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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

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

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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

**3757chevy** · 11-08-2019, 11:06 PM

I installed new grill moldings and headlamp bezels.

**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

**SoCoC10** · 11-09-2019, 09:51 AM

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

Andy4639 · 11-09-2019, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

that really turned out super nice

Thanks we got the cab off the LWB frame also and have the short frame sitting in the waiting area. We started blasting some small parts for it after I fixed the blaster cabinet.

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.

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!

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

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

Chevys4life · 11-11-2019, 08:41 PM

That old girl is looking good!!!

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

**3757chevy** · 11-16-2019, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

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

Nice..I posted about the same on my Blazer yesterday in the blazer forum. I made a panel to cover the gap in front of my radiator and behind the core support .

sipper · 11-16-2019, 05:46 PM

Got my Truck back from the Painter.

Chevys4life · 11-16-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sipper

Got my Truck back from the Painter.

That's a nice color you selected for your truck. It's a good feeling when you get one of your projects back from the paint shop!!!!

Andy4639 · 11-16-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sipper

Got my Truck back from the Painter.

That sir is a good looking truck!

Andy4639 · 11-16-2019, 07:51 PM

I did some painting of small parts and I did some grille work on the 68. I think it's going to be fine once I clean it up and sand it down and primer it. The ramp truck makes a nice work area to by the way.
Oh I fixed my neighbor's tail lights for him on his 94 truck. He had no tail lights when he showed up. When he left he had all his lights working.

I had to work on the spot light on the ramp truck to it wouldn't come on. Had to take it a part and clean the contacts inside the light fixture and inside the handle. I also sprayed it down with lithium grease to make it move better.

70-Chevy · 11-16-2019, 08:52 PM

Installed the transmission, radiator and power steering hoses. Also installed the transmission dipstick, new filter and new pan cover.

cornerstone · 11-17-2019, 12:08 AM

Installed wiring harness today in hopes of test firing my engine. Also I temporarily installed the cab and front clip to ascertain where my computer, airbox, and battery will eventually go. I’m not sure if I want more of a factory look or a custom look under the hood.

Man, it feels good to look at something that resembles truck instead of only pieces of a truck!

66clow · 11-17-2019, 07:51 AM

This week I wet sand and buffed the truck. Yesterday I painted the seat cover for now. I struggled with a color to eventually do my seat. I think black leather would be fine.

**jaros44sr** · 11-17-2019, 08:55 AM

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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?

11-07-2019, 06:53 PM	#926
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 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	#927
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	#928
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,253	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	#930
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,056	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	#932
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	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	#934
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	#935
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	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

11-11-2019, 11:25 AM	#937
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,413	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 Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-11-2019, 08:41 PM	#938
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 671	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That old girl is looking good!!!

11-12-2019, 08:47 AM	#939
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	#940
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	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	#941
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 932	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

11-16-2019, 05:46 PM	#943
sipper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: wyoming ontario Posts: 40	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my Truck back from the Painter. Attached Images

11-16-2019, 07:51 PM	#946
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 did some painting of small parts and I did some grille work on the 68. I think it's going to be fine once I clean it up and sand it down and primer it. The ramp truck makes a nice work area to by the way. Oh I fixed my neighbor's tail lights for him on his 94 truck. He had no tail lights when he showed up. When he left he had all his lights working. I had to work on the spot light on the ramp truck to it wouldn't come on. Had to take it a part and clean the contacts inside the light fixture and inside the handle. I also sprayed it down with lithium grease to make it move better. 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.

11-16-2019, 08:52 PM	#947
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed the transmission, radiator and power steering hoses. Also installed the transmission dipstick, new filter and new pan cover. 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



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11-17-2019, 12:08 AM	#948
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed wiring harness today in hopes of test firing my engine. Also I temporarily installed the cab and front clip to ascertain where my computer, airbox, and battery will eventually go. I’m not sure if I want more of a factory look or a custom look under the hood. Man, it feels good to look at something that resembles truck instead of only pieces of a truck! Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

11-17-2019, 07:51 AM	#949
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 This week I wet sand and buffed the truck. Yesterday I painted the seat cover for now. I struggled with a color to eventually do my seat. I think black leather would be fine. Attached Images Last edited by 66clow; 11-17-2019 at 08:14 AM.

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