What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

[HalfBrit]

Nice work!
+1 for the Eastwood flaring kit. As a certified tool junkie, I don't mind paying extra for something that gives quality results and makes the job easier.

[D.B]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

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

X2 for the Eastwood Flaring tool. I use mine making up brake and fuel line. Flares come out looking machine made.

[72c20customcamper]

I bought it last year at the Carlisle truck show . Blew a line from the master to the block on the crossmember . Couldn’t get a line with the same fittings . So I bought a roll and used the old nuts . I bought a cheap flairing tool at Napa but then I went to the Eastwood booth and the guy bent and flaired the line for me . After I did one double flair I bought the tool

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by D.B

X2 for the Eastwood Flaring tool. I use mine making up brake and fuel line. Flares come out looking machine made.

x3 on this tool....

[1967GMCC20]

Drove it........ to the Dollar Store.

[72c20customcamper]

New bumper came today did a test fit prior to painting it. The fit is ok not factory but not terrible I did have to shim the brackets to make it somewhat acceptable . Don’t like the gap on the ends to the grill but if I pull it in the bumper hits the fender on both sides . Right side fits better than the left. Pretty much the way the bumper stamped is off . Ordered it from Jegs It’s a Golden Star brand most likely a rebrand

[yuccales]

Heater core project done. The cables got lubed and now are very smooth. Test drove, no leaks or coolant smell. New blower motor works great. Was happy with the core. Did not have to fight with the "bales" or customize in any way.

[zicc1835]

E Brake done finally

[CAMAROBOY68SS]

Made some more progress on my bucket seat swap. Im waiting on some hog ring pliers I ordered, but got the covers onto the foam and all tied down. Also doing a little final fitment of the frames and the homemade risers to be all done with those so once I get the covers hog ringed on, they can go in for the final time.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Made some more progress on my bucket seat swap. Im waiting on some hog ring pliers I ordered, but got the covers onto the foam and all tied down. Also doing a little final fitment of the frames and the homemade risers to be all done with those so once I get the covers hog ringed on, they can go in for the final time.

that's going to be sweet

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Made some more progress on my bucket seat swap. Im waiting on some hog ring pliers I ordered, but got the covers onto the foam and all tied down. Also doing a little final fitment of the frames and the homemade risers to be all done with those so once I get the covers hog ringed on, they can go in for the final time.

Looks good

[72c20customcamper]

First show . Hood should be on in a few weeks

[68bowtie]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

First show . Hood should be on in a few weeks

Really great work, love it

[Casper42]

Ran the electric buffer over the 12 year old paint and finished off with Carnauba wax. 1st car show, C10 specific is 3 weeks away.

[Steeveedee]

Color and shine are quite nice!

My truck is running rough again; guess I'll have to look into the throttle bores. Last time it acted like this the needle was etched, allowing fuel by. I bought a local kit instead of a Cliff Ruggles kit this time. His kit did the same thing, but it took a whole lot longer than about 9 months. I'll check it first, of course, and if I need a kit, I'll get one of his again, but with an extra float bowl gasket and needle & seat so that I'm ready for the inevitable. Now, if the shop ghost doesn't abscond with those parts before I need them...

[Chevys4life]

Looking good!!!!

[ghackett1]

Today I installed a new Shift Dawgs knob for the 68 M22 C10.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by ghackett1

Today I installed a new Shift Dawgs knob for the 68 M22 C10.

Looks b!tchen.
I've wanted to get a #5 pool ball in solid Orange for a shift knob on the 4-speed SM465 in my Orange '68 C/10 Stepside...
I'm just afraid someone might think it's got a 5-speed if I did.

[Jiggers72-GMC]

Lookin' good Mark, enjoy the show !!!!

[72c20customcamper]

Thanks . Truck got a lot of attention guess because you don’t see many super low optioned trucks restored . Must have been at least 50 people commenting that they liked I kept it a I6 .

[pjmoreland]

I had some epoxy paint left over from making a batch of dummy filler necks, so I painted my parking brake handle and cover, and I painted the steering column support bracket and clamp.

[72c20customcamper]

Started to put the 50 cal ammo box back on that was on the truck when I bought it . But decided they were to far gone they are dated 1964 second picture is the inside of the lid . So I bought a new one . Going to paint it tomorrow not sure if I should go satin black or body color . Guess I’ll just need to epoxy prime it and decide then .

I plan on adding either grip tape or texture paint so I can stand on the lid to get into the bed

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Started to put the 50 cal ammo box back on that was on the truck when I bought it . But decided they were to far gone they are dated 1964 second picture is the inside of the lid . So I bought a new one . Going to paint it tomorrow not sure if I should go satin black or body color . Guess I’ll just need to epoxy prime it and decide then .

I plan on adding either grip tape or texture paint so I can stand on the lid to get into the bed

I would go body color, myself. [But I think that's a 20mm cannon or 40mm grenade box, if it matters.]
On my shortbed Stepside, I fill the whole space in the stepwell with a Jerry can and holder.
All the old pix are on my old laptop.

[jeff74]

Had some fun removing the factory upper ball joints and then was trying to decide if I could get one more turn out of this ol' rotor...

Just kidding, it's already about .200 under ...

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by jeff74

Had some fun removing the factory upper ball joints and then was trying to decide if I could get one more turn out of this ol' rotor...

Just kidding, it's already about .200 under ...

I can’t even find a shop that will do rotors or drums around here .