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**fishnixon** · 03-06-2021, 06:07 PM

Making the bend to come off of the radiator support. Not pictured is when I increased the bottom flange angle to 90 degrees to catch the radiator on the engine side of things.

**fishnixon** · 03-06-2021, 06:09 PM

One coat of Hammered Unobtainium.

**fishnixon** · 03-06-2021, 06:55 PM

Radiator cover is complete

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-06-2021, 07:27 PM

Looks good, I need to make one for my truck.

**fishnixon** · 03-06-2021, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks good, I need to make one for my truck.

Thanks...it cleans up the front subtly. Pretty easy project, even if done all by hand.

**fishnixon** · 03-07-2021, 09:30 PM

I went up into the loft of my garage and found this radiator shroud. I was planning on using it for an upcoming shortbox project, but even though it’s original, it’s not perfect, and Dolly doesn’t mind, LOL.

It was greasy, dirty, and bent. I did my best to remedy it, and I’m not too disappointed.

Brake cleaner works like magic after scrubbing the big stuff.

The heat, bracing and letting it cool on its own did the job in straightening the plastic...

**fishnixon** · 03-07-2021, 09:33 PM

More “Unobtainium” was used on the shroud. I’ll let it dry over night and we’ll see how it looks after work.

**Getter-Done** · 03-07-2021, 09:36 PM

That will work

You are the man.

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**fishnixon** · 03-07-2021, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

That will work

You are the man.

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I couldn’t remember if I had a shroud...I scoured out in the snow looking in parts containers and inside of cabs...THEN I checked inside. I’m really happy I didn’t have to buy one or fab one up out of thin sheet metal.

Thanks

**fishnixon** · 06-07-2021, 01:12 AM

Shroud secured...if you look closely, I made a different radiator cover. I’ll use the previous cover on a different truck.

**fishnixon** · 06-07-2021, 01:18 AM

High hump cover is in place. I’m using the 1968 4 speed transmission. The shift knob is 1967 and it’s shift pattern that I so nicely cleaned up is incorrect. The reverse is actually on the other side...I’ll have to find a different shift knob, I guess.

**fishnixon** · 06-07-2021, 01:25 AM

I made up some 1 ot battery cables plus purchased a new battery.

**fishnixon** · 06-07-2021, 01:31 AM

I am working through some issues with my Warn hubs...details later.

**Getter-Done** · 06-07-2021, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishnixon

High hump cover is in place. I’m using the 1968 4 speed transmission. The shift knob is 1967 and it’s shift pattern that I so nicely cleaned up is incorrect. The reverse is actually on the other side...I’ll have to find a different shift knob, I guess.

Nice Progress.

Took me a minute to get used to the reverse being towards me and Down

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**72 tigger** · 06-07-2021, 08:00 AM

Your small projects are looking good!

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-07-2021, 08:38 AM

Nice to see your still working on it.

**fishnixon** · 06-07-2021, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Nice Progress.

Took me a minute to get used to the reverse being towards me and Down

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I’m guessing 1967 reverse is to the left and 1968 was to the right...?

**fishnixon** · 06-07-2021, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Your small projects are looking good!

Thanks

**fishnixon** · 06-07-2021, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice to see your still working on it.

Thanks...trying to get it moving faster.

**Getter-Done** · 06-07-2021, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishnixon

I’m guessing 1967 reverse is to the left and 1968 was to the right...?

Yes

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**fishnixon** · 06-08-2021, 05:47 PM

K30 Speedometer Cable: Using an automatic cable on a 4 speed transmission...

Another item off the list. The 2wd 4 speed cable was too short. The only speedometer cable I could find in the back yard was this one off of a 1972 K20 with auto transmission.

**fishnixon** · 06-08-2021, 05:49 PM

The cup is the right size but the cable sticking out is a bit longer...so, I’ll cut a little off and taper the 4 edges slightly.

**fishnixon** · 06-08-2021, 05:51 PM

Hey! It fits!

**fishnixon** · 06-08-2021, 05:54 PM

Connected the speedo end at the dash, attached the clip on the firewall and bolted down the other clip to the top of the frame. Hope it works.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-08-2021, 09:02 PM

Thank goodness for back yard parts stashes....

03-06-2021, 06:07 PM	#476
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Making the bend to come off of the radiator support. Not pictured is when I increased the bottom flange angle to 90 degrees to catch the radiator on the engine side of things. Attached Images

03-06-2021, 06:09 PM	#477
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly One coat of Hammered Unobtainium. Attached Images

03-06-2021, 06:55 PM	#478
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Radiator cover is complete Attached Images

03-06-2021, 07:27 PM	#479
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Looks good, I need to make one for my truck. __________________ "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

03-07-2021, 09:30 PM	#481
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I went up into the loft of my garage and found this radiator shroud. I was planning on using it for an upcoming shortbox project, but even though it’s original, it’s not perfect, and Dolly doesn’t mind, LOL. It was greasy, dirty, and bent. I did my best to remedy it, and I’m not too disappointed. Brake cleaner works like magic after scrubbing the big stuff. The heat, bracing and letting it cool on its own did the job in straightening the plastic... Attached Images

03-07-2021, 09:33 PM	#482
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly More “Unobtainium” was used on the shroud. I’ll let it dry over night and we’ll see how it looks after work. Attached Images

03-07-2021, 09:36 PM	#483
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,332	Re: Dumptruck Dolly That will work You are the man. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

06-07-2021, 01:12 AM	#485
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Shroud secured...if you look closely, I made a different radiator cover. I’ll use the previous cover on a different truck. Attached Images Last edited by fishnixon; 06-07-2021 at 01:36 AM.

06-07-2021, 01:18 AM	#486
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly High hump cover is in place. I’m using the 1968 4 speed transmission. The shift knob is 1967 and it’s shift pattern that I so nicely cleaned up is incorrect. The reverse is actually on the other side...I’ll have to find a different shift knob, I guess. Attached Images

06-07-2021, 01:25 AM	#487
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I made up some 1 ot battery cables plus purchased a new battery. Attached Images

06-07-2021, 01:31 AM	#488
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I am working through some issues with my Warn hubs...details later. Attached Images

06-07-2021, 08:00 AM	#490
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,240	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Your small projects are looking good! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

06-07-2021, 08:38 AM	#491
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Nice to see your still working on it. __________________ "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

06-08-2021, 05:47 PM	#496
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly K30 Speedometer Cable: Using an automatic cable on a 4 speed transmission... Another item off the list. The 2wd 4 speed cable was too short. The only speedometer cable I could find in the back yard was this one off of a 1972 K20 with auto transmission. Attached Images Last edited by fishnixon; 06-08-2021 at 05:55 PM.

06-08-2021, 05:49 PM	#497
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly The cup is the right size but the cable sticking out is a bit longer...so, I’ll cut a little off and taper the 4 edges slightly. Attached Images



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06-08-2021, 05:51 PM	#498
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Hey! It fits! Attached Images

06-08-2021, 05:54 PM	#499
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 543	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Connected the speedo end at the dash, attached the clip on the firewall and bolted down the other clip to the top of the frame. Hope it works. Attached Images

06-08-2021, 09:02 PM	#500
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Thank goodness for back yard parts stashes.... __________________ "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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