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67C10Step · 09-24-2020, 03:03 PM

Wow! That looks fantastic. Great save.

rowdy11 · 09-24-2020, 03:54 PM

Nice work! Where did you purchase your windshield? Locally or ordered and shipped?

**pjmoreland** · 09-24-2020, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rowdy11

Nice work! Where did you purchase your windshield? Locally or ordered and shipped?

I tried ordering a windshield from Summit, but they were backordered for two months out, so I bought one locally. Paid $140 for it. I'm a little annoyed that it is made in China, but that's the way it goes these days. At least it has a nice green tint.

**TxGary** · 09-26-2020, 11:59 PM

Assembled my new bed,

**pjmoreland** · 09-27-2020, 12:10 AM

Replaced the rear main seal and oil pan gasket. Had to contend with a snapped off bolt the PO left for me. Bought a right angle drill from Harbor Freight to access the hole because it was right above the cross member. Hammered a Torx bit into it and fortunately it unscrewed. I felt like I won the lottery when that happened. The PO also used RTV on the entire rear main seal, so I had to make a scraper to very carefully clean out the passageway above the crank.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-27-2020, 02:11 AM

My hood was paroled

. All I did is write a check.

72c20customcamper · 09-27-2020, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

My hood was paroled

. All I did is write a check.

Looks great

**davischevy** · 09-27-2020, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

My hood was paroled

. All I did is write a check.

Sometimes checks are good.

**basketcase** · 09-27-2020, 02:19 PM

I have the wiring mostly completed and getting things buttoned up.

Tom

**Mts67C10K20** · 09-27-2020, 05:07 PM

Today I repaired the broken studs on my turn signal housing
Ang gave them a good scrubbing

72c20customcamper · 09-27-2020, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Sometimes checks are good.

Ya I keep writing checks my body can’t cash . Started on the drivers side rot today

CST10 · 09-27-2020, 08:03 PM

Changed my electric fuel pump on ol Samson, it was a pain to get to inside the frame rails with the exhaust but it’s done now.

**pjmoreland** · 09-27-2020, 10:10 PM

Finished replacing the heater core. Installed the inner fender and hoses.

jsprengeler · 09-28-2020, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Finished replacing the heater core. Installed the inner fender and hoses.

Those heater cores are a ***** to get out! Any tips/secrets you could share?

**pjmoreland** · 09-28-2020, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jsprengeler

Those heater cores are a ***** to get out! Any tips/secrets you could share?

It sure was a lot of work. I'm not sure I did anything unique on this repair. I followed various pieces of guidance I found from searching the forum. I used pieces of wood to support the hood while the hinge was removed. I removed the inner fender (I had already removed it to do some rust repair and paint). I had a hard time separating the heater box from the firewall because the previous owner had glued it on there with an excessive amount of RTV silicone. I purchased a copper/brass heater from npdlink.com based on lots of comments about the aluminum cores not fitting. I purchased a heater box seal set from GMC Paul's and glued the round seal and air box seal to the air box with weatherstrip adhesive.

OregonNed · 09-28-2020, 01:20 PM

Set up for a new carburetor install. Area ready

tdangle · 09-28-2020, 01:44 PM

Finally changed throttle out to a cable. Decided to add some bling, deluxe pedal assemblies while I was at it. And new floor mats to try and hide the hole in the carpet left by the floor mounted pedal

**basketcase** · 09-28-2020, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

It sure was a lot of work. I'm not sure I did anything unique on this repair. I followed various pieces of guidance I found from searching the forum. I used pieces of wood to support the hood while the hinge was removed. I removed the inner fender (I had already removed it to do some rust repair and paint). I had a hard time separating the heater box from the firewall because the previous owner had glued it on there with an excessive amount of RTV silicone. I purchased a copper/brass heater from npdlink.com based on lots of comments about the aluminum cores not fitting. I purchased a heater box seal set from GMC Paul's and glued the round seal and air box seal to the air box with weatherstrip adhesive.

I got lucky with mine. The truck was all apart when I got it and had 3 cores and housings
in the boxes. One tested good and was an easy install with the whole front end off the truck. I hope I never have to go back in there.

Tom

72c20customcamper · 09-28-2020, 05:33 PM

Drivers side kick my butt today . I’m used to having the passenger side worse than the drivers it this was a farm truck. So I guess all the slop ended up there. Made all the patches myself most likely would have been harder with aftermarkets also put two coats of pour 15 on the passenger side.

OregonNed · 09-29-2020, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdangle

Finally changed throttle out to a cable. Decided to add some bling, deluxe pedal assemblies while I was at it. And new floor mats to try and hide the hole in the carpet left by the floor mounted pedal

Looks great!

**ohboy321** · 09-29-2020, 05:01 PM

I rented a hot power washer and de-greased the drive train and engine bay. PO's did not have a functioning PCV system and oil was misting everywhere. Now I can finally proceed with my engine update project!

Peanut74 · 09-30-2020, 07:30 PM

Did some touch up painting and painting some miscellaneous parts. I went ahead and installed the fresh air inlet doors

**BC10** · 09-30-2020, 09:55 PM

Installed Redhead power steering box. Can't wait to take it on the highway.

72c20customcamper · 10-01-2020, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ohboy321

I rented a hot power washer and de-greased the drive train and engine bay. PO's did not have a functioning PCV system and oil was misting everywhere. Now I can finally proceed with my engine update project!

I'm going to have to rent one of these. Need to do the 68 and in the past I've used ezoff and just my garden hose. Worked well but I haven't been able to find any oven cleaner in several stores . They've been sold out for weeks guess there's been a rush on even cleaners too

Tried engine cleaner but it really didnt work at all. The gunk stuff they must have changed the formula

72c20customcamper · 10-01-2020, 06:10 PM

Today’s fun

been a long road with this 68 . It’s all in primer now

09-24-2020, 03:03 PM	#1501
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wow! That looks fantastic. Great save. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

09-24-2020, 03:54 PM	#1502
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nice work! Where did you purchase your windshield? Locally or ordered and shipped? __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

09-26-2020, 11:59 PM	#1504
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,059	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Assembled my new bed, Attached Images __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

09-27-2020, 12:10 AM	#1505
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,974	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the rear main seal and oil pan gasket. Had to contend with a snapped off bolt the PO left for me. Bought a right angle drill from Harbor Freight to access the hole because it was right above the cross member. Hammered a Torx bit into it and fortunately it unscrewed. I felt like I won the lottery when that happened. The PO also used RTV on the entire rear main seal, so I had to make a scraper to very carefully clean out the passageway above the crank. Attached Images

09-27-2020, 02:11 AM	#1506
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,320	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter My hood was paroled. All I did is write a check. 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

09-27-2020, 02:19 PM	#1509
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I have the wiring mostly completed and getting things buttoned up. Tom Attached Images __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

09-27-2020, 05:07 PM	#1510
Mts67C10K20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dowagiac Michigan Posts: 202	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today I repaired the broken studs on my turn signal housing Ang gave them a good scrubbing Attached Images

09-27-2020, 08:03 PM	#1512
CST10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Changed my electric fuel pump on ol Samson, it was a pain to get to inside the frame rails with the exhaust but it’s done now. __________________ MyToys: Goldilocks the "Ol School Survivor" 1968 C10, SWB Stepside, 08/15 TOTM, 250 CI 6 cylinder, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear, 3/5 static drop, 23,500 original miles. Samson the 1970 CST10, LWB, 462Ci, Turbo 350 tranny, 3.08 rear gear, PB, PS, A/C, AM/FM, 2/4 Drop. Brutus the 1998 Camaro Z28, 33,500 original miles, LS1, 519 RWHP/497 RWTQ. Member of the Louisiana Classic Truck Club, LCTC Member of the Louisiana C10 Club Member of the Baton Rouge Drifters Car Club

09-27-2020, 10:10 PM	#1513
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,974	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished replacing the heater core. Installed the inner fender and hoses. Attached Images

09-28-2020, 01:20 PM	#1516
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Set up for a new carburetor install. Area ready Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

09-28-2020, 01:44 PM	#1517
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 Finally changed throttle out to a cable. Decided to add some bling, deluxe pedal assemblies while I was at it. And new floor mats to try and hide the hole in the carpet left by the floor mounted pedal Attached Images __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

09-28-2020, 05:33 PM	#1519
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,714	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Drivers side kick my butt today . I’m used to having the passenger side worse than the drivers it this was a farm truck. So I guess all the slop ended up there. Made all the patches myself most likely would have been harder with aftermarkets also put two coats of pour 15 on the passenger side. 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.

09-29-2020, 05:01 PM	#1521
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 284	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I rented a hot power washer and de-greased the drive train and engine bay. PO's did not have a functioning PCV system and oil was misting everywhere. Now I can finally proceed with my engine update project! 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

09-30-2020, 07:30 PM	#1522
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did some touch up painting and painting some miscellaneous parts. I went ahead and installed the fresh air inlet doors __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

09-30-2020, 09:55 PM	#1523
BC10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 493	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed Redhead power steering box. Can't wait to take it on the highway.



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10-01-2020, 06:10 PM	#1525
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,714	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today’s fun been a long road with this 68 . It’s all in primer now 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. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 10-01-2020 at 06:20 PM.

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