What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter - Page 41 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Metaldoc · 05-01-2020, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Nothing quite like a sleeper.

She's fully loaded, no cruise control that's it. Thanks

Andy4639 · 05-02-2020, 08:23 AM

I got another tach dash done. Waiting on parts for the other one.
Both will have tach's, and LED bulbs installed. I reset the odometer back to 00000 also!
I called Manes truck parts to check on a order and got to talking to the owner, he is sending me some NOS tach housings and inserts he had plus he called me back later and said he put some needle paint in the shipment also for free!

I'm going to have the speed warning back together soon also I hope. I had TBone1964 refurb it for me.

toolboxchev · 05-01-2020, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MACO

Finally had the time to weld up and grind smooth groves worn on the rear brake backing plates where the brake shoes ride. After over 50 years of use the grooves were substantial and the shoes would bind in them. Also replaced the shoes and spring kit, rear brakes are operating so much smother and quieter.

Just going through my brakes again myself. Question if I may where are you sourcing parts from?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-01-2020, 03:00 PM

The lower door moldings on my C20 were barely hanging on, and I really wanted to see the front hole

. Anyway, I just reinstalled them and I'm pretty happy with it.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-01-2020, 04:27 PM

This was a couple of week project. Test fit and didn't like the way it looked or fit. I made brackets to sit it the way I wanted. I'm happy with the end result.

toolboxchev · 05-14-2020, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

This was a couple of week project. Test fit and didn't like the way it looked or fit. I made brackets to sit it the way I wanted. I'm happy with the end result.

How come you did the Beer Cooler Delete? I would have kept that one intact, boy talk about finding another one of those!

Davidf · 05-04-2020, 12:04 PM

Finally repainted the interior, cowl area, and jambs of my Ochre 71 C10. PO had repainted the truck a generic yellow (hood in photo that has not been repainted yet) that was in dire need of help. Back to original Ochre but a long way to go.

67C10Step · 05-04-2020, 12:14 PM

Finished rebuilding my vent doors. Tear apart, blast, repaint and re-assemble with new seals. Just stuck them back in some zip loc bags and into my parts bin. Far from ready to re-install them but I had the parts and the time this weekend.

Astro-Balls · 05-06-2020, 01:08 AM

Finished wiring up the new Washer pump and connecting the Washer Reservoir, Nice to have clean windows at the touch of a button..

**3757chevy** · 05-07-2020, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

Finished wiring up the new Washer pump and connecting the Washer Reservoir, Nice to have clean windows at the touch of a button..

Gotta love it.

**tdangle** · 05-07-2020, 06:56 PM

Installed a Lokar cable shift setup on my automatic. Then removed and and went back to the rod system.

The cable system did not work for me at all. Has anyone made this work?

Also installed a holley bracket and solenoid for increasing the idle with the AC running. Had to trim the bracket as it interfered with the throttle linkage and held the throttle open. Can believe Holley can't make a bracket for their carbs (new street avenger) that works without modifications

**zicc1835** · 05-07-2020, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tdangle

Installed a Lokar cable shift setup on my automatic. Then removed and and went back to the rod system.

The cable system did not work for me at all. Has anyone made this work?

Also installed a holley bracket and solenoid for increasing the idle with the AC running. Had to trim the bracket as it interfered with the throttle linkage and held the throttle open. Can believe Holley can't make a bracket for their carbs (new street avenger) that works without modifications

I'm interested to know I have the rod system and am not near ready to install it on my project truck 700r4 and was thinking of going to the cable thought it would be easier .....what didn't work?

**ohboy321** · 05-12-2020, 04:28 PM

Finished sanding and prepping my steering wheel getting it ready for epoxy.

**tdangle** · 05-12-2020, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

I'm interested to know I have the rod system and am not near ready to install it on my project truck 700r4 and was thinking of going to the cable thought it would be easier .....what didn't work?

I could not get it to line up anywhere close with the column gear positions. and it did not work very smooth. Went back to the Lokar rod system and works perfect just transmits vibration due to the idle quality of my cam.

Davidf · 05-13-2020, 03:24 PM

Got the "white" on the cab

**tdangle** · 05-14-2020, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Davidf

Got the "white" on the cab

does the white go into the door jam at the middle? Could you post a picture looking the the door jam toward the striker plate area?

Davidf · 05-18-2020, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tdangle

does the white go into the door jam at the middle? Could you post a picture looking the the door jam toward the striker plate area?

No, stops at edge of quarter panel fold. I.e seam between quarter panel and door jamb.

72c20customcamper · 05-20-2020, 09:07 PM

Finished up the headliner on my squarbody burban . Spray gun is older than me blinks #7

72c20customcamper · 05-20-2020, 09:10 PM

Landau glue. Old stuff still works the best

**zicc1835** · 05-20-2020, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Finished up the headliner on my squarbody burban . Spray gun is older than me blinks #7

great outcome old Binks gun and all

**j_cst_10** · 05-21-2020, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Finished up the headliner on my squarbody burban . Spray gun is older than me blinks #7

Headliner looks great. My 91 burb has needed one my entire ownership. They sell the pre-formed pad/headliner combo I was thinking about buying.

**j_cst_10** · 05-14-2020, 12:02 PM

Found and installed the largest air cleaner I could fit! Had to take the alternator off to shoe horn it in.

67C10Step · 05-16-2020, 09:33 PM

I installed a new vacuum advance and cleaned up the mechanical advance. She doesn’t stumble off idle any more.
Pulled both front inner fenders in preparation to pull the whole front suspension out. It wasn’t totally necessary but figured the extra room would not hurt. Found the front fenders in pretty good shape but the core support and right inner fender rough.
Also put the Chevrolet license plate on the front that I had on my 70 model when I was 16. That was 34 years ago.

KQQL IT · 05-18-2020, 10:02 PM

Fresh coat of penetrol
And some nanoskin wet look tire sauce

**zicc1835** · 05-20-2020, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Fresh coat of penetrol
And some nanoskin wet look tire sauce

nice......

05-02-2020, 08:23 AM	#2
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 got another tach dash done. Waiting on parts for the other one. Both will have tach's, and LED bulbs installed. I reset the odometer back to 00000 also! I called Manes truck parts to check on a order and got to talking to the owner, he is sending me some NOS tach housings and inserts he had plus he called me back later and said he put some needle paint in the shipment also for free! I'm going to have the speed warning back together soon also I hope. I had TBone1964 refurb it for me. 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.

05-01-2020, 03:00 PM	#4
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,188	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The lower door moldings on my C20 were barely hanging on, and I really wanted to see the front hole. Anyway, I just reinstalled them and I'm pretty happy with it. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 05-01-2020 at 04:13 PM.

05-01-2020, 04:27 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,922	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter This was a couple of week project. Test fit and didn't like the way it looked or fit. I made brackets to sit it the way I wanted. I'm happy with the end result. Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-04-2020, 12:14 PM	#8
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,446	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished rebuilding my vent doors. Tear apart, blast, repaint and re-assemble with new seals. Just stuck them back in some zip loc bags and into my parts bin. Far from ready to re-install them but I had the parts and the time this weekend. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

05-06-2020, 01:08 AM	#9
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished wiring up the new Washer pump and connecting the Washer Reservoir, Nice to have clean windows at the touch of a button.. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

05-04-2020, 12:04 PM	#7
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally repainted the interior, cowl area, and jambs of my Ochre 71 C10. PO had repainted the truck a generic yellow (hood in photo that has not been repainted yet) that was in dire need of help. Back to original Ochre but a long way to go. Last edited by Davidf; 05-04-2020 at 12:13 PM.

05-07-2020, 06:56 PM	#11
tdangle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed a Lokar cable shift setup on my automatic. Then removed and and went back to the rod system. The cable system did not work for me at all. Has anyone made this work? Also installed a holley bracket and solenoid for increasing the idle with the AC running. Had to trim the bracket as it interfered with the throttle linkage and held the throttle open. Can believe Holley can't make a bracket for their carbs (new street avenger) that works without modifications __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

05-12-2020, 04:28 PM	#13
ohboy321 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 277	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished sanding and prepping my steering wheel getting it ready for epoxy. Attached Images __________________ Steve/NH 1967 K10 327 Short Bed Stepside 2008 F350 Power Stroke 2007 BMW X3 2020 BMW 540xi 1995 Harley FLSTC

05-13-2020, 03:24 PM	#15
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the "white" on the cab

05-20-2020, 09:07 PM	#18
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,314	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished up the headliner on my squarbody burban . Spray gun is older than me blinks #7 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.

05-20-2020, 09:10 PM	#19
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,314	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Landau glue. Old stuff still works the best 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.

05-14-2020, 12:02 PM	#22
j_cst_10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 587	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Found and installed the largest air cleaner I could fit! Had to take the alternator off to shoe horn it in. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9"

05-16-2020, 09:33 PM	#23
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,446	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I installed a new vacuum advance and cleaned up the mechanical advance. She doesn’t stumble off idle any more. Pulled both front inner fenders in preparation to pull the whole front suspension out. It wasn’t totally necessary but figured the extra room would not hurt. Found the front fenders in pretty good shape but the core support and right inner fender rough. Also put the Chevrolet license plate on the front that I had on my 70 model when I was 16. That was 34 years ago. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

05-18-2020, 10:02 PM	#24
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,183	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Fresh coat of penetrol And some nanoskin wet look tire sauce Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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