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weq92f · 01-01-2021, 07:04 PM

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Did a reset on the EFI unit which means I now have to go through Initial tuning procedures and then let it relearn from zero...hoping to solve some idle issues and get overall better results.

This should have been done post top end rebuild anyhow!

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-01-2021, 09:27 PM

I'm gonna swap out my ho52 with a Dana 60. I buttoned up the 60 and geting.ready to do the swap.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-01-2021, 09:31 PM

I test fit Blue in th shop too. I think I need to move the beer wagon though....lol

**Steeveedee** · 01-01-2021, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I'm gonna swap out my ho52 with a Dana 60. I buttoned up the 60 and geting.ready to do the swap.

You going to change out the adjuster lever? It's not hitting the adjuster wheel in this pic.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-01-2021, 10:26 PM

Yeah, I noticed they sold me the 11 inch lever. I swapped it for the right one. Good eye though.....

**3757chevy** · 01-01-2021, 10:33 PM

I took some pictures as the new owners came to take the '71 away today.

weq92f · 01-01-2021, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Good eye though.....

-klb

**davischevy** · 01-01-2021, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I test fit Blue in th shop too. I think I need to move the beer wagon though....lol

Nice work Dale.

**Steeveedee** · 01-01-2021, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Yeah, I noticed they sold me the 11 inch lever. I swapped it for the right one. Good eye though.....

Thanks! I had to go to the parts store several times when I last did the rear brakes on my truck. One of the adjusters were "boxed wrong", as we call it in the parts bidniz. It took three tries to get the right one! It used to be that I told the parts store guys what I had, and got the correct parts. Things have certainly changed. I patronize the local NAPA, and those guys have owned that store for decades. They know their stuff, for sure. Some of the help, not so much. They know that when I come in looking for something old that isn't in their system, they can turn me loose on the paper catalogues to find what I'm after.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-01-2021, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

Nice work Dale.

Thanks Larry

MAC71Cheyenne · 01-02-2021, 07:21 AM

I have used POR15 before. 1 pound in the smallest package it is available in, $33-$35 bucks. It's nice for larger areas like that, easy to work and a longer working time.
JB Weld steel stick is good for crack filling. It is a grey color which is nice for darker wheels and such. The only down side is it starts curing up quick. Says 5 minutes...
As long as you cut off a small chunk at a time and work one crack at a time you're good.
Have to try not to over do it tho because obviously it will take a lot of extra sanding to shape and smooth out

BigBird05 · 01-02-2021, 10:42 AM

I bought a 7042210 carb today off of Market place.

66clow · 01-03-2021, 03:29 PM

This summer will be sooo much more enjoyable here in Florida. Got the AC installed.

**BC10** · 01-05-2021, 02:54 AM

Replaced front and rear bumper brackets.
Installed front and rear bumper.

toolboxchev · 01-05-2021, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I test fit Blue in th shop too. I think I need to move the beer wagon though....lol

Those Coopers are really good tires, If you had got the ATP from Americas Best like I did you are in for a long ride with them. I did a hair over 70 K with them.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-06-2021, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Those Coopers are really good tires, If you had got the ATP from Americas Best like I did you are in for a long ride with them. I did a hair over 70 K with them.

Thanks, long lasting won't hurt my feelings....

BigBird05 · 01-06-2021, 09:09 AM

66clow, can you start a thread and show how you ran your A/C lines. I haven't done mine yet and am always looking for a better way.

Rich72C10 · 01-06-2021, 10:38 AM

since getting my truck back from my brother its not what have I done to my truck today but what I have done everyday LOL!

In the last week I have:

Got my Side Mounted Rally spear tire installed - took a 8 inch bolt from ebay!
removed my radio and ordered a new Classic Sound radio/speakers from http://garytayman.com/
Bought a white radio delete plate here on the forums and installed yesterday (thought I was going to be without a radio longer, so that will be for sale soon)
re-did the dash with properly painted lens and replaced the tin from 70shortfleet
Replaced hard as rock/splitting vacuum lines for ducts (starting from reservoir to dash).
Found out I have a original GM key but the keychain had worn a hole so big the middle values where gone (LocDoc sold me a glovebox lock and is making me two new keys that match my truck).

The fun does not stop there, parts on the way for days to come! Like rubber stops for the glovebox. Screws / j-nuts for the headlight bezel and other screws/spings for the headlight cans.

Happy_dan · 01-06-2021, 10:49 AM

No pictures sorry, but changed the carrier bearing while the driveshaft is out of the truck.
Changed rear diff fluid.
Had exhaust manifold crack brazed, media blasted and painted it.
Removed battery box, media blasted the rust off, primed it and started first coat of paint.

Removed all core and oil galley plugs.
Blew out all passages with air and ran brushes through all holes.
Chased all threads
Cleaned all lifters and cleaning pistons and pushrods

Started the hone cylinder #2. It has a couple of pretty good scratches in it and will determine if I have to got to .30 over (I will hone it with my 3 stone hone until scratches are out and the remeasure to see if bore is in spec).

I really think I should just send block to machine shop and go .30 over.

Rich72C10 · 01-06-2021, 10:50 AM

since getting my truck back from my brother its not what have I done to my truck today but what I have done everyday LOL!

In the last week I have:

Got my Side Mounted Rally spear tire installed - took a 8 inch bolt from ebay!
removed my radio and ordered a new Classic Sound radio/speakers from http://garytayman.com/
Bought a white radio delete plate here on the forums and installed yesterday (thought I was going to be without a radio longer, so that will be for re-sale soon)
re-did the dash cluster with properly painted lens and replaced the tin from 70shortfleet
Replaced hard as rock/splitting vacuum lines for ducts (starting from reservoir to dash). Upset the AC shop did not replace those :-<
Found out I have a original GM key but the keychain had worn a hole so big the middle values where gone (LocDoc sold me a glovebox lock and is making me two new keys that match my
truck).
Installed headlight harness with a relay setup.
Installed new washer reservoir with pump in engine bay
Installed cowl screen

The fun does not stop there, more parts on the way for days to come! Like rubber stops for the glovebox and hood sponges. Screws / j-nuts for the headlight bezel and other screws/springs for the headlight cans that seem tired and loose. I even got a Glovebox light kit that is coming my way! I am sure I even have forgotten things I have ordered - its going to be like Christmas when packages arrive! LOL

**pjmoreland** · 01-06-2021, 12:13 PM

I finally got to start working on converting to front discs last night. I ordered a kit several months ago, and the supplier had to shut down due to COVID. I ended up canceling my order with them, and got a Western Chassis kit from Performance Online instead. They were able to ship within three days of placing the order. The kit arrived the day before we left town for a week, so all I had time to do was paint the drop spindles and calipers. We're finally back home, so last night I tore everything apart. I will be drilling out the upper ball joint rivets and pressure washing the control arms tonight.

Happy_dan · 01-06-2021, 12:32 PM

Wow Rich, so much fun you did it twice. LOL

Rich72C10 · 01-06-2021, 12:44 PM

That was not fun at all - though I am getting faster at it! So much so, I'll likely be doing the dash cluster *for a 3rd time* because I am getting dash light bleed-through into my left turn signal! I am thinking perhaps during the radio install, instead of pulling the cardboard glovebox out again I'll go from the dash cluster side. That thing is not so easy to get out (I have A/C) and it is already getting slightly damage in the upper left corner.

I just have to figure out how to seal the cardboard indicator tubes to the tin. The little seals that go under them are hard as a rock and I cannot find where to buy replacements.

Rich72C10 · 01-06-2021, 09:53 PM

Daughter wanted to have a drive, so i took some photos. So that is what I did today, took some pictures LOL

72c20customcamper · 01-09-2021, 07:04 PM

New starter . Couldn't get the rebuilt to work properly

01-01-2021, 07:04 PM	#1651
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,157	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter . Did a reset on the EFI unit which means I now have to go through Initial tuning procedures and then let it relearn from zero...hoping to solve some idle issues and get overall better results. This should have been done post top end rebuild anyhow! Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

01-01-2021, 09:27 PM	#1652
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I'm gonna swap out my ho52 with a Dana 60. I buttoned up the 60 and geting.ready to do the swap. 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

01-01-2021, 09:31 PM	#1653
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I test fit Blue in th shop too. I think I need to move the beer wagon though....lol 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 Last edited by Ol Blue K20; 01-01-2021 at 09:34 PM. Reason: add

01-01-2021, 10:26 PM	#1655
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yeah, I noticed they sold me the 11 inch lever. I swapped it for the right one. Good eye though..... __________________ "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

01-01-2021, 10:33 PM	#1656
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,031	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I took some pictures as the new owners came to take the '71 away today. 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 Last edited by 3757chevy; 01-01-2021 at 10:39 PM.

01-02-2021, 07:21 AM	#1661
MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I have used POR15 before. 1 pound in the smallest package it is available in, $33-$35 bucks. It's nice for larger areas like that, easy to work and a longer working time. JB Weld steel stick is good for crack filling. It is a grey color which is nice for darker wheels and such. The only down side is it starts curing up quick. Says 5 minutes... As long as you cut off a small chunk at a time and work one crack at a time you're good. Have to try not to over do it tho because obviously it will take a lot of extra sanding to shape and smooth out

01-02-2021, 10:42 AM	#1662
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I bought a 7042210 carb today off of Market place.

01-03-2021, 03:29 PM	#1663
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter This summer will be sooo much more enjoyable here in Florida. Got the AC installed. Attached Images

01-05-2021, 02:54 AM	#1664
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 Replaced front and rear bumper brackets. Installed front and rear bumper.

01-06-2021, 09:09 AM	#1667
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 66clow, can you start a thread and show how you ran your A/C lines. I haven't done mine yet and am always looking for a better way.

01-06-2021, 10:38 AM	#1668
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 since getting my truck back from my brother its not what have I done to my truck today but what I have done everyday LOL! In the last week I have: Got my Side Mounted Rally spear tire installed - took a 8 inch bolt from ebay! removed my radio and ordered a new Classic Sound radio/speakers from http://garytayman.com/ Bought a white radio delete plate here on the forums and installed yesterday (thought I was going to be without a radio longer, so that will be for sale soon) re-did the dash with properly painted lens and replaced the tin from 70shortfleet Replaced hard as rock/splitting vacuum lines for ducts (starting from reservoir to dash). Found out I have a original GM key but the keychain had worn a hole so big the middle values where gone (LocDoc sold me a glovebox lock and is making me two new keys that match my truck). The fun does not stop there, parts on the way for days to come! Like rubber stops for the glovebox. Screws / j-nuts for the headlight bezel and other screws/spings for the headlight cans. __________________ 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

01-06-2021, 10:49 AM	#1669
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 No pictures sorry, but changed the carrier bearing while the driveshaft is out of the truck. Changed rear diff fluid. Had exhaust manifold crack brazed, media blasted and painted it. Removed battery box, media blasted the rust off, primed it and started first coat of paint. Removed all core and oil galley plugs. Blew out all passages with air and ran brushes through all holes. Chased all threads Cleaned all lifters and cleaning pistons and pushrods Started the hone cylinder #2. It has a couple of pretty good scratches in it and will determine if I have to got to .30 over (I will hone it with my 3 stone hone until scratches are out and the remeasure to see if bore is in spec). I really think I should just send block to machine shop and go .30 over.

01-06-2021, 10:50 AM	#1670
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 since getting my truck back from my brother its not what have I done to my truck today but what I have done everyday LOL! In the last week I have: Got my Side Mounted Rally spear tire installed - took a 8 inch bolt from ebay! removed my radio and ordered a new Classic Sound radio/speakers from http://garytayman.com/ Bought a white radio delete plate here on the forums and installed yesterday (thought I was going to be without a radio longer, so that will be for re-sale soon) re-did the dash cluster with properly painted lens and replaced the tin from 70shortfleet Replaced hard as rock/splitting vacuum lines for ducts (starting from reservoir to dash). Upset the AC shop did not replace those :-< Found out I have a original GM key but the keychain had worn a hole so big the middle values where gone (LocDoc sold me a glovebox lock and is making me two new keys that match my truck). Installed headlight harness with a relay setup. Installed new washer reservoir with pump in engine bay Installed cowl screen The fun does not stop there, more parts on the way for days to come! Like rubber stops for the glovebox and hood sponges. Screws / j-nuts for the headlight bezel and other screws/springs for the headlight cans that seem tired and loose. I even got a Glovebox light kit that is coming my way! I am sure I even have forgotten things I have ordered - its going to be like Christmas when packages arrive! LOL __________________ 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

01-06-2021, 12:13 PM	#1671
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,785	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I finally got to start working on converting to front discs last night. I ordered a kit several months ago, and the supplier had to shut down due to COVID. I ended up canceling my order with them, and got a Western Chassis kit from Performance Online instead. They were able to ship within three days of placing the order. The kit arrived the day before we left town for a week, so all I had time to do was paint the drop spindles and calipers. We're finally back home, so last night I tore everything apart. I will be drilling out the upper ball joint rivets and pressure washing the control arms tonight. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 01-06-2021 at 12:34 PM.

01-06-2021, 12:32 PM	#1672
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 Wow Rich, so much fun you did it twice. LOL



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01-06-2021, 12:44 PM	#1673
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 was not fun at all - though I am getting faster at it! So much so, I'll likely be doing the dash cluster for a 3rd time because I am getting dash light bleed-through into my left turn signal! I am thinking perhaps during the radio install, instead of pulling the cardboard glovebox out again I'll go from the dash cluster side. That thing is not so easy to get out (I have A/C) and it is already getting slightly damage in the upper left corner. I just have to figure out how to seal the cardboard indicator tubes to the tin. The little seals that go under them are hard as a rock and I cannot find where to buy replacements. __________________ 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

01-06-2021, 09:53 PM	#1674
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 Daughter wanted to have a drive, so i took some photos. So that is what I did today, took some pictures LOL 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

01-09-2021, 07:04 PM	#1675
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,637	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New starter . Couldn't get the rebuilt to work properly 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.

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