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67C10Step · 10-12-2020, 08:09 AM

Got all the parking brake hardware reinstalled and adjusted. Started installing my brake lines. Got the ones that run along the differential, rear flex line, and the long one from the flex line to the front installed. Now gotta tackle getting everything ran along the front crossmember and up to the master cylinder.

Wife is going out of town with her sister this Friday and Saturday so I predict some serious shop time in my future.

72c20customcamper · 10-12-2020, 03:20 PM

Raining and cold . But my new cab bushings came for the stepside so now I can start fitment of the nose. Went with regular rubber.

Ben IV · 10-13-2020, 08:41 PM

Finally put a sport bumper on it.

Chevys4life · 10-13-2020, 08:48 PM

Quote:

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.

It looks nice with the original painted wheels and hub caps!!!!

72c20customcamper · 10-15-2020, 03:17 PM

Quote:

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.

Did you put bias or radials on her. I'm going with radials on the 68 stepper with the original rims .

Why only for shows?

72c20customcamper · 10-15-2020, 03:18 PM

Doing the cab mounts today . It needed them

Happy_dan · 10-15-2020, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Did you put bias or radials on her. I'm going with radials on the 68 stepper with the original rims .

Why only for shows?

They are radials. I tried to pick some that at least looked old school. They are Cooper Discoverer HT3 Radial Tubeless. I was told it was fine to use a tube with them.

Only for shows mostly because everyone keeps telling me they are dangerous even though they all came with them back in the day. I know they are dangerous to mount, but I think once they are on they are ok. But also to keep them in good shape and since I have a nice set of wheels with brand new tires on them and I like to drive the truck whenever I can, I will use those for regular duty. It's a lot easier to get them mounted than the originals. I am getting old so the originals with the new tires should outlast me. The only real issue I had is that I ordered the tubes from a local shop that assured me that the valve stems are bendable and should fit fine when in fact they are too short. I had to put extensions in them with a piece of fuel line to protect them from the side of the rim. Minor issue really.

**Already Gone** · 10-15-2020, 05:52 PM

I took my truck for ride and stopped for coffee as it will be going into storage next week for the Winter Months.

72c20customcamper · 10-15-2020, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy_dan

They are radials. I tried to pick some that at least looked old school. They are Cooper Discoverer HT3 Radial Tubeless. I was told it was fine to use a tube with them.

Only for shows mostly because everyone keeps telling me they are dangerous even though they all came with them back in the day. I know they are dangerous to mount, but I think once they are on they are ok. But also to keep them in good shape and since I have a nice set of wheels with brand new tires on them and I like to drive the truck whenever I can, I will use those for regular duty. It's a lot easier to get them mounted than the originals. I am getting old so the originals with the new tires should outlast me. The only real issue I had is that I ordered the tubes from a local shop that assured me that the valve stems are bendable and should fit fine when in fact they are too short. I had to put extensions in them with a piece of fuel line to protect them from the side of the rim. Minor issue really.

2 piece splits are dangerous ours are the retainer ring type totally safe after mounting. Only problem with tube type tires they go flat fast no such thing as a slow leak. Mine has tires from 1987 on it . I dont drive it but they are are still in good shape

72c20customcamper · 10-15-2020, 06:22 PM

Put the new cab mounts in haven't torqued them yet but the cab as of now is 1/4 inch higher off the frame. May come down a bit when I put the torque wrench on it.

72c20customcamper · 10-15-2020, 06:26 PM

Prior to paint

**pjmoreland** · 10-21-2020, 07:57 PM

Started installing a Counterpart tach kit. It definitely doesn't fit like OEM, but it's good enough for my truck. I'll be working on the wiring tonight. Sprayed my old faded gauge needles with fluorescent red-orange Rustoleum inverted marking paint. It is flat when it dries, and it matches the original color quite well.

**Steeveedee** · 10-21-2020, 10:04 PM

Looks like it sprays sideways, too!

**pjmoreland** · 10-21-2020, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Looks like it sprays sideways, too!

Yeah, it's not the most convenient nozzle

**3757chevy** · 10-22-2020, 12:23 AM

That looks like it is made to spray down for locating lines

**pjmoreland** · 10-22-2020, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

That looks like it is made to spray down for locating lines

That is correct.

**pjmoreland** · 10-22-2020, 02:17 AM

Got my tach wired up. Ran the brown wire through an empty slot in the firewall bulkhead connector and wrapped it inside the engine harness.

TXgearhead67 · 10-22-2020, 09:46 PM

I started setting body panel gaps. Looks like their going to need a lot of help. Awesome.

Peanut74 · 10-22-2020, 11:09 PM

1> Start a preliminary layout of the cab wiring harness. Try to sort out which wiring I will use and which I won't. Might try and repurpose some of the extra ones. Also, I added wiring for control of the passenger pw and pl.

2> Get my nerve up to put the cab on the chassis. (I've been stalling saying I needed to have the exhaust in first. Then it was to have the wiring harness laid out. Both are not complete)

JMD · 10-25-2020, 11:00 PM

Went for a cruise today.

KQQL IT · 10-25-2020, 11:21 PM

New Hella h4 E codes
Replaced the ancient Cibie lights.
Sand blast rust and fell completely apart when I took them apart.

And scotch brite and comet washed the roof.
I think the off white is officially dead.

89AKurt · 10-28-2020, 02:36 AM

Dig the headlights, I have Hella sealed unit headlights!

Shocks, I have a dedicated thread, will tell the story there.

Discovered a problem......

Also got the heater fan and back-up lights working. I'm too stupid to figure out electrical, had a trusted mechanic do it.

**BC10** · 10-28-2020, 04:27 AM

Finished installing my hidden Kenwood amplifier bluetooth system. After installation, I sensed that it needed a little more bass, so I installed a powered subwoofer that fit neatly right under my bench seat.

Very happy with the results.

KQQL IT · 10-28-2020, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89AKurt

Dig the headlights, I have Hella sealed unit headlights!

Shocks, I have a dedicated thread, will tell the story there.

Discovered a problem......

Also got the heater fan and back-up lights working. I'm too stupid to figure out electrical, had a trusted mechanic do it.

Have a relay kit waiting for this weekend.
Was considering some LED bulbs.
But the new not rusty lenses are a huge improvement.
And the e code light pattern is neat too

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-28-2020, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMD

Went for a cruise today.

That's kind of remarkable. Classic for sure.

10-12-2020, 08:09 AM	#1551
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 Got all the parking brake hardware reinstalled and adjusted. Started installing my brake lines. Got the ones that run along the differential, rear flex line, and the long one from the flex line to the front installed. Now gotta tackle getting everything ran along the front crossmember and up to the master cylinder. Wife is going out of town with her sister this Friday and Saturday so I predict some serious shop time in my future. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

10-12-2020, 03:20 PM	#1552
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,630	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Raining and cold . But my new cab bushings came for the stepside so now I can start fitment of the nose. Went with regular rubber. 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.

10-13-2020, 08:41 PM	#1553
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally put a sport bumper on it. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

10-15-2020, 03:18 PM	#1556
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,630	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Doing the cab mounts today . It needed them 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.

10-15-2020, 05:52 PM	#1558
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 took my truck for ride and stopped for coffee as it will be going into storage next week for the Winter Months. Attached Images __________________ 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

10-15-2020, 06:22 PM	#1560
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,630	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put the new cab mounts in haven't torqued them yet but the cab as of now is 1/4 inch higher off the frame. May come down a bit when I put the torque wrench on it. 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.

10-15-2020, 06:26 PM	#1561
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,630	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Prior to paint 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.

10-21-2020, 07:57 PM	#1562
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,769	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Started installing a Counterpart tach kit. It definitely doesn't fit like OEM, but it's good enough for my truck. I'll be working on the wiring tonight. Sprayed my old faded gauge needles with fluorescent red-orange Rustoleum inverted marking paint. It is flat when it dries, and it matches the original color quite well. Attached Images

10-21-2020, 10:04 PM	#1563
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,591	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looks like it sprays sideways, too! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-22-2020, 12:23 AM	#1565
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,025	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That looks like it is made to spray down for locating lines Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

10-22-2020, 02:17 AM	#1567
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,769	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my tach wired up. Ran the brown wire through an empty slot in the firewall bulkhead connector and wrapped it inside the engine harness. Attached Images

10-22-2020, 09:46 PM	#1568
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I started setting body panel gaps. Looks like their going to need a lot of help. Awesome. Attached Images

10-22-2020, 11:09 PM	#1569
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 1> Start a preliminary layout of the cab wiring harness. Try to sort out which wiring I will use and which I won't. Might try and repurpose some of the extra ones. Also, I added wiring for control of the passenger pw and pl. 2> Get my nerve up to put the cab on the chassis. (I've been stalling saying I needed to have the exhaust in first. Then it was to have the wiring harness laid out. Both are not complete) Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

10-25-2020, 11:00 PM	#1570
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 Went for a cruise today. Attached Images __________________ My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post7439296

10-25-2020, 11:21 PM	#1571
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New Hella h4 E codes Replaced the ancient Cibie lights. Sand blast rust and fell completely apart when I took them apart. And scotch brite and comet washed the roof. I think the off white is officially dead. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "



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10-28-2020, 02:36 AM	#1572
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Dig the headlights, I have Hella sealed unit headlights! Shocks, I have a dedicated thread, will tell the story there. Discovered a problem...... Also got the heater fan and back-up lights working. I'm too stupid to figure out electrical, had a trusted mechanic do it. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

10-28-2020, 04:27 AM	#1573
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 Finished installing my hidden Kenwood amplifier bluetooth system. After installation, I sensed that it needed a little more bass, so I installed a powered subwoofer that fit neatly right under my bench seat. Very happy with the results.

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