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**FL71C10** · 11-10-2018, 08:21 PM

Got my new electric fans and shroud assembled and screwed to my radiator.

Little by little....

kcmarkd · 11-10-2018, 08:27 PM

Today was fun filled!

Carburetor - reinstalled the newly rebuilt carb, with new brass float, missing choke pull off, new idle mixture screws, and new jets. Once warmed up, adjusted idle mix, timing, and initial adjustment of choke. Waiting until it is dead cold to tweak choke pull off. Supposed to be a low of 24 tonight, so dead cold is right about now.

Heater - dissected the heater box in the cab and found several interesting things. First, the outlet flap was broken and just flapping about. So, given it is winter here, just removed it all together. Will address the remainder next spring. Second, determined why my air flow was non-existent, and removed the remnants of a prior tenant. It looked rather cozy, if you were a mouse. I took a picture, but didn’t include it here. Ain’t nobody wanna see that...

Installed parts from GMCPauls: wiper arms and blades, and new gas cap.

Finally, replaced the driver door lock so the key matches the passenger door lock.

Andy4639 · 11-10-2018, 08:40 PM

Finally got the tires mounted on the new to me front chrome wheels and installed on the ramp truck.

I think I need some center caps.

66clow · 11-11-2018, 12:51 PM

Block party with one Attendee 😩 also roof rail clean up.

**Speedracer39** · 11-11-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

Got my new electric fans and shroud assembled and screwed to my radiator.

Little by little....

I was wondering what brand of fans did you buy and how is the fit?

**FL71C10** · 11-11-2018, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedracer39

I was wondering what brand of fans did you buy and how is the fit?

I bought the fans and the Shroud separately. My friend actually gave me the fans, they are 14 in cheap generic fans. I got the Shroud from ledfoot racing. It's designed to go on a replacement Champion radiator but it fit very nicely on my four row original radiator.

**samkost** · 11-11-2018, 08:42 PM

I got a few things done.
Radiator overflow installed/plumbed.
Some new firewall grommets.
Cleaned up my small garage, tools and work bench.
Next on the to do list, wiper washer hoses.
Time for dinner and a brew

Jim70Chevy · 11-11-2018, 09:01 PM

This weekend I tackled the drip guard. I started by removing the old seam sealer. I used a chisel for much of it and then based on a tip from this board I finished it with a wire wheel. I then treated the whole channel with a couple coats of por15 and let it dry overnight. Next day I used the self leveling seam sealer and after letting that dry for several hours (the label says you need 30 minutes) I gave it a coat of TCP 2k epoxy primer using the preval sprayer.

**nlped** · 11-11-2018, 09:33 PM

Didn’t get any of the parts I’ve waiting on to move forward in Walter so I started on the install of the CVF serpentine pulley setup (bought it at SEMA show) and Sanden 508 a/c install on my ‘77 square.

kcmarkd · 11-14-2018, 06:23 PM

Replaced the alternator and re-did the shattered connector plug. While I was at it, I saw that the fuel pump was squirting gas from the weep holes in the top of the mechanical pump. So, got a new pump and will be doing that next.

**Steeveedee** · 11-14-2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kcmarkd

Replaced the alternator and re-did the shattered connector plug. While I was at it, I saw that the fuel pump was squirting gas from the weep holes in the top of the mechanical pump. So, got a new pump and will be doing that next.

Smell your oil for fuel. When the diaphragm goes, the pump can leak fuel into the oil.

332rick · 11-14-2018, 08:58 PM

Working on my brakes - replacing everything but the drum.

kcmarkd · 11-14-2018, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Smell your oil for fuel. When the diaphragm goes, the pump can leak fuel into the oil.

Good to know. It is time for an oil change anyway, so will take care of that after I replace the pump. Thanks!

PepperTreeGarage · 11-14-2018, 11:04 PM

Finished the C-Notch and helper bag mount with extra inner and outer plates on the C20.

**Canuckvetter** · 11-15-2018, 06:33 PM

Freshened up a gauge cluster for the 67 Vermillion/white CST. Going to go from this broken bezel.....

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Special thanks to TBONE1964 for the calibrate and paint on the speedo and TOO MUCH STUFF for the choke delete & throttle place card.

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kcmarkd · 11-19-2018, 07:35 AM

Installed cowl vent trash guards, and replaced the cowl fresh air flap. Removed failed fuel pump, only to find that the parts store sold me the wrong one. So, will be getting the right pump today, then reinstall later tonight.

In the mean time, spent some time working to understand the AC vacuum routing/functionality and replaced a few of the 50 year old vacuum lines under the dash.

72LB · 11-19-2018, 09:43 AM

Working on a disc brake upgrade and rearend swap.

Triple7 · 11-19-2018, 10:19 AM

Having a new windshield installed

NoStopN · 11-19-2018, 06:14 PM

Yesterday, I finally slid the tail lights into my bed. I'm just glad that the wiring worked as it should.

**samkost** · 11-19-2018, 08:46 PM

Finished the 72's rear trim this weekend.
Taillights, upper/lower tailgate trim and a new sport bumper.
The taillight bezels were fun........not!

A shout out to forum members:

Wes, Classic Heartbeat
Mark, CG
Leon, LockDoc

Thanks for your help and advice gentlemen

Sam

**Grumpy old man** · 11-20-2018, 05:33 PM

New Moog control arm shafts . Just waiting on more parts ...As Always ..

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-20-2018, 05:40 PM

Got one upper control arm ready to install. Went with Dorman shaft kits and GM NOS upper ball joint. Blasting the other one tonight and getting it assembled and painted hopefully by tomorrow.

**Grumpy old man** · 11-20-2018, 06:04 PM

Everything on this truck is being restored /repaired or replaced and it will be sold once it's finished and I'll go on to the next one .

**Grumpy old man** · 11-20-2018, 06:06 PM

front to back .

**samkost** · 11-20-2018, 06:20 PM

Very nice work Grumpy,

Do you have a build thread?
I'm curious what year, model and color(s) truck you are restoring.
Thanks,
Sam

11-10-2018, 08:21 PM	#76
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my new electric fans and shroud assembled and screwed to my radiator. Little by little.... Attached Images __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now. Last edited by FL71C10; 11-10-2018 at 08:28 PM.

11-10-2018, 08:27 PM	#77
kcmarkd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Etowah, NC Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today was fun filled! Carburetor - reinstalled the newly rebuilt carb, with new brass float, missing choke pull off, new idle mixture screws, and new jets. Once warmed up, adjusted idle mix, timing, and initial adjustment of choke. Waiting until it is dead cold to tweak choke pull off. Supposed to be a low of 24 tonight, so dead cold is right about now. Heater - dissected the heater box in the cab and found several interesting things. First, the outlet flap was broken and just flapping about. So, given it is winter here, just removed it all together. Will address the remainder next spring. Second, determined why my air flow was non-existent, and removed the remnants of a prior tenant. It looked rather cozy, if you were a mouse. I took a picture, but didn’t include it here. Ain’t nobody wanna see that... Installed parts from GMCPauls: wiper arms and blades, and new gas cap. Finally, replaced the driver door lock so the key matches the passenger door lock. __________________ 1970 C10 CST, PS, PB, AC, patina, original, work in progress

11-10-2018, 08:40 PM	#78
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally got the tires mounted on the new to me front chrome wheels and installed on the ramp truck. I think I need some center caps. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-11-2018, 12:51 PM	#79
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Block party with one Attendee 😩 also roof rail clean up. Attached Images

11-11-2018, 08:42 PM	#82
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I got a few things done. Radiator overflow installed/plumbed. Some new firewall grommets. Cleaned up my small garage, tools and work bench. Next on the to do list, wiper washer hoses. Time for dinner and a brew Attached Images

11-11-2018, 09:01 PM	#83
Jim70Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rocklin CA Posts: 88	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter This weekend I tackled the drip guard. I started by removing the old seam sealer. I used a chisel for much of it and then based on a tip from this board I finished it with a wire wheel. I then treated the whole channel with a couple coats of por15 and let it dry overnight. Next day I used the self leveling seam sealer and after letting that dry for several hours (the label says you need 30 minutes) I gave it a coat of TCP 2k epoxy primer using the preval sprayer. Attached Images __________________ "Every professional was once an amateur who didn't give up" My build 1970 Longbed CST/10

11-11-2018, 09:33 PM	#84
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Didn’t get any of the parts I’ve waiting on to move forward in Walter so I started on the install of the CVF serpentine pulley setup (bought it at SEMA show) and Sanden 508 a/c install on my ‘77 square. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-14-2018, 06:23 PM	#85
kcmarkd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Etowah, NC Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the alternator and re-did the shattered connector plug. While I was at it, I saw that the fuel pump was squirting gas from the weep holes in the top of the mechanical pump. So, got a new pump and will be doing that next. __________________ 1970 C10 CST, PS, PB, AC, patina, original, work in progress

11-14-2018, 08:58 PM	#87
332rick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Chula Vista, CA. Posts: 73	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Working on my brakes - replacing everything but the drum. Attached Images

11-14-2018, 11:04 PM	#89
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished the C-Notch and helper bag mount with extra inner and outer plates on the C20. Attached Images

11-15-2018, 06:33 PM	#90
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.The 3rd chapter Freshened up a gauge cluster for the 67 Vermillion/white CST. Going to go from this broken bezel..... To this. Special thanks to TBONE1964 for the calibrate and paint on the speedo and TOO MUCH STUFF for the choke delete & throttle place card. __________________ 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.

11-19-2018, 07:35 AM	#91
kcmarkd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Etowah, NC Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed cowl vent trash guards, and replaced the cowl fresh air flap. Removed failed fuel pump, only to find that the parts store sold me the wrong one. So, will be getting the right pump today, then reinstall later tonight. In the mean time, spent some time working to understand the AC vacuum routing/functionality and replaced a few of the 50 year old vacuum lines under the dash. __________________ 1970 C10 CST, PS, PB, AC, patina, original, work in progress

11-19-2018, 09:43 AM	#92
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Working on a disc brake upgrade and rearend swap. Attached Images __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club.

11-19-2018, 10:19 AM	#93
Triple7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vilonia, Arkansas, United States Posts: 5	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Having a new windshield installed

11-19-2018, 06:14 PM	#94
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yesterday, I finally slid the tail lights into my bed. I'm just glad that the wiring worked as it should. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low



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11-19-2018, 08:46 PM	#95
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished the 72's rear trim this weekend. Taillights, upper/lower tailgate trim and a new sport bumper. The taillight bezels were fun........not! A shout out to forum members: Wes, Classic Heartbeat Mark, CG Leon, LockDoc Thanks for your help and advice gentlemen Sam Attached Images

11-20-2018, 05:33 PM	#96
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New Moog control arm shafts . Just waiting on more parts ...As Always .. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

11-20-2018, 05:40 PM	#97
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,413	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got one upper control arm ready to install. Went with Dorman shaft kits and GM NOS upper ball joint. Blasting the other one tonight and getting it assembled and painted hopefully by tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-20-2018, 06:04 PM	#98
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Everything on this truck is being restored /repaired or replaced and it will be sold once it's finished and I'll go on to the next one . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

11-20-2018, 06:06 PM	#99
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter front to back . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

11-20-2018, 06:20 PM	#100
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 674	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Very nice work Grumpy, Do you have a build thread? I'm curious what year, model and color(s) truck you are restoring. Thanks, Sam

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