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**Ol Blue K20** · 02-11-2021, 09:53 PM

Nice! Looking good....

v8truckin · 02-12-2021, 09:08 PM

Went 22s. Was goin back and forth on 20s vs 22s , but had 20s on a truck before and regretted not goin 22s. Now just gonna lower her another inch and call it good. 30 series tires are rough thou...oh well no regrets

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-13-2021, 05:49 PM

All I did is download this picture. One finisher finished the cab, the other guy's water broke. His wife's anyway. "Phase 3" is just around the corner.

**pjmoreland** · 02-13-2021, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

All I did is download this picture. One finisher finished the cab, the other guy's water broke. His wife's anyway. "Phase 3" is just around the corner.

Beautiful!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-13-2021, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

All I did is download this picture. One finisher finished the cab, the other guy's water broke. His wife's anyway. "Phase 3" is just around the corner.

Looking good!

Rich72C10 · 02-13-2021, 05:55 PM

That's pretty 71CHEVYSHORTBED402!!

I installed this today and I didn't even blow up my truck (though I only driven it a few miles). I am afraid it is going to ice/snow while I am out - stupid weather. Not suppose to be icy/snow in these here parts of Texas!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-13-2021, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

That's pretty 71CHEVYSHORTBED402!!

I installed this today and I didn't even blow up my truck (though I only driven it a few miles). I am afraid it is going to ice/snow while I am out - stupid weather. Not suppose to be icy/snow in these here parts of Texas!

Nice!!

**Already Gone** · 02-14-2021, 12:22 AM

I made a list of the first 10 things, some easy and some well, lets say challenging for me, to do to my truck when the weather gets warmer and I get the truck out of Winter storage.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-13-2021, 06:47 PM

Thanks guys. I usually don't use a cell phone but did today. Went like this, he's ecstatic with the progress & his end nearly done

Painter says "Looks amazing"
"Music to my ears"
"But thinking about going Blue"

"I just threw up in my mouth" (already painted bed

)
"Same color as that truck?"
"Yeah, two tone"

**allchevy58** · 02-14-2021, 07:17 PM

My friend got the bed and tailgate painted Friday.

Barnfind46 · 02-14-2021, 07:31 PM

That bed looks amazing. Tell him I am a seasoned auto body guy and I like it!

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-14-2021, 07:38 PM

It looks very nice!

**allchevy58** · 02-15-2021, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

It looks very nice!

Thank You, I'm liking it too. Can't wait to see it put together. I'll be doing that.

72c20customcamper · 02-19-2021, 01:49 PM

Got a new clutch fan for the 72 . Come to the conclusion the old one is engage all the time .
Hayden 2705 made in USA

**allchevy58** · 02-15-2021, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnfind46

That bed looks amazing. Tell him I am a seasoned auto body guy and I like it!

Thank You, I'll tell him. He used to own a body shop, has done body and paint since high school and just enjoys it in his spare time. He told me he would do it if I didn't give him a timeline.

**pjmoreland** · 02-15-2021, 04:03 PM

Spent most of the weekend helping my son replace the timing belt on his Impreza. I had some time while he was at work on Saturday to weld up a speaker hole in my passenger door.

**allchevy58** · 02-20-2021, 09:52 PM

My friend got the roof and Jams painted.

72c20customcamper · 02-20-2021, 09:55 PM

Started a little project for the 72 .

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-21-2021, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allchevy58

My friend got the roof and Jams painted.

Nice!

**allchevy58** · 02-21-2021, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice!

Thank You.

Rich72C10 · 02-22-2021, 09:46 AM

Changed the starter with a ACDelco from Rock Auto and worked on finding oil leaks as I was getting quite a few drips just sitting in the garage in idle. After getting transmission leaks fixed it was much easier to just see the oil.

I bought some Tracer Products Engine Oil dye and a uvBeast 365nm MINI - Black Light UV Flashlight. Man, that made things easier!

1. The valve covers bolts were all loose, I could likely almost have been able to remove them by hand. Used a driver to hand tighten the bolts (not a ratchet). I've read these need to be checked after re-installing the covers with a cork gasket. I'd think the shop that replaced my valve seals would have not left them loose but they didn't say anything about checking the bolts after some time either.

2. On the old pan the larger bolts were loose, to me it just seems like my brother forgot to tighten them down when switching between oil bolt sizes. The dye clearly showed oil around the bolt heads - especially on the back by the starter.

So I went from quite a few drips of oil dripping just idling in place to no drips in a 30 minute idle test. Then after my test drive I dropped two dots of oil when I got back. Likely seeping coming around the oil pain at the main bearing area (at the peak of the curve it seems). I did tighten the diver side back oil pan bolt just a bit more too after all that too. The bolt head had some new oil on it (passenger side didn't). I don't think it is the main seal itself - there is no oil anywhere except for a straight down drip from the old pan. There is no oil on the torque converter/flex plate, it is dry as a bone.

I tested / drove without the cover as that darn cover hides the source, so that helped too.

67C10Step · 02-22-2021, 09:58 AM

This may be sacrilege but I worked yesterday on converting my old oil bath breather to accept a traditional air filter element. Like it for the classic look but want something a bit less hassle. Thus far I have gotten all the old element cut out of the top cover and am grinding/sanding it smooth. Will clean it up, paint it, and determine what size WIX filter will work and be off to the races.

Indyuke · 02-24-2021, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

This may be sacrilege but I worked yesterday on converting my old oil bath breather to accept a traditional air filter element. Like it for the classic look but want something a bit less hassle. Thus far I have gotten all the old element cut out of the top cover and am grinding/sanding it smooth. Will clean it up, paint it, and determine what size WIX filter will work and be off to the races.

This is exactly what I did to mine. See post #1335

**Smitty** · 02-24-2021, 10:22 PM

New household joke. Being sheltered in place and going into establishments rarely. I didn’t have the ability to transfer money into my checking acct. to make a payment on my Visa for the motor. The wife had the where withal to make the payment. So between her and my daughters it became her motor. So last night I emailed her a picture of “her” motor which she had never seen. The daughter asked her if she was going to name it “Big Debbi”.? Since while growing up they always referred to her as “Little Debbi.”

**Boog** · 02-24-2021, 11:28 PM

02-12-2021, 09:08 PM	#2
v8truckin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: California Posts: 21	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Went 22s. Was goin back and forth on 20s vs 22s , but had 20s on a truck before and regretted not goin 22s. Now just gonna lower her another inch and call it good. 30 series tires are rough thou...oh well no regrets Attached Images Last edited by v8truckin; 02-12-2021 at 11:02 PM.

02-13-2021, 05:49 PM	#3
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter All I did is download this picture. One finisher finished the cab, the other guy's water broke. His wife's anyway. "Phase 3" is just around the corner. 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

02-13-2021, 05:55 PM	#6
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That's pretty 71CHEVYSHORTBED402!! I installed this today and I didn't even blow up my truck (though I only driven it a few miles). I am afraid it is going to ice/snow while I am out - stupid weather. Not suppose to be icy/snow in these here parts of Texas! Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

02-14-2021, 12:22 AM	#8
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I made a list of the first 10 things, some easy and some well, lets say challenging for me, to do to my truck when the weather gets warmer and I get the truck out of Winter storage. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

02-13-2021, 06:47 PM	#9
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thanks guys. I usually don't use a cell phone but did today. Went like this, he's ecstatic with the progress & his end nearly done Painter says "Looks amazing" "Music to my ears" "But thinking about going Blue" "I just threw up in my mouth" (already painted bed) "Same color as that truck?" "Yeah, two tone" __________________ 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

02-11-2021, 09:53 PM	#1
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,241	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nice! Looking 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

02-14-2021, 07:17 PM	#10
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter My friend got the bed and tailgate painted Friday. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

02-14-2021, 07:31 PM	#11
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That bed looks amazing. Tell him I am a seasoned auto body guy and I like it! __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

02-14-2021, 07:38 PM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,241	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter It looks very 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

02-19-2021, 01:49 PM	#14
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got a new clutch fan for the 72 . Come to the conclusion the old one is engage all the time . Hayden 2705 made in USA 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.

02-15-2021, 04:03 PM	#16
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,747	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Spent most of the weekend helping my son replace the timing belt on his Impreza. I had some time while he was at work on Saturday to weld up a speaker hole in my passenger door. Attached Images

02-20-2021, 09:52 PM	#17
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter My friend got the roof and Jams painted. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

02-20-2021, 09:55 PM	#18
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Started a little project for the 72 . 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; 02-20-2021 at 10:00 PM.

02-22-2021, 09:46 AM	#21
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,687	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Changed the starter with a ACDelco from Rock Auto and worked on finding oil leaks as I was getting quite a few drips just sitting in the garage in idle. After getting transmission leaks fixed it was much easier to just see the oil. I bought some Tracer Products Engine Oil dye and a uvBeast 365nm MINI - Black Light UV Flashlight. Man, that made things easier! 1. The valve covers bolts were all loose, I could likely almost have been able to remove them by hand. Used a driver to hand tighten the bolts (not a ratchet). I've read these need to be checked after re-installing the covers with a cork gasket. I'd think the shop that replaced my valve seals would have not left them loose but they didn't say anything about checking the bolts after some time either. 2. On the old pan the larger bolts were loose, to me it just seems like my brother forgot to tighten them down when switching between oil bolt sizes. The dye clearly showed oil around the bolt heads - especially on the back by the starter. So I went from quite a few drips of oil dripping just idling in place to no drips in a 30 minute idle test. Then after my test drive I dropped two dots of oil when I got back. Likely seeping coming around the oil pain at the main bearing area (at the peak of the curve it seems). I did tighten the diver side back oil pan bolt just a bit more too after all that too. The bolt head had some new oil on it (passenger side didn't). I don't think it is the main seal itself - there is no oil anywhere except for a straight down drip from the old pan. There is no oil on the torque converter/flex plate, it is dry as a bone. I tested / drove without the cover as that darn cover hides the source, so that helped too. __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| Upgraded Fully Super Trim Last edited by Rich72C10; 02-22-2021 at 10:02 AM.*

02-22-2021, 09:58 AM	#22
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 This may be sacrilege but I worked yesterday on converting my old oil bath breather to accept a traditional air filter element. Like it for the classic look but want something a bit less hassle. Thus far I have gotten all the old element cut out of the top cover and am grinding/sanding it smooth. Will clean it up, paint it, and determine what size WIX filter will work and be off to the races. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra



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02-24-2021, 10:22 PM	#24
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New household joke. Being sheltered in place and going into establishments rarely. I didn’t have the ability to transfer money into my checking acct. to make a payment on my Visa for the motor. The wife had the where withal to make the payment. So between her and my daughters it became her motor. So last night I emailed her a picture of “her” motor which she had never seen. The daughter asked her if she was going to name it “Big Debbi”.? Since while growing up they always referred to her as “Little Debbi.” __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

02-24-2021, 11:28 PM	#25
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,434	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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