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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-15-2023, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I'm cutting up the dash I installed a couple years ago to replace a cut up dash. Doesn't feel right.

I'd like to restore A/C on the '71 GMC Jimmy. It had Factory Air when new, but the PO let it go by the time I bought it [1995]. Furthermore --maybe 25 years ago -- I removed a lot of the A/C paraphrenalia and put the parts in a bucket. Then I lost the bucket. Never had the compressor or mounts. So I'd be starting from square one to install A/C. At least the dash vent holes are in the right places -- don't have to cut.

Chevys4life · 07-16-2023, 09:58 AM

Put some of my old school decals on the old boy this weekend.

72c20customcamper · 07-16-2023, 05:25 PM

Not a great day weather wise but I took off the parking brake lever on the 68 why would they go to the trouble of taping off the lever ? Need to get a cable too

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-16-2023, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Not a great day weather wise but I took off the parking brake lever on the 68 why would they go to the trouble of taping off the lever ? Need to get a cable too

Get a better grip, maybe? Or to cover the fact that the black paint wore off and it was rusting around the periphery. On my '68 C/10 Stepside, the part of the handle that was in daily contact had rubbed itself to shiny metal -- rusting into black paint outside of the contact area. I re-shot it with Satin Black during a 2005 engine rebuild.
Maybe they taped the steering wheel too, and matched the brake handle to it.
Too many variables to know for certain.
Apologies if I answered a rhetorical question...

72c20customcamper · 07-16-2023, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Get a better grip, maybe? Or to cover the fact that the black paint wore off and it was rusting around the periphery. On my '68 C/10 Stepside, the part of the handle that was in daily contact had rubbed itself to shiny metal -- rusting into black paint outside of the contact area. I re-shot it with Satin Black during a 2005 engine rebuild.
Maybe they taped the steering wheel too, and matched the brake handle to it.
Too many variables to know for certain.
Apologies if I answered a rhetorical question...

Sure they used a template . The handle is nicely painted and held up well . Just an observation as a little overspray line would have been acceptable . Specially with all the runs my dash had .

72c20customcamper · 07-16-2023, 06:43 PM

Love the Rust 911 non acid rust remover . One hour soak

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-16-2023, 06:49 PM

Will you paint it?

72c20customcamper · 07-16-2023, 07:08 PM

Cleared the bare steel . Going to paint the black tomorrow.

tutone · 07-16-2023, 10:03 PM

I changed both rear brake cylinders on the 71.
No more seeping I hope.

tutone · 07-16-2023, 10:04 PM

Duplicate post. Sorry.

**pjmoreland** · 07-17-2023, 03:12 AM

Installed the A/C condenser. Routing the lines through the core support was a challenge without removing the grille. Also installed the compressor and figured out the right belt length (Gates 7570). Discovered my lower radiator hose interferes with the belt, so I purchased one that's the right shape and will install it tomorrow.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-17-2023, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Installed the A/C condenser. Routing the lines through the core support was a challenge without removing the grille. Also installed the compressor and figured out the right belt length (Gates 7565 barely goes on). Discovered my lower radiator hose interferes with the belt, so I purchased one that's the right shape and will install it tomorrow.

Nice work, Pat.

I tightened the two 9/16 bolts holding my thermostat down on the '71 GMC. I found a pint of bottled water on the cab floor. It was at least 140*. I topped off my recently resoldered radiator with it. Waited for the last bubble and surprisingly the whole 16.9 oz went in up to the neck.

My puke tank project on the 350 has yet to fill the Nova-type reserve container. There are scales of green antifreeze solids forming on the fore manifold top, all around the Thermostat neck. I put a new 160* stat in, in April. I used the provided paper gasket, but used no RTV.
Maybe I need to.

72c20customcamper · 07-17-2023, 09:30 AM

Come to the realization that the parking brake handle was dipped not sprayed .

LNP · 07-17-2023, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Come to the realization that the parking brake handle was dipped not sprayed .

Maybe it was powder coated

72c20customcamper · 07-17-2023, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LNP

Maybe it was powder coated

In 68 ? I highly doubt that . But it’s back together regardless.

**doug_p** · 07-17-2023, 12:05 PM

Finished kilmat installation in the drivers side foot well and adjusted the clutch pedal to sit at the same height as the brake pedal, both of which are now approximately 2.5" above throttle pedal height. Unfortunately no pics here at work =(

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 07-17-2023, 04:27 PM

Well done Mark, it looks great ......... new old stock

72c20customcamper · 07-17-2023, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Well done Mark, it looks great ......... new old stock

Helps when the part is nice to begin with . Thanks for the compliment

UNEASYRIDER · 07-22-2023, 12:21 PM

Making a new cab cover!

body bolt · 07-22-2023, 10:29 PM

I intentionally drove off a curb I thought would be no problem and knocked my exhaust pipe loose. Guess what I'm doing tomorrow...

body bolt · 07-25-2023, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by body bolt

I intentionally drove off a curb I thought would be no problem and knocked my exhaust pipe loose. Guess what I'm doing tomorrow...

It turned out to be worse than that. The right-hand exhaust manifold was broken at the collector so borrowed one from my Land Cruiser.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-22-2023, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by UNEASYRIDER

Making a new cab cover!

That will keep the Sun out of the cab.
Home Depot sells this silver-mylar backed bubble wrap stuff by the roll. You could line that Cab Cap with the silver stuff and really keep your cab cool. Or cut out panels matching the windows and fix them on the inside. Auto parts stores sell accordian-folded sheets of the stuff pre-cut for the front windshield, but if you're parked in full sun all day, the angle shifts. The rolls are cheaper than the pre-cut shields.
Long time Tucsonan here. We have the same problem.

**pjmoreland** · 07-23-2023, 12:56 AM

Getting close to being done with the A/C install. Did a leak test and it passed. Next step is to put in the refrigerant.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-23-2023, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Getting close to being done with the A/C install. Did a leak test and it passed. Next step is to put in the refrigerant.

Rocky Raccoon's coming along nicely.
Did you always have a puke tank? I hadn't noticed before.

**pjmoreland** · 07-23-2023, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Rocky Raccoon's coming along nicely.
Did you always have a puke tank? I hadn't noticed before.

I added that a little while ago. Got it from PICKMUP

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=607136

07-16-2023, 09:58 AM	#2
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 653	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put some of my old school decals on the old boy this weekend. Attached Images

07-16-2023, 05:25 PM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,343	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Not a great day weather wise but I took off the parking brake lever on the 68 why would they go to the trouble of taping off the lever ? Need to get a cable 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.

07-16-2023, 06:43 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,343	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Love the Rust 911 non acid rust remover . One hour soak 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; 07-16-2023 at 07:37 PM.

07-16-2023, 06:49 PM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Will you paint it? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

07-16-2023, 07:08 PM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,343	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Cleared the bare steel . Going to paint the black tomorrow. __________________ 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.

07-16-2023, 10:03 PM	#9
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,267	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I changed both rear brake cylinders on the 71. No more seeping I hope. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71

07-16-2023, 10:04 PM	#10
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,267	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Duplicate post. Sorry.

07-17-2023, 03:12 AM	#11
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,397	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed the A/C condenser. Routing the lines through the core support was a challenge without removing the grille. Also installed the compressor and figured out the right belt length (Gates 7570). Discovered my lower radiator hose interferes with the belt, so I purchased one that's the right shape and will install it tomorrow. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 07-21-2023 at 10:24 PM.

07-17-2023, 09:30 AM	#13
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,343	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Come to the realization that the parking brake handle was dipped not sprayed . __________________ 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.

07-17-2023, 12:05 PM	#16
doug_p Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 94	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished kilmat installation in the drivers side foot well and adjusted the clutch pedal to sit at the same height as the brake pedal, both of which are now approximately 2.5" above throttle pedal height. Unfortunately no pics here at work =( __________________ Doug P Yorktown, Virginia 1962 C10 LBFS - in pieces currently 1967 C10 SBFS and a couple non-trucks

07-17-2023, 04:27 PM	#17
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 543	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well done Mark, it looks great ......... new old stock __________________ 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

07-22-2023, 12:21 PM	#19
UNEASYRIDER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PHOENIX,ARIZONA Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Making a new cab cover! Attached Images __________________ DON'T BUILD IT IF YOUR NOT GONA DRIVE IT!!

07-22-2023, 10:29 PM	#20
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 475	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I intentionally drove off a curb I thought would be no problem and knocked my exhaust pipe loose. Guess what I'm doing tomorrow...

07-23-2023, 12:56 AM	#23
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,397	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Getting close to being done with the A/C install. Did a leak test and it passed. Next step is to put in the refrigerant. Attached Images



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