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OregonNed · 08-29-2023, 10:57 AM

Parts are starting to arrive for my upcoming projects. Add to this my shock relocator kit, and lowering brackets for the front sway.

72c20customcamper · 08-30-2023, 09:06 AM

New shoes cylinders and hoses .

72c20customcamper · 08-30-2023, 01:40 PM

Today I made up some new lines for the 68 . Old lines were good but someone buggered up the fittings looked like they used vise grips to loosen them . I don’t use the flare tool all that much but it definitely makes life easier

LNP · 08-30-2023, 02:23 PM

I have that same flaring tool. It works great. Nice job on the bending.

**MySons68C20** · 08-30-2023, 02:28 PM

Nicely done Oregon!!

**paul blair** · 08-30-2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Today I made up some new lines for the 68 . Old lines were good but someone buggered up the fittings looked like they used vise grips to loosen them . I don’t use the flare tool all that much but it definitely makes life easier

Good job Mark...Your a one man band when it comes to mechanics!

72c20customcamper · 08-30-2023, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNP

I have that same flaring tool. It works great. Nice job on the bending.

The nickel copper lines make the bends easy I used the bending tools just for the sharp bends

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul blair

Good job Mark...You’re a one man band when it comes to mechanics!

There are many that run circles around me .

72c20customcamper · 08-30-2023, 06:13 PM

Went to Put on the parking brake cable on the stepper get it in and the end don’t fit the brake handle. Getting real tired of parts that aren’t right .I even cross checked the numbers before ordering it on several sites all said 67-68 trucks . Wondering how I’ll remedy it.

72c20customcamper · 08-30-2023, 06:40 PM

Well that was easier than I thought . Little grinding and a few slits and now I’ll just put a tack weld on the cut and it’s done . Took all of 15 minutes so far

D.B · 08-30-2023, 09:01 PM

Where there is a well there is a way!!

OregonNed · 08-31-2023, 01:15 PM

Jacked it up to remove the sway bar and install its lowering brackets. Then I might get going on the steering joints replacement.

Casper42 · 09-02-2023, 06:12 PM

Black Vinyl on a Cheyenne Super?

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Got in my new "custom" SPID from Jeff Lampe at the Out in the Shop today. I f**k up the first one, which I knew I would do one way or the other, so I am glad I was smart enough to have ordered two.

Jeff Lampe does fabulous work - I don't think there is anywhere else you can get a SPID that looks this close to original

Rich72C10 · 09-02-2023, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casper42

Black Vinyl on a Cheyenne Super?

That was on the original SPID and I am adding the Super bit to my truck (just need to add the fender badges). Here's a photo of the cab, the headliner is black too.

For reference, here is my original SPID

Here is the new to compare in one post

Today I add a "68-72 Chevy/GMC C10 Truck Chrome Ignition Switch Key Chain Scratch Guard" (KEY0849-386) from JLFabrication. Took forever to get it because it was back ordered. My keychain was really working a number on the dash paint.

In case anyone wants to get it or something else from JLFabricationn here's a coupon code: THANKYOU5

**RonWT** · 09-02-2023, 10:00 PM

Today was productive, I got a new hood seal installed, leaf guards under the cowling and another coat of sweet patina on her today. Even got rain X on all the glass.

Rich72C10 · 09-02-2023, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonWT

Today was productive, I got a new hood seal installed, leaf guards under the cowling and another coat of sweet patina on her today. Even got rain X on all the glass.

flip for you

**68bowtie** · 09-02-2023, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonWT

Today was productive, I got a new hood seal installed, leaf guards under the cowling and another coat of sweet patina on her today. Even got rain X on all the glass.

What a beauty

**68bowtie** · 09-03-2023, 01:52 AM

I got the fenders and grille bolted in loosely. I really need to get this back on the road, it’s sooo close.

**3757chevy** · 09-03-2023, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

That was on the original SPID and I am adding the Super bit to my truck (just need to add the fender badges). Here's a photo of the cab, the headliner is black too.

For reference, here is my original SPID

Here is the new to compare in one post

Today I add a "68-72 Chevy/GMC C10 Truck Chrome Ignition Switch Key Chain Scratch Guard" (KEY0849-386) from JLFabrication. Took forever to get it because it was back ordered. My keychain was really working a number on the dash paint.

In case anyone wants to get it or something else from JLFabricationn here's a coupon code: THANKYOU5

That looks good , I got one for the 'Burb and another for my Blazer. Neither one installed yet.

**3757chevy** · 09-03-2023, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

I got the fenders and grille bolted in loosely. I really need to get this back on the road, it’s sooo close.

Looking good.

External · 09-04-2023, 04:04 PM

Replaced the brake booster today.
Now it really stops! As soon as I'd start the truck, the pedal was sucked to the floor.

I was noticing the engine not running as smoothly, and it was a vacuum leak in the booster. Apparently, cause now it stops like it was new and the engine purrs like it should.

External · 09-04-2023, 04:05 PM

Replaced the brake booster today.
Now it really stops! As soon as I'd start the truck, the pedal was sucked to the floor. Came back up when I killed the engine.
Happy that's all it was.

I was noticing the engine not running as smoothly, and it was a vacuum leak in the booster. Apparently, cause now it stops like it was new and the engine purrs like it should.

**Speedracer39** · 09-04-2023, 05:03 PM

Installed a/c vents and radio.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 09-05-2023, 03:13 PM

finally buttoned up the last of my brake lines to complete quite possibly the longest disk brake conversion in history

72c20customcamper · 09-05-2023, 08:32 PM

Thought I buttoned up the 68 Goldens brakes . Bled the system no air in the system but the rears aren’t working properly I have firm brake peddle the rear is weak if I put it in drive at idle the Speedo goes to 15 mph hit the brake it slows to about 4 or 5mph . I ordered a new master as this one looks to be a rebuilt but it doesn’t look like the correct one . It is rectangular and has two equal rectangular reservoirs. I ordered a new Acdelco

72c20customcamper · 09-05-2023, 08:45 PM

The passenger front shoes were heat damaged the drum cut without an issue so that’s a plus . Had to use the grips to hold the old rear rubber brake hose fitting was buggered up so the line wrench didn’t hold , the hard line came right out without any issues as did all the rear lines . Love New Mexico trucks

08-29-2023, 10:57 AM	#4151
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Parts are starting to arrive for my upcoming projects. Add to this my shock relocator kit, and lowering brackets for the front sway. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-30-2023, 09:06 AM	#4152
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,633	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New shoes cylinders and hoses . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 09-03-2023 at 08:49 AM.

08-30-2023, 01:40 PM	#4153
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,633	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today I made up some new lines for the 68 . Old lines were good but someone buggered up the fittings looked like they used vise grips to loosen them . I don’t use the flare tool all that much but it definitely makes life easier Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-30-2023, 02:23 PM	#4154
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 430	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I have that same flaring tool. It works great. Nice job on the bending. __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

08-30-2023, 02:28 PM	#4155
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 924	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nicely done Oregon!!

08-30-2023, 06:13 PM	#4158
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,633	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Went to Put on the parking brake cable on the stepper get it in and the end don’t fit the brake handle. Getting real tired of parts that aren’t right .I even cross checked the numbers before ordering it on several sites all said 67-68 trucks . Wondering how I’ll remedy it. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-30-2023, 06:40 PM	#4159
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,633	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well that was easier than I thought . Little grinding and a few slits and now I’ll just put a tack weld on the cut and it’s done . Took all of 15 minutes so far Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-30-2023, 09:01 PM	#4160
D.B Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 517	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Where there is a well there is a way!!

08-31-2023, 01:15 PM	#4161
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Jacked it up to remove the sway bar and install its lowering brackets. Then I might get going on the steering joints replacement. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop Last edited by OregonNed; 08-31-2023 at 01:16 PM. Reason: spelling correction

09-02-2023, 10:00 PM	#4164
RonWT Active Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Cottonwood Ca Posts: 141	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today was productive, I got a new hood seal installed, leaf guards under the cowling and another coat of sweet patina on her today. Even got rain X on all the glass. Attached Images

09-03-2023, 01:52 AM	#4167
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,739	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I got the fenders and grille bolted in loosely. I really need to get this back on the road, it’s sooo close. Attached Images __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

09-04-2023, 04:04 PM	#4170
External Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Louisiana Posts: 185	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the brake booster today. Now it really stops! As soon as I'd start the truck, the pedal was sucked to the floor. I was noticing the engine not running as smoothly, and it was a vacuum leak in the booster. Apparently, cause now it stops like it was new and the engine purrs like it should. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander. Med Olive/White 350/200 ps,pb and Air Conditioning!

09-04-2023, 04:05 PM	#4171
External Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Louisiana Posts: 185	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the brake booster today. Now it really stops! As soon as I'd start the truck, the pedal was sucked to the floor. Came back up when I killed the engine. Happy that's all it was. I was noticing the engine not running as smoothly, and it was a vacuum leak in the booster. Apparently, cause now it stops like it was new and the engine purrs like it should. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander. Med Olive/White 350/200 ps,pb and Air Conditioning!

09-04-2023, 05:03 PM	#4172
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 595	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed a/c vents and radio. Attached Images

09-05-2023, 03:13 PM	#4173
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 561	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter finally buttoned up the last of my brake lines to complete quite possibly the longest disk brake conversion in history



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09-05-2023, 08:32 PM	#4174
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,633	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thought I buttoned up the 68 Goldens brakes . Bled the system no air in the system but the rears aren’t working properly I have firm brake peddle the rear is weak if I put it in drive at idle the Speedo goes to 15 mph hit the brake it slows to about 4 or 5mph . I ordered a new master as this one looks to be a rebuilt but it doesn’t look like the correct one . It is rectangular and has two equal rectangular reservoirs. I ordered a new Acdelco Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-05-2023, 08:45 PM	#4175
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,633	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The passenger front shoes were heat damaged the drum cut without an issue so that’s a plus . Had to use the grips to hold the old rear rubber brake hose fitting was buggered up so the line wrench didn’t hold , the hard line came right out without any issues as did all the rear lines . Love New Mexico trucks Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

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