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phlegm · 11-04-2019, 11:25 AM

so here is the past couple of weeks. Got carb back installed, springs bushings and shocks up front done, pull seat out to find fuel sender has had it.... ordered a new tank!

phlegm · 11-04-2019, 11:29 AM

Since the seat was out and waiting on parts for fuel system... figured I would freshen up my gauges..... short a couple of LEDs and have some socket issues so more to come there but I think the general cleaning came out nicely.

bmxbang · 11-05-2019, 04:39 PM

test fit the speed engendering long tube headers

70-Chevy · 11-05-2019, 04:42 PM

Late to post, but I dropped the driveline in Sunday and set the radiator and fans Monday. Getting it done!

phlegm · 11-05-2019, 11:25 PM

finish dressing up the gauge cluster and tried it out. Not going to fully install it until I get my gas tank in and know for sure that putting the ground will reset the gas gauge. I think it looks awesome I love the light

72c20customcamper · 11-06-2019, 06:35 PM

Got the 68 and 77 in the barn for winter 72 has to go to my other garage.

**SoCoC10** · 11-07-2019, 12:48 AM

More paint work done on the K10 Shorty

Barnfind46 · 11-07-2019, 12:46 PM

Nice looking trans cross member Cornerstone!

cornerstone · 11-07-2019, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnfind46

Nice looking trans cross member Cornerstone!

Thank you. I actually made one from 1x3 tubing, you can see it in the bed of the truck in the second picture, but I didn't like how bouncy the trans was. I know I could have simply adding some more structure to it, but the time involved to do so was more valuable than the cash to buy the new one from MetalTec that is currently in the truck, and it's stout for sure. Very nice product. I just need to get everything test fit, then remove it to get a coat of paint on it.

Andy4639 · 11-07-2019, 06:53 PM

Refurbed the dash for my daughters 68 truck today.
Took it a part and cleaned it and painted the iside Chrome spray paint. Installed new LED bulbs. I used pipe wrap and put inside for the lens cushions and also to block out the light from bleeding through. I used black tape around the steering column area to stop it from shinning through there as well.
They also dim down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYEE6VDmwo0

**zicc1835** · 11-09-2019, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Refurbed the dash for my daughters 68 truck today.
Took it a part and cleaned it and painted the iside Chrome spray paint. Installed new LED bulbs. I used pipe wrap and put inside for the lens cushions and also to block out the light from bleeding through. I used black tape around the steering column area to stop it from shinning through there as well.
They also dim down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYEE6VDmwo0

that really turned out super nice

phlegm · 11-08-2019, 12:07 AM

Tanks in, put in the driver's side shoulder belt, found some rust under the carpet I need to look and paint.

Gonna try to button it all up tomorrow.

KQQL IT · 11-08-2019, 01:01 AM

Does this count?
Hauled our pops 78 stepper cab with his 68 to the shop that is doing his restoration.

phlegm · 11-08-2019, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Does this count?
Hauled our pops 78 stepper cab with his 68 to the shop that is doing his restoration.

I'll count it

jaros44sr · 11-17-2019, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Does this count?
Hauled our pops 78 stepper cab with his 68 to the shop that is doing his restoration.

What year are those saddle tanks off of?

**3757chevy** · 11-08-2019, 11:06 PM

I installed new grill moldings and headlamp bezels.

**SoCoC10** · 11-09-2019, 09:51 AM

Visited the K10 shorty at the paint shop. Getting closer.

OregonNed · 11-11-2019, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Visited the K10 shorty at the paint shop. Getting closer.

That color looks great!

11-11-2019, 09:52 AM

It was a good weekend. My springs showed up. The big girl is gettin down.

67C10Step · 11-11-2019, 10:57 AM

May sound crazy to some but I skipped opening weekend of modern gun deer season to get the rear frame section rust encapsulated and painted. Not sure she I’d see another two days in a row of 65-70 degree weather.

Chevys4life · 11-11-2019, 08:41 PM

That old girl is looking good!!!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-11-2019, 11:25 AM

Got the freshly rebuilt TH400 put back in the truck yesterday. My body realizes it today.

Happy_dan · 11-12-2019, 08:47 AM

Nothing as exciting as many of yours, but I did get some general stuff done that I wanted since I bought the truck.
Changed plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
Converted points to Petronix Ignitor III. Did my best to keep factory look and thanks to advice here, kept the factory wiring (just wrapped it all up) in case I want to go back to original. Put the all the parts in a box and leave them in the truck.

Also, thanks to great advice from this board I changed my glass fuel filter to a metal one.

**SoCoC10** · 11-12-2019, 09:24 PM

Wiped down the smooth exhaust manifolds with some solvent, blew dry with air and got a couple coats of high temperature cast iron paint.

**RodnRudy** · 11-14-2019, 06:31 PM

I switched from my summer wheels and tires to my "snow" wheels and tires today. I don't store the old girl for the winter but drive it whenever it's decent outside

11-04-2019, 11:25 AM	#1
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter so here is the past couple of weeks. Got carb back installed, springs bushings and shocks up front done, pull seat out to find fuel sender has had it.... ordered a new tank! Attached Images __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

11-04-2019, 11:29 AM	#2
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Since the seat was out and waiting on parts for fuel system... figured I would freshen up my gauges..... short a couple of LEDs and have some socket issues so more to come there but I think the general cleaning came out nicely. Attached Images __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

11-05-2019, 04:39 PM	#3
bmxbang Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 102	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter test fit the speed engendering long tube headers Attached Images __________________ 71 C-10 SWB LS Swap

11-05-2019, 04:42 PM	#4
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Late to post, but I dropped the driveline in Sunday and set the radiator and fans Monday. Getting it done! Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

11-05-2019, 11:25 PM	#5
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter finish dressing up the gauge cluster and tried it out. Not going to fully install it until I get my gas tank in and know for sure that putting the ground will reset the gas gauge. I think it looks awesome I love the light Attached Images __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

11-06-2019, 06:35 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,342	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the 68 and 77 in the barn for winter 72 has to go to my other garage. __________________ 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.

11-07-2019, 12:48 AM	#7
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter More paint work done on the K10 Shorty Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-07-2019, 12:46 PM	#8
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nice looking trans cross member Cornerstone! __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

11-07-2019, 06:53 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Refurbed the dash for my daughters 68 truck today. Took it a part and cleaned it and painted the iside Chrome spray paint. Installed new LED bulbs. I used pipe wrap and put inside for the lens cushions and also to block out the light from bleeding through. I used black tape around the steering column area to stop it from shinning through there as well. They also dim down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYEE6VDmwo0 Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-08-2019, 12:07 AM	#12
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Tanks in, put in the driver's side shoulder belt, found some rust under the carpet I need to look and paint. Gonna try to button it all up tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

11-08-2019, 01:01 AM	#13
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,188	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Does this count? Hauled our pops 78 stepper cab with his 68 to the shop that is doing his restoration. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

11-08-2019, 11:06 PM	#16
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,914	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I installed new grill moldings and headlamp bezels. 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

11-09-2019, 09:51 AM	#17
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Visited the K10 shorty at the paint shop. Getting closer. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-11-2019, 09:52 AM	#19
letsgofast Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter It was a good weekend. My springs showed up. The big girl is gettin down. Attached Images

11-11-2019, 10:57 AM	#20
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,447	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter May sound crazy to some but I skipped opening weekend of modern gun deer season to get the rear frame section rust encapsulated and painted. Not sure she I’d see another two days in a row of 65-70 degree weather. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra



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11-11-2019, 08:41 PM	#21
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 653	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That old girl is looking good!!!

11-11-2019, 11:25 AM	#22
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,254	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the freshly rebuilt TH400 put back in the truck yesterday. My body realizes it today. __________________ 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 Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-12-2019, 08:47 AM	#23
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nothing as exciting as many of yours, but I did get some general stuff done that I wanted since I bought the truck. Changed plugs, wires, cap and rotor. Converted points to Petronix Ignitor III. Did my best to keep factory look and thanks to advice here, kept the factory wiring (just wrapped it all up) in case I want to go back to original. Put the all the parts in a box and leave them in the truck. Also, thanks to great advice from this board I changed my glass fuel filter to a metal one. __________________ 1968 C-20 CST Vermillion http://imageevent.com/happy_dan/dantoys/68c20 2019 Silverado 2012 Camaro ZL1

11-12-2019, 09:24 PM	#24
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wiped down the smooth exhaust manifolds with some solvent, blew dry with air and got a couple coats of high temperature cast iron paint. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-14-2019, 06:31 PM	#25
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I switched from my summer wheels and tires to my "snow" wheels and tires today. I don't store the old girl for the winter but drive it whenever it's decent outside Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

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