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**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 05-12-2023, 11:26 PM

Spent the day pulling, stretching and cussing while pulling the covers onto the frames for my buckets. Neither my grandfather or I are upholsterer, but we are happy with the results. The former high back frames did pretty good turning into low backs.

**zicc1835** · 05-13-2023, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Spent the day pulling, stretching and cussing while pulling the covers onto the frames for my buckets. Neither my grandfather or I are upholsterer, but we are happy with the results. The former high back frames did pretty good turning into low backs.

Let’s see a full view shot of that jewel sitting behind the seats

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 05-13-2023, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

Let’s see a full view shot of that jewel sitting behind the seats

Ill have those pics soon. I have to cut and buff the lower panel below the rear glass today, didnt even think about that panel after paint since the bench covered it. Now that its more exposed gonna get it looking a little better before putting the seats in.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 05-13-2023, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

Let’s see a full view shot of that jewel sitting behind the seats

Oh you meant the camaro, lol. I have not had my morning coffee to wake up. The car behind the seats is my 68 Camaro. My first car and the car I "copied" when I built the C10 to make them 68 "twins"

yuccales · 05-13-2023, 10:17 AM

That Camaro is perfect!!

72c20customcamper · 05-13-2023, 04:46 PM

Job I was putting off . The hood ,basically the hood is really nice except for two dents right on the leading edge . Studied it for a long time and decided the best plan of attack would be to remove the inner brace . Thought it was going to be nightmare but it came off relatively easy. Was able to work the dents out with a hammer and dolly.

**zicc1835** · 05-13-2023, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Oh you meant the camaro, lol. I have not had my morning coffee to wake up. The car behind the seats is my 68 Camaro. My first car and the car I "copied" when I built the C10 to make them 68 "twins"

Awesome

**zicc1835** · 05-13-2023, 09:12 PM

started the harnesses

1967GMCC20 · 05-14-2023, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

started the harnesses

Nice work there, like how clean that firewall is.

**paul blair** · 05-14-2023, 04:13 PM

Looking Good!

Casper42 · 05-20-2023, 08:32 PM

removed these from the four corners: polished the lenses, polished the brightwork and repainted the black surround. Looks brand new!

ghackett1 · 05-24-2023, 06:23 AM

Installed a front sway bar on the 68, purchased an original used bar, restored it, and used CCP polyurethane bushings. Ground off two rivets all the other holes were already there, piece of cake install. Truck handles better.

ghackett1 · 05-14-2023, 12:24 PM

Today I adjusted both the accelerator pumps on my Holley 4150 double pumper. Much better throttle response, different truck.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 05-14-2023, 08:38 PM

Wrapped up the bucket seat swap today. Really happy with how it turned out and excited to get back on the road now that the good weather has finally hit the area.

**3757chevy** · 05-14-2023, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Wrapped up the bucket seat swap today. Really happy with how it turned out and excited to get back on the road now that the good weather has finally hit the area.

Turned out real nice.

**Steeveedee** · 05-14-2023, 11:00 PM

Yup! Very nice! I have to pull my seat back out and bend a piece of metal that is touching the side of the seat base on each side. I wish I had caught that before putting the seat back in. It will eventually wear through the new cover. Sure can't let that happen.

**Already Gone** · 05-15-2023, 01:45 AM

Got mine back today after a 10 month stay at a shop where all new front end parts and a slight lowering kit were installed along with the newly rebuilt small block 400 and the original radio with the AM/FM Bluetooth conversion. Hopefully can get awheel alignment done this coming week and the 70R4 set up properly then ready to cruise.

72c20customcamper · 05-15-2023, 12:26 PM

Usually not a fan of undercoating but it did protect the underside of the hood . This is the hood side of the bracket going to weld it up today figured I should paint it and the inside of the hood prior to welding

**zicc1835** · 05-14-2023, 09:12 PM

sweet

OregonNed · 05-15-2023, 04:45 PM

Took a couple of pics yesterday evening after a local Cars & Coffee

mr.mud1 · 05-16-2023, 04:57 PM

well,as is usually the case with me it seems?1 step ahead,3 steps back.when i put my truck back together and finished up a month or 2 ago,i broke a clip off the outer windowfelt seal on the outside of the drivers door.China junk i'm sure,anyway i found a seller on Ebay selling them one at a time.i ordered a new seal.they put a 27 inch long windowfelt in a 24 inch long box?genius.i complained and they said i couldn't return it,it was ordered over 30 days ago?i tryed to straighten it out and install it but it fits like crap,looks like crap so it's on there but only til i buy another set elsewhere and change them all.then my lovely wife says " why is there a dark spot in the middle of the dome lamp?" i said it's 50 years old,i'll buy a new one.more Chinese junk.the new lens doesn't fit the original bezel?it's about 3/16's too long?i guess you have to buy the Chinese bezel with the lens to fit but i wouldn't bet on it?then since i was visiting my sick friend in Ohio last week,i made a run to Summit,bought some stuff i needed and 1 stainless 2 1/4 exhaust tip planning to cut in 2 and install a piece on each side.i should know better but it looks nice left alone,not cut in 2 but i have 1??smart like a crowbar i am?anyway i'll have to get another one here and pay more freight than what the goofy tip is worth.i love it when a plan comes together?

**3757chevy** · 05-16-2023, 11:43 PM

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my lovely wife says " why is there a dark spot in the middle of the dome lamp?" i said it's 50 years old,i'll buy a new one.more Chinese junk.the new lens doesn't fit the original bezel?it's about 3/16's too long?i guess you have to buy the Chinese bezel with the lens to fit but i wouldn't bet on it?

I had the same problem in my Burb, same aftermarket brand.

CG · 05-16-2023, 05:08 PM

Those covers for the interior light come up fairly often on the parts board NOS. Might take a look over there.

mr.mud1 · 05-16-2023, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Those covers for the interior light come up fairly often on the parts board NOS. Might take a look over there.

thanks.i'll try to find one.

**zicc1835** · 05-20-2023, 08:35 PM

chrome p coated the hinge

05-12-2023, 11:26 PM	#1
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 438	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Spent the day pulling, stretching and cussing while pulling the covers onto the frames for my buckets. Neither my grandfather or I are upholsterer, but we are happy with the results. The former high back frames did pretty good turning into low backs. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

05-13-2023, 10:17 AM	#5
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,653	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That Camaro is perfect!!

05-13-2023, 04:46 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,390	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Job I was putting off . The hood ,basically the hood is really nice except for two dents right on the leading edge . Studied it for a long time and decided the best plan of attack would be to remove the inner brace . Thought it was going to be nightmare but it came off relatively easy. Was able to work the dents out with a hammer and dolly. 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.

05-13-2023, 09:12 PM	#8
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter started the harnesses 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

05-14-2023, 04:13 PM	#10
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 327	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looking Good!

05-20-2023, 08:32 PM	#11
Casper42 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 313	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter removed these from the four corners: polished the lenses, polished the brightwork and repainted the black surround. Looks brand new! Attached Images __________________ '72 C10 Cheyenne SWB North Carolina truck for 50 years, 72k original miles, Medium/Hawaiian Blue, 3 owners - one for 40 years, garaged kept, original: sheetmetal, undercarriage, moldings, glass * * * New - engine rebuild at 65k in 2015, one repaint in 2010, new front bumper, houndstooth seat, carpet, 8 inch rally wheels on 275-60R-15, LED lighting. - Semper Paratus!

05-24-2023, 06:23 AM	#12
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 520	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed a front sway bar on the 68, purchased an original used bar, restored it, and used CCP polyurethane bushings. Ground off two rivets all the other holes were already there, piece of cake install. Truck handles better. Last edited by ghackett1; 05-24-2023 at 12:04 PM.

05-14-2023, 12:24 PM	#13
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 520	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today I adjusted both the accelerator pumps on my Holley 4150 double pumper. Much better throttle response, different truck.

05-14-2023, 08:38 PM	#14
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 438	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wrapped up the bucket seat swap today. Really happy with how it turned out and excited to get back on the road now that the good weather has finally hit the area. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

05-14-2023, 11:00 PM	#16
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,315	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yup! Very nice! I have to pull my seat back out and bend a piece of metal that is touching the side of the seat base on each side. I wish I had caught that before putting the seat back in. It will eventually wear through the new cover. Sure can't let that happen. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-15-2023, 01:45 AM	#17
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,107	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got mine back today after a 10 month stay at a shop where all new front end parts and a slight lowering kit were installed along with the newly rebuilt small block 400 and the original radio with the AM/FM Bluetooth conversion. Hopefully can get awheel alignment done this coming week and the 70R4 set up properly then ready to cruise. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-15-2023, 12:26 PM	#18
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,390	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Usually not a fan of undercoating but it did protect the underside of the hood . This is the hood side of the bracket going to weld it up today figured I should paint it and the inside of the hood prior to welding 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.

05-14-2023, 09:12 PM	#19
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter sweet __________________ 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

05-15-2023, 04:45 PM	#20
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 Took a couple of pics yesterday evening after a local Cars & Coffee Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

05-16-2023, 04:57 PM	#21
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,598	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter well,as is usually the case with me it seems?1 step ahead,3 steps back.when i put my truck back together and finished up a month or 2 ago,i broke a clip off the outer windowfelt seal on the outside of the drivers door.China junk i'm sure,anyway i found a seller on Ebay selling them one at a time.i ordered a new seal.they put a 27 inch long windowfelt in a 24 inch long box?genius.i complained and they said i couldn't return it,it was ordered over 30 days ago?i tryed to straighten it out and install it but it fits like crap,looks like crap so it's on there but only til i buy another set elsewhere and change them all.then my lovely wife says " why is there a dark spot in the middle of the dome lamp?" i said it's 50 years old,i'll buy a new one.more Chinese junk.the new lens doesn't fit the original bezel?it's about 3/16's too long?i guess you have to buy the Chinese bezel with the lens to fit but i wouldn't bet on it?then since i was visiting my sick friend in Ohio last week,i made a run to Summit,bought some stuff i needed and 1 stainless 2 1/4 exhaust tip planning to cut in 2 and install a piece on each side.i should know better but it looks nice left alone,not cut in 2 but i have 1??smart like a crowbar i am?anyway i'll have to get another one here and pay more freight than what the goofy tip is worth.i love it when a plan comes together? Attached Images



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05-16-2023, 05:08 PM	#23
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,826	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Those covers for the interior light come up fairly often on the parts board NOS. Might take a look over there. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-20-2023, 08:35 PM	#25
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter chrome p coated the hinge 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

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