What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter - Page 120 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**zicc1835** · 10-31-2022, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroboy68ss

spent today working on my center console, finally got everything stripped and then painted it white to make the bright blue pop more. Just waiting on the top plate to show up and then i can put it all back together to then sit and wait while i work on the seats.

very nice

72c20customcamper · 10-31-2022, 08:09 PM

Only thing left is the hood . Sandblast in the am painted by 1 pm this afternoon and curing in the 80 degree basement

72c20customcamper · 10-31-2022, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Spent today working on my center console, finally got everything stripped and then painted it white to make the bright blue pop more. Just waiting on the top plate to show up and then I can put it all back together to then sit and wait while I work on the seats.

Looks great . What paint did you use?

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 10-31-2022, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Looks great . What paint did you use?

the white was just Krylon primer, then the blue paint was Bright Blue interior paint for like a Chevelle/Camaro I bought off ebay.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-31-2022, 10:46 PM

Sent my truck off for exhaust today. 7 years in this should be running before Thanksgiving.

**Johnl48** · 11-01-2022, 06:40 PM

Got the glass in and upgrading the non a/c truck to an a/c truck with a factory system

**Louisvillekytruck** · 11-01-2022, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnl48

Got the glass in and upgrading the non a/c truck to an a/c truck with a factory system

Looking great

72c20customcamper · 11-02-2022, 03:11 PM

Second time did the trick . Perfect day for it no wind , no bugs and 70degrees I painted in the screened in tent . Using the free infrared paint dryer .

LNP · 11-02-2022, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Second time did the trick . Perfect day for it no wind , bugs and 70degrees I painted in the screened in tent . Using the free infrared paint dryer .

Turned out great

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-02-2022, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Second time did the trick . Perfect day for it no wind , no bugs and 70degrees I painted in the screened in tent . Using the free infrared paint dryer .

Nice, good weather sure helps...

**Steeveedee** · 11-02-2022, 09:53 PM

Looking good! I've laid several 1-stage lacquer paint jobs on my vehicles over the years. A nice, cool desert morning with no wind is still fairly easy to come by. The energy and ambition (and single stage lacquer, for that matter!) for that has pretty much departed, though.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-02-2022, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by louisvillekytruck

looking great

x2!

**TxGary** · 11-03-2022, 08:28 PM

Finally got all the moldings mounted on the bed. Off to paint soon.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 11-04-2022, 06:37 PM

Got the chrome plate today so was able to reassemble my console. Now to focus on my buckets.

sixtyeightC10 · 11-05-2022, 12:38 PM

The last thing that I've done recently is start up my truck and drive it around the yard for a few minutes just to keep the seals and gaskets lubed up.
I've been too busy to do anything with my truck this year. Plus I've had some life altering circumstances happen this year that has drawn my attention away from my projects. Once my late granddaughters funeral is behind me I can move on with my projects.

sixtyeightC10 · 11-05-2022, 12:44 PM

After thought post.

I have already begun collecting parts for my project including picking up a 2001 Suburban for the engine swap, a 72 blazer tank for the tank conversion, and a few odds and ends to make the swap easier.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-05-2022, 02:19 PM

When they bolted on a rebuilt GM 12 Bolt rear-end at Tucson Differential, my '68 C/10 Stepside's Odo read 405,083. I was told to break it in by making runs of 15 - 20 miles, and letting the pumpkin cool down, and to change the 80-140 weight oil after 500 miles.
The other day, the Odo read 405,584 when I got home.
So it's time to drop the cover, drain the gear oil, look for metal shavings, read the wear pattern, bolt the cover back on, and refill with fresh gear oil.
Then I can cruise the freeways without let or hindrance.

**a Good Man** · 11-06-2022, 06:01 PM

Before & after

72c20customcamper · 11-06-2022, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by a Good Man

Before & after

Truck came out real nice .

**Louisvillekytruck** · 11-06-2022, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

truck came out real nice .

x2

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-07-2022, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by a Good Man

Before & after

Another good looking truck for your collection!

mr.mud1 · 11-07-2022, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by a Good Man

Before & after

yes indeed,very nice.

**allchevy58** · 11-07-2022, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by a good man

before & after

nice!

**a Good Man** · 11-07-2022, 02:54 AM

Thanks

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 11-07-2022, 02:17 PM

Made more progress this weekend on the bucket seat swap. After finishing the console, my seat frames were done at the blasters so picked them up and was able to get some primer on them before the rain came back. Now need another dry half a day to get them painted and the bench out of my truck to start figuring out how to mount them.

10-31-2022, 08:09 PM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,638	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Only thing left is the hood . Sandblast in the am painted by 1 pm this afternoon and curing in the 80 degree basement 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; 10-31-2022 at 08:16 PM.

10-31-2022, 10:46 PM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,295	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Sent my truck off for exhaust today. 7 years in this should be running before Thanksgiving. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

11-01-2022, 06:40 PM	#6
Johnl48 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: West milford nj Posts: 328	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the glass in and upgrading the non a/c truck to an a/c truck with a factory system

11-02-2022, 03:11 PM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,638	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Second time did the trick . Perfect day for it no wind , no bugs and 70degrees I painted in the screened in tent . Using the free infrared paint dryer . 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; 11-02-2022 at 04:50 PM.

11-02-2022, 09:53 PM	#11
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,598	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looking good! I've laid several 1-stage lacquer paint jobs on my vehicles over the years. A nice, cool desert morning with no wind is still fairly easy to come by. The energy and ambition (and single stage lacquer, for that matter!) for that has pretty much departed, though. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

11-03-2022, 08:28 PM	#13
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,059	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally got all the moldings mounted on the bed. Off to paint soon. Attached Images __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

11-04-2022, 06:37 PM	#14
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 475	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the chrome plate today so was able to reassemble my console. Now to focus on my buckets. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

11-05-2022, 12:38 PM	#15
sixtyeightC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vernal, UT Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The last thing that I've done recently is start up my truck and drive it around the yard for a few minutes just to keep the seals and gaskets lubed up. I've been too busy to do anything with my truck this year. Plus I've had some life altering circumstances happen this year that has drawn my attention away from my projects. Once my late granddaughters funeral is behind me I can move on with my projects. __________________ 1968 C10, 327 large journal crank, TH400 trans, 12 bolt 3.73 geared rear axle, and rear leaf springs. HEI, Delco 10SI, and brake booster upgrades. Formerly known as mtndewmaniac66.

11-05-2022, 12:44 PM	#16
sixtyeightC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vernal, UT Posts: 47	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter After thought post. I have already begun collecting parts for my project including picking up a 2001 Suburban for the engine swap, a 72 blazer tank for the tank conversion, and a few odds and ends to make the swap easier. __________________ 1968 C10, 327 large journal crank, TH400 trans, 12 bolt 3.73 geared rear axle, and rear leaf springs. HEI, Delco 10SI, and brake booster upgrades. Formerly known as mtndewmaniac66.

11-05-2022, 02:19 PM	#17
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter When they bolted on a rebuilt GM 12 Bolt rear-end at Tucson Differential, my '68 C/10 Stepside's Odo read 405,083. I was told to break it in by making runs of 15 - 20 miles, and letting the pumpkin cool down, and to change the 80-140 weight oil after 500 miles. The other day, the Odo read 405,584 when I got home. So it's time to drop the cover, drain the gear oil, look for metal shavings, read the wear pattern, bolt the cover back on, and refill with fresh gear oil. Then I can cruise the freeways without let or hindrance. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

11-06-2022, 06:01 PM	#18
a Good Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,024	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Before & after Attached Images __________________ MY Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saad.alhajri.7106 ( saad_alhajri ) on Instagram

11-07-2022, 02:54 AM	#24
a Good Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL Posts: 2,024	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thanks __________________ MY Facebook https://www.facebook.com/saad.alhajri.7106 ( saad_alhajri ) on Instagram

11-07-2022, 02:17 PM	#25
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 475	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Made more progress this weekend on the bucket seat swap. After finishing the console, my seat frames were done at the blasters so picked them up and was able to get some primer on them before the rain came back. Now need another dry half a day to get them painted and the bench out of my truck to start figuring out how to mount them. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy



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