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solar649 · 05-29-2011, 08:01 PM

well, thought I would give an update on my truck.

I decided not to use the rims above that I bought. They just didnt look goof on the truck. They are to new for the style.

The new cooling system and fan are working great. With a 160 degree thermostat the truck is luck if the needle moves off the cold mark while in the city.. On the highway i manage to get it just a needles with off cold. lol.. So no problems staying cool.

I was having issues with the column shift. It decided to lock up on four times in two days.. Once while getting on the highway.. So I decided it needed to go.

I went and bought a new Hurst shifter for the truck today.. Seeing the PO had put in a patch in the floor to cover were the owner before him had a floor shifter. So it just un screwed and was in the perfect place.

After some adjustment and a little testing it is running with its new shifter. Tomorrow will be install floor plate clean up the install and re-install the speedo cable. Then some more adjustment.

Plus Ive got to take out all the column shift linkage and store it. Those bars are almost impossible to find anymore.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-29-2011, 09:40 PM

nice

NavyChief · 02-25-2014, 05:20 PM

Hey I saw on another thread you installed a bed cover. I also have a ling bed stepside that I am looking for a bed cover. How did you mount it underneath?

By the way NICE TRUCK!

05-29-2011, 08:01 PM	#26
solar649 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 20	Re: New to me.. but Im not new to restoring. well, thought I would give an update on my truck. I decided not to use the rims above that I bought. They just didnt look goof on the truck. They are to new for the style. The new cooling system and fan are working great. With a 160 degree thermostat the truck is luck if the needle moves off the cold mark while in the city.. On the highway i manage to get it just a needles with off cold. lol.. So no problems staying cool. I was having issues with the column shift. It decided to lock up on four times in two days.. Once while getting on the highway.. So I decided it needed to go. I went and bought a new Hurst shifter for the truck today.. Seeing the PO had put in a patch in the floor to cover were the owner before him had a floor shifter. So it just un screwed and was in the perfect place. After some adjustment and a little testing it is running with its new shifter. Tomorrow will be install floor plate clean up the install and re-install the speedo cable. Then some more adjustment. Plus Ive got to take out all the column shift linkage and store it. Those bars are almost impossible to find anymore.

05-29-2011, 09:40 PM	#27
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: New to me.. but Im not new to restoring. nice __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-25-2014, 05:20 PM	#28
NavyChief Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 79	Re: New to me.. but Im not new to restoring. Hey I saw on another thread you installed a bed cover. I also have a ling bed stepside that I am looking for a bed cover. How did you mount it underneath? By the way NICE TRUCK! __________________ 1969 C10 Long Bed Step Side (My Texas Heirloom!) It is a work in progress!!!!!



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