I did some work to my 69 and I have some ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Pont406 · 10-07-2007, 06:12 PM

I am almost done with the truck. Motor is in and running. New summit mufflers will go on next week. I ripped factory rubber mat and the original carpet looks good. I will keep outside and inside stock. Wood in the bed is original and missing some bolts. Should I try and fix original wood or get a new kit? I am afraid that a new wood will not match the truck. Where is a good place to get hood hinges? Any recomendations on the trailer hitch? I am trying to keep factory bumber. Old motor, radiator and some rims in the back yard will go to a reycler for gas money. I am getting a new heater box. PO decided to cut the heater box to replace a heater core. So far I am still under $2k. I am using what ever I have left over from old projects. Maybe 2 more weeks and I can get it insured and drive it.

PanelDeland · 10-07-2007, 08:04 PM

GM hood hinges.I know Tim Christian has them there may be other places closer.I have never met anyone who was happy with the repops even though they are cheaper.Bed wood is an easy subject.Either replace it all or none.You will not be able to match it.If you want it to look original you will need a good wood finisher.
Truck looks very nice and should be a fun ride.

67_C-30 · 10-07-2007, 08:16 PM

I have lots of good used hinges if need them. Cool engine swap. If you don't already have it, I have every Pontiac head casting numbers and block codes from 1955-1979 on my website here. http://bassettracing.cz28.com/custom3.html

Pont406 · 10-07-2007, 11:07 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Hopefully I will be able to pull a car trailer with this. I am tired of asking my buddy with f350 to tow the car for me. I also think that it doesnt look right when ford is towing a GM car. This site has helped me a lot with this truck. Anyone local to me can have the old motor. Thanks

Longhorn Man · 10-07-2007, 11:10 PM

I would return the mufflers, the only 3 ppl I know to have ever run them complained about having to replace them every year.

72armyswbtruck · 10-08-2007, 12:08 AM

Hey that is a nice looking truck, keep the original wood, looks classic, just use a good sealer over the existing wood.

A.P. · 10-08-2007, 06:37 AM

I got my hood hinges from truckandcarshop.com. They are located in Orange CA. I had them installed for over 5years and I have had no problems. I got my hidden receiver hitch kit from Earyleclassic.com.
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_071.html

Orange · 10-08-2007, 04:32 PM

Another vote for the ECE Hidden Hitch Kit.
Works beautifully.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/

DLB

72 cheyenne pdx · 10-08-2007, 07:19 PM

I agree with 72ArmySWBTruck - I would give the original wood floor a good sanding and seal 'em. They look to be in good shape.

10-07-2007, 06:12 PM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	I did some work to my 69 and I have some ? I am almost done with the truck. Motor is in and running. New summit mufflers will go on next week. I ripped factory rubber mat and the original carpet looks good. I will keep outside and inside stock. Wood in the bed is original and missing some bolts. Should I try and fix original wood or get a new kit? I am afraid that a new wood will not match the truck. Where is a good place to get hood hinges? Any recomendations on the trailer hitch? I am trying to keep factory bumber. Old motor, radiator and some rims in the back yard will go to a reycler for gas money. I am getting a new heater box. PO decided to cut the heater box to replace a heater core. So far I am still under $2k. I am using what ever I have left over from old projects. Maybe 2 more weeks and I can get it insured and drive it. Attached Images

10-07-2007, 08:04 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: I did some work to my 69 and I have some ? GM hood hinges.I know Tim Christian has them there may be other places closer.I have never met anyone who was happy with the repops even though they are cheaper.Bed wood is an easy subject.Either replace it all or none.You will not be able to match it.If you want it to look original you will need a good wood finisher. Truck looks very nice and should be a fun ride. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-07-2007, 08:16 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: I did some work to my 69 and I have some ? I have lots of good used hinges if need them. Cool engine swap. If you don't already have it, I have every Pontiac head casting numbers and block codes from 1955-1979 on my website here. http://bassettracing.cz28.com/custom3.html __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-07-2007, 11:07 PM	#4
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: I did some work to my 69 and I have some ? Thanks for the help guys. Hopefully I will be able to pull a car trailer with this. I am tired of asking my buddy with f350 to tow the car for me. I also think that it doesnt look right when ford is towing a GM car. This site has helped me a lot with this truck. Anyone local to me can have the old motor. Thanks Attached Images

10-07-2007, 11:10 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: I did some work to my 69 and I have some ? I would return the mufflers, the only 3 ppl I know to have ever run them complained about having to replace them every year.

10-08-2007, 12:08 AM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: I did some work to my 69 and I have some ? Hey that is a nice looking truck, keep the original wood, looks classic, just use a good sealer over the existing wood. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-08-2007, 06:37 AM	#7
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Re: I did some work to my 69 and I have some ? I got my hood hinges from truckandcarshop.com. They are located in Orange CA. I had them installed for over 5years and I have had no problems. I got my hidden receiver hitch kit from Earyleclassic.com. http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_071.html __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

10-08-2007, 04:32 PM	#8
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: I did some work to my 69 and I have some ? Another vote for the ECE Hidden Hitch Kit. Works beautifully. http://www.earlyclassic.com/ DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

10-08-2007, 07:19 PM	#9
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: I did some work to my 69 and I have some ? I agree with 72ArmySWBTruck - I would give the original wood floor a good sanding and seal 'em. They look to be in good shape.

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