The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board > 67-72 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-02-2013, 02:57 AM   #351
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Finally an update from me been meaning to for the past few days but I guess it was still in development anyway here goes.

I was able to finally put my brackets onto my newly polished outer Grille shell so she certainly looks perty now just waiting for my inner to be resprayed since I sanded it down a bit going metallic silver same paint as my wood bed slats just wont be shiny so no clear for that. Was thinking about writing up a full how-to on riveting it together when it's pulled apart since I found nothing on the site that supports putting new ones or re-done grille's back together pretty straightforward but wanted to throw my twist into it thoughts??

To my knowledge my tailgate is on it's way to having some sealer on it by sunday or possibly late Saturday night I'll be grabbing pictures tmrw of that process. Just got my factory assembly manual so I'm going to look for the exact hole locations for the the rear trim on the gate and bezels.

Now here's the goodies I got a cigarette lighter assembly since mine was missing and I like the fact that most of my truck works now so I'm buttoning up the last few things on it per say the factory steering wheel I just bought to restore next week along with factory door panel inserts (going black on these to see what they look like in my interior chrome trim) and also still looking for thee best headliner to put into this durn roof of mine since I have the dimensions and trim to do so now.

Minor stuff I finally changed my fuel filter to a visible to see if gunk is getting to the carb thankfully she's clean so far and also replaced all of my plugs since well the pictures says a thousand words.

Thanks for looking in I'll keep in touch through the weekend if possible and should really have some interesting stuff by next week or so






__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2013, 03:13 AM   #352
Mike Bradbury
Registered User
 
Mike Bradbury's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: San Diego California
Posts: 1,316
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Those plugs look a bit oily on the threads. Do you have a leaky valve cover?
__________________
I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale

Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961

Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583
Mike Bradbury is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2013, 03:17 AM   #353
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

yes I'm having issues with getting my covers to seal the best way. This last round is the best I've had it but it's still getting out somewhere even gooped up with black urethane to get any bad spots on the covers themselves.
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2013, 03:35 AM   #354
Mike Bradbury
Registered User
 
Mike Bradbury's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: San Diego California
Posts: 1,316
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Bummer I had issues with leaks when I first rebuilt my engine and went through three different types of rubber gaskets before I landed on Mr. Gasket extra thick cork/rubber gaskets. I was surprised tat they performed better than the rubber seals but they stopped the leak. I have T handles and would turn them each week just a bit to finally seat them. took about a month before they stopped needing another turn.
__________________
I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale

Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961

Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583
Mike Bradbury is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2013, 03:46 AM   #355
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Hmm high end low end? I've never used cork before and I have re-usable rubber ones on right now I can't stand the leaking and would like it gone before show season starts
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2013, 04:21 AM   #356
Mike Bradbury
Registered User
 
Mike Bradbury's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: San Diego California
Posts: 1,316
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

I would not say they are high end but they are not low end either. I got them at Auto Zone. I was ready to try anything since I was washing my new rebuild with 30 weight every time I turned the engine on. I did not use any sealer just put them on the top of the heads them clamped them down. You have to take some time and align them just right on the head so they do not slip off while tightening the valve cover. My valve covers do not have a lip, just a flat piece of powder coated aluminum, so slippage was an issue.
__________________
I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale

Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961

Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583
Mike Bradbury is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2013, 09:15 AM   #357
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

If your using steel valve covers make sure the sealing flanges are flat and level. Another words make sure that there are no high spots. Over the years many people have probably had their hands in those covers and they can get pretty beat up. I have had very good luck with the Felpro permatorque vc gaskets. They are thick and have a little metal ring where the bolts go through so that you can't over torque them.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2013, 01:58 PM   #358
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Mine are a newer brand something like you see at the swap meets or in the books with Chevrolet written across the top. They have a lip but it has chipped areas around that lip. Shawn I believe I'm running a similar gasket as you are where the metal flange is surrounded by rubber. I shouldn't have an issue with cork ones since I have somewhat of a lip so maybe I need to try some and be sure not to over tighten
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2013, 02:46 PM   #359
project 67 sub
Account Suspended
 
project 67 sub's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere
Posts: 3,938
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

looking like crap, keep up the good work..........BRO! jk jk lmao its looking good lol
project 67 sub is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2013, 11:35 PM   #360
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Quote:
Originally Posted by project 67 sub View Post
looking like crap, keep up the good work..........BRO! jk jk lmao its looking good lol
thanks brother man

Just got my insert panels in tonight so I'll begin the stripping process of the old wood grain and I'm going to either black them out and have polished trim around the edges or go wild and try to recreate the wood grain
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2013, 12:32 AM   #361
project 67 sub
Account Suspended
 
project 67 sub's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere
Posts: 3,938
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

no problem and i vote for the black with the trim around them polished
project 67 sub is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2013, 12:36 AM   #362
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Quote:
Originally Posted by NewType72 View Post
Mine are a newer brand something like you see at the swap meets or in the books with Chevrolet written across the top. They have a lip but it has chipped areas around that lip. Shawn I believe I'm running a similar gasket as you are where the metal flange is surrounded by rubber. I shouldn't have an issue with cork ones since I have somewhat of a lip so maybe I need to try some and be sure not to over tighten
Posted via Mobile Device
Maybe its the covers. I had very good luck with those gaskets, but I had Mickey Thompson valve covers on that engine.
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2013, 12:53 AM   #363
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Quote:
Originally Posted by shawno72 View Post
Maybe its the covers. I had very good luck with those gaskets, but I had Mickey Thompson valve covers on that engine.
I'm starting to think the same which is a complete bummer because i modeled the look of this engine after these covers literally bought them first before the main parts. I may have to grab some cork gaskets tmrw morning and do a quick swap and wash before the big game

and thanks Eric that's one vote for the black with original silver stripe and polished trim around it
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2013, 05:03 AM   #364
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Big thanks to KrazyRay here on the board for selling me these door panels here's the current ideal design for them at this point thanks to my lovely girlfriend and her artistic photo-editing skills

__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2013, 09:32 AM   #365
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

I like it Dylan, is the center going to be carpeted or something?
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-03-2013, 02:13 PM   #366
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

No I'm going to strip the panels wood grain off and paint them with something that'll match the semi gloss black on the glove box door for now. Then ill recreate the silver embossed strip and polish the trim rings to accent it
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2013, 02:45 AM   #367
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Mike are these the gaskets you were speaking of???
#175 which are 3/16" thick

or these?? #179 which are 5/16" thick


Going to pick some up tmrw from my O'reilly store down my street they've done excellent service with me nothing against Autozone
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2013, 03:49 PM   #368
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Bump for Mike Bradbury on these cork gaskets
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2013, 04:10 PM   #369
shawno72
C/10 junkie
 
shawno72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stockton Ca
Posts: 9,093
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

I would say go with the thicker ones.
__________________
Shawn

70 LWB C10 current driver/project
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051
68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520
72 LWB C10 Sold
71 LWB C10 Sold
68 LWB C10 CST Sold


http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k

My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"
shawno72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2013, 04:15 PM   #370
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

I was leaning that way as well guess I wouldn't mind seeing brown cork over black sludge lol
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2013, 06:23 PM   #371
project 67 sub
Account Suspended
 
project 67 sub's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere
Posts: 3,938
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Lol. i vote thicker ones as well
Posted via Mobile Device
project 67 sub is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-04-2013, 06:28 PM   #372
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Alright 2 votes is good enough for me ill grab some on my way home and change them out tonight after I wash the motor of all it's sludge
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-05-2013, 03:19 AM   #373
Mike Bradbury
Registered User
 
Mike Bradbury's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: San Diego California
Posts: 1,316
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Sorry I have been at work all day today, long day with two jobs and I am just seeing this, they look similar although the pic was pretty small, Mine were closer to 3/8 thick. But I really dont think it was the thickness but more the composition that was fix. Just remember that they will compress for a bit after install. so be ready to turn 1/4 or 1/2 more as needed.
__________________
I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale

Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961

Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583
Mike Bradbury is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-05-2013, 03:47 AM   #374
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

No problem business is understood over the hobbies anyway I picked them up and went ahead an installed them tonight just snugged right now ill check them when I get to work in the morning (10 mile drive) I got new grommets as well to see if they could help since I saw my breather was soaked as well as the top of the cover may get a new PVC valve as well just to be sure. Now I'm fortunate enough to have a header leak all bolts are tight hope it's not cracked
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-05-2013, 03:55 AM   #375
502ms
Registered User
 
502ms's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,523
Re: 1972 Chevy p/u NewType Build

Fingers crossed!
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Best Regards,
Leon M.
502ms is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
1972 chevy c10, cheyenne super, rebuild, restoration, showtruck


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:07 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com