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**zicc1835** · 01-28-2023, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Upgrading hardware on the C10

I like the bling where can I get some?

OregonNed · 01-30-2023, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

I like the bling where can I get some?

I bought what I needed right here: https://www.lgbilletusa.com/
They all took a ride on the buffing wheel before installation..

**zicc1835** · 02-24-2023, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I bought what I needed right here: https://www.lgbilletusa.com/
They all took a ride on the buffing wheel before installation..

Thank you

SRU1436 · 01-28-2023, 09:20 PM

Went to my pops’ house to help him with some things he couldn’t do. We needed to go to the hardware store so decided to take Maynard for a hardware store run.

Casper42 · 01-28-2023, 09:29 PM

fix my baffle for the a/c vents and dash/floor vent. And clean 50 years of crud inside.

**Already Gone** · 01-29-2023, 12:44 AM

The fellow working on my truck got lots done on the front end today.

**67 twins** · 01-29-2023, 08:57 AM

Finished installing the rebuilt transmission in the wife's 72 last night. All good now, works better now than it has since she has owned it. Transmission shop turned it out in 3 days for me. That's a lot better than the end of February which is what they had told me it would be if I waited for them to do the r&r for me.

KQQL IT · 01-29-2023, 01:20 PM

Does using 68-72 parts in your 73 count?
Local upholstery shop made a notch for the visor clips.
Floppy squarebody visors no more.

**Palf70Step** · 01-30-2023, 02:58 PM

Put together some new wiper arms for the 70. Used the "J-hook" portion of some 2002 Silverado wiper arms, then drilled out the rivets on a spare set of original arms. Adjusted the arm length in the older base sections. drill and added stainless screws to hold them in place. Painted them up, then put on a new set of 15" blades. I had done something like this on my older 66 since it was so hard to find blade refills for the old style that would stay on the arms.

**Steeveedee** · 01-30-2023, 04:25 PM

Looking good! I had to order a pair of wiper blades from my local NAPA, and they had to match pictures, as nothing was listed for a '70. Weird.

**Palf70Step** · 01-30-2023, 04:32 PM

Yep that was the issue I was having. And if I happened to find one, it was the cheaper plastic ones that broke or popped off the first usage.

**3757chevy** · 01-30-2023, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Looking good! I had to order a pair of wiper blades from my local NAPA, and they had to match pictures, as nothing was listed for a '70. Weird.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Yep that was the issue I was having. And if I happened to find one, it was the cheaper plastic ones that broke or popped off the first usage.

Not sure why they don't have a listing but I been using these for the last 14 years. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/WIP61533

Casper42 · 01-30-2023, 11:32 PM

No reason to buy new on a 71k mile truck - clean/restore all the pedals. 50 years of gunk nearly as hard as cement on the accelerator. I used dental tool equivalent to get all out. Polished the brightwork and reinstalled. In all, about a 2-3 hour project with a lot of elbow grease.

**68bowtie** · 01-31-2023, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper42

No reason to buy new on a 71k mile truck - clean/restore all the pedals. 50 years of gunk nearly as hard as cement on the accelerator. I used dental tool equivalent to get all out. Polished the brightwork and reinstalled. In all, about a 2-3 hour project with a lot of elbow grease.

I love this. It’s very satisfying.

OregonNed · 01-31-2023, 11:47 AM

Started upgrading some hose clamps

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-31-2023, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Started upgrading some hose clamps

Those look like aircraft hose clamps. Do they have tiny holes thru the nut for safety wire?

OregonNed · 02-02-2023, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Those look like aircraft hose clamps. Do they have tiny holes thru the nut for safety wire?

They do not - but following a friend's advice, I covered the protruding threads and nuts with rubber vacuum port caps for a little better appearance.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-02-2023, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

They do not - but following a friend's advice, I covered the protruding threads and nuts with rubber vacuum port caps for a little better appearance.

Interesting application. Not really such a corrossive atmosphere that you'd need to protect the threads, but it looks cool.
Eastwood once sold a jig that would clamp the hex head of a fastener, allowing the user to drill a safety-wire passage thru a pilot hole. In my misspent youth I was a Harrier Handler and had to safety-wire all the nuts and bolts that held a component down after I replaced it. But not a necessary step on a machine that stays on the ground.

Casper42 · 02-07-2023, 09:30 PM

"Let there there be LIGHT!"

LED's added to the a/c-heater controls. I found a two pack on Amazon - iBrightstar 12-24V Super Bright BA9 BA9S 53 57 1895 64111 LED Bulbs for $10. These are probably as big in size that will fit in the back of the controls, and probably a bit brighter than needed. Like a lot of LEDs, these really do not dim. Perhaps there's something one can add between the main dimmer switch and the bulbs to help in dimming, but I haven't found it and not certain these bulbs would even dim. I'm rather pleased though compared to the low watt, low lumens incandescents.

72c20customcamper · 01-31-2023, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Started upgrading some hose clamps

Like those . Most t clamps arent as detailed I use them on my dodge turbo hoses but they look industrial . What brand are they ?

OregonNed · 02-02-2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Like those . Most t clamps arent as detailed I use them on my dodge turbo hoses but they look industrial . What brand are they ?

HPS performance is the go-to for most on these T Bolt Clamps. I found these on Amazon, but not sure of the manufacturer. They we a bit nicer looking. They are unbelievably tight - should be a good upgrade from hose clamps.

Chevys4life · 02-02-2023, 02:00 PM

Installed my revised mini tach in over the weekend.

OregonNed · 02-13-2023, 01:55 PM

Cars & Coffee with granddaughter Brooklyn

best view · 02-14-2023, 08:15 AM

Gods gift too you enjoy her

OregonNed · 02-14-2023, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by best view

Gods gift too you enjoy her

For sure!

01-28-2023, 09:20 PM	#4
SRU1436 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 231	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Went to my pops’ house to help him with some things he couldn’t do. We needed to go to the hardware store so decided to take Maynard for a hardware store run. Attached Images

01-28-2023, 09:29 PM	#5
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 323	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter fix my baffle for the a/c vents and dash/floor vent. And clean 50 years of crud inside. Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

01-29-2023, 12:44 AM	#6
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 The fellow working on my truck got lots done on the front end today. 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

01-29-2023, 08:57 AM	#7
67 twins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Herculaneum MO (20 minutes south of St. Louis Posts: 641	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished installing the rebuilt transmission in the wife's 72 last night. All good now, works better now than it has since she has owned it. Transmission shop turned it out in 3 days for me. That's a lot better than the end of February which is what they had told me it would be if I waited for them to do the r&r for me. __________________ 67 C10 283 T5 swapped longbed fleetside = wife's daily driver 67 C20 292 (originally a 250)4speed longbed fleetside w/original wooden bed=my project truck 67 C10 283+.060 (so a 292 as well)T5 swapped longbed fleetside=my DD 72 C1500 Sierra Grande 350 TH350 longbed fleetside=wife's fair weather truck Can you tell we are fans of longbed fleetsides & 67s Chris

01-29-2023, 01:20 PM	#8
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 Does using 68-72 parts in your 73 count? Local upholstery shop made a notch for the visor clips. Floppy squarebody visors no more. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-30-2023, 02:58 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put together some new wiper arms for the 70. Used the "J-hook" portion of some 2002 Silverado wiper arms, then drilled out the rivets on a spare set of original arms. Adjusted the arm length in the older base sections. drill and added stainless screws to hold them in place. Painted them up, then put on a new set of 15" blades. I had done something like this on my older 66 since it was so hard to find blade refills for the old style that would stay on the arms. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-30-2023, 04:25 PM	#10
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,602	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looking good! I had to order a pair of wiper blades from my local NAPA, and they had to match pictures, as nothing was listed for a '70. Weird. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-30-2023, 04:32 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yep that was the issue I was having. And if I happened to find one, it was the cheaper plastic ones that broke or popped off the first usage. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-30-2023, 11:32 PM	#13
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 323	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter No reason to buy new on a 71k mile truck - clean/restore all the pedals. 50 years of gunk nearly as hard as cement on the accelerator. I used dental tool equivalent to get all out. Polished the brightwork and reinstalled. In all, about a 2-3 hour project with a lot of elbow grease. Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

01-31-2023, 11:47 AM	#15
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 Started upgrading some hose clamps Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-07-2023, 09:30 PM	#19
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 323	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter "Let there there be LIGHT!" LED's added to the a/c-heater controls. I found a two pack on Amazon - iBrightstar 12-24V Super Bright BA9 BA9S 53 57 1895 64111 LED Bulbs for $10. These are probably as big in size that will fit in the back of the controls, and probably a bit brighter than needed. Like a lot of LEDs, these really do not dim. Perhaps there's something one can add between the main dimmer switch and the bulbs to help in dimming, but I haven't found it and not certain these bulbs would even dim. I'm rather pleased though compared to the low watt, low lumens incandescents. Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

02-02-2023, 02:00 PM	#22
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 669	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed my revised mini tach in over the weekend. Attached Images

02-13-2023, 01:55 PM	#23
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 Cars & Coffee with granddaughter Brooklyn Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-14-2023, 08:15 AM	#24
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 2,118	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Gods gift too you enjoy her



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