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Steeveedee 04-29-2023 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper (Post 9200349)
I have to say my shoulders hurt from driving the truck around town . Forget parallel parking with this truck . Might go with a 215/80r16 front tire less contact patch area .

With all the work you do, like harvesting firewood, I would think that your shoulder muscles would be plenty strong. Maybe it's a different set of muscles?

'68OrangeSunshine 04-30-2023 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper (Post 9200433)
Would have to change the whole rear . The Eaton HO 52 will not accept a gear higher than 3.91 I believe and it’s hard to find them .

I forgot it was a C/20. However 3.91 would be better than 4.57.

72c20customcamper 04-30-2023 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine (Post 9200480)
I forgot it was a C/20. However 3.91 would be better than 4.57.

Like hens teeth to find a good set. I’ve looked for 4 years . I have a line on a Dana 60 out of a 72 with a set 3.73 Detroit locker . Getting it here is another story .

72c20customcamper 04-30-2023 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee (Post 9200434)
With all the work you do, like harvesting firewood, I would think that your shoulder muscles would be plenty strong. Maybe it's a different set of muscles?

Much different set of muscles . Lifting wood and pulling a wheel I noticed when I did the turn switch that the upper bearing is missing a couple of balls . It’s making noise when I try to turn it at slow speed . But I don’t think it’s making any harder . But I’ll change it out and see

'68OrangeSunshine 04-30-2023 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper (Post 9200504)
Like hens teeth to find a good set. I’ve looked for 4 years . I have a line on a Dana 60 out of a 72 with a set 3.73 Detroit locker . Getting it here is another story .

I was gonna say, if you're cracking the pumpkin open for a gear change, you might as well get a posi unit too.

''Stretch'' Stepsides are pretty rare too. Most of the Stepsides I see are Model 10s.

72c20customcamper 04-30-2023 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine (Post 9200597)
I was gonna say, if you're cracking the pumpkin open for a gear change, you might as well get a posi unit too.

''Stretch'' Stepsides are pretty rare too. Most of the Stepsides I see are Model 10s.

Come to think 🤔 of it I’ve haven’t come across a 20 stepper . Long 10s yes

'68OrangeSunshine 04-30-2023 02:51 PM

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As I recall from the info packet from Chevrolet Heritage, GM tended to make the shortbed stepside trucks half-ton, and the longbed ones three quarters.
But if a buyer specified he wanted a longbed half-ton, or a shortbed 3/4 ton, they were more than happy to build it for him.

72c20customcamper 04-30-2023 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine (Post 9200606)
As I recall from the info packet from Chevrolet Heritage, GM tended to make the shortbed stepside trucks half-ton, and the longbed ones three quarters.
But if a buyer specified he wanted a longbed half-ton, or a shortbed 3/4 ton, they were more than happy to build it for him.

Short bed 20?

'68OrangeSunshine 04-30-2023 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper (Post 9200610)
Short bed 20?

Don't remember ever seeing one, but theoretically possible.

TxGary 05-01-2023 12:41 PM

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Installed LED bulbs in dash cluster, now I can see the guages at night. Also installed a 15" steering wheel.

72c20customcamper 05-01-2023 06:18 PM

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LEDs look good . I put red lights in my cars think I’ll do the same with the truck

72c20customcamper 05-01-2023 06:23 PM

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Checked all the bed bolts after I drove it a few hundred miles a couple did loosen up a bit while I was under it I adding a couple more ground straps. Took the shift arm out painted it and the boot retainer ring . Put the boot back in to have to do a little every day .

Already Gone 05-01-2023 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary (Post 9200849)
Installed LED bulbs in dash cluster, now I can see the guages at night. Also installed a 15" steering wheel.

Great choice on the LEDS and steering wheel. I think have the same LEDs in my truck.

zicc1835 05-01-2023 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary (Post 9200849)
Installed LED bulbs in dash cluster, now I can see the guages at night. Also installed a 15" steering wheel.

those LEDs look fantastic do you have a part # and which supplier you purchased from ?
thanks

67olds 05-01-2023 08:46 PM

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Pulled out the old vinyl, cleaned up some light surface rust, installed sound deadener and carpet. Now just to clean up, but thrilled with the feel of the interior with carpet versus the old flooring. Pictures aren't cooperating at the moment...

TxGary 05-01-2023 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835 (Post 9200956)
those LEDs look fantastic do you have a part # and which supplier you purchased from ?
thanks

SYL 194LEDBP2 Bought them at O'reilly Auto Parts. 2 pak. They make a big differance.

zicc1835 05-02-2023 08:53 AM

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Thank you

Micmac 05-02-2023 10:27 AM

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I think I'll copy you guys with the LED's in my C-30 Dump Truck great idea! After all these years on here I learn something new almost every day from the geniuses (sincerely) on this forum.

OregonNed 05-02-2023 10:47 AM

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One of my Heater hoses had an annoying drip, so I upgraded both with new clamps - silicone style instead of the ones I had.

'68OrangeSunshine 05-02-2023 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed (Post 9201120)
One of my Heater hoses had an annoying drip, so I upgraded both with new clamps - silicone style instead of the ones I had.

Ned, could you tell us more about your clamps?
Source, price, P/N, close-ups...

They do look cool.

zicc1835 05-02-2023 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary (Post 9200975)
SYL 194LEDBP2 Bought them at O'reilly Auto Parts. 2 pak. They make a big differance.

one last question how many did you put in you talk about a 2 pack how many did you put in the cluster I know it takes 9 all together?

TxGary 05-02-2023 09:23 PM

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it only takes 4

zicc1835 05-02-2023 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary (Post 9201275)
it only takes 4

thanks again.....

Grumpy old man 05-02-2023 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine (Post 9201219)
Ned, could you tell us more about your clamps?
Source, price, P/N, close-ups...

They do look cool.

I liked them too , They are stainless T-bolt clamps ,This picture shows me mocking them up ,I found them on Amazon . I bought 4" ones for my 4" cowl induction hose :chevy:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=t+bolt+ba...sl_te9m1vveb_e

'68OrangeSunshine 05-03-2023 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man (Post 9201283)
I liked them too , They are stainless T-bolt clamps ,This picture shows me mocking them up ,I found them on Amazon . I bought 4" ones for my 4" cowl induction hose :chevy:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=t+bolt+ba...sl_te9m1vveb_e

Thanks, Grumpy.


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