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68isgreat · 09-04-2025, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Nice panels! I want to do this, but they aren't (supposedly) made for AC trucks. If I still had access to a brake, I'd bend my own. Just need reliefs for the AC stuff.

What ac stuff gets in the way?

**Steeveedee** · 09-04-2025, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 68isgreat

What ac stuff gets in the way?

The tops of the condenser mounting brackets and the receiver/dryer. I guess I could trim the brackets and punch a hole for the receiver/dryer. I haven't gotten heavy on it since I licked the hot running issues.

D.B · 09-04-2025, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

The tops of the condenser mounting brackets and the receiver/dryer. I guess I could trim the brackets and punch a hole for the receiver/dryer. I haven't gotten heavy on it since I licked the hot running issues.

Steeveedee, Undercover Innovations sells the panels with the AC cut out.

**Steeveedee** · 09-04-2025, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by D.B

Steeveedee, Undercover Innovations sells the panels with the AC cut out.

Thanks, good to know!

ivory68 · 09-06-2025, 12:54 PM

Cleaned up the engine bay by treating the surface rust on the master cylinder and combo valve. The Seymour Cast Blast is amazing. It dries super fast and looks great.

72c20customcamper · 09-06-2025, 01:06 PM

Painted up some of the bits for the 68

72c20customcamper · 09-06-2025, 01:07 PM

Rest

72c20customcamper · 09-06-2025, 01:18 PM

New radiator came in yesterday . I ended up with a Cold Case as Amazon’s had one for $215 about 200 off the list price . Description stated new condition but damage packaging. I took a chance and it’s exactly as stated box was beat up (they put the box inside another) but the radiator itself was untouched . Also got the transmission cooler went with a big one since the 2800 stall will generat a lot of heat . No picture of the radiator but the cooler is nice Derale 9500 series

Chevys4life · 09-07-2025, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

New radiator came in yesterday . I ended up with a Cold Case as Amazon’s had one for $215 about 200 off the list price . Description stated new condition but damage packaging. I took a chance and it’s exactly as stated box was beat up (they put the box inside another) but the radiator itself was untouched . Also got the transmission cooler went with a big one since the 2800 stall will generat a lot of heat . No picture of the radiator but the cooler is nice Derale 9500 series

Your engine detailing is coming together nicely!!!

D.B · 09-07-2025, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

New radiator came in yesterday . I ended up with a Cold Case as Amazon’s had one for $215 about 200 off the list price . Description stated new condition but damage packaging. I took a chance and it’s exactly as stated box was beat up (they put the box inside another) but the radiator itself was untouched . Also got the transmission cooler went with a big one since the 2800 stall will generat a lot of heat . No picture of the radiator but the cooler is nice Derale 9500 series

You will like the Derale transmission cooler. I just installed one in my S10 drag truck and it made a world of difference in cooling the transmission using a 4900 rpm stall converter.

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KQQL IT · 09-07-2025, 12:06 PM

Quick wash is about it.

72c20customcamper · 09-07-2025, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by D.B

You will like the Derale transmission cooler. I just installed one in my S10 drag truck and it made a world of difference in cooling the transmission using a 4900 rpm stall converter.

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Yank converters recommended the cooler . It’s really big in the future when I put AC on the truck it may be a little difficult to hang it all in front of the radiator. But I’ll figure something out at that time

72c20customcamper · 09-07-2025, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Your engine detailing is coming together nicely!!!

Thanks . I tend to be a little OCD when I start something .

**Sheepdip** · 09-08-2025, 10:00 AM

My A/C belt started to squeal a couple of days ago, so I ran no A/C planning to change all three this weekend. I fired Otis up Friday and heard what I thought at first to be a small engine fuel pop but had no power steering...yep A/C belt popped off and derailed the P/S belt.

So, It was belts for Otis Sunday.

72c20customcamper · 09-17-2025, 05:15 PM

Started getting ready to change out the cab mounts . Was a little surprised to see that both front bolts were welded to the floor . I carefully peeled the tar coat of from around the bolt and found this . The 68 stepside nor the 72 had that thick tar paper just the white foam insulation under the rubber mat

72c20customcamper · 09-17-2025, 05:19 PM

The front nuts and the rear bolts came off with little resistance. But I was worried that I wasn’t going to be able to lift the cab high enough to remove the front bushing but it wasn’t a problem at all . And my OCD is kicking in I’m almost compelled to sand and paint the frame .

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 09-17-2025, 08:39 PM

Good work Mark, you won't be sorry that you replaced them, after I did my truck the doors close so nice again .......

72c20customcamper · 09-17-2025, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Good work Mark, you won't be sorry that you replaced them, after I did my truck the doors close so nice again .......

I changed them on the 68 and the 72 . Makes a big difference in the ride also as long as you use the rubber and not the poly mounts

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 09-17-2025, 10:04 PM

Agreed on the rubber mounts Mark

72c20customcamper · 09-18-2025, 02:31 PM

Changed out the 2447 to the new 2947 . Hayden came with this one to bring the fan further away from the radiator when you put in an oversized core. I used it because I have a long pump setup on the 72 was that way when I bought it . The clutch shaft is about 1/2 to 5/8 inch shorter so it moved the blades closer to the edge of shroud . Only problem was getting the nuts on took a lot finagling but I finally got it not much room between the hub and the studs actually had to put each one on a thread or to before moving to the next . Hub actually hit the nut and wouldn’t go on if I threaded it any more .

The fan is still in further than stock but much better now .

**Orefactory4x4 swb** · 09-18-2025, 06:38 PM

First drive out today

**Orefactory4x4 swb** · 09-18-2025, 06:42 PM

Pics of truck

**Already Gone** · 09-19-2025, 01:49 AM

Starting installing my American Autowire Headlite Relay kit i bought in 2017 or 18.. Gotta pair of the picture LED's going in soon after the wiring is done.

**c30** · 09-24-2025, 02:11 PM

Today, I mounted the new license plates and called the insurance guy. Then went for my first real test beat.

Peanut74 · 09-25-2025, 10:05 AM

Moved my truck outside under its own power

09-06-2025, 12:54 PM	#5455
ivory68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Cleaned up the engine bay by treating the surface rust on the master cylinder and combo valve. The Seymour Cast Blast is amazing. It dries super fast and looks great. Attached Images

09-06-2025, 01:06 PM	#5456
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,479	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Painted up some of the bits for the 68 Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-06-2025, 01:07 PM	#5457
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,479	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Rest Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-06-2025, 01:18 PM	#5458
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,479	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New radiator came in yesterday . I ended up with a Cold Case as Amazon’s had one for $215 about 200 off the list price . Description stated new condition but damage packaging. I took a chance and it’s exactly as stated box was beat up (they put the box inside another) but the radiator itself was untouched . Also got the transmission cooler went with a big one since the 2800 stall will generat a lot of heat . No picture of the radiator but the cooler is nice Derale 9500 series Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-07-2025, 12:06 PM	#5461
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,447	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Quick wash is about it. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

09-08-2025, 10:00 AM	#5464
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,892	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter My A/C belt started to squeal a couple of days ago, so I ran no A/C planning to change all three this weekend. I fired Otis up Friday and heard what I thought at first to be a small engine fuel pop but had no power steering...yep A/C belt popped off and derailed the P/S belt. So, It was belts for Otis Sunday. Attached Images

09-17-2025, 05:15 PM	#5465
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,479	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Started getting ready to change out the cab mounts . Was a little surprised to see that both front bolts were welded to the floor . I carefully peeled the tar coat of from around the bolt and found this . The 68 stepside nor the 72 had that thick tar paper just the white foam insulation under the rubber mat Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 09-17-2025 at 07:52 PM.

09-17-2025, 05:19 PM	#5466
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,479	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The front nuts and the rear bolts came off with little resistance. But I was worried that I wasn’t going to be able to lift the cab high enough to remove the front bushing but it wasn’t a problem at all . And my OCD is kicking in I’m almost compelled to sand and paint the frame . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-17-2025, 08:39 PM	#5467
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 563	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Good work Mark, you won't be sorry that you replaced them, after I did my truck the doors close so nice again ....... __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

09-17-2025, 10:04 PM	#5469
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 563	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Agreed on the rubber mounts Mark __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

09-18-2025, 02:31 PM	#5470
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,479	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Changed out the 2447 to the new 2947 . Hayden came with this one to bring the fan further away from the radiator when you put in an oversized core. I used it because I have a long pump setup on the 72 was that way when I bought it . The clutch shaft is about 1/2 to 5/8 inch shorter so it moved the blades closer to the edge of shroud . Only problem was getting the nuts on took a lot finagling but I finally got it not much room between the hub and the studs actually had to put each one on a thread or to before moving to the next . Hub actually hit the nut and wouldn’t go on if I threaded it any more . The fan is still in further than stock but much better now . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-18-2025, 06:38 PM	#5471
Orefactory4x4 swb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 385	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter First drive out today

09-18-2025, 06:42 PM	#5472
Orefactory4x4 swb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 385	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Pics of truck Attached Images

09-19-2025, 01:49 AM	#5473
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,231	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Starting installing my American Autowire Headlite Relay kit i bought in 2017 or 18.. Gotta pair of the picture LED's going in soon after the wiring is done. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " In the end, we only regret the chances we didnt take " " Time is the only currency we spend without knowing the balance, use it wisely ." ..

09-24-2025, 02:11 PM	#5474
c30 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: chicagoland Posts: 108	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today, I mounted the new license plates and called the insurance guy. Then went for my first real test beat.



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09-25-2025, 10:05 AM	#5475
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 624	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Moved my truck outside under its own power __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

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