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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-09-2021, 12:21 AM

Today was dip and paint divider day. A board member set me up with the dividers years ago. Some guy name Jim

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-09-2021, 11:16 AM

Yesterday was steering day. Installed a rebuilt steering box and a rebuilt intermediate shaft. While I was at it, I installed a tilt column I rebuilt a while back. What different driving truck!

**Boog** · 04-09-2021, 11:50 AM

It should feel like a brand new truck now!
Standard sector or quick ratio?
I remember one time I put in a power steering sector on my buddie's 67 ramp truck. He said he almost ran it up on a corner curb a couple of times on the way home. :0

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-09-2021, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

It should feel like a brand new truck now!
Standard sector or quick ratio?
I remember one time I put in a power steering sector on my buddie's 67 ramp truck. He said he almost ran it up on a corner curb a couple of times on the way home. :0

Standard ratio, the last quick ratio on a lifted truck felt squirrely and twitchy. I moved the column an inch and a half closer to the dash. So, yeah a lot different feeling (nice).

30772 · 04-09-2021, 01:09 PM

Slowly but surely getting my 72 K20 project put together.... Reinstalled glass today (with new rubber)

(Complete restoration - Engine/Drivetrain, Fuel system, Suspension, Steering, Paint/Body, etc, etc, etc.....)

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-09-2021, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 30772

Slowly but surely getting my 72 K20 project put together.... Reinstalled glass today (with new rubber)

(Complete restoration - Engine/Drivetrain, Fuel system, Suspension, Steering, Paint/Body, etc, etc, etc.....)

Looks good, we need more pics though.

72c20customcamper · 04-10-2021, 02:22 PM

Replaced the clutch fan old one was going all the time . Took it out found the spring was unhooked

**SoCoC10** · 04-10-2021, 08:03 PM

Swapped out the cluster bezel, painted the needles and added a tachometer. Then went to a morning coffee and cars show.

**allchevy58** · 04-10-2021, 11:04 PM

We got some more polishing done and tailgate installed.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-10-2021, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

We got some more polishing done and tailgate installed.

It's looking awesome!

**pjmoreland** · 04-11-2021, 01:00 AM

Started removing the old wood from my bed. Some of it had fungus growing on the bottom of it. Those rusty carriage bolts are a real pain to remove. They just spin in their holes, so I have to clamp them with vise grips or drill them out if they are tight. There are 70 bolts and I'm half way done. Gotta save some fun for tomorrow

**Rich72C10** · 04-11-2021, 11:52 AM

Wished I had a wood bed ...

Installed a new ACDelco Professional water pump, primed/painted rattle can engine hugger orange and all sealed up with black Permatex the Right Stuff. No little squeak from the engine bay. The old one wasn't all that bad but it got on my nerves when it would squeak.

The orange of the water pump is a bit off but I can live with it. I'll have to, its not like I am repainting the engine LOL!

**Steeveedee** · 04-11-2021, 12:54 PM

Nice! I'm betting that a few thermal cycles will tone down the color on the water pump.

**Rich72C10** · 04-11-2021, 01:16 PM

that's what I was hoping too. it's sure nice not hearing a peep out of the water pump!

Next up the front end refresh and CPP Front Sway bar install. I hope I notice as much as everything says about those front sway bars.

67C10Step · 04-12-2021, 09:41 AM

Not as significant as some others progress, but I pulled the cross sills from my new bed, scuffed, primed, and painted. Will now blow the rest apart for scuffing and priming soon. Then it is on to finishing the wood. Not sure what direction I am going there just yet. I built some shudders for my house last year and used the shou sugi ban method of charring before staining and really like how it turned out.

**pjmoreland** · 04-12-2021, 12:43 PM

Finished disassembling my bed floor. Painted the angled strips to match the body color. Painted the flat strips black.

**paul blair** · 04-12-2021, 12:58 PM

Installing new brake lines, master cylinder and manual valve. I took lots of time and care but found a few leaks. Hope to fix today! Was fun until the leaks.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-12-2021, 09:19 PM

Getting ready to send out the A/C valves, figured to see if they have to be re-plated or somethin'. Few hours later, hopefully they can rebuild these without having to re-plate them.

murguia · 04-12-2021, 04:46 PM

I’ve had this NOS camper step sitting from a prior truck I sold, so today I slapped it on the 68 custom camper. Don’t think I’ll use it but I just didn’t want it sitting
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DT1 · 04-13-2021, 05:31 PM

Just finished redoing my tailgate band. This time I used 3M woodgrain vinyl wrap instead of the tape available from the classic truck sites. It's simple to apply and lasts much longer.

**72 Super** · 04-14-2021, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DT1

Just finished redoing my tailgate band. This time I used 3M woodgrain vinyl wrap instead of the tape available from the classic truck sites. It's simple to apply and lasts much longer.

That looks really good.

**allchevy58** · 04-15-2021, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DT1

Just finished redoing my tailgate band. This time I used 3M woodgrain vinyl wrap instead of the tape available from the classic truck sites. It's simple to apply and lasts much longer.

Looks good, I used the tape from one of the truck places and it bubbled up and shrank and it's not out in the weather much. Where did you fine the 3M wrap?

DT1 · 04-16-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Looks good, I used the tape from one of the truck places and it bubbled up and shrank and it's not out in the weather much. Where did you fine the 3M wrap?

Amazon
3M DI-NOC WG-430 MARINE TEAK WOODGRAIN 15in x 72in Vinyl

**allchevy58** · 04-16-2021, 08:30 PM

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Amazon
3M DI-NOC WG-430 MARINE TEAK WOODGRAIN 15in x 72in Vinyl

Thanks, so you cut it to fit? Does it match the original grain and match lower side moulding? Maybe we'll see you around, looks like you have another 67'-72'. We usually go to the inliners show in Minden and misc. shows around Reno- Carson City area.

DT1 · 04-17-2021, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Thanks, so you cut it to fit? Does it match the original grain and match lower side moulding? Maybe we'll see you around, looks like you have another 67'-72'. We usually go to the inliners show in Minden and misc. shows around Reno- Carson City area.

Just cut it with a razor knife and straight edge. It's a lot easier to apply than the adhesive tape and is suppose to last longer. It's also a very close match to the repop tape. So close that it doesn't bother me at all.
I have a new, 3" wide roll of the repop stuff for the tailgate band and some for the side molding if you want it or know anyone that does, I'll let it go for free.

Here's a pic of the 72

04-09-2021, 12:21 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,188	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today was dip and paint divider day. A board member set me up with the dividers years ago. Some guy name Jim 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 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 04-09-2021 at 12:46 AM.

04-09-2021, 11:16 AM	#2
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,923	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yesterday was steering day. Installed a rebuilt steering box and a rebuilt intermediate shaft. While I was at it, I installed a tilt column I rebuilt a while back. What different driving truck! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

04-09-2021, 11:50 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,075	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter It should feel like a brand new truck now! Standard sector or quick ratio? I remember one time I put in a power steering sector on my buddie's 67 ramp truck. He said he almost ran it up on a corner curb a couple of times on the way home. :0 __________________ 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

04-09-2021, 01:09 PM	#5
30772 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: MT Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Slowly but surely getting my 72 K20 project put together.... Reinstalled glass today (with new rubber) (Complete restoration - Engine/Drivetrain, Fuel system, Suspension, Steering, Paint/Body, etc, etc, etc.....) Attached Images

04-10-2021, 02:22 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,324	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the clutch fan old one was going all the time . Took it out found the spring was unhooked 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.

04-10-2021, 08:03 PM	#8
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,164	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Swapped out the cluster bezel, painted the needles and added a tachometer. Then went to a morning coffee and cars show. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

04-10-2021, 11:04 PM	#9
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,430	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter We got some more polishing done and tailgate installed. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 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

04-11-2021, 01:00 AM	#11
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,387	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Started removing the old wood from my bed. Some of it had fungus growing on the bottom of it. Those rusty carriage bolts are a real pain to remove. They just spin in their holes, so I have to clamp them with vise grips or drill them out if they are tight. There are 70 bolts and I'm half way done. Gotta save some fun for tomorrow Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-11-2021 at 11:09 AM.

04-11-2021, 11:52 AM	#12
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,674	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wished I had a wood bed ... Installed a new ACDelco Professional water pump, primed/painted rattle can engine hugger orange and all sealed up with black Permatex the Right Stuff. No little squeak from the engine bay. The old one wasn't all that bad but it got on my nerves when it would squeak. The orange of the water pump is a bit off but I can live with it. I'll have to, its not like I am repainting the engine 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

04-11-2021, 12:54 PM	#13
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,261	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nice! I'm betting that a few thermal cycles will tone down the color on the water pump. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-11-2021, 01:16 PM	#14
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,674	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter that's what I was hoping too. it's sure nice not hearing a peep out of the water pump! Next up the front end refresh and CPP Front Sway bar install. I hope I notice as much as everything says about those front sway bars. __________________ 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

04-12-2021, 09:41 AM	#15
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,447	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Not as significant as some others progress, but I pulled the cross sills from my new bed, scuffed, primed, and painted. Will now blow the rest apart for scuffing and priming soon. Then it is on to finishing the wood. Not sure what direction I am going there just yet. I built some shudders for my house last year and used the shou sugi ban method of charring before staining and really like how it turned out. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

04-12-2021, 12:43 PM	#16
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,387	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished disassembling my bed floor. Painted the angled strips to match the body color. Painted the flat strips black. Attached Images

04-12-2021, 12:58 PM	#17
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 327	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installing new brake lines, master cylinder and manual valve. I took lots of time and care but found a few leaks. Hope to fix today! Was fun until the leaks. Attached Images

04-12-2021, 09:19 PM	#18
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,188	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Getting ready to send out the A/C valves, figured to see if they have to be re-plated or somethin'. Few hours later, hopefully they can rebuild these without having to re-plate them. 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



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04-12-2021, 04:46 PM	#19
murguia Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: la Posts: 367	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I’ve had this NOS camper step sitting from a prior truck I sold, so today I slapped it on the 68 custom camper. Don’t think I’ll use it but I just didn’t want it sitting Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images Last edited by murguia; 04-12-2021 at 09:58 PM.

04-13-2021, 05:31 PM	#20
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Just finished redoing my tailgate band. This time I used 3M woodgrain vinyl wrap instead of the tape available from the classic truck sites. It's simple to apply and lasts much longer. Attached Images

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