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72c20customcamper · 05-01-2023, 06:23 PM

Checked all the bed bolts after I drove it a few hundred miles a couple did loosen up a bit while I was under it I adding a couple more ground straps. Took the shift arm out painted it and the boot retainer ring . Put the boot back in to have to do a little every day .

**Already Gone** · 05-01-2023, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary

Installed LED bulbs in dash cluster, now I can see the guages at night. Also installed a 15" steering wheel.

Great choice on the LEDS and steering wheel. I think have the same LEDs in my truck.

**zicc1835** · 05-01-2023, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary

Installed LED bulbs in dash cluster, now I can see the guages at night. Also installed a 15" steering wheel.

those LEDs look fantastic do you have a part # and which supplier you purchased from ?
thanks

**TxGary** · 05-01-2023, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

those LEDs look fantastic do you have a part # and which supplier you purchased from ?
thanks

SYL 194LEDBP2 Bought them at O'reilly Auto Parts. 2 pak. They make a big differance.

**zicc1835** · 05-02-2023, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary

SYL 194LEDBP2 Bought them at O'reilly Auto Parts. 2 pak. They make a big differance.

one last question how many did you put in you talk about a 2 pack how many did you put in the cluster I know it takes 9 all together?

**TxGary** · 05-02-2023, 09:23 PM

it only takes 4

LNP · 05-04-2023, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TxGary

Installed LED bulbs in dash cluster, now I can see the guages at night. Also installed a 15" steering wheel.

Looks great. I too swaitch mine to led's and I have that steering wheel too. I switched my park, backup, and turn/brake lights to led's. They are real bright

67olds · 05-01-2023, 08:46 PM

Pulled out the old vinyl, cleaned up some light surface rust, installed sound deadener and carpet. Now just to clean up, but thrilled with the feel of the interior with carpet versus the old flooring. Pictures aren't cooperating at the moment...

**zicc1835** · 05-02-2023, 08:53 AM

Thank you

**Micmac** · 05-02-2023, 10:27 AM

I think I'll copy you guys with the LED's in my C-30 Dump Truck great idea! After all these years on here I learn something new almost every day from the geniuses (sincerely) on this forum.

OregonNed · 05-02-2023, 10:47 AM

One of my Heater hoses had an annoying drip, so I upgraded both with new clamps - silicone style instead of the ones I had.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-02-2023, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

One of my Heater hoses had an annoying drip, so I upgraded both with new clamps - silicone style instead of the ones I had.

Ned, could you tell us more about your clamps?
Source, price, P/N, close-ups...

They do look cool.

**Grumpy old man** · 05-02-2023, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Ned, could you tell us more about your clamps?
Source, price, P/N, close-ups...

They do look cool.

I liked them too , They are stainless T-bolt clamps ,This picture shows me mocking them up ,I found them on Amazon . I bought 4" ones for my 4" cowl induction hose

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=t+bolt+ba...sl_te9m1vveb_e

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-03-2023, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I liked them too , They are stainless T-bolt clamps ,This picture shows me mocking them up ,I found them on Amazon . I bought 4" ones for my 4" cowl induction hose

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=t+bolt+ba...sl_te9m1vveb_e

Thanks, Grumpy.

OregonNed · 05-03-2023, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Thanks, Grumpy.

Yes, Amazon for me too. I've ordered many for all of the hoses, including the main upper and lower radiator. They are actually pretty reasonable. I made sure to measure the smaller hoses to get the right millimeter range - the first ones were too small. Most of them I also polished up a bit on the buffing wheel

LNP · 05-04-2023, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

One of my Heater hoses had an annoying drip, so I upgraded both with new clamps - silicone style instead of the ones I had.

What do you think of the silicone hoses? Did you switch the radiator hoses as well or just the heater hoses?

OregonNed · 05-04-2023, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LNP

What do you think of the silicone hoses? Did you switch the radiator hoses as well or just the heater hoses?

I'm glad you called me on this, because in my research I assumed it had the silicone component - actually, EDPM rubber. As opposed to other hoses I had, it has a rubbery feel, (not smooth like the Goodyear Hose) - seems to be much better quality and sealing better.

LNP · 05-04-2023, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I'm glad you called me on this, because in my research I assumed it had the silicone component - actually, EDPM rubber. As opposed to other hoses I had, it has a rubbery feel, (not smooth like the Goodyear Hose) - seems to be much better quality and sealing better.

Cool thanks for the info I appreciate it

**68bowtie** · 05-04-2023, 09:28 AM

Looks great

**Micmac** · 05-04-2023, 10:21 AM

Gotta Love the orange and white! Looks awesome

**Micmac** · 05-04-2023, 10:22 AM

Gotta Love the orange and white! Looks awesome

Chevys4life · 05-04-2023, 10:50 AM

Rims and tires always make a big difference.

**zicc1835** · 05-04-2023, 08:49 PM

I got me E Brake pedal ready to install and decided to rebuild the kick panel vent door drilled out the rivets replaced with stainless screws and nylocs I powder coated it new gasket and installed it real nice tight fit easier than having the E-pedal in the way ....I guess

**Steeveedee** · 05-04-2023, 10:07 PM

^ Nice work! Back in my prime...

72c20customcamper · 05-05-2023, 01:16 PM

Tried the Eastwood brake line flairing tool for the first time to make a gas line for the 68 . Worked very well just need to get a holder clamp for the line so it doesn’t vibrate to much . I tried to replicate the oem as best I could but since I added an in-line it’s not factory correct

05-01-2023, 06:23 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,342	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Checked all the bed bolts after I drove it a few hundred miles a couple did loosen up a bit while I was under it I adding a couple more ground straps. Took the shift arm out painted it and the boot retainer ring . Put the boot back in to have to do a little every day . 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.

05-02-2023, 09:23 PM	#6
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,032	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter it only takes 4 __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2015 Chevy Tahoe LTZ 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

05-01-2023, 08:46 PM	#8
67olds Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South-Eastern Wisconsin Posts: 147	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Pulled out the old vinyl, cleaned up some light surface rust, installed sound deadener and carpet. Now just to clean up, but thrilled with the feel of the interior with carpet versus the old flooring. Pictures aren't cooperating at the moment...

05-02-2023, 08:53 AM	#9
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,147	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thank you __________________ 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

05-02-2023, 10:27 AM	#10
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 507	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I think I'll copy you guys with the LED's in my C-30 Dump Truck great idea! After all these years on here I learn something new almost every day from the geniuses (sincerely) on this forum. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

05-02-2023, 10:47 AM	#11
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 One of my Heater hoses had an annoying drip, so I upgraded both with new clamps - silicone style instead of the ones I had. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

05-04-2023, 09:28 AM	#19
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,542	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looks great __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

05-04-2023, 10:21 AM	#20
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 507	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Gotta Love the orange and white! Looks awesome Last edited by Micmac; 05-04-2023 at 10:23 AM. Reason: double post

05-04-2023, 10:22 AM	#21
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 507	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Gotta Love the orange and white! Looks awesome __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

05-04-2023, 10:50 AM	#22
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 653	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Rims and tires always make a big difference.

05-04-2023, 08:49 PM	#23
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,147	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I got me E Brake pedal ready to install and decided to rebuild the kick panel vent door drilled out the rivets replaced with stainless screws and nylocs I powder coated it new gasket and installed it real nice tight fit easier than having the E-pedal in the way ....I guess 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

05-04-2023, 10:07 PM	#24
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,271	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter ^ Nice work! Back in my prime... __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-05-2023, 01:16 PM	#25
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,342	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Tried the Eastwood brake line flairing tool for the first time to make a gas line for the 68 . Worked very well just need to get a holder clamp for the line so it doesn’t vibrate to much . I tried to replicate the oem as best I could but since I added an in-line it’s not factory correct 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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