What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

[DarkFlounder]

Delete as duplicate.

[NoStopN]

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Got into the front end today, man if you do not have an oxy torch its a pain. I torched off those upper ball joints in less than 5 min. flat. Then onto the stuck lower ball joint. Red hot on the ball joint stud then hit with the hose, 3 times over. Ball joint removal tool and a punch it fell right out.

Having the right stuff is a blessing.

Tell me about it. I tried replacing one in my work parking lot. But the lower wasn't going back in without heat & I didn't have enough.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by ghalperin

I put my front bumper and inner fender wells back on.

Attachment 1662656

You are going to enjoy not worrying about scratches or dirt scuffs. Nice job.

[NoStopN]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

Took the bed back off the frame and took it apart and put the new sides on and sat it back on the frame today. Will finish mocking it all up tomorrow...

I saw the same photos show up in my FB feed today.

[ghalperin]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

You are going to enjoy not worrying about scratches or dirt scuffs. Nice job.

Thanks, I'm a big fan of going all out on the mechanicals and leaving the body alone. If it had a few prior paint jobs it'd be a different story.

I installed my Marchal Amplilux headlights today.

[VWNate1]

Like I said about a Woman (she was no lady) I used to date : VERY nice headlamps ! .

[ghalperin]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

Like I said about a Woman (she was no lady) I used to date : VERY nice headlamps ! .

Thanks, I can't wait for it to get dark to see how they work. The original headlights were like old Rayovac flashlights.

[toolboxchev]

Hey I know someone who resembles those old Rayovacs.

Same tool isnt that sharp!

[VWNate1]

They sure look bright in post # 5495 ! .

Yellow headlamps give far less glare and further out visibility but they're quasi illegal in Cali. ~ expect some tickets .

[ghalperin]

Originally Posted by VWNate1

They sure look bright in post # 5495 ! .

Yellow headlamps give far less glare and further out visibility but they're quasi illegal in Cali. ~ expect some tickets .

In the photo they were bright, but not so much on the road. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the coppers. I've got the Cibie H4s ready just in case.

[VWNate1]

Cool beans .

I loved my yellow H4 headlamps but got tired of tickets and so removed them .

My then 18 year old Son put them in his Hot Rod and drove like a maniac and never got one ticket .

Go figure .

[ChaseBBC]

Starting to put together the puzzle

[ghalperin]

Originally Posted by ChaseBBC

Starting to put together the puzzle

That's the fun part.

[re1]

Originally Posted by Towbiz

Picked up my freshly upholstered buddy seat , dug out tach dash . Now to install tilt column & power steering . Soon !

Any Pictures ?

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Knocked 45 years of grease off my 72 driver truck, and snugged up some gaskets. Dirty job, but I refuse to work under a grease pit, which was approaching 3/8" an inch in places. Greased everything up to the rear drive shaft, where I suppose either the U-joints or zerk fittings are wrong. It's not possible to put a grease gun on the zerk fittings. Can't say how to pull a drive shaft yet, but I will at some point.

The driver is having intermittent starting issues, so as part of a revamp, I tried to install a newer starter, which came off my restoration project. Both 402 trucks, so no problem right? Nope. While it may have worked, the hole in the flex cover on my 72 is taller. It doesn't appear cut, perhaps a replacement? Seems all flex covers would be the same, for BBC trucks anyway. The starter that was on there doesn't appear to check out for a 72 C20 either. All I know is it's a good Delco Remy 1109065 and fit. For what it's worth, the replacements call for the same starter, 71 C10 402 or 72 C20 402.

[NoStopN]

Tony, I think your story exemplifies why I haven't gotten into owning an older vehicle before. My previous trucks from this era were someone else's headache & I was naive.

[DarkFlounder]

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Knocked 45 years of grease off my 72 driver truck, and snugged up some gaskets. Dirty job, but I refuse to work under a grease pit, which was approaching 3/8" an inch in places. Greased everything up to the rear drive shaft, where I suppose either the U-joints or zerk fittings are wrong. It's not possible to put a grease gun on the zerk fittings. Can't say how to pull a drive shaft yet, but I will at some point.

On my '72 K2500, with the big driveshaft and U-Joints, I couldn't get my grease gun on the zerk fitting. Found a smaller fitting on an old Harbor Freight gun I had, fit my current one (Lincoln). Snug fit, but it got on there.

For REALLY tight fits, you can use a needle attachment. Press it into the zerk fitting and it'll work. Might need a second set of hands.

[DarkFlounder]

Over the weekend, did the full ignition tune-up (points/condenser/cap/rotor/wires/plugs) and even replaced the coil.

Was driving to work yesterday morning, and about a block away from the office, the engine started running a bit rough, like I was getting a misfire. Made it to the office then back home.

Frigging #4 spark plug wire came loose from the distributor cap.

[WilliamFd55]

Finished up the bumper. Have a 70 C10, wanted to do fog lights. Found a 72 bumper at a swap meet and went to work..... Added a lower valance, made some brackets for the led's and lenses. Then polished and cleared. The LED's have the option to be clear or amber to complete the "Stock" look.

[skinnan]

I added a braided power steering hose

[ct67_72]

I stripped my roof back to the original white paint.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Originally Posted by DarkFlounder

On my '72 K2500, with the big driveshaft and U-Joints, I couldn't get my grease gun on the zerk fitting. Found a smaller fitting on an old Harbor Freight gun I had, fit my current one (Lincoln). Snug fit, but it got on there.

For REALLY tight fits, you can use a needle attachment. Press it into the zerk fitting and it'll work. Might need a second set of hands.

Needle might work, thank you. At most there's a pinch between the zerks and I believe what's called yokes. At this point I'm willing to let it go. I need to learn how to remove this stuff on the 71 anyhow. Edit: Course I'm assuming different U-joints or zerk fittings are an option.

[NoStopN]

Originally Posted by skinnan

I added a braided power steering hose

I didn't even know anyone was making those. And now that I know they exist, I want one.

[ghalperin]

I have a NOS Smash-Hit grill guard, so I installed the outer towel bar to see how I'd like it. I snapped the photo and took it off. I think the grill guard would look better with fog and driving lights, although I think the slant nose looks best with nothing added.

[ghalperin]