-2017 11:19 PM

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Rehabbed my Unity spotlight

VWNate1

10-25-2017 07:27 PM

Unity Spotlights

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Originally Posted by Hotcorner (Post 8067954)

Rehabbed my Unity spotlight

? Is there any place that still sells the correct white handles ? .

TIA,

KY_GMC

10-25-2017 08:50 PM

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Finished the trim and installed it on the truck.

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Hotcorner

10-25-2017 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1 (Post 8068429)

? Is there any place that still sells the correct white handles ? .

TIA,

http://www.unityusa.com/U-6450-Ivory...rip_p_592.html

My handle grip is black, FWIW.
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mud.man.rj

10-25-2017 09:30 PM

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KY_GMC the trim really looks good with the rim colour, nice job.
Mudman.

Duck 37

10-25-2017 09:40 PM

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Still on lwb to swb project. Only have a few hours each day. 72 frames are a little different so there where some questions that needed answered, Jamie at Brothers took care of that and now should be able to go back together as soon as I get the rear frame cleaned and painted

jojomiamia

10-26-2017 04:45 PM

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Nothing,

Camshaft received broken from Summit (ship to France) no bubble wrap at all, I am curious how it can be possible to gamble at that point.

Anyway, after a quick chat, they’ve sent me a new one

Daniel67

10-27-2017 10:47 AM

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:chevy:Cleaned up my fan today. Still have to paint though.

In The Ten Ring

10-28-2017 03:30 AM

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I bought more hoses and figured out how I am going (I think) to fix my radiator hose problem long term and get the engine running short term.

VWNate1

10-28-2017 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotcorner (Post 8068517)

http://www.unityusa.com/U-6450-Ivory...rip_p_592.html

My handle grip is black, FWIW.
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THANK YOU ! .

It's good to know they're available again .

FWIW, yours would have been white when new .

I saved quite a few off 1970's vintage Police / Govt. vehicles but all were used over the years .

paul blair

10-28-2017 10:57 PM

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VWNate1, I took Your advise and installed a P/S filter with the new pressure line. Had to remove inner fender to install the new line because of higher profile. Was easy once the inner fender was out of the way. Test run tomorrow! Thanks again for Your information!

dflarsen77

10-29-2017 01:41 AM

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I scraped the quarter inch thick layer of oily dirt off the front of the frame, sprayed it in simple green, then pressure washed it. Man what a disaster. It's a lot cleaner tho...

KQQL IT

10-29-2017 01:49 AM

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Washed Old blue and went to the trunk or treat.

In The Ten Ring

10-29-2017 02:40 AM

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Hooked up last of the radiator hoses. Bought distilled water and concentrated antifreeze. Ordered a new gasket set. Installed gasket under water neck. Bought and installed new air filter.

Can you guess what I am about to do? :)

Gobuffalo

10-29-2017 11:53 PM

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Built and installed an enclosed air cleaner box / computer box.

66clow

10-30-2017 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 8070682)

Washed Old blue and went to the trunk or treat.

What did you wash your truck with to make it look like the bottom truck? ;) great before and after wash

OregonNed

10-30-2017 01:04 PM

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I'd never really bothered to look, but I needed fuel this last weekend, and instead of using the regular non-leaded and stabil, I found a station a couple of miles away that vends super non-ethanol, 92 octane - so I know where I will be going from now on. Decided to throw in a can of Seafoam for stabilizer over the fall and winter, but I do start and warm it up every week or so - and on dry days take it for a spin..

Coley

10-30-2017 01:44 PM

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....ahh, did my oil change....and added a little MMO in there.
Just nice to do in a way....and always good piece of mind knowing its clean again.

Now......time to start getting ready to find a good 'paint' partner and bring some of the other parts of the truck up to scratch.

Coley

Boog	10-30-2017 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 66clow (Post 8071479)

What did you wash your truck with to make it look like the bottom truck? ;) great before and after wash

I want some of what he’s using!

Possmguts

10-30-2017 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68 (Post 8061494)

I did a lot !!! :chevy:

What did I miss here? Did you start on another one??

bennylava

10-30-2017 07:50 PM

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I stared at it in shame!

stevenfromtexas

10-30-2017 09:16 PM

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shot the last of the high build today. pretty excited!!!

KQQL IT

10-31-2017 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 66clow (Post 8071479)

What did you wash your truck with to make it look like the bottom truck? ;) great before and after wash

😎😎😎 got shorter too.

My friends '68 neat truck

joel5150

10-31-2017 10:47 AM

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Installed new lowered leaf springs, shocks and shackles in the rear.

Forgot to hit all the bolts with PB Blaster before I started. Advil to the rescue.

Get an old truck, they said. It will be fun to work on, they said.

The rear sits about an inch and a half lower, but rides way better than it did on the old leafs (last owner pulled leafs to lower it).

The front will be addressed with much attention this coming weekend.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/..._Side_VIew.jpg

paul blair

10-31-2017 06:00 PM

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Passed " Taxachusetts " inspection early today! I never wait this long but just replaced power steering pressure line that let go at the inspection station a few days ago. The two guys inspecting had a lot of interest in the K/10 and shared some of their CHEVY stories. Made it a fun time. Just wondering if Your STATE INSPECTION stations are taking pictures of the odometer, vin and all four corners? Next thing will be a chip in all of us so they can track are movements.

Grumpy old man

10-31-2017 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by paul blair (Post 8072541)

No state inspections here in Tn , No state income tax, and state budget surplus . I just recently bought a titled cab , Just a cab and when I went down to change the title over into my name they issued a new registration ,and license plates along with the new title . I'm still wondering where to mount the plate ?:lol:

NoStopN

10-31-2017 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man (Post 8072591)

Yeah, the tag it to title it law we have is stupid. But, I've only bought vehicles that run, so I guess it doesn't really bother me.

Mazoh77

10-31-2017 10:25 PM

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Ordered a new radiator through ebay, went to an auto parts store and got a grease gun and hit all the fittings i could find on my drivers side. The three block squeak is gone! I'll still have to deal with small coolant puddles for another week or so.

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