What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[66clow]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

FWIW ;

Try some Rain-X , you'll be amazed and never need wiper blades in the rain again .

You have to apply it monthly so it builds up but it's fantastic stuff when properly used .

You live in so cal like me and giving windshield wiper advise? Lol You only use them maybe twice a year good advice tho.

[Possmguts]

Not what I DID.. but what Im DOING... is fighting the bed floor trying to get that darn thing out of there!! Its kicking my butt...

[VWNate1]

Originally Posted by 66clow

You live in so cal like me and giving windshield wiper advise? Lol You only use them maybe twice a year good advice tho.

Yes , because I grew up Down East where it rains constantly year 'round...

I also travel a lot so I use the Rain-X & wipers whenever I leave So. Cal. .

[66clow]

Installed some Shiney things and painted exhaust manifolds.



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Sparkplug holders

[In The Ten Ring]

Sparkplug holders
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Are your heater core's inlet and outlet tubes sealed around with caulk?

[66clow]

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Sparkplug holders

Are your heater core's inlet and outlet tubes sealed around with caulk?[/QUOTE]

It is some type of rubber caulking. the po said it is leaking around the bottom inlet. Hadn't gotten around to check it out. I think it is some work to get it out.

[In The Ten Ring]

Originally Posted by 66clow

Are your heater core's inlet and outlet tubes sealed around with caulk?

It is some type of rubber caulking. the po said it is leaking around the bottom inlet. Hadn't gotten around to check it out. I think it is some work to get it out.[/QUOTE]

Oh gosh, the heater core was leaking so instead of fixing the leak, he just hid it. Geeze Louise!

The heater core isn't really that big of a deal to take off, I did it, but you really need at least 1 other person. Take pics as you go and label everything.

I am about to reassemble mine.

[GR8-68]

Went in my air conditioned shop and sand blasted some of my small parts. Some progress is good progress

[VWNate1]

Originally Posted by GR8-68

Went in my air conditioned shop and sand blasted some of my small parts. Some progress is good progress

AC ~ in a Shop .

Next you'll be telling me they have HEATERS .

[custom10nut]

Originally Posted by 66clow

Are your heater core's inlet and outlet tubes sealed around with caulk?

It is some type of rubber caulking. the po said it is leaking around the bottom inlet. Hadn't gotten around to check it out. I think it is some work to get it out.[/QUOTE]

If you have water coming out of your lower fitting, then most likely your heater core is leaking.
To answer the caulking question? I don't know, mine doesn't have it, but also doesn't mean it was never there.i would think from your picture, that a black silicon sealer would work.

Hopefully one of the experts has answer

[VWNate1]

I'm no expert but the black foam stuff is still available , I see it on Dealer and higher end HVAC Shop's repair works .

The heater core isn't difficult to replace , it's just takes a bit of time and your attention , you'll find leaves and debris in the heater box and plenums plus the diverter flap will be rusty , easy to clean and lube so it works like new again .
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Keeping the heater core connected is an important part of the overall cooling system , take the time to reconnect it and do a nice job of it , you'll get zero heat bleed into the cab in Summer .

[In The Ten Ring]

I figured out I need 1 more foam gasket for around the heater box tube opening than what I have. My one heater core tube is only large on the opening, not the shaft.

I cleaned out a hornet egg chamber that had been put into one of the blind holes on the heater box! I guess a hornet laid an egg there. I tell you....insects! You just can't leave anything out in the garage these days.

[custom10nut]

Well, I have my new dome light with Map lights ready to put in. I had to modify it so that the dome light will come on with the door switches (that I haven't installed yet). I got it from a late 80s truck, so the wiring set up is different. I had to cut the power connection and solder another lead to separate the power source. It worked the way I planned, so that was a plus. I also fashioned a new lense, because I didn't care for the white cover that it came with. It all tournedos out nice. Pictures to follow....

[ohboy321]

Finished installing rebuilt steering gear, and painted the driver side fender with rattle cans (was black primer). Also painted the bumper white and the grill trim/bezels silver...all were painted a redish color many owners ago.

The steering gear made a huge difference. I painted the fender a jeep orange...all I can say is it isn't black anymore. I try to do a few cosmetic things every weekend.

[everettelane]

Ordered my new wiring harness, Looks like a pretty well put together kit I know its better than my existing one. American Autowire 1969-72 Chevy Pickup Truck Wiring Harness Kit 510089

[Possmguts]

Got these at the swap meet this weekend... Still not too sure about them. Wonder what doing them completely black would look like? Doing them the orange body color would probably be a bit much, but all black might work... thoughts?

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

Got these at the swap meet this weekend... Still not too sure about them. Wonder what doing them completely black would look like? Doing them the orange body color would probably be a bit much, but all black might work... thoughts?

Ha! You asked this crew form thoughts? Dangerous, P.G.!!



I know what *I'd* do....So, that's as good as I can say.

I'd not put a ton of energy into them...Wash 'em and clean 'em up a little, get rid of the raised white lettering on the tires, and then run 'em.

Later, if I liked what they looked like, I get some fat tires for 'em (if the ones on there need to be replaced for size/tread reasons).

Don't have time this a.m. to "do it right". But in a minute, I'll post your rendering with a quickie install on the rear.

https://magwa.smugmug.com/DrivewayRAT-32015/i-4fmKrWb

[special-K]

Put heads on. Discovered one bent push rod. Put headers on and spark plugs in. Went to a buddy's and got push rod for tomorrow to hopefully button up.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Spent 3.5 hours cleaning my window regulators, only to confirm the LH side is what I figured it was, no good.

[OregonNed]

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

[Econman]

Originally Posted by OregonNed

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

Love the color, Nate!

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by OregonNed

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

very nice... what kind of treatment did you do in the inner bed sides between the panels? Im in bed tear down mode right now...Going from steel to wood

[OregonNed]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

very nice... what kind of treatment did you do in the inner bed sides between the panels? Im in bed tear down mode right now...Going from steel to wood

I didn't tear them apart, but the lower areas I could reach and the splash pans received POR 15 and its top coat.

[RickDeVon]

Originally Posted by OregonNed

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

Very nice blue...you got a name and paint code...

[OregonNed]

Originally Posted by RickDeVon

Very nice blue...you got a name and paint code...

Unfortunately no. I just had the paint shop scan and match what the PO had used..