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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-01-2019, 01:14 AM

Me, I'm going to replace my new correct oil pan bolts, because the bolts for the timing chain cover are too short with a on-piece gasket, same with the rears. Another lesson learned

. I suppose I could install a cork gasket, but nah, I'll use ARP bolts. A little irritating, I like correct bolts

But a matching set will have to work. At least they're black and a better bolt, the others are clear.

Other than that I hope to have my chassis done by spring. Then I face the reality paint prison may be too long, which means plan B. Plan B has a reputation, and he charges for it too. It's another 7K to get him motivated, and I haven't even asked. Thing is he'll get it done. He's even my nephew.........

He did these for me recently, $200, which was a deal. But I know better. 16K minimum. The bed is already done less paint, and the rest is a nice start. I'll get a dry run and the moldings installed for it. Then I'm looking at 2020 to finish. Takes me so long

rjs53 · 01-01-2019, 02:28 AM

Its a little early, but ill try. I plan on having it drivable by may. I've about finished the wiring and I hate wring. Gonna need wheels and tires, but working on a seat first. Burnouts by May, that's the goal.

KQQL IT · 01-01-2019, 02:59 AM

Fix the rusted cab supports and rockers.

**dagnabbitt** · 01-01-2019, 04:53 AM

Lowering my 1970 SWB step by 4/6 and adding disc brakes, hopefully. I have a lot of things on my list, but that would make it more enjoyable to drive at least.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-01-2019, 05:51 AM

Get it back together and drive it!! I hate cabin fever

**Boog** · 01-01-2019, 07:22 AM

^^^^^ that!

**special-K** · 01-01-2019, 11:28 AM

A whole lot more than last year. I'm not even going to say what I hope to get done. Kind like a new years resolution. Don't want to set myself up for failure. I could make a list of what the '72 needs and see what's checked off a year from today. The big things needed are repair rockers/one corner/new body mounts/window seals & anti-rattle on the body and seals in engine/trans/t-case. Tunes would also be nice.

**Boog** · 01-01-2019, 11:56 AM

You got any plans for the 67 stepper Tim?
The cab and engine/trans are back on the frame right?

Lancialonnie · 01-01-2019, 12:38 PM

My freshly rebuilt 700r4 transmission is installed and tomorrow I take the driveshaft in to be shortened and re-balanced. It will be back on the road next week but as this is my first 700r4, I have a lot to learn about getting it setup. I went with a local shop to build it and a mechanic I have know for years is doing the install and both are very experienced with this swap. I sure hope it helps my gas mileage!

CG · 01-01-2019, 12:48 PM

OMG, already putting the pressure on! Ok I did make a few trades yesterday on some parts and some whole trucks. And made arrangements for storage and shipping. So If I can keep this up ... OK, I wont be able to do that. No biggie though, I think I have the most fun just moving stuff around =)

Daffy84 · 01-01-2019, 12:57 PM

When I changed the oil in the fall I found coolant but I haven’t had the time to mess with it. So I need to hunt down the problem.

**70cst** · 01-01-2019, 01:03 PM

Simple - Drive it

toolboxchev · 01-01-2019, 01:06 PM

I would agree 70cst! I plan on keeping mine, driving it and getting more and more things addressed this year.

Blessed be the one by John! This is definitely a gooder day!

Knight72 · 01-01-2019, 01:10 PM

Get it running and driving before Christmas.

**clay68c10** · 01-01-2019, 02:30 PM

Fix the rockers, corners, and cab supports.
Rust repair on the door bottoms.
Mock up the engine and transmission and make a crossmember for the TKO500.
Get the parts and build the Vortec headed 383.
Mount the rear tank and mod/fit the bed floor accordingly.
Paint the frame so maybe I can attempt to assemble this pile of parts.

Man, I better get my butt to work

68Stepbed · 01-01-2019, 02:32 PM

Swap from carb to EFI, rebuild trans with new close ratio planetary, get faster at autocross!

red211 · 01-01-2019, 04:41 PM

Finish the disc brake conversion. Get front end back together. Get engine running and drive it. Missed last summer by dragging feet and don’t want to miss a second. Will be installing 4speed but will need to build a console at that time so if the three speed makes it through another summer behind the v8 then 4speed is next winter project. If it breaks that will move up on the list.

Not sure how to turn pic, that makes Me dizzy. Sorry guys.

ApacheNick · 01-01-2019, 04:47 PM

Rebuild the transfer case, find a proper bench seat, and hopefully find some driver quality doors and a better box.

All fairly simple(hopefully

) stuff really, but I want to get my 61 done before I go too crazy with this one. Two trucks torn apart = nothing gets done ever

.

**Boog** · 01-01-2019, 04:58 PM

turn

red211 · 01-01-2019, 05:14 PM

Thanks Boog, I have been deep in the K20 pic thread and forgot I was on the 67 side. Mine is a 63 so sorry for the invasion.

**ho70** · 01-01-2019, 05:23 PM

had the 402rbuilt last year and the rear seal leaks......put a wood bed in and was given a wrong board (driver side with holes) and they still haven't sent me proper one (since July-classic -industries) gonna put in a new wire harness and fix the mistakes.

Tdub16 · 01-01-2019, 06:00 PM

To finally get to see it in July and drive it. Then just start the long process of fixing it up.

rjs53 · 01-01-2019, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdub16

To finally get to see it in July and drive it. Then just start the long process of fixing it up.

What do you mean finally get to see it?

**DA71Grande** · 01-01-2019, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Simple - Drive it

Dewayne what bed cover do you have on your truck?

**tim71** · 01-01-2019, 06:48 PM

Plans for 2019:
1. Drive truck way more often (only managed approx. 400 miles last year)
2. Repair leaking rear main seal
3. Replace HEI distributor with a small body HEI
4. Lower the truck down to stock height (ok, maybe stock plus 1"zero rate)

01-01-2019, 01:14 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,300	Plans for your trucks this year? Me, I'm going to replace my new correct oil pan bolts, because the bolts for the timing chain cover are too short with a on-piece gasket, same with the rears. Another lesson learned. I suppose I could install a cork gasket, but nah, I'll use ARP bolts. A little irritating, I like correct bolts But a matching set will have to work. At least they're black and a better bolt, the others are clear. Other than that I hope to have my chassis done by spring. Then I face the reality paint prison may be too long, which means plan B. Plan B has a reputation, and he charges for it too. It's another 7K to get him motivated, and I haven't even asked. Thing is he'll get it done. He's even my nephew......... He did these for me recently, $200, which was a deal. But I know better. 16K minimum. The bed is already done less paint, and the rest is a nice start. I'll get a dry run and the moldings installed for it. Then I'm looking at 2020 to finish. Takes me so long Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

01-01-2019, 02:28 AM	#2
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Its a little early, but ill try. I plan on having it drivable by may. I've about finished the wiring and I hate wring. Gonna need wheels and tires, but working on a seat first. Burnouts by May, that's the goal. __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

01-01-2019, 02:59 AM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Fix the rusted cab supports and rockers. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-01-2019, 04:53 AM	#4
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,405	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Lowering my 1970 SWB step by 4/6 and adding disc brakes, hopefully. I have a lot of things on my list, but that would make it more enjoyable to drive at least. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

01-01-2019, 05:51 AM	#5
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,367	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Get it back together and drive it!! I hate cabin fever __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

01-01-2019, 07:22 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? ^^^^^ that! __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-01-2019, 11:28 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? A whole lot more than last year. I'm not even going to say what I hope to get done. Kind like a new years resolution. Don't want to set myself up for failure. I could make a list of what the '72 needs and see what's checked off a year from today. The big things needed are repair rockers/one corner/new body mounts/window seals & anti-rattle on the body and seals in engine/trans/t-case. Tunes would also be nice. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-01-2019, 11:56 AM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? You got any plans for the 67 stepper Tim? The cab and engine/trans are back on the frame right? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-01-2019, 12:38 PM	#9
Lancialonnie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 153	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? My freshly rebuilt 700r4 transmission is installed and tomorrow I take the driveshaft in to be shortened and re-balanced. It will be back on the road next week but as this is my first 700r4, I have a lot to learn about getting it setup. I went with a local shop to build it and a mechanic I have know for years is doing the install and both are very experienced with this swap. I sure hope it helps my gas mileage!

01-01-2019, 12:48 PM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? OMG, already putting the pressure on! Ok I did make a few trades yesterday on some parts and some whole trucks. And made arrangements for storage and shipping. So If I can keep this up ... OK, I wont be able to do that. No biggie though, I think I have the most fun just moving stuff around =)

01-01-2019, 12:57 PM	#11
Daffy84 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 23	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? When I changed the oil in the fall I found coolant but I haven’t had the time to mess with it. So I need to hunt down the problem. __________________ 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super - 454 BBC 1995 GMC C1500 SLE - 350 SBC 1984 Cutlass Supreme Brougham - 1979 350 SBC

01-01-2019, 01:03 PM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Simple - Drive it Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-01-2019, 01:06 PM	#13
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? I would agree 70cst! I plan on keeping mine, driving it and getting more and more things addressed this year. Blessed be the one by John! This is definitely a gooder day!

01-01-2019, 01:10 PM	#14
Knight72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southside, Alabama Posts: 173	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Get it running and driving before Christmas. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside aka Big Rhonda. Still plugging away. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8247142

01-01-2019, 02:30 PM	#15
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Fix the rockers, corners, and cab supports. Rust repair on the door bottoms. Mock up the engine and transmission and make a crossmember for the TKO500. Get the parts and build the Vortec headed 383. Mount the rear tank and mod/fit the bed floor accordingly. Paint the frame so maybe I can attempt to assemble this pile of parts. Man, I better get my butt to work __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ



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01-01-2019, 02:32 PM	#16
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Swap from carb to EFI, rebuild trans with new close ratio planetary, get faster at autocross! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-01-2019, 04:41 PM	#17
red211 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Goodlettsville Posts: 33	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Finish the disc brake conversion. Get front end back together. Get engine running and drive it. Missed last summer by dragging feet and don’t want to miss a second. Will be installing 4speed but will need to build a console at that time so if the three speed makes it through another summer behind the v8 then 4speed is next winter project. If it breaks that will move up on the list. Not sure how to turn pic, that makes Me dizzy. Sorry guys. Attached Images

01-01-2019, 04:47 PM	#18
ApacheNick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dawson Creek, B.C. Posts: 144	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Rebuild the transfer case, find a proper bench seat, and hopefully find some driver quality doors and a better box. All fairly simple(hopefully) stuff really, but I want to get my 61 done before I go too crazy with this one. Two trucks torn apart = nothing gets done ever. __________________ Nick 1961 Apache short stepside 4X4 SBW 348/4 speed 1960 Apache C-20 long fleet custom cab BBW 283/4 Speed 1967 rust bucket Olds Cutlass with a 455 1972 GMC K-15 350/4 speed long fleet

01-01-2019, 04:58 PM	#19
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? turn Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-01-2019, 05:14 PM	#20
red211 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Goodlettsville Posts: 33	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Thanks Boog, I have been deep in the K20 pic thread and forgot I was on the 67 side. Mine is a 63 so sorry for the invasion.

01-01-2019, 05:23 PM	#21
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? had the 402rbuilt last year and the rear seal leaks......put a wood bed in and was given a wrong board (driver side with holes) and they still haven't sent me proper one (since July-classic -industries) gonna put in a new wire harness and fix the mistakes.

01-01-2019, 06:00 PM	#22
Tdub16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Brownwood, TX Posts: 18	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? To finally get to see it in July and drive it. Then just start the long process of fixing it up. __________________ 71 C10

01-01-2019, 06:48 PM	#25
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,100	Re: Plans for your trucks this year? Plans for 2019: 1. Drive truck way more often (only managed approx. 400 miles last year) 2. Repair leaking rear main seal 3. Replace HEI distributor with a small body HEI 4. Lower the truck down to stock height (ok, maybe stock plus 1"zero rate) __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold) 2004 Corvette Z06 CE

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