What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I have to say my shoulders hurt from driving the truck around town . Forget parallel parking with this truck . Might go with a 215/80r16 front tire less contact patch area .

With all the work you do, like harvesting firewood, I would think that your shoulder muscles would be plenty strong. Maybe it's a different set of muscles?

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Would have to change the whole rear . The Eaton HO 52 will not accept a gear higher than 3.91 I believe and it’s hard to find them .

I forgot it was a C/20. However 3.91 would be better than 4.57.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I forgot it was a C/20. However 3.91 would be better than 4.57.

Like hens teeth to find a good set. I’ve looked for 4 years . I have a line on a Dana 60 out of a 72 with a set 3.73 Detroit locker . Getting it here is another story .

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

With all the work you do, like harvesting firewood, I would think that your shoulder muscles would be plenty strong. Maybe it's a different set of muscles?

Much different set of muscles . Lifting wood and pulling a wheel I noticed when I did the turn switch that the upper bearing is missing a couple of balls . It’s making noise when I try to turn it at slow speed . But I don’t think it’s making any harder . But I’ll change it out and see

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Like hens teeth to find a good set. I’ve looked for 4 years . I have a line on a Dana 60 out of a 72 with a set 3.73 Detroit locker . Getting it here is another story .

I was gonna say, if you're cracking the pumpkin open for a gear change, you might as well get a posi unit too.

''Stretch'' Stepsides are pretty rare too. Most of the Stepsides I see are Model 10s.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I was gonna say, if you're cracking the pumpkin open for a gear change, you might as well get a posi unit too.

''Stretch'' Stepsides are pretty rare too. Most of the Stepsides I see are Model 10s.

Come to think 🤔 of it I’ve haven’t come across a 20 stepper . Long 10s yes

['68OrangeSunshine]

As I recall from the info packet from Chevrolet Heritage, GM tended to make the shortbed stepside trucks half-ton, and the longbed ones three quarters.
But if a buyer specified he wanted a longbed half-ton, or a shortbed 3/4 ton, they were more than happy to build it for him.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

As I recall from the info packet from Chevrolet Heritage, GM tended to make the shortbed stepside trucks half-ton, and the longbed ones three quarters.
But if a buyer specified he wanted a longbed half-ton, or a shortbed 3/4 ton, they were more than happy to build it for him.

Short bed 20?

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Short bed 20?

Don't remember ever seeing one, but theoretically possible.

[TxGary]

Installed LED bulbs in dash cluster, now I can see the guages at night. Also installed a 15" steering wheel.

[72c20customcamper]

LEDs look good . I put red lights in my cars think I’ll do the same with the truck

[72c20customcamper]

Checked all the bed bolts after I drove it a few hundred miles a couple did loosen up a bit while I was under it I adding a couple more ground straps. Took the shift arm out painted it and the boot retainer ring . Put the boot back in to have to do a little every day .

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by TxGary

Installed LED bulbs in dash cluster, now I can see the guages at night. Also installed a 15" steering wheel.

Great choice on the LEDS and steering wheel. I think have the same LEDs in my truck.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by TxGary

Installed LED bulbs in dash cluster, now I can see the guages at night. Also installed a 15" steering wheel.

those LEDs look fantastic do you have a part # and which supplier you purchased from ?
thanks

[67olds]

Pulled out the old vinyl, cleaned up some light surface rust, installed sound deadener and carpet. Now just to clean up, but thrilled with the feel of the interior with carpet versus the old flooring. Pictures aren't cooperating at the moment...

[TxGary]

Originally Posted by zicc1835

those LEDs look fantastic do you have a part # and which supplier you purchased from ?
thanks

SYL 194LEDBP2 Bought them at O'reilly Auto Parts. 2 pak. They make a big differance.

[zicc1835]

Thank you

[Micmac]

I think I'll copy you guys with the LED's in my C-30 Dump Truck great idea! After all these years on here I learn something new almost every day from the geniuses (sincerely) on this forum.

[OregonNed]

One of my Heater hoses had an annoying drip, so I upgraded both with new clamps - silicone style instead of the ones I had.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by OregonNed

One of my Heater hoses had an annoying drip, so I upgraded both with new clamps - silicone style instead of the ones I had.

Ned, could you tell us more about your clamps?
Source, price, P/N, close-ups...

They do look cool.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by TxGary

SYL 194LEDBP2 Bought them at O'reilly Auto Parts. 2 pak. They make a big differance.

one last question how many did you put in you talk about a 2 pack how many did you put in the cluster I know it takes 9 all together?

[TxGary]

it only takes 4

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by TxGary

it only takes 4

thanks again.....

[Grumpy old man]

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Ned, could you tell us more about your clamps?
Source, price, P/N, close-ups...

They do look cool.

I liked them too , They are stainless T-bolt clamps ,This picture shows me mocking them up ,I found them on Amazon . I bought 4" ones for my 4" cowl induction hose

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=t+bolt+ba...sl_te9m1vveb_e

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I liked them too , They are stainless T-bolt clamps ,This picture shows me mocking them up ,I found them on Amazon . I bought 4" ones for my 4" cowl induction hose

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=t+bolt+ba...sl_te9m1vveb_e

Thanks, Grumpy.