What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 161 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66clow · 07-17-2016, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Sparkplug holders

Are your heater core's inlet and outlet tubes sealed around with caulk?[/QUOTE]

It is some type of rubber caulking. the po said it is leaking around the bottom inlet. Hadn't gotten around to check it out. I think it is some work to get it out.

**special-K** · 07-17-2016, 08:18 PM

Put heads on. Discovered one bent push rod. Put headers on and spark plugs in. Went to a buddy's and got push rod for tomorrow to hopefully button up.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-17-2016, 08:40 PM

Spent 3.5 hours cleaning my window regulators, only to confirm the LH side is what I figured it was, no good.

VWNate1 · 07-17-2016, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 66clow

You live in so cal like me and giving windshield wiper advise? Lol You only use them maybe twice a year

good advice tho.

Yes , because I grew up Down East where it rains constantly year 'round...

I also travel a lot so I use the Rain-X & wipers whenever I leave So. Cal.

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OregonNed · 07-18-2016, 01:09 AM

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

Econman · 07-18-2016, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

Love the color, Nate!

Possmguts · 07-18-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

very nice... what kind of treatment did you do in the inner bed sides between the panels? Im in bed tear down mode right now...Going from steel to wood

hamjet · 07-18-2016, 07:41 PM

Changed the front wheel bearings, races, and wb seal today. for the last couple of weeks I was getting a slight vibration at 55 mph and a 'chirp' or click every once in a while. thought maybe a U joint but decided to check wheel bearings 1st. no clicking and no more vibrations. happy dance..

In The Ten Ring · 07-18-2016, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 66clow

Are your heater core's inlet and outlet tubes sealed around with caulk?

It is some type of rubber caulking. the po said it is leaking around the bottom inlet. Hadn't gotten around to check it out. I think it is some work to get it out.[/QUOTE]

Oh gosh, the heater core was leaking so instead of fixing the leak, he just hid it. Geeze Louise!

The heater core isn't really that big of a deal to take off, I did it, but you really need at least 1 other person. Take pics as you go and label everything.

I am about to reassemble mine.

In The Ten Ring · 07-18-2016, 09:19 PM

I made some progress today: I was over at my parents' house anyway so I cut out the bracket that will hold my replacement windshield washer pump. I wanted to cut it out of 1/8" steel but dad suggested I use 1/8" aluminum since he had some scrap and it would be easier to cut.

I used my Dremel tool and although the piece ended up a bit bigger than the template (usually does, right?) I think it will work fine. I am going to place it up against the washer bottle bracket tomorrow to check the bolt holes and then finish the project.

**GR8-68** · 07-19-2016, 10:02 PM

Went in my air conditioned shop and sand blasted some of my small parts. Some progress is good progress

VWNate1 · 07-20-2016, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

Went in my air conditioned shop and sand blasted some of my small parts. Some progress is good progress

AC ~ in a Shop .

Next you'll be telling me they have HEATERS

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**GR8-68** · 07-20-2016, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

AC ~ in a Shop .

Next you'll be telling me they have HEATERS

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It is a small utility shop, I can't afford a garage yet

custom10nut · 07-20-2016, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 66clow

Are your heater core's inlet and outlet tubes sealed around with caulk?

It is some type of rubber caulking. the po said it is leaking around the bottom inlet. Hadn't gotten around to check it out. I think it is some work to get it out.[/QUOTE]

If you have water coming out of your lower fitting, then most likely your heater core is leaking.
To answer the caulking question? I don't know, mine doesn't have it, but also doesn't mean it was never there.i would think from your picture, that a black silicon sealer would work.

Hopefully one of the experts has answer

VWNate1 · 07-20-2016, 11:55 AM

I'm no expert but the black foam stuff is still available , I see it on Dealer and higher end HVAC Shop's repair works .

The heater core isn't difficult to replace , it's just takes a bit of time and your attention , you'll find leaves and debris in the heater box and plenums plus the diverter flap will be rusty , easy to clean and lube so it works like new again .
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Keeping the heater core connected is an important part of the overall cooling system , take the time to reconnect it and do a nice job of it , you'll get zero heat bleed into the cab in Summer .

VWNate1 · 07-20-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

It is a small utility shop, I can't afford a garage yet

Larry ~ don't crush my dreams here , O.K.

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I grew up Down East where Garages were always cold and wet (yes , even the Dealer and Service Station ones) , moved Way Out West and was amazed and pleased to see Mechanics working out side of any building , on an in ground hoist over *perfect* flat and smooth Concrete....

I'm an old geezer now and I still work out side on a cement slab out side albeit with a canvas canopy overhead these days .

An air conditioned shop is but a dream for me, always will be .

un4gvn! · 07-21-2016, 12:38 AM

This is what I do with old rusted, wrecked, dented, discarded hoods. I can unbolt this scoop from the underneath and run with out it. This scoop is made of all hood. Can you see the sections from hoods?
I tried everything to straighten out these pictures.

CST10 · 07-21-2016, 01:05 PM

Nice looking scoops. Great idea too.

Andy4639 · 07-21-2016, 02:58 PM

Here you go!
Those are nice and metal too! Cool.

**ohboy321** · 07-23-2016, 07:05 PM

Finished installing rebuilt steering gear, and painted the driver side fender with rattle cans (was black primer). Also painted the bumper white and the grill trim/bezels silver...all were painted a redish color many owners ago.

The steering gear made a huge difference. I painted the fender a jeep orange...all I can say is it isn't black anymore. I try to do a few cosmetic things every weekend.

everettelane · 07-23-2016, 08:29 PM

Ordered my new wiring harness, Looks like a pretty well put together kit I know its better than my existing one. American Autowire 1969-72 Chevy Pickup Truck Wiring Harness Kit 510089

Possmguts · 07-24-2016, 10:01 AM

Got these at the swap meet this weekend... Still not too sure about them. Wonder what doing them completely black would look like? Doing them the orange body color would probably be a bit much, but all black might work... thoughts?

magwakeenercew2jh · 07-24-2016, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Got these at the swap meet this weekend... Still not too sure about them. Wonder what doing them completely black would look like? Doing them the orange body color would probably be a bit much, but all black might work... thoughts?

Ha! You asked this crew form thoughts? Dangerous, P.G.!!

I know what *I'd* do....So, that's as good as I can say.

I'd not put a ton of energy into them...Wash 'em and clean 'em up a little, get rid of the raised white lettering on the tires, and then run 'em.

Later, if I liked what they looked like, I get some fat tires for 'em (if the ones on there need to be replaced for size/tread reasons).

Don't have time this a.m. to "do it right". But in a minute, I'll post your rendering with a quickie install on the rear.

https://magwa.smugmug.com/DrivewayRAT-32015/i-4fmKrWb

RickDeVon · 07-24-2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks.

Very nice blue...you got a name and paint code...

Possmguts · 07-24-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

Ha! You asked this crew form thoughts? Dangerous, P.G.!!

I know what *I'd* do....So, that's as good as I can say.

I'd not put a ton of energy into them...Wash 'em and clean 'em up a little, get rid of the raised white lettering on the tires, and then run 'em.

Later, if I liked what they looked like, I get some fat tires for 'em (if the ones on there need to be replaced for size/tread reasons).

Don't have time this a.m. to "do it right". But in a minute, I'll post your rendering with a quickie install on the rear.

https://magwa.smugmug.com/DrivewayRAT-32015/i-4fmKrWb

lol.. I know, Im a glutin for punishment... but with the truck being a full frame off and still has a ways to go, they wont be ran on it without being restored first. I can have my tires mounted on 2 of them so I can at least get an idea before I dive full in I guess..

07-17-2016, 08:18 PM	#4002
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Put heads on. Discovered one bent push rod. Put headers on and spark plugs in. Went to a buddy's and got push rod for tomorrow to hopefully button up. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-17-2016, 08:40 PM	#4003
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Spent 3.5 hours cleaning my window regulators, only to confirm the LH side is what I figured it was, no good. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-18-2016, 01:09 AM	#4005
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II A friend and I finally finished prepping the inner bedsides, front panel, inner fenders and rear wheel housings. We finished it off with my bright blue metallic paint. Now ready for the new red oak bed in a couple weeks. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

07-18-2016, 07:41 PM	#4008
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Changed the front wheel bearings, races, and wb seal today. for the last couple of weeks I was getting a slight vibration at 55 mph and a 'chirp' or click every once in a while. thought maybe a U joint but decided to check wheel bearings 1st. no clicking and no more vibrations. happy dance.. __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

07-18-2016, 09:19 PM	#4010
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I made some progress today: I was over at my parents' house anyway so I cut out the bracket that will hold my replacement windshield washer pump. I wanted to cut it out of 1/8" steel but dad suggested I use 1/8" aluminum since he had some scrap and it would be easier to cut. I used my Dremel tool and although the piece ended up a bit bigger than the template (usually does, right?) I think it will work fine. I am going to place it up against the washer bottle bracket tomorrow to check the bolt holes and then finish the project.

07-19-2016, 10:02 PM	#4011
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went in my air conditioned shop and sand blasted some of my small parts. Some progress is good progress __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-20-2016, 11:55 AM	#4015
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I'm no expert but the black foam stuff is still available , I see it on Dealer and higher end HVAC Shop's repair works . The heater core isn't difficult to replace , it's just takes a bit of time and your attention , you'll find leaves and debris in the heater box and plenums plus the diverter flap will be rusty , easy to clean and lube so it works like new again . . Keeping the heater core connected is an important part of the overall cooling system , take the time to reconnect it and do a nice job of it , you'll get zero heat bleed into the cab in Summer . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

07-21-2016, 12:38 AM	#4017
un4gvn! Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Latrobe, Pa. 15650 Posts: 350	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II This is what I do with old rusted, wrecked, dented, discarded hoods. I can unbolt this scoop from the underneath and run with out it. This scoop is made of all hood. Can you see the sections from hoods? I tried everything to straighten out these pictures. Attached Images Last edited by un4gvn!; 07-21-2016 at 12:40 AM. Reason: to straighten pictures

07-21-2016, 01:05 PM	#4018
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Nice looking scoops. Great idea too. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

07-21-2016, 02:58 PM	#4019
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Here you go! Those are nice and metal too! Cool. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-23-2016, 07:05 PM	#4020
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 283	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished installing rebuilt steering gear, and painted the driver side fender with rattle cans (was black primer). Also painted the bumper white and the grill trim/bezels silver...all were painted a redish color many owners ago. The steering gear made a huge difference. I painted the fender a jeep orange...all I can say is it isn't black anymore. I try to do a few cosmetic things every weekend. Attached Images

07-23-2016, 08:29 PM	#4021
everettelane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cleveland Texas Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ordered my new wiring harness, Looks like a pretty well put together kit I know its better than my existing one. American Autowire 1969-72 Chevy Pickup Truck Wiring Harness Kit 510089

07-24-2016, 10:01 AM	#4022
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got these at the swap meet this weekend... Still not too sure about them. Wonder what doing them completely black would look like? Doing them the orange body color would probably be a bit much, but all black might work... thoughts? Attached Images __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8



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