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67C10Step · 12-29-2019, 11:03 PM

Got the diff done with some help from my son while he is home from school. Got her of the jack stands and did just a bit of patina cleaning on the front fender. I think she will clean up good enough to drive.
Once I get the driveshaft back in and the rear brakes done I’ll swap her around in the shop and go to work on the front suspension, steering, and brakes.

71threequarterton · 12-30-2019, 02:12 PM

Actually, Saturday, but just got back online...

Drilled out broken bolt and tapped new hole on upper passenger side that fastens grill assembly in place

Replaced broken turn signal cancelling cam

Repaired broken exhaust hanger

So I got rid of two rattles and the horn works again - all in all, a good day

KMC3420 · 12-30-2019, 03:30 PM

Almost roller status. Plumbing brake hard lines and waiting on parts currently.

67C10Step · 12-30-2019, 03:38 PM

KMC,
Looking good and I’m happy to see another user of the hillbilly stump jack stand!

KMC3420 · 12-30-2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

KMC,
Looking good and I’m happy to see another user of the hillbilly stump jack stand!

haha, you bet, solid as a stump. I have the luxury of doing my frame at my brother in laws garage he isn't using. However, dragging all my tools to his place can be a pain, but for a free place to store and work on it, I cant complain. Your truck looks real solid body wise. I don't see much rust! Where did you buy yours from? Mine comes from Conway, and was purchased originally in Pocahontas.

**Steeveedee** · 12-30-2019, 04:14 PM

Put in LED stop/tail and backup lights from LMC. Nice and bright!

67C10Step · 12-31-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

haha, you bet, solid as a stump. I have the luxury of doing my frame at my brother in laws garage he isn't using. However, dragging all my tools to his place can be a pain, but for a free place to store and work on it, I cant complain. Your truck looks real solid body wise. I don't see much rust! Where did you buy yours from? Mine comes from Conway, and was purchased originally in Pocahontas.

Wish my truck was as solid as it looks in the photos. Rockers bad, couple spots in the floor and drivers can corner. E
What has me most concerned is the rust I see in the kick panels. Scared of what else I’ll find in the cowl area when I tear into it.

My buddy bought this truck in Conway but it was originally purchased right here in Beebe so in a way it’s come back home. This was his fourth truck and after keeping it in a barn for 10-12 years he decided to let it go so he could work on his other projects.

KMC3420 · 12-31-2019, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Wish my truck was as solid as it looks in the photos. Rockers bad, couple spots in the floor and drivers can corner. E
What has me most concerned is the rust I see in the kick panels. Scared of what else I’ll find in the cowl area when I tear into it.

My buddy bought this truck in Conway but it was originally purchased right here in Beebe so in a way it’s come back home. This was his fourth truck and after keeping it in a barn for 10-12 years he decided to let it go so he could work on his other projects.

That’s pretty neat. It’s coming full circle for your truck. Rust is a given with these old trucks but I know you sill get it back on the road. Keep at it.

Willys_MB · 01-03-2020, 03:50 PM

Re-etched, filled, and polished up my old shift knob!

**my04** · 01-03-2020, 04:30 PM

Painted Mile Marker hub dials. Before and after.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-03-2020, 06:53 PM

Added an old school USA made lace up steering wheel cover

ApacheNick · 01-05-2020, 08:52 PM

Replaced the squeaky heater motor and gave it a bath.

**allchevy58** · 01-05-2020, 11:15 PM

Had a new A/C compressor put on and recharged on Friday. Old one locked up last summer. Nice to have A/C again.

71threequarterton · 01-07-2020, 12:50 PM

Finally got the darn headlights working again. I've been watching a lot of videos trying to psyche myself up for digging into my electrical and was getting ready to install a new front light harness but a buddy of mine showed me what the problem was. He actually pulled each wire out of the headlight sockets and cleaned those up and we cleaned up some ground connections. I also put in a set of PIAA super bass horns and those sound really good. Found a set of wire cutters rusted shut inside my front fender

surprised PO wasn't missing those. I know I would have been...

SRU1436 · 01-18-2020, 03:16 PM

Got new exhaust and mufflers from the manifolds back.

Andy4639 · 01-19-2020, 07:34 PM

I brought the 68 home today from my buddies shop on the ramp truck. I got the front end almost all back together.

**Already Gone** · 01-18-2020, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Had a new A/C compressor put on and recharged on Friday. Old one locked up last summer. Nice to have A/C again.

Did you put a rebuilt original style compressor or go to anew style compressor.

**allchevy58** · 01-18-2020, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Did you put a rebuilt original style compressor or go to anew style compressor.

Brand new original style, new dryer and refilled with R134.

**Already Gone** · 01-18-2020, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Brand new original style, new dryer and refilled with R134.

Thanks. where dd you buy the compressor ?

**allchevy58** · 01-19-2020, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Thanks. where dd you buy the compressor ?

I had a shop in town do it. They probably got it from a local supply shop called Ranshu Parts Company. Alma Products 51-86262a is the brand, they have new and they reman them too.

67C10Step · 01-18-2020, 07:52 PM

Took my exterior door handles off and installed the push buttons, springs, and restrainers from a set of driver quality units from a later model.
Installed new shocks on the rear to match up with the 4” drop and shock relocation.
Waiting on parking brake springs to finish up all new rear brakes.

KMC3420 · 01-18-2020, 11:24 PM

Finished my rear axle brake lines, small steps.

Andy4639 · 01-18-2020, 11:52 PM

Yesterday!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviYONUW5Ag

You Tube

KMC3420 · 01-19-2020, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Yesterday!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviYONUW5Ag

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviYONUW5Ag

Nice! Sounds good.

Andy4639 · 01-19-2020, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

Nice! Sounds good.

Thanks.

12-29-2019, 11:03 PM	#1
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,450	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the diff done with some help from my son while he is home from school. Got her of the jack stands and did just a bit of patina cleaning on the front fender. I think she will clean up good enough to drive. Once I get the driveshaft back in and the rear brakes done I’ll swap her around in the shop and go to work on the front suspension, steering, and brakes. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

12-30-2019, 02:12 PM	#2
71threequarterton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Coast Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Actually, Saturday, but just got back online... Drilled out broken bolt and tapped new hole on upper passenger side that fastens grill assembly in place Replaced broken turn signal cancelling cam Repaired broken exhaust hanger So I got rid of two rattles and the horn works again - all in all, a good day __________________ -Jim 71 Chevrolet C20 94 GMC Yukon 4x4

12-30-2019, 03:30 PM	#3
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,069	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Almost roller status. Plumbing brake hard lines and waiting on parts currently. Attached Images __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

12-30-2019, 03:38 PM	#4
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,450	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter KMC, Looking good and I’m happy to see another user of the hillbilly stump jack stand! __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

12-30-2019, 04:14 PM	#6
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,313	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put in LED stop/tail and backup lights from LMC. Nice and bright! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-03-2020, 03:50 PM	#9
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Re-etched, filled, and polished up my old shift knob! Attached Images __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

01-03-2020, 04:30 PM	#10
my04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Muskegon, MI Posts: 326	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Painted Mile Marker hub dials. Before and after. Attached Images

01-03-2020, 06:53 PM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,354	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Added an old school USA made lace up steering wheel cover Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-05-2020, 08:52 PM	#12
ApacheNick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dawson Creek, B.C. Posts: 143	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the squeaky heater motor and gave it a bath. __________________ Nick 1961 Apache short stepside 4X4 SBW 348/4 speed 1960 Apache C-20 long fleet custom cab BBW 283/4 Speed 1967 rust bucket Olds Cutlass with a 455 1972 GMC K-15 350/4 speed long fleet

01-05-2020, 11:15 PM	#13
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,430	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Had a new A/C compressor put on and recharged on Friday. Old one locked up last summer. Nice to have A/C again. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

01-07-2020, 12:50 PM	#14
71threequarterton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Coast Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally got the darn headlights working again. I've been watching a lot of videos trying to psyche myself up for digging into my electrical and was getting ready to install a new front light harness but a buddy of mine showed me what the problem was. He actually pulled each wire out of the headlight sockets and cleaned those up and we cleaned up some ground connections. I also put in a set of PIAA super bass horns and those sound really good. Found a set of wire cutters rusted shut inside my front fender surprised PO wasn't missing those. I know I would have been... __________________ -Jim 71 Chevrolet C20 94 GMC Yukon 4x4

01-18-2020, 03:16 PM	#15
SRU1436 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Northern California Posts: 213	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got new exhaust and mufflers from the manifolds back.

01-19-2020, 07:34 PM	#16
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 I brought the 68 home today from my buddies shop on the ramp truck. I got the front end almost all back together. 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.

01-18-2020, 07:52 PM	#21
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,450	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took my exterior door handles off and installed the push buttons, springs, and restrainers from a set of driver quality units from a later model. Installed new shocks on the rear to match up with the 4” drop and shock relocation. Waiting on parking brake springs to finish up all new rear brakes. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

01-18-2020, 11:24 PM	#22
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,069	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished my rear axle brake lines, small steps. Attached Images __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green



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