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weq92f · 08-30-2019, 10:39 AM

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Built me a custom 6 AWG alternator ground cable. Used Lowes primary wire @$0.93/ft and some terminals I had in my junk drawer. Will ground this sucker to the frame and be done with it!

-klb

Pearly72 · 08-30-2019, 10:07 PM

Got an S10 steering wheel (been looking for a long time!) from a salvage yard for dirt cheap and in great shape. Had an 88-92 Chev steering wheel before and this gives me about 1" more of belly room

I love it. AND, I can see ALL of my gauges without making an effort. SCORE! (yes, I painted the letters and horn logo to match the interior).

Grandpas69 · 08-30-2019, 10:19 PM

Moved it out of the grass so that I could mow...

Andy4639 · 08-30-2019, 10:23 PM

I ordered new trim for my ramp truck this past week. So I decided to see how hard the trim removal would be. It turned out not being bad at all.

The drivers side was gone and only had the 3 screws to get out. I used my saws all on them and the passenger side they came right off. I even saved the wedges for inside the fender for the new trim. I took the trim piece and straightened it best I could.
I may end up putting the new trim on my daughter's truck and using her old trim on the ramp truck.

**SoCoC10** · 08-31-2019, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Pearly72

Got an S10 steering wheel (been looking for a long time!) from a salvage yard for dirt cheap and in great shape. Had an 88-92 Chev steering wheel before and this gives me about 1" more of belly room

I love it. AND, I can see ALL of my gauges without making an effort. SCORE! (yes, I painted the letters and horn logo to match the interior).

Twins!?

**SoCoC10** · 08-31-2019, 09:15 AM

Got a couple sets of Rally wheels blasted and painted. Need a set for a K10 shorty and a K5 CST we are restoring.

67C10Step · 08-31-2019, 03:28 PM

SoCoC10 - I’m jealous. Been looking for a set of rally’s for a while now. Keep missing them by a day. Arrrggghh!

Son and a few of his college buddies were in today so I got them to lend me a hand with final bed disassemble. Will pressure wash the rear section and start tearing it apart for new springs, seals, brakes, lines, bushings, u joints, etc.

Why do photos posted from my phone always post sideways and how can I fix it? Guess I should just use my laptop.

Baker72chevy · 08-31-2019, 04:08 PM

I put the carpet in today

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-31-2019, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pearly72

Got an S10 steering wheel (been looking for a long time!) from a salvage yard for dirt cheap and in great shape. Had an 88-92 Chev steering wheel before and this gives me about 1" more of belly room

I love it. AND, I can see ALL of my gauges without making an effort. SCORE! (yes, I painted the letters and horn logo to match the interior).

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Twins!?

I really like the looks of that style wheel. What years did they come in the S10.

May70 · 08-31-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Baker72chevy

I put the carpet in today

DANG that looks GOOD

mygmctruck1 · 08-31-2019, 09:13 PM

Finished up the dash wiring , tested all lights and gauges . Everything works great except wipers , I used my old switch and no wipers. I know the motor works , pre tested . And it’s a AAW wiring harness , so I know that’s good again , tested . So new wiper switch it is.
Then onto engine wiring and lighting up front.

Pearly72 · 08-31-2019, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sococ10

twins!?

i love it!

Pearly72 · 08-31-2019, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I really like the looks of that style wheel. What years did they come in the S10.

I'm ALMOST positive that it came on 86-91's.

Pearly72 · 09-01-2019, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Got a couple sets of Rally wheels blasted and painted. Need a set for a K10 shorty and a K5 CST we are restoring.

Have you considered going Hugger Orange on the rallies? I went Ochre on mine to try it out and I like em. I know it's not for everyone, but I'm liking the look that I think gives it a vintage persona.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-01-2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Pearly72

Have you considered going Hugger Orange on the rallies? I went Ochre on mine to try it out and I like em. I know it's not for everyone, but I'm liking the look that I think gives it a vintage persona.

I was thinking "eeeeww " while I was reading but much to my surprise. They look good!

70-Chevy · 09-01-2019, 09:16 AM

Placed a 2k order with ClassicParts.com! Come on parts!!!!!!

**Thrill4130** · 09-01-2019, 04:36 PM

Painted the kick panels the golden Fawn color the interior will be. Also tore apart the heater controls and cut off everything that wasn’t necessary. Glued the knobs in place then painted it black how 67’ should be. Doing the same idea with the radio since I’m not using it either. I like the idea of more space under the dash plus any weight savings I’m into.
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**HO455** · 09-01-2019, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pearly72

I'm ALMOST positive that it came on 86-91's.

I can confirm 1991. My Blazer has that wheel.

66clow · 09-03-2019, 08:36 PM

Pulled out the broken dip stick tube with a bolt and lube.

OregonNed · 09-03-2019, 08:43 PM

Very soon, hopefully tomorrow, I will be able to show off my new door panels - black vinyl and blue/black houndstooth fabric to match the seat. If it wasn't such a fiasco getting this done, I wouldn't be able to laugh about it - and it will be long remembered as a good idea gone bad. I bought a new set, and the houndstooth pattern was not right - an aqua blue. I couldn't return them, so I ordered the correct cloth from a place in Canby, Oregon. Today I took them in for recovering, and the cost is going to be a little higher than I had hoped. To make matters even worse, they can't remove the fabric from the cards (super glued, you might say), so it is tearing them up. They have to make new door cards for another $100. In the end, I will have $1000.00 door panels, or close to it...

OregonNed · 09-03-2019, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrill4130

Painted the kick panels the golden Fawn color the interior will be. Also tore apart the heater controls and cut off everything that wasn’t necessary. Glued the knobs in place then painted it black how 67’ should be. Doing the same idea with the radio since I’m not using it either. I like the idea of more space under the dash plus any weight savings I’m into.
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Did you cut and create the panels yourself? They look really good!

66clow · 09-04-2019, 08:08 PM

Valve cover gaskets and paint my valve covers while I had them off.

rcazwillis · 09-05-2019, 10:12 AM

Replaced Fan switch. Old one would not go to 3 without some work. 2 would not work at all. With new switch, 2 still does not work, but 1 & 3 does. Still need to chase this down.

Changed Ignition module in HEI. Truck would start, idle, then die like someone turned off the key. Module seems to have solved it.

Somehow managed to stretch throttle cable. Only pulls about 1/4 with foot to floor. Ordered replacement from Classic Parts.

OregonNed · 09-05-2019, 03:14 PM

Newly made door panels to match my seat installed yesterday..

Pearly72 · 09-05-2019, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Newly made door panels to match my seat installed yesterday..

Nice!!!!!

08-30-2019, 10:39 AM	#801
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,162	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter . Built me a custom 6 AWG alternator ground cable. Used Lowes primary wire @$0.93/ft and some terminals I had in my junk drawer. Will ground this sucker to the frame and be done with it! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

08-30-2019, 10:07 PM	#802
Pearly72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 52	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got an S10 steering wheel (been looking for a long time!) from a salvage yard for dirt cheap and in great shape. Had an 88-92 Chev steering wheel before and this gives me about 1" more of belly room I love it. AND, I can see ALL of my gauges without making an effort. SCORE! (yes, I painted the letters and horn logo to match the interior). Attached Images

08-30-2019, 10:19 PM	#803
Grandpas69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Winston-Salem NC Posts: 5	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Moved it out of the grass so that I could mow...

08-30-2019, 10:23 PM	#804
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I ordered new trim for my ramp truck this past week. So I decided to see how hard the trim removal would be. It turned out not being bad at all. The drivers side was gone and only had the 3 screws to get out. I used my saws all on them and the passenger side they came right off. I even saved the wedges for inside the fender for the new trim. I took the trim piece and straightened it best I could. I may end up putting the new trim on my daughter's truck and using her old trim on the ramp truck. 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.

08-31-2019, 09:15 AM	#806
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,306	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got a couple sets of Rally wheels blasted and painted. Need a set for a K10 shorty and a K5 CST we are restoring. 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

08-31-2019, 03:28 PM	#807
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,471	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter SoCoC10 - I’m jealous. Been looking for a set of rally’s for a while now. Keep missing them by a day. Arrrggghh! Son and a few of his college buddies were in today so I got them to lend me a hand with final bed disassemble. Will pressure wash the rear section and start tearing it apart for new springs, seals, brakes, lines, bushings, u joints, etc. Why do photos posted from my phone always post sideways and how can I fix it? Guess I should just use my laptop. Attached Images Last edited by 67C10Step; 08-31-2019 at 03:29 PM. Reason: Spelling

08-31-2019, 04:08 PM	#808
Baker72chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North pickens SC Posts: 294	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I put the carpet in today Attached Images

08-31-2019, 09:13 PM	#811
mygmctruck1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Munising,Mi Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished up the dash wiring , tested all lights and gauges . Everything works great except wipers , I used my old switch and no wipers. I know the motor works , pre tested . And it’s a AAW wiring harness , so I know that’s good again , tested . So new wiper switch it is. Then onto engine wiring and lighting up front.

09-01-2019, 09:16 AM	#816
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Placed a 2k order with ClassicParts.com! Come on parts!!!!!! __________________ 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

09-01-2019, 04:36 PM	#817
Thrill4130 Active Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Stallion Springs, CA Posts: 197	Painted the kick panels the golden Fawn color the interior will be. Also tore apart the heater controls and cut off everything that wasn’t necessary. Glued the knobs in place then painted it black how 67’ should be. Doing the same idea with the radio since I’m not using it either. I like the idea of more space under the dash plus any weight savings I’m into. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

09-03-2019, 08:36 PM	#819
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Pulled out the broken dip stick tube with a bolt and lube. Attached Images

09-03-2019, 08:43 PM	#820
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Very soon, hopefully tomorrow, I will be able to show off my new door panels - black vinyl and blue/black houndstooth fabric to match the seat. If it wasn't such a fiasco getting this done, I wouldn't be able to laugh about it - and it will be long remembered as a good idea gone bad. I bought a new set, and the houndstooth pattern was not right - an aqua blue. I couldn't return them, so I ordered the correct cloth from a place in Canby, Oregon. Today I took them in for recovering, and the cost is going to be a little higher than I had hoped. To make matters even worse, they can't remove the fabric from the cards (super glued, you might say), so it is tearing them up. They have to make new door cards for another $100. In the end, I will have $1000.00 door panels, or close to it... __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop Last edited by OregonNed; 09-03-2019 at 08:44 PM. Reason: Bad grammar

09-04-2019, 08:08 PM	#822
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Valve cover gaskets and paint my valve covers while I had them off. Attached Images

09-05-2019, 10:12 AM	#823
rcazwillis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 309	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced Fan switch. Old one would not go to 3 without some work. 2 would not work at all. With new switch, 2 still does not work, but 1 & 3 does. Still need to chase this down. Changed Ignition module in HEI. Truck would start, idle, then die like someone turned off the key. Module seems to have solved it. Somehow managed to stretch throttle cable. Only pulls about 1/4 with foot to floor. Ordered replacement from Classic Parts. __________________ Zane's 71 Build

09-05-2019, 03:14 PM	#824
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Newly made door panels to match my seat installed yesterday.. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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