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budman k20 · 08-13-2013, 03:58 PM

I'm always looking for a reason to drive my 72! There are 6 bikes in our group going to the HD party. The pros to driving the 72 is it's always nice to have a tow vehicle plus everyone could put their gear in my trailer and everywhere I go I have a place to eat and sleep! The con's are I wont be riding my bike with everyone else and the high cost of fuel! We found a FREE place to stay so we are riding! It's only 350 miles one way to Milwakee so the fuel cost would only be $450 ish. But with a free place to crash its going to be a bike only weekend!

magwakeenercew2jh · 08-13-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by budman k20

I'm always looking for a reason to drive my 72! There are 6 bikes in our group going to the HD party. The pros to driving the 72 is it's always nice to have a tow vehicle plus everyone could put their gear in my trailer and everywhere I go I have a place to eat and sleep! The con's are I wont be riding my bike with everyone else and the high cost of fuel! We found a FREE place to stay so we are riding! It's only 350 miles one way to Milwakee so the fuel cost would only be $450 ish. But with a free place to crash its going to be a bike only weekend!

Hahahaha! I thought I read you were heading out from "Fairfield, CA".....Now THAT makes a difference.

DT1 · 08-13-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by budman k20

Put on the camper and a loaded trailer then I drove it 25.3 miles and put in 4 gallons of gas! After that test I decided I need a cheaper way to get to Milwaukee for the HD party!

What a gorgeous rig!

Dunenutt · 08-14-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by budman k20

Put on the camper and a loaded trailer then I drove it 25.3 miles and put in 4 gallons of gas! After that test I decided I need a cheaper way to get to Milwaukee for the HD party!

Cool truck, and camper combo!

71nightmoves · 08-12-2013, 05:55 PM

In preparation of coverting over the 03' chassis to my 71, we pulled the front clip & rear bed, and are 2/3rds the way done on removing the cab.......unplugging the wiring harness is a (5 letter word!!)

Expat_dude · 08-12-2013, 06:23 PM

Ordered a vacuum pump, just the canister was not cutting it!!
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chevy72blu · 08-12-2013, 07:03 PM

Mounted a new set of wheels. MB Oldschool 18x8 gunmetal and Nitto 420S tires

Before:

After:

Also fixed a leaky fuel line issue and took care of my stiff brake pedal (long thread about it a while back). Turns out the new (non rebuilt) master was built incorrectly. New one in (warranty) and its stopping great!

**nlped** · 08-12-2013, 08:22 PM

^^^ Sexy!!!
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wreckthosecars · 08-12-2013, 08:35 PM

Very nice LS install above

I installed drop spindles and rear drop blocks today.

I drove it down the street and back. I think I will install a new carrier bearing tomorrow. That sucker is making some noise.

MLB57 · 08-12-2013, 08:49 PM

Broke my new windsheild

Mr Chevorlet · 08-12-2013, 09:33 PM

Worked on the bed not today but this week

sboris · 08-14-2013, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

Worked on the bed not today but this week

Looks really nice.
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Square_78 · 08-13-2013, 01:09 AM

That sucks. I need a new windshield too.
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Dunenutt · 08-14-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MLB57

Broke my new windsheild

Thats why I sit back with a beer, and let the professionals cuss at it.

72Souper · 08-14-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunenutt

Thats why I sit back with a beer, and let the professionals cuss at it.

My dad and i watched a window installation video (i have a truck with stainless trim), looked pretty "easy". Then i read a lot of experiences on this board. Decided it was anything but "easy". We took it to an autoglass shop and it took them 3 tries to get it in! Best choice we made in a long time!

magwakeenercew2jh · 08-14-2013, 07:45 PM

In The Ten Ring (Post #7738):

Nice truck. My taste veers away from the Lincoln (or whatever) hood ornament.
But that's one of the great things about these trucks...You get to do whatever you want.

Okay, would it be idiotic to suggest that you have to make sure you're adjusted all
the way "in" before the drums will slide over the shoes?

tommys72 · 09-05-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 72Souper

My dad and i watched a window installation video (i have a truck with stainless trim), looked pretty "easy". Then i read a lot of experiences on this board. Decided it was anything but "easy". We took it to an autoglass shop and it took them 3 tries to get it in! Best choice we made in a long time!

It took the glass guy that did mine about ten hours total and two windshields, he eventually got it in though. And the crazy thing is he's being it for about 30 years
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magwakeenercew2jh · 09-05-2013, 05:38 PM

I'm not a big fan of stick on stuff. But I found these letters in my parts stash while I was looking for something else.

I'm headed to the striper's tomorrow. He'll probably wring my neck for sticking these on. Hell, this ain't no show truck.
And, I already had 'em. So, I stuck 'em on.

DT1 · 09-06-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

It took the glass guy that did mine about ten hours total and two windshields, he eventually got it in though. And the crazy thing is he's being it for about 30 years
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I have stainless trim on my windshield seal too. It took me almost a month and three glass guys before the windshield finally went in. It was the most frustrating part of my entire build.

70chevy10 · 08-12-2013, 09:42 PM

Today I replaced the crankshaft position sensor on my 1998 k2500
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In The Ten Ring · 08-13-2013, 12:59 AM

Made preparations to complete the driver's side drum rebuild....I just now saved all the pics from that super awesome online tutorial someone linked on here for me. I don't have wi fi at my house and I'm nearly out of ink! Now I can just carry my laptop out to the garage for the work.

I also bought some dremel attachments for the upcoming front cab tac-welded bolt grinding...

69GMC1500 · 08-13-2013, 09:13 PM

I put new plug wires and valve cover gaskets on. I replaced my temp sender and got my temp gauge to work, also found out my windshield leaks ( first time I've had truck in the rain ).
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VWNate1 · 08-13-2013, 11:03 PM

Broke out my new Harbor Freight drill na d wire wheels and began zizzing the rust off the very bottom part of it ~ this looks very do - able , it'll just take some time .

I also may have located a running & driving 292 TH350 equipped donor for my '69 C/10 , I go to look at and maybe buy it to - morrow afternoon .

Gor77 · 08-14-2013, 07:32 AM

In The Ten Ring · 08-14-2013, 06:02 PM

I continued to wrestle with my drum brakes and right when I think I've won......I find the drums won't go back on!

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps10bb3532.jpg

08-13-2013, 03:58 PM	#1
budman k20 1972 K20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Greenfield MN Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I'm always looking for a reason to drive my 72! There are 6 bikes in our group going to the HD party. The pros to driving the 72 is it's always nice to have a tow vehicle plus everyone could put their gear in my trailer and everywhere I go I have a place to eat and sleep! The con's are I wont be riding my bike with everyone else and the high cost of fuel! We found a FREE place to stay so we are riding! It's only 350 miles one way to Milwakee so the fuel cost would only be $450 ish. But with a free place to crash its going to be a bike only weekend!

08-12-2013, 05:55 PM	#5
71nightmoves Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: ft. smith arkansas Posts: 8	Re: What did you do to your truck today! In preparation of coverting over the 03' chassis to my 71, we pulled the front clip & rear bed, and are 2/3rds the way done on removing the cab.......unplugging the wiring harness is a (5 letter word!!) __________________ Jeff M. McKinley

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wreckthosecars Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 23	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Very nice LS install above I installed drop spindles and rear drop blocks today. I drove it down the street and back. I think I will install a new carrier bearing tomorrow. That sucker is making some noise. Attached Images __________________ I couldn't decide on a year, so I bought both years in the same truck 1972/67 C10 - Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591277

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chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Mounted a new set of wheels. MB Oldschool 18x8 gunmetal and Nitto 420S tires Before: After: Also fixed a leaky fuel line issue and took care of my stiff brake pedal (long thread about it a while back). Turns out the new (non rebuilt) master was built incorrectly. New one in (warranty) and its stopping great! __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

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08-14-2013, 07:45 PM	#16
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! In The Ten Ring (Post #7738): Nice truck. My taste veers away from the Lincoln (or whatever) hood ornament. But that's one of the great things about these trucks...You get to do whatever you want. Okay, would it be idiotic to suggest that you have to make sure you're adjusted all the way "in" before the drums will slide over the shoes? __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

09-05-2013, 05:38 PM	#18
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I'm not a big fan of stick on stuff. But I found these letters in my parts stash while I was looking for something else. I'm headed to the striper's tomorrow. He'll probably wring my neck for sticking these on. Hell, this ain't no show truck. And, I already had 'em. So, I stuck 'em on. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

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08-13-2013, 12:59 AM	#21
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Made preparations to complete the driver's side drum rebuild....I just now saved all the pics from that super awesome online tutorial someone linked on here for me. I don't have wi fi at my house and I'm nearly out of ink! Now I can just carry my laptop out to the garage for the work. I also bought some dremel attachments for the upcoming front cab tac-welded bolt grinding...

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69GMC1500 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rapid City ,South Dakota Posts: 9	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I put new plug wires and valve cover gaskets on. I replaced my temp sender and got my temp gauge to work, also found out my windshield leaks ( first time I've had truck in the rain ). Posted via Mobile Device

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VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,625	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Broke out my new Harbor Freight drill na d wire wheels and began zizzing the rust off the very bottom part of it ~ this looks very do - able , it'll just take some time . I also may have located a running & driving 292 TH350 equipped donor for my '69 C/10 , I go to look at and maybe buy it to - morrow afternoon . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



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