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cab4word67 · 02-04-2022, 04:22 PM

Love your color, We should hook up this spring being you live so close.
Chris

Rich72C10 · 02-09-2022, 12:42 PM

Got two more of those "El Camino" bedrail tie downs off FleaBay. I am pretty sure with all 6 of them I paid more for them than the rails or darn near it.

Since they are plastic I won't trust them to hold much down, the point for me was "there has to be something that can slide in the inner gap of the rails"! So in that regard I am very happy with them. It is the little things that bug me to no end LOL

Speaking of bugging me, my inside of my spear tire annoys me to no end. I kick myself in the butt all the time for not dealing with it before I had the tire mounted on the wheel. I was so eager to get the tire on my wheel on, then mounted inside the the bed I didn't take the time to "think" about how nasty the inside of the wheel would look. Grrrr.

body bolt · 02-10-2022, 11:30 PM

Installed one of those GAMA battery disconnects which saves me from eventually stripping/ wearing out the battery threads.

body bolt · 02-11-2022, 06:32 PM

Replaced the radiator and it doesn't leak yet.

BrentBTK · 02-11-2022, 07:16 PM

My custom tonneau cover arrived today. Very impressed with the quality and ease of installation. The cover was $349 plus 60 bucks shipping. I also paid 50 bucks for a piece of angle aluminum to support the cover at the toolbox. Had I known it was simply going to be cut to length and nothing else, I would have gone to Home Depot and saved 30 bucks. Overall, very happy with the cover and a bit butt hurt about the $50 aluminum. In their defense, they made it clear I did not have to buy it from them, but I did thinking it might be drilled and include some hardware. Live and learn on that one. I got it from J&R Upholstery. They were great to deal with, answered my initial inquiry late on a Friday evening and continued to respond on the weekend. Once I called to place the order, they built and shipped it in under a week.

BrentBTK · 02-11-2022, 07:22 PM

The tonneau went on so easily, I decided to hit up a local salvage yard in search of new seats. I found a set out of an '03 Silverado for 200 bucks, so I snagged them and got them installed as well. Like others have done, I had to drill new holes and support the floor, but it went pretty smooth and a big improvement for me.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 02-11-2022, 07:43 PM

Very nice box cover and seats Brent, when you get a chance, can I see a pic of the frame work for the cover please, I'm interested in the box side rails and how they clamp to the box ...... tia
If my seat was that comfy, I might fall asleep, LoL

BrentBTK · 02-11-2022, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Very nice box cover and seats Brent, when you get a chance, can I see a pic of the frame work for the cover please, I'm interested in the box side rails and how they clamp to the box ...... tia
If my seat was that comfy, I might fall asleep, LoL

Absolutely. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow. It's a real simple setup. Aluminum frame about 2" wide, maybe 1/2" tall on the inside, tapering to the edge with the snaps attached. There are 4 clamps that sit in slots in the frame and grab under the bed rail. Hope that makes sense.

BrentBTK · 02-12-2022, 10:06 AM

Here are some pics of the frame clamped to the bed:

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 02-12-2022, 10:22 AM

Ok thanks Brent, that looks nice and strong.

**pjmoreland** · 02-12-2022, 12:15 PM

Pulled my engine last night. I've been trying to make time to do this for over a month.

Rich72C10 · 02-12-2022, 12:52 PM

very interesting, you can do that in a regular sized garage! Though you photos makes it look easy!

**pjmoreland** · 02-12-2022, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

very interesting, you can do that in a regular sized garage! Though you photos makes it look easy!

It was easy coming off. Not so sure it will be easy to put the hood back on though. Getting the two rear straps back on the hood may be tricky. I may try doubling up the straps so they are long enough to pick the hood up from flat on the floor.

**pjmoreland** · 02-12-2022, 04:49 PM

Rebuilt engine is in place. Someday I'm going to get lucky and the motor mount bolts are going to thread in without loosening the engine stands first. Not today, though!

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 02-13-2022, 09:45 AM

Well done PJ, she looks good in there!!

**pjmoreland** · 02-13-2022, 07:46 PM

Finished installing my rebuilt engine. It started right up. Took it for a ring-seating test drive. No smoke, and it isn't overheating. What a relief!

Made a little throttle spring bracket so I wouldn't have to use one of the intake manifold bolts. I still need to paint it.

body bolt · 02-13-2022, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Finished installing my rebuilt engine. It started right up. Took it for a ring-seating test drive. No smoke, and it isn't overheating. What a relief!

Right on!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-14-2022, 07:31 AM

Great and congrats on the start up. Bracket looks good.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 02-14-2022, 09:11 AM

That's great PJ, glad to hear it went well. nice truck

**pjmoreland** · 02-14-2022, 12:43 PM

Thanks, guys

Chevys4life · 02-14-2022, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Finished installing my rebuilt engine. It started right up. Took it for a ring-seating test drive. No smoke, and it isn't overheating. What a relief!

Made a little throttle spring bracket so I wouldn't have to use one of the intake manifold bolts. I still need to paint it.

Nice work on that bracket!!!

**Steeveedee** · 02-14-2022, 12:56 PM

Congrats on the engine, and I must say that is a really cool bracket!

**pjmoreland** · 02-14-2022, 01:02 PM

The TCI 700R4 bracket it is screwed to has a little throttle spring mounting tab in the back, but I believe it is designed to work with a Holley, so it doesn't work with my Edelbrock carb.

**Boog** · 02-15-2022, 03:16 PM

So when did you swap to an auto trans?

**pjmoreland** · 02-15-2022, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

So when did you swap to an auto trans?

My truck had a TH400 in it when I bought it. I pulled a '93 4L60 from a Caprice at the local pick-n-pull and rebuilt it last year. I did this to improve highway driving. I am concerned about its long-term reliability though. My plan is to install a Tremec TKX when funds allow, or if the 4L60 self-destructs. I have gathered all of the main truck-specific manual parts so far, most of which came out of a '67 C20 at that same pick-n-pull. That way I'm ready when the time comes.

-Bell housing
-V8 manual transmission cross member (probably won't use this)
-Clutch pedal
-Z bar & frame mount
-Clutch rods
-Clutch fork
-High hump cab floor cover
-Floor-shift steering column (converted from automatic with OE parts purchased from Mel of Classic Bowties)

02-04-2022, 04:22 PM	#2701
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Love your color, We should hook up this spring being you live so close. Chris

02-09-2022, 12:42 PM	#2702
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got two more of those "El Camino" bedrail tie downs off FleaBay. I am pretty sure with all 6 of them I paid more for them than the rails or darn near it. Since they are plastic I won't trust them to hold much down, the point for me was "there has to be something that can slide in the inner gap of the rails"! So in that regard I am very happy with them. It is the little things that bug me to no end LOL Speaking of bugging me, my inside of my spear tire annoys me to no end. I kick myself in the butt all the time for not dealing with it before I had the tire mounted on the wheel. I was so eager to get the tire on my wheel on, then mounted inside the the bed I didn't take the time to "think" about how nasty the inside of the wheel would look. Grrrr. 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 Last edited by Rich72C10; 02-09-2022 at 12:47 PM.*

02-10-2022, 11:30 PM	#2703
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 474	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed one of those GAMA battery disconnects which saves me from eventually stripping/ wearing out the battery threads.

02-11-2022, 06:32 PM	#2704
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 474	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the radiator and it doesn't leak yet.

02-11-2022, 07:16 PM	#2705
BrentBTK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 163	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter My custom tonneau cover arrived today. Very impressed with the quality and ease of installation. The cover was $349 plus 60 bucks shipping. I also paid 50 bucks for a piece of angle aluminum to support the cover at the toolbox. Had I known it was simply going to be cut to length and nothing else, I would have gone to Home Depot and saved 30 bucks. Overall, very happy with the cover and a bit butt hurt about the $50 aluminum. In their defense, they made it clear I did not have to buy it from them, but I did thinking it might be drilled and include some hardware. Live and learn on that one. I got it from J&R Upholstery. They were great to deal with, answered my initial inquiry late on a Friday evening and continued to respond on the weekend. Once I called to place the order, they built and shipped it in under a week. Attached Images

02-11-2022, 07:22 PM	#2706
BrentBTK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 163	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The tonneau went on so easily, I decided to hit up a local salvage yard in search of new seats. I found a set out of an '03 Silverado for 200 bucks, so I snagged them and got them installed as well. Like others have done, I had to drill new holes and support the floor, but it went pretty smooth and a big improvement for me. Attached Images

02-11-2022, 07:43 PM	#2707
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Very nice box cover and seats Brent, when you get a chance, can I see a pic of the frame work for the cover please, I'm interested in the box side rails and how they clamp to the box ...... tia If my seat was that comfy, I might fall asleep, LoL __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

02-12-2022, 10:06 AM	#2709
BrentBTK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 163	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Here are some pics of the frame clamped to the bed: Attached Images

02-12-2022, 10:22 AM	#2710
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Ok thanks Brent, that looks nice and strong. __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

02-12-2022, 12:15 PM	#2711
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,811	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Pulled my engine last night. I've been trying to make time to do this for over a month. Attached Images

02-12-2022, 12:52 PM	#2712
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter very interesting, you can do that in a regular sized garage! Though you photos makes it look easy! __________________ 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

02-12-2022, 04:49 PM	#2714
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,811	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Rebuilt engine is in place. Someday I'm going to get lucky and the motor mount bolts are going to thread in without loosening the engine stands first. Not today, though! Attached Images

02-13-2022, 09:45 AM	#2715
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well done PJ, she looks good in there!! __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

02-13-2022, 07:46 PM	#2716
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,811	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished installing my rebuilt engine. It started right up. Took it for a ring-seating test drive. No smoke, and it isn't overheating. What a relief! Made a little throttle spring bracket so I wouldn't have to use one of the intake manifold bolts. I still need to paint it. Attached Images

02-14-2022, 07:31 AM	#2718
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Great and congrats on the start up. Bracket looks good. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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02-14-2022, 09:11 AM	#2719
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That's great PJ, glad to hear it went well. nice truck __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

02-14-2022, 12:43 PM	#2720
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,811	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thanks, guys

02-14-2022, 12:56 PM	#2722
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,612	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Congrats on the engine, and I must say that is a really cool bracket! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-14-2022, 01:02 PM	#2723
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,811	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The TCI 700R4 bracket it is screwed to has a little throttle spring mounting tab in the back, but I believe it is designed to work with a Holley, so it doesn't work with my Edelbrock carb.

02-15-2022, 03:16 PM	#2724
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter So when did you swap to an auto trans? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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