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72c20customcamper · 11-07-2018, 05:01 PM

New antenna installed.

Colt_1911 · 11-07-2018, 05:10 PM

New rotors, 2.5" drop spindles, lowering shocks, lowering springs, brake pads and new ball joints.

**Mts67C10K20** · 11-08-2018, 01:41 PM

Finaly freed up some time to work on the new motor for the 67
Crank and pistons installed now back in the bag till next time

72c20customcamper · 11-08-2018, 02:50 PM

Played with a cnc plasma cutter today that a friend just bought. Made a plate to install a stock radio in my truck. Used a piece of scrap stainless

**samkost** · 11-09-2018, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Played with a cnc plasma cutter today that a friend just bought. Made a plate to install a stock radio in my truck. Used a piece of scrap stainless

Excellent work on that radio face plate

How do you plan to attach it to your cut radio opening?

My dash was also unfortunately cut for a newer stereo by the previous owner.
That plate, color matched hugger orange and I would be good to go!

I think there would be a lot of interest from people with cut original dashes....just saying

Good job.
Sam

**Grumpy old man** · 11-09-2018, 07:42 AM

It must be frame / suspension assembly week ?

4" drop springs
all new brakes ,lines ,cables
cross member cut/tubed for tucked exhaust with new trailing arm bushings
Complete new front suspension cross member /all new Moog parts with drop spindles and springs , disc / power steering conversion ,factory front sway bar 9/16 U bolt upgrade ,all new grade 8 hardware . My 350 is ready to drop back in again . I'll be building a set of these rear shock re locators today to see how they work out .

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763851

72c20customcamper · 11-09-2018, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samkost

Excellent work on that radio face plate

How do you plan to attach it to your cut radio opening?

My dash was also unfortunately cut for a newer stereo by the previous owner.
That plate, color matched hugger orange and I would be good to go!

I think there would be a lot of interest from people with cut original dashes....just saying

Good job.
Sam

Plan to use 4 small ss screws Chamfering the holes and using flathead Philips . Maybe a dab or two of epoxy for insurance.

OregonNed · 11-09-2018, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samkost

Excellent work on that radio face plate

How do you plan to attach it to your cut radio opening?

My dash was also unfortunately cut for a newer stereo by the previous owner.
That plate, color matched hugger orange and I would be good to go!

I think there would be a lot of interest from people with cut original dashes....just saying

Good job.
Sam

For sure..

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-09-2018, 09:08 AM

It's actually suspension disassembly week for me. Removed both front spindles for disc conversion and tore both ball joint boots on the right side, then discovered that the upper cross shaft bushings were worn, so next up is removing the upper control arms and replacing the bushings. Yay!

**Grumpy old man** · 11-09-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

It's actually suspension disassembly week for me. Removed both front spindles for disc conversion and tore both ball joint boots on the right side, then discovered that the upper cross shaft bushings were worn, so next up is removing the upper control arms and replacing the bushings. Yay!

While your there replace it all .

74baggedbug · 11-09-2018, 11:43 AM

Getting it ready for autorama in a couple of weeks

66clow · 11-11-2018, 12:51 PM

Block party with one Attendee 😩 also roof rail clean up.

72LB · 11-19-2018, 09:43 AM

Working on a disc brake upgrade and rearend swap.

Triple7 · 11-19-2018, 10:19 AM

Having a new windshield installed

NoStopN · 11-19-2018, 06:14 PM

Yesterday, I finally slid the tail lights into my bed. I'm just glad that the wiring worked as it should.

**samkost** · 11-19-2018, 08:46 PM

Finished the 72's rear trim this weekend.
Taillights, upper/lower tailgate trim and a new sport bumper.
The taillight bezels were fun........not!

A shout out to forum members:

Wes, Classic Heartbeat
Mark, CG
Leon, LockDoc

Thanks for your help and advice gentlemen

Sam

**Grumpy old man** · 11-20-2018, 05:33 PM

New Moog control arm shafts . Just waiting on more parts ...As Always ..

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-20-2018, 05:40 PM

Got one upper control arm ready to install. Went with Dorman shaft kits and GM NOS upper ball joint. Blasting the other one tonight and getting it assembled and painted hopefully by tomorrow.

**Grumpy old man** · 11-20-2018, 06:04 PM

Everything on this truck is being restored /repaired or replaced and it will be sold once it's finished and I'll go on to the next one .

**Grumpy old man** · 11-20-2018, 06:06 PM

front to back .

**samkost** · 11-20-2018, 06:20 PM

Very nice work Grumpy,

Do you have a build thread?
I'm curious what year, model and color(s) truck you are restoring.
Thanks,
Sam

**Grumpy old man** · 11-20-2018, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samkost

Very nice work Grumpy,

Do you have a build thread?
I'm curious what year, model and color(s) truck you are restoring.
Thanks,
Sam

67 short beds , I have a few to build , lt Green 292/3 speed hurst floor shift / 3.73 posi / 2-4 drop / buckets/ consol /air /ps/pb, Yellow 350 4 speed rock crusher floor shift hurst ps/pb/air/ 3-5 drop / 3.73 posi/ , Black ,red interior 292 tri power 4 speed floor shift/ consol /3.73 posi / ps/pb/air/ Not sure on the rest of them yet color wise .

NoStopN · 11-27-2018, 06:21 PM

I drove it to work, then the gas station, then home. It's pulling daily driver duty this week while the new Ram is at the body shop.

weq92f · 11-29-2018, 07:59 PM

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Got the passenger wires loomed up and length-calibrated for the headers!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-29-2018, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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Got the passenger wires loomed up and length-calibrated for the headers!

What kind of looms are those?

11-07-2018, 05:01 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,637	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New antenna installed. __________________ 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.

11-07-2018, 05:10 PM	#2
Colt_1911 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Washington State Posts: 26	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New rotors, 2.5" drop spindles, lowering shocks, lowering springs, brake pads and new ball joints. Attached Images

11-08-2018, 01:41 PM	#3
Mts67C10K20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dowagiac Michigan Posts: 202	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finaly freed up some time to work on the new motor for the 67 Crank and pistons installed now back in the bag till next time Attached Images

11-08-2018, 02:50 PM	#4
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,637	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Played with a cnc plasma cutter today that a friend just bought. Made a plate to install a stock radio in my truck. Used a piece of scrap stainless 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.

11-09-2018, 07:42 AM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter It must be frame / suspension assembly week ? 4" drop springs all new brakes ,lines ,cables cross member cut/tubed for tucked exhaust with new trailing arm bushings Complete new front suspension cross member /all new Moog parts with drop spindles and springs , disc / power steering conversion ,factory front sway bar 9/16 U bolt upgrade ,all new grade 8 hardware . My 350 is ready to drop back in again . I'll be building a set of these rear shock re locators today to see how they work out . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763851 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 11-09-2018 at 09:28 AM.

11-09-2018, 09:08 AM	#9
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,357	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter It's actually suspension disassembly week for me. Removed both front spindles for disc conversion and tore both ball joint boots on the right side, then discovered that the upper cross shaft bushings were worn, so next up is removing the upper control arms and replacing the bushings. Yay! __________________ 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

11-09-2018, 11:43 AM	#11
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Getting it ready for autorama in a couple of weeks

11-11-2018, 12:51 PM	#12
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 Block party with one Attendee 😩 also roof rail clean up. Attached Images

11-19-2018, 09:43 AM	#13
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Working on a disc brake upgrade and rearend swap. Attached Images __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club.

11-19-2018, 10:19 AM	#14
Triple7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vilonia, Arkansas, United States Posts: 5	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Having a new windshield installed

11-19-2018, 06:14 PM	#15
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yesterday, I finally slid the tail lights into my bed. I'm just glad that the wiring worked as it should. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

11-19-2018, 08:46 PM	#16
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished the 72's rear trim this weekend. Taillights, upper/lower tailgate trim and a new sport bumper. The taillight bezels were fun........not! A shout out to forum members: Wes, Classic Heartbeat Mark, CG Leon, LockDoc Thanks for your help and advice gentlemen Sam Attached Images

11-20-2018, 05:33 PM	#17
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New Moog control arm shafts . Just waiting on more parts ...As Always .. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

11-20-2018, 05:40 PM	#18
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,357	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got one upper control arm ready to install. Went with Dorman shaft kits and GM NOS upper ball joint. Blasting the other one tonight and getting it assembled and painted hopefully by tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-20-2018, 06:04 PM	#19
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Everything on this truck is being restored /repaired or replaced and it will be sold once it's finished and I'll go on to the next one . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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11-20-2018, 06:06 PM	#20
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter front to back . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

11-20-2018, 06:20 PM	#21
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Very nice work Grumpy, Do you have a build thread? I'm curious what year, model and color(s) truck you are restoring. Thanks, Sam

11-27-2018, 06:21 PM	#23
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I drove it to work, then the gas station, then home. It's pulling daily driver duty this week while the new Ram is at the body shop. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

11-29-2018, 07:59 PM	#24
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,157	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter . Got the passenger wires loomed up and length-calibrated for the headers! Attached Images __________________ 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

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