What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 284 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Fbks_Cruiser** · 08-05-2018, 06:19 PM

Installed a coolant recovery tank. Used one from a 1980ish Monte Carlo. GM part number 14085692. Made a couple brackets for the engine side mounting tabs. Fits perfectly between the battery and hood hinge.

BRL · 08-05-2018, 06:45 PM

Drove it down to the corner store for beer, and the whole dang parking lot was packed with a car show I didn't even know was going on.

They directed me to a spot I didn't see, and they really liked the truck! ...of course.

Never been to a car show before, I had a great time!

Nice family orientated folks there!

Yes I missed front end Friday, but that doesn't really matter huh.

**3757chevy** · 08-05-2018, 06:58 PM

Looks good no matter where you post your pic's.

stevenfromtexas · 08-05-2018, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BRL

Drove it down to the corner store for beer, and the whole dang parking lot was packed with a car show I didn't even know was going on.

They directed me to a spot I didn't see, and they really liked the truck! ...of course.

Never been to a car show before, I had a great time!

Nice family orientated folks there!

Yes I missed front end Friday, but that doesn't really matter huh.

nice!!! nothing like walking out with a "suit case" of "daddy juice" at a "family event".....hahahahah

nice ride buy the way!!!! love the blue!!!

ZEKE68 · 08-05-2018, 09:29 PM

Started pulling the rear end apart to do a rebuild and Eaton posi install. Took the back lash on the old set.

1968aj · 08-05-2018, 11:20 PM

cleaned up engine compartment. installed some mirrors.rigged up a grille emblem . old one was all busted up.

**Steeveedee** · 08-05-2018, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenfromtexas

nice!!! nothing like walking out with a "suit case" of "daddy juice" at a "family event".....hahahahah

nice ride buy the way!!!! love the blue!!!

Yes, that blue is just about the same color as my wife's eyes. Easy to look at.

As for the beer, I'm reminded of this "joke". A guy's wife goes away for the weekend, and when she comes back, notices that there aren't many beer cans in the recycle bin. She asks him about it, and he says, "Well, that's my 'listening juice'."

BRL · 08-05-2018, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenfromtexas

nice!!! nothing like walking out with a "suit case" of "daddy juice" at a "family event".....hahahahah

nice ride buy the way!!!! love the blue!!!

Hey thanks for the complements guys.

Gentleman that sold me the truck said his young daughter picked out the color.

Didn't know that was actually a factory color until I saw that color chart posted here.

It is DAR 2188 Medium Blue.

...OK, back to the "suit case"...

HA!

BRL · 08-05-2018, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

... "Well, that's my 'listening juice'."

Didn't see that until after I posted.

...hic!

**Canuckvetter** · 08-06-2018, 01:54 AM

Undercarriage painted and ready for the box. Had some gasket type cushions given to me by Metaldoc. Perfect time to install. Thanks Metaldoc.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1533534387
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1533534387

72c20customcamper · 08-06-2018, 04:40 PM

Replaced all the rubber and felts on the drivers door. Completely gone made a hell of a racket. Also had to weld the bracket under the vent window that reinforces the outside skin to the inside skin. Weird thing is the passenger side is like new. Must never rolled the window down or used the pass door. P.O. was the original owner guess he was single.

1968aj · 08-06-2018, 08:59 PM

started cleaning up the 69. trying to convince myself to sell it so I can spend more time and money on the 71. I know if I sell it I will soon regret it. I have replaced almost everything on it . if it had good paint it would be easier to hang on to.

Shinysideup · 08-06-2018, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbks_Cruiser

Installed a coolant recovery tank. Used one from a 1980ish Monte Carlo. GM part number 14085692. Made a couple brackets for the engine side mounting tabs. Fits perfectly between the battery and hood hinge.

Looks like it was made for these trucks.

I saw in the past someone had done this but didnt have the year car or part # to find it. Thanks for posting that. What do the brackets look like? I assumed it might just bolt to the inner fender.

**BC10** · 08-06-2018, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

Undercarriage painted and ready for the box. Had some gasket type cushions given to me by Metaldoc. Perfect time to install. Thanks Metaldoc.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1533534387
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1533534387

What are those cushions for? I have never seen them before.

**Fbks_Cruiser** · 08-06-2018, 10:58 PM

[QUOTE=Shinysideup;8317070]Looks like it was made for these trucks.

I saw in the past someone had done this but didnt have the year car or part # to find it. Thanks for posting that. What do the brackets look like? I assumed it might just bolt to the inner fender.”

The tank has 3 tabs. One at the front near the battery and the two you can see in the picture. The front one fits flat to the inner fender. I bent up 2 U shaped brackets 1/2 tall and 3/4 inch tall with a welded nut for the tabs you can see and pop riveted them to the inner fender.

I think these tanks are getting harder to come by. If you search on that part number a lot of parts vendors show them out of stock. I found that one on eBay for about $35 plus a $4 cap at Oreilly.

**Steeveedee** · 08-07-2018, 12:18 AM

That looks like the late '70s to '80s burp tanks for just about every big GM car. I have one that my FiL mickey-moused onto the driver's side fender well, complete with a kinked 7 foot long hose.

**Steeveedee** · 08-07-2018, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968aj

started cleaning up the 69. trying to convince myself to sell it so I can spend more time and money on the 71. I know if I sell it I will soon regret it. I have replaced almost everything on it . if it had good paint it would be easier to hang on to.

Any idea how much you want for it? Feel free to PM me.

**Canuckvetter** · 08-07-2018, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC10

What are those cushions for? I have never seen them before.

Metaldoc had made them up. Just a cushion between the box and frame. One less squeak or rattle.

**1971Stepside** · 08-07-2018, 04:08 PM

Installed my Dirty Dingo trans cross member. Will paint and bolt down once I know where the 4L80 will land.

**Canuckvetter** · 08-07-2018, 09:11 PM

A few more upgrades to "The Redheaded Step Child". Blacked out engine bay & installed a high note horn. Added a sway bar. Installed a KPH speedo lens. Installed a buddy console. Rattle can high gloss on the inner fenders.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1533690308

72c20customcamper · 08-08-2018, 06:34 PM

Did the dash pad what a pain. The new one wouldn't go on for nothing . Old one on and off easy as could be had me stumped for a while, till I noticed the studs on the new pad were a good 1/4 inch longer than the original. Little work on the studs with a cut off wheel and it slid right in . Bought from the Truck shop . And restored the gauges. Used mothers headlight restorer to get the scratches out of the plastic lens.

72c20customcamper · 08-08-2018, 06:37 PM

The rest

stevenfromtexas · 08-08-2018, 07:27 PM

took my daughter to the grocery store......got a "thumbs up" from 2 guys....

stevenfromtexas · 08-08-2018, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

The rest

bezel looks great brother!!!!

TCCGRIZ · 08-08-2018, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968aj

started cleaning up the 69. trying to convince myself to sell it so I can spend more time and money on the 71. I know if I sell it I will soon regret it. I have replaced almost everything on it . if it had good paint it would be easier to hang on to.

Just curious on how much you would want for that 69 ??

08-05-2018, 06:19 PM	#7076
Fbks_Cruiser Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed a coolant recovery tank. Used one from a 1980ish Monte Carlo. GM part number 14085692. Made a couple brackets for the engine side mounting tabs. Fits perfectly between the battery and hood hinge. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC K2500 Super Custom Matt

08-05-2018, 06:45 PM	#7077
BRL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tahuya WA Posts: 616	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove it down to the corner store for beer, and the whole dang parking lot was packed with a car show I didn't even know was going on. They directed me to a spot I didn't see, and they really liked the truck! ...of course. Never been to a car show before, I had a great time! Nice family orientated folks there! Yes I missed front end Friday, but that doesn't really matter huh.

08-05-2018, 06:58 PM	#7078
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,070	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looks good no matter where you post your pic's. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

08-05-2018, 09:29 PM	#7080
ZEKE68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast, Florida Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started pulling the rear end apart to do a rebuild and Eaton posi install. Took the back lash on the old set. __________________ 1968 SWB Step Side, Big Block, 4L80E , Running!

08-05-2018, 11:20 PM	#7081
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II cleaned up engine compartment. installed some mirrors.rigged up a grille emblem . old one was all busted up. Attached Images

08-06-2018, 01:54 AM	#7085
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Undercarriage painted and ready for the box. Had some gasket type cushions given to me by Metaldoc. Perfect time to install. Thanks Metaldoc. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1533534387 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1533534387 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

08-06-2018, 04:40 PM	#7086
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,728	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Replaced all the rubber and felts on the drivers door. Completely gone made a hell of a racket. Also had to weld the bracket under the vent window that reinforces the outside skin to the inside skin. Weird thing is the passenger side is like new. Must never rolled the window down or used the pass door. P.O. was the original owner guess he was single. __________________ 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.

08-06-2018, 08:59 PM	#7087
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II started cleaning up the 69. trying to convince myself to sell it so I can spend more time and money on the 71. I know if I sell it I will soon regret it. I have replaced almost everything on it . if it had good paint it would be easier to hang on to. Attached Images

08-06-2018, 10:58 PM	#7090
Fbks_Cruiser Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 343	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [QUOTE=Shinysideup;8317070]Looks like it was made for these trucks.I saw in the past someone had done this but didnt have the year car or part # to find it. Thanks for posting that. What do the brackets look like? I assumed it might just bolt to the inner fender.” The tank has 3 tabs. One at the front near the battery and the two you can see in the picture. The front one fits flat to the inner fender. I bent up 2 U shaped brackets 1/2 tall and 3/4 inch tall with a welded nut for the tabs you can see and pop riveted them to the inner fender. I think these tanks are getting harder to come by. If you search on that part number a lot of parts vendors show them out of stock. I found that one on eBay for about $35 plus a $4 cap at Oreilly. __________________ 1972 GMC K2500 Super Custom Matt

08-07-2018, 12:18 AM	#7091
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,708	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That looks like the late '70s to '80s burp tanks for just about every big GM car. I have one that my FiL mickey-moused onto the driver's side fender well, complete with a kinked 7 foot long hose. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-07-2018, 04:08 PM	#7094
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed my Dirty Dingo trans cross member. Will paint and bolt down once I know where the 4L80 will land. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

08-07-2018, 09:11 PM	#7095
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II A few more upgrades to "The Redheaded Step Child". Blacked out engine bay & installed a high note horn. Added a sway bar. Installed a KPH speedo lens. Installed a buddy console. Rattle can high gloss on the inner fenders. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1533690308 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

08-08-2018, 06:34 PM	#7096
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,728	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Did the dash pad what a pain. The new one wouldn't go on for nothing . Old one on and off easy as could be had me stumped for a while, till I noticed the studs on the new pad were a good 1/4 inch longer than the original. Little work on the studs with a cut off wheel and it slid right in . Bought from the Truck shop . And restored the gauges. Used mothers headlight restorer to get the scratches out of the plastic lens. 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.

08-08-2018, 06:37 PM	#7097
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,728	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The 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.

08-08-2018, 07:27 PM	#7098
stevenfromtexas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hewitt, Texas Posts: 444	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II took my daughter to the grocery store......got a "thumbs up" from 2 guys.... __________________ Steven '67 SWB, 250ci, 3OTT.......this is my first build...... I wonder if my grand kids will say, "I would give anything to have my grand dads 2005 Chevrolet Z71"



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