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72c20customcamper · 08-23-2023, 07:29 PM

Decided to replace all the wheel cylinders rubber hoses and shoes . Found one rear wheel cylinder leaking so the others were on their way out . My next project is to get an ibeam and remove the post it’s always in the way

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-24-2023, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Decided to replace all the wheel cylinders rubber hoses and shoes . Found one rear wheel cylinder leaking so the others were on their way out . My next project is to get an ibeam and remove the post it’s always in the way

I was thinking, ''Wait, What happenned to his paint? Didn't he just repaint the whole rig?''
Then I realized this was a C/10 Fleetside, not the C/20 long Stepside.

Good luck on removing the roof support.

**67 twins** · 08-23-2023, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I'm a big fan of Orange Trucks.

Me too, I think they are the best.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-18-2023, 11:36 PM

Fifty-something years ago, glaziers would use a thin sheet of porous rubbe, and wet it with regular motor oil. This dissolved the rubber and it got super tacky, then cured hard with the glass in the frame. I don't think you can get that stuff anymore. I replaced the regulator in my '71 Jimmy in 2006. A friendly glass shop -- they'd just replaced my windshield and trim surround -- let me use some silicone or urethane they had. Industrial stuff. Took 24 hours to harden. We taped the drivers side window and they said not to break the tape for a day. Turned out I was on location in Phoenix, summer of course, and it was at least 114*. I don't have A/C.
The vent windows were fine then. But a PO's sloppy rivet on the drivers side tells me my vent windows were not original.
I kind of rely on winging the vents all the way out for forced air. Us Rednecks call it ''System 2-40.'' Roll down both windows and drive at least 40 MPH.
Early this spring, the tension on the drivers side vent wing went slack. No spring tension al all.* Shaft may have broken, or retaining nut fallen off. Won't know till I pull it.
A couple of years ago [pre-covid] I talked with a guy in the Northwest, who did pairs of vent windows for what I thought then was a lot. His price is double that now.
OER vent window sets are spendy now too.
*For now, Iuse a bunji cord to wing the vent out. Hassle when I have to lock the truck.

**Already Gone** · 08-20-2023, 06:45 PM

Not today really but will be soon. I received my new battery cables from Roger Koop and they are top notch as Rogers stuff usually is. It's just time to replace the 51 year old factory battery cables, especially the negative one.

don t. - 72gmc · 08-22-2023, 04:36 PM

New plug wires.
Filled radiator.
5 gallons of new gas in the relined tank.
Cranked for 30 seconds.
Pumped go fast pedal.
Cranked for another 10 seconds, she fired up and ran.
Had a gas line, carb/filter leak.
Fixed that. Fired right back up again.
1st time I've heard it run in over 7 years.

Im giddier than a skool girl(big grin)...Don.

**Rich72C10** · 08-22-2023, 04:40 PM

nicely done, congratulations!

**Rich72C10** · 08-28-2023, 04:56 PM

Got in my new "custom" SPID from Jeff Lampe at the Out in the Shop today. I f**k up the first one, which I knew I would do one way or the other, so I am glad I was smart enough to have ordered two.

Jeff Lampe does fabulous work - I don't think there is anywhere else you can get a SPID that looks this close to original

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 08-28-2023, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Got in my new "custom" SPID from Jeff Lampe at the Out in the Shop today. I f**k up the first one, which I knew I would do one way or the other, so I am glad I was smart enough to have ordered two.

Jeff Lampe does fabulous work - I don't think there is anywhere else you can get a SPID that looks this close to original

Looks totally original, well done Rich and Jeff

Casper42 · 09-02-2023, 06:12 PM

Black Vinyl on a Cheyenne Super?

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Got in my new "custom" SPID from Jeff Lampe at the Out in the Shop today. I f**k up the first one, which I knew I would do one way or the other, so I am glad I was smart enough to have ordered two.

Jeff Lampe does fabulous work - I don't think there is anywhere else you can get a SPID that looks this close to original

67C10Step · 08-28-2023, 05:46 PM

Hopefully fixed the leak in the speedometer gear housing, cleaned up the PCV valve as a precautionary move, and looked for my oil leak up front. Looks like timing chain cover and if I go in that deep I guess a new gear/chain set would be in order along with water pump on this old engine. Might go ahead and get the correct set of pulleys for power steering install.

OregonNed · 08-29-2023, 10:57 AM

Parts are starting to arrive for my upcoming projects. Add to this my shock relocator kit, and lowering brackets for the front sway.

72c20customcamper · 08-30-2023, 09:06 AM

New shoes cylinders and hoses .

72c20customcamper · 08-30-2023, 01:40 PM

Today I made up some new lines for the 68 . Old lines were good but someone buggered up the fittings looked like they used vise grips to loosen them . I don’t use the flare tool all that much but it definitely makes life easier

LNP · 08-30-2023, 02:23 PM

I have that same flaring tool. It works great. Nice job on the bending.

**MySons68C20** · 08-30-2023, 02:28 PM

Nicely done Oregon!!

**paul blair** · 08-30-2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Today I made up some new lines for the 68 . Old lines were good but someone buggered up the fittings looked like they used vise grips to loosen them . I don’t use the flare tool all that much but it definitely makes life easier

Good job Mark...Your a one man band when it comes to mechanics!

72c20customcamper · 08-30-2023, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LNP

I have that same flaring tool. It works great. Nice job on the bending.

The nickel copper lines make the bends easy I used the bending tools just for the sharp bends

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Originally Posted by paul blair

Good job Mark...You’re a one man band when it comes to mechanics!

There are many that run circles around me .

OregonNed · 08-31-2023, 01:15 PM

Jacked it up to remove the sway bar and install its lowering brackets. Then I might get going on the steering joints replacement.

**Rich72C10** · 09-02-2023, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper42

Black Vinyl on a Cheyenne Super?

That was on the original SPID and I am adding the Super bit to my truck (just need to add the fender badges). Here's a photo of the cab, the headliner is black too.

For reference, here is my original SPID

Here is the new to compare in one post

Today I add a "68-72 Chevy/GMC C10 Truck Chrome Ignition Switch Key Chain Scratch Guard" (KEY0849-386) from JLFabrication. Took forever to get it because it was back ordered. My keychain was really working a number on the dash paint.

In case anyone wants to get it or something else from JLFabricationn here's a coupon code: THANKYOU5

**3757chevy** · 09-03-2023, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

That was on the original SPID and I am adding the Super bit to my truck (just need to add the fender badges). Here's a photo of the cab, the headliner is black too.

For reference, here is my original SPID

Here is the new to compare in one post

Today I add a "68-72 Chevy/GMC C10 Truck Chrome Ignition Switch Key Chain Scratch Guard" (KEY0849-386) from JLFabrication. Took forever to get it because it was back ordered. My keychain was really working a number on the dash paint.

In case anyone wants to get it or something else from JLFabricationn here's a coupon code: THANKYOU5

That looks good , I got one for the 'Burb and another for my Blazer. Neither one installed yet.

RonWT · 09-02-2023, 10:00 PM

Today was productive, I got a new hood seal installed, leaf guards under the cowling and another coat of sweet patina on her today. Even got rain X on all the glass.

**Rich72C10** · 09-02-2023, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RonWT

Today was productive, I got a new hood seal installed, leaf guards under the cowling and another coat of sweet patina on her today. Even got rain X on all the glass.

flip for you

**68bowtie** · 09-02-2023, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonWT

Today was productive, I got a new hood seal installed, leaf guards under the cowling and another coat of sweet patina on her today. Even got rain X on all the glass.

What a beauty

**68bowtie** · 09-03-2023, 01:52 AM

I got the fenders and grille bolted in loosely. I really need to get this back on the road, it’s sooo close.

08-23-2023, 07:29 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,321	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Decided to replace all the wheel cylinders rubber hoses and shoes . Found one rear wheel cylinder leaking so the others were on their way out . My next project is to get an ibeam and remove the post it’s always in the way 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.

08-18-2023, 11:36 PM	#4
'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 Fifty-something years ago, glaziers would use a thin sheet of porous rubbe, and wet it with regular motor oil. This dissolved the rubber and it got super tacky, then cured hard with the glass in the frame. I don't think you can get that stuff anymore. I replaced the regulator in my '71 Jimmy in 2006. A friendly glass shop -- they'd just replaced my windshield and trim surround -- let me use some silicone or urethane they had. Industrial stuff. Took 24 hours to harden. We taped the drivers side window and they said not to break the tape for a day. Turned out I was on location in Phoenix, summer of course, and it was at least 114. I don't have A/C. The vent windows were fine then. But a PO's sloppy rivet on the drivers side tells me my vent windows were not original. I kind of rely on winging the vents all the way out for forced air. Us Rednecks call it ''System 2-40.'' Roll down both windows and drive at least 40 MPH. Early this spring, the tension on the drivers side vent wing went slack. No spring tension al all. Shaft may have broken, or retaining nut fallen off. Won't know till I pull it. A couple of years ago [pre-covid] I talked with a guy in the Northwest, who did pairs of vent windows for what I thought then was a lot. His price is double that now. OER vent window sets are spendy now too. *For now, Iuse a bunji cord to wing the vent out. Hassle when I have to lock the truck. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-20-2023, 06:45 PM	#5
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,104	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Not today really but will be soon. I received my new battery cables from Roger Koop and they are top notch as Rogers stuff usually is. It's just time to replace the 51 year old factory battery cables, especially the negative one. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-22-2023, 04:36 PM	#6
don t. - 72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: harvard, il. USA Posts: 389	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New plug wires. Filled radiator. 5 gallons of new gas in the relined tank. Cranked for 30 seconds. Pumped go fast pedal. Cranked for another 10 seconds, she fired up and ran. Had a gas line, carb/filter leak. Fixed that. Fired right back up again. 1st time I've heard it run in over 7 years. Im giddier than a skool girl(big grin)...Don.

08-22-2023, 04:40 PM	#7
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter nicely done, congratulations! __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

08-28-2023, 04:56 PM	#8
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got in my new "custom" SPID from Jeff Lampe at the Out in the Shop today. I fk up the first one, which I knew I would do one way or the other, so I am glad I was smart enough to have ordered two. Jeff Lampe does fabulous work - I don't think there is anywhere else you can get a SPID that looks this close to original Attached Images __________________ Richard '72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super* WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades: Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

08-28-2023, 05:46 PM	#11
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,447	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Hopefully fixed the leak in the speedometer gear housing, cleaned up the PCV valve as a precautionary move, and looked for my oil leak up front. Looks like timing chain cover and if I go in that deep I guess a new gear/chain set would be in order along with water pump on this old engine. Might go ahead and get the correct set of pulleys for power steering install. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

08-29-2023, 10:57 AM	#12
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Parts are starting to arrive for my upcoming projects. Add to this my shock relocator kit, and lowering brackets for the front sway. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-30-2023, 09:06 AM	#13
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,321	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New shoes cylinders and hoses . 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; 09-03-2023 at 08:49 AM.

08-30-2023, 01:40 PM	#14
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,321	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today I made up some new lines for the 68 . Old lines were good but someone buggered up the fittings looked like they used vise grips to loosen them . I don’t use the flare tool all that much but it definitely makes life easier 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.

08-30-2023, 02:23 PM	#15
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 361	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I have that same flaring tool. It works great. Nice job on the bending. __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

08-30-2023, 02:28 PM	#16
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 904	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nicely done Oregon!!

08-31-2023, 01:15 PM	#19
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Jacked it up to remove the sway bar and install its lowering brackets. Then I might get going on the steering joints replacement. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop Last edited by OregonNed; 08-31-2023 at 01:16 PM. Reason: spelling correction

09-02-2023, 10:00 PM	#22
RonWT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Cottonwood Ca Posts: 115	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today was productive, I got a new hood seal installed, leaf guards under the cowling and another coat of sweet patina on her today. Even got rain X on all the glass. Attached Images

09-03-2023, 01:52 AM	#25
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,534	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I got the fenders and grille bolted in loosely. I really need to get this back on the road, it’s sooo close. Attached Images __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD



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