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**Jiggers72-GMC** · 03-17-2022, 05:47 PM

Very nice, I got this one off Amazon, no cutting wires,
Tow Ready 118311 T-Connector

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 03-17-2022, 05:50 PM

I need exhaust, what system do you have there ??

jimbosprint · 03-17-2022, 06:21 PM

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I need exhaust, what system do you have there ??

The exhaust was built by Freese's Exhaust Shop here in Chico. The pipe is 2.25" and the mufflers are 18" Magnaflows.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-18-2022, 06:03 AM

Looks good, try not to use the rear recovery point though...

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 03-18-2022, 08:06 AM

Thanks for the exhaust info Jim, I'll probably take mine to a local shop up here that does great work.

memo43 · 03-20-2022, 10:58 PM

Awesome build, really enjoyed it.
Especially the attention to detail that you provided.
I drive an 85 k20 and my 18 year old son drives an 86 k20, both daily drivers (even with todays gas prices, we tell everyone that our truck payment is our gas payment).
Keep up the good work, love seeing these ol trucks on the road.

jimbosprint · 03-23-2022, 03:35 PM

Today I spliced in a 4-wire trailer plug. I used correctly labeled/colored wires that I saved after installing the American Autowire kit.

I also replaced the speedometer cable and removed the speedometer gearbox. The gearbox leaked really bad, and the dash showed double the actual speed. I need to take it for a test drive and see how accurate the speedometer reads now.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-24-2022, 08:55 AM

Nice, the harness looks clean. I believe you can get new gear boxes in different ratios if need be..

jimbosprint · 03-24-2022, 11:07 AM

So the speedometer doesn't move at all now. I must have missed something.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 03-24-2022, 01:13 PM

Silly question Jim, is the new cable hooked up to the speedo at the dash??

jimbosprint · 03-24-2022, 01:18 PM

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Silly question Jim, is the new cable hooked up to the speedo at the dash??

It was hooked up on my drive to get dinner, but I disconnected it on the drive home to see if it was spinning at the dash end. It was not.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-24-2022, 01:25 PM

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It was hooked up on my drive to get dinner, but I disconnected it on the drive home to see if it was spinning at the dash end. It was not.

I hope it's a easy fix!

jimbosprint · 03-27-2022, 06:17 PM

The speedometer cable was just not lined up at the transfer case end - easy fix. It functions, but the accuracy is still off. At 30mph the dash reads 35mph. I'll take the improvement.

I rotated the tires today. Put the spare in so it can get some miles.

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SRU1436 · 03-28-2022, 09:45 AM

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I got the trailer hitch installed today. I used c-clamps to hold it up while I drilled the holes in the frame, which worked well. It's important to have a rear recovery point attached to the frame in case I get stuck off road. Now I just need to add a trailer wiring harness.

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Looks great, where did you get the trailer hitch from? I want to add one to my 72.

SRU1436 · 03-28-2022, 09:52 AM

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Looks great, where did you get the trailer hitch from? I want to add one to my 72.

I read through the thread more and found the model, guess I should’ve read more.

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jimbosprint · 04-15-2022, 06:48 PM

Backordered saddle door panels showed up today. I also have a Precision window channel kit and new window regulators. Time to rebuild my doors.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 04-15-2022, 10:38 PM

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Backordered saddle door panels showed up today. I also have a Precision window channel kit and new window regulators. Time to rebuild my doors.

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Where did you find the nice door panels? Waiting anxiously to see how they fit!

jimbosprint · 04-16-2022, 11:28 AM

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Where did you find the nice door panels? Waiting anxiously to see how they fit!

I bought them from Classic Industries back in January, but they were out of stock. Driver side armrest is still backordered.

jimbosprint · 04-16-2022, 02:48 PM

My driver door has new window seals and a new door panel. Precision weatherstrip is quite a bit nicer than the LMC ones I have used in the past. If I were restoring the truck, I would not be that happy with these OER brand door panels. For this truck they are just fine though.

I'll do the passenger side tomorrow probably. I look forward to how much quieter the cab will be with door panels. And I will not miss the windows banging around in the track.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 04-17-2022, 10:21 AM

They look pretty good.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 04-17-2022, 10:24 AM

What he said ^^^^^^ the color goes well on your truck.

jimbosprint · 04-17-2022, 07:26 PM

I worked on the passenger door today. The handle was missing the button which didn't really matter to me, but I had the new part and so I had to fix it. One of the captured nuts for the armrest was missing. I found it in the bottom of the door and I was able to get it put back. The window regulator needed to be replaced too, so I did that.

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jimbosprint · 04-17-2022, 07:35 PM

The window roller channel was super gummed up so I cleaned that out. A sharp corner of the window was catching on the new vent window channel so I filed it down for smoother operation. I would like to finish putting the door panel on this side but no parts stores are open on Easter, so I can't get more of the nylon door panel fasteners that I need.

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jimbosprint · 04-18-2022, 02:17 PM

The passenger door is all back together. Just waiting on an armrest for the driver side.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 04-19-2022, 06:34 AM

Nice! Looks real good.

03-17-2022, 05:47 PM	#476
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Very nice, I got this one off Amazon, no cutting wires, Tow Ready 118311 T-Connector __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

03-17-2022, 05:50 PM	#477
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I need exhaust, what system do you have there ?? __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

03-18-2022, 06:03 AM	#479
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Looks good, try not to use the rear recovery point though... __________________ "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

03-18-2022, 08:06 AM	#480
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Thanks for the exhaust info Jim, I'll probably take mine to a local shop up here that does great work. __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

03-20-2022, 10:58 PM	#481
memo43 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gardnerville NV Posts: 220	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Awesome build, really enjoyed it. Especially the attention to detail that you provided. I drive an 85 k20 and my 18 year old son drives an 86 k20, both daily drivers (even with todays gas prices, we tell everyone that our truck payment is our gas payment). Keep up the good work, love seeing these ol trucks on the road. __________________ Memo S. Retired US Marine Family Man

03-23-2022, 03:35 PM	#482
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Today I spliced in a 4-wire trailer plug. I used correctly labeled/colored wires that I saved after installing the American Autowire kit. I also replaced the speedometer cable and removed the speedometer gearbox. The gearbox leaked really bad, and the dash showed double the actual speed. I need to take it for a test drive and see how accurate the speedometer reads now. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

03-24-2022, 08:55 AM	#483
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Nice, the harness looks clean. I believe you can get new gear boxes in different ratios if need be.. __________________ "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

03-24-2022, 11:07 AM	#484
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 So the speedometer doesn't move at all now. I must have missed something. __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

03-24-2022, 01:13 PM	#485
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Silly question Jim, is the new cable hooked up to the speedo at the dash?? __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

03-27-2022, 06:17 PM	#488
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 The speedometer cable was just not lined up at the transfer case end - easy fix. It functions, but the accuracy is still off. At 30mph the dash reads 35mph. I'll take the improvement. I rotated the tires today. Put the spare in so it can get some miles. __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

04-15-2022, 06:48 PM	#491
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Backordered saddle door panels showed up today. I also have a Precision window channel kit and new window regulators. Time to rebuild my doors. __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

04-16-2022, 02:48 PM	#494
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 My driver door has new window seals and a new door panel. Precision weatherstrip is quite a bit nicer than the LMC ones I have used in the past. If I were restoring the truck, I would not be that happy with these OER brand door panels. For this truck they are just fine though. I'll do the passenger side tomorrow probably. I look forward to how much quieter the cab will be with door panels. And I will not miss the windows banging around in the track. __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

04-17-2022, 10:21 AM	#495
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 They look pretty good. __________________ "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

04-17-2022, 10:24 AM	#496
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 What he said ^^^^^^ the color goes well on your truck. __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

04-17-2022, 07:26 PM	#497
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I worked on the passenger door today. The handle was missing the button which didn't really matter to me, but I had the new part and so I had to fix it. One of the captured nuts for the armrest was missing. I found it in the bottom of the door and I was able to get it put back. The window regulator needed to be replaced too, so I did that. __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)



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04-17-2022, 07:35 PM	#498
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 The window roller channel was super gummed up so I cleaned that out. A sharp corner of the window was catching on the new vent window channel so I filed it down for smoother operation. I would like to finish putting the door panel on this side but no parts stores are open on Easter, so I can't get more of the nylon door panel fasteners that I need. __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

04-18-2022, 02:17 PM	#499
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 The passenger door is all back together. Just waiting on an armrest for the driver side. __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

04-19-2022, 06:34 AM	#500
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Nice! Looks real good. __________________ "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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