What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

[Palf70Step]

Finally finished up the inside rewiring and the new (cheap) gauge bezel install.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Finally finished up the inside rewiring and the new (cheap) gauge bezel install.

Looks good. I am thinking along the same lines for my '71 GMC Jimmy.
3-3/8'' Tach [Autometer],
then from lower left,
digital Voltmeter, mech Water Temp, mech Vacuum Gauge, mech Oil Pressure Gauge.
Autometer mechanical gauges.
I might move the Wiper Switch over to Left, above Headlights. I already have a Manual Choke on right. I could add a Mechanical Hand Throttle above it, but connecting to the Accelerator linkage is a puzzle.
That way the controls would mirror my '68 C/10's set up, and I wouldn't pull off the Wiper Knob trying to pull the Lights on w/o looking, again.

[OregonNed]

Hopefully getting closer to figuring out my uneven front side..

[Rich72C10]

Tried to install Cab/Radiator Mounts, first off it is freaking HOT but I am about 1/2 done.

I started with the driver's side, since the radiator lower rubber was completely gone. My 1st challenge was that I am lucky to have the tack wield in the cab floor's forward bolt head. After what seemed like forever using my Dremel tool, I got it out! After that installing the forward & rear new rubber mounts was a snap. But didn't tighten things down as I needed to do the radiator's rubber mount.

The nut for the radiator's bolt would not move - ugh. I soaked the nut/bolt with liquid wrench & Free-All - no help. Then I got my hobby torch out and heated up the nut/bolt to a zillion degrees - that got me going! I spent more time on the radiator rubber mount than I did on the cab mounts (including Dremel'ing).

Next challenge is that I didn't get any sleeves for the front mount from GMC Pauls. On top of that I had extra (smaller) rubber mounts in cab mount bag. The whole parts fulfillment has me sooooo confused. The extra mounts I got with the cab bag had 4 smaller mounts, two washers, 2 nuts, and shorter sleeves (no bolts). So I used one of those shorter sleeves for my radiator rubber mount but I think it is to short as the lower rubber mount looks smushed.

Not really happy with GMC Paul's right now - plus I ordered these last Saturday and didn't get them until today (that I believe was USPS fault). Nothing like working on your truck on the weekend LOL

[Rust_never_sleeps]

Finally finished buttoning up my brake lines. Clamping that stuff with the crossmember right in my teeth wasn't fun, but at least it was cool in the shade under the truck

[Rich72C10]

Finished the passenger's cushion mounts, toque everything down and test drove. Cab and front end stayed on the frame - so job done. Drove great - hope that holds ;-)

Though it was stressful with a bad fulfillment of parts from GMC Paul's - the parts bag had a 4wd radiator cushions included and the 2wd radiator cushion didn't have sleeves included (luckily 2wd & 4wd sleeves are the same or I'd been fu*ked).

[Rich72C10]

I bought a '72 Cheyenne Super glove box and stole its wood grain appliqué and emblem to move to my truck's glove box.

I am being naughty and up sizing my Cheyenne to Super. I have "Super" fender emblems too but that will take a bit since fenders will need to come off. My tailgate handle has been chrome for some time and I am dealing with my crapo wood grain bezel sticker next.

I also have on a the way a new SPID from outintheshop.com (Jeff/chipflyer) that will re-brand my truck as Super, along with other factory type bits I have added...

[TxGary]

Took the 71 out for it's first spin with the new 700R4 installed. What a big difference. 75 mph at 2200 rpm nice driver on the highway now. just need some AC.

[Sheepdip]

Originally Posted by TxGary

Took the 71 out for it's first spin with the new 700R4 installed. What a big difference. 75 mph at 2200 rpm nice driver on the highway now. just need some AC.

Nice Looking Truck! Yeah OD's make a big difference in fuel mileage and engine life. A/C helps in the comfort department in these triple digit heat days for sure.

Again Truck looks nice.

[Rich72C10]

Originally Posted by Sheepdip

Nice Looking Truck! Yeah OD's make a big difference in fuel mileage and engine life. A/C helps in the comfort department in these triple digit heat days for sure.

Again Truck looks nice.

I agree, sweet looking truck I am jealous of your OD but I do have AC in my truck :-)

It is one upgrade I'd love to do but then I'll have to switch my rear end gears too from the 3.07s - to much stuff to change for me LOL

[TxGary]

Originally Posted by Sheepdip

Nice Looking Truck! Yeah OD's make a big difference in fuel mileage and engine life. A/C helps in the comfort department in these triple digit heat days for sure.

Again Truck looks nice.

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

I agree, sweet looking truck I am jealous of your OD but I do have AC in my truck :-)

It is one upgrade I'd love to do but then I'll have to switch my rear end gears too from the 3.07s - to much stuff to change for me LOL

Thank you both for compliments, and yes you should have a/c in Texas with triple digit temps.

[Already Gone]

Painted a chrome glove box door with wrinkle paint last week and today installed the new spid made by Jeff from " Out in the Shop" with the upgrades I added to the truck. Next up get it on the truck.

[indymachinist]

Worked on my first vent window rebuild

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by indymachinist

Worked on my first vent window rebuild

I admire your courage and tenacity.
Pix?

[indymachinist]

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I admire your courage and tenacity.
Pix?

It’s going pretty well so far really. I’ve been just sneaking in a little time here and there where I can. I work in a machine & fabrication shop so I have access to a lot of tools the average shade tree mechanic may not. Even so, getting the rivets re squished nicely is not fun. I have messed up a couple and had to grind them back out and redo.

Brothers Trucks has a really nice youtube video showing the process of putting in new seals.

I will say, if you want them “nice” like rechromed or powder coated or whatever you are far better off just letting someone do them for you. My truck isn’t super nice but not exactly patina either so I’m just giving the chrome a light scotchbrite and calling it good.

Edit: if you are going to do this don’t forget the glass setting tape. It is not included in the precision vent window seal kit and you need it to put the glass back in the frame.

[Casper42]

New technology! Stereo with bluetooth from Classic Car Stereos - "Slidebar" radio, dash "stereo" speakers and underseat subs/tweets.

Also attended the "Classic All Chevy" '55-'72 car show on Sunday

[Jim Boy]

I finally did the manual to power steering conversion. I'm in love again only problem she is a 68 model and I could go for something older that has matured. The 68 is named Jim Boy after a boy named Jim on a farm across the road. Now that I'm in love again I'll have to change it's name to a female calling. I think Beulah fits the bill, which is Jim Boy's mother's name. Jim Boy is his real name, quite the family. Have a good one eh! Ron

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by Casper42

New technology! Stereo with bluetooth from Classic Car Stereos - "Slidebar" radio, dash "stereo" speakers and underseat subs/tweets.

Also attended the "Classic All Chevy" '55-'72 car show on Sunday

Nice looking truck! I wish my truck was blue instead of orange...

[rechinca]

About 10 hours in wet sanding off the hard as nails black spray paint. Nothing would touch it without ruining the original orange under it. Super thin, previous spot paint repairs, scratches, faded to bare in some spots, but going to finish and coat in Sweet Patina. Labor of love or madness, but it’s getting closer! Had the rally wheels blasted and then painted with the Duplicolor Ceramic Engine paint with the van centers. C10 Intervention show in a couple of weeks so have to get it finished this weekend!

[pjmoreland]

Originally Posted by rechinca

About 10 hours in wet sanding off the hard as nails black spray paint. Nothing would touch it without ruining the original orange under it. Super thin, previous spot paint repairs, scratches, faded to bare in some spots, but going to finish and coat in Sweet Patina. Labor of love or madness, but it’s getting closer! Had the rally wheels blasted and then painted with the Duplicolor Ceramic Engine paint with the van centers. C10 Intervention show in a couple of weeks so have to get it finished this weekend!

Looking good! I approve of the color

Took my wheels over to Les Schwab for dynamic balancing. Currently, the wheels only have weights on the inside lip.

[rechinca]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Looking good! I approve of the color

Took my wheels over to Les Schwab for dynamic balancing. Currently, the wheels only have weights on the inside lip.

Bluetooth wheels! Agreed on the color, for some reason the Light Orange has always been my favorite! I had to have Americas Tire move mine to stick on weights due to the drop spindles. Even with the lip on the lower control arm ground back they still rubbed with the outer-lip mounted ones.

[72c20customcamper]

Flushed the old brake fluid it was really contaminated with water . Ordered new shoes and dropped off the drums to be turned. Found an old time garage near me that has the drum disc lathe

This is just from the front used almost a quart before it ran clean

[samkost]

Originally Posted by rechinca

About 10 hours in wet sanding off the hard as nails black spray paint. Nothing would touch it without ruining the original orange under it. Super thin, previous spot paint repairs, scratches, faded to bare in some spots, but going to finish and coat in Sweet Patina. Labor of love or madness, but it’s getting closer! Had the rally wheels blasted and then painted with the Duplicolor Ceramic Engine paint with the van centers. C10 Intervention show in a couple of weeks so have to get it finished this weekend!

Much better after your hard work rechinca
Enjoy your C10 Intervention

[rechinca]

Originally Posted by samkost

Much better after your hard work rechinca
Enjoy your C10 Intervention

Thanks man, lots of duct tape on the fingers but still lost a lot of skin🤣! She isn’t perfect, but I am liking the results. Even my wife said she can finally see my vision in removing the black, so I must be succeeding.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by rechinca

About 10 hours in wet sanding off the hard as nails black spray paint. Nothing would touch it without ruining the original orange under it. Super thin, previous spot paint repairs, scratches, faded to bare in some spots, but going to finish and coat in Sweet Patina. Labor of love or madness, but it’s getting closer! Had the rally wheels blasted and then painted with the Duplicolor Ceramic Engine paint with the van centers. C10 Intervention show in a couple of weeks so have to get it finished this weekend!

I'm a big fan of Orange Trucks.