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MACO · 04-29-2020, 02:46 AM

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.

Metaldoc · 04-29-2020, 04:03 AM

Out of winter storage

**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.

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?

**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.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-01-2020, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Out of winter storage

Nothing quite like a sleeper.

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.

BugzC10 · 05-02-2020, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

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.

Nice work Andy!

Building a relationship with your suppliers is always a good thing.

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.

**zicc1835** · 05-12-2020, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tdangle

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.

thanks

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?

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.

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!

Stover93 · 05-16-2020, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stover93

Paint test on an old fender. Hugger orange vs Ford lightning blue.

Tangier orange vs hugger orange this time.

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.

67C10Step · 05-16-2020, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stover93

Tangier orange vs hugger orange this time.

The blue shows the body lines better.

04-29-2020, 02:46 AM	#1176
MACO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia CANADA Posts: 118	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 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. __________________ 1969 C20 Customer Camper CST, 396, TH400, Factory A/C, Olive Green.

04-29-2020, 04:03 AM	#1177
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Out of winter storage Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

05-01-2020, 03:00 PM	#1178
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,295	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	#1180
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	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 R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-02-2020, 08:23 AM	#1183
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 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.

05-04-2020, 12:04 PM	#1185
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.

05-04-2020, 12:14 PM	#1186
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 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	#1187
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

05-07-2020, 06:56 PM	#1189
tdangle Registered User 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	#1191
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 283	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 Lariat 2007 BMW X3 2023 BMW X3 M-Sport 2020 BMW 540xi M-Sport 1995 Harley FLSTC

05-13-2020, 03:24 PM	#1194
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

05-14-2020, 12:02 PM	#1196
j_cst_10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 592	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	#1199
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 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



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