What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter - Page 68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Steeveedee** · 01-09-2021, 09:20 PM

Not mine, but we put a couple of bed side tool boxes on my son's brand new 2021 Colorado.

**pjmoreland** · 01-09-2021, 10:44 PM

Was working on installing a disc conversion kit earlier this week, but discovered control arms on passenger side were bent. Found a set of replacements locally and dropped them off to be sandblasted.

Today I cleaned a set of Vortec heads and a 700R4 transmission I will be rebuilding. Also removed a sheared off exhaust bolt I discovered in one of the heads.

Rich72C10 · 01-10-2021, 10:54 AM

Spent the day installing a CustomAudio Sound Radio and while I was at it, popped in a LMC Glovebox Light too (man that little light from LMC is C H E AP).

Notes about Radio at this thread

**Smitty** · 01-10-2021, 11:44 AM

Ordered my 350 HO crate engine from local Chevy dealer.

**BC10** · 01-10-2021, 03:44 PM

Body and paint, the final frontier...

67C10Step · 01-10-2021, 10:21 PM

Set the little 283 on TDC and pulled the points distributor and coil. Installed new AC Delco HEI distributor. Pulled all the covering off the wires from the starter all the way back to the firewall and threw away the yellow wire from starter solenoid to coil. After I pick up some of the correct gage wire and connectors I will build a new power wire for the HEI and also pick up a new set of plug wires.

Once I get all that done I will return to the power disc brake conversion. Wanted to get all this distributor mess done before that brake booster was in the way.

67C10Step · 01-10-2021, 10:21 PM

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**pjmoreland** · 01-11-2021, 01:55 PM

Cleaned the valves in my Vortec heads with a wire wheel and installed LS6 springs and Comp Cams retainers to allow a little more lift. Painted the heads, valve covers and t-stat neck.

Barnfind46 · 01-11-2021, 07:46 PM

Bought a parts truck. My truck needs a frame and this one has leaf spring rear suspension. It also had a complete A/C system and several other parts I can use. $1500 was a nice price. Thought about building it but the cab has rust. Not a lot for a northern truck but a lot for Arkansas.

Chevys4life · 01-11-2021, 10:00 PM

Installed Heater Control Unit in my truck over the weekend.

**JT_Trucks87** · 01-14-2021, 08:08 PM

Progress on our pickup. Ran into some issues with an external transmission cooler that someone had put on. We had to relocate the brackets to make the holes for the hooks work. but got em on!

Rich72C10 · 01-16-2021, 07:14 PM

Changed the oil, filled up the washer tub and some 50-50 in the reservoir..... Oh and I finally read up on the TH350 Kickdown and adjusted to WOT! My brother had forgot to do that when he got it all running again after the rebuilds.

Before I had little action at below 40mph and nada past it (unless I down shifted). I never had the truck preform like this before figuring out the TH300 WOT adjustment. Here are some google drive links.

After turning right, I decided I want to go fast Video

I am cruis'n 50 and want to pass this slow poke video

Edit:
can't believe I forgot this... played with the QJet for max vacuum, think I had it a bit too rich last time (F' if I really know - I just watch my vacuum gauge). Adjusted idle back up to ~600 and checked timing for 12 degrees.

Peanut74 · 01-18-2021, 12:02 AM

Put inner core support and inner fenders on. Read some entries on this thread to stay motivated

67C10Step · 01-18-2021, 09:30 AM

Got the HEI distributor installed, new wire ran from fuse box to distributor, and all wires wrapped back up. Installed a new plastic channel on the fire wall while I was at it. Fired truck up but didn't get timing set as I noticed the diaphragm in my fuel pump is leaking. Arrrgghh!

Went ahead and installed the power brake booster as finishing up brakes is next on the list.

Rich72C10 · 01-18-2021, 10:09 AM

thought I was going to catch fire working on my fuel pump to carb hardline. Pretty sure I'll have skin cancer now with all gas pouring on me trying to get it to stop leaking - in the end I had to put my old line back on. Which for the record my hands and arms are still burning.

Ended up having to leave the truck in the driveway since it and my garage/truck smells like its been dipped in a vat of gas! Though I did get to use my xmas present, a LWB Truck cover. She is all tucked in for being outside in the cold ;-)

Note to self: When working on the fuel lines, don't start doing this in the garage - do it all outside in the driveway. Stupid idiot

**BC10** · 01-18-2021, 10:12 AM

Changed headlights, did some more body work.

Andy4639 · 01-18-2021, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

thought I was going to catch fire working on my fuel pump to carb hardline. Pretty sure I'll have skin cancer now with all gas pouring on me trying to get it to stop leaking - in the end I had to put my old line back on. Which for the record my hands and arms are still burning.

Ended up having to leave the truck in the driveway since it and my garage/truck smells like its been dipped in a vat of gas! Though I did get to use my xmas present, a LWB Truck cover. She is all tucked in for being outside in the cold ;-)

Note to self: When working on the fuel lines, don't start doing this in the garage - do it all outside in the driveway. Stupid idiot

Next time use a set of vise grips on the rubber hose to clamp the fuel off coming into the pump. Are wherever you can clamp it. Are take the line loose at tank to stop the flow.

Rich72C10 · 01-18-2021, 01:24 PM

I did that when I switched back to the old line (vise grips) .... live and learn (if you don't end up catching fire and becoming fire marshall bill).

**pjmoreland** · 01-18-2021, 01:56 PM

Removed the grille and driver side fender and dropped them off at the body shop, where they've already got my cowl and bed steps, along with a replacement driver side door and bed fender. This is to repair some damage caused by the granddaughter of a previous owner who popped it out of gear in the driveway.

Started tearing down my engine for some Vortec heads I got recently. Measured the lift of my current cam at .420 exhaust/.405 intake. Based on these meager measurements, I will be installing a Comp Cams XE268H.

OregonNed · 01-18-2021, 04:31 PM

Replaced my 6" shifter handle with a 16" then made sure clearance was still available for the ashtray which I seldom open.

Rich72C10 · 01-19-2021, 07:52 PM

Installed new hard fuel line from Qjet Carburetor to Fuel Pump, Part Deux! This time no leaks when using 3/8 Copper Flare washers from Grainger! Weeee, I'm cooking (or not) with gas now!

Also got new Glovebox OEM Lock and two new Keys made by LockDoc. Nice to have a locking glovebox. Though I suppose its easy to get into it since the darn glovebox is made of cardboard LOL!

**BC10** · 01-19-2021, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

Replaced my 6" shifter handle with a 16" then made sure clearance was still available for the ashtray which I seldom open.

I am loving that interior!!!

Rich72C10 · 01-20-2021, 10:35 AM

Spun my wheels for a hour on no Break, Dash, Running, Dome lights after replacing a fuse... only to figure out I put the fuse in the next slot for the GL Box slot (there wasn't one in there before)!

Though I just learned there is a slot for the glovebox light that I installed but no idea where the wire is for that. Before I only saw SPGT LP, whatever that means.

Happy_dan · 01-20-2021, 09:03 PM

Got my heads back from machine shop. Block goes in for .30 over next week.
Then I can start to put things back together.

Happy_dan · 01-20-2021, 09:03 PM

Got my heads back from machine shop. Block goes in for .30 over next week.
Then I can start to put things back together.

01-09-2021, 09:20 PM	#1676
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,614	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Not mine, but we put a couple of bed side tool boxes on my son's brand new 2021 Colorado. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

01-09-2021, 10:44 PM	#1677
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,824	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Was working on installing a disc conversion kit earlier this week, but discovered control arms on passenger side were bent. Found a set of replacements locally and dropped them off to be sandblasted. Today I cleaned a set of Vortec heads and a 700R4 transmission I will be rebuilding. Also removed a sheared off exhaust bolt I discovered in one of the heads. Attached Images

01-10-2021, 10:54 AM	#1678
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 Spent the day installing a CustomAudio Sound Radio and while I was at it, popped in a LMC Glovebox Light too (man that little light from LMC is C H E AP). Notes about Radio at this thread 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

01-10-2021, 11:44 AM	#1679
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,134	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Ordered my 350 HO crate engine from local Chevy dealer. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

01-10-2021, 03:44 PM	#1680
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 Body and paint, the final frontier... Attached Images

01-10-2021, 10:21 PM	#1681
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 Set the little 283 on TDC and pulled the points distributor and coil. Installed new AC Delco HEI distributor. Pulled all the covering off the wires from the starter all the way back to the firewall and threw away the yellow wire from starter solenoid to coil. After I pick up some of the correct gage wire and connectors I will build a new power wire for the HEI and also pick up a new set of plug wires. Once I get all that done I will return to the power disc brake conversion. Wanted to get all this distributor mess done before that brake booster was in the way. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

01-10-2021, 10:21 PM	#1682
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 .. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra Last edited by 67C10Step; 01-10-2021 at 10:23 PM. Reason: double post

01-11-2021, 01:55 PM	#1683
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,824	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Cleaned the valves in my Vortec heads with a wire wheel and installed LS6 springs and Comp Cams retainers to allow a little more lift. Painted the heads, valve covers and t-stat neck. Attached Images

01-11-2021, 07:46 PM	#1684
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Bought a parts truck. My truck needs a frame and this one has leaf spring rear suspension. It also had a complete A/C system and several other parts I can use. $1500 was a nice price. Thought about building it but the cab has rust. Not a lot for a northern truck but a lot for Arkansas. Attached Images __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

01-11-2021, 10:00 PM	#1685
Chevys4life Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 669	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed Heater Control Unit in my truck over the weekend. Attached Images

01-14-2021, 08:08 PM	#1686
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 210	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Progress on our pickup. Ran into some issues with an external transmission cooler that someone had put on. We had to relocate the brackets to make the holes for the hooks work. but got em on! Attached Images __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k original paint 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 Instagram: jt_trucks3500

01-16-2021, 07:14 PM	#1687
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 oil, filled up the washer tub and some 50-50 in the reservoir..... Oh and I finally read up on the TH350 Kickdown and adjusted to WOT! My brother had forgot to do that when he got it all running again after the rebuilds. Before I had little action at below 40mph and nada past it (unless I down shifted). I never had the truck preform like this before figuring out the TH300 WOT adjustment. Here are some google drive links. After turning right, I decided I want to go fast Video I am cruis'n 50 and want to pass this slow poke video Edit: can't believe I forgot this... played with the QJet for max vacuum, think I had it a bit too rich last time (F' if I really know - I just watch my vacuum gauge). Adjusted idle back up to ~600 and checked timing for 12 degrees. __________________ 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; 01-16-2021 at 08:18 PM.*

01-18-2021, 12:02 AM	#1688
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 611	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put inner core support and inner fenders on. Read some entries on this thread to stay motivated __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a thousand pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk"

01-18-2021, 09:30 AM	#1689
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 the HEI distributor installed, new wire ran from fuse box to distributor, and all wires wrapped back up. Installed a new plastic channel on the fire wall while I was at it. Fired truck up but didn't get timing set as I noticed the diaphragm in my fuel pump is leaking. Arrrgghh! Went ahead and installed the power brake booster as finishing up brakes is next on the list. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

01-18-2021, 10:09 AM	#1690
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 thought I was going to catch fire working on my fuel pump to carb hardline. Pretty sure I'll have skin cancer now with all gas pouring on me trying to get it to stop leaking - in the end I had to put my old line back on. Which for the record my hands and arms are still burning. Ended up having to leave the truck in the driveway since it and my garage/truck smells like its been dipped in a vat of gas! Though I did get to use my xmas present, a LWB Truck cover. She is all tucked in for being outside in the cold ;-) Note to self: When working on the fuel lines, don't start doing this in the garage - do it all outside in the driveway. Stupid idiot 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 Last edited by Rich72C10; 01-18-2021 at 10:14 AM.*



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01-18-2021, 10:12 AM	#1691
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 Changed headlights, did some more body work. Attached Images Last edited by BC10; 01-18-2021 at 10:29 AM.

01-18-2021, 01:24 PM	#1693
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 I did that when I switched back to the old line (vise grips) .... live and learn (if you don't end up catching fire and becoming fire marshall bill). __________________ 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

01-18-2021, 01:56 PM	#1694
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,824	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Removed the grille and driver side fender and dropped them off at the body shop, where they've already got my cowl and bed steps, along with a replacement driver side door and bed fender. This is to repair some damage caused by the granddaughter of a previous owner who popped it out of gear in the driveway. Started tearing down my engine for some Vortec heads I got recently. Measured the lift of my current cam at .420 exhaust/.405 intake. Based on these meager measurements, I will be installing a Comp Cams XE268H. Attached Images

01-18-2021, 04:31 PM	#1695
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 Replaced my 6" shifter handle with a 16" then made sure clearance was still available for the ashtray which I seldom open. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

01-19-2021, 07:52 PM	#1696
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 Installed new hard fuel line from Qjet Carburetor to Fuel Pump, Part Deux! This time no leaks when using 3/8 Copper Flare washers from Grainger! Weeee, I'm cooking (or not) with gas now! Also got new Glovebox OEM Lock and two new Keys made by LockDoc. Nice to have a locking glovebox. Though I suppose its easy to get into it since the darn glovebox is made of cardboard 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

01-20-2021, 10:35 AM	#1698
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 Spun my wheels for a hour on no Break, Dash, Running, Dome lights after replacing a fuse... only to figure out I put the fuse in the next slot for the GL Box slot (there wasn't one in there before)! Though I just learned there is a slot for the glovebox light that I installed but no idea where the wire is for that. Before I only saw SPGT LP, whatever that means. __________________ 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

01-20-2021, 09:03 PM	#1699
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 Got my heads back from machine shop. Block goes in for .30 over next week. Then I can start to put things back together. __________________ 1968 C-20 CST Vermillion http://imageevent.com/happy_dan/dantoys/68c20 2019 Silverado 2012 Camaro ZL1

01-20-2021, 09:03 PM	#1700
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 Got my heads back from machine shop. Block goes in for .30 over next week. Then I can start to put things back together. __________________ 1968 C-20 CST Vermillion http://imageevent.com/happy_dan/dantoys/68c20 2019 Silverado 2012 Camaro ZL1

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