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Hubscrub · 02-21-2011, 12:06 AM

stripped the upper end of my steering column for paint and a new turnsignal switch. Man these trucks are soo simple compared to the new crap.

*stich626* · 02-23-2011, 06:07 PM

Here is the factory set up

Cut the holes in the lower four and center upper to fit the Autometer 2 1/16th" gauges

Added a little paint

The speedo and tach backing clamps ,where a tad to short for the sheet metal backing panel so,, I added a little RTV and waa la

The autometer 2 1/16th" gauges fit the lower four spots in the factory panel like they are born there

The factory panel had the highbeam light in a gauge so, had to add one,
sadly the hole is a little off center..

The speedo and tach fit the factory holes "almost" the factory rolled the metal edges, so to close up the hole a little, I unrolled the flange a little , and Waaa la..

The highbeam and turn signal lights are l.e.d.

and the finished panel , only thing missing is the upper three gauges glass,
that is being buffed, then I'll install and have a better pic of the finished product..

barry h. · 02-23-2011, 07:01 PM

Great job using the parts you already had.i have done the same thing on a elcamino cluster

(joey) · 02-21-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

You must be glad you won't be using all those wires! That would suck! Are you going to use steel to shape the area around the gauges or part of the Sierra dash?
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its not so bad.wiring doesnt scare me haha.i am going to use steel and some fiberglass mat around the sierra dash pieces.i started to make a higher rise cap tonight to clear the harness plug that comes out of the top of the gauge.for below the gauges i have to mock up my newer steering column and shape around it.hers a couple pics from tonight.i will have more as i go in my build thread

jakeblues652 · 02-20-2011, 10:46 PM

(joey), do you have any idea what you are going to hide that in the dash with? and good luck with the wires. looks like you'll need it!!

(joey) · 02-21-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jakeblues652

(joey), do you have any idea what you are going to hide that in the dash with? and good luck with the wires. looks like you'll need it!!

not a problem.after spending a great amount of time laying on my back staring up under the 67 dash theres all kinds of hiding room.just have to build a bunch of brackets and get some good wire clamps.

Brainchild · 02-20-2011, 11:10 PM

fixed my left turn signal indicator, OK I didn't fix it, but it hasn't worked in 5 years and today decides to start..
I did run a quarter tank of gas through it

Dano69c10 · 02-21-2011, 12:23 AM

Changed the motor mounts in my 70. What a gigantic PITA!
Hope to get the headers and exhaust system in tomorrow and get it to the shop so they can work on my tranny and brakes. Hope to have it ready for the Legends Get-Together next Sunday.

ItsRandy · 02-21-2011, 01:34 AM

I finished my front suspension on Saturday and put my motor and trans in on Sunday.

Cambons · 02-21-2011, 03:37 AM

pulled then last part of the rad out and flushed it hope to get the feul lines cleaned up if weather permits

BearFlagRepublic · 02-21-2011, 07:30 PM

Added a new Antenna and ran wire for speakers today. Nothing too crazy but a major pain to take out the glovebox liner without ruining it.

NORMSCOLORADO · 02-21-2011, 07:34 PM

yesterday i got the 6.5 lined up and sitting in and now its time to go fab up some bracketry for the hyd clutch!

glider_6969 · 02-21-2011, 09:00 PM

Got my hands on power brake booster, it cost me $0.00 just owe a favour to a friend. Tore it down and painted all the parts, here is the before pic, haven't taken the after pics yet.

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67Slider · 02-21-2011, 09:13 PM

Used my 67 to jump start my 4 wheelers today. Then me and the boys tore up the back yard!

Hubscrub · 02-21-2011, 10:07 PM

sanded and painted steering column parts

kcsa75 · 02-21-2011, 10:24 PM

I installed my tach that I've had sitting on the shelf for three months!

oldblue1968chevy · 02-21-2011, 10:26 PM

sounds like fun 67slider!

I attempted to install my junkyard hitch, realized im going to have to drill some holes, I'll mess with it this weekend.

ChevLoRay · 02-21-2011, 11:40 PM

Son and I gave up on trying to use the angle grinder with wire brush to get rust off...too many places are hard to get to. So, we decided to get it sandblasted. Then, we started pulling the front end off, so we can get as much of it blasted as possible. Still gotta pull the lower control arms/shafts, then the crossmember. Next week, we're gonna finish that part, then pull the rear end/trailing arm ass'y.

Keller · 02-22-2011, 11:26 AM

did a rear brake overhaul this weekend and finally ended the sqeaking! coming up this week is a new radiator, installing an overflow tank, transmission fluid/filter change and a distributor overhaul. i love having a box of parts just waiting to be put on.

1quik70 · 02-22-2011, 01:56 PM

Drove it to work and back, then changed the oil and a header gasket. First time in awhile I could even get a vehicle in my shop!

Don't make fun of my dirty little truck, it is my Daily Driver!!!

bigdogboxers · 02-23-2011, 06:13 PM

snow snow and more snow.... bought a tranny filter and gasket kit but 31 degrees is just a little to cold for a concrete floor with no heater.

shawno72 · 02-23-2011, 06:25 PM

I installed a new chrome rear bumper.
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nickp51chevy · 02-24-2011, 02:07 AM

I finally got an opportunity to drive it in the snow.

ffk · 02-26-2011, 01:45 PM

started to make a frame for my cab..

ChevLoRay · 02-26-2011, 04:10 PM

Got my chassis completely ready to go to the sandblaster. Whew! Gonna send the cross-members (engine and trans), the trailing arms and the control arms (U & L), too. Pix, later.

02-21-2011, 12:06 AM	#1
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: What did you do to your truck today! stripped the upper end of my steering column for paint and a new turnsignal switch. Man these trucks are soo simple compared to the new crap. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

02-23-2011, 06:07 PM	#2
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Here is the factory set up Cut the holes in the lower four and center upper to fit the Autometer 2 1/16th" gauges Added a little paint The speedo and tach backing clamps ,where a tad to short for the sheet metal backing panel so,, I added a little RTV and waa la The autometer 2 1/16th" gauges fit the lower four spots in the factory panel like they are born there The factory panel had the highbeam light in a gauge so, had to add one, sadly the hole is a little off center.. The speedo and tach fit the factory holes "almost" the factory rolled the metal edges, so to close up the hole a little, I unrolled the flange a little , and Waaa la.. The highbeam and turn signal lights are l.e.d. and the finished panel , only thing missing is the upper three gauges glass, that is being buffed, then I'll install and have a better pic of the finished product..

02-23-2011, 07:01 PM	#3
barry h. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Arlington,Tx Posts: 103	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Great job using the parts you already had.i have done the same thing on a elcamino cluster Last edited by barry h.; 02-23-2011 at 07:02 PM.

02-20-2011, 11:10 PM	#7
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: What did you do to your truck today! fixed my left turn signal indicator, OK I didn't fix it, but it hasn't worked in 5 years and today decides to start.. I did run a quarter tank of gas through it __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

02-21-2011, 12:23 AM	#8
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Changed the motor mounts in my 70. What a gigantic PITA! Hope to get the headers and exhaust system in tomorrow and get it to the shop so they can work on my tranny and brakes. Hope to have it ready for the Legends Get-Together next Sunday. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

02-21-2011, 01:34 AM	#9
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I finished my front suspension on Saturday and put my motor and trans in on Sunday. Attached Images

02-21-2011, 03:37 AM	#10
Cambons Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SO Cali Posts: 37	Re: What did you do to your truck today! pulled then last part of the rad out and flushed it hope to get the feul lines cleaned up if weather permits

02-21-2011, 07:30 PM	#11
BearFlagRepublic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 60	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Added a new Antenna and ran wire for speakers today. Nothing too crazy but a major pain to take out the glovebox liner without ruining it. __________________ 69 Custom Camper C/20 - 2nd Owner truck with records from the very beginning. 350/350

02-21-2011, 07:34 PM	#12
NORMSCOLORADO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: JAY, NY Posts: 176	Re: What did you do to your truck today! yesterday i got the 6.5 lined up and sitting in and now its time to go fab up some bracketry for the hyd clutch! __________________ 04 Chevy Colorado Z71 4X4 76 Chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe (sold) 67 Chevy C-30 1 Ton 9' stepper 6.5 Turbo Diesel

02-21-2011, 09:00 PM	#13
glider_6969 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 400	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my hands on power brake booster, it cost me $0.00 just owe a favour to a friend. Tore it down and painted all the parts, here is the before pic, haven't taken the after pics yet. __________________ 68 Long stepper My other ride ,,, 07 Streetglide..

02-21-2011, 09:13 PM	#14
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Used my 67 to jump start my 4 wheelers today. Then me and the boys tore up the back yard! __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

02-21-2011, 10:07 PM	#15
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: What did you do to your truck today! sanded and painted steering column parts __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

02-21-2011, 10:24 PM	#16
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02-21-2011, 10:26 PM	#17
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02-21-2011, 11:40 PM	#18
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Son and I gave up on trying to use the angle grinder with wire brush to get rust off...too many places are hard to get to. So, we decided to get it sandblasted. Then, we started pulling the front end off, so we can get as much of it blasted as possible. Still gotta pull the lower control arms/shafts, then the crossmember. Next week, we're gonna finish that part, then pull the rear end/trailing arm ass'y. Attached Images __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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02-22-2011, 11:26 AM	#19
Keller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 79	Re: What did you do to your truck today! did a rear brake overhaul this weekend and finally ended the sqeaking! coming up this week is a new radiator, installing an overflow tank, transmission fluid/filter change and a distributor overhaul. i love having a box of parts just waiting to be put on.

02-22-2011, 01:56 PM	#20
1quik70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 136	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it to work and back, then changed the oil and a header gasket. First time in awhile I could even get a vehicle in my shop! Don't make fun of my dirty little truck, it is my Daily Driver!!!

02-23-2011, 06:13 PM	#21
bigdogboxers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 197	Re: What did you do to your truck today! snow snow and more snow.... bought a tranny filter and gasket kit but 31 degrees is just a little to cold for a concrete floor with no heater.

02-23-2011, 06:25 PM	#22
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02-24-2011, 02:07 AM	#23
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02-26-2011, 01:45 PM	#24
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02-26-2011, 04:10 PM	#25
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got my chassis completely ready to go to the sandblaster. Whew! Gonna send the cross-members (engine and trans), the trailing arms and the control arms (U & L), too. Pix, later. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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