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**Grumpy old man** · 11-20-2018, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samkost

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

67 short beds , I have a few to build , lt Green 292/3 speed hurst floor shift / 3.73 posi / 2-4 drop / buckets/ consol /air /ps/pb, Yellow 350 4 speed rock crusher floor shift hurst ps/pb/air/ 3-5 drop / 3.73 posi/ , Black ,red interior 292 tri power 4 speed floor shift/ consol /3.73 posi / ps/pb/air/ Not sure on the rest of them yet color wise .

NoStopN · 11-27-2018, 06:21 PM

I drove it to work, then the gas station, then home. It's pulling daily driver duty this week while the new Ram is at the body shop.

weq92f · 11-29-2018, 07:59 PM

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Got the passenger wires loomed up and length-calibrated for the headers!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-29-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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Got the passenger wires loomed up and length-calibrated for the headers!

What kind of looms are those?

j286 · 11-29-2018, 11:02 PM

Working on filler panels!

weq92f · 11-30-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

What kind of looms are those?

Good question...They came with the truck and have no markings other than a chevy emblem. They are quality though as the parts that hold the wires are all metal and they slide together nice and tight. No brittle plastic here!

These are the type that bolt to lower BBC valve cover and hold the wires just above the headers.

-klb

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-30-2018, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weq92f

Good question...They came with the truck and have no markings other than a chevy emblem. They are quality though as the parts that hold the wires are all metal and they slide together nice and tight. No brittle plastic here!

These are the type that bolt to lower BBC valve cover and hold the wires just above the headers.

-klb

That is what I have been looking for. I have the OEM style plastic ones that slide over the tabs welded to the stock valve covers but I don't like them with the headers.

weq92f · 11-30-2018, 03:16 PM

Found what I have... They are not cheap but... they are quality like I said...

Proform 141-638 Linear Spark Plug Wire Loom

https://www.amazon.com/Proform-141-6.../dp/B000CMH2GG

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

That is what I have been looking for. I have the OEM style plastic ones that slide over the tabs welded to the stock valve covers but I don't like them with the headers.

-klb

weq92f · 11-30-2018, 03:22 PM

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The loom back on the truck...

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-30-2018, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weq92f

Found what I have... They are not cheap but... they are quality like I said...

Proform 141-638 Linear Spark Plug Wire Loom

https://www.amazon.com/Proform-141-6.../dp/B000CMH2GG

-klb

Thank you for taking the time to check this out and post the link, I appreciate it.

**3757chevy** · 11-30-2018, 07:39 PM

Drove it 91 mile round trip to get a new washer and dryer. (there goes my truck budget)

tdangle · 11-30-2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Drove it 91 mile round trip to get a new washer and dryer. (there goes my truck budget)

Happens to me all the time. Just when I get some $ put away for my truck, it just seems to disappear

**leddzepp** · 11-30-2018, 10:28 PM

Put a chrome bumper and guards on my

**Pro299** · 11-30-2018, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Thank you for taking the time to check this out and post the link, I appreciate it.

Those are quality looms. I had them for over 20 years on an Impala SS. Not a daily mind you, but with a little wipe-down at the start of each year they looked like new.

**rechinca** · 12-01-2018, 09:53 AM

Went to start mine for the first time in about 6 weeks. I had to make some repairs to the electrical in that time as the external regulator harness was chaffed so I installed the solid state regulator and a new pigtail. Fixed the tail light wiring and painted the inside of the housings gloss white for some better light reflection and new lenses. Perfect let's start it...NOPE! Heavy fuel smell, leaking from a crap connection where PO had cut hard line at the pump and put in a piece of rubber hose to connect the two. OK got that done and new line ordered. Get home from work the next day to a puddle of fuel on the driveway from under the cab. Truck had two saddle tanks back in the day and removed before I got it. But the hard lines from them to the selector valve were still in it with the valve. In-cab tank was plumbed to the valve still and the rubber line from the tank to the selector valve hard line was rotted and leaking. Ripped it all out in 30 minutes and installed a new line with a metal canister filter between the tank and the hard line inside the frame. Just in time for a torrential downpour and two more days of work with rain...I just want to start it now and make sure I have all the fuel line good.

Of course rain still pervades here in NorCal (we need it bad though) and I discovered this truck had 5/16" fuel lines for the 350 from the factory so new hard lines and sender ordered to replace the old ones and hopefully prevent any starvation (has Edelbrock carb/intake on it). I'm going out on limb though and guessing the fuel pump will need replacing (Merry Christmas to me) since that's my luck. If I don't get it running as is, it will remain a driveway queen until after Christmas. I feel mission creep coming on as the radiator and heater core are also suspect, those hoses look really shady right now and it's pouring outside once again.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-07-2018, 08:14 PM

The painter sat on these a while, but some things are worth the wait.

**Grumpy old man** · 12-07-2018, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

The painter sat on these a while, but some things are worth the wait. The picture doesn't do them justice.

Why didn't he fix that dent ?

**Grumpy old man** · 12-07-2018, 08:28 PM

Just kidding

They look great !

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-07-2018, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Why didn't he fix that dent ?

........Cuz there's another just like it on the other side?

beaterku · 12-08-2018, 12:35 AM

Installed this beauty today. It’s a shame if not really visible when the truck is all assembled.

**RodnRudy** · 12-09-2018, 02:27 PM

Well yesterday actually, I ran up to Cooper Restorations and picked up a few odds and ends for my 68. So I guess you could say I did something "for" my truck instead of "to" it. LOL Here's a link to Jeffs web site hes a good guy to do business with.
https://www.cooperrestorations.com/

tino0217 · 12-09-2018, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beaterku

Installed this beauty today. It’s a shame if not really visible when the truck is all assembled.

Nice bro

tino0217 · 12-09-2018, 03:44 PM

Nice bro

tino0217 · 12-09-2018, 03:47 PM

Ouch

**Steeveedee** · 12-09-2018, 10:26 PM

Drove it over to the "local" pick-your-part to see if I could find a replacement seat. No joy. The wife wanted to know why I don't just put it back to stock looking. $97 for a decent replacement, or $900 for the factory look, plus my labor. She understands that sort of economic decision!

11-27-2018, 06:21 PM	#102
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I drove it to work, then the gas station, then home. It's pulling daily driver duty this week while the new Ram is at the body shop. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

11-29-2018, 07:59 PM	#103
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,217	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter . Got the passenger wires loomed up and length-calibrated for the headers! Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

11-29-2018, 11:02 PM	#105
j286 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: oakdale Posts: 26	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Working on filler panels! Attached Images

11-30-2018, 03:22 PM	#109
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,217	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter . The loom back on the truck... Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

11-30-2018, 07:39 PM	#111
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,056	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Drove it 91 mile round trip to get a new washer and dryer. (there goes my truck budget) Attached Images __________________ '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

11-30-2018, 10:28 PM	#113
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put a chrome bumper and guards on my Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

12-01-2018, 09:53 AM	#115
rechinca Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 535	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Went to start mine for the first time in about 6 weeks. I had to make some repairs to the electrical in that time as the external regulator harness was chaffed so I installed the solid state regulator and a new pigtail. Fixed the tail light wiring and painted the inside of the housings gloss white for some better light reflection and new lenses. Perfect let's start it...NOPE! Heavy fuel smell, leaking from a crap connection where PO had cut hard line at the pump and put in a piece of rubber hose to connect the two. OK got that done and new line ordered. Get home from work the next day to a puddle of fuel on the driveway from under the cab. Truck had two saddle tanks back in the day and removed before I got it. But the hard lines from them to the selector valve were still in it with the valve. In-cab tank was plumbed to the valve still and the rubber line from the tank to the selector valve hard line was rotted and leaking. Ripped it all out in 30 minutes and installed a new line with a metal canister filter between the tank and the hard line inside the frame. Just in time for a torrential downpour and two more days of work with rain...I just want to start it now and make sure I have all the fuel line good. Of course rain still pervades here in NorCal (we need it bad though) and I discovered this truck had 5/16" fuel lines for the 350 from the factory so new hard lines and sender ordered to replace the old ones and hopefully prevent any starvation (has Edelbrock carb/intake on it). I'm going out on limb though and guessing the fuel pump will need replacing (Merry Christmas to me) since that's my luck. If I don't get it running as is, it will remain a driveway queen until after Christmas. I feel mission creep coming on as the radiator and heater core are also suspect, those hoses look really shady right now and it's pouring outside once again. __________________ 1971 Custom/10 - 350/3 speed, Orange/White roof

12-07-2018, 08:14 PM	#116
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,320	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The painter sat on these a while, but some things are worth the wait. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 12-07-2018 at 08:26 PM.

12-07-2018, 08:28 PM	#118
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 Just kidding They look great ! __________________ 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

12-08-2018, 12:35 AM	#120
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed this beauty today. It’s a shame if not really visible when the truck is all assembled. Attached Images __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel

12-09-2018, 02:27 PM	#121
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 932	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well yesterday actually, I ran up to Cooper Restorations and picked up a few odds and ends for my 68. So I guess you could say I did something "for" my truck instead of "to" it. LOL Here's a link to Jeffs web site hes a good guy to do business with. https://www.cooperrestorations.com/ Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

12-09-2018, 03:44 PM	#123
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nice bro

12-09-2018, 03:47 PM	#124
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Ouch

12-09-2018, 10:26 PM	#125
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,673	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Drove it over to the "local" pick-your-part to see if I could find a replacement seat. No joy. The wife wanted to know why I don't just put it back to stock looking. $97 for a decent replacement, or $900 for the factory look, plus my labor. She understands that sort of economic decision! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

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