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72c20customcamper · 08-02-2022, 06:46 PM

I knew I’d find the spindle and lower control arm if I kept digging . This isn’t even with any power tool all I did was wire brush after scraping .

jgrote · 08-02-2022, 06:58 PM

Washed it, and peeled off some of the stickers on the back window. I'm not a fan of wearing my politics on my truck. Worse yet, wearing someone else's politics on the back of my truck. Yesterday, I ordered a new steering wheel, adapter, and quick release. I plan on making it as hard to steal as possible.

LNP · 08-03-2022, 09:40 AM

Looks like you've busy.

Dad's72 · 08-03-2022, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Hi All -

A forum member, D.B, wanted some images of the 3M stuff I used under my hood so I needed to pull out my truck from the garage. Which I haven't done since about April. Figured, might as well take my daughter to work today :-)

Of all the things, my daughter noticed old cars turning down a road on FM 1626 in Buda, Texas. I completely missed the car turning in, so on the way back home I checked out what was going on.

Knights of Columbus 2nd Annual Classic Car Show

I love how they painted the Rally's on this C10/CST

I hope they do again next year in the same place, it is pretty awesome where the show is setup. I gave the registering guys my contact stuff, hope they get me their information for next year!

I always enjoy seeing your truck driving in the area. I live in the Hills of Bear Creek and my kids always point out your truck when they see it on 1626. I was there at that car show and saw your truck again that day. It stands out because the two tone color. I always think it is pretty unique and my wife being a UT grad always likes it as well.

**JT_Trucks87** · 08-07-2022, 11:08 AM

Attachment 2210010Changed around wheels and tires.

67C10Step · 08-07-2022, 06:20 PM

Fantastic truck, JT!

I didn’t do much. Guy came by to pick up some letters for the hood of his 68 and brought me a trade. Actual front license plate from the period for my truck. It’s about 1.5x thicker than new plates these days. Couldn’t help but put it on.

KQQL IT · 08-08-2022, 12:07 AM

Decided our master cylinder is leaking, not the wheel cylinders.
And worked on teaching my son how to navigate the crazies.

**zicc1835** · 08-08-2022, 09:21 AM

after much grinder wheeling gave in..... sent it off to blast yesterday

72c20customcamper · 08-15-2022, 02:04 PM

Got to the engine today . Need to pull the pulleys and paint also need a new temp sender gage works but sender is DOA . Also the upper and lower alternator brackets are cracked so I need to weld them up. Man I love the Eastwood SCT tool definitely have gotten my moneys worth out of it.

72c20customcamper · 08-15-2022, 02:05 PM

Valve cover after paint .

LNP · 08-15-2022, 02:47 PM

Looks really nice

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

Front end rebuild commences.

72c20customcamper · 08-15-2022, 06:12 PM

The two broken brackets bottom one is totally broke off the top adjuster bracket has a crack .

72c20customcamper · 08-15-2022, 06:15 PM

And anyone know why there would be an external resistor on the coil? As long as I’ve owned it there has been no wire coming out of it . Could it be for radio interference ?

LNP · 08-16-2022, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

And anyone know why there would be an external resistor on the coil? As long as I’ve owned it there has been no wire coming out of it . Could it be for radio interference ?

Its to protect the points and help keep the magnetic field going. Heres a good article that goes thru conventional ignition that explains it better than me as well as lots of other good info.

https://www.championautoparts.com/Te...gnetic%20field.

72c20customcamper · 08-16-2022, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNP

Its to protect the points and help keep the magnetic field going. Heres a good article that goes thru conventional ignition that explains it better than me as well as lots of other good info.

https://www.championautoparts.com/Te...gnetic%20field.

There is one inside the dizzy so I guess it had been changed from on the coil bracket at some point

**Steeveedee** · 08-16-2022, 11:51 AM

The resistor is in the harness in '68. That coil is a replacement; a factory coil wouldn't have that requirement printed on it. The item on the side of the coil is a capacitor (condenser); it is for suppression of radio interference due to the ignition. The capacitor inside the distributor cap also serves for noise suppression, but its primary purpose is for impedance matching the ignition circuit.

72c20customcamper · 08-16-2022, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

The resistor is in the harness in '68. That coil is a replacement; a factory coil wouldn't have that requirement printed on it. The item on the side of the coil is a capacitor (condenser); it is for suppression of radio interference due to the ignition. The capacitor inside the distributor cap also serves for noise suppression, but its primary purpose is for impedance matching the ignition circuit.

I am aware of the resistance wire in the harness just thought it was redundant having two condensers .

I did a little today . Looks much better with the chassis finished to contrast the engine. Painted the fan pulley and PCV parts going to finish the breather tomorrow. Never saw ridges on a pulley before .

**Steeveedee** · 08-16-2022, 08:25 PM

Never seen ridges like that, either. Weird.

It's looking good, in any event!

OregonNed · 08-17-2022, 08:33 AM

Nice restoration work!

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

Nice restoration work!

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

72c20customcamper · 08-17-2022, 03:22 PM

Ok I ordered the PCV grommet from Napa guaranteed to fit my 68 250 ci . Well it don’t fit . The hole for the grommet measures 127/128 so one inch accounting for paint. The inside lip of the grommet is 1"3/16ths . I look at rock auto they have one but it’s oddly shaped . Maybe it’s correct I have no idea . Anyone have any suggestions . Don’t need anything else so I’d hate to spend $4 on shipping for a 1.58 part

LNP · 08-17-2022, 04:19 PM

The grommet you show from Rock Auto fits 85-96 Chevy V-8 & V-6 steel valve covers. I dont think that one will work for you but hate to say for sure.

72c20customcamper · 08-17-2022, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNP

The grommet you show from Rock Auto fits 85-96 Chevy V-8 & V-6 steel valve covers. I dont think that one will work for you but hate to say for sure.

I hate looking up parts half the time the info imputed by the programmer is wrong . Says it’s for my truck this is the first one in the list same unit different manufacturers.

72c20customcamper · 08-17-2022, 06:59 PM

Did the air cleaner today. The snorkel was dented so I popped it out a bit and used some metal filler.

08-02-2022, 06:46 PM	#3026
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I knew I’d find the spindle and lower control arm if I kept digging . This isn’t even with any power tool all I did was wire brush after scraping . 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.

08-02-2022, 06:58 PM	#3027
jgrote Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 107	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Washed it, and peeled off some of the stickers on the back window. I'm not a fan of wearing my politics on my truck. Worse yet, wearing someone else's politics on the back of my truck. Yesterday, I ordered a new steering wheel, adapter, and quick release. I plan on making it as hard to steal as possible.

08-03-2022, 09:40 AM	#3028
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looks like you've busy. __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

08-07-2022, 11:08 AM	#3030
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 210	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Attachment 2210010Changed around wheels and tires. Attached Images __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k original paint 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 Instagram: jt_trucks3500

08-07-2022, 06:20 PM	#3031
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 Fantastic truck, JT! I didn’t do much. Guy came by to pick up some letters for the hood of his 68 and brought me a trade. Actual front license plate from the period for my truck. It’s about 1.5x thicker than new plates these days. Couldn’t help but put it on. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

08-08-2022, 12:07 AM	#3032
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 Decided our master cylinder is leaking, not the wheel cylinders. And worked on teaching my son how to navigate the crazies. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-08-2022, 09:21 AM	#3033
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,242	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter after much grinder wheeling gave in..... sent it off to blast yesterday 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

08-15-2022, 02:04 PM	#3034
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got to the engine today . Need to pull the pulleys and paint also need a new temp sender gage works but sender is DOA . Also the upper and lower alternator brackets are cracked so I need to weld them up. Man I love the Eastwood SCT tool definitely have gotten my moneys worth out of it. 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.

08-15-2022, 02:05 PM	#3035
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Valve cover after paint . 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.

08-15-2022, 02:47 PM	#3036
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looks really nice __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

08-15-2022, 06:00 PM	#3037
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Front end rebuild commences. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-15-2022, 06:12 PM	#3038
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The two broken brackets bottom one is totally broke off the top adjuster bracket has a crack . 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.

08-15-2022, 06:15 PM	#3039
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter And anyone know why there would be an external resistor on the coil? As long as I’ve owned it there has been no wire coming out of it . Could it be for radio interference ? 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.

08-16-2022, 11:51 AM	#3042
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,573	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The resistor is in the harness in '68. That coil is a replacement; a factory coil wouldn't have that requirement printed on it. The item on the side of the coil is a capacitor (condenser); it is for suppression of radio interference due to the ignition. The capacitor inside the distributor cap also serves for noise suppression, but its primary purpose is for impedance matching the ignition circuit. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-16-2022, 08:25 PM	#3044
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,573	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Never seen ridges like that, either. Weird. It's looking good, in any event! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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08-17-2022, 08:33 AM	#3045
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

08-17-2022, 03:22 PM	#3047
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Ok I ordered the PCV grommet from Napa guaranteed to fit my 68 250 ci . Well it don’t fit . The hole for the grommet measures 127/128 so one inch accounting for paint. The inside lip of the grommet is 1"3/16ths . I look at rock auto they have one but it’s oddly shaped . Maybe it’s correct I have no idea . Anyone have any suggestions . Don’t need anything else so I’d hate to spend $4 on shipping for a 1.58 part 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.

08-17-2022, 04:19 PM	#3048
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The grommet you show from Rock Auto fits 85-96 Chevy V-8 & V-6 steel valve covers. I dont think that one will work for you but hate to say for sure. __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

08-17-2022, 06:59 PM	#3050
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,619	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did the air cleaner today. The snorkel was dented so I popped it out a bit and used some metal filler. 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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