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Got my new electric fans and shroud assembled and screwed to my radiator.

Little by little....

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

Today was fun filled!

Carburetor - reinstalled the newly rebuilt carb, with new brass float, missing choke pull off, new idle mixture screws, and new jets. Once warmed up, adjusted idle mix, timing, and initial adjustment of choke. Waiting until it is dead cold to tweak choke pull off. Supposed to be a low of 24 tonight, so dead cold is right about now.

Heater - dissected the heater box in the cab and found several interesting things. First, the outlet flap was broken and just flapping about. So, given it is winter here, just removed it all together. Will address the remainder next spring. Second, determined why my air flow was non-existent, and removed the remnants of a prior tenant. It looked rather cozy, if you were a mouse. I took a picture, but didn’t include it here. Ain’t nobody wanna see that...

Installed parts from GMCPauls: wiper arms and blades, and new gas cap.

Finally, replaced the driver door lock so the key matches the passenger door lock.

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Finally got the tires mounted on the new to me front chrome wheels and installed on the ramp truck.

I think I need some center caps.:chevy:

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Block party with one Attendee 😩 also roof rail clean up.

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

I was wondering what brand of fans did you buy and how is the fit?

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

I bought the fans and the Shroud separately. My friend actually gave me the fans, they are 14 in cheap generic fans. I got the Shroud from ledfoot racing. It's designed to go on a replacement Champion radiator but it fit very nicely on my four row original radiator.

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

I got a few things done.
Radiator overflow installed/plumbed.
Some new firewall grommets.
Cleaned up my small garage, tools and work bench.
Next on the to do list, wiper washer hoses.
Time for dinner and a brew:b69::b69::D

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This weekend I tackled the drip guard. I started by removing the old seam sealer. I used a chisel for much of it and then based on a tip from this board I finished it with a wire wheel. I then treated the whole channel with a couple coats of por15 and let it dry overnight. Next day I used the self leveling seam sealer and after letting that dry for several hours (the label says you need 30 minutes) I gave it a coat of TCP 2k epoxy primer using the preval sprayer.

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Didn’t get any of the parts I’ve waiting on to move forward in Walter so I started on the install of the CVF serpentine pulley setup (bought it at SEMA show) and Sanden 508 a/c install on my ‘77 square.

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Replaced the alternator and re-did the shattered connector plug. While I was at it, I saw that the fuel pump was squirting gas from the weep holes in the top of the mechanical pump. So, got a new pump and will be doing that next.

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Smell your oil for fuel. When the diaphragm goes, the pump can leak fuel into the oil.

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

Working on my brakes - replacing everything but the drum.

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

Good to know. It is time for an oil change anyway, so will take care of that after I replace the pump. Thanks!

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Finished the C-Notch and helper bag mount with extra inner and outer plates on the C20.

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Freshened up a gauge cluster for the 67 Vermillion/white CST. Going to go from this broken bezel.....

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To this.

Special thanks to TBONE1964 for the calibrate and paint on the speedo and TOO MUCH STUFF for the choke delete & throttle place card.

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Installed cowl vent trash guards, and replaced the cowl fresh air flap. Removed failed fuel pump, only to find that the parts store sold me the wrong one. So, will be getting the right pump today, then reinstall later tonight.

In the mean time, spent some time working to understand the AC vacuum routing/functionality and replaced a few of the 50 year old vacuum lines under the dash.

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Working on a disc brake upgrade and rearend swap.

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Having a new windshield installed :D

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Yesterday, I finally slid the tail lights into my bed. I'm just glad that the wiring worked as it should.

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Finished the 72's rear trim this weekend.
Taillights, upper/lower tailgate trim and a new sport bumper.
The taillight bezels were fun........not! :lol:

A shout out to forum members:

Wes, Classic Heartbeat
Mark, CG
Leon, LockDoc

Thanks for your help and advice gentlemen:clap::clap::clap:

Sam

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New Moog control arm shafts . Just waiting on more parts ...As Always ..:smoke:

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

Got one upper control arm ready to install. Went with Dorman shaft kits and GM NOS upper ball joint. Blasting the other one tonight and getting it assembled and painted hopefully by tomorrow.

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Everything on this truck is being restored /repaired or replaced and it will be sold once it's finished and I'll go on to the next one .:chevy:

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front to back .

Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
 

Very nice work Grumpy,:metal:
Do you have a build thread?
I'm curious what year, model and color(s) truck you are restoring.
Thanks,
Sam