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**Already Gone** · 08-15-2022, 06:00 PM

Front end rebuild commences.

OregonNed · 08-17-2022, 08:33 AM

Nice restoration work!

72c20customcamper · 08-17-2022, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Nice restoration work!

Thanks for the compliment . I see it more as a clean up than a restoration.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 08-18-2022, 08:29 AM

Agreed, the engine looks great, I couldn't help but notice the 'Princess Auto' box there then realized you're in Canada too.

I don't think I've seen a 12 point bolt on the crank before.

mr.mud1 · 08-18-2022, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Agreed, the engine looks great, I couldn't help but notice the 'Princess Auto' box there then realized you're in Canada too.

I don't think I've seen a 12 point bolt on the crank before.

the engine does look great,good ole Princess Auto,i think you can find some of the P/A stuff in just about every car guy's place in this country?don't know where we'd be without them.i bought a box full of those 12 point aircraft bolts at a local war surplus store.i don't use them in anything that requires the correct bolts but they sure are slick on the hot rods and stuff.it would be scary to know what the gov't paid for them originally when you can buy them for a couple bucks a handful at the war surplus store.

72c20customcamper · 08-18-2022, 06:49 PM

Todays fun . Fixed the brackets and put it back together . Waiting on the new alternator this one the bearing is going and I don’t have the time to rebuild it and it’s a 37 amp model to boot. Never seen this before a red piece of plastic in the oil dipstick . Thought it was orange paint and I boggered it up a little with the wire wheel .

72c20customcamper · 08-18-2022, 06:52 PM

Screen shot from a video of it running shame we can’t upload directly from a phone or computer on this forum . The plastic filter is temporary have a metal one coming. The upper bracket I clamped onto a heavy piece of metal to help avoid any warpage it worked

**67 twins** · 08-19-2022, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Screen shot from a video of it running shame we can’t upload directly from a phone or computer on this forum .

I'm trying to understand this statement. I don't know of any other way to post pictures except directly from my phone.

**Already Gone** · 08-19-2022, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Agreed, the engine looks great, I couldn't help but notice the 'Princess Auto' box there then realized you're in Canada too.

I don't think I've seen a 12 point bolt on the crank before.

I believe its an ARP Bolt..

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 08-19-2022, 08:47 AM

Great reading guys, love all the pics n tricks and all ...........

OregonNed · 08-19-2022, 05:25 PM

Cleaned up the bed for the next car show this Saturday.

mr.mud1 · 08-19-2022, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Cleaned up the bed for the next car show this Saturday.

well,that's about the sharpest thing i've ever seen.beautiful work.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 08-19-2022, 05:33 PM

Wow Ned, great looking wood, well done.... good luck at the show!

72c20customcamper · 08-19-2022, 06:09 PM

Ned that quarter sawn looks beautiful.

Found why temp gage wasn’t working on the 68 stepper as I retapped the harness . Wasn’t the sender wire was brittle and had green corrosion where it exited the harness . New wire and spliced where it was still good in the harness used solder and heat shrink . I retapped the entire harness mainly looking for other bad wires found none . Took out the leaky heater core and found a huge mouse/chipmunk nest

67C10Step · 08-20-2022, 09:45 AM

Finished up the install of the S10 washer bottle and pump. Don’t think the squirters ever worked that good.

**HO455** · 08-20-2022, 10:09 AM

That looks good. I need to do that.

**thedudeabides86** · 08-24-2022, 11:08 AM

After a few years of running this truck on my own sweat, cussin', and frustration, I got it serviced. Sealed up all the gaskets, replaced the intake, carb, and exhaust manifolds and it hauls a$# now!! Still needs a lot more work, bust she's prettier now.

LNP · 08-26-2022, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Finished up the install of the S10 washer bottle and pump. Don’t think the squirters ever worked that good.

I take it the original wiper/washer switch doesnt work the pump or does it? I got a 69 so its more a mechanical pump.

67C10Step · 08-26-2022, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LNP

I take it the original wiper/washer switch doesnt work the pump or does it? I got a 69 so its more a mechanical pump.

The original switch on the wiper/washer runs the new pump. With the hoses no longer running through the firewall there was a perfect pass through for the wiring harness I built plus the fuel level from the rear mounted tank.

The old click clack pump had a sort of timer but this one will run only when you hold the button in. But it squirts way better.

LNP · 08-27-2022, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

The original switch on the wiper/washer runs the new pump. With the hoses no longer running through the firewall there was a perfect pass through for the wiring harness I built plus the fuel level from the rear mounted tank.

The old click clack pump had a sort of timer but this one will run only when you hold the button in. But it squirts way better.

I will check the switch out to see how you wired it. Thanks. I like the idea of the electric pump. And the tank looks like it fits well there too. Thanks again

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-29-2022, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

The original switch on the wiper/washer runs the new pump. With the hoses no longer running through the firewall there was a perfect pass through for the wiring harness I built plus the fuel level from the rear mounted tank.

The old click clack pump had a sort of timer but this one will run only when you hold the button in. But it squirts way better.

I did the exact same set up wired to the stock switch. I love it.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 08-21-2022, 09:24 AM

LoL Mark, that would be a good/bad way to check the oil pressure

Marty68 · 08-22-2022, 04:36 PM

this MONTH the 283 that came with my truck lost compression on one cylinder each bank. so i recruited my daughters boy friend to help swap in a fresh "corevette" 350 78 vette 30k miles 10 miles on rebuild domed pistons roller timing chain rockers and hyd roller rockers. builder stated 400 hp. maybe 375. my forst engine swap sonce the 80s. new exhaust being installed today.

72c20customcamper · 08-23-2022, 07:28 PM

Got the gate , tail lite brackets and glove box door epoxy primed . Going to spray the high build tomorrow have a 72 hour open window .

72c20customcamper · 08-23-2022, 07:31 PM

Little bummed out . Gathered up the tail lites and one of the backup lites is damaged . I know it wasn’t when I bought it so it must have got bumped around in the storage box .

08-15-2022, 06:00 PM	#1
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08-17-2022, 08:33 AM	#2
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nice restoration work! __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-18-2022, 08:29 AM	#4
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 Agreed, the engine looks great, I couldn't help but notice the 'Princess Auto' box there then realized you're in Canada too. I don't think I've seen a 12 point bolt on the crank before. __________________ 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

08-18-2022, 06:49 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Todays fun . Fixed the brackets and put it back together . Waiting on the new alternator this one the bearing is going and I don’t have the time to rebuild it and it’s a 37 amp model to boot. Never seen this before a red piece of plastic in the oil dipstick . Thought it was orange paint and I boggered it up a little with the wire wheel . 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.

08-18-2022, 06:52 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Screen shot from a video of it running shame we can’t upload directly from a phone or computer on this forum . The plastic filter is temporary have a metal one coming. The upper bracket I clamped onto a heavy piece of metal to help avoid any warpage it worked 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; 08-18-2022 at 07:06 PM.

08-19-2022, 08:47 AM	#10
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 Great reading guys, love all the pics n tricks and all ........... __________________ 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

08-19-2022, 05:25 PM	#11
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Cleaned up the bed for the next car show this Saturday. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-19-2022, 05:33 PM	#13
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 Wow Ned, great looking wood, well done.... good luck at the show! __________________ 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

08-19-2022, 06:09 PM	#14
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Ned that quarter sawn looks beautiful. Found why temp gage wasn’t working on the 68 stepper as I retapped the harness . Wasn’t the sender wire was brittle and had green corrosion where it exited the harness . New wire and spliced where it was still good in the harness used solder and heat shrink . I retapped the entire harness mainly looking for other bad wires found none . Took out the leaky heater core and found a huge mouse/chipmunk nest 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.

08-20-2022, 09:45 AM	#15
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,471	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished up the install of the S10 washer bottle and pump. Don’t think the squirters ever worked that good. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

08-20-2022, 10:09 AM	#16
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,274	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That looks good. I need to do that. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

08-24-2022, 11:08 AM	#17
thedudeabides86 Active Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albertville, MN Posts: 198	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter After a few years of running this truck on my own sweat, cussin', and frustration, I got it serviced. Sealed up all the gaskets, replaced the intake, carb, and exhaust manifolds and it hauls a$# now!! Still needs a lot more work, bust she's prettier now. Attached Images __________________ The Dude abides.

08-21-2022, 09:24 AM	#22
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 LoL Mark, that would be a good/bad way to check the oil pressure __________________ 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

08-22-2022, 04:36 PM	#23
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter this MONTH the 283 that came with my truck lost compression on one cylinder each bank. so i recruited my daughters boy friend to help swap in a fresh "corevette" 350 78 vette 30k miles 10 miles on rebuild domed pistons roller timing chain rockers and hyd roller rockers. builder stated 400 hp. maybe 375. my forst engine swap sonce the 80s. new exhaust being installed today.

08-23-2022, 07:28 PM	#24
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the gate , tail lite brackets and glove box door epoxy primed . Going to spray the high build tomorrow have a 72 hour open window . 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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08-23-2022, 07:31 PM	#25
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Little bummed out . Gathered up the tail lites and one of the backup lites is damaged . I know it wasn’t when I bought it so it must have got bumped around in the storage box . 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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