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elf w/capital T · 03-08-2012, 09:58 PM

got bored waiting for cab parts to come in, still needing to find me a cherry picker and lift up my bed outside, its annoying in that corner ha

Tomahawk30 · 02-24-2012, 11:01 PM

Took the afternoon off of work because it was such a beautiful spring-like afternoon! Installed my new HEI in the 70 C10, installed new plug wires (think they gave me the short set instead of the long under-the-manifold style), gapped the plugs, and fired it up. Took about 15 minutes to get the timing just right. Ran good, but had a nasty tick in the passenger side rockers. So I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the noisy lifter. Unfortunately I noticed that the rear-most valve was hardly moving. Guessing that lobe is wiped out...

It runs OK for now, but it's coming out in favor of the 383 in my other project truck in the very near future...

I also replaced the 15' long van style tranny dipstick with a standard one. That cleaned up the engine bay a LOT!

This is my first 2wd in this bodystyle and I had NO IDEA how much more room you have to work at the back of the engine in the 2wd vs 4wd trucks!

truknut · 02-27-2012, 12:49 AM

Cut the dash to install my Christmas present.. I got a Pioneer CD player, well I got it cut and mocked it up. Got to hear one speaker play, got a tow call. I had to leave, so when I got back, I put it back in the garage. Will finish later, when I get some speaker wire.

profe56 · 02-25-2012, 12:16 AM

Nothing but looking for a piece of black carpet to make the side door covers. I have de idea of engrave the letters Chevrolet or the bow tie. But the carpet stores don't sell a yard. But I found a place the name is UFO (upholstery furniture outlet an they have two choices car and marine types.
We'll see.

Mayo · 02-25-2012, 03:34 PM

Put on my new sticker to support this great site

mud.man.rj · 02-25-2012, 11:02 PM

That's weird, Tomahawk30, I had 5 2wd v8 trucks and 2 4x4's with v8's and all the engines sat the same distance from firewall whether small or big block, maybe yours was a 6cyl originally as they sit further back if just being switched to a v8 and not moving mount back. Cool trucks though, oh ya..

Tomahawk30 · 02-26-2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

That's weird, Tomahawk30, I had 5 2wd v8 trucks and 2 4x4's with v8's and all the engines sat the same distance from firewall whether small or big block, maybe yours was a 6cyl originally as they sit further back if just being switched to a v8 and not moving mount back. Cool trucks though, oh ya..

I'm pretty sure all of the trucks I've had decoded as v8 trucks. I'd guess that this one has probably 1 1/2 to 2 inches more clearance than the others. I might have to take a closer look tomorrow for comparison.

bigdogboxers · 02-28-2012, 11:51 AM

The v8 4x4 trucks have the motor sit closer to the firewall so the oil pan will clear the front axle. That is also the reason the radiator hoses and the shrould are different.
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Tomahawk30 · 02-28-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdogboxers

The v8 4x4 trucks have the motor sit closer to the firewall so the oil pan will clear the front axle. That is also the reason the radiator hoses and the shrould are different.
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I thought I remembered reading that somewhere. It is definitely easier to work around the 2wd engine bay.

As for what I did to my truck... Put some Thrush glasspacks on the C10 yesterday afternoon. Got stuck working all weekend so I gave myself the afternoon off! I'll probably go to some Flowmasters or Magnaflows when I move the 383 over from the other truck, but this will get it on the road for now.

c1069 · 02-25-2012, 11:26 PM

Posted via Mobile Device I installed floor and cab together.
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**Tim Christian** · 02-26-2012, 12:15 AM

I put the Rubber mat in. This interior blows my mind all original execpt Dash pad and steering wheel.

late68 · 02-26-2012, 12:44 AM

Got my motor finished up...

shawno72 · 02-26-2012, 01:24 AM

Installed my new bowtie center cap stickers. Went from this

To this

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gemmell_va · 02-28-2012, 01:47 PM

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Installed my new bowtie center cap stickers. Went from this

To this

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Where did you get these? I could really use a set.
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shawno72 · 02-28-2012, 02:07 PM

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Where did you get these? I could really use a set.
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I actually bought them off a forum member, was his last set but you can buy a set here, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507549

taalow · 02-28-2012, 03:53 PM

Just do a easy clean up, nothing special.

profe56 · 02-26-2012, 01:33 AM

How can I get the Sticker of the forum?

jayman68 · 02-26-2012, 04:07 AM

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How can I get the Sticker of the forum?

Click on site merchandise on the tool bar at the top, or just click here.
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Delo69 · 02-26-2012, 07:34 PM

I drove Belle to the Pull a Part. Last week I saw some black seat belts but didn't have a breaker bar to bust them loose..Today I was lookin fwd to getting them today but someone beat me to it..actually the pulled almost anything they could glove box door, orig am/fm radio, and wiring harness. But I did manage to pull a tool box out of what was left of the bed, needs alittle work and a white paint job so it matches my truck.
Talked with a couple guys out side and got a number for possible lead for a period correct tailgate for cheap.
I also started sanding a spare tire holder that I got out of a 67 last summer.

sir_talk_alot · 02-26-2012, 09:11 PM

got my nasty old bumper off and painted my gauge cluster flat black.

pat 70/71 · 02-26-2012, 09:19 PM

Took my wife in our 70 stepper to Ventura to have lunch (Dargans Irish pub) and walk around a little. Good times! cheers, Pat

Rob H. · 02-26-2012, 09:24 PM

Put in new wheel bearings and brake pads today then took it out for a drive to celebrate my birthday!

PAWS 72 · 02-27-2012, 01:08 AM

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Put in new wheel bearings and brake pads today then took it out for a drive to celebrate my birthday!

Love the picture

aventur1 · 02-27-2012, 10:18 AM

Installed passenger side door panel, my own design...
Also working on truck in garage...

kpeztruck · 02-26-2012, 09:27 PM

Fired it up, and let it run a little. VP C16 racing fuel smells great. Going to take it to the First Friday car show in Canton, GA this friday. Paul

03-08-2012, 09:58 PM	#1
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: What did you do to your truck today! got bored waiting for cab parts to come in, still needing to find me a cherry picker and lift up my bed outside, its annoying in that corner ha

02-24-2012, 11:01 PM	#2
Tomahawk30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 956	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took the afternoon off of work because it was such a beautiful spring-like afternoon! Installed my new HEI in the 70 C10, installed new plug wires (think they gave me the short set instead of the long under-the-manifold style), gapped the plugs, and fired it up. Took about 15 minutes to get the timing just right. Ran good, but had a nasty tick in the passenger side rockers. So I pulled the valve cover and adjusted the noisy lifter. Unfortunately I noticed that the rear-most valve was hardly moving. Guessing that lobe is wiped out... It runs OK for now, but it's coming out in favor of the 383 in my other project truck in the very near future... I also replaced the 15' long van style tranny dipstick with a standard one. That cleaned up the engine bay a LOT! This is my first 2wd in this bodystyle and I had NO IDEA how much more room you have to work at the back of the engine in the 2wd vs 4wd trucks! __________________ 1979 Silverado C10 Shortbox - Photo Album 1977 Silverado K20 Camper Special - Photo Album 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe Highlander - sold 1971 Cheyenne Super Longhorn -sold 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 4x4 -sold, bought back, sold again... I'm dumb. 1970 Chevy C10 SWB "Sprout" -sold 1972 Cheyenne K20 -sold 1969 GMC Shortbox Stepside 4x4 -sold 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 -sold

02-27-2012, 12:49 AM	#3
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cut the dash to install my Christmas present.. I got a Pioneer CD player, well I got it cut and mocked it up. Got to hear one speaker play, got a tow call. I had to leave, so when I got back, I put it back in the garage. Will finish later, when I get some speaker wire. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

02-25-2012, 12:16 AM	#4
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nothing but looking for a piece of black carpet to make the side door covers. I have de idea of engrave the letters Chevrolet or the bow tie. But the carpet stores don't sell a yard. But I found a place the name is UFO (upholstery furniture outlet an they have two choices car and marine types. We'll see.

02-25-2012, 03:34 PM	#5
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put on my new sticker to support this great site __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

02-25-2012, 11:02 PM	#6
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! That's weird, Tomahawk30, I had 5 2wd v8 trucks and 2 4x4's with v8's and all the engines sat the same distance from firewall whether small or big block, maybe yours was a 6cyl originally as they sit further back if just being switched to a v8 and not moving mount back. Cool trucks though, oh ya..

02-28-2012, 11:51 AM	#8
bigdogboxers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 197	Re: What did you do to your truck today! The v8 4x4 trucks have the motor sit closer to the firewall so the oil pan will clear the front axle. That is also the reason the radiator hoses and the shrould are different. Posted via Mobile Device

02-25-2012, 11:26 PM	#10
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Posted via Mobile Device I installed floor and cab together. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07 Last edited by c1069; 02-26-2012 at 12:44 AM.

02-26-2012, 12:15 AM	#11
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put the Rubber mat in. This interior blows my mind all original execpt Dash pad and steering wheel.

02-26-2012, 12:44 AM	#12
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my motor finished up... Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 SWB Dropped 5 in tha back 3 in tha front My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=470902

02-26-2012, 01:24 AM	#13
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed my new bowtie center cap stickers. Went from this To this Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-28-2012, 03:53 PM	#16
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02-26-2012, 01:33 AM	#17
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: What did you do to your truck today! How can I get the Sticker of the forum?

02-26-2012, 07:34 PM	#19
Delo69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 62	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I drove Belle to the Pull a Part. Last week I saw some black seat belts but didn't have a breaker bar to bust them loose..Today I was lookin fwd to getting them today but someone beat me to it..actually the pulled almost anything they could glove box door, orig am/fm radio, and wiring harness. But I did manage to pull a tool box out of what was left of the bed, needs alittle work and a white paint job so it matches my truck. Talked with a couple guys out side and got a number for possible lead for a period correct tailgate for cheap. I also started sanding a spare tire holder that I got out of a 67 last summer. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________ Dennis 1969 C10 250 w/3 on the tree - project/weekend warrior 2010 Subaru Impreza - daily driver

02-26-2012, 09:11 PM	#20
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02-26-2012, 09:19 PM	#21
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Took my wife in our 70 stepper to Ventura to have lunch (Dargans Irish pub) and walk around a little. Good times! cheers, Pat

02-26-2012, 09:24 PM	#22
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put in new wheel bearings and brake pads today then took it out for a drive to celebrate my birthday! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

02-27-2012, 10:18 AM	#24
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed passenger side door panel, my own design... Also working on truck in garage... Attached Images __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

02-26-2012, 09:27 PM	#25
kpeztruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Fired it up, and let it run a little. VP C16 racing fuel smells great. Going to take it to the First Friday car show in Canton, GA this friday. Paul

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