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

[EdwardSams]

Wrapped up the installation of a Kicker 10” hideaway under seat subwoofer. The previous owner cut the doors to make way for 2 6x9s in each door, all of which I upgraded recently. Sound on them is ok but not quite full enough so with the addition of the sub, it sounds a lot better. I still prefer that rumble of the MagnaFlows, but having a good sounding stereo is a bonus.

Purchased it from Crutchfield, sales rep Dwayne. Strong recommend if you’re ready to upgrade yours.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by EdwardSams

Wrapped up the installation of a Kicker 10” hideaway under seat subwoofer. The previous owner cut the doors to make way for 2 6x9s in each door, all of which I upgraded recently. Sound on them is ok but not quite full enough so with the addition of the sub, it sounds a lot better. I still prefer that rumble of the MagnaFlows, but having a good sounding stereo is a bonus.

Purchased it from Crutchfield, sales rep Dwayne. Strong recommend if you’re ready to upgrade yours.

Inside door speakers will sound like crap if you don't insulate them. Crutchfield used to sell a styrofoam shield that you put on the back of the speaker to cut unwanted radiant metallic sibilance. Possibly the silvered Sound Control Matting might work too.

Everybody like to knock their PO for cutting holes in the doors, but I've had my C/10 Stepside since 6/1973, so I'm the guy who wanted a stereo in his truck. But I did go with single 5.5'' speakers because I thought the 6x9s cut away too much steel.

[3757chevy]

double post

[weq92f]

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Replaced the 2nd gear servo in my 700r4 with the "Corvette" upgrade. The goal was to tighten up the 1-2 shift. Once removed, the size of the opening in the divider ring at about 2.3 inches revealed that the one installed was not the weakest servo (4-cyl, v6) but the second weakest (v6-v8) of the stock GM servos. I purchased just the upgrade kit and so had to disassemble and reassemble replacing the divider ring and its mate with the parts from the kit.

Best 27 dollars I've spent on the truck! No other bang for the buck will come close to this. Holy Bjeezus man this thing shifts so much more to my liking now.

-Kevin

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by EdwardSams

Wrapped up the installation of a Kicker 10” hideaway under seat subwoofer. The previous owner cut the doors to make way for 2 6x9s in each door, all of which I upgraded recently. Sound on them is ok but not quite full enough so with the addition of the sub, it sounds a lot better. I still prefer that rumble of the MagnaFlows, but having a good sounding stereo is a bonus.

Purchased it from Crutchfield, sales rep Dwayne. Strong recommend if you’re ready to upgrade yours.

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Inside door speakers will sound like crap if you don't insulate them. Crutchfield used to sell a styrofoam shield that you put on the back of the speaker to cut unwanted radiant metallic sibilance.

Speaker baffles https://www.crutchfield.com/p_237XT9...th.html?tp=660

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Speaker baffles https://www.crutchfield.com/p_237XT9...th.html?tp=660

Yup. That's the Critter.

[KQQL IT]

Old blue ran errands for the 73

Tired of this never ending 4L80 project.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Old blue ran errands for the 73

Tired of this never ending 4L80 project.

I know. Seems like my '71 GMC is the support truck for my ''new'' 2003 Tahoe.

[1967GMCC20]

Need front sway bar, want OEM type for 67.

[Canuckvetter]

Originally Posted by 1967GMCC20

Need front sway bar, want OEM type for 67.

I used an 1-1/4” bar from a 1ton square body. Direct fit just need to order the bushings for the 1-1/4 bar. Tremendous upgrade in handling.

[loudchevy]

Finished painting the cab, cowl, fenders, doors, and hood this past weekend.

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by loudchevy

Finished painting the cab, cowl, fenders, doors, and hood this past weekend.

looks real good

[Rich72C10]

For a bit now my battery meter hasn't moved, finally bugged me enough to check the fuses, when I pulled the driver's side apart the glass separated. I stuck in a normal one in (which is way to long) but that allowed the battery meter to come back alive.

I wanted to get Littelfuse SFE4BP SFE, but got Bussmann Division SFE-4 Auto because they'll come in tomorrow (via Amazon). Hopefully it will fit properly!

After that, I'll not drive or see my truck for awhile - which makes me sad. I'm having to move to Atlanta, Ga on Saturday to keep my position at WarnerBros. Discovery (my remote work status was revoked) and I must report to the campus there. My youngest will be keeping up the house here in Texas, while I hunker down in a little apartment. Kind of sucks but I am trying to see it as an adventure. After being here in my home for nearly 25 years and twice as long in Texas, it surely will be different.

Here's the truck, nicely tucked with her cover on to keep the dust off while I am away. See you labor day or perhaps Thanksgiving Good 'O Truck! :'(

[Rich72C10]

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

... got Bussmann Division SFE-4 Auto because they'll come in tomorrow (via Amazon). Hopefully it will fit properly!

...

These Bussmann Division SFE-4 Auto fit perfectly! I recommend these and I love the little case, reminds me of the old days getting little boxes of fuses.

[ohboy321]

Today I installed an alternator bracket that I lengthened and modified to work with my M/T valve covers. I made a temporary one a couple of years ago until I had a way to heat/bent metal to match the curve needed to clear the alternator. This was a good project to justify an oxy/acetylene torch for the garage.

[samkost]

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

These Bussmann Division SFE-4 Auto fit perfectly! I recommend these and I love the little case, reminds me of the old days getting little boxes of fuses.

Yep, those little devils.
It’s really something how those two fuses cover a lot of territory of the truck.
The ole glass fuses and OE fuse panel are still going strong on my 72’

Now back to the thread:
I ordered a tri fold tonneau cover for my 8ft C10 bed.

[72c20customcamper]

Spal 16 inch pusher fan came today . This is for the 72 even though I put a new Cold case radiator in it and it never got over 190 on my trip to Tennessee I wanted it for towing and will come in handy when I install the AC

[Jiggers72-GMC]

Good luck with everything Richard, that sux

[Cali72K20]

Got these back from Mike at brakeboosters.com, very pleased with the work!

[Palf70Step]

Nice!

[samkost]

Thanks Bill, really happy with the fit.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by palf70step

nice!

x2

[CG]

That does look nice. Looks like it goes all the way to the edge of the flat section covering up stake pocket holes. So many dont.

[samkost]

Thanks Mark. I was concerned about the dimensions and fit because it is listed for a square body 1973 to 1986 truck.
I asked the manufacturer for specific dimensions and they wouldn’t/couldn’t offer any.
I wanted to cover the stake pockets and was told it did.
This fits our year trucks great width and length wise.

[Jiggers72-GMC]

Well done Mark, my guess is they never replaced the seal before ........