What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 118 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-03-2016, 01:27 AM

Looks perfect. Let me know if I'm off base, but it seems the best way is to mount the inside of the bumper first, snug, not tight............line up the outer brackets, then tighten it all down.

Have to admit I butchered my rear bumper along time ago. Something wasn't right. When I tightened it down the brackets bent the bumper in places (whoops). Can't/won't happen again. I figure the brackets weren't positioned right.

66clow · 04-03-2016, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Looks perfect. Let me know if I'm off base, but it seems the best way is to mount the inside of the bumper first, snug, not tight............line up the outer brackets, then tighten it all down.

Have to admit I butchered my rear bumper along time ago. Something wasn't right. When I tightened it down the brackets bent the bumper in places (whoops). Can't/won't happen again. I figure the brackets weren't positioned right.

I mounted the small brackets first on the frame ends and then the bumper to those. Then the outer brackets. Everything loosely until I had all the bolts in.had to trim the left bracket due to the power steering box.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-03-2016, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66clow

I mounted the small brackets first on the frame ends and then the bumper to those. Then the outer brackets. Everything loosely until I had all the bolts in.had to trim the left bracket due to the power steering box.

Thanks for the info. Looks great.

CST10 · 04-03-2016, 09:12 PM

Installed a new adjustable vacuum advance and set the timing on the 462CI BB in ol Samson today.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-03-2016, 09:20 PM

Well, I'm currently in "ID that wire" mode for under the hood. Honestly, those who altered some things did a sloppy job, so I'm rebutting a few lines so they route correctly, even though its all going to be pulled and replaced. I'll have plenty good questions about what's correct Vs what's wrong................Will save that until after I ID what goes to what and where.

On a side note, the more "exposure" the more I realize there's really not much to the wiring. At least not on these trucks. That said, I haven't dove into the LH dash panel yet.

Possmguts · 04-03-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Well, I'm currently in "ID that wire" mode for under the hood. Honestly, those who altered some things did a sloppy job, so I'm rebutting a few lines so they route correctly, even though its all going to be pulled and replaced. I'll have plenty good questions about what's correct Vs what's wrong................Will save that until after I ID what goes to what and where.

On a side note, the more "exposure" the more I realize there's really not much to the wiring. At least not on these trucks. That said, I haven't dove into the LH dash panel yet.

They are pretty straight forward and simple for the most part... I look under the hoods of new cars and trucks and run away in fear...

But I say its simple before I get to that point myself... Im sure there will be even less hair on my head when it all done...

AKC · 04-03-2016, 10:27 PM

New door seals...

toolboxchev · 04-03-2016, 11:07 PM

Took it catching today, released a 18lb spring chinook native and released.

46 years and still working the pasture over.

OregonNed · 04-03-2016, 11:02 PM

More progress completed on the wood for the bed today. Routing and final sanding done - ready to apply the stain. Going for a reddish brown final color.

68 Stepper · 04-05-2016, 12:51 AM

Attempted to start my new engine, leaked gass all over the garage floor, will try again tomorrow!

Bomp · 04-05-2016, 01:00 AM

Hauled some parts home.

Getting ready to dive in on some fender repair.

ksshane · 04-05-2016, 07:27 AM

replaced the rubber grommet around my gas tank filler tube. Not near as bad as I thought it was going to be

OregonNed · 04-05-2016, 02:20 PM

Minor upgrade last night. Lost the rusty chrome cover and installed this stock restore. New gear oil and found out I have 3:08 gearing

tlman · 04-05-2016, 04:15 PM

doors fitted waiting for the good fenders and hood

Custom/20 · 04-07-2016, 12:05 AM

Just got rid of the standard amber bulbs and installed some switchback led park lamp/turn signals lights.

https://youtu.be/j5HNR_AX8eg

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-07-2016, 12:33 AM

Received the two emblems in the rear today. The chrome on the second from the rear would be flawless if not for one small scratch in the upper right on the 2nd zero. The one in the rear is pitted. Per E-bay seller, "no pits". That's okay, the good one is worth what I paid for both, so no complaint here.

The two in front came off the truck, and until tonight haven't been washed in 20 years. They're real good, the one in front a 99%er. Can't say I'm dissatisfied with these either. Anyway, no big deal......."baby steps".

Mrturner1 · 04-07-2016, 12:41 AM

Pulled off the passenger side valve cover and found the #8 intake pushrod with one end ground off and the rocker arm all wollered out. Only a couple hours on my first top-end, I thought for sure I was free and clear and nailed it first try

oh well. Back to the drawing board

OregonNed · 04-07-2016, 02:11 PM

I finished getting some parts media blasted and ready for paint this weekend.

**RodnRudy** · 04-08-2016, 06:06 PM

Bent up new fuel lines from the cab tank to the fuel pump in 3/8" tube and installed on the frame rail.

bean · 04-08-2016, 06:09 PM

Drove my 72 to work for first time since replacing engine. Smiled all the way to work��

66clow · 04-09-2016, 06:30 PM

Made some progress 3 in front springs and shocks. Now time for the rear. Was made easy with the removed springs had 2 coils cut out by po. Would not recommend that. Gotta change out that last wagon wheel

mud.man.rj · 04-09-2016, 08:32 PM

Front looks good for 3" drop, 1 coil isn't bad but 2 coils is to much for the spring, nicer as you did to replace w drop coil..

Possmguts · 04-10-2016, 07:59 PM

Aside from some block sanding (along with the rest of the truck) I finally wrapped this hood up... so glad that's behind me....

**chevy2tom** · 04-10-2016, 08:10 PM

Very cool, nice work!

Redline novdog · 04-23-2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Aside from some block sanding (along with the rest of the truck) I finally wrapped this hood up... so glad that's behind me....

YA... You have probably started a 67-72 trend!!!!! 'tis the season

04-03-2016, 01:27 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,386	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looks perfect. Let me know if I'm off base, but it seems the best way is to mount the inside of the bumper first, snug, not tight............line up the outer brackets, then tighten it all down. Have to admit I butchered my rear bumper along time ago. Something wasn't right. When I tightened it down the brackets bent the bumper in places (whoops). Can't/won't happen again. I figure the brackets weren't positioned right. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 04-03-2016 at 01:35 AM.

04-03-2016, 09:12 PM	#4
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed a new adjustable vacuum advance and set the timing on the 462CI BB in ol Samson today. Attached Images __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

04-03-2016, 09:20 PM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,386	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well, I'm currently in "ID that wire" mode for under the hood. Honestly, those who altered some things did a sloppy job, so I'm rebutting a few lines so they route correctly, even though its all going to be pulled and replaced. I'll have plenty good questions about what's correct Vs what's wrong................Will save that until after I ID what goes to what and where. On a side note, the more "exposure" the more I realize there's really not much to the wiring. At least not on these trucks. That said, I haven't dove into the LH dash panel yet. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-03-2016, 10:27 PM	#7
AKC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 256	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New door seals... __________________ 'Anela - AKC's 1968 C30 1T Flattie "Trouble Rides A Fast Horse..."

04-03-2016, 11:02 PM	#9
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II More progress completed on the wood for the bed today. Routing and final sanding done - ready to apply the stain. Going for a reddish brown final color. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

04-03-2016, 11:07 PM	#8
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took it catching today, released a 18lb spring chinook native and released. 46 years and still working the pasture over.

04-05-2016, 12:51 AM	#10
68 Stepper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Richland Washington Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Attempted to start my new engine, leaked gass all over the garage floor, will try again tomorrow!

04-05-2016, 01:00 AM	#11
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hauled some parts home. Getting ready to dive in on some fender repair.

04-05-2016, 07:27 AM	#12
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II replaced the rubber grommet around my gas tank filler tube. Not near as bad as I thought it was going to be __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

04-05-2016, 02:20 PM	#13
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Minor upgrade last night. Lost the rusty chrome cover and installed this stock restore. New gear oil and found out I have 3:08 gearing Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

04-05-2016, 04:15 PM	#14
tlman Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: rodney ,ontario canada Posts: 111	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II doors fitted waiting for the good fenders and hood Attached Images

04-07-2016, 12:05 AM	#15
Custom/20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 235	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Just got rid of the standard amber bulbs and installed some switchback led park lamp/turn signals lights. https://youtu.be/j5HNR_AX8eg

04-07-2016, 12:33 AM	#16
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,386	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Received the two emblems in the rear today. The chrome on the second from the rear would be flawless if not for one small scratch in the upper right on the 2nd zero. The one in the rear is pitted. Per E-bay seller, "no pits". That's okay, the good one is worth what I paid for both, so no complaint here. The two in front came off the truck, and until tonight haven't been washed in 20 years. They're real good, the one in front a 99%er. Can't say I'm dissatisfied with these either. Anyway, no big deal......."baby steps". __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

04-07-2016, 12:41 AM	#17
Mrturner1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Colfax California Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Pulled off the passenger side valve cover and found the #8 intake pushrod with one end ground off and the rocker arm all wollered out. Only a couple hours on my first top-end, I thought for sure I was free and clear and nailed it first try oh well. Back to the drawing board Attached Images

04-07-2016, 02:11 PM	#18
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finished getting some parts media blasted and ready for paint this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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04-08-2016, 06:06 PM	#19
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 932	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Bent up new fuel lines from the cab tank to the fuel pump in 3/8" tube and installed on the frame rail. Attached Images

04-08-2016, 06:09 PM	#20
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove my 72 to work for first time since replacing engine. Smiled all the way to work��

04-09-2016, 06:30 PM	#21
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 873	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Made some progress 3 in front springs and shocks. Now time for the rear. Was made easy with the removed springs had 2 coils cut out by po. Would not recommend that. Gotta change out that last wagon wheel

04-09-2016, 08:32 PM	#22
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Front looks good for 3" drop, 1 coil isn't bad but 2 coils is to much for the spring, nicer as you did to replace w drop coil.. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

04-10-2016, 07:59 PM	#23
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Aside from some block sanding (along with the rest of the truck) I finally wrapped this hood up... so glad that's behind me.... Attached Images __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

04-10-2016, 08:10 PM	#24
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Very cool, nice work!

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