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Engine ID under the fuel line on passenger side of block, I believe. Looks to be a 327. Hopefully a 4 bolt long stroke! |
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Re: Sooo, I finally got me an old truck - AKC's 1968 C30
Got the seat bolted down with all 8 bolts (imagine that!), one is stripped (oddly enough, not the one I was expecting to be) I'll get a slightly longer bolt and back it up with a washer and nut.
Brake and clutch pads arrived today, no more ghetto kluge. And some new vent handles showed up, another kluge eliminated. Still have a little oil dripping out the left side... |
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At least you won't have to worry about tires, those look great. Interior looks way better without all the floppy fabric. Always fun fixing things other people think are cool.
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Got the DMV out of the way today, it was actually quite painless. Except the paying part... |
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Re: Sooo, I finally got me an old truck - AKC's 1968 C30
Got the pedal pads on, new headlight bulbs, reinstalled the shift boot, trim ring (didn't get them screwed down yet) and got the seat fully bolted in.
New tags, put the rear plate in a frame, got the "Village" sticker on it this morning. Drove it to work. Went well, although I did notice that when I took the hard right turn here on base, I noticed strong gas smell. Didn't look to see if it was actually coming out the filler neck or at the tank. That's the only time I noticed gas smell. Otherwise it ran fine. Trying to think of a name, even my sister (who's really not into cars) says I need to call it something other than "the truck". I'm just waiting for the right inspiration... Pics to follow. |
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Your truck probably has a vented gas cap. If my tank is over 3/4 full and I take a hard right turn, some gas will dribble out. If you take it slow, it won't do that.
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My wife named mine (Ton of Fun) Ton for short .
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I'd gladly let the wife name it, but unfortunately she passed away a couple years ago. Still hurts, we were together for 32 years. Got over to the hobby shop and up on a lift to assess the underside. I have work to do... Took a bunch of pics, I'll get them up tonite when I get home. Gonna stop by the beach on the way home for some glamour shots with the sunset. |
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Im sorry to hear about your wife ,I cant imagine the pain of that .Maybe come up with a name in her honor .
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There'll be other aspects to the truck in her honor, but thanks for the sentiment.
Gonna drop a bunch of pics here, if anybody spots things that immediately ID things like the trans, diff, brakes and so forth, shout out... The new brake and clutch pads... Photo place holder I just went front to back, down the sides, and back to the front. With a few other shots for good measure. Sorry some of the shots are a little washed out, the sun was shining right into the bay. Photo place holder And here are the "glamour" shots, taken at the beach. This was the wife's favorite spot to go hang out, someplace to go that wasn't a Dr's appt. It's still hard for me to go out there by myself, although the last time I went, I received the inspiration for the Subaru's name. This is actually at work for me, and one of the best views on the coast... Photo place holder I did put a sticker I made on the back, it was on a Power Wagon I was almost able to get, a long time ago. I'm going to have a striper paint it on for me when I get the chance. I don't know why, it just clicks for me... Photo place holder I tried a different angle for this one. Photo place holder The tide was REALLY low, I can't recall seeing it this far out before... Photo place holder One of the locals... at least it didn't crap on the truck. Photo place holder I'm going to have to throw it up on the lift again and see if I can get stampings off the tranny and diff for ID. The fuel gauge or sender is a bit wonky, when I got into it this morning, the needle was pegged far right, and now has backed off to just below the full mark. It was lower than that before. I tell you what, it gets hot in the cab without the floor insulation, don't it? Lost one of the clearance lenses, it was loose on the base, but the (incorrect screw) was tight, I think the airflow caught it right and it was a goner. I have new ones on the way anyway. And don't tell me, let me guess - to change out the filler neck grommet, one has to remove the tank (more or less), correct? Thanks for putting up with the long (and picture filled) posts... Last edited by AKC; 03-06-2018 at 10:30 PM. |
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The underside of the cab looks in pretty good condition, but be advised that the dirt and grime can hide little pin holes brewing in the cab supports, don't ask me how i know
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That truck looks like its in really good condition. Glad to see no velour under the hood or chassis!
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Love it and what you're doing!! Cool truck. Keep the pics coming.
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Got home to a few parts last night, the new turn signal lever and fresh hood stops. The wipers aren't working, they try but I think the linkage is stuck. Pretty sure the front shocks are shot, that'll be a quick fix also, anybody have favorites? Surprising there aren't any on the rear, but with those spring packs, I'm not sure they're necessary. Still... I am beginning to suspect that the PO didn't recently drive the truck as much as he thought he had been. It shows signs of having sat for a while. Question - Is the output shaft seal on the tranny an external one? If so, all I have to do is pull the shaft, yank the seal, set a new one, inspect/clean the shaft surface and reinstall. That will take care of one of the leaks fairly quickly. Got my eyes on a seat. Plodding (or is that plotting?) along... Last edited by AKC; 02-11-2016 at 01:33 PM. |
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OK - Finally have the engine code. Just had to look in the right place.
V1109800 - If I read things correctly, it's a Flint January 10th TargetMaster Chevy 350 crate motor, probably late 70's? I wouldn't be surprised after nearly 50 years, and 350s were (are) pretty popular. That would explain why the truck seems to have a little pick-up when I grab some go-pedal... Last edited by AKC; 02-11-2016 at 10:03 PM. |
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Why, yes Virginia, one CAN fit a Chevy truck seat into an STi...
Photo place holder Of course, I had to drive to Santa Fe Springs, on a Friday, before a three-day weekend (for most folks) through L.A. Seemed like half of California was off today, I've had my fill of traffic for a while... But, I have a new seat. I prolly should have spent on other things, but it looked like a good one. Nice guy. Does auto upholstery for a living. We had to separate the halves to get it in, I wasn't too thrilled with the bolts that were there, so I stopped off and picked up some new ones and a few washers. There. That's better. I may regret black, but it looks sooo nice. Photo place holder Now, to keep the cats off it until it goes in. Towels, lots of towels... New clearance light lenses are in, as is the fuel filler grommet and turn signal switch. Came home today to the front turn signal lenses and new locking gas cap. Gonna be a busy boy tomorrow. Now, where'd I put my steering wheel puller?... Last edited by AKC; 03-06-2018 at 10:31 PM. |
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Um... I don't recall my seats having the rear bolt hole locations angled like that or butt indentations on the foam.......Here's a pic of my stock seat
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=46 Maybe you can swap the frame to the stock brackets?
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However, I don't think it's a 1968 seat...
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Maybe i was just seeing the tilt bolt for the backrest and that part of the frame, that coupled with being at work on a moving gantry mill with the computer monitor shaking.... Yea they look fine from the bottom, sorry... I think the tilt back was stopped about 69 due to federal safety standards, there is a lot of threads on it here.
Here's that whole thread about the seats and frames, you will see a standard arched spring seat bottom frame and full foam seat bottom frame, yours is a full foam seat bottom frame, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510997
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I managed to snag a spot in our RV parking lot (one of the fringe benefits to living in the Village) so my neighbors don't have to look at it ALL the time. Not that I cared. Mainly, it means I don't have to move it every so often for the street sweeper, Ka'a Opala, and just because you have to move once every 72 hours. Found my steering wheel puller, best get crackin'... |
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Incrementalism is a grand thing. Got some small stuff out of the way without having to tear into things too deeply.
New gas cap. I'll have to burn some fuel off to remove the tank to change out the grommet. Photo place holder New turn signal switch and stem. Innnterrresting... but went well. Nice to have a non-floppy stem. (Ain't it the truth? ![]() Photo place holder While the steering wheel was off, Sunpros go bye-bye. The installation left a lot to be desired. Good riddance. Photo place holder New hood stops and snubbers. Photo place holder New front marker lenses and gaskets. Bulbs are good. Photo place holder New side marker lenses, gaskets and bulbs. Photo place holder New clearance light lenses, bulbs and screws. Couldn't do a head-on shot, the sun was right behind the truck. I may go out for a night shot later. Photo place holder Finally, a test spot for glue removal. Acetone and a shop rag. If I don't get too happy with the acetone, the glue softens up before the paint does. It's just gonna take a little while... Photo place holder That was a day well spent. Had to run out for some flange nuts and bulbs (I had a package to put in the mail any way) and wanted some lunch out. Last edited by AKC; 03-06-2018 at 10:33 PM. |
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Oh, and while I had an acetone soaked rag, I tried to see what could be done about the build sheet. It's hopeless, I can make out the blue outlines, but seeing any text? Fergit it.
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OK, dark enough...
Photo place holder Looks like a bloomin' Christmas tree! I love it! So much better than those washed out purple lenses, and the side/front markers come out at'cha. Maybe people will see my turn signals now. The hazard switch is a little funny, it engages pretty easy, but you have to REALLY pull on it to disengage them. Guess the trick is to not need to turn them on... The cats are enjoying their new lounge in the garage. Last edited by AKC; 03-06-2018 at 10:34 PM. |
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Looks good ,nice and bright .
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