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magwakeenercew2jh · 08-07-2011, 03:22 PM

Unboxed all the Vintage Air stuff in the garage, put it in the car, and took it in smaller boxes to the shop.

Put in the new air-battery box. Played around to try and fit the new radiator. It's gonna take some cutting on the core.

That battery box fit was a b%&ch. Partly, I guess, foreign part jigs...And partly, squeezing it up into the spot that the new inner fender occupies.

Repainted the spots that had paint on them that made me mad.

RossRinSD · 08-07-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 6772owner

Oh its a hundred fold better compressor, 100% duty cycle and 200 psi makes a huge difference... I just wish I had a bigger tank now, more reserve would be great. Overall I love it though, much faster and I don't have to worry about the 15% duty cycle anymore.
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I'll bet if you put a water trap in between the compresser and tank, you'll really like it. I had an S10, and was rebuilding a valve every couple of weeks, after the water trap, no stuck valves until I sold the truck.

dukcaln · 08-07-2011, 07:13 PM

my first oil change since i bought the truck July 3rd... its the 3rd oil change i think since break in on new build... I went with wix filter and rotella 15-40

also re-routed plug wires

profe56 · 08-07-2011, 09:31 PM

I bought the oil to make oil change but I couldn't find the old cartridge oil filter, I think I should make the conversion to new type

RossRinSD · 08-08-2011, 12:23 AM

I put the Honda Blocker on my truck today.

6772owner · 08-08-2011, 09:30 AM

RossRinSD-- Oh I agree completey, I am currently just running schrader valves inside the cab with a fill line and air chuck.

I plan on upgrading the air tank, getting a water trap/filter and going to paddle valves/gauges over the winter... I had hoped that the little 100C would last til winter, but oh well, new toys are fun too.

Shyguy · 08-08-2011, 09:56 AM

This is what we did yesterday, Sunday, but not a lot.

My son brought his ski/fishing boat out and put it in one of my carports. While he was out here we shot the breeze quite a bit about what we want to do with my two trucks.

I have finally come to the reality that I will never finish both of them so we are going to take the good parts off the two of them and make a good one. I have been resisting tearing the '71 lwb stepper, but it is worth more to me in parts than I could sell it for.

Our goal is to put together a '67 swb stepper with power steering, power disc brakes, a 454 and 400 transmission. We hope to make it a nice driver, but the engine will not be modified other than a mild cam and headers.

I guess only time will tell out it turns out. Hopefully this will not take more than 6 months. It is good to have a goal, but only time will tell how things turn out.

Yesterday we got it started and onto a trailer and moved to my son's garage. It took a while to get the old 6 banger starter, I think the float was stuck in the carb. The 6 banger will be going in my son's '72 Malibu.

zellway · 08-08-2011, 11:47 AM

Pulled my 3/4 ton out and gave it a bath. Took it for a drive. It's a blast to drive my old friend. When the winter hits I will start the body work and get it painted and all the trim put back on.

Shyguy · 08-08-2011, 05:22 PM

We took the bed off of this truck and I sold it to a teenage friend of mine who wants to put it on his '71 lwb C-10. He said his fleet-side was swiss cheese and he liked the '67 lwb stepper bed.

This truck is the one we are taking apart to use some of the good parts on the '67 swb stepper build.

I put the battery charger on this truck so I can start it and move it around. It has the 454, doors, running gear and misc stuff we are going to use in the '67 we are fixin to get ready to build.

windmill · 08-08-2011, 05:41 PM

heres a pic where i got my truck lowered 2 and 4 rear with my car and trailor. i'm doing a swap from coils to leafs, i will post some when i get the change over done...thought it was going to be a big deal but not just trying to find where every bracket should go.. this is a 18ft heavy duty trailor too....

Jacfourteen · 08-08-2011, 08:04 PM

I fixed an air leak on my rear airbags. to fix it I had to pull the bags off the truck because there was no way to access the fittings. Then I replaced all the tubing, fittings, etc. with 3/8" compression fittings and line. It's still just a manual fill setup with schrader valves, but now at least it not leaking anymore.

magwakeenercew2jh · 08-09-2011, 02:22 PM

Mocking up the radiator and Vintage Air evaporator and drier. And otherwise playing around with the front clip and front bumper.

RossRinSD · 08-11-2011, 12:31 AM

Moving this gas tank is turning into a royal PITA.

fastwillie 696969 · 08-11-2011, 02:34 AM

got the exhaust system put in --

magwakeenercew2jh · 08-11-2011, 08:59 PM

Got the Vintage Air condenser, drier, and misc lines set up. Locked 'em down except for the oiled o-rings. Gonna wait on those until I'm ready to fire up the A/C.

Pretty much finished re-habbing the front bumper that was half in the dirt for at least eight years. Came out good enough for a Rat. At least for me.

The radiator has been set up and is ready to go in. I just had to paint the top hold-down thingies. (How's that for knowing the proper terminology?)

bruin_d · 08-11-2011, 09:29 PM

What did I do to my truck today....I DROVE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!

**JJorgensen52** · 08-11-2011, 09:39 PM

Discovered my timing was last set with the vacuum advance still connected - 12* base advance makes the truck run so much better than 0* base

Other than that, drove it to work and filled it with crushed cement

RossRinSD · 08-11-2011, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruin_d

What did I do to my truck today....I DROVE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Congrats. I'll bet that felt great.

RossRinSD · 08-11-2011, 11:43 PM

I got my damn fuel tank in. The filler is plumbed and the sending unit is wired up.

I still have to finish routing the fuel supply line up along the frame rail and get it attached. And, I still have to finish routing the vent. Man, I'm not sure how that is going to work...

Shyguy · 08-12-2011, 12:52 AM

I went to my son's, the mechanic, house late today and had the evening meal with them, we call it supper here.

We talked more about what my vision is for the truck we are going to start building, it is not a restoration because it will be made up of about 5 or 6 different year trucks, I forget exactly how many.

All I know for sure it will be a 67 swb stepper on a 69 frame with 71 suspension/running gear with a 74 454 and 400 auto.

Sunday we plan on taking the front clip off and removing the 250 L6 and SM420 transmission, also the seats if we have time.

We looked over the cab and it is in worse shape than we thought so it will be a challenge to get all the rust areas repaired or replaced. The swb stepper bed is ready to be wet sanded and painted, I bought it that way a few years ago.

We talked a little about paint, but that is down the road a piece, it will probably be next spring before we paint it. Hopefully it will be ready for the car show in Oran, Missouri in early June.

ItsRandy · 08-13-2011, 11:47 PM

I block sanded the first coat of primer on my cab today. Found a bunch of low spots I didn't get filled before I sprayed the first coat of primer. Filled the low spots with filler, going to spray another coat of primer tomorrow. Then I get to sand that coat of primer...WHEN WILL THE SANDING STOP????

NevadaDVX · 08-14-2011, 12:02 AM

What did I do? I finally delivered this 2 1/2 year project I've been working on in my spare time back to its owner......

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=479289

mcmlxix · 08-14-2011, 12:05 AM

Pressed in the 5/8-18 wheel studs into my Dana 60 front hubs.....

Bob 68327 · 08-14-2011, 12:11 AM

Sold it pending pick up tomorrow......

RossRinSD · 08-14-2011, 12:35 AM

Out with the old...

And in with the new.

08-07-2011, 03:22 PM	#2626
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Unboxed all the Vintage Air stuff in the garage, put it in the car, and took it in smaller boxes to the shop. Put in the new air-battery box. Played around to try and fit the new radiator. It's gonna take some cutting on the core. That battery box fit was a b%&ch. Partly, I guess, foreign part jigs...And partly, squeezing it up into the spot that the new inner fender occupies. Repainted the spots that had paint on them that made me mad. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

08-07-2011, 07:13 PM	#2628
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: What did you do to your truck today! my first oil change since i bought the truck July 3rd... its the 3rd oil change i think since break in on new build... I went with wix filter and rotella 15-40 also re-routed plug wires __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

08-07-2011, 09:31 PM	#2629
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I bought the oil to make oil change but I couldn't find the old cartridge oil filter, I think I should make the conversion to new type

08-08-2011, 12:23 AM	#2630
RossRinSD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put the Honda Blocker on my truck today.

08-08-2011, 09:30 AM	#2631
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: What did you do to your truck today! RossRinSD-- Oh I agree completey, I am currently just running schrader valves inside the cab with a fill line and air chuck. I plan on upgrading the air tank, getting a water trap/filter and going to paddle valves/gauges over the winter... I had hoped that the little 100C would last til winter, but oh well, new toys are fun too. __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

08-08-2011, 09:56 AM	#2632
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! This is what we did yesterday, Sunday, but not a lot. My son brought his ski/fishing boat out and put it in one of my carports. While he was out here we shot the breeze quite a bit about what we want to do with my two trucks. I have finally come to the reality that I will never finish both of them so we are going to take the good parts off the two of them and make a good one. I have been resisting tearing the '71 lwb stepper, but it is worth more to me in parts than I could sell it for. Our goal is to put together a '67 swb stepper with power steering, power disc brakes, a 454 and 400 transmission. We hope to make it a nice driver, but the engine will not be modified other than a mild cam and headers. I guess only time will tell out it turns out. Hopefully this will not take more than 6 months. It is good to have a goal, but only time will tell how things turn out. Yesterday we got it started and onto a trailer and moved to my son's garage. It took a while to get the old 6 banger starter, I think the float was stuck in the carb. The 6 banger will be going in my son's '72 Malibu. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

08-08-2011, 11:47 AM	#2633
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled my 3/4 ton out and gave it a bath. Took it for a drive. It's a blast to drive my old friend. When the winter hits I will start the body work and get it painted and all the trim put back on. Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

08-08-2011, 05:22 PM	#2634
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! We took the bed off of this truck and I sold it to a teenage friend of mine who wants to put it on his '71 lwb C-10. He said his fleet-side was swiss cheese and he liked the '67 lwb stepper bed. This truck is the one we are taking apart to use some of the good parts on the '67 swb stepper build. I put the battery charger on this truck so I can start it and move it around. It has the 454, doors, running gear and misc stuff we are going to use in the '67 we are fixin to get ready to build. Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

08-08-2011, 05:41 PM	#2635
windmill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sylvania, Alabama Posts: 288	Re: What did you do to your truck today! heres a pic where i got my truck lowered 2 and 4 rear with my car and trailor. i'm doing a swap from coils to leafs, i will post some when i get the change over done...thought it was going to be a big deal but not just trying to find where every bracket should go.. this is a 18ft heavy duty trailor too.... Attached Images __________________ 72 swb pickup http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...k/100_0958.jpg 1967 chevelle ss 1966 mustang getting a l33 ls motor 1969 chevy dump truck 1989 mustang 6.0 ls best time of 1.29 at 5.91 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtbooZoGZmQ

08-08-2011, 08:04 PM	#2636
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I fixed an air leak on my rear airbags. to fix it I had to pull the bags off the truck because there was no way to access the fittings. Then I replaced all the tubing, fittings, etc. with 3/8" compression fittings and line. It's still just a manual fill setup with schrader valves, but now at least it not leaking anymore. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

08-09-2011, 02:22 PM	#2637
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Mocking up the radiator and Vintage Air evaporator and drier. And otherwise playing around with the front clip and front bumper. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

08-11-2011, 12:31 AM	#2638
RossRinSD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Moving this gas tank is turning into a royal PITA.

08-11-2011, 02:34 AM	#2639
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got the exhaust system put in -- Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

08-11-2011, 08:59 PM	#2640
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got the Vintage Air condenser, drier, and misc lines set up. Locked 'em down except for the oiled o-rings. Gonna wait on those until I'm ready to fire up the A/C. Pretty much finished re-habbing the front bumper that was half in the dirt for at least eight years. Came out good enough for a Rat. At least for me. The radiator has been set up and is ready to go in. I just had to paint the top hold-down thingies. (How's that for knowing the proper terminology?) Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

08-11-2011, 09:29 PM	#2641
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: What did you do to your truck today! What did I do to my truck today....I DROVE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!! __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350



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08-11-2011, 09:39 PM	#2642
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Discovered my timing was last set with the vacuum advance still connected - 12* base advance makes the truck run so much better than 0* base Other than that, drove it to work and filled it with crushed cement __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

08-11-2011, 11:43 PM	#2644
RossRinSD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got my damn fuel tank in. The filler is plumbed and the sending unit is wired up. I still have to finish routing the fuel supply line up along the frame rail and get it attached. And, I still have to finish routing the vent. Man, I'm not sure how that is going to work...

08-12-2011, 12:52 AM	#2645
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I went to my son's, the mechanic, house late today and had the evening meal with them, we call it supper here. We talked more about what my vision is for the truck we are going to start building, it is not a restoration because it will be made up of about 5 or 6 different year trucks, I forget exactly how many. All I know for sure it will be a 67 swb stepper on a 69 frame with 71 suspension/running gear with a 74 454 and 400 auto. Sunday we plan on taking the front clip off and removing the 250 L6 and SM420 transmission, also the seats if we have time. We looked over the cab and it is in worse shape than we thought so it will be a challenge to get all the rust areas repaired or replaced. The swb stepper bed is ready to be wet sanded and painted, I bought it that way a few years ago. We talked a little about paint, but that is down the road a piece, it will probably be next spring before we paint it. Hopefully it will be ready for the car show in Oran, Missouri in early June. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

08-13-2011, 11:47 PM	#2646
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I block sanded the first coat of primer on my cab today. Found a bunch of low spots I didn't get filled before I sprayed the first coat of primer. Filled the low spots with filler, going to spray another coat of primer tomorrow. Then I get to sand that coat of primer...WHEN WILL THE SANDING STOP????

08-14-2011, 12:02 AM	#2647
NevadaDVX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fallon, Nv Posts: 138	Re: What did you do to your truck today! What did I do? I finally delivered this 2 1/2 year project I've been working on in my spare time back to its owner...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=479289

08-14-2011, 12:05 AM	#2648
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pressed in the 5/8-18 wheel studs into my Dana 60 front hubs..... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE Last edited by mcmlxix; 08-14-2011 at 12:06 AM. Reason: added pic

08-14-2011, 12:11 AM	#2649
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Sold it pending pick up tomorrow...... __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

08-14-2011, 12:35 AM	#2650
RossRinSD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 98	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Out with the old... And in with the new.

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