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**Steeveedee** · 08-13-2024, 09:15 AM

I had that happen on a '64 Impala. The oil light came on when slowing down an off ramp. Tapped the pan with a hammer, and it clunked back. Put another quart of oil in it to keep the oil pump gozinta covered with oil and nursed it to my parent's house to pull the engine. One of the neighbors was a machinist and he knurled the part of the screen assembly that presses into the pump. It was a new pump and the old screen that was on the engine prior to rebuilding.

LNP · 08-13-2024, 12:24 PM

Easiest way is to drive it back in then put a tack weld on it so it will never do that again.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-18-2024, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Preparing to put the motor from my 72 into the anniversary truck . This motor ran very well not an issue but I did find this changing out the oil pan gasket . Oil pressure never dropped off . Lucky I guess ordered a new Melling pump ,pick up screen and pump shaft . Definitely going to tig the new one when I get the depth set

You're lucky it didn't starve for oil....

**pjmoreland** · 08-13-2024, 12:53 PM

Or you can put one of these on there.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

72c20customcamper · 08-13-2024, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LNP

Easiest way is to drive it back in then put a tack weld on it so it will never do that again.

I’m going all new

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Or you can put one of these on there.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

More stuff to fall apart in the motor

**HO455** · 08-15-2024, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I’m going all new

I tack every new one I install.

72c20customcamper · 08-15-2024, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I tack every new one I install.

Cheap insurance for sure

72c20customcamper · 08-17-2024, 04:49 PM

Got the new parts for the 350 . Nice to know it’s a 4 bolt main engine the plastic sleeve on the drive shaft has seen better days . Glad I got a metal replacement piece

**zicc1835** · 08-17-2024, 06:09 PM

I made some progress last couple a day media blast the surface rust and primed the bottom of the cab floor

hdrolling · 08-17-2024, 07:13 PM

Mounted and tried out my 1973 Coleman cooler, son was happy to have cold drinks at the cruise in so its a success.

purple gas · 08-18-2024, 07:55 PM

I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20.
I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint.
So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied.
I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape.
I'm not sure I like the results.

**zicc1835** · 08-18-2024, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20.
I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint.
So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied.
I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape.
I'm not sure I like the results.

I like M both

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-20-2024, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20.
I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint.
So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied.
I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape.
I'm not sure I like the results.

Well maybe on the later models with the Black paint in some style areas on the chrome, it might not look out of place, but my
'71 Jimmy has an all-chrome grille, and I like it.
Black on the bezels might diminish the amount of light going forward. I like to light it up.

wpsharpshooter · 08-21-2024, 11:26 AM

Small update... Truck is headed to Arkansas. Hopefully going to get buttoned up in the next month...

72c20customcamper · 08-21-2024, 09:41 PM

Did some more work on the 350 . Innards are nice and clean I am going to do the valve guide seals . Whoever did this motor did some nice work like the stud for the distributor and the punch marks for it . Didn’t like the silicone mess to seal the intake nothing wrong with using it but at least smooth it out .

**3757chevy** · 08-22-2024, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wpsharpshooter

Small update... Truck is headed to Arkansas. Hopefully going to get buttoned up in the next month...

That's PURDY.

wpsharpshooter · 08-22-2024, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

That's PURDY.

Thanks.. Its been being wrenched on for the last 2 years... I want to put a done stamp on it soon lol

KQQL IT · 08-18-2024, 09:11 PM

Bath time, 1st time in way to long

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 08-22-2024, 08:43 PM

Well done so far Mark, nice weld

Hugh in NC · 09-15-2024, 02:10 PM

I just replaced both trailing arms on my '70 short bed. Old arms had rust holes and a big gap between c channels. Job went smooth with no problems. I would advise anyone doing this swap to spread the forward mounts to aid in reinstall. You can close it back up as you torque the bolts

I did discover passenger side park brake cable frozen with no movement. Fixed that.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1726423284

Edmond · 08-28-2024, 10:06 AM

It's been a while since I posted anything on the board. Have more been reading/searching.

Last friday I put in a new water pump , new thermostat, new fan clutch with 7 blade fan and finally a shroud.
Never had the shroud on because the 5 blade that was on it was a 19" fan. To big for the shroud.
Had some overheating problems on the hot summer days, so decided to change a few parts.
Luckily the radiator was still okay.
Anyway, now it stays cool again.

72c20customcamper · 08-28-2024, 03:30 PM

Found the rattle in the back of my 72 . Not sure how this got in there other than the stake pocket maybe for some type of hold down for the slide in camper that truck had been in the bed since new but it’s a 3/8 inch toggle wing nut . I pulled it halfway out by hand but needed a pliers to force it out fully . I was spraying some Fluid Film around there and spotted it .

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-28-2024, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Found the rattle in the back of my 72 . Not sure how this got in there other than the stake pocket maybe for some type of hold down for the slide in camper that truck had been in the bed since new but it’s a 3/8 inch toggle wing nut . I pulled it halfway out by hand but needed a pliers to force it out fully . I was spraying some Fluid Film around there and spotted it .

I can't see the nut, perhaps for a spare tire hold down? My truck bed was down to metal for years. When I finally got to it, I found a medium size plastic flag stake in the same area. Agree, falls through the pockets.

72c20customcamper · 08-28-2024, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I can't see the nut, perhaps for a spare tire hold down? My truck bed was down to metal for years. When I finally got to it, I found a medium size plastic flag stake in the same area. Agree, falls through the pockets.

No nut on it . Truck originally came with an under bed tire carrier as per the spid but it looks like they removed it to put the bumper on it . It’s a slide bumper with a lot of bracing . Leaning more towards a tie down for the slide in camper

**Orefactory4x4 swb** · 08-28-2024, 09:39 PM

Got my cab back on finally

08-13-2024, 09:15 AM	#1
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,598	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I had that happen on a '64 Impala. The oil light came on when slowing down an off ramp. Tapped the pan with a hammer, and it clunked back. Put another quart of oil in it to keep the oil pump gozinta covered with oil and nursed it to my parent's house to pull the engine. One of the neighbors was a machinist and he knurled the part of the screen assembly that presses into the pump. It was a new pump and the old screen that was on the engine prior to rebuilding. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-13-2024, 12:24 PM	#2
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 433	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Easiest way is to drive it back in then put a tack weld on it so it will never do that again. __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

08-13-2024, 12:53 PM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,789	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Or you can put one of these on there. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Attached Images

08-17-2024, 04:49 PM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,638	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the new parts for the 350 . Nice to know it’s a 4 bolt main engine the plastic sleeve on the drive shaft has seen better days . Glad I got a metal replacement piece 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.

08-17-2024, 06:09 PM	#9
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,252	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I made some progress last couple a day media blast the surface rust and primed the bottom of the cab floor Attached Images __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

08-17-2024, 07:13 PM	#10
hdrolling Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: NC Posts: 100	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Mounted and tried out my 1973 Coleman cooler, son was happy to have cold drinks at the cruise in so its a success. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Step Side short bed

08-18-2024, 07:55 PM	#11
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20. I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint. So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied. I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape. I'm not sure I like the results. Attached Images __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

08-21-2024, 11:26 AM	#14
wpsharpshooter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: TN Posts: 163	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Small update... Truck is headed to Arkansas. Hopefully going to get buttoned up in the next month... Attached Images

08-21-2024, 09:41 PM	#15
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,638	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did some more work on the 350 . Innards are nice and clean I am going to do the valve guide seals . Whoever did this motor did some nice work like the stud for the distributor and the punch marks for it . Didn’t like the silicone mess to seal the intake nothing wrong with using it but at least smooth it out . 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.

08-18-2024, 09:11 PM	#18
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Bath time, 1st time in way to long Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-22-2024, 08:43 PM	#19
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well done so far Mark, nice weld __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

09-15-2024, 02:10 PM	#20
Hugh in NC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: My Recliner in Rockingham,North Carolina Posts: 102	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I just replaced both trailing arms on my '70 short bed. Old arms had rust holes and a big gap between c channels. Job went smooth with no problems. I would advise anyone doing this swap to spread the forward mounts to aid in reinstall. You can close it back up as you torque the bolts I did discover passenger side park brake cable frozen with no movement. Fixed that. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1726423284 Attached Images

08-28-2024, 10:06 AM	#21
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,063	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter It's been a while since I posted anything on the board. Have more been reading/searching. Last friday I put in a new water pump , new thermostat, new fan clutch with 7 blade fan and finally a shroud. Never had the shroud on because the 5 blade that was on it was a 19" fan. To big for the shroud. Had some overheating problems on the hot summer days, so decided to change a few parts. Luckily the radiator was still okay. Anyway, now it stays cool again. __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- The Netherlands

08-28-2024, 03:30 PM	#22
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,638	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Found the rattle in the back of my 72 . Not sure how this got in there other than the stake pocket maybe for some type of hold down for the slide in camper that truck had been in the bed since new but it’s a 3/8 inch toggle wing nut . I pulled it halfway out by hand but needed a pliers to force it out fully . I was spraying some Fluid Film around there and spotted 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.

08-28-2024, 09:39 PM	#25
Orefactory4x4 swb Active Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my cab back on finally Attached Images



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