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

[Rust_never_sleeps]

I started her up and drove her to the gas station for the first time in a while. Turns out the gas gauge isn't faulted, she was just really close to empty
She backfired like a shotgun(yes she's tuned a little wonky) and I thought I might have caused the untimely demise of a woman next to me ;-)

[72c20customcamper]

In between working on the 72 I found this on the 85 . I’ve made 4 parts orders today .

[72c20customcamper]

On the 72 got the drivers side cab mounts out I found it’s easier to replace one side at a time . Resealed the transmission pan and test fit the new radiator . This is a Cold case I bought 5 years ago at the Syracuse nationals directly from the Cold case booth . I think with the shroud ,fans and harness I paid $225 . Fit was spot on.

[hdrolling]

Installed a 69 camaro front lower spoiler.

[Chevys4life]

Originally Posted by hdrolling

Installed a 69 camaro front lower spoiler.

Your truck has a nice stance and front spoiler adds a nice touch.

[hdrolling]

Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Your truck has a nice stance and front spoiler adds a nice touch.

Thanks, its painted now and blends in so much better.

Went out to a cruise in Fri night and another today and everyone said it looked really good.

[Rust_never_sleeps]

Appalachian Engineering for getting the car-whose-brand-shall-not-be-spoken into the garage solo
....after I moved the 70 onto the street(relevant content :-D )
When I get back to the Chevy, I have to start from the bottom with
points-->dwell-->timing-->carb tuning and then see if I can fidget the choke into a happy place or rebuild the Quad,
cuz she's a grumpy girl starting u and she's running on after I shut her off

[Steeveedee]

After a lot of talk on Rufas' thread about cooling system woes, I went out to see if the fan clutch Stocker posted in his link would help with clearance between the fan clutch and the radiator. I used to have to take the fan off to replace the belt. That's the way I got the truck. During said inspection, I noticed that the radiator (aftermarket) could be moved forward about 3/8" in the top brackets. There is now at least 5/8" clearance between the radiator and the clutch, plenty of room to slip a belt by. The clutch Stocker posted would be a better fit at some point, in terms of fan to shroud in/out recommendations. But I'm going to wait until the severe duty clutch fails, which, given how much I drive this truck any more, may be never. I have yet to road test it, but nothing interferes, so why would I do that? Idunno.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

Appalachian Engineering for getting the car-whose-brand-shall-not-be-spoken into the garage solo
....after I moved the 70 onto the street(relevant content :-D )
When I get back to the Chevy, I have to start from the bottom with
points-->dwell-->timing-->carb tuning and then see if I can fidget the choke into a happy place or rebuild the Quad,
cuz she's a grumpy girl starting u and she's running on after I shut her off

Man that little creeper seat has some strong wheel brakes

[Rust_never_sleeps]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Man that little creeper seat has some strong wheel brakes

It was also a poor-man's rowing machine yesterday ;-)

[weq92f]

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Finally sealed the driver side kick panel vent. PO installed a speaker in it and that sealed all but the top 2 inches and so I had a constant stream of outside air coming in while running down the road. Passenger side is sealed.

Very happy with the results as my A/C now has true recirculation. This is now allowing the thing to perform better and maybe not work as hard. For sure though, humid days will no longer freeze my evaporator!


Ambient temp at photo time: 91F

-Kevin

[72c20customcamper]

Coming along should be driving it tomorrow. I know putting all new cab and radiator bushings lift the body some but it’s really noticeable. Thinking maybe the aluminum heads took weight off the suspension ?

[1967GMCC20]

Former co-wirker and I. Drove my 67 truck to Hot Rod Power tour show in Hebron, Ohio.

US40 all the way. Yep... she has a deep gear. Followed, clocked speed, 40mph @2000 rpm.

[1967GMCC20]

Former co-worker and I (both retired same day) Drove my 67 truck to Hot Rod Power tour show in Hebron, Ohio.

US40 all the way. Yep... she has a deep gear. Followed, clocked speed, 40mph @2000 rpm.

Cool cars and trucks.

Cooling system was consistent 100deg over ambient.
3 core stock system. Clutch fan with OEM Shroud. 402BBC. TH400 HD.

[Palf70Step]

Pulled my 46+ year old headers (unknown brand) and gave a thought of trying to patch them. I decided I would pass and get new ones. They did their time. Now to just wait for them to arrive.

[LNP]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Pulled my 46+ year old headers (unknown brand) and gave a thought of trying to patch them. I decided I would pass and get new ones. They did their time. Now to just wait for them to arrive.

I got a torch and some coat hangers I could fix that for ya. lol Yea it looks like they did their job long enough time for a new set.

[Rust_never_sleeps]

I just spent 5m trying to figure out how to get the flexplate off so I can mount my motor in the stand.
Think I better sit down with some cool water and wait for the stupid to go away

[72c20customcamper]

More wood . 4 1/2 cords so far of black locust . Some Parts came in for the Taco today left and right knuckles lower ball joints new hubs and bearing waiting on the CV shafts .


Ooops thought this was not on your truck thread

[kcmarkd]

Replaced the alternator and re-did the shattered connector plug. While I was at it, I saw that the fuel pump was squirting gas from the weep holes in the top of the mechanical pump. So, got a new pump and will be doing that next.

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by kcmarkd

Replaced the alternator and re-did the shattered connector plug. While I was at it, I saw that the fuel pump was squirting gas from the weep holes in the top of the mechanical pump. So, got a new pump and will be doing that next.

Smell your oil for fuel. When the diaphragm goes, the pump can leak fuel into the oil.

[332rick]

Working on my brakes - replacing everything but the drum.

[kcmarkd]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Smell your oil for fuel. When the diaphragm goes, the pump can leak fuel into the oil.

Good to know. It is time for an oil change anyway, so will take care of that after I replace the pump. Thanks!

[PepperTreeGarage]

Finished the C-Notch and helper bag mount with extra inner and outer plates on the C20.

[Canuckvetter]

Freshened up a gauge cluster for the 67 Vermillion/white CST. Going to go from this broken bezel.....




To this.

Special thanks to TBONE1964 for the calibrate and paint on the speedo and TOO MUCH STUFF for the choke delete & throttle place card.

[Thrill4130]

Installed new dimmer switch, headlight and reverse bulb on my longbed. Next is hunting down why the brights circuit is open. Buttoning up a new fuse block setup to mount pcm, Tac Module, obd2 and clean up wiring in my shortbed.
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