What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 278 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**3757chevy** · 07-07-2018, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by stevenfromtexas

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Now we need to start a tailgate Tuesday thread.

BRL · 07-07-2018, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Now we need to start a tailgate Tuesday thread.

Hey I like that idea!

Then we can go with Whatever Wednesday!

Hot Dang!

**3757chevy** · 07-07-2018, 12:56 AM

I'm not sure whatever is a narrow enough subject.

BRL · 07-07-2018, 01:19 AM

Whatever.

Guess we'll find out on Wednesday!

**Steeveedee** · 07-07-2018, 09:30 PM

Went and hitched it up to my travel trailer today, with the help of one of my sons. There will be a pic of my truck hauling, soon. Though it will be parked when the pic is taken.

Duck 37 · 07-07-2018, 10:37 PM

Replaced step bumper with new used standard chrome bumper and new braces. Like the new look.

**Already Gone** · 07-08-2018, 05:25 PM

Installed LEDS for my backup lights. Looking at the license plate light I should get one in there too.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-08-2018, 06:34 PM

Man! They look bright.

KQQL IT · 07-09-2018, 01:19 AM

Went for a ride with Rocky and old blue

**3757chevy** · 07-09-2018, 01:29 AM

Finished my shifter install . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=767127

72c20customcamper · 07-10-2018, 04:39 PM

Recovered the bench seat. New foam little welding. Don't know what it's called but the piece that you hog clip the seat welt to.

**3757chevy** · 07-10-2018, 08:53 PM

Dang!!! that's nice, what brand cover did you use?

72c20customcamper · 07-11-2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Dang!!! that's nice, what brand cover did you use?

USA 1 . Fit was spot on even with the new PUI foam.

bill3rail · 07-11-2018, 09:59 AM

Fixed the throttle linkage. Step on the pedal and it sort of clicked like something was jamming up. Found the culprit and tightened it up.

Bill

stevenfromtexas · 07-12-2018, 09:23 PM

worked on some paint imperfections that have been bothering me.
tried my hand at the 3M stuff. so far, i am very happy with the results and i've only gotten through the first (white cap) compound.

Ramjet51 · 07-12-2018, 09:33 PM

Fenders and grill are on....255/55R18s arrived

**3757chevy** · 07-13-2018, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by stevenfromtexas

worked on some paint imperfections that have been bothering me.
tried my hand at the 3M stuff. so far, i am very happy with the results and i've only gotten through the first (white cap) compound.

Wow! That looks good .

stevenfromtexas · 07-13-2018, 12:12 AM

thank you!!

toolboxchev · 07-13-2018, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

USA 1 . Fit was spot on even with the new PUI foam.

What was your cost on that if I may ask?

bill3rail · 07-13-2018, 08:09 AM

Tired of getting pine needles and debris in my cab every time I turned on the heater.
Removed the heater core and found a nasty old mouse nest packed into the heater box.
Removed the nest, touched up the rusty metal, primed and painted now I am waiting for gaskets to reinstall.

Sorry, I do not know how to resize the pictures.

Bill

bill3rail · 07-13-2018, 10:31 AM

Plus while waiting for the gaskets, I needed to bypass the heater core. I could not find a 3/4" barb to 5/8" barb fitting.

So, here are a couple of fittings you should keep in your truck in case you need to bypass the heater core due to a leak.

Bill

Sharkbite makes the exact reducer, but not readily available in local stores.

OregonNed · 07-13-2018, 02:41 PM

The clutch pedal is gone, so a larger brake pedal pad was in order. The gas pedal to match eventually.

Metaldoc · 07-13-2018, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenfromtexas

worked on some paint imperfections that have been bothering me.
tried my hand at the 3M stuff. so far, i am very happy with the results and i've only gotten through the first (white cap) compound.

Looks great, try not to spend time on the edges as the buffer can burn through the paint. As you buff the flat sections stay off the edges, by the time you get a good shine on the flat the final buff will do the edges. Some guys tape over the sharp edges just in case.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-13-2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Looks great, try not to spend time on the edges as the buffer can burn through the paint. As you buff the flat sections stay off the edges, by the time you get a good shine on the flat the final buff will do the edges. Some guys tape over the sharp edges just in case.

I use the foam pads because they're a bit more forgiving on the edges

bill3rail · 07-13-2018, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenfromtexas

worked on some paint imperfections that have been bothering me.
tried my hand at the 3M stuff. so far, i am very happy with the results and i've only gotten through the first (white cap) compound.

How bad were the imperfections and what 3M product did you use?

Bill

07-07-2018, 12:56 AM	#6928
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,021	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I'm not sure whatever is a narrow enough subject. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

07-07-2018, 01:19 AM	#6929
BRL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tahuya WA Posts: 607	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Whatever. Guess we'll find out on Wednesday!

07-07-2018, 09:30 PM	#6930
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,582	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went and hitched it up to my travel trailer today, with the help of one of my sons. There will be a pic of my truck hauling, soon. Though it will be parked when the pic is taken. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-07-2018, 10:37 PM	#6931
Duck 37 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Strongstown Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Replaced step bumper with new used standard chrome bumper and new braces. Like the new look.

07-08-2018, 05:25 PM	#6932
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed LEDS for my backup lights. Looking at the license plate light I should get one in there too. 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

07-08-2018, 06:34 PM	#6933
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Man! They look bright. __________________ "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

07-09-2018, 01:19 AM	#6934
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Went for a ride with Rocky and old blue Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-09-2018, 01:29 AM	#6935
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,021	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished my shifter install . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=767127 Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

07-10-2018, 04:39 PM	#6936
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Recovered the bench seat. New foam little welding. Don't know what it's called but the piece that you hog clip the seat welt to. Attached Images

07-10-2018, 08:53 PM	#6937
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,021	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Dang!!! that's nice, what brand cover did you use? __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

07-11-2018, 09:59 AM	#6939
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fixed the throttle linkage. Step on the pedal and it sort of clicked like something was jamming up. Found the culprit and tightened it up. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-12-2018, 09:23 PM	#6940
stevenfromtexas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hewitt, Texas Posts: 444	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II worked on some paint imperfections that have been bothering me. tried my hand at the 3M stuff. so far, i am very happy with the results and i've only gotten through the first (white cap) compound. Attached Images __________________ Steven '67 SWB, 250ci, 3OTT.......this is my first build...... I wonder if my grand kids will say, "I would give anything to have my grand dads 2005 Chevrolet Z71"

07-12-2018, 09:33 PM	#6941
Ramjet51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Raleigh Posts: 97	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Fenders and grill are on....255/55R18s arrived Attached Images __________________ You'll never know unless you try

07-13-2018, 12:12 AM	#6943
stevenfromtexas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hewitt, Texas Posts: 444	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II thank you!! __________________ Steven '67 SWB, 250ci, 3OTT.......this is my first build...... I wonder if my grand kids will say, "I would give anything to have my grand dads 2005 Chevrolet Z71"

07-13-2018, 08:09 AM	#6945
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Tired of getting pine needles and debris in my cab every time I turned on the heater. Removed the heater core and found a nasty old mouse nest packed into the heater box. Removed the nest, touched up the rusty metal, primed and painted now I am waiting for gaskets to reinstall. Sorry, I do not know how to resize the pictures. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks! Last edited by bill3rail; 07-13-2018 at 08:20 AM.



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07-13-2018, 10:31 AM	#6946
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Plus while waiting for the gaskets, I needed to bypass the heater core. I could not find a 3/4" barb to 5/8" barb fitting. So, here are a couple of fittings you should keep in your truck in case you need to bypass the heater core due to a leak. Bill Sharkbite makes the exact reducer, but not readily available in local stores. __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks! Last edited by bill3rail; 07-13-2018 at 10:38 AM.

07-13-2018, 02:41 PM	#6947
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II The clutch pedal is gone, so a larger brake pedal pad was in order. The gas pedal to match eventually. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

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