The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board > 67-72 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 06-16-2020, 02:51 PM   #16
KevinK7
Registered User
 
KevinK7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Hudson Valley, New York
Posts: 624
Re: '68 C20 396 4sp Utility ...resurrection :)

...The replacement Tach cluster lens showed up last Friday.

Some photos below, but after I re-installed the cluster. I decided, let's give it a try.
Noting, new plugs, wires, Pertronix conversion, coil, rebuilt carb, a LOT of wiring updates, etc. etc. ...........and it started right up!

Initially a minor issue (heat riser sticking), but I did a couple 'test runs', and all was fine. Idled great, ran smooth, things were looking up. Of course you know it's coming lol, ....yup on my last 'test run' it started to bog down, barely got it home. Carb was dumping gas all over. I suspect stuck float, needle (ie. debris?) but looking at that now. I did reach out to the vendor who rebuilt the Carb (J&J Carbs, Fullerton, CA) they responded to my email right away, so we'll see how it goes.
We'll keep you posted...





Clock before install.


...now with the correct NUMBERED Tach lens
For those thinking about adding the clock and wondering, "what about the silkscreen?" A simple plastic scratch polish and it rubs right off.

Also, I did repaint the needles orange. Sourced a small Testers bottle through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Another pic of the engine compartment



My buddy "Jack" already making himself at home


__________________
'68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 )
'68 C10 50th

Last edited by KevinK7; 06-16-2020 at 03:00 PM.
KevinK7 is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:51 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com