Project "Just an Old Truck"

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by shawno72

I bought one from there as well and it has worked perfectly for well over a year.



One of the connections is 5/8" and one is 3/4"

Originally Posted by Xeen

Don't give up on replacing the heater core just because you got a bad replacement part have them order in another one and do it again.

Originally Posted by sgaylord

I agree with Xeen. Get a new part, it's the time of year where heaters are good to have. Even here in Florida!

Steve
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I was second guessing my self on the hoses, but I have 3/4 on the upper and 5/8 on the lower. If I do this again I am going to take the original down to the local radiator and a/c shop and have them refurb it. Seems like I might get a better product.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

I was second guessing my self on the hoses, but I have 3/4 on the upper and 5/8 on the lower. If I do this again I am going to take the original down to the local radiator and a/c shop and have them refurb it. Seems like I might get a better product.

I would say that depends on if the original one you pulled is a GM part or a aftermarket part, if its a GM part then yeah get it rebuilt, if its an aftermarket part then just get another aftermarket part to replace it.

[C10_ustacould]

Took my factory (Harrison) heater core to the radiator shop this morning, and they said I should order another new heater core, but from a different manufacturer. So, I will pick it up on my way home from work and see if Carquest can do any better...

On a positive note here is a pic from a little cruise we took a few weeks ago...

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

On a positive note here is a pic from a little cruise we took a few weeks ago...

Hey!!! Did you delete my truck out of the picture??!!!

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Hey!!! Did you delete my truck out of the picture??!!!

No Sir! It's worse, I never took a pic after you got there. I couldn't have gotten a good pic anyway with the crowd that gathered when you raised the hood!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

No Sir! It's worse, I never took a pic after you got there. I couldn't have gotten a good pic anyway with the crowd that gathered when you raised the hood!

I was just messin' with you.... Looks like the farm truck might be getting a "Kevin motor".......

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I was just messin' with you.... Looks like the farm truck might be getting a "Kevin motor".......

I knew it! Look how clean and shiny!

[sduckworth13]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

Took my factory (Harrison) heater core to the radiator shop this morning, and they said I should order another new heater core, but from a different manufacturer. So, I will pick it up on my home from work and see if Carquest can do any better...

On a positive note here is a pic from a little cruise we took a few weeks ago...

Funny thing, I would rather have your truck than any of those other cars or trucks parked on that row of vehicles. Your truck looks great!

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by gdavis

I like your shorty step side. I also board here in Fl. on the west coast call nature coast. I am sure that you are going to make this truck a show stopper. I will be following your build.

I am going to do my best, I have a long list of things I'd like to do. Many of them are small details that most people won't normally notice or care to fix. Stay tuned and I'll see if I can keep it interesting.

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Funny thing, I would rather have your truck than any of those other cars or trucks parked on that row of vehicles. Your truck looks great!

I agree. I often think about having a new camaro, but I wouldn't be happy. There are hundreds of them running around here, but just a few 67-72 C10s! Thanks for the compliment!

[sourkraut]

I agree but that grand national at the end would be a very close second for me. I love em both!

[Nobby]

Truck looks Great man...Is that a pic from P cola?

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Nobby

Truck looks Great man...Is that a pic from P cola?

Thanks! Yep, in front of Surf Burger on Pensacola Beach.
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[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by sourkraut

I agree but that grand national at the end would be a very close second for me. I love em both!

I have to agree with you on the grand national! those things are getting hard to find too.

[sgaylord]

Nice pic. Love the look

[Xeen]

Everytime I see this truck I cant get over how great the original body still is after 45 years.
Redonkulous.

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by sgaylord

Nice pic. Love the look

Originally Posted by Xeen

Everytime I see this truck I cant get over how great the original body still is after 45 years.
Redonkulous.

Thanks fellas! Although she is far from perfect, I feel really fortunate to have found this old girl.

[gringoloco]

Looks good! Time to change the avatar

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Looks good! Time to change the avatar

You're right, done!

[Rusbuilt]

Those wheels really look awesome!

[C10_ustacould]

Found the culprit... Filled heater-core and let it sit, and without any pressure water welled up at the base of the upper stand-pipe. New one (different manufacturer) will be here in the morning, so I'll try this one more time.

[Rusbuilt]

Good luck sir!

[C10_ustacould]

Heater-core replaced, rear end cleaned and ready to be assembled with a new Eaton Posi and Richmond 3.73:1 gear, pretty good days work so far. Next, I need to pull the transmission crossmember a lower the mount pad a little. When I raised it a few weeks ago, I went too high and the transmission is touching the body. Live and learn...

Pic of the rear end ready to go!

[shawno72]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

Heater-core replaced, rear end cleaned and ready to be assembled with a new Eaton Posi and Richmond 3.73:1 gear, pretty good days work so far. Next, I need to pull the transmission crossmember a lower the mount pad a little. When I raised it a few weeks ago, I went too high and the transmission is touching the body. Live and learn...

Pic of the rear end ready to go!

I think it should be under the bed

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by shawno72

I think it should be under the bed

Crap!! I new something was wrong... it was way too easy to install!

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

Heater-core replaced, rear end cleaned and ready to be assembled with a new Eaton Posi and Richmond 3.73:1 gear, pretty good days work so far. Next, I need to pull the transmission crossmember a lower the mount pad a little. When I raised it a few weeks ago, I went too high and the transmission is touching the body. Live and learn...

Do you have a "high hump" trans cover?