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HYPR · 03-20-2019, 12:52 AM

Geez,
After reading some of the posts I feel like a slacker! However I am proud to say that my '72 C20 CS now has working brakes. The PO sold it to my buddy who owns a local body shop and he sold it to me. When he picked it up on his flat bed the PO said it had no brakes but he had replaced the MC and Booster. Well immediately from previous experience I knew all the flex lines needed to be replaced (wow that was fun finding them) and blowing out all the hard lines with compressed air to start completely fresh. I then with use of a Motive Power Bleeder (a pretty useless to for anything other than keeping the MC full of fluid because the adapter leaks at anything over 5 psi!) and a Vacuum bleeder and a set of new Russel Speed Bleeders.
I also fixed the screwy fuel line set up and replaced the useless OS electric fuel pump and got it running. Next will be replacing the sometimes it will work starter.

66clow · 03-20-2019, 06:29 AM

Still trying to get these things straight. Originally didn't care since I was going to bedliner them. After all this work I got to show them off with some paint if they come out straight🤪

Metaldoc · 03-20-2019, 09:09 AM

Too nice outside to work on the truck today so I

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-20-2019, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Too nice outside to work on the truck today so I

I'll pm my address so you can send samples. ....

. Looks absolutely delicious

**Boog** · 03-20-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Too nice outside to work on the truck today so I

Aw now thats’s just cold bleed showing us food looking that good, out of reach and right here at lunch time for me too. Yum yum.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-20-2019, 11:34 PM

Finished the calipers. To the letter two coats Por-15 prevention and two more "caliper paint". Sure hope the brake pads fit

Its supposed to leave a ceramic look. It does give a hard look. First time I've used Por-15 rust prevention paint, talk about an easy spread. Now I know it doesn't hold a candle to Master Series primer, but what does?

My old steering box and pump were returned yesterday.

There shouldn't be more than a few months work before I take a vacation from it. Paint prison will do that. I don't mind the break

Stuffs expensive man, kind of involved. Sure like the results of things though, and learn something new every day....................I've nearly finished my first front brake job

**SlowGreen71** · 03-23-2019, 08:39 PM

Whipped up engine and trans mount. Stock a/c compressor fits. Pan is about an inch below the crossmember. We’ll see how it looks when it’s back on some wheels. Next up turbo log manifold.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-25-2019, 05:47 PM

Just finished this water pump. I brushed it on, meaning I had to do the bottom first and treat the metal twice. Thought for sure the metal prep would leave a mark on the painted backside. This POR15 is bullet proof, didn't leave a mark.

**Grumpy old man** · 03-25-2019, 07:25 PM

Rotors on , Willwood brakes should be done tomorrow getting close to dropping it back on the ground ! Next to finish the Redhead power steering .

89AKurt · 03-25-2019, 11:07 PM

Fun to see real work being done by others. Love the meme "buy a C-10, it will be fun, they said".
Does this qualify for doing something, added Angry Bird eyes.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-26-2019, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Rotors on , Willwood brakes should be done tomorrow getting close to dropping it back on the ground ! Next to finish the Redhead power steering .

Nice Grumps

**Speedracer39** · 03-28-2019, 01:27 PM

Finally installed my new motor. Need to order a new set of headers and finish installing the accessories

BugzC10 · 03-28-2019, 05:13 PM

Took er out for an oil change & Lube.....Valvoline VR1

custom10nut · 03-20-2019, 10:44 AM

I finally got my new Custom Autosound Radio installed. Due to space (I have the stock, incab gas tank), I took out the Amp and Sub that I had for the old system. Very pleased with the sound, and the best thing, for me anyway, is it looks like the factory radio. So call me an Old School purist.

Oh, and I also scored a NOS rear view mirror (in the box) for $20, and put that in too.

HYPR · 03-21-2019, 12:24 AM

So need some advice, as with others I have seen the factory tape on the lower trim on my '72 C20 has dried up and is flaking off. I have begun removing the remains with a heat gun and putty knife. So opinions needed, reinstall new tape or spray paint the black stripes?

03-21-2019, 12:50 AM

I bought one— that’s what I did. 72’ K10, original 350, short bed,tach, tilt, throttle knob (not sure why since no PTO on it), protecto-plate, original owner with most receipts. Not a garage queen but not cheap. It should be delivered in a few weeks. I had the same truck in high school except it was long bed and blue. Am super stoked!!

HYPR · 03-21-2019, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Martyt

I bought one— that’s what I did. 72’ K10, original 350, short bed,tach, tilt, throttle knob (not sure why since no PTO on it), protecto-plate, original owner with most receipts. Not a garage queen but not cheap. It should be delivered in a few weeks. I had the same truck in high school except it was long bed and blue. Am super stoked!!

Congratulations looks like a great find.
Bob

**3757chevy** · 03-21-2019, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Martyt

I bought one— that’s what I did. 72’ K10, original 350, short bed,tach, tilt, throttle knob (not sure why since no PTO on it), protecto-plate, original owner with most receipts. Not a garage queen but not cheap. It should be delivered in a few weeks. I had the same truck in high school except it was long bed and blue. Am super stoked!!

Cool , nice find ,

to the site.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-21-2019, 10:01 AM

I cleaned up some hub caps and installed on the truck......

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-21-2019, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I cleaned up some hub caps and installed on the truck......

Is it an optical illusion, or does the front wheel stick out past the fender about 6"?

fourspeedwagon · 03-21-2019, 11:47 PM

I had gone to buy a “good running but rusty” 73 c10. Guy went to start it and Clang Clang Clang. He shut it off and says “well, threw a rod- guess I’ll call the scrap yard”. I told him I thought it sounded like a cracked flex plate. I offered him what he figured the yard would give him and brought it home. Parted out the body and kept the rolling chassis and drivetrain.
Today I had a day off and the sun was shining so after some yard chores, I pulled the engine out of the chassis. When I split the trans off I found that there were only 2 bolts holding the converter to the plate. Both were finger tight and neither were the correct bolts- one fine thread, one coarse, both half stripped!
Pretty sure I’ve got another plate around. The green 71 c20 is where it’s headed.

**SoCoC10** · 03-23-2019, 10:22 AM

Exterior assembly is complete. Moving on to the interior installation. Can't wait to see the Truck World Super Saddle seat in it.

**zicc1835** · 03-23-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Exterior assembly is complete. Moving on to the interior installation. Can't wait to see the Truck World Super Saddle seat in it.

Nice looking seat👍

KQQL IT · 03-23-2019, 09:51 PM

Added some stripes to Old Blue. Kinda follows the original stuff.

**Thrill4130** · 03-24-2019, 12:16 AM

Picked up a camper shell for my shortbed that needs trimmed up a bit.
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03-20-2019, 12:52 AM	#1
HYPR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Valencia Posts: 40	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Geez, After reading some of the posts I feel like a slacker! However I am proud to say that my '72 C20 CS now has working brakes. The PO sold it to my buddy who owns a local body shop and he sold it to me. When he picked it up on his flat bed the PO said it had no brakes but he had replaced the MC and Booster. Well immediately from previous experience I knew all the flex lines needed to be replaced (wow that was fun finding them) and blowing out all the hard lines with compressed air to start completely fresh. I then with use of a Motive Power Bleeder (a pretty useless to for anything other than keeping the MC full of fluid because the adapter leaks at anything over 5 psi!) and a Vacuum bleeder and a set of new Russel Speed Bleeders. I also fixed the screwy fuel line set up and replaced the useless OS electric fuel pump and got it running. Next will be replacing the sometimes it will work starter. __________________ To be born a Redneck is by chance to live your life as a Redneck is a lifestyle. Lifelong Gearhead, if it's fast make it Faster!

03-20-2019, 06:29 AM	#2
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Still trying to get these things straight. Originally didn't care since I was going to bedliner them. After all this work I got to show them off with some paint if they come out straight🤪 Attached Images

03-20-2019, 09:09 AM	#3
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Too nice outside to work on the truck today so I Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

03-20-2019, 11:34 PM	#6
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,295	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished the calipers. To the letter two coats Por-15 prevention and two more "caliper paint". Sure hope the brake pads fit Its supposed to leave a ceramic look. It does give a hard look. First time I've used Por-15 rust prevention paint, talk about an easy spread. Now I know it doesn't hold a candle to Master Series primer, but what does? My old steering box and pump were returned yesterday. There shouldn't be more than a few months work before I take a vacation from it. Paint prison will do that. I don't mind the breakStuffs expensive man, kind of involved. Sure like the results of things though, and learn something new every day....................I've nearly finished my first front brake job Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-23-2019, 08:39 PM	#7
SlowGreen71 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: vader, WA Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Whipped up engine and trans mount. Stock a/c compressor fits. Pan is about an inch below the crossmember. We’ll see how it looks when it’s back on some wheels. Next up turbo log manifold. Attached Images

03-25-2019, 05:47 PM	#8
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,295	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Just finished this water pump. I brushed it on, meaning I had to do the bottom first and treat the metal twice. Thought for sure the metal prep would leave a mark on the painted backside. This POR15 is bullet proof, didn't leave a mark. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-25-2019, 07:25 PM	#9
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Rotors on , Willwood brakes should be done tomorrow getting close to dropping it back on the ground ! Next to finish the Redhead power steering . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-25-2019, 11:07 PM	#10
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Fun to see real work being done by others. Love the meme "buy a C-10, it will be fun, they said". Does this qualify for doing something, added Angry Bird eyes. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

03-28-2019, 01:27 PM	#12
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 595	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally installed my new motor. Need to order a new set of headers and finish installing the accessories Attached Images

03-28-2019, 05:13 PM	#13
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took er out for an oil change & Lube.....Valvoline VR1 Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

03-20-2019, 10:44 AM	#14
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I finally got my new Custom Autosound Radio installed. Due to space (I have the stock, incab gas tank), I took out the Amp and Sub that I had for the old system. Very pleased with the sound, and the best thing, for me anyway, is it looks like the factory radio. So call me an Old School purist. Oh, and I also scored a NOS rear view mirror (in the box) for $20, and put that in too.

03-21-2019, 12:24 AM	#15
HYPR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Valencia Posts: 40	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter So need some advice, as with others I have seen the factory tape on the lower trim on my '72 C20 has dried up and is flaking off. I have begun removing the remains with a heat gun and putty knife. So opinions needed, reinstall new tape or spray paint the black stripes? __________________ To be born a Redneck is by chance to live your life as a Redneck is a lifestyle. Lifelong Gearhead, if it's fast make it Faster!

03-21-2019, 12:50 AM	#16
Martyt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I bought one— that’s what I did. 72’ K10, original 350, short bed,tach, tilt, throttle knob (not sure why since no PTO on it), protecto-plate, original owner with most receipts. Not a garage queen but not cheap. It should be delivered in a few weeks. I had the same truck in high school except it was long bed and blue. Am super stoked!! Attached Images

03-21-2019, 10:01 AM	#19
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I cleaned up some hub caps and installed on the truck...... Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-21-2019, 11:47 PM	#21
fourspeedwagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Yakima Valley, Washington Posts: 579	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I had gone to buy a “good running but rusty” 73 c10. Guy went to start it and Clang Clang Clang. He shut it off and says “well, threw a rod- guess I’ll call the scrap yard”. I told him I thought it sounded like a cracked flex plate. I offered him what he figured the yard would give him and brought it home. Parted out the body and kept the rolling chassis and drivetrain. Today I had a day off and the sun was shining so after some yard chores, I pulled the engine out of the chassis. When I split the trans off I found that there were only 2 bolts holding the converter to the plate. Both were finger tight and neither were the correct bolts- one fine thread, one coarse, both half stripped! Pretty sure I’ve got another plate around. The green 71 c20 is where it’s headed. Attached Images __________________ 1951 GMC 250 Open Express Pickup 1968 Suburban C10 1971 C20 Olive “People are shocked when they find out I’m not a good electrician” Dad told me “Son, never strike a man in anger- unless you’re certain you can get away with it”



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03-23-2019, 10:22 AM	#22
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Exterior assembly is complete. Moving on to the interior installation. Can't wait to see the Truck World Super Saddle seat in it. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

03-23-2019, 09:51 PM	#24
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Added some stripes to Old Blue. Kinda follows the original stuff. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-24-2019, 12:16 AM	#25
Thrill4130 Active Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Stallion Springs, CA Posts: 197	Picked up a camper shell for my shortbed that needs trimmed up a bit. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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