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LS short box · 05-24-2024, 04:41 PM

Just an FYI on my 68 hood. It was nice but the hood did vibrate going down the road. Bugged the snot out of me. So I had some DEI trans tunnel insulation left over from project. It's about a 3/16" to 1/4" thick. Sticky on one side. Fiberglass insulation in the middle. Then kind of a waffle stainless outside. So I used that between the hood braces and the hood. Then when I was happy with the thickness I painted the edges black so you couldn't see it.
Oh and bed pic.
Thanks for all the kind words.

hdrolling · 05-24-2024, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LS short box

Just an FYI on my 68 hood. It was nice but the hood did vibrate going down the road. Bugged the snot out of me. So I had some DEI trans tunnel insulation left over from project. It's about a 3/16" to 1/4" thick. Sticky on one side. Fiberglass insulation in the middle. Then kind of a waffle stainless outside. So I used that between the hood braces and the hood. Then when I was happy with the thickness I painted the edges black so you couldn't see it.
Oh and bed pic.
Thanks for all the kind words.

Very nice, after seeing yours I went and did some searching and most of the shops like Brothers and summit sell hood brace padding that wedges in between the brace and hood. I'm heading from NC to Northern NH in a week so I'll worry about it when we get back in a few weeks. At least I know there are some easy options that are not expensive to run just for now.

D.B · 05-24-2024, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by hdrolling

Man that looks great, I only mentioned it because mine looks worse. I plan to get a cowl hood this fall after AC/heat so I haven't been worried about it, for the mean time I do need to find something to adhere my supports to the bottom off the hood. The hood just vibrates in the wind now and looks like its about to blow open any time.

Pretty sure there is suppose to be some type of gasket or caulking between the hood and support but there is nothing.

I had the same issue where you could see my hood shimmy when driving. So I fixed that by using 3M NVH Dampening Material p/n 4274 and an applicator gun to squeeze the material in between the hood and braces. Then I painted the underside of the hood with some very good textured paint. Now the hood is solid, no movement at all and it closes like it is solid. The forum member that mentioned the 3M fix was Rich72C10 and he posted about it. Not sure how to save a post to one of these messages or I would. I recommend this if you have hood to brace issues.

**HO455** · 05-29-2024, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hdrolling

Looks like a nice little runner, I'm in the no AC club for now as well. Hope to get out this Fall.

Thank you! It's a hoot to drive. Long term tire life is going to be problematic.

**GOPAPA** · 06-03-2024, 09:43 AM

All them trucks look real sharp.. but,, I betcha you all will find more to do to them ..thanks for showing them all to us..makes the forum look proud for new commers

**allchevy58** · 06-03-2024, 09:34 PM

Here's my 72' GMC

**68bowtie** · 06-03-2024, 11:55 PM

Wow

hdrolling · 06-04-2024, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Here's my 72' GMC

Like it just drove out of the showroom floor, solid 10 right there.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-12-2024, 01:10 AM

Oh my

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · Today, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Here's my 72' GMC

Im really digging the two tone blue. Looks great and it really stands out as something different.

67C10Step · Today, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hdrolling

Post some pics, looks like a step side waiting to be seen. We all stated as works in progress at once point.

OK, you asked so I will play. A few photos, delivery day, progress, and current state.

Wife purchased this truck for me as an anniversary present back in 2019. It has been a fun (for the most part) project to this point. The entire suspension/steering/brake system has been replaced. Static drop 2.5/4, power disc brakes up front, and most recent, power steering add. Tank relocated to the rear and a touch of work out back. Since these photos were taken the tail lights have been moved to the old backup light location.

Still motivating with the original 283, 3OT, and 3.73 rear gear. That may start to change this fall as the engine needs a refresh/replacement and that could lead to all sorts of bad decisions.

Just put me in the ugly duckling category.

05-24-2024, 04:41 PM	#26
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,972	Re: Rate my truck, add five pics of your truck. Just an FYI on my 68 hood. It was nice but the hood did vibrate going down the road. Bugged the snot out of me. So I had some DEI trans tunnel insulation left over from project. It's about a 3/16" to 1/4" thick. Sticky on one side. Fiberglass insulation in the middle. Then kind of a waffle stainless outside. So I used that between the hood braces and the hood. Then when I was happy with the thickness I painted the edges black so you couldn't see it. Oh and bed pic. Thanks for all the kind words. Attached Images

06-03-2024, 09:43 AM	#30
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,422	Re: Rate my truck, add five pics of your truck. All them trucks look real sharp.. but,, I betcha you all will find more to do to them ..thanks for showing them all to us..makes the forum look proud for new commers __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

06-03-2024, 09:34 PM	#31
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,429	Re: Rate my truck, add five pics of your truck. Here's my 72' GMC Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

06-03-2024, 11:55 PM	#32
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,520	Re: Rate my truck, add five pics of your truck. Wow __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

06-12-2024, 01:10 AM	#34
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,173	Re: Rate my truck, add five pics of your truck. Oh my __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025



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