What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[66clow]

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Sparkplug holders

Are your heater core's inlet and outlet tubes sealed around with caulk?[/QUOTE]

It is some type of rubber caulking. the po said it is leaking around the bottom inlet. Hadn't gotten around to check it out. I think it is some work to get it out.

[special-K]

Put heads on. Discovered one bent push rod. Put headers on and spark plugs in. Went to a buddy's and got push rod for tomorrow to hopefully button up.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Spent 3.5 hours cleaning my window regulators, only to confirm the LH side is what I figured it was, no good.

[VWNate1]

Originally Posted by 66clow

You live in so cal like me and giving windshield wiper advise? Lol You only use them maybe twice a year good advice tho.

Yes , because I grew up Down East where it rains constantly year 'round...

I also travel a lot so I use the Rain-X & wipers whenever I leave So. Cal. .

[OregonNed]

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

[Econman]

Originally Posted by OregonNed

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

Love the color, Nate!

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by OregonNed

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

very nice... what kind of treatment did you do in the inner bed sides between the panels? Im in bed tear down mode right now...Going from steel to wood

[hamjet]

Changed the front wheel bearings, races, and wb seal today. for the last couple of weeks I was getting a slight vibration at 55 mph and a 'chirp' or click every once in a while. thought maybe a U joint but decided to check wheel bearings 1st. no clicking and no more vibrations. happy dance..

[In The Ten Ring]

Originally Posted by 66clow

Are your heater core's inlet and outlet tubes sealed around with caulk?

It is some type of rubber caulking. the po said it is leaking around the bottom inlet. Hadn't gotten around to check it out. I think it is some work to get it out.[/QUOTE]

Oh gosh, the heater core was leaking so instead of fixing the leak, he just hid it. Geeze Louise!

The heater core isn't really that big of a deal to take off, I did it, but you really need at least 1 other person. Take pics as you go and label everything.

I am about to reassemble mine.

[In The Ten Ring]

I made some progress today: I was over at my parents' house anyway so I cut out the bracket that will hold my replacement windshield washer pump. I wanted to cut it out of 1/8" steel but dad suggested I use 1/8" aluminum since he had some scrap and it would be easier to cut.

I used my Dremel tool and although the piece ended up a bit bigger than the template (usually does, right?) I think it will work fine. I am going to place it up against the washer bottle bracket tomorrow to check the bolt holes and then finish the project.

[GR8-68]

Went in my air conditioned shop and sand blasted some of my small parts. Some progress is good progress

[VWNate1]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

Went in my air conditioned shop and sand blasted some of my small parts. Some progress is good progress

AC ~ in a Shop .

Next you'll be telling me they have HEATERS .

[GR8-68]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

AC ~ in a Shop .

Next you'll be telling me they have HEATERS .

It is a small utility shop, I can't afford a garage yet

[custom10nut]

Originally Posted by 66clow

Are your heater core's inlet and outlet tubes sealed around with caulk?

It is some type of rubber caulking. the po said it is leaking around the bottom inlet. Hadn't gotten around to check it out. I think it is some work to get it out.[/QUOTE]

If you have water coming out of your lower fitting, then most likely your heater core is leaking.
To answer the caulking question? I don't know, mine doesn't have it, but also doesn't mean it was never there.i would think from your picture, that a black silicon sealer would work.

Hopefully one of the experts has answer

[VWNate1]

I'm no expert but the black foam stuff is still available , I see it on Dealer and higher end HVAC Shop's repair works .

The heater core isn't difficult to replace , it's just takes a bit of time and your attention , you'll find leaves and debris in the heater box and plenums plus the diverter flap will be rusty , easy to clean and lube so it works like new again .
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Keeping the heater core connected is an important part of the overall cooling system , take the time to reconnect it and do a nice job of it , you'll get zero heat bleed into the cab in Summer .

[VWNate1]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

It is a small utility shop, I can't afford a garage yet

Larry ~ don't crush my dreams here , O.K. .

I grew up Down East where Garages were always cold and wet (yes , even the Dealer and Service Station ones) , moved Way Out West and was amazed and pleased to see Mechanics working out side of any building , on an in ground hoist over *perfect* flat and smooth Concrete....

I'm an old geezer now and I still work out side on a cement slab out side albeit with a canvas canopy overhead these days .

An air conditioned shop is but a dream for me, always will be .

[un4gvn!]

This is what I do with old rusted, wrecked, dented, discarded hoods. I can unbolt this scoop from the underneath and run with out it. This scoop is made of all hood. Can you see the sections from hoods?
I tried everything to straighten out these pictures.

[CST10]

Nice looking scoops. Great idea too.

[Andy4639]

Here you go!
Those are nice and metal too! Cool.

[ohboy321]

Finished installing rebuilt steering gear, and painted the driver side fender with rattle cans (was black primer). Also painted the bumper white and the grill trim/bezels silver...all were painted a redish color many owners ago.

The steering gear made a huge difference. I painted the fender a jeep orange...all I can say is it isn't black anymore. I try to do a few cosmetic things every weekend.

[everettelane]

Ordered my new wiring harness, Looks like a pretty well put together kit I know its better than my existing one. American Autowire 1969-72 Chevy Pickup Truck Wiring Harness Kit 510089

[Possmguts]

Got these at the swap meet this weekend... Still not too sure about them. Wonder what doing them completely black would look like? Doing them the orange body color would probably be a bit much, but all black might work... thoughts?

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

Got these at the swap meet this weekend... Still not too sure about them. Wonder what doing them completely black would look like? Doing them the orange body color would probably be a bit much, but all black might work... thoughts?

Ha! You asked this crew form thoughts? Dangerous, P.G.!!



I know what *I'd* do....So, that's as good as I can say.

I'd not put a ton of energy into them...Wash 'em and clean 'em up a little, get rid of the raised white lettering on the tires, and then run 'em.

Later, if I liked what they looked like, I get some fat tires for 'em (if the ones on there need to be replaced for size/tread reasons).

Don't have time this a.m. to "do it right". But in a minute, I'll post your rendering with a quickie install on the rear.

https://magwa.smugmug.com/DrivewayRAT-32015/i-4fmKrWb

[RickDeVon]

Originally Posted by OregonNed

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

Very nice blue...you got a name and paint code...

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Ha! You asked this crew form thoughts? Dangerous, P.G.!!



I know what *I'd* do....So, that's as good as I can say.

I'd not put a ton of energy into them...Wash 'em and clean 'em up a little, get rid of the raised white lettering on the tires, and then run 'em.

Later, if I liked what they looked like, I get some fat tires for 'em (if the ones on there need to be replaced for size/tread reasons).

Don't have time this a.m. to "do it right". But in a minute, I'll post your rendering with a quickie install on the rear.

https://magwa.smugmug.com/DrivewayRAT-32015/i-4fmKrWb

lol.. I know, Im a glutin for punishment... but with the truck being a full frame off and still has a ways to go, they wont be ran on it without being restored first. I can have my tires mounted on 2 of them so I can at least get an idea before I dive full in I guess..