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FL71C10 · 09-21-2021, 09:19 AM

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To day I installed a new set of Fiat 500 black leather seats. Now I get to build a custom center console.

Looks good. Now you have some engine work to do to get it to match the seats.

Ekliptix · 09-21-2021, 01:18 AM

Pulled 'em outside while I pack up the garage to move.

1968 K20 · 09-21-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekliptix

Pulled 'em outside while I pack up the garage to move.

Very nice pair

Jiggers72-GMC · 09-21-2021, 10:29 AM

I think those ^^^^^ seats might look better without the headrests .......

cab4word67 · 09-21-2021, 12:47 PM

Good call on the headrest, I will remove them and see. Could always make some rectangular ones. Or turn these seats into shop chairs.

Rich72C10 · 09-21-2021, 07:14 PM

Got my new Lloyd's Embroidered floor mats today, ordered from high-end-motorsports.com.

YAY, love the blue bowtie! They have a few different options for logo, text, and colors.

They also come with anchors to "screw" into the trucks carpet to keep the mat from moving around on the driver side. Though I am not so sure how well those anchors will stay.

cab4word67 · 09-21-2021, 08:06 PM

You guys are right again. I removed the head rest...much better look

Jiggers72-GMC · 09-22-2021, 07:27 AM

[QUOTE=cab4word67;8974192]You guys are right again. I removed the head rest...much better look

Agreed, the truck will look better when looking from behind the truck thru the back window also.

Rich, very nice mats, love the seats n all as well

RustyPile · 09-26-2021, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cab4word67

You guys are right again. I removed the head rest...much better look

You used the same color "scheme", blue/grey, that I'm using.. I like it.. I especially like the arm rests.. What did they come from??

cab4word67 · 09-27-2021, 12:22 AM

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You used the same color "scheme", blue/grey, that I'm using.. I like it.. I especially like the arm rests.. What did they come from??

They are honda Accord I believe. Out of the 4 switch's I got 2 windows, the tilt hood, and door looks/unlock. And the window lock is my torq converter lock up for the hwy.

cab4word67 · 09-22-2021, 01:14 PM

These mite be a repeat that just didnt show up?

**ohboy321** · 09-23-2021, 11:00 AM

Took my valve cover off to see what caused all the noise under the hood yesterday (trip home on AAA flatbed).

One of my rocker arm studs broke off, and other than running rough there was a lot of nasty clattering. Not sure yet what caused it or what else may have broke. Truck was running great with 200 miles on an engine "refresh" that included installing a mild COMP cam. I drained the oil and it was perfectly clean with no metal. I am sure I'll have more surprises when I pull the head off.

Carl Spangler · 09-23-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ohboy321

Took my valve cover off to see what caused all the noise under the hood yesterday (trip home on AAA flatbed).

One of my rocker arm studs broke off, and other than running rough there was a lot of nasty clattering. Not sure yet what caused it or what else may have broke. Truck was running great with 200 miles on an engine "refresh" that included installing a mild COMP cam. I drained the oil and it was perfectly clean with no metal. I am sure I'll have more surprises when I pull the head off.

There may not be an issue with the head. Perhaps a compression test (after fixing the rocker stud) would be the first test.

cab4word67 · 09-23-2021, 11:51 AM

OK I recently built a ford 289 / 480 lift and after snapping off 4 of my studs in a total of 60 miles I found I had spring bind. Check your adjustment. If adjusting cold make sure you can spin the push rods when the valves are closed. If you adjusted while running its just past clatter then 1/2 turn, and before you pull the head make sure you can get a feeler gauge in between the springs when at full lift (about 5-10K). You are ether to tight or lifting more than the valve can go down.

**ohboy321** · 09-23-2021, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cab4word67

OK I recently built a ford 289 / 480 lift and after snapping off 4 of my studs in a total of 60 miles I found I had spring bind. Check your adjustment. If adjusting cold make sure you can spin the push rods when the valves are closed. If you adjusted while running its just past clatter then 1/2 turn, and before you pull the head make sure you can get a feeler gauge in between the springs when at full lift (about 5-10K). You are ether to tight or lifting more than the valve can go down.

Thank you cab4word67 and Carl Spangler for the helpful (and encouraging) suggestions. I guess I will be learning about replacing the stud in place as well as investigating the root cause.

My cam is a COMP cams CS 268H-10 grind which has a valve lift with factory rocker arm ratio of 0.454 int./0.454 exh.

I also installed the COMP recommended 981 valve springs which have a bind height of 1.150in.

Edit: Forgot to mention that it is a 220HP 327ci with factory heads.

Blazer690 · 09-23-2021, 01:10 PM

Stock rockers can't take some high lifts

cab4word67 · 09-23-2021, 07:53 PM

I got my roller tip rockers from Amazon, they are Crane. I would send you the link but they were for a SBF

67C10Step · 09-25-2021, 04:01 PM

Raptor lined the inside and epoxy primed the outside of my rear fenders. Raptor lined my steps as well so I won’t freak out when someone actually steps on them.

cab4word67 · 09-26-2021, 01:45 PM

Good call on the steps. I used anti slip tape 20 years ago and seems to still be in place

cab4word67 · 09-27-2021, 12:28 AM

Whats everyone using for pictures My Imbb.com just quit? and removed all my pic
Got em back site was down??

maverickmk · 09-27-2021, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cab4word67

Whats everyone using for pictures My Imbb.com just quit? and removed all my pic

I use imgur.com

Carl Spangler · 09-27-2021, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cab4word67

Whats everyone using for pictures My Imbb.com just quit? and removed all my pic

I use Smugmug which is a paid professionally run image server. Basic cost is $55/year. If you're into archiving photos/vids it's a super useful platform.

Happy_dan · 09-28-2021, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cab4word67

Whats everyone using for pictures My Imbb.com just quit? and removed all my pic
Got em back site was down??

I use imageevent.com
I think it's about $55 a year for unlimited storage. Great when you have videos to share too because they take a lot of room. I have stuff on there from 2000

BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 · 10-02-2021, 11:31 PM

My Suburban needed a friend and I needed a good farm truck so now we have a new family member

67C10Step · 09-27-2021, 08:07 AM

Slipped everything together this weekend. Still need to install the fender braces before I tighten it all down. Rear lights need wiring and bed ground to frame. Been just under 2-1/2 years from dragging it out of a shed and now. Lots of hours and $$ spent but I think I'll have a solid runner by spring. Lots done and lots left to do.......

09-21-2021, 01:18 AM	#2
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 683	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Pulled 'em outside while I pack up the garage to move. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

09-21-2021, 10:29 AM	#4
Jiggers72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 563	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I think those ^^^^^ seats might look better without the headrests .......

09-21-2021, 12:47 PM	#5
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Good call on the headrest, I will remove them and see. Could always make some rectangular ones. Or turn these seats into shop chairs.

09-21-2021, 07:14 PM	#6
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my new Lloyd's Embroidered floor mats today, ordered from high-end-motorsports.com. YAY, love the blue bowtie! They have a few different options for logo, text, and colors. They also come with anchors to "screw" into the trucks carpet to keep the mat from moving around on the driver side. Though I am not so sure how well those anchors will stay. Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

09-21-2021, 08:06 PM	#7
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter You guys are right again. I removed the head rest...much better look

09-22-2021, 07:27 AM	#8
Jiggers72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 563	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter [QUOTE=cab4word67;8974192]You guys are right again. I removed the head rest...much better look Agreed, the truck will look better when looking from behind the truck thru the back window also. Rich, very nice mats, love the seats n all as well

09-22-2021, 01:14 PM	#11
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter These mite be a repeat that just didnt show up? Last edited by cab4word67; 09-23-2021 at 07:48 PM.

09-23-2021, 11:00 AM	#12
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 301	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took my valve cover off to see what caused all the noise under the hood yesterday (trip home on AAA flatbed). One of my rocker arm studs broke off, and other than running rough there was a lot of nasty clattering. Not sure yet what caused it or what else may have broke. Truck was running great with 200 miles on an engine "refresh" that included installing a mild COMP cam. I drained the oil and it was perfectly clean with no metal. I am sure I'll have more surprises when I pull the head off. Attached Images __________________ Steve/NH 1967 K10 327 Short Bed Stepside

09-23-2021, 11:51 AM	#14
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter OK I recently built a ford 289 / 480 lift and after snapping off 4 of my studs in a total of 60 miles I found I had spring bind. Check your adjustment. If adjusting cold make sure you can spin the push rods when the valves are closed. If you adjusted while running its just past clatter then 1/2 turn, and before you pull the head make sure you can get a feeler gauge in between the springs when at full lift (about 5-10K). You are ether to tight or lifting more than the valve can go down. Last edited by cab4word67; 09-23-2021 at 12:04 PM.

09-23-2021, 01:10 PM	#16
Blazer690 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monrovia CA Posts: 453	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Stock rockers can't take some high lifts Attached Images

09-23-2021, 07:53 PM	#17
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I got my roller tip rockers from Amazon, they are Crane. I would send you the link but they were for a SBF

09-25-2021, 04:01 PM	#18
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Yellville, AR Posts: 2,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Raptor lined the inside and epoxy primed the outside of my rear fenders. Raptor lined my steps as well so I won’t freak out when someone actually steps on them. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1997 Ford Ranger 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

09-26-2021, 01:45 PM	#19
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Good call on the steps. I used anti slip tape 20 years ago and seems to still be in place Last edited by cab4word67; 09-27-2021 at 07:58 PM.

09-27-2021, 12:28 AM	#20
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Whats everyone using for pictures My Imbb.com just quit? and removed all my pic Got em back site was down?? Last edited by cab4word67; 09-27-2021 at 07:59 PM.

10-02-2021, 11:31 PM	#24
BK72BURB_3/4Ton4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 103	Farm Truck - just bought it, making a 'to do' list My Suburban needed a friend and I needed a good farm truck so now we have a new family member



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09-27-2021, 08:07 AM	#25
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Yellville, AR Posts: 2,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Slipped everything together this weekend. Still need to install the fender braces before I tighten it all down. Rear lights need wiring and bed ground to frame. Been just under 2-1/2 years from dragging it out of a shed and now. Lots of hours and $$ spent but I think I'll have a solid runner by spring. Lots done and lots left to do....... Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1997 Ford Ranger 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

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