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72c20customcamper · 09-30-2022, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboThrift

Great progress, guys. Always impressed with the bodywork I see here.
Here's me finding out a clutch job turned into a trans + transfercase rebuild. Might as well refresh the engine while i'm here

Sounds like my stepper . Said I was just going to replace the wood bed after it was apart "might as well paint the bedsides " and here I am 3 years later buttoning it up .

72c20customcamper · 09-30-2022, 04:24 PM

Finished up the metal work . Had to replace a few of the nuts as they looked like they had been crossed at one point .

LNP · 09-30-2022, 06:13 PM

Some nice body repair there 72c20customcamper

72c20customcamper · 09-30-2022, 09:43 PM

Thanks I’m still wrestling with this welder . It’s a Hobart 210 and didn’t come with the feed wheel for .024 wire . I ordered one today we’ll see how it works out .

LNP · 10-01-2022, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Thanks I’m still wrestling with this welder . It’s a Hobart 210 and didn’t come with the feed wheel for .024 wire . I ordered one today we’ll see how it works out .

The drive wheel doesnt have more than one groove for different size wire?

72c20customcamper · 10-01-2022, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LNP

The drive wheel doesnt have more than one groove for different size wire?

It has .030/.035 solid wire grooves and a groove for .035 flux core . Nothing for .024

72c20customcamper · 10-01-2022, 06:19 PM

I vowed to do something everyday on it even if it’s small . My wife thinks I’m crazy when she saw me doing body work on the finger guard . But it was heavily pitted . Easier than 5 coats of high build primer probably cheaper too

**Steeveedee** · 10-01-2022, 07:23 PM

That's going to be the most premium low-optioned step side on the planet!

I'm digging the work!

OregonNed · 10-01-2022, 10:56 PM

Today I worked on one of three new projects - Custom badges installed on
the door. It think they turned out pretty well

**Bob B.** · 10-01-2022, 11:59 PM

Lubed up the right window regulator (it was hard to roll down), helped a friend with his El Camino speedometer.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 10-02-2022, 07:58 AM

Great reading and pics guys, love all the action in the thread.

72c20customcamper · 10-02-2022, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

That's going to be the most premium low-optioned step side on the planet!

I'm digging the work!

I’m definitely going over board with this build. Wish I had done this to my 72 instead but I’ll get to that one day .

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-02-2022, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Today I worked on one of three new projects - Custom badges installed on
the door. It think they turned out pretty well

Wowza. Really remarkable

mr.mud1 · 10-02-2022, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Today I worked on one of three new projects - Custom badges installed on
the door. It think they turned out pretty well

i think you're right,but more than "turned out pretty well" absolutely gorgeous
truck,love the woodgrain.

**Johnl48** · 10-02-2022, 05:28 PM

Some wet sanding and polish today

72c20customcamper · 10-02-2022, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Today I worked on one of three new projects - Custom badges installed on
the door. It think they turned out pretty well

Yes they did . Pretty truck too

72c20customcamper · 10-02-2022, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnl48

Some wet sanding and polish today

Can’t wait to see it go together

72c20customcamper · 10-02-2022, 06:01 PM

Took the grill apart today don’t think I can salvage the fog lights took the rings off and the housings are rotted. But everything came apart without braking clips or bolts . Never had molding clip nuts just come off the turn signals the same just a little PB and they came right off . Was going to buy a new grill emblem then thought it’s nice enough to rechrome but it cleaned up nice . Any suggestions as to the color red I should use to repaint it ?

**Johnl48** · 10-02-2022, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Can’t wait to see it go together

Sent you a pm

**zicc1835** · 10-02-2022, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnl48

Painted my doors and fenders today.

looks great ....nice work ...neighbor

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-03-2022, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I’m definitely going over board with this build. Wish I had done this to my 72 instead but I’ll get to that one day .

That's the sweetest finger guard I've ever seen. I would be popping my hood just to show complete strangers a finger guard like that, if I had one.

72c20customcamper · 10-03-2022, 11:35 AM

Forgot how fun it is to sandblast NOT

Did find some rot .

LNP · 10-03-2022, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Forgot how fun it is to sandblast NOT

Did find some rot .

I sandblast ever day but dont like it. Since you like it you wanna do my blasting for me? lol

LNP · 10-03-2022, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnl48

Some wet sanding and polish today

Very nice!!

Chevys4life · 10-03-2022, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnl48

Some wet sanding and polish today

Man...........that paint job looks good. Is that single or two stage?

09-30-2022, 04:24 PM	#3277
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,648	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished up the metal work . Had to replace a few of the nuts as they looked like they had been crossed at one point . 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.

09-30-2022, 06:13 PM	#3278
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 439	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Some nice body repair there 72c20customcamper __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

09-30-2022, 09:43 PM	#3279
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,648	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thanks I’m still wrestling with this welder . It’s a Hobart 210 and didn’t come with the feed wheel for .024 wire . I ordered one today we’ll see how it works out . __________________ 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.

10-01-2022, 06:19 PM	#3282
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,648	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I vowed to do something everyday on it even if it’s small . My wife thinks I’m crazy when she saw me doing body work on the finger guard . But it was heavily pitted . Easier than 5 coats of high build primer probably cheaper too 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.

10-01-2022, 07:23 PM	#3283
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,613	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That's going to be the most premium low-optioned step side on the planet! I'm digging the work! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-01-2022, 10:56 PM	#3284
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 Today I worked on one of three new projects - Custom badges installed on the door. It think they turned out pretty well Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

10-01-2022, 11:59 PM	#3285
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Lubed up the right window regulator (it was hard to roll down), helped a friend with his El Camino speedometer. Attached Images __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

10-02-2022, 07:58 AM	#3286
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Great reading and pics guys, love all the action in the thread. __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

10-02-2022, 05:28 PM	#3290
Johnl48 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: West milford nj Posts: 326	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Some wet sanding and polish today

10-02-2022, 06:01 PM	#3293
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,648	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took the grill apart today don’t think I can salvage the fog lights took the rings off and the housings are rotted. But everything came apart without braking clips or bolts . Never had molding clip nuts just come off the turn signals the same just a little PB and they came right off . Was going to buy a new grill emblem then thought it’s nice enough to rechrome but it cleaned up nice . Any suggestions as to the color red I should use to repaint it ? 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.

10-03-2022, 11:35 AM	#3297
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,648	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Forgot how fun it is to sandblast NOT Did find some rot . 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. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 10-03-2022 at 12:12 PM.



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