What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter - Page 170 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 07-25-2024, 01:26 PM

I finally remembered to put a 4A fuse in my ammeter. Better take the rest of the week off now ;-)

hdrolling · 07-26-2024, 02:26 PM

New valve covers, not a lot of options for center bolt vortec heads.

72c20customcamper · 07-30-2024, 08:54 AM

All loaded up for the Carlisle truck show swap meet not bringing much this time . Nice not having to worry about stuff getting wet out the new cover on

**Ol Blue K20** · Yesterday, 06:47 PM

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All loaded up for the Carlisle truck show swap meet not bringing much this time . Nice not having to worry about stuff getting wet out the new cover on

If ya see Tim, tell him we miss him!

Chevys4life · 07-30-2024, 11:02 AM

Is the show this weekend?

72c20customcamper · 07-30-2024, 02:04 PM

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Is the show this weekend?

Yes I believe to official start is Thursday for the swap meet and Friday Saturday for the show I get there Wednesday much easier to get set up without people walking around . I’m still debating whether or not I will tow out the 68 stepside

Chevys4life · Yesterday, 11:00 AM

Great.......thanks for the update Mark.

72c20customcamper · Yesterday, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Great.......thanks for the update Mark.

Just finished setting up the tent on my spots

Chevys4life · Today, 11:44 AM

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Just finished setting up the tent on my spots

It looks like you have a nice spot there.

kcmarkd · 11-14-2018, 06:23 PM

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** · 11-14-2018, 07:51 PM

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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 · 11-14-2018, 08:58 PM

Working on my brakes - replacing everything but the drum.

kcmarkd · 11-14-2018, 09:12 PM

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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 · 11-14-2018, 11:04 PM

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

**Canuckvetter** · 11-15-2018, 06:33 PM

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

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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.

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**Thrill4130** · 01-17-2019, 07:16 PM

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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UNEASYRIDER · 01-18-2019, 12:21 PM

Gave her a bath after getting her stuck !

elorenzof · 01-18-2019, 12:28 PM

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Gave her a bath after getting her stuck !

HAHA we have all been there. (at least i have) nice truck!

**AussieinNC** · 01-20-2019, 03:27 PM

Finally...some time on Old Blue...

truck has sat idle for a few years now while I worked on other projects, mostly for other folk...

Purchased this 1967 LWB 2WD V8 about four years ago...put it on the shop, ripped off the bed and doors and seat to clear out mice nests...and there it sat...until today.

Checked the oil and coolant...
Bypassed the ignition circuit and starter circuit by removing firewall plug...
Pulled carb and cleaned out the junk...no gasket set available so I reused the old ones...
Added a temporary fuel supply system and primed the carb....(original 2GC )
Turned her over a bit to get some oil circulating....
Connected power to Ign circuit and away she went !.....

No smoke
No blowby
Let her warm up for about 15 minutes...darned thing sits there and idles !

Some times it nice to work on something just for yourself...

Pics coming later...

Nearly time for football!!!!

**NewBayColony** · 01-20-2019, 03:33 PM

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Put a NOS door latch from Riverside Truck and Auto Parts in Milliken, CO. I enjoyed talking to John and his assistant there while my part was being retrieved for me. Now my door opens and closes properly.

**nlped** · 01-20-2019, 06:32 PM

This!!!!

Getting ready for the first trial fit on the new Porterbuilt chassis.

72c20customcamper · 02-24-2019, 12:34 PM

Just worked on my new 68. Truck has been sitting a long time. It would start and then starve for gas after a couple of minutes. Let the pictures do the talking. Shame is the owner put a new tank in 2013 and it's full of rust.

**zicc1835** · 02-24-2019, 04:01 PM

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I finally got my so called shop truck running this week..My current engine builder I have been using since 1980 has retired...so I bought a BluePrint 427 sbc..Has a warranty so I thought I would try one..heard good and bad...A friend of mine has just put a full season of 1/4 mile racing on same motor and has had 0 issues.Off to exhaust shop then to get some old school weathered lettering....I wil post pics after it is lettered up...Anybody in Pa or surrounding states that needs a good sign painter to do lettering on there vehicle shoot me a pm and I will get you the info and show pics of work he has done for me....Rob

you have a link for that SBC 427
thanks
jz

tdangle · 02-07-2020, 08:26 PM

This

72c20customcamper · 08-29-2022, 12:38 PM

Cleaned up the instrument cluster. Before and after

07-25-2024, 01:26 PM	#1
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 481	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I finally remembered to put a 4A fuse in my ammeter. Better take the rest of the week off now ;-) __________________ 1970 C10 Custom longbed 350/350

07-26-2024, 02:26 PM	#2
hdrolling Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: NC Posts: 89	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New valve covers, not a lot of options for center bolt vortec heads. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Step Side short bed

07-30-2024, 08:54 AM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter All loaded up for the Carlisle truck show swap meet not bringing much this time . Nice not having to worry about stuff getting wet out the new cover on 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.

07-30-2024, 11:02 AM	#5
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 659	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Is the show this weekend?

Yesterday, 11:00 AM	#7
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 659	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Great.......thanks for the update Mark.

11-14-2018, 06:23 PM	#10
kcmarkd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Etowah, NC Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 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. __________________ 1970 C10 CST, PS, PB, AC, patina, original, work in progress

11-14-2018, 08:58 PM	#12
332rick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Chula Vista, CA. Posts: 73	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Working on my brakes - replacing everything but the drum. Attached Images

11-14-2018, 11:04 PM	#14
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished the C-Notch and helper bag mount with extra inner and outer plates on the C20. Attached Images

11-15-2018, 06:33 PM	#15
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,045	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 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. __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

01-17-2019, 07:16 PM	#16
Thrill4130 Active Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Stallion Springs, CA Posts: 196	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. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

01-18-2019, 12:21 PM	#17
UNEASYRIDER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PHOENIX,ARIZONA Posts: 91	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Gave her a bath after getting her stuck ! Attached Images __________________ DON'T BUILD IT IF YOUR NOT GONA DRIVE IT!!

01-20-2019, 03:27 PM	#19
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,182	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally...some time on Old Blue... truck has sat idle for a few years now while I worked on other projects, mostly for other folk... Purchased this 1967 LWB 2WD V8 about four years ago...put it on the shop, ripped off the bed and doors and seat to clear out mice nests...and there it sat...until today. Checked the oil and coolant... Bypassed the ignition circuit and starter circuit by removing firewall plug... Pulled carb and cleaned out the junk...no gasket set available so I reused the old ones... Added a temporary fuel supply system and primed the carb....(original 2GC ) Turned her over a bit to get some oil circulating.... Connected power to Ign circuit and away she went !..... No smoke No blowby Let her warm up for about 15 minutes...darned thing sits there and idles ! Some times it nice to work on something just for yourself... Pics coming later... Nearly time for football!!!! __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

01-20-2019, 03:33 PM	#20
NewBayColony Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northbridge,MA Posts: 494	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put a NOS door latch from Riverside Truck and Auto Parts in Milliken, CO. I enjoyed talking to John and his assistant there while my part was being retrieved for me. Now my door opens and closes properly. __________________ 72 C20 292 3OTT 77 GMC 2500 4x4 Longstepper 350 4sp 50 3100 ex Airforce/Town of Mendon fire truck 72 GMC 1500 2wd short stepside 250 4sp 78 GMC 2500 4x Longstepper 292 4sp 54 6400 Chevy 5 window 4 sp 2sp vac rear end Shell oil truck/dump truck (Norman)

01-20-2019, 06:32 PM	#21
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter This!!!! Getting ready for the first trial fit on the new Porterbuilt chassis. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-24-2019, 12:34 PM	#22
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Just worked on my new 68. Truck has been sitting a long time. It would start and then starve for gas after a couple of minutes. Let the pictures do the talking. Shame is the owner put a new tank in 2013 and it's full of rust. 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; 02-24-2019 at 12:38 PM. Reason: Better picture



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02-07-2020, 08:26 PM	#24
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter This Attached Images __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

08-29-2022, 12:38 PM	#25
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Cleaned up the instrument cluster. Before and after 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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