What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 186 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

weq92f · 11-17-2016, 12:40 AM

Sat under the hood with my butt on the driver side mounted battery, my phone camera in one hand, the shop light in the other and repeatedly attempted to shoot a picture of the casting numbers and date code on the back of my block. I have a ton of shots of the bell housing, back of the head, wiring harness, rear of the intake manifold, oil pressure sending unit, transmission bolts going into the mounting flange, blackness and very overexposed whiteouts. It took far too long to get the shot. A mirror made quick work of it in the end ( top tip! ).

Possmguts · 11-20-2016, 01:46 PM

Ordered everything to get my bed converted to the wood bed last night... now the wait... and then the finding time to get on it...

66clow · 11-20-2016, 04:41 PM

Decided to put in my one piece back glass. Was a tough one man job. Painted the white letters on my gate. Painted my column.

LongBox · 11-21-2016, 09:17 PM

After reading about cowl rust issues and repairs with the 67-72s, I decided to get down on the pavement, and clean out the body drain holes. I was mostly concerned with making sure that there was no dirt or decayed leaves and needles in the area between the cowl and the front fenders, so I used one of those plastic ties to get into the drain holes and pull out anything that would hold moisture. The left side had some crud in there, but the right side was clean. Also did the doors, and rinsed them out to make sure all the drain holes flowed properly.

Finished up by washing out the front "horns" at the bottom of the fenders, and hosing off the underside of the truck.

No bad surprises, so I'm tired, dirty, but happy. My thought is that if I keep on top of stuff like this, I can keep the tin worm away.

LongBox · 11-21-2016, 09:25 PM

After reading about cowl rust issues and repairs with the 67-72s, I decided to get down on the pavement, and clean out the body drain holes. I was mostly concerned with making sure that there was no dirt or decayed leaves and needles in the area between the cowl and the front fenders, so I used one of those plastic ties to get into the drain holes and pull out anything that would hold moisture. The left side had some crud in there, but the right side was clean. Also did the doors, and rinsed them out to make sure all the drain holes flowed properly.

Finished up by washing out the front "horns" at the bottom of the fenders, and hosing off the underside of the truck.

No bad surprises, so I'm tired, dirty, but happy. My thought is that if I keep on top of stuff like this, I can keep the tin worm away.

Metaldoc · 11-21-2016, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LongBox

After reading about cowl rust issues and repairs with the 67-72s, I decided to get down on the pavement, and clean out the body drain holes. I was mostly concerned with making sure that there was no dirt or decayed leaves and needles in the area between the cowl and the front fenders, so I used one of those plastic ties to get into the drain holes and pull out anything that would hold moisture. The left side had some crud in there, but the right side was clean. Also did the doors, and rinsed them out to make sure all the drain holes flowed properly.

Finished up by washing out the front "horns" at the bottom of the fenders, and hosing off the underside of the truck.

No bad surprises, so I'm tired, dirty, but happy. My thought is that if I keep on top of stuff like this, I can keep the tin worm away.

Be pro active really helps I also sprayed fluid film down inside the cowl vent holes in the cab to rust proof. I did the inside bottom of the doors too.

long72 · 11-22-2016, 01:17 AM

Took some pictures today to learn how to post them.

Thinking about what I want to do to this truck.

VWNate1 · 11-22-2016, 01:46 AM

You have a nice old LongBed in Wyoming ~

Love it , take good care of it so the tin worm doesn't eat it out from underneath you, DRIVE and enjoy it plus work it ~ that's what GENERAL MOTORS LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS were made for

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long72 · 11-22-2016, 11:00 AM

We are pretty fortunate here in Wyo, very dry weather and no salt is used on the roads. most vehicles here have no or very little rust.

This truck was purchased new in Powell, Wyo. it has spent it's whole life here.

long72 · 11-22-2016, 11:02 AM

We are pretty fortunate here in Wyo, very dry weather and no salt is used on the roads. most vehicles here have no or very little rust.

This truck was purchased new in Powell, Wyo. it has spent it's whole life here.

VWNate1 · 11-22-2016, 02:06 PM

Understood .

Be aware that even in the California Deserts these trucks tend to rust out because GM dropped the ball and didn't make any effort to prevent rusting .

This is why it's so critical to keep an eye on rust and be pro active .

I hope you'll do a major Service and tune up on it then DRIVE it as they're very good drivers .

**SoCoC10** · 11-22-2016, 09:37 PM

Hung the driver's side trim on the new bed sides.

66clow · 11-23-2016, 01:42 AM

Started on my steering wheel resto.

weq92f · 11-23-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Hung the driver's side trim on the new bed sides.

That truck looks nice! Love it!

-klb

**Already Gone** · 11-23-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by long72

Took some pictures today to learn how to post them.

Thinking about what I want to do to this truck.

Does your truck have a plaid seat ? If so check out the link below and it would be good if you could post some pics of your truck along with picture of the spid label on that thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...38#post7775838

Andy4639 · 11-23-2016, 03:31 PM

Is it me are is his brake pedal off. It looks like it's bent over pretty good to me.

66clow · 11-23-2016, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Is it me are is his brake pedal off. It looks like it's bent over pretty good to me.

No I think it is the angle of the photo. Don't think I could drive it that close together.

ole dollor · 11-23-2016, 06:25 PM

[QUOTE=Andy4639;7776031]Is it me are is his brake pedal off. It looks like it's bent over pretty good to me.

Andy it sure looks bent to the right to me .....Don

66clow · 11-23-2016, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 66clow

Started on my steering wheel resto.

Finished painting the wheel

VWNate1 · 11-24-2016, 12:02 AM

Looks nice ! .

How about the details of how you cleaned it , what used to fill the cracks and what kind of paint used ? .

66clow · 11-24-2016, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

Looks nice ! .

How about the details of how you cleaned it , what used to fill the cracks and what kind of paint used ? .

Body filler, sandpaper and rustoleum. Thanks

VWNate1 · 11-24-2016, 06:36 AM

Thanx ! .

What did you use to clean it first ? .

I just bought an old ('59) VW Beetle and the steering wheel is in O.K. shape but filthy and the original paint is worn through .

**70cst** · 11-24-2016, 10:38 AM

Picking up this slider up for $60 tomorrow

findog78 · 11-24-2016, 02:56 PM

Bummer. I couldn't give mine away for $25. I ended up tossing it when I moved.

VWNate1 · 11-24-2016, 03:56 PM

Most Californians take them out, other places less so .

I always remove them and then can't give them away .

I try to give away left over parts because so many have helped me as I go along...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

11-17-2016, 12:40 AM	#4626
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,151	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Sat under the hood with my butt on the driver side mounted battery, my phone camera in one hand, the shop light in the other and repeatedly attempted to shoot a picture of the casting numbers and date code on the back of my block. I have a ton of shots of the bell housing, back of the head, wiring harness, rear of the intake manifold, oil pressure sending unit, transmission bolts going into the mounting flange, blackness and very overexposed whiteouts. It took far too long to get the shot. A mirror made quick work of it in the end ( top tip! ). Attached Images

11-20-2016, 01:46 PM	#4627
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ordered everything to get my bed converted to the wood bed last night... now the wait... and then the finding time to get on it... __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

11-20-2016, 04:41 PM	#4628
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Decided to put in my one piece back glass. Was a tough one man job. Painted the white letters on my gate. Painted my column.

11-21-2016, 09:17 PM	#4629
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II After reading about cowl rust issues and repairs with the 67-72s, I decided to get down on the pavement, and clean out the body drain holes. I was mostly concerned with making sure that there was no dirt or decayed leaves and needles in the area between the cowl and the front fenders, so I used one of those plastic ties to get into the drain holes and pull out anything that would hold moisture. The left side had some crud in there, but the right side was clean. Also did the doors, and rinsed them out to make sure all the drain holes flowed properly. Finished up by washing out the front "horns" at the bottom of the fenders, and hosing off the underside of the truck. No bad surprises, so I'm tired, dirty, but happy. My thought is that if I keep on top of stuff like this, I can keep the tin worm away. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

11-21-2016, 09:25 PM	#4630
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II After reading about cowl rust issues and repairs with the 67-72s, I decided to get down on the pavement, and clean out the body drain holes. I was mostly concerned with making sure that there was no dirt or decayed leaves and needles in the area between the cowl and the front fenders, so I used one of those plastic ties to get into the drain holes and pull out anything that would hold moisture. The left side had some crud in there, but the right side was clean. Also did the doors, and rinsed them out to make sure all the drain holes flowed properly. Finished up by washing out the front "horns" at the bottom of the fenders, and hosing off the underside of the truck. No bad surprises, so I'm tired, dirty, but happy. My thought is that if I keep on top of stuff like this, I can keep the tin worm away. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

11-22-2016, 01:17 AM	#4632
long72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cody, WY Posts: 3	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took some pictures today to learn how to post them. Thinking about what I want to do to this truck. Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 38 Chevy Tudor Sedan 40 EL Knucklehead 03 Road King Classic

11-22-2016, 01:46 AM	#4633
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	What Tod Do ? You have a nice old LongBed in Wyoming ~ Love it , take good care of it so the tin worm doesn't eat it out from underneath you, DRIVE and enjoy it plus work it ~ that's what GENERAL MOTORS LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS were made for . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

11-22-2016, 11:00 AM	#4634
long72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cody, WY Posts: 3	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We are pretty fortunate here in Wyo, very dry weather and no salt is used on the roads. most vehicles here have no or very little rust. This truck was purchased new in Powell, Wyo. it has spent it's whole life here. __________________ 72 C10 38 Chevy Tudor Sedan 40 EL Knucklehead 03 Road King Classic

11-22-2016, 11:02 AM	#4635
long72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cody, WY Posts: 3	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II We are pretty fortunate here in Wyo, very dry weather and no salt is used on the roads. most vehicles here have no or very little rust. This truck was purchased new in Powell, Wyo. it has spent it's whole life here. __________________ 72 C10 38 Chevy Tudor Sedan 40 EL Knucklehead 03 Road King Classic

11-22-2016, 02:06 PM	#4636
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	RUST Issues Understood . Be aware that even in the California Deserts these trucks tend to rust out because GM dropped the ball and didn't make any effort to prevent rusting . This is why it's so critical to keep an eye on rust and be pro active . I hope you'll do a major Service and tune up on it then DRIVE it as they're very good drivers . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

11-22-2016, 09:37 PM	#4637
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,299	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Hung the driver's side trim on the new bed sides. 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

11-23-2016, 01:42 AM	#4638
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started on my steering wheel resto.

11-23-2016, 03:31 PM	#4641
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Is it me are is his brake pedal off. It looks like it's bent over pretty good to me. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-23-2016, 06:25 PM	#4643
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [QUOTE=Andy4639;7776031]Is it me are is his brake pedal off. It looks like it's bent over pretty good to me. Andy it sure looks bent to the right to me .....Don

11-24-2016, 12:02 AM	#4645
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Looks nice ! . How about the details of how you cleaned it , what used to fill the cracks and what kind of paint used ? . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



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11-24-2016, 06:36 AM	#4647
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	Steering Wheel Service Thanx ! . What did you use to clean it first ? . I just bought an old ('59) VW Beetle and the steering wheel is in O.K. shape but filthy and the original paint is worn through . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

11-24-2016, 10:38 AM	#4648
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11-24-2016, 02:56 PM	#4649
findog78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 60	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Bummer. I couldn't give mine away for $25. I ended up tossing it when I moved.

11-24-2016, 03:56 PM	#4650
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,656	Slider Backlights Most Californians take them out, other places less so . I always remove them and then can't give them away . I try to give away left over parts because so many have helped me as I go along... HAPPY THANKSGIVING. __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

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