What did you do to your truck today!

[dapperg]

Put in a pair of seatbelts... then realized I don't like wearing a seatbelt.

Meh, maybe a passenger will put em to use.

[magwakeenercew2jh]

Long story short; For an extra, I bought the dash set up from a seller on EBay and it came like this.....I sent him a message. But he didn't write back.

I wanted to use the nacelle. But I was going to paint it. What I really wanted, though, was the rest of the dash parts. So, I stripped the dash and put
the guts in my old plastic nacelle...which I previously screwed up to get it off (see the area around the choke hole).

I bought a different dash that I'm running now...

But, on this one (the gloss black one with the cut up choke area), I'm going to put a 2-1/16" electric clock in the boo-boo, and then have a full extra dash
....Why? I don't know. It's a disease.

Now, off to find a 2 1/16" black-faced electric clock..........

[nlped]

Originally Posted by ksucatz

A couple of days ago we set up a quick electrolysis tub to remove the rust on bumper brackets and other parts.



Here is a comparison of before and after


This set-up worked pretty well, but had to see how we could make it better, so tonight we built a bigger setup. Went from a 3 gallon tub to a 35 gallon tank.




Best part is that there is no cost. The barrel was a freebie from work, and the 1" bar for anodes my buddy snatched from his job. The rest is just spare parts lying around.

Okay, tell me more please
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[ksucatz]

Originally Posted by nlped

Okay, tell me more please
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Sorry, been busy and missed this.
Basically I just did the first set up based on research from a Google search.
This is one source.
http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp

The solution is nothing more than water and washing soda.
The anodes are just iron bars.
Hook a 12V positive from a decent battery charger to the anode, then hook the negative to the part to be cleaned.

The first setup was a small trial run and didn't require as much current, but the bigger setup draws a little more.

I let the brackets run for about 24 hours or so. A little cleaning with a brush and a quick shot in the cabinet and they were ready for powder.

[buckskins4ever]

bought new hidden antenna so gonna try to delete external and try amplified style inside. If it works I am going to weld in the antenna hole before painting white portion

[OregonNed]

Removed the ashtray and glovebox door to ship to New York for pinstriping and air brush artwork. Also treated the truck to a new glove box liner.
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[ItsRandy]

Replaced my drop down battery box...just in time. Then went out and drove my truck and got a flat tire. Don't tire stores fix flat tires anymore? they thing they gotta' sell you a new one. $275... CRAP!

[TBONE1964]

Well, for the first time sense last October, it was over 60 degrees in South east Michigan today and I took full advantage of it.

Rolled the 72 out of the storage unit and worked on some wiring issues. The PO hade two headlight relays, one for low beam and one for high. I was not sure why they were there so I removed them and wired the lights back up like original an everything works fine. Do these relays make a difference? I am not sure there purpose but no they are not factory.

I also got rid of the aftermarket coolant recovery jug that someone had to have. I don't have a problem with a little coolant spiting out if need be.

I am wondering if I have the correct PS pump for a short style water pump or if there is any difference other than the pulleys. I am going to put the alternator back on the drivers side and put a short water pump back on like it is suppose to have. Can anyone tell from the pic if the PS pump is correct?

I also cleaned up the new AM radio and admired the gate for the first time outside.

Overall, it was a good day of fun working on the old 72. Off to El Paso tomorrow for the week for work. I will be scouting for parts.

[Palf70Step]

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

Well, for the first time sense last October, it was over 60 degrees in South east Michigan today and I took full advantage of it.

Rolled the 72 out of the storage unit and worked on some wiring issues. The PO hade two headlight relays, one for low beam and one for high. I was not sure why they were there so I removed them and wired the lights back up like original an everything works fine. Do these relays make a difference? I am not sure there purpose but no they are not factory.

I also got rid of the aftermarket coolant recovery jug that someone had to have. I don't have a problem with a little coolant spiting out if need be.

I am wondering if I have the correct PS pump for a short style water pump or if there is any difference other than the pulleys. I am going to put the alternator back on the drivers side and put a short water pump back on like it is suppose to have. Can anyone tell from the pic if the PS pump is correct?

I also cleaned up the new AM radio and admired the gate for the first time outside.

Overall, it was a good day of fun working on the old 72. Off to El Paso tomorrow for the week for work. I will be scouting for parts.

Far as the relays go, they say it makes the lights brighter and steadier. I'll be wiring mine up with relays whenever I get close to that stage of my build.

[Gmcfolife]

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[Stevo427]

Got my heater to work. This truck probably hasn't had the heater working in 20 years . Never worked while I've owned it and it never worked for the PO. Pulled my glove box out and noticed that the controls where just unplugged. Plugged everything up and got a nice loud hum from the fan!. Woohoo!. Then I got some fittings for the intake/waterpump and hooked her all up and it turned out the heater core was busted. Ordered one from Oriellys and it was to big. Returned it and got one from Auto-zone. Then while I was screwing it on the core got punctured by the screws that hold it in place! So took that back and got another one. Then after grinding the mounting screws down I put her back together and I now have HEAT! Did all this without having to drop the fender or wheel well(Skinny hands/arms and a lot of patience)......... But I did leave 2 bolts off so I can easily take it off again later.

Then after seeing this I got a vacuum and sucked out all the leaves out of the cab/vents.

Now when the weathers like this I can be nice and cozy!

[jc70chevy]

Installed my cpp 2.5 drop spindles so now i have a total 5.5 inch drop in front and seven in the rear cant be happier hope the bbc dont drop it to much more. Lol

[Gmcfolife]

Originally Posted by jc70chevy

Installed my cpp 2.5 drop spindles so now i have a total 5.5 inch drop in front and seven in the rear cant be happier hope the bbc dont drop it to much more. Lol

Got pics?
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[shawno72]

Originally Posted by jc70chevy

Installed my cpp 2.5 drop spindles so now i have a total 5.5 inch drop in front and seven in the rear cant be happier hope the bbc dont drop it to much more. Lol

Oh know that it will Lets see some pics of the progress.

[jc70chevy]

ill post pics in the am tommorow to dark to night keep in mind with out motor

[jc70chevy]

dealt with insurance about my dog chewing up my bike and finished dropping truck so heres some pics front has 3 inch drop springs from cpp ad 2.5 spindles from cpp also. rear has 5 inch springs and two inchs blocks . front should 5.5 drop and rear a 7drop

[jc70chevy]

other side

[shawno72]

I think its gonna drop quite a bit with the big block

[Expat_dude]

Paint going on

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[jc70chevy]

Originally Posted by Expat_dude

Paint going on

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thats a nice color one of my favorites

[Expat_dude]

Gotta love tangier orange, we added a touch of HOK fire ice in the first layers of clear..
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[PAWS 72]

Sunday, I was going to change trim rings and decided I would run it like this for a few days.

It would look good dropped about 2'' front and rear.

[Square_78]

Originally Posted by PAWS 72

Sunday, I was going to change trim rings and decided I would run it like this for a few days.

It would look good dropped about 2'' front and rear.

Thats got a mean Nascar look to it with the big lettering on the tires. I think a 6" drop would look sweet.

[ryanroo]

I think that looks sweet!

[TexasSteve]

I installed a Volante CAI today. And scribed off a piece of clear Lexan to redo the top from the Volante piece into a clear window, just for kicks. I had the piece of Lexan laying around so I figured why not?

Next up? Exhaust!

Last week was a new single DIN CD deck withe the adapter mount that has a small pocket underneath the deck so it doesn't just look like a "wrong-sized" stereo floating there in a flat piece of plastic.