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Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Limburg, Netherlands
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Re: 1972 C20 -Airride conversion-
@CG, Thanks!
Finned valvecovers and air cleaner would look awesome, but I doubt that type of valve cover will fit. ![]() The covers that are on it now have a lip where they seal to the head, the compressor sits above this lip. The finned valvecovers don't have that as far as I know. Small update: Antenna came in. ![]() I'm scared to drive with it all the way up ![]() I mean, do they hold up in 60 mph wind? Also had a lot of problems with all sorts of debris from trees ending up inside the cab. so hopfully this trashguard will stop that from happening again. ![]() I've also put new window seals and fuzzies in the doors, but now my windows don't close all the way. I've read that its a common problem with repro fuzzies. But what's the fix? Do I have to take it all apart and cut the window channel lower? ![]()
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#52 |
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Re: 1972 C20 -Airride conversion-
update, for the one's wondering where this has been.
I've been enjoying the truck after the conversion. Didn't have any major flaws or breaks on the things i've changed. Had an e-brake actuator fail, replaced that. Got a new steering wheel, and in the meantime rebuild my steering column and steering box. ![]() ![]() The air cleaner for the aircompressor fell apart a couple of times, so i decided to make a solid one from a sbc 305 air cleaner. ![]() Changed the dryrotted old tyres for fresh new ones. ![]() Then I decided to go on a roadtrip vacation with the truck. So, got a campershell on top, made some simple cabinets and a bed inside. Also made a roofrack on top of the campershell, for a spare tyre, spare feul, some water and a wooden crate for tools and stuff. Also figured this was a good time to change fluids and get new filters. And lastly nut and bold checked the entire truck. ![]() ![]() Went on a 2400 mile trip to and trough Norway, which was an amazing experience. halfway in Denmark: ![]() Then in Norway: ![]() ![]() ![]() But also had some issues, nothing major. ![]() Had my throttlecable come apart ![]() And the ignition points burned in, so spark was not great, to the point it really didn't want to do more than idle. ![]() So took some sandpaper to the points, and ghetto replaced the cable with a universal cable and was able to easily continue the trip.
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Sander All Ideas, advice, critisism is welcome. Nothing better to learn from. ______________ '72 C/20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809053 |
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Re: 1972 C20 -Airride conversion-
Wiekser.....you're Batman! Awesome work and engineering!
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