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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-29-2015, 11:42 PM

Ordered more parts, so what else is new.

In The Ten Ring · 04-30-2015, 06:36 PM

I put a clamp onto the new fuel line and bolted that onto the frame (pump end). Now the line is super solid so I think that will work.

I also scraped all of the old carburetor gasket from the intake manifold. It took a couple of hours and lots of carburetor cleaner, but the job is done.

I have the hole plugged until it's time to put on the carb.

In The Ten Ring · 05-01-2015, 08:54 PM

My dad and I started replacing the cab-to-frame bushings. It's great to get my dad's help as he is super experienced in heavy equipment repairs and such (not in sheet metal repairs, alas). Plus, he owned this truck for 20 years before I got it.

First, I opened up the replacement shims with a round file and drill bit. After much discussion, we decided on how the replacements should go. The kit from Classic Heartbeat lacks pointed bolts and I have lost(!) one of the rear originals. We did get the other rear original bolt and its new bushings in and I was able to show him how the cab needs to rotate clockwise to line up for the rest. I just came in from turning a replacement rear bolt to a point so it'll find that cage nut easily. We plan to work on it more tomorrow.

It was satisfying hearing dad agree that the bushings should have been replaced in the 1980's. I had asked him about it when I first came to own the truck but he didn't agree. It's clear he never looked at the bushings before today.

9teen69 · 05-02-2015, 11:11 PM

That's cool you can work on the truck with your dad that is the original owner.

In The Ten Ring · 05-02-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

That's cool you can work on the truck with your dad that is the original owner.

Thanks man. I grew up riding in this truck. It came along 2 years before I did and dad drove it until the early 90's (he bought it new, right off the lot. He saw it and he bought it that day).

I love your name.....when it comes time to get a license plate, I may copy your style but for a '72.

Congrats on getting reverse lights! I have to hold my reverse lever upwards for mine to work.

9teen69 · 05-02-2015, 11:13 PM

Replaced this sucker and got my backup lights working. So nice to have backup lights after 3 years.

Woodnears · 05-02-2015, 11:34 PM

Added an air system.

Woodnears · 05-02-2015, 11:36 PM

A shot outside

9teen69 · 05-06-2015, 08:34 PM

No runs in front as far I know

**70cst** · 05-07-2015, 06:39 PM

I finally broke down a bought a new battery

TxGoats · 05-07-2015, 10:03 PM

I had my parts delivered to my son at his business office and he brought them to the body guy. These are my rust issues all on one pallet, now to get them sorted and get busy!

9teen69 · 05-06-2015, 08:36 PM

Painted my tailgate band. All the black paint came off the repops one. Too much tapping skills for me to do right but I think it looks fine.

9teen69 · 05-06-2015, 08:47 PM

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Andy4639 · 05-06-2015, 09:11 PM

Out local truck club is having a slalom course day at the Anderson Speedway in Anderson SC in three weeks. One of the safety concerns was if a battery feel over and shorted out due to exposed terminals. Well I took care of that today. I'm ready to go now!

9teen69 · 05-06-2015, 09:27 PM

That thing ain't going anywhere!
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ole dollor · 05-06-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 9teen69

That thing ain't going anywhere!
Posted via Mobile Device

and that's is good, just stay right there....

Andy4639 · 05-06-2015, 09:36 PM

Yea some of the guys went riding in the Mts. a couple of weeks ago and one our members battery fell over. That got us all to thinking.
I bought a $11.00 battery box and $3.00 terminal covers and fixed mine with a strap. It's nice and tight. And it can't go anywhere!

Bowtiguy · 05-06-2015, 11:07 PM

Last wed: removed the front clip by myself, then power washed everything off over the weekend.

Today: Got the motor/trans pulled (Crate 350/SM465 )....LC9/TR6060 w. MSD atomic EFi coming soon.

**allchevy58** · 05-06-2015, 11:47 PM

Radiator support mounts done, disassembled a little more, dropped off misc. to be powdercoated. Next, fix oil leaks, paint and detail engine and engine compartment.

**chevy2tom** · 05-08-2015, 05:20 PM

Took a picture of my new dash on the way home from work as it changed to the year of my truck.

ole dollor · 05-08-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy2tom

Took a picture of my new dash on the way home from work as it changed to the year of my truck.

very nice , but next time take pic's while parked. lol

66pnl · 05-08-2015, 07:42 PM

Speedo says 0 mph.

Lou Boffa · 05-08-2015, 07:51 PM

I waited for part to arrive. Man this is getting old. Another weekend w/o what I need to finish my project and get my truck back on the road. If I had to endure "paint jail" like some of you all do, I'd go nutz

**chevy2tom** · 05-08-2015, 09:22 PM

I was stopped @ a red light with that one,

66pnl this one's for you. Tuff crowd on here lol

66pnl · 05-08-2015, 09:55 PM

Lol.

04-29-2015, 11:42 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,188	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Ordered more parts, so what else is new. __________________ 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

04-30-2015, 06:36 PM	#2
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I put a clamp onto the new fuel line and bolted that onto the frame (pump end). Now the line is super solid so I think that will work. I also scraped all of the old carburetor gasket from the intake manifold. It took a couple of hours and lots of carburetor cleaner, but the job is done. I have the hole plugged until it's time to put on the carb.

05-01-2015, 08:54 PM	#3
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My dad and I started replacing the cab-to-frame bushings. It's great to get my dad's help as he is super experienced in heavy equipment repairs and such (not in sheet metal repairs, alas). Plus, he owned this truck for 20 years before I got it. First, I opened up the replacement shims with a round file and drill bit. After much discussion, we decided on how the replacements should go. The kit from Classic Heartbeat lacks pointed bolts and I have lost(!) one of the rear originals. We did get the other rear original bolt and its new bushings in and I was able to show him how the cab needs to rotate clockwise to line up for the rest. I just came in from turning a replacement rear bolt to a point so it'll find that cage nut easily. We plan to work on it more tomorrow. It was satisfying hearing dad agree that the bushings should have been replaced in the 1980's. I had asked him about it when I first came to own the truck but he didn't agree. It's clear he never looked at the bushings before today.

05-02-2015, 11:11 PM	#4
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That's cool you can work on the truck with your dad that is the original owner. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

05-02-2015, 11:13 PM	#6
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Replaced this sucker and got my backup lights working. So nice to have backup lights after 3 years. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

05-02-2015, 11:34 PM	#7
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Added an air system. Attached Images

05-02-2015, 11:36 PM	#8
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 620	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II A shot outside Attached Images

05-06-2015, 08:34 PM	#9
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II No runs in front as far I know Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

05-07-2015, 06:39 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally broke down a bought a new battery __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-07-2015, 10:03 PM	#11
TxGoats Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: College Station Texas Posts: 38	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I had my parts delivered to my son at his business office and he brought them to the body guy. These are my rust issues all on one pallet, now to get them sorted and get busy! Attached Images

05-06-2015, 08:36 PM	#12
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Painted my tailgate band. All the black paint came off the repops one. Too much tapping skills for me to do right but I think it looks fine. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives) Last edited by 9teen69; 05-06-2015 at 08:52 PM.

05-06-2015, 08:47 PM	#13
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II ... Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

05-06-2015, 09:11 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Out local truck club is having a slalom course day at the Anderson Speedway in Anderson SC in three weeks. One of the safety concerns was if a battery feel over and shorted out due to exposed terminals. Well I took care of that today. I'm ready to go now! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-06-2015, 09:27 PM	#15
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That thing ain't going anywhere! Posted via Mobile Device

05-06-2015, 09:36 PM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yea some of the guys went riding in the Mts. a couple of weeks ago and one our members battery fell over. That got us all to thinking. I bought a $11.00 battery box and $3.00 terminal covers and fixed mine with a strap. It's nice and tight. And it can't go anywhere! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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05-06-2015, 11:07 PM	#18
Bowtiguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Boulder Bubble Posts: 366	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Last wed: removed the front clip by myself, then power washed everything off over the weekend. Today: Got the motor/trans pulled (Crate 350/SM465 )....LC9/TR6060 w. MSD atomic EFi coming soon. Attached Images

05-06-2015, 11:47 PM	#19
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,430	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Radiator support mounts done, disassembled a little more, dropped off misc. to be powdercoated. Next, fix oil leaks, paint and detail engine and engine compartment. __________________ 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

05-08-2015, 05:20 PM	#20
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Took a picture of my new dash on the way home from work as it changed to the year of my truck.

05-08-2015, 07:42 PM	#22
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05-08-2015, 07:51 PM	#23
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I waited for part to arrive. Man this is getting old. Another weekend w/o what I need to finish my project and get my truck back on the road. If I had to endure "paint jail" like some of you all do, I'd go nutz __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

05-08-2015, 09:22 PM	#24
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I was stopped @ a red light with that one, 66pnl this one's for you. Tuff crowd on here lol

05-08-2015, 09:55 PM	#25
66pnl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Eagle creek or Posts: 108	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Lol. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620707

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