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GerhardH · 07-27-2020, 11:21 AM

Some small issues during removing of the old hard tape, next time I will remove it in intermediate steps, but in general not bad for the first time.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-27-2020, 11:35 AM

Looks good

fun in dirt · 07-27-2020, 04:53 PM

Hey Gerhard!!! Glad to see you getting some time to work on your truck after floating in the ocean for so long. Long live live old Chevys!

GerhardH · 07-28-2020, 10:53 AM

Yeaaaah and Chris Stapleton.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-28-2020, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerhardH

Yeaaaah and Chris Stapleton.

You take it to the car wash?.....they would laugh at me if I did that to Blue. I did follow your lead. The spotlight is installed.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-28-2020, 07:30 PM

One more pic.....ok two pics

GerhardH · 08-03-2020, 06:53 AM

Great man, looks perfect.

Regarding car wash is a fake
I washed by myself, but took a picture from a big truck wash advertisement.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-03-2020, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerhardH

Great man, looks perfect.

Regarding car wash is a fake
I washed by myself, but took a picture from a big truck wash advertisement.

Ahhhhhh, I feel better now....

GerhardH · 08-14-2020, 07:28 AM

After weeks of waiting I got today the beezel from Brent- Thanks man, perfect quality. Its a honor to have the beezel for me!
See the pictures: 20 EUR add. customs fee and nearly paperless handling :-)

**breeh** · 08-14-2020, 05:58 PM

20 EUR for customs?! Wow!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-14-2020, 06:48 PM

Nice!!!

GerhardH · 08-17-2020, 07:17 AM

Today arrived the air cleaner housing from classic industries. Not bad for a replica, I guess.

BLT gmc · 08-17-2020, 07:38 AM

The new cleaner looks very nice. Was the something wrong with the old one?

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-17-2020, 07:49 AM

Looks good, for repop....lol

GerhardH · 08-17-2020, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLT gmc

The new cleaner looks very nice. Was the something wrong with the old one?

No but I would like to build an copy of my engine. Is just for fun and as living spare shelve. See #49 too.

GerhardH · 08-19-2020, 08:28 AM

What a great pleasure, today arrived my new cluster and accesorries, Im really happy, This is a so great product and everything assembled with great care for details. Is like christmas.

Good toys for winter works.

110 EUR customs :-(

GerhardH · 08-19-2020, 09:20 AM

Was thinking good to have a bore caliber for valve seats.

Good :8.70 mm (0.34252 ")
Bad: 8.72-8.73 mm (0.34331-0.34370 ")

Asked my old father and he produced for me. Probably the last mechanical work in his live, my most important memento.

GerhardH · 08-30-2020, 10:19 AM

Cluster choke delete bezel added- awesome.

cornerstone · 08-30-2020, 08:20 PM

Did you learn your machining skills from your father? That would definitely be a special piece to have something handmade. The chrome on the GM logo looks incredible Gerhard!

GerhardH · 08-31-2020, 06:56 AM

just middling

GerhardH · 09-06-2020, 07:36 AM

Compression test and leak test again with better equipment (to screw).
Comression (psi) /leak test (%) ok:

1: 180/17%
2: 190/42%
3: 190/42%
4: 180/28%
5: 180/25%
6; 190/25%
7: 180/22%
8: 180/22%

Found ot that the position of the piston is very important for leak test. Sometimes you could turn the pushrod with the fingers, the valves are still open a crack and you get more percentages, see cylinder 2 e.g.

GerhardH · 09-14-2020, 12:51 PM

Some interesting works on vacuum system:

1) A canadian friend gave me the advice that the spigot must be in the pipe- done. But than the porous hose became a leak. The switch point of the TH400 was rised dramatically, the switch over was very hard and the oil became foamy (Optimized for WOT (Wide Open Trottle)- Repaired and know now that hose, pipe and vacuum switch are working fantastic.

2) During the investigation found out that the vacuum advance in the distributor is dead too. Bought a new one AR23 (good advise from Gregski and Rich weyand here in the forum). START 5-7 inHg, Max. advance distributor degree 7.5° , Max inHg 11-12.5.

3) Some paint work for the new engine and changed the ugly blue distributor cap against a black one.

GerhardH · 09-14-2020, 01:09 PM

Preparing the new engine.

Attached the new tailgate letter decals - its great!!!

**68bowtie** · 09-16-2020, 12:52 AM

Wow that tailgate looks really great

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-16-2020, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Wow that tailgate looks really great

X2, nice!

07-27-2020, 11:21 AM	#101
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Some small issues during removing of the old hard tape, next time I will remove it in intermediate steps, but in general not bad for the first time. Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400 Last edited by GerhardH; 07-27-2020 at 12:12 PM.

07-27-2020, 11:35 AM	#102
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,235	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Looks good __________________ "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

07-27-2020, 04:53 PM	#103
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,121	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Hey Gerhard!!! Glad to see you getting some time to work on your truck after floating in the ocean for so long. Long live live old Chevys! __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

07-28-2020, 10:53 AM	#104
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Yeaaaah and Chris Stapleton. Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

07-28-2020, 07:30 PM	#106
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,235	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project One more pic.....ok two pics 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

08-03-2020, 06:53 AM	#107
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Great man, looks perfect. Regarding car wash is a fake I washed by myself, but took a picture from a big truck wash advertisement. __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

08-14-2020, 07:28 AM	#109
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project After weeks of waiting I got today the beezel from Brent- Thanks man, perfect quality. Its a honor to have the beezel for me! See the pictures: 20 EUR add. customs fee and nearly paperless handling :-) Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

08-14-2020, 05:58 PM	#110
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project 20 EUR for customs?! Wow! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

08-14-2020, 06:48 PM	#111
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,235	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Nice!!! __________________ "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

08-17-2020, 07:17 AM	#112
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Today arrived the air cleaner housing from classic industries. Not bad for a replica, I guess. Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400 Last edited by GerhardH; 08-17-2020 at 07:22 AM.

08-17-2020, 07:38 AM	#113
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,106	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project The new cleaner looks very nice. Was the something wrong with the old one?

08-17-2020, 07:49 AM	#114
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,235	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Looks good, for repop....lol __________________ "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

08-19-2020, 08:28 AM	#116
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project What a great pleasure, today arrived my new cluster and accesorries, Im really happy, This is a so great product and everything assembled with great care for details. Is like christmas. Good toys for winter works. 110 EUR customs :-( Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

08-19-2020, 09:20 AM	#117
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Was thinking good to have a bore caliber for valve seats. Good :8.70 mm (0.34252 ") Bad: 8.72-8.73 mm (0.34331-0.34370 ") Asked my old father and he produced for me. Probably the last mechanical work in his live, my most important memento. Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

08-30-2020, 10:19 AM	#118
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Cluster choke delete bezel added- awesome. Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400



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08-30-2020, 08:20 PM	#119
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Did you learn your machining skills from your father? That would definitely be a special piece to have something handmade. The chrome on the GM logo looks incredible Gerhard! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

08-31-2020, 06:56 AM	#120
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project just middling __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

09-06-2020, 07:36 AM	#121
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Compression test and leak test again with better equipment (to screw). Comression (psi) /leak test (%) ok: 1: 180/17% 2: 190/42% 3: 190/42% 4: 180/28% 5: 180/25% 6; 190/25% 7: 180/22% 8: 180/22% Found ot that the position of the piston is very important for leak test. Sometimes you could turn the pushrod with the fingers, the valves are still open a crack and you get more percentages, see cylinder 2 e.g. Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400 Last edited by GerhardH; 09-06-2020 at 09:38 AM.

09-14-2020, 12:51 PM	#122
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Some interesting works on vacuum system: 1) A canadian friend gave me the advice that the spigot must be in the pipe- done. But than the porous hose became a leak. The switch point of the TH400 was rised dramatically, the switch over was very hard and the oil became foamy (Optimized for WOT (Wide Open Trottle)- Repaired and know now that hose, pipe and vacuum switch are working fantastic. 2) During the investigation found out that the vacuum advance in the distributor is dead too. Bought a new one AR23 (good advise from Gregski and Rich weyand here in the forum). START 5-7 inHg, Max. advance distributor degree 7.5° , Max inHg 11-12.5. 3) Some paint work for the new engine and changed the ugly blue distributor cap against a black one. Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400 Last edited by GerhardH; 09-22-2020 at 11:15 AM.

09-14-2020, 01:09 PM	#123
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: My 1968 C-20 Golden Anniversary Project Preparing the new engine. Attached the new tailgate letter decals - its great!!! Attached Images __________________ Best regards GerhardH! Members met: 68 short step, 68bowtie, 72c20customcamper, botmfedr1, C/10 King, Chevyland, cornerstore, dmjlambert, fun in dirt, GMan69, Ol Blue K20 1968 CHEVROLET C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary, Long bed (LB) 8', 327 V8, Air Condition (AC), Power Steering (PS), Power Brake (PB), Z62 Custom & Comfort Appearance, Turbo Hydramatic TH 400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400 Last edited by GerhardH; 09-16-2020 at 07:51 AM.

09-16-2020, 12:52 AM	#124
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