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**Palf70Step** · 02-16-2023, 05:50 PM

Got my NOS bumper guards installed and repainted the bumper and guards while I was at it.

kcustom73 · 02-16-2023, 06:44 PM

Finally started the restoration on mine.

**Steeveedee** · 02-16-2023, 09:21 PM

Almost started it. My wife wanted a ceramic pot from CostCo, so we went up and found what she wanted. If you wait until the weekend, they're usually gone. I knew that I wasn't going to be able to pick it up, and my wife asked one of the workers- a woman. She picked it up (struggling) and put it in our cart.

I got a shopping cart handler to load it into the wife's car. I used to be able to deadlift 325 pounds, and have x-rays to prove it.

One of my sons will get it out of the wife's car tomorrow on his day off. It was easier getting that pot into the back of her car, so no truck starting.

zellway · 02-18-2023, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Got my NOS bumper guards installed and repainted the bumper and guards while I was at it.

That looks great! I have been tempted to add them to my suburban.

72c20customcamper · 02-19-2023, 04:02 PM

New carpets.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-19-2023, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

New carpets.

Nice. Is that Fawn?

72c20customcamper · 02-19-2023, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Nice. Is that Fawn?

Fawn Sandalwood .

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-16-2023, 10:46 PM

I took my '71 Jimmy's broken front Prop Shaft into a driveshaft shop today.
It was pronounced DOA.
There's a whole thread on it on Engine & Driveline.

tim_mc · 02-17-2023, 09:23 AM

A couple of small fixes on mine. The upper swivels on my 3-point seat belts rattled, especially the passenger belt when driving solo, so the shouldered bolts got a wrap of electrical tape. They still swivel, but no noise now. My rear bump stops were still full length, causing some issues over larger bumps, so those were cut down. While on the lift my brother gave them a squeeze of silicone to keep them from rattling in the brackets. I tightened up the long eyebolt connecting the stake side boards and found then board ends were rubbing the cab, so I trimmed those up. Finally, I swapped the stock steering wheel with a 15" Comfort Grip. With power steering and a 3-1/4 turn steering gearbox, the 17" stock wheel was too sensitive on the interstate. Looking forward to clear weather to try out the new steering wheel with a few less rattles and squeaks.

Edit: Also added a Thermo-Tec 14150 Starter Heat Shield to the starter as I was getting some heat soak from the header. I just took it for a drive and love the 15" steering wheel. It seems a bit quieter now. I also got it up to temp, restarted with no more dragging starter.

**GOPAPA** · 02-19-2023, 05:56 PM

I put a new gas cap on and raised the charcoal tank hose to the gas tank ,,and gave it a test run and it went and came home after 5 miles oka with no motor starving for fuel or stoppage of the motor

CG · 02-19-2023, 06:18 PM

Those carpets look great. I really like the color. I bet that color would look great in my Burb. It came with rubber mats only, no carpets front or rear.

OregonNed · 02-23-2023, 11:41 PM

Very minor update during the cold weather - but was made aware that one of my front side markers was out. Discovered the bulb socket was in bad shape, so I spliced in replacements,,

Nh4clo4 · 02-24-2023, 12:15 AM

I finally got my instrument cluster and glovebox door finished and fitted.

**Steeveedee** · 02-24-2023, 12:42 AM

^ Excellent! Just can't beat curly maple.

Nh4clo4 · 02-24-2023, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

^ Excellent! Just can't beat curly maple.

Thanks, it was a lot more work than I expected

**Steeveedee** · 02-25-2023, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nh4clo4

Thanks, it was a lot more work than I expected

Maple is tough, especially the highly figured stuff.

BTW, I like your "handle".

**3757chevy** · 02-24-2023, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nh4clo4

I finally got my instrument cluster and glovebox door finished and fitted.

WOW

That is beautiful.

Nh4clo4 · 02-24-2023, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

WOW

That is beautiful.

Thank you!

OregonNed · 02-24-2023, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nh4clo4

I finally got my instrument cluster and glovebox door finished and fitted.

That looks awesome! I think mine was a little easier route using veneer on a restored glovebox, but yours looks great with that maple! and also the dash!

**Steeveedee** · 02-24-2023, 10:36 AM

^ That quartersawn white oak is just yummy!

Nh4clo4 · 02-24-2023, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

That looks awesome! I think mine was a little easier route using veneer on a restored glovebox, but yours looks great with that maple! and also the dash!

That looks really nice! I was contemplating a burl instead of the flame maple.
I routed the back so it looks kinda stock

OregonNed · 02-24-2023, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nh4clo4

That looks really nice! I was contemplating a burl instead of the flame maple.
I routed the back so it looks kinda stock

Man! Nice work! My original idea for the bed was with wood from a friend who cut down a huge Myrtlewood tree on his Oregon coast tree farm. It had crazy flame patterns to the wood, and I thought that would be an incredibly unique wood to use. Unfortunately, he didn't kiln dry the boards properly and they shifted terribly. My friend who milled my bed wood was given it in payment, and he is using the same wood in smaller projects - like wood framed fishing nets and Japanese style lamps.

zosoppp · 02-25-2023, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nh4clo4

That looks really nice! I was contemplating a burl instead of the flame maple.
I routed the back so it looks kinda stock

Nice.

Awaiting the next step, wood burning in the SPID.

Nh4clo4 · 02-25-2023, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zosoppp

Nice.

Awaiting the next step, wood burning in the SPID.

Actually I will get one from Jeff, that’s why I put a spot for it

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-25-2023, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nh4clo4

That looks really nice! I was contemplating a burl instead of the flame maple.
I routed the back so it looks kinda stock

Nice. All you need now is a hand-lettered SPID on parchement. You could degouppage it in place.

02-16-2023, 05:50 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my NOS bumper guards installed and repainted the bumper and guards while I was at it. 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!

02-16-2023, 06:44 PM	#2
kcustom73 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 29	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally started the restoration on mine.

02-16-2023, 09:21 PM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,260	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Almost started it. My wife wanted a ceramic pot from CostCo, so we went up and found what she wanted. If you wait until the weekend, they're usually gone. I knew that I wasn't going to be able to pick it up, and my wife asked one of the workers- a woman. She picked it up (struggling) and put it in our cart. I got a shopping cart handler to load it into the wife's car. I used to be able to deadlift 325 pounds, and have x-rays to prove it. One of my sons will get it out of the wife's car tomorrow on his day off. It was easier getting that pot into the back of her car, so no truck starting. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-19-2023, 04:02 PM	#5
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,323	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New carpets. 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.

02-16-2023, 10:46 PM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I took my '71 Jimmy's broken front Prop Shaft into a driveshaft shop today. It was pronounced DOA. There's a whole thread on it on Engine & Driveline. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

02-17-2023, 09:23 AM	#9
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 436	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter A couple of small fixes on mine. The upper swivels on my 3-point seat belts rattled, especially the passenger belt when driving solo, so the shouldered bolts got a wrap of electrical tape. They still swivel, but no noise now. My rear bump stops were still full length, causing some issues over larger bumps, so those were cut down. While on the lift my brother gave them a squeeze of silicone to keep them from rattling in the brackets. I tightened up the long eyebolt connecting the stake side boards and found then board ends were rubbing the cab, so I trimmed those up. Finally, I swapped the stock steering wheel with a 15" Comfort Grip. With power steering and a 3-1/4 turn steering gearbox, the 17" stock wheel was too sensitive on the interstate. Looking forward to clear weather to try out the new steering wheel with a few less rattles and squeaks. Edit: Also added a Thermo-Tec 14150 Starter Heat Shield to the starter as I was getting some heat soak from the header. I just took it for a drive and love the 15" steering wheel. It seems a bit quieter now. I also got it up to temp, restarted with no more dragging starter. __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column. Last edited by tim_mc; 02-17-2023 at 07:20 PM.

02-19-2023, 05:56 PM	#10
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I put a new gas cap on and raised the charcoal tank hose to the gas tank ,,and gave it a test run and it went and came home after 5 miles oka with no motor starving for fuel or stoppage of the motor __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

02-19-2023, 06:18 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,815	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Those carpets look great. I really like the color. I bet that color would look great in my Burb. It came with rubber mats only, no carpets front or rear. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-23-2023, 11:41 PM	#12
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 Very minor update during the cold weather - but was made aware that one of my front side markers was out. Discovered the bulb socket was in bad shape, so I spliced in replacements,, __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-24-2023, 12:15 AM	#13
Nh4clo4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Marble, MN Posts: 302	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I finally got my instrument cluster and glovebox door finished and fitted. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704228 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=732764

02-24-2023, 12:42 AM	#14
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,260	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter ^ Excellent! Just can't beat curly maple. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-24-2023, 10:36 AM	#20
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,260	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter ^ That quartersawn white oak is just yummy! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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