What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 129 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-31-2016, 01:28 AM

Removed a few parts for heater & evap. box removal. Takes me twice as long to take notes. Turns out I'm writing a book. I'm say 12% percent into dismantling this, and just my assembly manual is 10 pages long, and not as winded as I am.........Wait.......... The original intention was just a good reference for the novice (me) for reassembly in 1-3 years, but in my line of work it just comes natural. Time consuming..........*&(*&^.

Also cut these off the frame. The brackets were for a fifth wheel, and the flat piece of steel was for a receiver hitch also welded to a rear step bumper. That hitch maybe original or dealer add on? There was also a boat launching hitch welded onto from bumper (yippee!), saddle tanks, camper mirrors. Suffice to say the original owner liked the RV life. Lucky for me he picked the wrong truck for it (SWB). Near as lucky was locating a "new" bed decades later. That was a score.

88fordf150 · 01-31-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Found out how bad LMC lower front fender patch panels fit...

Wow! Thats pretty bad. Looks like you did a good job making it fit.

Synestran · 01-31-2016, 12:57 PM

Installed a heater to my truck. It's nice no longer having to bundle up just to go drive around. =]

Possmguts · 01-31-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 88fordf150

Wow! Thats pretty bad. Looks like you did a good job making it fit.

The things we do to salvage a 50 year old panel... I'm sort of glad they don't make that patch for the driver side... used a re-pop on that side... but that original fender had lots of dents around the sharp points around the headlight/grill area also...

Working out a few dings in the one I patched in the same areas now, but they aren't as bad, just a PITA to get to from the inside.

bgwss · 01-31-2016, 06:08 PM

Got my new mirrors on my truck.

rsmarr1982 · 01-31-2016, 07:50 PM

I bought my 72 k20 from Colorado earlier this month without a grill headlights or bumper. Got a grill and headlights on today. Can't wait to buy a bumper and get it on

flashed · 01-31-2016, 10:45 PM

Went to Nsanes Hotrod Shop in Tennessee and got my 72 Chevy truck and drove it home ,nice having heat .

**Mike_The_Grad** · 02-01-2016, 01:07 AM

Removed Q-jet due to condensation or fuel?? Puddling on top of intake at base of carb,found all airhorn attaching screws at least 1/2 turn out, and intake runners completely soaked,also loosened fuel line clips along frame rail to move them away from headers. After reinstallation ,puddling still exists. How do I begin a new thread? I have a question about my water pump, can anyone determine from this view if the water pump pictured is a standard or reverse rotation pump?

Ken O. · 02-01-2016, 02:28 AM

Replaced the wiper switch and floor dimmer switch on the 67 GMC this weekend. Wipers work again but sprayer still doesn't even after a new pump. More investigation needed. Also installed a new passenger vent window glass. Tried to adjust the brake light switch but couldn't get to it without installing an extra joint in my arm.

toolboxchev · 02-01-2016, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_The_Grad

Removed Q-jet due to condensation or fuel?? Puddling on top of intake at base of carb,found all airhorn attaching screws at least 1/2 turn out, and intake runners completely soaked,also loosened fuel line clips along frame rail to move them away from headers. After reinstallation ,puddling still exists. How do I begin a new thread? I have a question about my water pump, can anyone determine from this view if the water pump pictured is a standard or reverse rotation pump?

Hard to say?, Suggest running the part number to see if you have a match on the later model years.

Sometimes accomplished using Napa, or other parts stores website, or even Google.

hdff · 02-01-2016, 04:07 AM

A day late but Saturday we went to the 1st anniversary party with the C10 club here in the Houston area. Had ~75 trucks show up!

hdff · 02-01-2016, 04:08 AM

One more

GTSideSwipe · 02-01-2016, 08:53 PM

Took the breather off, sanded the whole thing down and painted it.

tommys72 · 02-01-2016, 09:23 PM

Drove it out to the property Saturday to check on and feed the cow.

flashed · 02-01-2016, 09:31 PM

Great pic ,I love a working truck .

tommys72 · 02-01-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Great pic ,I love a working truck .

Thanks. That pic came out better than I thought it would. And the truck came out as dirty as I thought it would! Haha

hdff · 02-01-2016, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GTSideSwipe

Took the breather off, sanded the whole thing down and painted it.

What finish paint is that. Glossy, flat or what?

1968aj · 02-02-2016, 08:27 PM

spent most of the day cleaning up my longhorn. this is my daily driver. thinking about putting it up for sale but cant make up my mind. for now I will just enjoy driving it

CST10 · 02-02-2016, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hdff

A day late but Saturday we went to the 1st anniversary party with the C10 club here in the Houston area. Had ~75 trucks show up!

That's an awesome turnout.

BlacklandCamper · 02-02-2016, 10:25 PM

Got the valves properly adjusted, and buttoned everything back up. Went to go for a test drive, and found an issue with the trans. Have an idea what it is, should have it corrected soon.

To review, I have now converted the fuel pump, and cooling fan to electric, the Summit cam is broken in, and the Vortec heads are working well. The long tube headers breathe nicely through the Magnaflows I have, and everything seems to be balanced just fine.

Here's a quick video.

https://youtu.be/NFneAGKXtJU

magwakeenercew2jh · 02-02-2016, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlacklandCamper

Got the valves properly adjusted, and buttoned everything back up. Went to go for a test drive, and found an issue with the trans. Have an idea what it is, should have it corrected soon.

Here's a quick video.

https://youtu.be/NFneAGKXtJU

Tasty video.

hdff · 02-03-2016, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CST10

That's an awesome turnout.

We had a great time, here's a couple more

hdff · 02-03-2016, 03:06 AM

More

hdff · 02-03-2016, 03:07 AM

Last one

lovemy71s · 02-03-2016, 11:35 AM

started putting the engine back together for this one and realized I forgot to order my lifters DANG..... Now waiting for those to get here. Also installing tbi on it and maybe a remote start. Going to be my daily driver

01-31-2016, 01:28 AM	#3201
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,320	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Removed a few parts for heater & evap. box removal. Takes me twice as long to take notes. Turns out I'm writing a book. I'm say 12% percent into dismantling this, and just my assembly manual is 10 pages long, and not as winded as I am.........Wait.......... The original intention was just a good reference for the novice (me) for reassembly in 1-3 years, but in my line of work it just comes natural. Time consuming..........&(&^. Also cut these off the frame. The brackets were for a fifth wheel, and the flat piece of steel was for a receiver hitch also welded to a rear step bumper. That hitch maybe original or dealer add on? There was also a boat launching hitch welded onto from bumper (yippee!), saddle tanks, camper mirrors. Suffice to say the original owner liked the RV life. Lucky for me he picked the wrong truck for it (SWB). Near as lucky was locating a "new" bed decades later. That was a score. __________________ 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 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 01-31-2016 at 01:48 AM.

01-31-2016, 12:57 PM	#3203
Synestran Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 88	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed a heater to my truck. It's nice no longer having to bundle up just to go drive around. =]

01-31-2016, 06:08 PM	#3205
bgwss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 73	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my new mirrors on my truck. __________________ 1967 custom 351E V6 3/4 long bed

01-31-2016, 07:50 PM	#3206
rsmarr1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mogadore ohio Posts: 867	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I bought my 72 k20 from Colorado earlier this month without a grill headlights or bumper. Got a grill and headlights on today. Can't wait to buy a bumper and get it on Attached Images __________________ 1969 chevy c10 lwb stepside 250 6 3 ott 1971 chevy c10 lwb 250 6 with power steering 3 ott 1972 chevy k20 4x4 350/TH350 automatic 1978 chevy Malibu 4dr 305 2bbl (all original) 1979 chevy k10 Scottsdale 350/th350 full-time 4wd(daily driver)

01-31-2016, 10:45 PM	#3207
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went to Nsanes Hotrod Shop in Tennessee and got my 72 Chevy truck and drove it home ,nice having heat .

02-01-2016, 01:07 AM	#3208
Mike_The_Grad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 630	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Removed Q-jet due to condensation or fuel?? Puddling on top of intake at base of carb,found all airhorn attaching screws at least 1/2 turn out, and intake runners completely soaked,also loosened fuel line clips along frame rail to move them away from headers. After reinstallation ,puddling still exists. How do I begin a new thread? I have a question about my water pump, can anyone determine from this view if the water pump pictured is a standard or reverse rotation pump? Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 LWB - Mine 1964 C/10 LWB - My Dad's Instagram: Mike_The_Grad

02-01-2016, 02:28 AM	#3209
Ken O. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Replaced the wiper switch and floor dimmer switch on the 67 GMC this weekend. Wipers work again but sprayer still doesn't even after a new pump. More investigation needed. Also installed a new passenger vent window glass. Tried to adjust the brake light switch but couldn't get to it without installing an extra joint in my arm.

02-01-2016, 04:07 AM	#3211
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II A day late but Saturday we went to the 1st anniversary party with the C10 club here in the Houston area. Had ~75 trucks show up! Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-01-2016, 04:08 AM	#3212
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II One more Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-01-2016, 08:53 PM	#3213
GTSideSwipe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took the breather off, sanded the whole thing down and painted it. Attached Images

02-01-2016, 09:23 PM	#3214
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drove it out to the property Saturday to check on and feed the cow. Attached Images __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

02-01-2016, 09:31 PM	#3215
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Great pic ,I love a working truck .

02-02-2016, 08:27 PM	#3218
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II spent most of the day cleaning up my longhorn. this is my daily driver. thinking about putting it up for sale but cant make up my mind. for now I will just enjoy driving it Attached Images

02-02-2016, 10:25 PM	#3220
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got the valves properly adjusted, and buttoned everything back up. Went to go for a test drive, and found an issue with the trans. Have an idea what it is, should have it corrected soon. To review, I have now converted the fuel pump, and cooling fan to electric, the Summit cam is broken in, and the Vortec heads are working well. The long tube headers breathe nicely through the Magnaflows I have, and everything seems to be balanced just fine. Here's a quick video. https://youtu.be/NFneAGKXtJU __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04

02-03-2016, 03:06 AM	#3223
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II More Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394



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02-03-2016, 03:07 AM	#3224
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Last one Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-03-2016, 11:35 AM	#3225
lovemy71s Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Ambrose ND Posts: 28	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II started putting the engine back together for this one and realized I forgot to order my lifters DANG..... Now waiting for those to get here. Also installing tbi on it and maybe a remote start. Going to be my daily driver Attached Images __________________ 71 GMC 1-2 ton 4x4 71 Chevy Cheyenne 2wd

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