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Andy4639 · 01-18-2020, 11:52 PM

Yesterday!

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

You Tube

**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 ?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-19-2020, 01:13 AM

We drilled for moldings today. It went well. The mock-up is about there, a few simple things to do yet. I'm looking forward to tearing it down for paint. We'll have the body rebuilt December or sooner. It's almost close

**zicc1835** · 01-19-2020, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

Finished my rear axle brake lines, small steps.

nice work..... im assuming your bending you own lines

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.

KMC3420 · 01-19-2020, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

nice work..... im assuming your bending you own lines

Thanks! Yes, bending my own. It’s the NiCopp line and bends/flares amazingly easy. Using it makes me wonder why people use SS? I wrapped my lines in SS spring rock guard from inline tube and it gives the NiCopp a decent amount of rigidity. My previous experience bending SS was not so pleasant.

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.

**zicc1835** · 01-19-2020, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

Thanks! Yes, bending my own. It’s the NiCopp line and bends/flares amazingly easy. Using it makes me wonder why people use SS? I wrapped my lines in SS spring rock guard from inline tube and it gives the NiCopp a decent amount of rigidity. My previous experience bending SS was not so pleasant.

really looks super thanks for sharing ill try that on my next build if i can ever get through with this one

KMC3420 · 01-19-2020, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

really looks super thanks for sharing ill try that on my next build if i can ever get through with this one

Haha! We are all in the same boat, plugging away. On occasion we see a few guys who are able to move along at a more rapid pace. I have found slowly moving along allows for better planning. You will get there, we all will. Slowly.

Andy4639 · 01-19-2020, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

Nice! Sounds good.

Thanks.

**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.

**Already Gone** · 01-21-2020, 07:02 PM

What i did was go to my storage garage and do my mid Winter stare my truck and make sure she looks as good as when I parked her inside in October. Then came home and ordered my new steering wheel to replace the LeCarra one that is on the truck which I had on my pink /white truck as well. Got that LeCarra in 2006 so time for a change. I had my mind made up to get this one and the when the new original style 15 inch one came out I thought I might like that better but decided to stick with original plan.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-21-2020, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

What i did was go to my storage garage and do my mid Winter stare my truck and make sure she looks as good as when I parked her inside in October. Then came home and ordered my new steering wheel to replace the LeCarra one that is on the truck which I had on my pink /white truck as well. Got that LeCarra in 2006 so time for a change. I had my mind made up to get this one and the when the new original style 15 inch one came out I thought I might like that better but decided to stick with original plan.

IMHO you made the right decision

**SoCoC10** · 01-22-2020, 09:32 AM

Installed the Truck World upholstered seat. In the homestretch now.

**Smitty** · 01-22-2020, 11:54 AM

Redhead steering box and Draglink! “Oh! What a difference it made!”

**maverickmk** · 01-25-2020, 04:42 PM

Did a lot of little things, but the biggest one was I installed an HEI distributor.
Way too nice for my turd, but it runs like a champ

**Steeveedee** · 01-25-2020, 08:37 PM

Drove it to get a bunch of wood and iron to replace a couple of old crumbling gates.

SRU1436 · 01-26-2020, 09:08 PM

Working on reupholstering the bench and putting in new carpet. Photos won’t load, getting a security token issue.

SRU1436 · 01-26-2020, 09:11 PM

Finally got it to work, found the build sheet under the carpet. And a portion of one behind the seat.

**davischevy** · 01-26-2020, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

Finished my rear axle brake lines, small steps.

I'd like to look at your project sometime.

KMC3420 · 01-26-2020, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I'd like to look at your project sometime.

Same with yours! It’s always nice to get some motivation in person. Right now I am close to a roller. I have been keeping up with your latest build. It’s coming along plenty fast. Once I get a little further along and get my truck all in one place I will let you know.

Lee H · 01-27-2020, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SRU1436

Finally got it to work, found the build sheet under the carpet. And a portion of one behind the seat.

Mine was under the carpet also and a Fremont truck.

**SoCoC10** · 01-29-2020, 09:41 PM

Tachometer Cluster Restoration completed.

**Steeveedee** · 01-29-2020, 10:39 PM

Nice! I want to do this to my IP one of these days.

67C10Step · 01-31-2020, 11:11 PM

Rear brakes done including new parking brake cables so no more wheel chocking. Parking brake works even if the rest do not yet.

All I have left on the rear is new brake lines and bump stops.

Anyone know where you can get bump stops for lowered trucks? I saw them online once and now I can’t seem to find or remember where.

01-19-2020, 01:13 AM	#1028
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,300	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter We drilled for moldings today. It went well. The mock-up is about there, a few simple things to do yet. I'm looking forward to tearing it down for paint. We'll have the body rebuilt December or sooner. It's almost close 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

01-19-2020, 07:34 PM	#1030
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 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.

01-21-2020, 07:02 PM	#1037
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter What i did was go to my storage garage and do my mid Winter stare my truck and make sure she looks as good as when I parked her inside in October. Then came home and ordered my new steering wheel to replace the LeCarra one that is on the truck which I had on my pink /white truck as well. Got that LeCarra in 2006 so time for a change. I had my mind made up to get this one and the when the new original style 15 inch one came out I thought I might like that better but decided to stick with original plan. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-22-2020, 09:32 AM	#1039
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,306	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed the Truck World upholstered seat. In the homestretch now. 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

01-22-2020, 11:54 AM	#1040
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,134	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Redhead steering box and Draglink! “Oh! What a difference it made!” __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

01-25-2020, 04:42 PM	#1041
maverickmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 596	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did a lot of little things, but the biggest one was I installed an HEI distributor. Way too nice for my turd, but it runs like a champ __________________ Die with memories, not dreams. Not to brag, but I don't need alcohol to make really bad decisions. 1969 GMC Short Step Side

01-25-2020, 08:37 PM	#1042
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,614	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Drove it to get a bunch of wood and iron to replace a couple of old crumbling gates. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-26-2020, 09:08 PM	#1043
SRU1436 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 231	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Working on reupholstering the bench and putting in new carpet. Photos won’t load, getting a security token issue.

01-26-2020, 09:11 PM	#1044
SRU1436 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 231	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally got it to work, found the build sheet under the carpet. And a portion of one behind the seat. Attached Images

01-29-2020, 09:41 PM	#1048
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,306	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Tachometer Cluster Restoration completed. 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

01-29-2020, 10:39 PM	#1049
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,614	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nice! I want to do this to my IP one of these days. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-31-2020, 11:11 PM	#1050
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 Rear brakes done including new parking brake cables so no more wheel chocking. Parking brake works even if the rest do not yet. All I have left on the rear is new brake lines and bump stops. Anyone know where you can get bump stops for lowered trucks? I saw them online once and now I can’t seem to find or remember where. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra



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