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68PanelTruck · 09-04-2020, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rechinca

Nothing like learning to weld and a lot of rust repair! At least the ugliness of lessons learned are hidden!

I'm right there with you. I recently picked up a 68 Panel with rust issues. I'm also learning to weld and started on the cowl area too! If you can weld thin rusty metal, everything else is easy, lol.

**BC10** · 09-16-2020, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard2112

Put in a stereo

Dang son!

**BC10** · 09-16-2020, 04:46 PM

Installed kick panel speakers, and had to move switch over.
Now I to need to install this beast. Eager to find out how it will feel after.

72c20customcamper · 09-16-2020, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BC10

Installed kick panel speakers, and had to move switch over.
Now I to need to install this beast. Eager to find out how it will feel after.

So you ran it threw a wash first. But it should have been a hot wash not warm, Did ya add Downey .

fourspeedwagon · 09-05-2020, 02:00 PM

Trying to figure out what these are? They are bolted to the frame on each side near the motor mounts.

**3757chevy** · 09-05-2020, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fourspeedwagon

Trying to figure out what these are? They are bolted to the frame on each side near the motor mounts.

My guess is they are splash guards?

**Grumpy old man** · 09-05-2020, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fourspeedwagon

Trying to figure out what these are? They are bolted to the frame on each side near the motor mounts.

exhaust manifold cooling ducts .

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-05-2020, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by grumpy old man

exhaust manifold cooling ducts .

x2....

fourspeedwagon · 09-05-2020, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

exhaust manifold cooling ducts .

Is that something factory? (Assuming you weren’t joking)

This truck, despite having come to me without an engine, seems to be pretty clean and original. Even the little exhaust manifold bolt “clips” were still sitting on the cowl from when the engine was pulled (no idea why the engine came out— maybe blew up, maybe it went into something else?) The outside paint is super sun baked and faded but the interior makes me believe the 20,xxx shown on the odometer is probably only rolled over once

**davischevy** · 09-13-2020, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fourspeedwagon

Is that something factory? (Assuming you weren’t joking)

Yes, they are factory.

HotWheelsFan · 09-05-2020, 03:14 PM

Got the truck running again. Been sitting for 8 years.

No longer have room to keep it anymore. Needs a little work from sitting... Has lifter noise, needs wiring repairs, and a good cleaning up.

Still drives very nice, hate to see it go.

jimijam00 · 09-06-2020, 08:08 PM

removed the seat, 2pt belts, and the fuel tank.

72c20customcamper · 09-08-2020, 05:14 PM

Sanded the roof going to paint in a few days roof will be off white . Now I have to back tape everything I just painted . The tape is starting to add up . Good automotive tape is outrageously priced but the regular box store stuff dont work. At least the bug decided to land in an area not seen

72c20customcamper · 09-08-2020, 05:19 PM

Reason I'm delaying the roof paint going to try and look at this truck. But it will be an overnight trip.

72c20customcamper · 09-13-2020, 07:29 PM

Did the roof today . Came out good but could be better. Going to sand it in the morning and reshoot it

72c20customcamper · 09-13-2020, 07:31 PM

Taping is a real pain in the ass

**pjmoreland** · 09-16-2020, 03:43 PM

Finished up a brake booster installation. Removed the engine harness so I could unwrap it, extend the brake sensor wire by 9" under the wrapping, and re-wrapped and installed it. Not sure I routed the sensor wire the correct way. Seems a little precarious where it is. Also painted and installed a choke delete I got from daddymoo2. It's nice to have that hole covered up.

Finished cleaning up the passenger side inner fender yesterday. Had to weld in a little patch to fix some rust at the brace. Will be doing the other side next.

OregonNed · 09-20-2020, 04:02 AM

Performed a little work on my carb - did a vacuum check and installed the correct step up springs for it (they had not been optimized since I rebuild and got timing dialed in). Engine runs great, and is much more fun to drive. Met friends at a local cruise night and braved the rain to get a nice drive in.

72c20customcamper · 09-20-2020, 10:11 AM

Pulled the carburator on the 68 anniversary to send it out for rebuilding. Found the base gasket was bad and had been for a while as there was heavy rust on the manifold around the front ports . New gaskets and plugs truck sounds great. Still going to get it rebuilt but now it can wait till winter.

Woodnears · 09-20-2020, 10:27 AM

Been working on the raised bed lately. Yesterday I was able to build out the battery mount area on each side as well as install a bear claw latch for the floor.

Woodnears · 09-20-2020, 10:39 AM

Only let’s me upload one at a time for some reason.

**TxGary** · 09-20-2020, 07:29 PM

Finished installing the ss brake lines, what a pain, nothing is bent to perfection. need to get the wheels powder coated so i can get some tires on it.

KQQL IT · 09-20-2020, 11:43 PM

New to me Edelbrock 2161
Opened up to oval from peanut port

Ditched the 180° Weiand EGR with the hokey egr block off

72c20customcamper · 09-22-2020, 05:14 PM

Finished the metal work on passenger kick panel and Rocker. It’s in filler now

KQQL IT · 09-23-2020, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

New to me Edelbrock 2161
Opened up to oval from peanut port

Ditched the 180° Weiand EGR with the hokey egr block off

And realized how crappy the air cleaner looks.
Some scotch brite and paint helped some

09-16-2020, 04:46 PM	#3
BC10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 493	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed kick panel speakers, and had to move switch over. Now I to need to install this beast. Eager to find out how it will feel after. Attached Images

09-05-2020, 02:00 PM	#5
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 579	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Trying to figure out what these are? They are bolted to the frame on each side near the motor mounts. Attached Images __________________ 1951 GMC 250 Open Express Pickup 1968 Suburban C10 1971 C20 Olive “People are shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician” Dad told me “Son, never strike a man in anger- unless you’re certain you can get away with it”

09-05-2020, 03:14 PM	#11
HotWheelsFan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 189	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the truck running again. Been sitting for 8 years. No longer have room to keep it anymore. Needs a little work from sitting... Has lifter noise, needs wiring repairs, and a good cleaning up. Still drives very nice, hate to see it go.

09-06-2020, 08:08 PM	#12
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter removed the seat, 2pt belts, and the fuel tank.

09-08-2020, 05:14 PM	#13
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Sanded the roof going to paint in a few days roof will be off white . Now I have to back tape everything I just painted . The tape is starting to add up . Good automotive tape is outrageously priced but the regular box store stuff dont work. At least the bug decided to land in an area not seen 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. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 09-08-2020 at 07:42 PM.

09-08-2020, 05:19 PM	#14
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Reason I'm delaying the roof paint going to try and look at this truck. But it will be an overnight trip. 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.

09-13-2020, 07:29 PM	#15
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did the roof today . Came out good but could be better. Going to sand it in the morning and reshoot it 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.

09-13-2020, 07:31 PM	#16
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Taping is a real pain in the ass 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.

09-16-2020, 03:43 PM	#17
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,745	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished up a brake booster installation. Removed the engine harness so I could unwrap it, extend the brake sensor wire by 9" under the wrapping, and re-wrapped and installed it. Not sure I routed the sensor wire the correct way. Seems a little precarious where it is. Also painted and installed a choke delete I got from daddymoo2. It's nice to have that hole covered up. Finished cleaning up the passenger side inner fender yesterday. Had to weld in a little patch to fix some rust at the brace. Will be doing the other side next. Attached Images

09-20-2020, 04:02 AM	#18
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Performed a little work on my carb - did a vacuum check and installed the correct step up springs for it (they had not been optimized since I rebuild and got timing dialed in). Engine runs great, and is much more fun to drive. Met friends at a local cruise night and braved the rain to get a nice drive in. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

09-20-2020, 10:11 AM	#19
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Pulled the carburator on the 68 anniversary to send it out for rebuilding. Found the base gasket was bad and had been for a while as there was heavy rust on the manifold around the front ports . New gaskets and plugs truck sounds great. Still going to get it rebuilt but now it can wait till winter. __________________ 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.

09-20-2020, 10:27 AM	#20
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 618	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Been working on the raised bed lately. Yesterday I was able to build out the battery mount area on each side as well as install a bear claw latch for the floor. Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread Here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457417

09-20-2020, 10:39 AM	#21
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 618	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Only let’s me upload one at a time for some reason. Attached Images __________________ My Build Thread Here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457417

09-20-2020, 07:29 PM	#22
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,056	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished installing the ss brake lines, what a pain, nothing is bent to perfection. need to get the wheels powder coated so i can get some tires on it. Attached Images __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

09-20-2020, 11:43 PM	#23
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New to me Edelbrock 2161 Opened up to oval from peanut port Ditched the 180° Weiand EGR with the hokey egr block off Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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09-22-2020, 05:14 PM	#24
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished the metal work on passenger kick panel and Rocker. It’s in filler now 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.

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