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

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

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

Off topic.... is your tailgate original?
I’m asking as I have the bottom trim to put on, and yours looks like the thicker edge of the trim is facing up.

[lil hoodlum]

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 .

My truck also had some sort of tie down rubber insulated bolt thing that clanked around and make noise. I had to wrestle it out as well.

[Extended Power]

I finally got my inner fender wells and side mirrors back from bodywork and color matching.
Really don’t like driving around without a hood, so things got crazy.
I figured the hood needs a scoop and it’s gonna need a hole in it anyways, soooo.....

[Nh4clo4]

Got the rear fenders and steps really close to paint today, lots and lots of sanding!

[crazyjeenyus]

Woke up the ‘65 after a 15 year slumber! Looks like I’m gonna need a muffler.

[tommy3horse]

Well, I went to adjust rear brakes and noticed the drum full of rear end oil. I cleaned everything up and pulled the rear (12 bolt) cover and then axels to replace the seals. Got the seals replaced, new gasket on the cover and put it back together…all good there.
Whilst I was under there, I noticed the rear u-joint was loose. So, I again cleaned it up and replaced it.
I ordered a rear brake hose and plan to replace it tomorrow.

Sorry, no pics.

[tommy3horse]

Well, I went to adjust rear brakes and noticed the drum full of rear end oil. I cleaned everything up and pulled the rear (12 bolt) cover and then axels to replace the seals. Got the seals replaced, new gasket on the cover and put it back together…all good there.
Whilst I was under there, I noticed the rear u-joint was loose. So, I again cleaned it up and replaced it.
I ordered a rear brake hose and plan to replace it tomorrow.

Sorry, no pics.

[Steeveedee]

I replaced the flex hoses on my truck back when I converted to front disc brakes. tommy3horse's post reminded me that those hoses are now ten years old. Every time I start my truck from now on, I'm going to stand on the brake pedal before I drive it anywhere. Best place for a hose failure would be in my driveway.

[KQQL IT]

An hour well spent -

[Rufas]

It's been years since I've driven my 1970 GMC at night. I had forgotten just how bad standard sealed beams are. I did research here looking for LED headlights that folks here have used. I found the same LED headlights on Amazon last week for $105 without tax.

Headlight installation was straight forward. They fit perfectly into the factory headlight bucket and plug directly into the factory headlight harness. Although I did have to grind off a locating tab off of each headlight.

These headlights also have 'Daylight Running Lights' option. I also purchased a DRL module to control the DRLs on these headlights. I'm using a one wire alternator. So I just tied into the factory wiring harness where the old voltage regulator plug harness exits the main harness. Both constant 12v (red wire) and switch 12v (brown wire) are there to use.

According to the seller on Amazon these LED headlight don't draw many amps. The low beams draw about 1.4A each on and when on high beams around 2.2 amps. So on low beam current draw is about 3 amps and on high beam current draw is about 9 amps. I don't see any need to use relays for this setup.

I should have upgraded to these headlights years ago. The difference between the old sealed beam headlights and these LED headlights is just amazing.

LED Headlights

DRL Module - Made in the USA

Headlights: Off


Daylight Running Lights


Headlights: Low Beam


Headlights: High Beam


BTW - The Cold Case radiator I installed about two weeks ago fit perfectly without any mods.


Rumor has it this old gas station, just outside Oatman AZ on old Route 66, was the inspiration for the gas station in Disney's Cars movie. This photo was taken before installing the LED headlights.

['68OrangeSunshine]

'68 C/10 Stepside.
I found I was losing gasoline vapor out of the Fuel Line connector at the Fuel Level Sender junction. Last night I tightened it up. I cleaned up some old teflon tape that seems to have dissolved. I had a new roll of the Yellow Teflon tape recommended for Natural Gas connections, but I wasn't sure if it was any good with the Ethanol they're foisting on us. So I went with Metal-on-Metal.

Added a 5 gallon jerry can of 87 octane, as I had let the fuel level get way down [1/8th tank] so gas wouldn't spurt out while operating, as it did when Full.
I'll top it off later and hopefully won't get gas fumes in the cab anymore.

[72c20customcamper]

Last of the parts came in for the disc brake conversion for my 68

[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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[UNEASYRIDER]

Gave her a bath after getting her stuck !

[elorenzof]

Originally Posted by UNEASYRIDER

Gave her a bath after getting her stuck !

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

[AussieinNC]

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]

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]

This!!!!

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

[72c20customcamper]

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.