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*72chevy383* · 02-21-2012, 10:17 PM

Also put on my front sway bar.

*72chevy383* · 02-21-2012, 10:21 PM

Tried to figure out how to get the paint to stick?? Then used my drill with a wire brush to take the paint off.

ItsRandy · 02-22-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1quik70

Same thing I do everyday Pinky, Jumped in her and went to work! Thought about washing it but decided it was pointless!

NARFF! Love the Pinky and the Brain reference.

Tmwoodall · 02-22-2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

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Very interested to see final pics & details of this. Plans to mount a sub in it too by chance?

Pont406 · 02-22-2012, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 72chevy383

Also put on my front sway bar.

Very nise set up! Where did you get a sway bar kit?

wrwelton · 02-22-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Got any pics of that adapter installed?

Not yet, it hasn'tbeen delivered yet. As soon as it does I will post a picture.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 02-22-2012, 11:42 AM

I took it for a ride with my Buddy "Leo the Wonder Dog"

Katrina/10 · 02-22-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wrwelton

Not yet, it hasn'tbeen delivered yet. As soon as it does I will post a picture.

Thanks, I would like to see one of those.

mcmlxix · 02-23-2012, 04:45 AM

Pulled the leaking heater core....

Hope to replace it tomorrow....

cadillacart · 02-23-2012, 12:05 PM

re-installed the full leaf spring pack. Sits a lil higher now, but it's ready for some work! Getting ready to move from Calistoga to Santa Rosa and I have stuff sitting in Pope Valley (30 min East), stuff in Novato (30 min South), and stuff in Pismo Beach (4 hrs South). It will be nice having everything in one place :-)

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!

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..

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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profe56 · 02-26-2012, 01:33 AM

How can I get the Sticker of the forum?

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.

jayman68 · 02-26-2012, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by profe56

How can I get the Sticker of the forum?

Click on site merchandise on the tool bar at the top, or just click here.
http://www.cafepress.com/6772chevytrucks

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!

02-21-2012, 10:17 PM	#3451
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02-21-2012, 10:21 PM	#3452
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02-22-2012, 11:42 AM	#3457
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02-23-2012, 04:45 AM	#3459
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02-23-2012, 12:05 PM	#3460
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: What did you do to your truck today! re-installed the full leaf spring pack. Sits a lil higher now, but it's ready for some work! Getting ready to move from Calistoga to Santa Rosa and I have stuff sitting in Pope Valley (30 min East), stuff in Novato (30 min South), and stuff in Pismo Beach (4 hrs South). It will be nice having everything in one place :-) __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

02-24-2012, 11:01 PM	#3461
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

02-25-2012, 12:16 AM	#3462
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	#3463
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	#3464
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..

02-25-2012, 11:26 PM	#3465
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	#3466
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	#3467
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02-26-2012, 01:24 AM	#3468
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!"

02-26-2012, 01:33 AM	#3469
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	#3472
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



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02-26-2012, 09:11 PM	#3473
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02-26-2012, 09:19 PM	#3474
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02-26-2012, 09:24 PM	#3475
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