My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-17-2019, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GerhardH

Come over for a beer.

I wish I could. .....

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-20-2019, 08:08 PM

Dang it. I was hoping watch your installation. I'm still trying to decide if I want to install mine.

GerhardH · 11-21-2019, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Dang it. I was hoping watch your installation. I'm still trying to decide if I want to install mine.

I'd like to encourage you with this idea.
Drill already arrived, waiting for the sun, latest in spring. In the meantime you can prepare yourself: https://www.unityusa.com/

GerhardH · 11-23-2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GerhardH

I'd like to encourage you with this idea.
Drill already arrived, waiting for the sun, latest in spring. In the meantime you can prepare yourself: https://www.unityusa.com/

Is not rocket science and the guys in the forum delivered a fantastic explanation.
The result is very cool in my opinion.

GerhardH · 11-23-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GerhardH

Is not rocket science and the guys in the forum delivered a fantastic explanation.
The result is very cool in my opinion.

Electrical part some issues, missing power on the sealed beam due old greace in the front gear. Solved. One short circuit in the rear still under investigation.

GerhardH · 11-21-2019, 09:54 AM

If you search in the internet for engine suffix -YV you will find often 327 m/t (for manual trans.). This is wrong in my opinion, see also Chevrolet truck parts catalog, Oct 1969-
It's clear stated C10-C20 3-speed Automatic and this is what I see in practice on my truck.

cornerstone · 11-21-2019, 12:26 PM

Looks fantastic man! When you are finished please send me a video showing how it operates. Thanks for the link! I didn't know they can be purchased new... Now I don't have to look for a used one.

GerhardH · 11-23-2019, 01:25 PM

Other job, the belt from the power steering was to long, as desribed here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=729685
Left original, to long 35 5/8"
Right matching 35 1/8"

GerhardH · 11-28-2019, 10:27 AM

Spotlight is working know. The reason for the short circuit was in this case not the switch, but thank you again for the advise. The reason was a corroded inner bar, therefore the full axial movement was not possible and the lamp was wrong assembled. The rear contact was collided with the gear key.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-28-2019, 10:58 AM

Is there trim that finishes the interior hole?

GerhardH · 11-28-2019, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Is there trim that finishes the interior hole?

Yes Dale, see the chrom ring

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-28-2019, 01:35 PM

Thanks Gerhard.....

GerhardH · 12-01-2019, 06:26 PM

Some more pictures.

ElReeso · 12-11-2019, 04:50 AM

In for updates!

From South Germany too so I´d love to see your Truck some day!

GerhardH · 12-11-2019, 08:31 AM

Thanks El Reeso,
than we make a great picture together with your 1 ton boom truck.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-20-2020, 04:42 PM

Not truck related but I thought you would enjoy this..

GerhardH · 05-14-2020, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Not truck related but I thought you would enjoy this..

I see it

**DeadheadNM** · 01-25-2020, 09:26 AM

Great find on the motor - too cool.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-14-2020, 07:08 PM

How you doing? I haven't seen you on the site in a while....

GerhardH · 06-18-2020, 12:33 PM

Back in Force (at home) Dale.
Hope you are well.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-19-2020, 03:55 AM

Good to see ya posting. I'm doing fine.

GerhardH · 06-29-2020, 01:56 PM

So a little bit work on the heads. They are already resurfaced, because of concavity. In the outer area 0.3 mm (0.011811") removed. Have collected some pictures especially for beginners to imagine.

Cylinder heads 3991492 ( Inlet valve diameter 2.02 inch /Outlet valve diameter 1.60 inch & screw- in rocker arms, straight plug,complete, GM 3987376)

Casting date L96
9 = 9.
L= Dezember
6 = 1964,1974
Chevrolet teased the aftermarket in the mid-to-late ‘70s, first with over-the-counter service replacements like the 3991492 head

GerhardH · 06-29-2020, 01:57 PM

Some more!

GerhardH · 06-29-2020, 02:04 PM

Some more!

GerhardH · 06-29-2020, 02:05 PM

Part3

11-20-2019, 08:08 PM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Dang it. I was hoping watch your installation. I'm still trying to decide if I want to install mine. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-21-2019, 09:54 AM	#6
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project If you search in the internet for engine suffix -YV you will find often 327 m/t (for manual trans.). This is wrong in my opinion, see also Chevrolet truck parts catalog, Oct 1969- It's clear stated C10-C20 3-speed Automatic and this is what I see in practice on my truck. Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

11-21-2019, 12:26 PM	#7
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Looks fantastic man! When you are finished please send me a video showing how it operates. Thanks for the link! I didn't know they can be purchased new... Now I don't have to look for a used one. __________________ 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.

11-23-2019, 01:25 PM	#8
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Other job, the belt from the power steering was to long, as desribed here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=729685 Left original, to long 35 5/8" Right matching 35 1/8" Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400 Last edited by GerhardH; 11-23-2019 at 02:26 PM.

11-28-2019, 10:27 AM	#9
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Spotlight is working know. The reason for the short circuit was in this case not the switch, but thank you again for the advise. The reason was a corroded inner bar, therefore the full axial movement was not possible and the lamp was wrong assembled. The rear contact was collided with the gear key. Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

11-28-2019, 10:58 AM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Is there trim that finishes the interior hole? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-28-2019, 01:35 PM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Thanks Gerhard..... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-01-2019, 06:26 PM	#13
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Some more pictures. Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

12-11-2019, 04:50 AM	#14
ElReeso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 39	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project In for updates! From South Germany too so I´d love to see your Truck some day!

12-11-2019, 08:31 AM	#15
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Thanks El Reeso, than we make a great picture together with your 1 ton boom truck. __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

01-20-2020, 04:42 PM	#16
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Not truck related but I thought you would enjoy this.. Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-25-2020, 09:26 AM	#18
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,427	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Great find on the motor - too cool. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-14-2020, 07:08 PM	#19
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project How you doing? I haven't seen you on the site in a while.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-18-2020, 12:33 PM	#20
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Back in Force (at home) Dale. Hope you are well. __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

06-19-2020, 03:55 AM	#21
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Good to see ya posting. I'm doing fine. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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06-29-2020, 01:56 PM	#22
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project So a little bit work on the heads. They are already resurfaced, because of concavity. In the outer area 0.3 mm (0.011811") removed. Have collected some pictures especially for beginners to imagine. Cylinder heads 3991492 ( Inlet valve diameter 2.02 inch /Outlet valve diameter 1.60 inch & screw- in rocker arms, straight plug,complete, GM 3987376) Casting date L96 9 = 9. L= Dezember 6 = 1964,1974 Chevrolet teased the aftermarket in the mid-to-late ‘70s, first with over-the-counter service replacements like the 3991492 head Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400 Last edited by GerhardH; 07-01-2020 at 12:01 PM.

06-29-2020, 01:57 PM	#23
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Some more! Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

06-29-2020, 02:04 PM	#24
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Some more! Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400 Last edited by GerhardH; 06-29-2020 at 04:54 PM.

06-29-2020, 02:05 PM	#25
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Part3 Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

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