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Chevys4life · 08-05-2024, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnl48

Added some bling

That bling looks good!!!!!

**Steeveedee** · 08-05-2024, 02:43 PM

First time (I think) that I've used this emoji-

weq92f · 08-06-2024, 08:41 PM

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Took it out for a lil road time...just tooling on down to the historic McKinney square for lunch/early dinner. My target restaurant was Juarez McKinney...very good stuff!

On the way...
https://youtu.be/LHw8H-z0HAU?si=XooHN0NULWC-4Ihq

For fun...
https://youtu.be/vyzf8vNPTZM?si=D1iuyRqY0VqFWA3D

-Kevin

**zicc1835** · 08-06-2024, 08:49 PM

nice ride.....

72c20customcamper · 08-13-2024, 09:01 AM

Preparing to put the motor from my 72 into the anniversary truck . This motor ran very well not an issue but I did find this changing out the oil pan gasket . Oil pressure never dropped off . Lucky I guess ordered a new Melling pump ,pick up screen and pump shaft . Definitely going to tig the new one when I get the depth set

**Steeveedee** · 08-13-2024, 09:15 AM

I had that happen on a '64 Impala. The oil light came on when slowing down an off ramp. Tapped the pan with a hammer, and it clunked back. Put another quart of oil in it to keep the oil pump gozinta covered with oil and nursed it to my parent's house to pull the engine. One of the neighbors was a machinist and he knurled the part of the screen assembly that presses into the pump. It was a new pump and the old screen that was on the engine prior to rebuilding.

LNP · 08-13-2024, 12:24 PM

Easiest way is to drive it back in then put a tack weld on it so it will never do that again.

**pjmoreland** · 08-13-2024, 12:53 PM

Or you can put one of these on there.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

72c20customcamper · 08-13-2024, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LNP

Easiest way is to drive it back in then put a tack weld on it so it will never do that again.

I’m going all new

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Or you can put one of these on there.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

More stuff to fall apart in the motor

**HO455** · 08-15-2024, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I’m going all new

I tack every new one I install.

72c20customcamper · 08-15-2024, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I tack every new one I install.

Cheap insurance for sure

72c20customcamper · 08-17-2024, 04:49 PM

Got the new parts for the 350 . Nice to know it’s a 4 bolt main engine the plastic sleeve on the drive shaft has seen better days . Glad I got a metal replacement piece

**zicc1835** · 08-17-2024, 06:09 PM

I made some progress last couple a day media blast the surface rust and primed the bottom of the cab floor

hdrolling · 08-17-2024, 07:13 PM

Mounted and tried out my 1973 Coleman cooler, son was happy to have cold drinks at the cruise in so its a success.

purple gas · 08-18-2024, 07:55 PM

I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20.
I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint.
So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied.
I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape.
I'm not sure I like the results.

**zicc1835** · 08-18-2024, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20.
I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint.
So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied.
I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape.
I'm not sure I like the results.

I like M both

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-18-2024, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Preparing to put the motor from my 72 into the anniversary truck . This motor ran very well not an issue but I did find this changing out the oil pan gasket . Oil pressure never dropped off . Lucky I guess ordered a new Melling pump ,pick up screen and pump shaft . Definitely going to tig the new one when I get the depth set

You're lucky it didn't starve for oil....

KQQL IT · 08-18-2024, 09:11 PM

Bath time, 1st time in way to long

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-20-2024, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purple gas

I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20.
I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint.
So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied.
I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape.
I'm not sure I like the results.

Well maybe on the later models with the Black paint in some style areas on the chrome, it might not look out of place, but my
'71 Jimmy has an all-chrome grille, and I like it.
Black on the bezels might diminish the amount of light going forward. I like to light it up.

wpsharpshooter · 08-21-2024, 11:26 AM

Small update... Truck is headed to Arkansas. Hopefully going to get buttoned up in the next month...

72c20customcamper · 08-21-2024, 09:41 PM

Did some more work on the 350 . Innards are nice and clean I am going to do the valve guide seals . Whoever did this motor did some nice work like the stud for the distributor and the punch marks for it . Didn’t like the silicone mess to seal the intake nothing wrong with using it but at least smooth it out .

**3757chevy** · 08-22-2024, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wpsharpshooter

Small update... Truck is headed to Arkansas. Hopefully going to get buttoned up in the next month...

That's PURDY.

wpsharpshooter · 08-22-2024, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

That's PURDY.

Thanks.. Its been being wrenched on for the last 2 years... I want to put a done stamp on it soon lol

72c20customcamper · 08-22-2024, 08:26 PM

Got the heads off today intake valves were gummed up from the valve guides leaking . I’ll be dropping the heads off tomorrow to be done .

The pistons were carboned up but came out clean with a little acetone and trans fluid scrubbed with a nylon plush . .040 over so it’s a 355 ci the cylinder walls have no ridge no scoring either

72c20customcamper · 08-22-2024, 08:30 PM

My grandson is getting real good with the tig . I pulled the lifters one at a time and put them back in their respective bores . No real wear on them or the cam .

08-05-2024, 02:43 PM	#4977
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,577	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter First time (I think) that I've used this emoji- __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-06-2024, 08:41 PM	#4978
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,151	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter . Took it out for a lil road time...just tooling on down to the historic McKinney square for lunch/early dinner. My target restaurant was Juarez McKinney...very good stuff! On the way... https://youtu.be/LHw8H-z0HAU?si=XooHN0NULWC-4Ihq For fun... https://youtu.be/vyzf8vNPTZM?si=D1iuyRqY0VqFWA3D -Kevin Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

08-06-2024, 08:49 PM	#4979
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,244	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter nice ride..... __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

08-13-2024, 09:01 AM	#4980
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,624	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Preparing to put the motor from my 72 into the anniversary truck . This motor ran very well not an issue but I did find this changing out the oil pan gasket . Oil pressure never dropped off . Lucky I guess ordered a new Melling pump ,pick up screen and pump shaft . Definitely going to tig the new one when I get the depth set 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; 08-13-2024 at 09:47 AM.

08-13-2024, 09:15 AM	#4981
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,577	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I had that happen on a '64 Impala. The oil light came on when slowing down an off ramp. Tapped the pan with a hammer, and it clunked back. Put another quart of oil in it to keep the oil pump gozinta covered with oil and nursed it to my parent's house to pull the engine. One of the neighbors was a machinist and he knurled the part of the screen assembly that presses into the pump. It was a new pump and the old screen that was on the engine prior to rebuilding. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-13-2024, 12:24 PM	#4982
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Easiest way is to drive it back in then put a tack weld on it so it will never do that again. __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

08-13-2024, 12:53 PM	#4983
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,744	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Or you can put one of these on there. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Attached Images

08-17-2024, 04:49 PM	#4987
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,624	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the new parts for the 350 . Nice to know it’s a 4 bolt main engine the plastic sleeve on the drive shaft has seen better days . Glad I got a metal replacement piece 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.

08-17-2024, 06:09 PM	#4988
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,244	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I made some progress last couple a day media blast the surface rust and primed the bottom of the cab floor Attached Images __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

08-17-2024, 07:13 PM	#4989
hdrolling Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: NC Posts: 100	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Mounted and tried out my 1973 Coleman cooler, son was happy to have cold drinks at the cruise in so its a success. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Step Side short bed

08-18-2024, 07:55 PM	#4990
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20. I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint. So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied. I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape. I'm not sure I like the results. Attached Images __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

08-18-2024, 09:11 PM	#4993
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 Bath time, 1st time in way to long Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-21-2024, 11:26 AM	#4995
wpsharpshooter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: TN Posts: 160	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Small update... Truck is headed to Arkansas. Hopefully going to get buttoned up in the next month... Attached Images

08-21-2024, 09:41 PM	#4996
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,624	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did some more work on the 350 . Innards are nice and clean I am going to do the valve guide seals . Whoever did this motor did some nice work like the stud for the distributor and the punch marks for it . Didn’t like the silicone mess to seal the intake nothing wrong with using it but at least smooth it out . 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.

08-22-2024, 08:26 PM	#4999
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,624	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the heads off today intake valves were gummed up from the valve guides leaking . I’ll be dropping the heads off tomorrow to be done . The pistons were carboned up but came out clean with a little acetone and trans fluid scrubbed with a nylon plush . .040 over so it’s a 355 ci the cylinder walls have no ridge no scoring either 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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08-22-2024, 08:30 PM	#5000
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,624	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter My grandson is getting real good with the tig . I pulled the lifters one at a time and put them back in their respective bores . No real wear on them or the cam . 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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