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ZohmBii · 02-26-2020, 06:29 PM

Got the wiring finished up on the broski's truck and tested all the goodies inside the cab (Dakota Digital gauges, GPS Speedo, Holley Fuel Injection Module, Vintage Air and RetroSound radio).

He's been working on welding up the exhaust after work the last couple of nights. We've still got to add the O2 sensor bung and figure out what we want for hangers, but it's good enough for now.

Just a few more things to button up and we should be firing it up on Friday!

countr · 02-26-2020, 07:27 PM

Installed the jr mirrors

**68bowtie** · 02-28-2020, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by countr

Installed the jr mirrors

Looking good. You keep posting teaser shots, when do we get to see the whole truck?

**allchevy58** · 02-27-2020, 12:09 AM

Stripping down for paint, adjusted doors. Drilled holes for the Sierra Grande emblem, had Sierra emblems on it.

Voodoo556 · 02-27-2020, 05:53 PM

Just got her painted and taking her home for some tuning and tweaks.

IMG_8227 by horsepwr, on Flickr

**SoCoC10** · 02-29-2020, 12:40 AM

Warmer weather so it got its first bath.

lil hoodlum · 02-29-2020, 01:45 AM

Yesterday I replaced my speedometer cable and bullet in my 3 speed Saginaw transmission. I finally have a working speedometer!! Yea, so happy about that.

Last Friday, I replaced my old, worn out, and sloppy Mr. Gasket shifter to a Hurst 3 speed shifter. Oh man, I love the way it shifts now, clean, quick, and precise. Night and day difference.

lil hoodlum · 02-29-2020, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCoC10

Warmer weather so it got its first bath.

Beautiful truck and a great shot.

**sfont66** · 02-29-2020, 11:44 AM

Replaced hinge pins and bushings, easy task. Aligning the doors was not quite so fun. What is the best tool for the bolts on the front of the hinge, with fender on?

BugzC10 · 03-02-2020, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sfont66

Replaced hinge pins and bushings, easy task. Aligning the doors was not quite so fun. What is the best tool for the bolts on the front of the hinge, with fender on?

I used this wrench to reach the back bolts. It was slow and tedious, not perfect, but got it done.

Andy4639 · 03-02-2020, 03:41 PM

I went by the exhaust shop this morning. $130.00 to run the exhaust to the stacks. I thought was very good price. He said bring it over Friday!
I bought 2-4" clamps and cut the old ones off. I clamped it to the headache bar it ant going no place.

I had to cut 2-1/4" holes on each corner of the bed. The first picture is looking up through it to the top of the stack!

**sfont66** · 03-03-2020, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

I used this wrench to reach the back bolts. It was slow and tedious, not perfect, but got it done.

Thanks, I will look for one like that. Or perhaps I could make one by heating an old cheap wrench with a torch and bending it .

72c20customcamper · 03-09-2020, 07:31 PM

Did the front half of my headliner on the 77. Really dont want to do the back it was a pain in the butt. Think if they didn't use foam it would still be up there . Foam failed not the glue

72c20customcamper · 03-09-2020, 07:31 PM

Black stuff is what's left of the foam

72c20customcamper · 03-09-2020, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

I used this wrench to reach the back bolts. It was slow and tedious, not perfect, but got it done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfont66

Thanks, I will look for one like that. Or perhaps I could make one by heating an old cheap wrench with a torch and bending it .

I made two of them with ratchet type head one for loosing and one for tightening. Easy to do just heat it up and bend the crap put of it

Andy4639 · 03-11-2020, 07:17 PM

I got the stacks hooked up this morning and painted the bed sides this afternoon!
After & before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-3YgxE12T0

You Tube

**sfont66** · 03-11-2020, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I made two of them with ratchet type head one for loosing and one for tightening. Easy to do just heat it up and bend the crap put of it

Great idea! thanks, I will have to make 1 each

KQQL IT · 02-29-2020, 08:16 PM

A 16 year old is the best for under dash projects.
New cluster and random wiring delete.
Had a trans temp gauge a tach and random switch hacked into the other cluster.

**Boog** · 02-29-2020, 08:20 PM

Ha. I'm definitely not the contortionist I once was.

Gleno97 · 03-01-2020, 10:25 PM

Today I finished my manual choke installation and then installed a lighted cigarette lighter.... Under dash work...which I hate. But gotter done.

67C10Step · 03-01-2020, 10:34 PM

Bypassed my heater core. Found antifreeze running down the firewall and into the shop floor. Guess it gave up the ghost. Add it to the repair list.

ApacheNick · 03-02-2020, 12:12 AM

Did a 3 hour trip with it yesterday to pick up my new box sides.

Andy4639 · 03-02-2020, 08:30 AM

Installed a new rear view mirror!
Compass, outside temperature and garage door opener.

OregonNed · 03-02-2020, 05:21 PM

Clean up and a drive to trucks and coffee

ZohmBii · 03-02-2020, 06:46 PM

Got the Broski's truck fired up this weekend, found a few leaks and had to pull off the intake manifold to reseal the rear. At least we caught it now so it wasn't too bad.

After getting that done we set the timing and she fired up great. I gotta say I'm impressed by how easy this newer EFI stuff is making it.

I posted a video of the kid starting his truck up over on my Instagram. Here's a quick link: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PILuPJKXw/

02-26-2020, 06:29 PM	#1
ZohmBii Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Looking for braaaains in Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 49	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the wiring finished up on the broski's truck and tested all the goodies inside the cab (Dakota Digital gauges, GPS Speedo, Holley Fuel Injection Module, Vintage Air and RetroSound radio). He's been working on welding up the exhaust after work the last couple of nights. We've still got to add the O2 sensor bung and figure out what we want for hangers, but it's good enough for now. Just a few more things to button up and we should be firing it up on Friday! Attached Images Last edited by ZohmBii; 02-26-2020 at 06:47 PM.

02-26-2020, 07:27 PM	#2
countr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Russell, Iowa Posts: 2,009	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed the jr mirrors Attached Images

02-27-2020, 12:09 AM	#4
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Stripping down for paint, adjusted doors. Drilled holes for the Sierra Grande emblem, had Sierra emblems on it. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 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

02-27-2020, 05:53 PM	#5
Voodoo556 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Central Coast, California Posts: 207	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Just got her painted and taking her home for some tuning and tweaks. IMG_8227 by horsepwr, on Flickr

02-29-2020, 12:40 AM	#6
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,303	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Warmer weather so it got its first bath. 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

02-29-2020, 01:45 AM	#7
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yesterday I replaced my speedometer cable and bullet in my 3 speed Saginaw transmission. I finally have a working speedometer!! Yea, so happy about that. Last Friday, I replaced my old, worn out, and sloppy Mr. Gasket shifter to a Hurst 3 speed shifter. Oh man, I love the way it shifts now, clean, quick, and precise. Night and day difference.

02-29-2020, 11:44 AM	#9
sfont66 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pine City MN Posts: 358	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced hinge pins and bushings, easy task. Aligning the doors was not quite so fun. What is the best tool for the bolts on the front of the hinge, with fender on? Attached Images __________________ 72 C10, Was a 350,M20, Brodix heads,Comp cam, Edelbrock intake&carb, Hedman hedders LWB. Project is now a 5.3(L33) w/PRC stage 2.5 CNC ported 243heads, BTR RedHot cam,Holley Terminator X, T56 magnum. SWB, Boyd tank. 4.5/4 Drop http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...My72c10project

03-02-2020, 03:41 PM	#11
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 went by the exhaust shop this morning. $130.00 to run the exhaust to the stacks. I thought was very good price. He said bring it over Friday! I bought 2-4" clamps and cut the old ones off. I clamped it to the headache bar it ant going no place. I had to cut 2-1/4" holes on each corner of the bed. The first picture is looking up through it to the top of the stack! 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.

03-09-2020, 07:31 PM	#13
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,627	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did the front half of my headliner on the 77. Really dont want to do the back it was a pain in the butt. Think if they didn't use foam it would still be up there . Foam failed not the glue Attached Images __________________ 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.

02-29-2020, 08:16 PM	#18
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter A 16 year old is the best for under dash projects. New cluster and random wiring delete. Had a trans temp gauge a tach and random switch hacked into the other cluster. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

02-29-2020, 08:20 PM	#19
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Ha. I'm definitely not the contortionist I once was. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-01-2020, 10:25 PM	#20
Gleno97 Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Thunder bay Ontario canada Posts: 9	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today I finished my manual choke installation and then installed a lighted cigarette lighter.... Under dash work...which I hate. But gotter done. Attached Images

03-01-2020, 10:34 PM	#21
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 Bypassed my heater core. Found antifreeze running down the firewall and into the shop floor. Guess it gave up the ghost. Add it to the repair list. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

03-02-2020, 12:12 AM	#22
ApacheNick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dawson Creek, B.C. Posts: 144	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did a 3 hour trip with it yesterday to pick up my new box sides. __________________ 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

03-02-2020, 08:30 AM	#23
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 Installed a new rear view mirror! Compass, outside temperature and garage door opener. 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.



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03-02-2020, 05:21 PM	#24
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 Clean up and a drive to trucks and coffee Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

03-02-2020, 06:46 PM	#25
ZohmBii Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Looking for braaaains in Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 49	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the Broski's truck fired up this weekend, found a few leaks and had to pull off the intake manifold to reseal the rear. At least we caught it now so it wasn't too bad. After getting that done we set the timing and she fired up great. I gotta say I'm impressed by how easy this newer EFI stuff is making it. I posted a video of the kid starting his truck up over on my Instagram. Here's a quick link: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9PILuPJKXw/ __________________ 1969 K10 LWB - 383/SM465/T221/4.56 - 8" of lift and 40" tires - the broski's truck aka JackdTruck 1974 C30 Crew Cab Dually - No Eng/No Trans/Bagged sometime in the 1990s and will be worked on sometime in the 2020s ... And a whole gaggle of other projects. Check out what I'm up to on Instagram: @zohmbii

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