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rincones · 06-27-2013, 06:11 PM

New bedsides arrived.
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sKnNyPpY · 06-27-2013, 09:13 PM

Chased wires for a couple of days still trying to get externaly regulated alternator to charge. Finally gave up and the lady at the parts store was nice enough to exchange the regulator and alternator for an internally regulated one! Fingers crossed...she purrs like a kitten...when she starts. Now has all new grounds, cables, wires, plugs, ignition switch, and hei.
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swamp rat · 06-27-2013, 10:38 PM

Climbed in and out of the engine compartment about 6-7 times today chasing a pulley alignment problem, and rerouted a vacuum line. tomorrow will be new plugs, then reassembly with a new Harmonic balancer and different water pump pulley.

dhaymaker · 06-28-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Saclandman

Received my brand-spankin'-new pink slip in the mail today.

Except, DMV screwed up the VIN. They have it as "C3...." when it should be "CE....". Damn it. Gotta get it fixed now.

Why can't anything just be simple and straight forward?

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You're in luck ~ this is a simple , easy to correct error , just take both the truck and the new pink slip back to your local DMV Field office and they'll look at it and send it off for correction .

A very typical " fat fingers " mistake ~ look at your key board to see why .

After I had owned one of my trucks for between 1 and 1 1/2 years, I was going through my file on that truck to ensure I had the title, latest insurance documents, etc. Started comparing the insurance card to the title and I figured out the title was literally missing a character. I'm a detail freak, so I still had the original slip when the truck was temp registered in Colorado. Somehow, when the paperwork went to DMV to change over from the Arkansas title to a Colorado title, the Colorado DMV left out a number from the VIN.

Went to the DMV, paperwork in hand, showed them the documentation I had and explained the issue. They said they would pull it up at the Denver office to verify my claim. Received a phone call within a day or so, they said I was right, a new title would be issued, and there would be no charge because it was their error!

Sometimes things actually do work out!!

DGulliver · 06-28-2013, 06:15 PM

I just got my '72 home 2 weeks ago, a truck I've been after for several years. P/O preferred the 69/70 grille, so I spent yesterday with the rattle cans getting it back to '72 town. Still lots to do..

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flashed · 06-28-2013, 08:29 PM

lOOKS BETTER ,tell us about all those Trans Ams in the background .T/A'S are my first true love car wise ,I have owned many over the years ,still have one.

Expat_dude · 06-28-2013, 09:13 PM

Carb installed

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DUD2STUD · 06-28-2013, 10:26 PM

Installed updated headlights, LED tail lights removed the trailer towing mirrors and put on a peep mirror till I get some better ones
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DGulliver · 06-28-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

lOOKS BETTER ,tell us about all those Trans Ams in the background .T/A'S are my first true love car wise ,I have owned many over the years ,still have one.

Flashed, Trans Am's are my other obsession -good eye, lol. We have 7 right now from 74-'81. We have owned at least one of everything, but the 2nd gen F-bodies rule!!

**derotoreut** · 06-29-2013, 11:05 AM

Just buttoned up the engine compartment and put inner fenders back in.

Lee H · 06-29-2013, 11:07 AM

Well done!

Don Quixote · 06-29-2013, 11:23 AM

Derotoreut, would you mind showing me how you built your heater? I've been thinking of moving the heater core inside the cab with waterflow controls but exactly how to do it and maintain some semblance of a glove box has been evading me.

**derotoreut** · 06-29-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Quixote

Derotoreut, would you mind showing me how you built your heater? I've been thinking of moving the heater core inside the cab with waterflow controls but exactly how to do it and maintain some semblance of a glove box has been evading me.

I used the Vintage Air Gen IV system for my truck. It's pretty straight forward, and used by many people on this forum. If you search the forum you should be able to find a lot of info. Here is the link to Vintage Air for our trucks.
http://www.vintageair.com/2012catalo...Page%2034).pdf

50mercfan · 06-29-2013, 02:26 PM

new wheels and tires. wheels from ksbrkracer, tommy lee, great guy to deal with and absolutely knows what fits the trucks.

sKnNyPpY · 06-29-2013, 04:43 PM

Internal regulator alternator is in and she's achargin!
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67Slider · 06-29-2013, 05:33 PM

Stopped by the body shop to check progress. She's getting close.
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Saclandman · 06-29-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Slider

Stopped by the body shop to check progress. She's getting close.
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Looking sharp!

Spent my day replacing an alternator and starter. Unfortunately, on my 2002 Tahoe not on my 67 C20. That was $300 that I was wanting to spend on my 67 for a new clutch and other stuff.
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**Palf70Step** · 06-29-2013, 06:49 PM

The ole 67 is looking very sharp!

CURSED GEARS · 06-29-2013, 10:08 PM

Several things over the last dew days. Took off my tailgate, cut out all the rust out. Will repair it with new sheet metal. The maroon paint was almost white with age, so as an expieriment I wet sanded the paint with 600 grit, then buffed it out. Looked so good that today I did my hood and roof, a fender and a door. Buffed out the hood, it turned out amazing. Can't wait to drive it again looking over paint that shines. Will buff out fender, door, and roof tomorrow.
I also picked up my engine block from the machine shop for the truck yesterday. I think the current engine resents it because it runs rough every time that block was in the bed!

**special-K** · 06-29-2013, 10:40 PM

Threw tools and materials in it and worked out of it. A special treat for me on a working weekend.

PAWS 72 · 06-30-2013, 02:20 AM

Cleaned it up and went to the cruise inn tonite.

magwakeenercew2jh · 06-30-2013, 02:33 AM

Missed her. Paint jail.

gottattooz · 06-30-2013, 08:43 AM

I installed a "toothed" grille from a 59 Chrysler Imperial, cut up the stainless to accommodate the new opening, and relocated the stock turn signals.

-Josh

TonyJohnson · 06-30-2013, 08:52 AM

That grill is cool. Like it. Might be even better with the later bumper-mount signals...

ryanroo · 06-30-2013, 10:09 AM

that thing is huge. ive never seen a slug that big.

06-27-2013, 06:11 PM	#7276
rincones Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 311	Re: What did you do to your truck today! New bedsides arrived. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rincon

06-27-2013, 09:13 PM	#7277
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Chased wires for a couple of days still trying to get externaly regulated alternator to charge. Finally gave up and the lady at the parts store was nice enough to exchange the regulator and alternator for an internally regulated one! Fingers crossed...she purrs like a kitten...when she starts. Now has all new grounds, cables, wires, plugs, ignition switch, and hei. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

06-27-2013, 10:38 PM	#7278
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Climbed in and out of the engine compartment about 6-7 times today chasing a pulley alignment problem, and rerouted a vacuum line. tomorrow will be new plugs, then reassembly with a new Harmonic balancer and different water pump pulley. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

06-28-2013, 06:15 PM	#7280
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I just got my '72 home 2 weeks ago, a truck I've been after for several years. P/O preferred the 69/70 grille, so I spent yesterday with the rattle cans getting it back to '72 town. Still lots to do.. before after __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

06-28-2013, 08:29 PM	#7281
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: What did you do to your truck today! lOOKS BETTER ,tell us about all those Trans Ams in the background .T/A'S are my first true love car wise ,I have owned many over the years ,still have one.

06-28-2013, 09:13 PM	#7282
Expat_dude Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brookhaven, Ms/ Sakhalin Russia Posts: 370	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Carb installed Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy swb, project UGHH! 1987 Grand National http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u.../1970%20Chevy/

06-28-2013, 10:26 PM	#7283
DUD2STUD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rohnert park, CA Posts: 139	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed updated headlights, LED tail lights removed the trailer towing mirrors and put on a peep mirror till I get some better ones Posted via Mobile Device

06-29-2013, 11:05 AM	#7285
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Just buttoned up the engine compartment and put inner fenders back in. Attached Images __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

06-29-2013, 11:07 AM	#7286
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Well done! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

06-29-2013, 11:23 AM	#7287
Don Quixote Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Woodlawn, TN Posts: 275	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Derotoreut, would you mind showing me how you built your heater? I've been thinking of moving the heater core inside the cab with waterflow controls but exactly how to do it and maintain some semblance of a glove box has been evading me. __________________ Rocinante: 1972 GMC C25, 292, SM465, 14 bolt, power nothing, 440k and still handles my PCS moves Jorge: Kia Roller-skate with lots of buttons for the wife Wovoka: 2017 Indian Chief Vintage, better on gas but not much So far, this is the oldest I've ever been.

06-29-2013, 02:26 PM	#7289
50mercfan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: henderson ky Posts: 196	Re: What did you do to your truck today! new wheels and tires. wheels from ksbrkracer, tommy lee, great guy to deal with and absolutely knows what fits the trucks. Attached Images

06-29-2013, 04:43 PM	#7290
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Internal regulator alternator is in and she's achargin! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

06-29-2013, 05:33 PM	#7291
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Stopped by the body shop to check progress. She's getting close. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

06-29-2013, 06:49 PM	#7293
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: What did you do to your truck today! The ole 67 is looking very sharp! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-29-2013, 10:08 PM	#7294
CURSED GEARS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lafayette In. Posts: 252	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Several things over the last dew days. Took off my tailgate, cut out all the rust out. Will repair it with new sheet metal. The maroon paint was almost white with age, so as an expieriment I wet sanded the paint with 600 grit, then buffed it out. Looked so good that today I did my hood and roof, a fender and a door. Buffed out the hood, it turned out amazing. Can't wait to drive it again looking over paint that shines. Will buff out fender, door, and roof tomorrow. I also picked up my engine block from the machine shop for the truck yesterday. I think the current engine resents it because it runs rough every time that block was in the bed!



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06-29-2013, 10:40 PM	#7295
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06-30-2013, 02:20 AM	#7296
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Cleaned it up and went to the cruise inn tonite.

06-30-2013, 02:33 AM	#7297
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06-30-2013, 08:43 AM	#7298
gottattooz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampton, Ga Posts: 919	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I installed a "toothed" grille from a 59 Chrysler Imperial, cut up the stainless to accommodate the new opening, and relocated the stock turn signals. -Josh Attached Images __________________ 1967 Buick Special wagon 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 1958 Chevy Panel Truck 2017 Suzuki M109R

06-30-2013, 08:52 AM	#7299
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06-30-2013, 10:09 AM	#7300
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