My Build Thread to Document and watch progress 72 C20

[dukkie]

Job transferred out to New Orleans area about a month ago, Have the truck with me here but no place to do any work with it so its turned into an as is daily driver

[dukkie]

Supposed to be bringing the truck to New Orleans in 2 weeks

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Its cool to see that your still drivin the truck...

[dukkie]

Ill Be glad to have it back

[eightbanger]

Dukkie, where did you get your fuel line with the inline psi gauge?

[dukkie]

i think i bought the carb maybe craigslist or the forum, all i remember is getting it in the mail, but the line and gauge were already on it

[eightbanger]

OK, thanks anyway.

Enjoyed your build thread mate, I can't believe that the cops didn't nail you driving your truck around like that, or are they more relaxed about stuff like that over there?

[dukkie]

im not sure if there is a law stating that you have to have hood and fenders? Hot rod T buckets dont so why should i need to, I had lights and bumper right? the cops may have a problem with the fact i had no rear brakes, seatbelt, exhaust, registration/inspection stickers, or insurance but they never bothered me about any of that

[dukkie]

Moved back to houston last month, start working on the truck again

Still dont have rear brakes, exhaust, seatbelts, registration but I DO have Inspection and insurance for now. along with installed new optima red top battery, new lifters, and HEI distrubutor, and soon to install a used $50 tailgate

[dukkie]

Originally Posted by dukkie

I have tightened the valves twice but cant get the knocking/ticking/whatever sound to go away any ideas? maybe its a lifter?

Originally Posted by nightmare

As for the knocking/ticking sound, I'm not sure. It did that a little before I found the loose rocker nut, which is why I thought that was what the issue was. I really couldn't tell you what else to look for. I'm curious to know what it is.

I replaced the lifters, re adjusted the valves I still hear it, installed new Headers with larger diameter collector, HEI Distrubutor, and tailgate as well, the headers magnify the sound knocking/ticking/whatever sound. Purchased new body mount bushings, new Heater core

[dukkie]

I need some advice on what could be a life changing decision.

I've suspected for some time now that my wife has been having an affair. You know the usual signs. Phone rings, I answer, someone hangs up. So she started going out with the girls a lot recently and although when I ask which friend it is, it's always "Just some friends from work, you don't know them".

I always look out for her taxi coming home but she always walks down the drive and although I can hear a car setting off. As if she has gotten out of the car around the corner. Why? Is it not a taxi? I once picked up her cell phone just to see what time it was and she went balistic and screamed that I should never touch her phone again and why was I checking up on her.

Anyway, I have never approached the subject with my wife. I think deep down I just didn't want to know the truth but last night she went out again and I decided to check on her. I decided I was going to hide behind my truck which would give me a view of the whole street so I could see which car she gets out of. It was whilst crouched behind my truck that I noticed rust around my rear wheel arch.

Should I take it into a body repair shop or should I buy some stuff from the local auto shop and try to repair it myself?

[bollybib]

I like your sense of what is important in life.

[dukkie]

Door handles, Dome light replaced. bought sunvisor clips but too much rust at the roof line to be able to install the screws
Problem getting pics to the computer. Photos taken and sent to email, they never show up in email, tried 4 times.

[Youdog99]

Hey Dukkie,

My son & I are also restoring a 72 C20 and we did the same serpentine belt setup. For some reason, I am struggling with the top radiator hose. You dont happen to have the number for that hose, do you?

By the way, your pictures are excellent. As our truck is mostly in boxes while we repair the rust, it'll be nice to see where everything goes.

Thx

Greg

[dukkie]

this is what i read printed on the hose hope it helps

80GN25 EBPO MADE IN U.S.A. 10B16XRS 0841 IR

[dukkie]

If this isnt a part number, maybe the parts store can match up the numbers?

[dukkie]

Last weekend I took the truck to muffler shop to have exhaust put on. They discovered 2 freeze plug leaks and I had to return home with no exhaust because the diameter pipes I already had (laying in the bed) cant be stretched to fit the diameter headers I have installed.

[Youdog99]

Hey Dukkie,

Thanks for the hose part number! Off to the Parts Store tomorrow!

Greg

[dukkie]

more freeze plugs were bad after I fixed those 2.
Haven't done much since.

[dukkie]

Considering purchasing an 00 silverado and doing a 5.3l vortec engine trans swap.

[dukkie]

Complete 5.3LS and 4L60 ready and waiting

[dukkie]

dirty dingo arrived

[dukkie]

[dukkie]

Drop springs arrived

[dukkie]

So 6-13-16 I transferred to New Braunfels to take over our San Antonio Branch.
Had to sell the truck to pay the movers.
Game Over. but it was fun.