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

[OregonNed]

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Thanks, Grumpy.

Yes, Amazon for me too. I've ordered many for all of the hoses, including the main upper and lower radiator. They are actually pretty reasonable. I made sure to measure the smaller hoses to get the right millimeter range - the first ones were too small. Most of them I also polished up a bit on the buffing wheel

[kelz702]

I didn't do all this today. It took me a few weeks but I finally got these wheels on the truck. I bought an old set of f@>d wheels and had them powdercoated(cosmic white metallic). I took the truck to the wheel shop and had some firestones mounted and ballenced. Brought the truck home and slapped these hubcaps on. I'm calling it good for a little while

[kelz702]

Here's some more pictures:

[68bowtie]

Looks great

[Micmac]

Gotta Love the orange and white! Looks awesome

[Micmac]

Gotta Love the orange and white! Looks awesome

[Chevys4life]

Rims and tires always make a big difference.

[LNP]

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.

What do you think of the silicone hoses? Did you switch the radiator hoses as well or just the heater hoses?

[LNP]

Originally Posted by TxGary

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

Looks great. I too swaitch mine to led's and I have that steering wheel too. I switched my park, backup, and turn/brake lights to led's. They are real bright

[OregonNed]

Originally Posted by LNP

What do you think of the silicone hoses? Did you switch the radiator hoses as well or just the heater hoses?

I'm glad you called me on this, because in my research I assumed it had the silicone component - actually, EDPM rubber. As opposed to other hoses I had, it has a rubbery feel, (not smooth like the Goodyear Hose) - seems to be much better quality and sealing better.

[LNP]

Originally Posted by OregonNed

I'm glad you called me on this, because in my research I assumed it had the silicone component - actually, EDPM rubber. As opposed to other hoses I had, it has a rubbery feel, (not smooth like the Goodyear Hose) - seems to be much better quality and sealing better.

Cool thanks for the info I appreciate it

[zicc1835]

I got me E Brake pedal ready to install and decided to rebuild the kick panel vent door drilled out the rivets replaced with stainless screws and nylocs I powder coated it new gasket and installed it real nice tight fit easier than having the E-pedal in the way ....I guess

[Steeveedee]

^ Nice work! Back in my prime...

[72c20customcamper]

Tried the Eastwood brake line flairing tool for the first time to make a gas line for the 68 . Worked very well just need to get a holder clamp for the line so it doesn’t vibrate to much . I tried to replicate the oem as best I could but since I added an in-line it’s not factory correct

[HalfBrit]

Nice work!
+1 for the Eastwood flaring kit. As a certified tool junkie, I don't mind paying extra for something that gives quality results and makes the job easier.

[D.B]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Tried the Eastwood brake line flairing tool for the first time to make a gas line for the 68 . Worked very well just need to get a holder clamp for the line so it doesn’t vibrate to much . I tried to replicate the oem as best I could but since I added an in-line it’s not factory correct

X2 for the Eastwood Flaring tool. I use mine making up brake and fuel line. Flares come out looking machine made.

[72c20customcamper]

I bought it last year at the Carlisle truck show . Blew a line from the master to the block on the crossmember . Couldn’t get a line with the same fittings . So I bought a roll and used the old nuts . I bought a cheap flairing tool at Napa but then I went to the Eastwood booth and the guy bent and flaired the line for me . After I did one double flair I bought the tool

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by D.B

X2 for the Eastwood Flaring tool. I use mine making up brake and fuel line. Flares come out looking machine made.

x3 on this tool....

[1967GMCC20]

Drove it........ to the Dollar Store.

[72c20customcamper]

New bumper came today did a test fit prior to painting it. The fit is ok not factory but not terrible I did have to shim the brackets to make it somewhat acceptable . Don’t like the gap on the ends to the grill but if I pull it in the bumper hits the fender on both sides . Right side fits better than the left. Pretty much the way the bumper stamped is off . Ordered it from Jegs It’s a Golden Star brand most likely a rebrand

[yuccales]

Heater core project done. The cables got lubed and now are very smooth. Test drove, no leaks or coolant smell. New blower motor works great. Was happy with the core. Did not have to fight with the "bales" or customize in any way.

[zicc1835]

E Brake done finally

[CAMAROBOY68SS]

Made some more progress on my bucket seat swap. Im waiting on some hog ring pliers I ordered, but got the covers onto the foam and all tied down. Also doing a little final fitment of the frames and the homemade risers to be all done with those so once I get the covers hog ringed on, they can go in for the final time.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Made some more progress on my bucket seat swap. Im waiting on some hog ring pliers I ordered, but got the covers onto the foam and all tied down. Also doing a little final fitment of the frames and the homemade risers to be all done with those so once I get the covers hog ringed on, they can go in for the final time.

that's going to be sweet

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Made some more progress on my bucket seat swap. Im waiting on some hog ring pliers I ordered, but got the covers onto the foam and all tied down. Also doing a little final fitment of the frames and the homemade risers to be all done with those so once I get the covers hog ringed on, they can go in for the final time.

Looks good