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**3757chevy** · 09-03-2023, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

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

Looking good.

External · 09-04-2023, 04:04 PM

Replaced the brake booster today.
Now it really stops! As soon as I'd start the truck, the pedal was sucked to the floor.

I was noticing the engine not running as smoothly, and it was a vacuum leak in the booster. Apparently, cause now it stops like it was new and the engine purrs like it should.

External · 09-04-2023, 04:05 PM

Replaced the brake booster today.
Now it really stops! As soon as I'd start the truck, the pedal was sucked to the floor. Came back up when I killed the engine.
Happy that's all it was.

I was noticing the engine not running as smoothly, and it was a vacuum leak in the booster. Apparently, cause now it stops like it was new and the engine purrs like it should.

**Speedracer39** · 09-04-2023, 05:03 PM

Installed a/c vents and radio.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 09-05-2023, 03:13 PM

finally buttoned up the last of my brake lines to complete quite possibly the longest disk brake conversion in history

72c20customcamper · 09-05-2023, 08:32 PM

Thought I buttoned up the 68 Goldens brakes . Bled the system no air in the system but the rears aren’t working properly I have firm brake peddle the rear is weak if I put it in drive at idle the Speedo goes to 15 mph hit the brake it slows to about 4 or 5mph . I ordered a new master as this one looks to be a rebuilt but it doesn’t look like the correct one . It is rectangular and has two equal rectangular reservoirs. I ordered a new Acdelco

72c20customcamper · 09-05-2023, 08:45 PM

The passenger front shoes were heat damaged the drum cut without an issue so that’s a plus . Had to use the grips to hold the old rear rubber brake hose fitting was buggered up so the line wrench didn’t hold , the hard line came right out without any issues as did all the rear lines . Love New Mexico trucks

body bolt · 09-05-2023, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Love New Mexico trucks

We sure do!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-19-2023, 02:31 PM

Finished the engine bay, the battery proved a challenge to buy.

weq92f · 09-26-2023, 08:17 PM

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Took it out today on the first annual Goodguys Texas Hot Rod Week tour…

-klb

**K10-Kansas** · 09-10-2023, 08:14 PM

Not today but recently, put in all new drum brake components

Extended Power · 09-10-2023, 09:31 PM

Fuel, and coolant lines finished up.

**K10-Kansas** · 09-11-2023, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Extended Power

Fuel, and coolant lines finished up.

Those are good looking.

OregonNed · 09-11-2023, 11:55 AM

Wanted to get going on my list of projects, so I tucked up the front sway bar.

1967GMCC20 · 09-13-2023, 09:17 AM

Reverse lights without cutting M/T harness

72c20customcamper · 09-13-2023, 03:28 PM

New master on the 68 Golden . Everything is now new and she stops very well . I’m guessing the master cylinder the PO installed was the problem all along, stopped ok but the rears were not working correctly. I can now lock up all 4 in a panic stop . To shiny though for the truck

weq92f · 09-14-2023, 05:41 PM

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My Vintage Air 4 knob controller had its fan (off, lo, med, hi ) switch go loose last season...it would spin freely a quarter round before it "caught" and would click the switch. Well, just yesterday it let go completely and would just spin, not catch and actuate the 3 way switch.

Pulled it and found that each knob has a set screw. The fan knob's screw was backed all the way out! Easy fix and with a little loctite, it'll probably never happen again...

-klb

OregonNed · 09-14-2023, 06:28 PM

Truck is on jackstands, rear shocks removed, and will be doing the shock relocator kit this weekend

72c20customcamper · 09-14-2023, 09:14 PM

Fixed the trans detent on the 68 golden steering column . I couldn’t get the shift lever to pull back and it really didn’t like to go into gear or into park . Took it all apart it’s amazing how 55 year old grease turns into concrete . Had to clean everything with PB Blaster and a wire brush . Lubed it put it back together and now it works like it should .

**67 twins** · 09-15-2023, 01:14 AM

Replaced the 2 core radiator that was in the truck with a new 4 core from Summit. That plus a new thermostat & radiator cap, I should be running nice and cool now.

ghackett1 · 09-15-2023, 03:42 AM

Today I installed the tow hooks on my 68:

chewychevy67 · 09-16-2023, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghackett1

Today I installed the tow hooks on my 68:

I am debating putting these on my 2wd 67. Can you post more pictures of your truck with these on please at different angles?

ghackett1 · 09-17-2023, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

I am debating putting these on my 2wd 67. Can you post more pictures of your truck with these on please at different angles?

Yes, I’ll get a few more pics tomorrow..

ghackett1 · 09-24-2023, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

I am debating putting these on my 2wd 67. Can you post more pictures of your truck with these on please at different angles?

Here you go another tow hook pic on the 68:

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-24-2023, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ghackett1

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Here you go another tow hook pic on the 68:

I love to see an honest white face on a '68 Chevy.
Too many guys get repainted and don't tell the shop about the design year trim feature -- contrasting color nose -- and just get the face body color, like a '67.

09-04-2023, 04:04 PM	#2
External Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Louisiana Posts: 185	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the brake booster today. Now it really stops! As soon as I'd start the truck, the pedal was sucked to the floor. I was noticing the engine not running as smoothly, and it was a vacuum leak in the booster. Apparently, cause now it stops like it was new and the engine purrs like it should. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander. Med Olive/White 350/200 ps,pb and Air Conditioning!

09-04-2023, 04:05 PM	#3
External Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Louisiana Posts: 185	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the brake booster today. Now it really stops! As soon as I'd start the truck, the pedal was sucked to the floor. Came back up when I killed the engine. Happy that's all it was. I was noticing the engine not running as smoothly, and it was a vacuum leak in the booster. Apparently, cause now it stops like it was new and the engine purrs like it should. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander. Med Olive/White 350/200 ps,pb and Air Conditioning!

09-04-2023, 05:03 PM	#4
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 591	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed a/c vents and radio. Attached Images

09-05-2023, 03:13 PM	#5
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 451	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter finally buttoned up the last of my brake lines to complete quite possibly the longest disk brake conversion in history

09-05-2023, 08:32 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thought I buttoned up the 68 Goldens brakes . Bled the system no air in the system but the rears aren’t working properly I have firm brake peddle the rear is weak if I put it in drive at idle the Speedo goes to 15 mph hit the brake it slows to about 4 or 5mph . I ordered a new master as this one looks to be a rebuilt but it doesn’t look like the correct one . It is rectangular and has two equal rectangular reservoirs. I ordered a new Acdelco 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.

09-05-2023, 08:45 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The passenger front shoes were heat damaged the drum cut without an issue so that’s a plus . Had to use the grips to hold the old rear rubber brake hose fitting was buggered up so the line wrench didn’t hold , the hard line came right out without any issues as did all the rear lines . Love New Mexico trucks 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.

09-19-2023, 02:31 PM	#9
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,186	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished the engine bay, the battery proved a challenge to buy. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

09-26-2023, 08:17 PM	#10
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,010	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter . Took it out today on the first annual Goodguys Texas Hot Rod Week tour… -klb Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold Last edited by weq92f; 09-26-2023 at 10:13 PM.

09-10-2023, 08:14 PM	#11
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 481	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Not today but recently, put in all new drum brake components Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 manual cab. 76 4x4 chassis. Cut short frame. Carbureted Blueprint 350, automatic 700r4. ~ James

09-10-2023, 09:31 PM	#12
Extended Power Registered User Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Redcliff, Alberta Posts: 201	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Fuel, and coolant lines finished up. Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!"

09-11-2023, 11:55 AM	#14
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 Wanted to get going on my list of projects, so I tucked up the front sway bar. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

09-13-2023, 09:17 AM	#15
1967GMCC20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 185	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Reverse lights without cutting M/T harness Attached Images

09-13-2023, 03:28 PM	#16
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New master on the 68 Golden . Everything is now new and she stops very well . I’m guessing the master cylinder the PO installed was the problem all along, stopped ok but the rears were not working correctly. I can now lock up all 4 in a panic stop . To shiny though for the truck 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.

09-14-2023, 05:41 PM	#17
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,010	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter . My Vintage Air 4 knob controller had its fan (off, lo, med, hi ) switch go loose last season...it would spin freely a quarter round before it "caught" and would click the switch. Well, just yesterday it let go completely and would just spin, not catch and actuate the 3 way switch. Pulled it and found that each knob has a set screw. The fan knob's screw was backed all the way out! Easy fix and with a little loctite, it'll probably never happen again... -klb Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

09-14-2023, 06:28 PM	#18
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 Truck is on jackstands, rear shocks removed, and will be doing the shock relocator kit this weekend __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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09-14-2023, 09:14 PM	#19
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Fixed the trans detent on the 68 golden steering column . I couldn’t get the shift lever to pull back and it really didn’t like to go into gear or into park . Took it all apart it’s amazing how 55 year old grease turns into concrete . Had to clean everything with PB Blaster and a wire brush . Lubed it put it back together and now it works like it should . __________________ 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.

09-15-2023, 01:14 AM	#20
67 twins Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Herculaneum MO (20 minutes south of St. Louis Posts: 603	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the 2 core radiator that was in the truck with a new 4 core from Summit. That plus a new thermostat & radiator cap, I should be running nice and cool now. __________________ 67 C10 283 T5 swapped longbed fleetside = wife's daily driver 67 C20 292 (originally a 250)4speed longbed fleetside w/original wooden bed=my project truck 67 C10 283+.060 (so a 292 as well)T5 swapped longbed fleetside=my DD 72 C1500 Sierra Grande 350 TH350 longbed fleetside=wife's fair weather truck Can you tell we are fans of longbed fleetsides & 67s Chris

09-15-2023, 03:42 AM	#21
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 520	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today I installed the tow hooks on my 68: Attached Images

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