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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-25-2019, 05:47 PM

Just finished this water pump. I brushed it on, meaning I had to do the bottom first and treat the metal twice. Thought for sure the metal prep would leave a mark on the painted backside. This POR15 is bullet proof, didn't leave a mark.

**Grumpy old man** · 03-25-2019, 07:25 PM

Rotors on , Willwood brakes should be done tomorrow getting close to dropping it back on the ground ! Next to finish the Redhead power steering .

89AKurt · 03-25-2019, 11:07 PM

Fun to see real work being done by others. Love the meme "buy a C-10, it will be fun, they said".
Does this qualify for doing something, added Angry Bird eyes.

**SoCoC10** · 03-25-2019, 11:17 PM

First bath

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-26-2019, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Rotors on , Willwood brakes should be done tomorrow getting close to dropping it back on the ground ! Next to finish the Redhead power steering .

Nice Grumps

**Grumpy old man** · 03-26-2019, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Nice Grumps

Thanks , I'm sure you can attest it sure would be nice if all these costly steering and suspension / brake parts came pre painted / coated . I just can't bring myself to bolt it all together raw and then watch it rust up . I'm building these trucks to be driven and still look good down the road , I have plans for the next one as a Sunny Sunday only cruiser

**Thrill4130** · 03-26-2019, 09:48 PM

I got the top and one side trimmed down to fit on shortbed.
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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-27-2019, 07:30 PM

Met this guy who lives two miles from me that does ceramic, powder, paint, weld, metal fab. etc. etc. His shop is behind his house with a complete set-up and no expense spared. Anyway, he sent these pics. of my manifolds.

The first pic is of the RH manifold down to metal. I found it in complete ignorance early in my education. I was convinced the RH manifold on my truck was a replacement, because the part number wasn't in sequence with the left

.........At any rate, GM did make a RH manifold that was in sequence (RH 45, LH 46). Same manifold as the more common 353030, only earlier production. Better shape than my 30, so worked out anyhow......Plus they match

cornerstone · 03-27-2019, 11:47 PM

Disassembled front clip, minor rust repair, sanded and primed core support and inner wheel wells.

**3757chevy** · 03-28-2019, 12:05 AM

I installed new hood springs , replaced dimmer switch , and installed brake lever cover.

**Speedracer39** · 03-28-2019, 01:27 PM

Finally installed my new motor. Need to order a new set of headers and finish installing the accessories

BugzC10 · 03-28-2019, 05:13 PM

Took er out for an oil change & Lube.....Valvoline VR1

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-28-2019, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BugzC10

Took er out for an oil change & Lube.....Valvoline VR1

Nice truck

BugzC10 · 03-28-2019, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Nice truck

Thanks! Looks it’s best at 20+ feet...LOL

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-29-2019, 08:22 PM

Had these ceramic coated. Zep suggested that early in my ed. and glad to have done it. Early take off heat stove and nice, but you got to get through the rust. He put an extra coat on it, and as stoves go it has a nice heavy feel.

Just for looks, I always wanted the stove and pipe, but with ceramic this and that, I suspect it won't support a divorce choke. Would really like a divorce choke, learn how they work and that, but the parts were missing when I tore this down anyway. So unless you guys can talk me out of it

stove pipe with an elect. choke.

72c20customcamper · 03-30-2019, 06:37 PM

New steering box. And since the right front tire was off I checked the brakes. Everything is new lines cylinder and linings. Also was able to take off the holder screws with just a screw driver. Absolutely no rust on the drum. Checked the other brakes all the same. Was gone over at sometime before I bought it.

66clow · 03-30-2019, 07:58 PM

Laid down some primer

**72 Super** · 03-30-2019, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCoC10

First bath

Looks good! Do you have any interior and engine compartment shots?

evilokc · 03-30-2019, 09:29 PM

pulled mine out of the garage to make room to fix something broken during my move then pulled it back in. still leaking badly and seems to be really rich. holly carbs are terrible at sitting and maybe ive let it sit to much the last month while I was getting the new house/move done. I will be back to loving it soon enough.

OregonNed · 04-01-2019, 09:02 PM

Yesterday was another beautiful day here in Washington, so I took a cruise, and cleaned her up a bit. I'm starting to use a Go Pro that was given to me for my birthday back in 2013 (practicing for a trip my wife and I are taking to Italy and the Greek Islands in July). Decided to take a walk around video of my truck (that didn't turn out that well), but here it is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sokv63eqAfE

**zicc1835** · 04-01-2019, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

Yesterday was another beautiful day here in Washington, so I took a cruise, and cleaned her up a bit. I'm starting to use a Go Pro that was given to me for my birthday back in 2013 (practicing for a trip my wife and I are taking to Italy and the Greek Islands in July). Decided to take a walk around video of my truck (that didn't turn out that well), but here it is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sokv63eqAfE

beautiful ....

Chris_oz · 04-01-2019, 11:35 PM

I got tired of trying to get my old distributor to run as it should....so I fitted a new HEI unit.

Works perfect and timing curve just as I wanted.
Even the Tach still functions as it should.

Goes so much beter, now it will spin the tyres if you like, or sit on 70mph with ease.

89AKurt · 04-02-2019, 01:29 AM

Got the slotted mags on. The wheels are a whole story unto itself, ever since I got them for the previous '69.

beaterku · 04-02-2019, 03:55 PM

Pulled the trigger and finally ordered all of the fuel and trans lines for my project from Summit. It's been in my cart for a month now. Don't want to rush in to these things.

72c20customcamper · 04-02-2019, 04:48 PM

Toasted my trans in the 72 yesterday. Dont really know what happened. She started chattering on take off then before I got to my place chattered at all shifts. Pulled the pan and it's full of metal. Going to the shop as soon as I replace the trans cooler lines on my 3500 CTD. been putting it off but its leaking real good now.

03-25-2019, 05:47 PM	#426
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Just finished this water pump. I brushed it on, meaning I had to do the bottom first and treat the metal twice. Thought for sure the metal prep would leave a mark on the painted backside. This POR15 is bullet proof, didn't leave a mark. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-25-2019, 07:25 PM	#427
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Rotors on , Willwood brakes should be done tomorrow getting close to dropping it back on the ground ! Next to finish the Redhead power steering . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

03-25-2019, 11:07 PM	#428
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Fun to see real work being done by others. Love the meme "buy a C-10, it will be fun, they said". Does this qualify for doing something, added Angry Bird eyes. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

03-25-2019, 11:17 PM	#429
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,299	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter First bath Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

03-26-2019, 09:48 PM	#432
Thrill4130 Active Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Stallion Springs, CA Posts: 196	I got the top and one side trimmed down to fit on shortbed. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

03-27-2019, 07:30 PM	#433
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Met this guy who lives two miles from me that does ceramic, powder, paint, weld, metal fab. etc. etc. His shop is behind his house with a complete set-up and no expense spared. Anyway, he sent these pics. of my manifolds. The first pic is of the RH manifold down to metal. I found it in complete ignorance early in my education. I was convinced the RH manifold on my truck was a replacement, because the part number wasn't in sequence with the left.........At any rate, GM did make a RH manifold that was in sequence (RH 45, LH 46). Same manifold as the more common 353030, only earlier production. Better shape than my 30, so worked out anyhow......Plus they match Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-27-2019, 11:47 PM	#434
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Disassembled front clip, minor rust repair, sanded and primed core support and inner wheel wells. Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-28-2019, 12:05 AM	#435
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,022	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I installed new hood springs , replaced dimmer switch , and installed brake lever cover. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

03-28-2019, 01:27 PM	#436
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 595	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally installed my new motor. Need to order a new set of headers and finish installing the accessories Attached Images

03-28-2019, 05:13 PM	#437
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took er out for an oil change & Lube.....Valvoline VR1 Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

03-29-2019, 08:22 PM	#440
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Had these ceramic coated. Zep suggested that early in my ed. and glad to have done it. Early take off heat stove and nice, but you got to get through the rust. He put an extra coat on it, and as stoves go it has a nice heavy feel. Just for looks, I always wanted the stove and pipe, but with ceramic this and that, I suspect it won't support a divorce choke. Would really like a divorce choke, learn how they work and that, but the parts were missing when I tore this down anyway. So unless you guys can talk me out of it stove pipe with an elect. choke. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-30-2019, 06:37 PM	#441
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New steering box. And since the right front tire was off I checked the brakes. Everything is new lines cylinder and linings. Also was able to take off the holder screws with just a screw driver. Absolutely no rust on the drum. Checked the other brakes all the same. Was gone over at sometime before I bought it. __________________ 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.

03-30-2019, 07:58 PM	#442
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Laid down some primer Attached Images

03-30-2019, 09:29 PM	#444
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter pulled mine out of the garage to make room to fix something broken during my move then pulled it back in. still leaking badly and seems to be really rich. holly carbs are terrible at sitting and maybe ive let it sit to much the last month while I was getting the new house/move done. I will be back to loving it soon enough.

04-01-2019, 09:02 PM	#445
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yesterday was another beautiful day here in Washington, so I took a cruise, and cleaned her up a bit. I'm starting to use a Go Pro that was given to me for my birthday back in 2013 (practicing for a trip my wife and I are taking to Italy and the Greek Islands in July). Decided to take a walk around video of my truck (that didn't turn out that well), but here it is... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sokv63eqAfE __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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04-01-2019, 11:35 PM	#447
Chris_oz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Posts: 139	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I got tired of trying to get my old distributor to run as it should....so I fitted a new HEI unit. Works perfect and timing curve just as I wanted. Even the Tach still functions as it should. Goes so much beter, now it will spin the tyres if you like, or sit on 70mph with ease. Attached Images

04-02-2019, 01:29 AM	#448
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the slotted mags on. The wheels are a whole story unto itself, ever since I got them for the previous '69. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

04-02-2019, 03:55 PM	#449
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Pulled the trigger and finally ordered all of the fuel and trans lines for my project from Summit. It's been in my cart for a month now. Don't want to rush in to these things. __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel

04-02-2019, 04:48 PM	#450
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Toasted my trans in the 72 yesterday. Dont really know what happened. She started chattering on take off then before I got to my place chattered at all shifts. Pulled the pan and it's full of metal. Going to the shop as soon as I replace the trans cooler lines on my 3500 CTD. been putting it off but its leaking real good now. 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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