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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-30-2025, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ohboy321

Today I finished rebuilding the disk brake D44 I purchased from CUSTOM/10 last fall.

Pretty. I need to get me one of those to upgrade my '67 K/10 Suburban.

**CUSTOM/10** · 08-02-2025, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ohboy321

Today I finished rebuilding the disk brake D44 I purchased from CUSTOM/10 last fall.

That looks brand new !!!
Nice work Steve ...

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-02-2025, 06:35 PM

Not today, but got the truck fired up after installing a Sniper. Gotta get it tuned now.

custom10nut · 08-03-2025, 12:16 AM

Finally bought the Finned Valve covers I’ve been wanting to get for a while.
I actually went right to the Summit store in Arlington Tx, while I was visiting my son (he’s stationed at Ft Hood) to get them.
I’m proud to say I got out of there spending less than $400.
I also redid the lettering and bow tie on the breather cover and valve cover breather, to be more “Color correct” for the year.
They used to be the newer “Chevy Red”, but the color always “didn’t look right” for my liking.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-03-2025, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

Finally bought the Finned Valve covers I’ve been wanting to get for a while.
I actually went right to the Summit store in Arlington Tx, while I was visiting my son (he’s stationed at Ft Hood) to get them.
I’m proud to say I got out of there spending less than $400.
I also redid the lettering and bow tie on the breather cover and valve cover breather, to be more “Color correct” for the year.
They used to be the newer “Chevy Red”, but the color always “didn’t look right” for my liking.

I like your valve covers.
I have been wanting to get a long, finned, cast-aluminum L6 Valve Cover for my 292. But they're very hard to find and expensive if you do. I did respray my current valver cover in Cast Iron Grey to see if I liked the look. It does look OK, but I might go back to Chevy Engine Orange next time.

72c20customcamper · 08-04-2025, 06:00 PM

Ordered the 383 today

Chevys4life · 08-04-2025, 06:57 PM

That's going to be a nice engine to put in your truck.

SRU1436 · 08-05-2025, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Ordered the 383 today

Awesome, congrats. I hear good things about the BPE 383.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 08-06-2025, 07:59 AM

Right on Mark, I'd say you're all in at this point

Ayrok · 08-06-2025, 08:11 PM

Ordered my 2/4" drop kit today. Now on to wheels and tires, while I wait for them to ship

72c20customcamper · 08-07-2025, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Right on Mark, I'd say you're all in at this point

Yes I am

452 hp @ 5700 or so rpm and 488 lbs ft @4300 rpm

**Steeveedee** · 08-07-2025, 09:40 PM

Niiice! Ready to rip up the road.

**Sheepdip** · 08-08-2025, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Yes I am

452 hp @ 5700 or so rpm and 488 lbs ft @4300 rpm

Quality Builds...a buddy of mine put a Blueprint SBF 347 Stroker in his 68 Mustang California Special runs/accelerates like a missile.

You will be happy and good luck on the install.

**3757chevy** · 08-08-2025, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Yes I am

452 hp @ 5700 or so rpm and 488 lbs ft @4300 rpm

Very nice!

Chevys4life · 08-08-2025, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Yes I am

452 hp @ 5700 or so rpm and 488 lbs ft @4300 rpm

That's a nice choice for sure!!!

**MS66** · 08-08-2025, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Yes I am

452 hp @ 5700 or so rpm and 488 lbs ft @4300 rpm

That aught to tote some hay!!

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Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

Of course, whether I can afford paint is another question entirely

That's no laughing matter for sure! What have they done to us?
I don't know how legit it was, but I saw someone selling a gallon of DP50 epoxy primer w/activator for a mere $800 ......
I see this stuff listed for around $500 pretty regularly now. I remember when it sold for $50 a gallon and we all thought that was high.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 08-10-2025, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MS66

That's no laughing matter for sure! What have they done to us?
I don't know how legit it was, but I saw someone selling a gallon of DP50 epoxy primer w/activator for a mere $800 ......
I see this stuff listed for around $500 pretty regularly now. I remember when it sold for $50 a gallon and we all thought that was high.

Paid $200 for a 60Gal 5HP compressor...
so if I tell the wife that I saved 1300 that way...
then I might just be able buy 2 gallons of primer and a gallon of base for that ;-)

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 08-08-2025, 03:49 AM

Think I've finally found a compressor I can afford that will drive the GPG sprayer and repaint this beast

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 08-08-2025, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

Think I've finally found a compressor I can afford that will drive the GPG sprayer and repaint this beast

Of course, whether I can afford paint is another question entirely

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-08-2025, 04:43 AM

Did the K&N air cleaner come with the package?

72c20customcamper · 08-08-2025, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Did the K&N air cleaner come with the package?

Yes it did .

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-08-2025, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Yes it did .

Cool.

72c20customcamper · 08-08-2025, 06:50 PM

Started this afternoon

**ohboy321** · 08-09-2025, 02:05 PM

Today I finished bolting in my rebuilt disk axle. New brake lines are in place and all I need to do is sort out installing the booster...with brackets I don't have yet but it looks like I can get from the parts board.

Extended Power · 08-11-2025, 09:54 PM

Changed the lower trim from black to the exact same wood grain as my bed floor.
Also grew a pair and drilled a couple holes to finally mount the engine badges.

08-02-2025, 06:35 PM	#3
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 7,062	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Not today, but got the truck fired up after installing a Sniper. Gotta get it tuned now. __________________ 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

08-03-2025, 12:16 AM	#4
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,993	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally bought the Finned Valve covers I’ve been wanting to get for a while. I actually went right to the Summit store in Arlington Tx, while I was visiting my son (he’s stationed at Ft Hood) to get them. I’m proud to say I got out of there spending less than $400. I also redid the lettering and bow tie on the breather cover and valve cover breather, to be more “Color correct” for the year. They used to be the newer “Chevy Red”, but the color always “didn’t look right” for my liking. Attached Images

08-04-2025, 06:00 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,479	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Ordered the 383 today Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-04-2025, 06:57 PM	#7
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 753	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That's going to be a nice engine to put in your truck.

08-06-2025, 07:59 AM	#9
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 563	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Right on Mark, I'd say you're all in at this point __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

08-06-2025, 08:11 PM	#10
Ayrok Registered User Join Date: Jun 2025 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 13	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Ordered my 2/4" drop kit today. Now on to wheels and tires, while I wait for them to ship

08-07-2025, 09:40 PM	#12
Steeveedee Ram-A-Lam-A-Ding-Dong Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 11,899	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Niiice! Ready to rip up the road. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-08-2025, 03:49 AM	#18
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 1,070	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Think I've finally found a compressor I can afford that will drive the GPG sprayer and repaint this beast __________________ 1970 C10 Custom longbed 350/350 “Carburetors are forgiving, timing is not” — Thunderhead289

08-08-2025, 04:43 AM	#20
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 8,115	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did the K&N air cleaner come with the package? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-08-2025, 06:50 PM	#23
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 9,479	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Started this afternoon Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-09-2025, 02:05 PM	#24
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 301	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today I finished bolting in my rebuilt disk axle. New brake lines are in place and all I need to do is sort out installing the booster...with brackets I don't have yet but it looks like I can get from the parts board. Attached Images __________________ Steve/NH 1967 K10 327 Short Bed Stepside

08-11-2025, 09:54 PM	#25
Extended Power Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 274	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Changed the lower trim from black to the exact same wood grain as my bed floor. Also grew a pair and drilled a couple holes to finally mount the engine badges. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!"



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