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Shyguy · 04-03-2012, 11:56 PM

Here is a few pictures of the '67 swb GMC I helped my son put the hood on yesterday.

My son is in the background of one of the pictures taking a picture with his cell phone.

wrwelton · 04-05-2012, 08:20 AM

Well its time to work on the grill. I removed the center and coated it with oven cleaner. Wow that stuff works great. I have sanded it down with 600 grit where scratches were bad and now I am sanding it with 800 grit, wet sanding the whole way. I think I will go with 1000 grit and see how it looks. I am putting the windshield and slider in this weekend. Should be stasrring the truck next week.

aventur1 · 04-05-2012, 08:35 AM

Guess I did not know you could sand the grill to shine like that by wet sanding using 800 to 1000 sand paper....looks nice good job.

wrwelton · 04-05-2012, 06:18 PM

It still needs to be buffed. I painted around headlights today and working on plastic grill. Anyone know if I should paint leading edge of plastic grill.

redmonster · 04-05-2012, 08:43 PM

upper and lower radiator hoses, replace radiator, water pump,thermostat, wire harness from fuse block

trying to get the temp gauge to work

picked this up monday

redmonster · 04-05-2012, 08:47 PM

67-68 original chevy blue steering wheel

bollybib · 04-05-2012, 10:16 PM

The driver side lock mechanism was stuck so I lubed everything and found a broken spring in the door handle. The lock & handle work fine now even with the busted spring.

Next up is a headlight warning buzzer (NAPA 7821637).

**67cheby** · 04-06-2012, 11:07 PM

Nice
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PAWS 72 · 04-07-2012, 12:55 AM

Cleaned her up good for the first show of the year.I'll take some pics of what is there and post them.

Where do you post pics of the shows? Here or somewhere else?

cpisani70@aol.com · 04-07-2012, 08:03 AM

Decided it was time to tackle some tranny leaks! I have been working on these trucks for years but transmissions are one place I'm very weak at , that said I'm very happy with the result. The truck is a 71 C-20 402/400 , leak at the modulator so I pulled it and when I called the local parts store they had one in stock and it was $6 so that was a no brainer! Next came the speedo assembly, I managed to remove it without breaking anything, brought the whole thing to a tranny shop where they put all new seals in it right there and charged me $10, so both leaks were repaired the same day for under $30 without breaking anything! I know this is long winded but seldom do things go this smooth.
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longbed67 · 04-07-2012, 09:44 AM

Wasnt today... but Thursday night I dropped in the motor and trans!

88fordf150 · 04-07-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

Wasnt today... but Thursday night I dropped in the motor and trans!

Wow! Looks like thats going to be one hot little 6.

68GMCCustom · 04-07-2012, 11:07 AM

yesterday I completed 90% of the new efi fuel system. I had to add a return and make some fitting/end changes, which ultimately wound up in my removing all the 1/2" aluminum tube and -8 AN fittings and s.s. hose...and replacing with -6 AN s.s. hose and fittings.

today..finish the fuel system, install a few sensors...and on to wiring!

dukcaln · 04-07-2012, 11:25 AM

found a plug wire resting on the header...... nice burnt wire so I replaced with a longer set that can actually route better..... running pretty good so wonder how long that was going on!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**oldgold70c10** · 04-07-2012, 11:28 AM

Finished testing my modified speedometer.

bollybib · 04-07-2012, 04:13 PM

I installed a lights on warning buzzer.

aventur1 · 04-07-2012, 04:37 PM

bollybib
So do you wire to chime then to lights?

JHT67 · 04-07-2012, 04:46 PM

Put on my temp historical tag and insurance, so now I'm legal, then off to the grocery store for a short cruise.

Mrcustom · 04-07-2012, 04:48 PM

Got it installed, Finishing up all the little things

jrdv · 04-07-2012, 06:52 PM

Test fit some smoothies I bought from a board member.
They aren't going on this truck, but I wanted to see what they looked like.

They will be going on the red GMC one of these days! Just waiting on a 4/6 drop and some other goodies.

It looks like I need a taller wider tire for the back. I guess a 275/45/20 will have to work since the rims are 8.5" wide.

**67cheby** · 04-07-2012, 09:34 PM

Looks great !
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jjtackleberry · 04-07-2012, 10:33 PM

Installed new bumper, and tag light.

Working on tach dash and new exhaust

Shortnwide4x4 · 04-07-2012, 10:52 PM

I installed this leather seat from a late model burban.

wrwelton · 04-08-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shortnwide4x4

I installed this leather seat from a late model burban.

looks a lot like mine. good score.

KY Colonel · 04-08-2012, 02:04 AM

Had a high beam out so I installed new headlights. I haven't done anything with the wiring but thought I'd try silverstar headlights anyway...HUGE difference!!!

04-03-2012, 11:56 PM	#1
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Here is a few pictures of the '67 swb GMC I helped my son put the hood on yesterday. My son is in the background of one of the pictures taking a picture with his cell phone. Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E. Last edited by Shyguy; 04-04-2012 at 12:12 AM. Reason: add more pictures

04-05-2012, 08:20 AM	#2
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well its time to work on the grill. I removed the center and coated it with oven cleaner. Wow that stuff works great. I have sanded it down with 600 grit where scratches were bad and now I am sanding it with 800 grit, wet sanding the whole way. I think I will go with 1000 grit and see how it looks. I am putting the windshield and slider in this weekend. Should be stasrring the truck next week. Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

04-05-2012, 08:35 AM	#3
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Guess I did not know you could sand the grill to shine like that by wet sanding using 800 to 1000 sand paper....looks nice good job. __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

04-05-2012, 06:18 PM	#4
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today! It still needs to be buffed. I painted around headlights today and working on plastic grill. Anyone know if I should paint leading edge of plastic grill. Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

04-05-2012, 08:43 PM	#5
redmonster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EL PASO,TEJAS Posts: 212	Re: What did you do to your truck today! upper and lower radiator hoses, replace radiator, water pump,thermostat, wire harness from fuse block trying to get the temp gauge to work picked this up monday Attached Images __________________ WITNESS Dont be like me be better than me

04-05-2012, 08:47 PM	#6
redmonster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: EL PASO,TEJAS Posts: 212	Re: What did you do to your truck today! 67-68 original chevy blue steering wheel __________________ WITNESS Dont be like me be better than me

04-05-2012, 10:16 PM	#7
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today! The driver side lock mechanism was stuck so I lubed everything and found a broken spring in the door handle. The lock & handle work fine now even with the busted spring. Next up is a headlight warning buzzer (NAPA 7821637). __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

04-06-2012, 11:07 PM	#8
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-07-2012, 12:55 AM	#9
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cleaned her up good for the first show of the year.I'll take some pics of what is there and post them. Where do you post pics of the shows? Here or somewhere else?

04-07-2012, 08:03 AM	#10
cpisani70@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wallingford CT Posts: 260	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Decided it was time to tackle some tranny leaks! I have been working on these trucks for years but transmissions are one place I'm very weak at , that said I'm very happy with the result. The truck is a 71 C-20 402/400 , leak at the modulator so I pulled it and when I called the local parts store they had one in stock and it was $6 so that was a no brainer! Next came the speedo assembly, I managed to remove it without breaking anything, brought the whole thing to a tranny shop where they put all new seals in it right there and charged me $10, so both leaks were repaired the same day for under $30 without breaking anything! I know this is long winded but seldom do things go this smooth. Posted via Mobile Device

04-07-2012, 09:44 AM	#11
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Wasnt today... but Thursday night I dropped in the motor and trans! Attached Images __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

04-07-2012, 11:07 AM	#13
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: What did you do to your truck today! yesterday I completed 90% of the new efi fuel system. I had to add a return and make some fitting/end changes, which ultimately wound up in my removing all the 1/2" aluminum tube and -8 AN fittings and s.s. hose...and replacing with -6 AN s.s. hose and fittings. today..finish the fuel system, install a few sensors...and on to wiring! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

04-07-2012, 11:25 AM	#14
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: What did you do to your truck today! found a plug wire resting on the header...... nice burnt wire so I replaced with a longer set that can actually route better..... running pretty good so wonder how long that was going on!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

04-07-2012, 11:28 AM	#15
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04-07-2012, 04:13 PM	#16
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed a lights on warning buzzer. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911



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04-07-2012, 04:37 PM	#17
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: What did you do to your truck today! bollybib So do you wire to chime then to lights? __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

04-07-2012, 04:46 PM	#18
JHT67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 972	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put on my temp historical tag and insurance, so now I'm legal, then off to the grocery store for a short cruise. __________________ Going through life's daily grind, I can feel the effects of this physical body's fleeting days, But with a young spirit I look toward a brighter day, knowing that in the eyes of eternity, I am but a babe in the arms of my Lord.........

04-07-2012, 04:48 PM	#19
Mrcustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NPR florida Posts: 28	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got it installed, Finishing up all the little things Attached Images

04-07-2012, 06:52 PM	#20
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Test fit some smoothies I bought from a board member. They aren't going on this truck, but I wanted to see what they looked like. They will be going on the red GMC one of these days! Just waiting on a 4/6 drop and some other goodies. It looks like I need a taller wider tire for the back. I guess a 275/45/20 will have to work since the rims are 8.5" wide. Attached Images __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

04-07-2012, 09:34 PM	#21
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Looks great ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-07-2012, 10:33 PM	#22
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed new bumper, and tag light. Working on tach dash and new exhaust __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

04-07-2012, 10:52 PM	#23
Shortnwide4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 54	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed this leather seat from a late model burban.

04-08-2012, 02:04 AM	#25
KY Colonel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 45	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Had a high beam out so I installed new headlights. I haven't done anything with the wiring but thought I'd try silverstar headlights anyway...HUGE difference!!! Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Custom 427/TH400/PS/PB and a dash of badass! I was made in America, my truck was too...4 years before me.

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