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JMD · 10-01-2020, 06:25 PM

Ditched the in cab gas tank and went with something a little more EFI friendly.

cornerstone · 10-01-2020, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JMD

Ditched the in cab gas tank and went with something a little more EFI friendly.

That's pretty trick! How many gallons can you hold? Nice and clean install in a beautiful truck.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-02-2020, 06:25 AM

Very nice, I'm also curious about the capacity too.

JMD · 10-02-2020, 07:38 AM

Thanks guys, it’s a 60gal tank so I have the sending unit read empty when there’s about 20 gallons remaining. Even though the tank is baffled the pump was still starving for fuel under hard acceleration and left hand turns. I might install a sump at some point but for now I’m just enjoying being able to drive more than 100 miles between fill ups.

**ohboy321** · 10-02-2020, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

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

I use Gunk on some things, but always follow that with degeaser. With the hot pressure washer I just used degreaser. The wand was a bit long, but being a 4x4 I had enough room to maneuver underneath. The 200+ degree water with high psi did a nice job.

**ohboy321** · 10-04-2020, 12:35 PM

Removed my camshaft and lifters today. No mechanical issues found. It is a Gen I 5.3L 327ci that was rebuilt at some point. Next I will be replacing the valve springs and start cleaning it up for paint.

89AKurt · 10-04-2020, 04:00 PM

For someone mechanically challenged like me, adding the legal license plate light was a cinch! (previous owner put new bumpers on, but not this) And it worked first time!

72c20customcamper · 10-04-2020, 04:04 PM

Made it work for it keep. Not hard but enough

Astro-Balls · 10-04-2020, 06:46 PM

Made a Custom Cab cover for a neighbor.

72c20customcamper · 10-04-2020, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

Made a Custom Cab cover for a neighbor.

Would like to have a couple of those you should sell them .

**pjmoreland** · 10-04-2020, 09:42 PM

Installed a steel lever kit in my heater controls and replaced the defroster ducts. Got the parts from GMCPauls, and the quality is top notch on both.

Also installed some stock valve covers that I bought from Ironhorse. Still need to find a grommet for the breather.

Andy4639 · 10-05-2020, 09:38 PM

I cut down the stacks to be able to pull into my garage if I need to.

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67C10Step · 10-05-2020, 10:51 PM

Started putting the Inline Tube brake lines on my truck. Got the two rears along the rear end to the tee and flex line installed. Moving to the long line under the cab next.

OregonNed · 10-06-2020, 10:40 AM

New carb in - drove it to a cruise in last weekend and took this pic. This week I am checking timing and finishing up the set up. Went with a 500CFM on the engine. It's running great - very happy with the upgrade.

**pjmoreland** · 10-07-2020, 02:15 PM

Found what I consider to be a super nice door to replace my damaged door. I've been looking all over and everything has been excessively rusty so far. Found this one 15 minutes from my house at a private wrecking yard that's not open to the public. The guy there was super nice and helpful. I have been stressing out about being able to find a nice door, so this is a big relief.

**1971Stepside** · 10-07-2020, 03:12 PM

I just sat back and looked at it.

72c20customcamper · 10-07-2020, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Found what I consider to be a super nice door to replace my damaged door. I've been looking all over and everything has been excessively rusty so far. Found this one 15 minutes from my house at a private wrecking yard that's not open to the public. The guy there was super nice and helpful. I have been stressing out about being able to find a nice door, so this is a big relief.

Nice . I’ve been looking for a set for the 68 stepper. I bought a decent passenger door but would like rust free ones. May have to take a road trip to Phoenix to visit the cousin. And do some scrounging

Andy4639 · 10-07-2020, 04:20 PM

Been wanting to get the letters shadowed now for awhile. Well today it got done and I also did the wheels on the 64 SS Impala while he was here at the house.
Those pictures will be in the general area.

**pjmoreland** · 10-07-2020, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Nice . I’ve been looking for a set for the 68 stepper. I bought a decent passenger door but would like rust free ones. May have to take a road trip to Phoenix to visit the cousin. And do some scrounging

I can only imagine how hard it must be to find clean doors in NY

72c20customcamper · 10-07-2020, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I can only imagine how hard it must be to find clean doors in NY

Hard to find a 8 year old truck with no rust.

Happy_dan · 10-11-2020, 12:40 PM

Found a place top mount tires on original friction ring wheels. Sanded and painted wheels and cleaned up hub caps as best I could. I will only use these for pictures and shows but I like the original look.

Andy4639 · 10-11-2020, 01:16 PM

Pulled the cluster out to see what happened to the tach.

Stud is broke off inside of it. I will have to call Manes in the morning to see if they will warranty it. It's less than a year old.
It just spins around it's not attached to anything. I can pull it up but not out.

**68bowtie** · 10-11-2020, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy_dan

Found a place top mount tires on original friction ring wheels. Sanded and painted wheels and cleaned up hub caps as best I could. I will only use these for pictures and shows but I like the original look.

Perfect!

Stover93 · 10-11-2020, 04:00 PM

Painting is now complete! I see now why folks hire this done. It’s a ton of work!

jimijam00 · 10-11-2020, 07:00 PM

Lowered the bench seat 2 inches with Full Custom Fab brackets, and wired up my audio system (Kenwood h/u and Infinity 4" and 6.5" speakers) from scratch.

10-01-2020, 06:25 PM	#1526
JMD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan Posts: 291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Ditched the in cab gas tank and went with something a little more EFI friendly. Attached Images __________________ My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post7439296

10-02-2020, 06:25 AM	#1528
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Very nice, I'm also curious about the capacity too. __________________ "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

10-02-2020, 07:38 AM	#1529
JMD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Grand Rapids Michigan Posts: 291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thanks guys, it’s a 60gal tank so I have the sending unit read empty when there’s about 20 gallons remaining. Even though the tank is baffled the pump was still starving for fuel under hard acceleration and left hand turns. I might install a sump at some point but for now I’m just enjoying being able to drive more than 100 miles between fill ups. __________________ My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post7439296

10-04-2020, 12:35 PM	#1531
ohboy321 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 283	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Removed my camshaft and lifters today. No mechanical issues found. It is a Gen I 5.3L 327ci that was rebuilt at some point. Next I will be replacing the valve springs and start cleaning it up for paint. 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

10-04-2020, 04:00 PM	#1532
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter For someone mechanically challenged like me, adding the legal license plate light was a cinch! (previous owner put new bumpers on, but not this) And it worked first time! __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

10-04-2020, 04:04 PM	#1533
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,627	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Made it work for it keep. Not hard but enough 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.

10-04-2020, 06:46 PM	#1534
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 Made a Custom Cab cover for a neighbor. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

10-04-2020, 09:42 PM	#1536
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,766	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed a steel lever kit in my heater controls and replaced the defroster ducts. Got the parts from GMCPauls, and the quality is top notch on both. Also installed some stock valve covers that I bought from Ironhorse. Still need to find a grommet for the breather. Attached Images

10-05-2020, 10:51 PM	#1538
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 Started putting the Inline Tube brake lines on my truck. Got the two rears along the rear end to the tee and flex line installed. Moving to the long line under the cab next. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

10-06-2020, 10:40 AM	#1539
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 New carb in - drove it to a cruise in last weekend and took this pic. This week I am checking timing and finishing up the set up. Went with a 500CFM on the engine. It's running great - very happy with the upgrade. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

10-07-2020, 02:15 PM	#1540
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,766	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Found what I consider to be a super nice door to replace my damaged door. I've been looking all over and everything has been excessively rusty so far. Found this one 15 minutes from my house at a private wrecking yard that's not open to the public. The guy there was super nice and helpful. I have been stressing out about being able to find a nice door, so this is a big relief. Attached Images

10-07-2020, 03:12 PM	#1541
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I just sat back and looked at it. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

10-07-2020, 04:20 PM	#1543
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 Been wanting to get the letters shadowed now for awhile. Well today it got done and I also did the wheels on the 64 SS Impala while he was here at the house. Those pictures will be in the general area. 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.

10-11-2020, 12:40 PM	#1546
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Found a place top mount tires on original friction ring wheels. Sanded and painted wheels and cleaned up hub caps as best I could. I will only use these for pictures and shows but I like the original look. __________________ 1968 C-20 CST Vermillion http://imageevent.com/happy_dan/dantoys/68c20 2019 Silverado 2012 Camaro ZL1

10-11-2020, 01:16 PM	#1547
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 Pulled the cluster out to see what happened to the tach. Stud is broke off inside of it. I will have to call Manes in the morning to see if they will warranty it. It's less than a year old. It just spins around it's not attached to anything. I can pull it up but not out. 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.



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10-11-2020, 04:00 PM	#1549
Stover93 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Painting is now complete! I see now why folks hire this done. It’s a ton of work! Attached Images

10-11-2020, 07:00 PM	#1550
jimijam00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 553	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Lowered the bench seat 2 inches with Full Custom Fab brackets, and wired up my audio system (Kenwood h/u and Infinity 4" and 6.5" speakers) from scratch.

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