![]() |
![]() |
#1826 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Spokane WA
Posts: 106
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1827 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Spring Valley, Ca.
Posts: 1,112
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
PJ, that’s a tensioner between the alternator and a/c compressor. The spool part of it hangs below it.
__________________
Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1828 |
Senior Member
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 5,473
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1829 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lake Stevens, WA
Posts: 623
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1830 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Spring Valley, Ca.
Posts: 1,112
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
New household joke. Being sheltered in place and going into establishments rarely. I didn’t have the ability to transfer money into my checking acct. to make a payment on my Visa for the motor. The wife had the where withal to make the payment. So between her and my daughters it became her motor. So last night I emailed her a picture of “her” motor which she had never seen. The daughter asked her if she was going to name it “Big Debbi”.? Since while growing up they always referred to her as “Little Debbi.”
__________________
Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1831 |
laying low
![]() Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Searcy, Ark. USA
Posts: 13,227
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
![]()
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1832 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Englewood, Florida
Posts: 42
|
Tore the old carpet out, put the new one in.
Light blue’ll show the sand less, I hope. Had to reuse the escutcheon from the original as none came with the new one. It might not be the right color, but it does say Erie, PA instead of Xiden, China, so there’s that. Still need to screw down the thresholds and deal with the PO’s speaker and mystery wires. Seat cover’s due in 5 weeks. Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1833 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: California
Posts: 21
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Swapped out old shocks with some BT street performance shocks
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1834 |
Senior Member
![]() ![]() Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado
Posts: 3,960
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Looks good ,What cover are you getting?
__________________
'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 ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1835 |
Beep! Beep!
![]() Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rural, MO
Posts: 280
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Took off the wheels to get new BFG's mounted today. Already had the truck on the stands and forgot to loosen the lugs before
![]() ![]()
__________________
1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1836 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lakeway, TX
Posts: 335
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
New seat cover and rear bumper
__________________
1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1837 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
Posts: 3,686
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
__________________
72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1838 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 664
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1839 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Englewood, Florida
Posts: 42
|
I’ve orderred one from Eckler’s. They had no pictures of it in blue, only saddle, so I asked them for a picture. Instead they had the manufacturer send swatches. The vinyll component has a hint of a metallic sheen and the cloth is thick and textured. Looking at them immediately reminded me of the Impala I rode in as a child.
I’m anxious to get this thing into the truck! My truck came with the 90’s Cheyenne seats. I found a fellow a couple hours north of me (a member here, though I don’t know his name) who had just pulled the bench from his grandfather’s truck, having just found a nice set of buckets he liked better. I was thrilled to have his seat and all it really needs is a new cover, though I may repaint the undercarriage while I do the upholstery. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by Brocoli Wad; 02-25-2021 at 09:17 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1840 | |
Senior Member
![]() ![]() Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado
Posts: 3,960
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Quote:
__________________
'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 ![]() ![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1841 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Hampton Roads VA
Posts: 644
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Fixed up an old dash I had in the stash....
__________________
70 C20 Build link : Project Montezuma http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=794479 How to repair that rusted out 67-72 c10-c30! Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/MaycoCustomRestorations |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1842 |
Mr. Cheyenne
![]() Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Kyle, Texas
Posts: 1,688
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
I been fighting a oil leak on the driver side at the very rear back oil pan (where it has the little bracket/brace on the oil pan and larger bolt). I tried normal Permatex RTV, then wrapping the bolt with Teflon Tape with Permatex RTV, then again with the Permatex Right Stuff RTV. Best I could get was just above seeping/little drippings. So I cleaned it all off again, which was fun since I really laid on the Permatex Right Stuff the other day. I put on 6 coats of Permatex 82099 Spray after putting the bolt in with a good amount of Teflon Tape (followed any/all tips on the spray on the internets). After two 5 mile test drives there is no run off on the oil pan and zero drips on my garage floor. Though it does look like a family of snails has been living on my oil pan lip LOL.
Between my test drives I installed matching Pertronix flame-thrower spark plug wires. When I was asking my zillion question to Pertronix support they stressed the distributor needed correct wires. I really couldn't tell what kind of wires I had, so I decided to replace them. Their custom SBC wires fit perfectly with my Chevy/GM OEM looms that go around the back of the engine then up under the Ram Horns (what a pain the longer ones are). On my 2nd test drive with the new wires, unexpectedly I found the truck running so much better. When putting along in the neighborhood as the truck shifted from 1st to 2nd, then 2nd to 3rd the truck would have a wee bit of power drop. Hard to explain the feeling but I would just give it a wee bit more gas to plow through this odd drop/feeling. Now when she shifts in these areas she feels peppy and I can keep the gas peddle in place. The before feeling was like when driving a manual and you shifted too soon - kind of like that but not exactly. Real hard to explain the "feeling".
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1843 |
Mr. Cheyenne
![]() Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Kyle, Texas
Posts: 1,688
|
![]()
after roughly 70 miles today, no oil on my cover and there is only that one dot on the pan where it is weeping from the oil plug (I have a new washer for that when I do my next oil change).
I have also gone from 8~10 MPG to a solid 15 MPG too - YAY! ![]()
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1844 |
Who Changed This?
![]() Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Posts: 10,392
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Excellent!
__________________
~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1845 | |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hanover NJ
Posts: 4,160
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Quote:
__________________
Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1846 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Catskill Mountains,NY
Posts: 8,471
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Got the last bits for the center console today . Dual 3.0 USB ports with voltage meter. Now I can start on the upholstery
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1847 |
Mr. Cheyenne
![]() Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Kyle, Texas
Posts: 1,688
|
![]()
You want pictures of the area of the spraying on the oil pan or my new wires? If wires you want to see how they are routed from top to bottom?
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1848 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hanover NJ
Posts: 4,160
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
I am interested in seeing how you routed your wires thanks much
Jess
__________________
Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1849 | |
Mr. Cheyenne
![]() Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Kyle, Texas
Posts: 1,688
|
![]() Quote:
So the photos are from Top, going down, to where we end up at #1 plug. #1/3 and #2/4 fish through the motor mount and it is a PITA to get them through there too! I also put a yellow square to point out the brackets - they are a bit hard to see. Hope this is what you wanted - the passenger side is the same. But the brackets around the distributor are different from each other.
__________________
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 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#1850 | |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hanover NJ
Posts: 4,160
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Quote:
__________________
Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557 Last edited by zicc1835; 02-27-2021 at 07:46 PM. Reason: more |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|