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bmxbang · 05-15-2019, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Me too. Wood for the 68 long step bed

heck yes! That will look amazing.

72c20customcamper · 05-15-2019, 07:22 PM

Got the patch panel ready for the bed real easy when a friend has a new computerized brake.

72c20customcamper · 05-15-2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bmxbang

heck yes! That will look amazing.

Using white oak.

**Steeveedee** · 05-15-2019, 11:00 PM

One of my younger brothers put white oak in the bed of his truck, with stainless steel strips. Everyone joked that the only thing he was going to haul after that was ass. I guess so, what with the 383 stroker and the blower and narrowed Ford 9". I dimly recall that it made it into a magazine. I'll ask one of my nephews if that is true.

72c20customcamper · 05-16-2019, 08:33 AM

Using white oak rather than red because it's much more rot resistant when exposed to weather. Not going to be a show bed.

72c20customcamper · 05-16-2019, 05:53 PM

Major job getting the trailing arm off. Ubolts were frozen in the arm. Had to use heat and a bfh. New bushings and paint. It's back on the truck just to bushed to get another picture

**Already Gone** · 05-16-2019, 08:05 PM

My truck has had an incessant whine in the rear end since I bought it. Had it checked and everything is tight and good. Been told some are like that but it annoys the hell out of me. So today I bit the bullet and ordered new rear axles, crown and pinion, bearings, seal set et al and a Detrot Locker TruTrac as the truck has 3:73's and i"m instaling a 700R4 and am getting an original 400 small block which will be replacing , in a few years, the original 90,000 mile 350. I figure with the 700R4 's lower first gear and the 3:73's and a 400+HP small block the TruTrac is a good option.Oh yea the TruTrac cost almost the same as all the other parts combined..

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-16-2019, 08:28 PM

Still a few components I can add yet, but for the most part "phase 1 of 3" is done.

Failed on the first valve cover gaskets, they were too thin, and I perhaps I blew it expecting the body/paint guy to flatten out the valve covers. Where there's a will there's a way, I ended up flattening the surfaces yesterday. Pillows, hammers and straight edges got her done cleanly. I ordered Moroso gaskets, which are basically 4-5 X the cost. I don't mind spending $45 if it means no leaks. Hopefully they do the trick.

It's all on phase 2 now, which is body and paint, and I'm not doing much of either.

**72 Super** · 05-16-2019, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Still a few components I can add yet, but for the most part "phase 1 of 3" is done.

Failed on the first valve cover gaskets, they were too thin, and I perhaps I blew it expecting the body/paint guy to flatten out the valve covers. Where there's a will there's a way, I ended up flattening the surfaces yesterday. Pillows, hammers and straight edges got her done cleanly. I ordered Moroso gaskets, which are basically 4-5 X the cost. I don't mind spending $45 if it means no leaks. Hopefully they do the trick.

It's all on phase 2 now, which is body and paint, and I'm not doing much of either.

Tony, coming along nicely!

Ray

typerr · 05-16-2019, 10:26 PM

Installed the new valve covers & air cleaner I picked up at the Long Beach Collector Car Swap Meet last weekend. Also new plug wires. I think she cleaned up pretty good. Still a few more things to do until I'm happy with my recent purchase. I found the correct alternator mount at CPP so I need to get that installed. I also need to sort out the radiator mounting. I seem to have a 3 row radiator installed in the larger 4 row mounts.

**allchevy58** · 05-16-2019, 11:02 PM

Looking good.

Ganty101 · 05-17-2019, 03:14 AM

Finally got my new radiator and got it fitted right away. The original brackets didn’t quite fit but longer bolts and some spacers got them to fit good.

OregonNed · 05-17-2019, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by typerr

Installed the new valve covers & air cleaner I picked up at the Long Beach Collector Car Swap Meet last weekend. Also new plug wires. I think she cleaned up pretty good. Still a few more things to do until I'm happy with my recent purchase. I found the correct alternator mount at CPP so I need to get that installed. I also need to sort out the radiator mounting. I seem to have a 3 row radiator installed in the larger 4 row mounts.

That looks fantastic!

71gmcC15 · 05-17-2019, 03:33 PM

Painted the top of my dash today. Used truck bed liner. Not that I wanted to use it but my black paint when to cap on me so I decided well I got it all masked up I mine as well use the can of bed liner I had laying around. Turned out pritty good. Will see how easy it is to clean in the future. New dash pad on the way.

**FL71C10** · 05-18-2019, 07:18 PM

Got it running!

https://youtu.be/NVcrKw8zutI

**Steeveedee** · 05-18-2019, 10:28 PM

Drove it. There was a Buick-Olds-Pontiac meet-and-greet that I started many years ago when I had a hot rod Buick Skylark. I sold my Buick many years ago (the truck is money pit enough!) so another guy started doing it. I went today and got to see some pretty nice old cars. My favorite was a black/black/black '65 GTO with 3 deuces and a 4 speed, and a 389, completely original down to the brake drums, presented by the original owner. I had a '65 GTO, but it was a complete beater.

70 shorty · 05-19-2019, 10:27 AM

Put a new rear u joint in the driveshaft since the old one fell apart leaving me on the side of the road the other day. I decided not to do the front one at the same time, since I have a knack for messing up things that I touch, and it felt fine.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-21-2019, 03:29 PM

I'm going through withdrawals, a depression and self-doubt

because abruptly, there's very little I can do for my truck right now.

I did manage to polish up these Wittek clamps today. They were on the spark arrester/carb. spacer, and withstood the test of time nicely. The power steering reservoir hose has the same clamps.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 05-21-2019, 04:22 PM

Finished painting the front third of my frame, now I can assemble the front suspension with the disc brake conversion.

**psoucy** · 05-22-2019, 07:14 AM

Starting to see some progress on the body, finished getting all the rust off and coated. Did the sandblasting of the cab myself, won't do that again. I sent the rest out to the sandblasters, he's going to epoxy prime for me. Can't wait to start putting this baby back together.

Knight72 · 05-22-2019, 01:59 PM

Rebuilt the rear drums. Ended up having to reuse some old springs. New kit wasn't right. And test painted a spare rallye and eyeballed it to see if I'll like the look. Gonna rock these with white letters. Gotta figure out how to secure the caps though

**Already Gone** · 05-22-2019, 05:49 PM

Didn't actually do anything to the truck today but Fed Ex and Purolator stopped by with some goodies for it, which will be installed within a few weeks.

72c20customcamper · 05-22-2019, 05:51 PM

Welded in the patch panel .

Astro-Balls · 05-22-2019, 09:57 PM

Heater Core and AC cleanup, New Fan Switch and Resistor, Seals etc...

Astro-Balls · 05-22-2019, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 71gmcC15

Painted the top of my dash today. Used truck bed liner. Not that I wanted to use it but my black paint when to cap on me so I decided well I got it all masked up I mine as well use the can of bed liner I had laying around. Turned out pritty good. Will see how easy it is to clean in the future. New dash pad on the way.

Thats a great idea, No Glare either. looks great.

05-15-2019, 07:22 PM	#577
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,713	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the patch panel ready for the bed real easy when a friend has a new computerized brake. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-15-2019, 11:00 PM	#579
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,673	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter One of my younger brothers put white oak in the bed of his truck, with stainless steel strips. Everyone joked that the only thing he was going to haul after that was ass. I guess so, what with the 383 stroker and the blower and narrowed Ford 9". I dimly recall that it made it into a magazine. I'll ask one of my nephews if that is true. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-16-2019, 08:33 AM	#580
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,713	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Using white oak rather than red because it's much more rot resistant when exposed to weather. Not going to be a show bed. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-16-2019, 05:53 PM	#581
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,713	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Major job getting the trailing arm off. Ubolts were frozen in the arm. Had to use heat and a bfh. New bushings and paint. It's back on the truck just to bushed to get another picture Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-16-2019, 08:05 PM	#582
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter My truck has had an incessant whine in the rear end since I bought it. Had it checked and everything is tight and good. Been told some are like that but it annoys the hell out of me. So today I bit the bullet and ordered new rear axles, crown and pinion, bearings, seal set et al and a Detrot Locker TruTrac as the truck has 3:73's and i"m instaling a 700R4 and am getting an original 400 small block which will be replacing , in a few years, the original 90,000 mile 350. I figure with the 700R4 's lower first gear and the 3:73's and a 400+HP small block the TruTrac is a good option.Oh yea the TruTrac cost almost the same as all the other parts combined.. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-16-2019, 08:28 PM	#583
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,320	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Still a few components I can add yet, but for the most part "phase 1 of 3" is done. Failed on the first valve cover gaskets, they were too thin, and I perhaps I blew it expecting the body/paint guy to flatten out the valve covers. Where there's a will there's a way, I ended up flattening the surfaces yesterday. Pillows, hammers and straight edges got her done cleanly. I ordered Moroso gaskets, which are basically 4-5 X the cost. I don't mind spending $45 if it means no leaks. Hopefully they do the trick. It's all on phase 2 now, which is body and paint, and I'm not doing much of either. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

05-16-2019, 10:26 PM	#585
typerr Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Lakewood Posts: 83	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed the new valve covers & air cleaner I picked up at the Long Beach Collector Car Swap Meet last weekend. Also new plug wires. I think she cleaned up pretty good. Still a few more things to do until I'm happy with my recent purchase. I found the correct alternator mount at CPP so I need to get that installed. I also need to sort out the radiator mounting. I seem to have a 3 row radiator installed in the larger 4 row mounts. Attached Images

05-16-2019, 11:02 PM	#586
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looking good. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

05-17-2019, 03:14 AM	#587
Ganty101 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Yorkshire UK Posts: 75	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally got my new radiator and got it fitted right away. The original brackets didn’t quite fit but longer bolts and some spacers got them to fit good. Attached Images

05-17-2019, 03:33 PM	#589
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Painted the top of my dash today. Used truck bed liner. Not that I wanted to use it but my black paint when to cap on me so I decided well I got it all masked up I mine as well use the can of bed liner I had laying around. Turned out pritty good. Will see how easy it is to clean in the future. New dash pad on the way. Attached Images __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

05-18-2019, 07:18 PM	#590
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got it running! https://youtu.be/NVcrKw8zutI __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

05-18-2019, 10:28 PM	#591
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,673	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Drove it. There was a Buick-Olds-Pontiac meet-and-greet that I started many years ago when I had a hot rod Buick Skylark. I sold my Buick many years ago (the truck is money pit enough!) so another guy started doing it. I went today and got to see some pretty nice old cars. My favorite was a black/black/black '65 GTO with 3 deuces and a 4 speed, and a 389, completely original down to the brake drums, presented by the original owner. I had a '65 GTO, but it was a complete beater. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-19-2019, 10:27 AM	#592
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put a new rear u joint in the driveshaft since the old one fell apart leaving me on the side of the road the other day. I decided not to do the front one at the same time, since I have a knack for messing up things that I touch, and it felt fine. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

05-21-2019, 03:29 PM	#593
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,320	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I'm going through withdrawals, a depression and self-doubt because abruptly, there's very little I can do for my truck right now. I did manage to polish up these Wittek clamps today. They were on the spark arrester/carb. spacer, and withstood the test of time nicely. The power steering reservoir hose has the same clamps. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 05-22-2019 at 11:30 PM.

05-21-2019, 04:22 PM	#594
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,413	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished painting the front third of my frame, now I can assemble the front suspension with the disc brake conversion. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear



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05-22-2019, 07:14 AM	#595
psoucy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bristol Posts: 52	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Starting to see some progress on the body, finished getting all the rust off and coated. Did the sandblasting of the cab myself, won't do that again. I sent the rest out to the sandblasters, he's going to epoxy prime for me. Can't wait to start putting this baby back together. Attached Images

05-22-2019, 01:59 PM	#596
Knight72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Southside, Alabama Posts: 173	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Rebuilt the rear drums. Ended up having to reuse some old springs. New kit wasn't right. And test painted a spare rallye and eyeballed it to see if I'll like the look. Gonna rock these with white letters. Gotta figure out how to secure the caps though Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside aka Big Rhonda. Still plugging away. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8247142

05-22-2019, 05:49 PM	#597
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Didn't actually do anything to the truck today but Fed Ex and Purolator stopped by with some goodies for it, which will be installed within a few weeks. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-22-2019, 05:51 PM	#598
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,713	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Welded in the patch panel . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-22-2019, 09:57 PM	#599
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Heater Core and AC cleanup, New Fan Switch and Resistor, Seals etc... __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

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