What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

[Steeveedee]

Heh, nothing. But I did put a couple of PVC pipe target frames that I assembled to use at our "local" gun range into the back of the truck. They were in the way, in the garage. Our "local" gun range now requires us to buy the frames, because of the cabrona virus. We have enough PVC pipe around to make our own.

[samkost]

Whew ! Glad I'm done with this step!
I installed the after market grille and hung the front bumper.
I remember reading some forum posts about this install!
I was warned about the sharp edges, loosening up the fenders a tad and some massaging.
Only needed one band-aid

[CG]

Originally Posted by samkost

Whew ! Glad I'm done with this step!
I installed the after market grille and hung the front bumper.
I remember reading some forum posts about this install!
I was warned about the sharp edges, loosening up the fenders a tad and some massaging.
Only needed one band-aid

Oh yeah, that looks great ... good job!

[samkost]

Originally Posted by CG

Oh yeah, that looks great ... good job!

Thanks Mark,
Can you see what's still missing and needs to be installed?
Something you helped me with awhile back?

[Davidf]

Finished my doors. Next in order: Core support, fenders, and hood. Bed is last.

[KQQL IT]

Riding with rocky

[Ol Blue K20]

Looks good, how long it lasts will depend on how much it's driven. I hope it wears of fast because you will enjoy driving it......

[Boog]

Been a couple weeks.
ttt

[BC10]

I changed a brake booster that I had just replaced five years ago. :P

[CG]

That looks great, who did the windshield for you and did he supply the glass?

[samkost]

Since I procrastinated on this windshield, I had called Tahoma Glass to set up my appointment.
Turns out Tahoma Glass, a long time top rated glass shop for all Classic vehicles in my area has closed his doors and retired.
However they did answer their phone and recommended a local glass installer, Jakes Glass LLC.
Jake has installed many trimmed windshields on C10’s and has his method down a little different than I have seen on some installation videos.
Jake supplied the Precision gasket and the Furyuro (sp?) windshield.
Him and his assistant had the job done in under 2 hours.
I recommend him and his work.
Jake has an Instagram account.
Jakes Glass LLC.
Ph.# 253-666-2661

Happy 4th!

[CG]

Originally Posted by samkost

Since I procrastinated on this windshield, I had called Tahoma Glass to set up my appointment.
Turns out Tahoma Glass, a long time top rated glass shop for all Classic vehicles in my area has closed his doors and retired.
However they did answer their phone and recommended a local glass installer, Jakes Glass LLC.
Jake has installed many trimmed windshields on C10’s and has his method down a little different than I have seen on some installation videos.
Jake supplied the Precision gasket and the Furyuro (sp?) windshield.
Him and his assistant had the job done in under 2 hours.
I recommend him and his work.
Jake has an Instagram account.
Jakes Glass LLC.
Ph.# 253-666-2661

Happy 4th!

Ill have to give him a shout. I have an NOS gasket and Ill have to figure out how people are polishing their trim. I think LocDoc said do it while its still in the rubber before you change it out. And then dremmel and polishing compound of some sort. Do you know if he put extra sealant in it, or did he just use the gasket?

[samkost]

Originally Posted by CG

Ill have to give him a shout. I have an NOS gasket and Ill have to figure out how people are polishing their trim. I think LocDoc said do it while its still in the rubber before you change it out. And then dremmel and polishing compound of some sort. Do you know if he put extra sealant in it, or did he just use the gasket?

Yes, he used a new improved sealant he recommends and guarantees.

I polished the trim myself.

Call me cheap and crafty but I used a variable electric speed drill with a locking trigger button.
I put the drill upside down with the trigger in the up position in my bench vice and used the cheapo Harbor Freight cotton buffing wheels.



I started by taking some 1000 grit wet finishing sanding paper for taking down any fine scratches/blemishes. The trim is all stainless steel and being careful when polishing is pretty forgiving.
Being careful to not bend, keep your hands close together on the section you are polishing and keep moving to avoid heat build up when buffing.
Hope this helps everyone out.

[71CHEVYSHORTBED402]

Long story short I recently removed a ton of paint off the evaporator housing. 20-25 minutes oven cleaner, followed by 5 hours of patience and lacquer thinner. Ecstatic they're in great shape for just polish. I have a general cleaning to do yet, and they'll see a fiberglass polish I hope to see as the ticket.

More than that the painter took my cab, cowl & hood today, and dropped off this bed and tailgate.

[67C10Step]

Pulled my truck out of the shop and gave her a quick wash. Cleaned up her spot good and then made the leap and took the first step in disc brake conversion. I have all the front steering and suspension removed. All that remains is the upper and lower A arms on both sides. Ran out of gas and called it a day.

[KMC3420]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Pulled my truck out of the shop and gave her a quick wash. Cleaned up her spot good and then made the leap and took the first strep in disc brake conversion. I have all the front steering and suspension removed. All that remains is the upper and lower A arms on both sides. Ran out of gas and called it a day.

You may need a bigger fan! Looks like your body panels are nice and straight, wont be too long and you will be running down the road. I am ready for fall, much more enjoyable to work on trucks, or outside in general.

[67C10Step]

Originally Posted by KMC3420

You may need a bigger fan! Looks like your body panels are nice and straight, wont be too long and you will be running down the road. I am ready for fall, much more enjoyable to work on trucks, or outside in general.

Short of an AC fan I don't know if a bigger fan would do much more than blow more hot, humid air over me! I have an exhaust fan near the peak of the roof in the shop I kick on as well to pull a bit more air through but it's awfully loud.

I've got my list of items to get, just ordered some Moog cross shaft kits and new from springs from Rockauto. Will get my conversion kit on order in a week or so. Got lots of cleaning to do before it goes back together.

[Boog]

Bill I may have missed it but are you lowering it at this time or going back with stock suspension?

[67C10Step]

Originally Posted by Boog

Bill I may have missed it but are you lowering it at this time or going back with stock suspension?

Boog,
Lowered it 4" in the rear and plan on 2-1/2" drop spindles in the front. I did the shock relocate in the rear and adjustable trac bar but wanted to keep front steering and suspension geometry which could use standard length shocks. I didn't want any radical lowering, just enough to make the stance lower and level.

[KMC3420]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Short of an AC fan I don't know if a bigger fan would do much more than blow more hot, humid air over me! I have an exhaust fan near the peak of the roof in the shop I kick on as well to pull a bit more air through but it's awfully loud.

I've got my list of items to get, just ordered some Moog cross shaft kits and new from springs from Rockauto. Will get my conversion kit on order in a week or so. Got lots of cleaning to do before it goes back together.

haha, any air is better than no air, yesterday was a no air flow kind of day. Getting past the cleaning part is when the fun begins, when you can start putting on new parts. I wish ECE was still around, made it easy to one stop shop.

[Davidf]

Finally finished rebuilding seat and recovering. Now the refurbished interior is nearing completion. Just need to finish trimming carpet, install seat belts, door panels, head unit, and steering wheel.


Reclaimed R12 refrigerant so I could disassemble a/c system enough to remove core support for rust repair (battery area) and repaint. Temporarily buttoned a/c system back up so I could evacuate to keep moisture out and re-use filter/drier. Going to change expansion valve while I have it opened up (evaporator flooding issues). No, I am not doing a BMW engine swap!

[samkost]

[QUOTE=Davidf;8769647]Finally finished rebuilding seat and recovering. Now the refurbished interior is nearing completion. Just need to finish trimming carpet, install seat belts, door panels, head unit, and steering wheel.


Thats looks great Davidf !
I'm on this same pathway
Sam

[Davidf]

[quote=samkost;8769701]

Originally Posted by Davidf

Finally finished rebuilding seat and recovering. Now the refurbished interior is nearing completion. Just need to finish trimming carpet, install seat belts, door panels, head unit, and steering wheel.


Thats looks great Davidf !
I'm on this same pathway
Sam

Thanks Sam...let’s see some photos!

[samkost]

Getting closer Davidf !
I still need to upholster the bench with the Black with Orange and Black Houndstooth cover, DynaMat , Carpet, door panels and install the 3 point belts.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by samkost

Getting closer Davidf !
I still need to upholster the bench with the Black with Orange and Black Houndstooth cover, DynaMat , Carpet, door panels and install the 3 point belts.

Looks great! Very nice truck