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**cwcarpenter98** · 08-31-2019, 08:43 PM

Finally got my radio wiring fixed. I didn't have the 12v constant wire hooked to a constant source

It works great and sounds so much better than the old one.

I also swapped in the new gauge cluster that has a temp gauge instead of the warning light. Got a much cleaner lens as well

roll_the_dice · 08-31-2019, 09:02 PM

Installed my engine!

**allchevy58** · 10-26-2019, 10:59 PM

Moved the mudflaps closer to the rear tires and change tailpipes from dumping just behind rear tires to rear of the bed.

**PORKY** · 11-05-2019, 10:24 PM

Been moving along this summer.
Got the AC in and the engine running, It actually moves under its own power for the first time in 9 years.
Tonight we finally finished all the painting, both fenders and the grille support. I may actually drive this thing next spring.

roll_the_dice · 11-05-2019, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PORKY

Been moving along this summer.
Got the AC in and the engine running, It actually moves under its own power for the first time in 9 years.
Tonight we finally finished all the painting, both fenders and the grille support. I may actually drive this thing next spring.

Looks great!

I got my power steering lines run today...should fire up the engine this weekend for the first time in 2 years.

rickywideglide · 11-11-2019, 06:05 PM

finally lubed up noisey speedo cable,painted rc truck to match Name: 0617191447_HDR.jpg
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forestb · 11-11-2019, 06:10 PM

I had a "ziptie moment" My exhaust hanger broke and I had to use zipties to hold it up. I felt like I was channeling David Freiburger

studeclunker · 11-15-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by forestb

I had a "ziptie moment" My exhaust hanger broke and I had to use zipties to hold it up. I felt like I was channeling David Freiburger

I had to Google who David Freiburger was. Gosh, I think I'd fit in with those fellas. Kinda scary, that.

forestb · 11-15-2019, 05:27 PM

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I had to Google who David Freiburger was. Gosh, I think I'd fit in with those fellas. Kinda scary, that.

If you have not seen "Roadkill" you are missing out.

shortstep60 · 11-16-2019, 01:02 PM

I built a clutch master cylinder bracket that bolts on the inside of 60 truck. I bought a 3/4 bore master cylinder from speedway motors and made it work very clean and simple. Might sale some on the parts side of the forum.
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forestb · 11-16-2019, 06:49 PM

Cut off the zip ties and replace the exhaust hanger. I ended up doing both sides. The bracket broke off at the hole where it bolts to the frame. I think it was because the bracket hole was larger than the one in the frame. So a smaller bolt was use which might have caused vibration in that location.

rickywideglide · 11-19-2019, 10:58 PM

installed radio to fill dash that was pretty hacked up,added some repop knobs Name: 1119192138.jpg
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rickywideglide · 11-25-2019, 08:46 PM

turned old lunchbox into cupholder,large magnets hold it somewhat in place.. Name: 1125191908.jpg
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**cwcarpenter98** · 12-27-2019, 12:56 PM

Mocked up Frankentruck's Christmas present to make sure everything clears.

Should I keep them red or paint them black?

WunTon · 12-27-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Mocked up Frankentruck's Christmas present to make sure everything clears.

Should I keep them red or paint them black?

Keep them red for sure is my vote!

**Chevy Fleetside** · 12-27-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Mocked up Frankentruck's Christmas present to make sure everything clears.

Should I keep them red or paint them black?

I think with that patina they should be Maroon Colored.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-27-2019, 03:54 PM

Put my new brake booster and hinges on before I head back to work up north.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-28-2019, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WunTon

Keep them red for sure is my vote!

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I think with that patina they should be Maroon Colored.

Thanks for the input guys. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do, but I might try to paint them as close as I can to the original 505 green. I think green wheels with white caps would look real nice

**vetnat** · 12-28-2019, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Thanks for the input guys. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do, but I might try to paint them as close as I can to the original 505 green. I think green wheels with white caps would look real nice

Yep, think green would look good!

**PORKY** · 12-31-2019, 07:51 PM

Got the tailgate on and the windshield in. Neither was an easy task.
Happy to say they are behind me.

vin63 · 01-01-2020, 03:28 PM

Updated the cooling system between Christmas and New Year by modifying the fan shroud and changing out the fans to Derale Performance HO 12-in. fans and inset mounting them on the shroud. The temps stay steady now at 180 in stop-go L.A. traffic.

jbgroby · 01-02-2020, 05:59 PM

Removed the propeller shaft and am trying to size the yoke to the rear of the 700R.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-03-2020, 11:44 PM

Managed to get one side of the suspension back together tonight.

forestb · 02-29-2020, 09:23 PM

I removed my old jazz fuel cell in order to make room for my new Boyd tank. And new AN 6 fuel line which will replace my old and too large AN 8 fuel line. I am not sure whether to go with braided stainless an line or stainless hard line. I have had the tank for around 15 years.

studeclunker · 03-02-2020, 02:58 PM

what's the difference between a Fuel Cell and a Gas Tank?

08-31-2019, 08:43 PM	#901
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Finally got my radio wiring fixed. I didn't have the 12v constant wire hooked to a constant source It works great and sounds so much better than the old one. I also swapped in the new gauge cluster that has a temp gauge instead of the warning light. Got a much cleaner lens as well Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

08-31-2019, 09:02 PM	#902
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed my engine! Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

10-26-2019, 10:59 PM	#903
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Moved the mudflaps closer to the rear tires and change tailpipes from dumping just behind rear tires to rear of the bed. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 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

11-05-2019, 10:24 PM	#904
PORKY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: LITTLETON NH Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Been moving along this summer. Got the AC in and the engine running, It actually moves under its own power for the first time in 9 years. Tonight we finally finished all the painting, both fenders and the grille support. I may actually drive this thing next spring. Attached Images

11-11-2019, 06:05 PM	#906
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV finally lubed up noisey speedo cable,painted rc truck to match

11-11-2019, 06:10 PM	#907
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I had a "ziptie moment" My exhaust hanger broke and I had to use zipties to hold it up. I felt like I was channeling David Freiburger

11-16-2019, 01:02 PM	#910
shortstep60 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Mayetta, Kansas Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I built a clutch master cylinder bracket that bolts on the inside of 60 truck. I bought a 3/4 bore master cylinder from speedway motors and made it work very clean and simple. Might sale some on the parts side of the forum. Posted via Mobile Device

11-16-2019, 06:49 PM	#911
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Cut off the zip ties and replace the exhaust hanger. I ended up doing both sides. The bracket broke off at the hole where it bolts to the frame. I think it was because the bracket hole was larger than the one in the frame. So a smaller bolt was use which might have caused vibration in that location.

11-19-2019, 10:58 PM	#912
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV installed radio to fill dash that was pretty hacked up,added some repop knobs

11-25-2019, 08:46 PM	#913
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV turned old lunchbox into cupholder,large magnets hold it somewhat in place..

12-27-2019, 12:56 PM	#914
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Mocked up Frankentruck's Christmas present to make sure everything clears. Should I keep them red or paint them black? Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-27-2019, 03:54 PM	#917
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Put my new brake booster and hinges on before I head back to work up north. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-31-2019, 07:51 PM	#920
PORKY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: LITTLETON NH Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Got the tailgate on and the windshield in. Neither was an easy task. Happy to say they are behind me. Attached Images

01-01-2020, 03:28 PM	#921
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Updated the cooling system between Christmas and New Year by modifying the fan shroud and changing out the fans to Derale Performance HO 12-in. fans and inset mounting them on the shroud. The temps stay steady now at 180 in stop-go L.A. traffic. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes Last edited by vin63; 01-01-2020 at 03:48 PM.

01-02-2020, 05:59 PM	#922
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Removed the propeller shaft and am trying to size the yoke to the rear of the 700R. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829



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01-03-2020, 11:44 PM	#923
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Managed to get one side of the suspension back together tonight. Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 01-03-2020 at 11:51 PM.

02-29-2020, 09:23 PM	#924
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I removed my old jazz fuel cell in order to make room for my new Boyd tank. And new AN 6 fuel line which will replace my old and too large AN 8 fuel line. I am not sure whether to go with braided stainless an line or stainless hard line. I have had the tank for around 15 years. Attached Images

03-02-2020, 02:58 PM	#925
studeclunker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fawn Lodge, Ca. Posts: 305	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV what's the difference between a Fuel Cell and a Gas Tank?

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