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Rich72C10 · 05-23-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

The writing on my original vent windows is on the inside on one and outside on the other. I'm assuming this is because the two windows are identical to each other as opposed to being mirror images.

Well, both of mine originals are readable from the outside. Though I think one is silk screened from the outside... which is why one is darker and the other isn't?

**pjmoreland** · 05-23-2021, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Well, both of mine originals are readable from the outside. Though I think one is silk screened from the outside... which is why one is darker and the other isn't?

Interesting. I didn't pay attention to whether mine are readable or not, but they are probably the same as yours.

**pjmoreland** · 05-22-2021, 09:15 PM

I feel your pain with that carburetor. You should not be dealing with these issues. I sure hope the place that rebuilt it for you makes it right!

Rich72C10 · 05-22-2021, 09:16 PM

Oh I forgot, USPS totally destroyed my anti-rattle belts and vent divider fuzzies. I didn’t need the latter (assumed I needed to supply them). The rubber belts were bowed and the fuzzy belts were usable. So I had to be careful to only remove the fuzzies from the door and leaving the rubber ones in. That was a challenge but it worked.

These photos are how postal person left the box at my door today.

So it has been a bad few days. I guess I really pissed of the gods somehow!

PS: yes I have installed new door belts a few times, bad planning but after I got my last set of seals in I decided I did really need new vents from RogerKoop

body bolt · 05-22-2021, 10:54 PM

I put down the tailgate, sat on it and had a couple of beers.

Rich72C10 · 05-22-2021, 10:55 PM

you my friend had the better idea for your truck!

Rich72C10 · 05-23-2021, 08:47 AM

temping... for a 700R4 - if I didn't need a lower rear end too! Plus I have enough problems but I'm likely to regret not coming to visit you (me being in Kyle and all) LOL

Rich72C10 · 05-23-2021, 02:16 PM

ah, that is cool! I say dress up as Ghost Busters!

... flipped and cropped while I was add it.

67C10Step · 05-23-2021, 09:31 PM

Sprayed some SPI epoxy on my new bed front, tailgate, and rear sill. Much time spent scuffing and cleaning these parts. Went well but I got a small run on the tailgate as I didn't have my new gun set just right at the outset. My fault for being impatient.

**Steeveedee** · 05-23-2021, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Sprayed some SPI epoxy on my new bed front, tailgate, and rear sill. Much time spent scuffing and cleaning these parts. Went well but I got a small run on the tailgate as I didn't have my new gun set just right at the outset. My fault for being impatient.

I only see plastic on the floor. Did you use some of that stealth paint?

67C10Step · 05-24-2021, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I only see plastic on the floor. Did you use some of that stealth paint?

I got one of those new laser paint guns.

The exhaust fan does a pretty good job in my shop but there was still noticeable overspray outside my magic plastic box on the floor. I covered up or moved out all the important stuff. I'll touch up the tailgate and then move on to the bedsides. Got me a new DeWalt cordless DA sander to try out.

72c20customcamper · 05-24-2021, 06:29 PM

Rot work is all done on the cab ,rocker is 80% original . Just a little left to do on the drivers door . Then it’s just finish bodywork

**the67Beast** · 05-24-2021, 08:06 PM

Just a little more to remove and then the frame is off to power coat shop.

Rich72C10 · 05-28-2021, 08:24 AM

My brother brought me a 72 C10 Cheyenne truck to go along with mine :-D

**maverickmk** · 05-28-2021, 09:39 AM

Swapped over to 5 lug axles, and new wheels & tires.

Bkndsdl · 05-30-2021, 09:09 PM

Finally got around to fabbing up some temporary linkage for the Saginaw swap.

OregonNed · 06-01-2021, 03:22 PM

Getting the differential rebuilt tomorrow, and will hopefully have pics to post. Pinion bearing is definitely bad in it.

Davidf · 06-01-2021, 03:54 PM

Dropped in an LS...

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72c20customcamper · 06-01-2021, 06:05 PM

Finished up one side of the 68 Golden

body bolt · 06-01-2021, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Finished up one side of the 68 Golden

What are you using? I need to do my hood.

72c20customcamper · 06-01-2021, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by body bolt

What are you using? I need to do my hood.

After I peel off the crappy repaint started with 600 and water worked up to 1500 then buffed with ultra cut compound with a rotory buffer then went to a orbital with swirl remover . Polish then wax all with Maquiars .

As I said peel

body bolt · 06-01-2021, 06:05 PM

My fuel gauge wasn't reading correctly and using a decade box I isolated it to the dash side. Pulled the cluster and found a nut that wasn't quite tight on the sender side of the gauge. I removed the seat to do this and also fixed the seat adjuster wire that kept coming off.

Rich72C10 · 06-03-2021, 01:00 AM

Had my drive shafts and rear end inspected. All in great shape, though they did say the oil in my rear end looked like swamp mud but otherwise no issues to be found. So just needed a new gasket (I did have a very small leak) and filled with new oil!

That was my last major section of my truck to have looked at / worked on since I got her a little over a year ago. Next week, my plan is to drive her to East Texas for the Model A 2021 Texas Tour - my brother wants me to be a chase vehicle.

Anyways, it should be a nice leisurely 300 mile drive going the back way to Kilgore via US Hwy 79.

**Accelo** · 06-03-2021, 01:31 AM

Worked on transmission lines. I am not good at bending lines. I see that Davidf is using the factory truck lines. Great idea. However the lines are different diameters and not sure how one can get The new lines attached to the radiator. Are adapters available? Can you use the same year truck radiator?

Davidf · 06-03-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Accelo

Worked on transmission lines. I am not good at bending lines. I see that Davidf is using the factory truck lines. Great idea. However the lines are different diameters and not sure how one can get The new lines attached to the radiator. Are adapters available? Can you use the same year truck radiator?

Yes, my plan is to use the donor truck lines. But, they still need a lot of work. Have to re-shape to clear the front crossmember. Then, my assumption is that I will need to cut off some portion of the front of the line and either flare to match my aluminum radiator, or make a section of new line and join to donor lines with compression fittings (don't need flare union as pressure is not that high). Time will tell.

05-22-2021, 09:15 PM	#3
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,741	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I feel your pain with that carburetor. You should not be dealing with these issues. I sure hope the place that rebuilt it for you makes it right!

05-22-2021, 09:16 PM	#4
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 Oh I forgot, USPS totally destroyed my anti-rattle belts and vent divider fuzzies. I didn’t need the latter (assumed I needed to supply them). The rubber belts were bowed and the fuzzy belts were usable. So I had to be careful to only remove the fuzzies from the door and leaving the rubber ones in. That was a challenge but it worked. These photos are how postal person left the box at my door today. So it has been a bad few days. I guess I really pissed of the gods somehow! PS: yes I have installed new door belts a few times, bad planning but after I got my last set of seals in I decided I did really need new vents from RogerKoop 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

05-22-2021, 10:54 PM	#5
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 474	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I put down the tailgate, sat on it and had a couple of beers.

05-22-2021, 10:55 PM	#6
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 you my friend had the better idea for your truck! __________________ 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

05-23-2021, 08:47 AM	#7
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 temping... for a 700R4 - if I didn't need a lower rear end too! Plus I have enough problems but I'm likely to regret not coming to visit you (me being in Kyle and all) 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

05-23-2021, 02:16 PM	#8
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 ah, that is cool! I say dress up as Ghost Busters! ... flipped and cropped while I was add it. 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

05-23-2021, 09:31 PM	#9
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 Sprayed some SPI epoxy on my new bed front, tailgate, and rear sill. Much time spent scuffing and cleaning these parts. Went well but I got a small run on the tailgate as I didn't have my new gun set just right at the outset. My fault for being impatient. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

05-24-2021, 06:29 PM	#12
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,623	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Rot work is all done on the cab ,rocker is 80% original . Just a little left to do on the drivers door . Then it’s just finish bodywork 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.

05-24-2021, 08:06 PM	#13
the67Beast Active Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 108	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Just a little more to remove and then the frame is off to power coat shop. Attached Images

05-28-2021, 08:24 AM	#14
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 My brother brought me a 72 C10 Cheyenne truck to go along with mine :-D 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

05-28-2021, 09:39 AM	#15
maverickmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 596	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Swapped over to 5 lug axles, and new wheels & tires. __________________ Die with memories, not dreams. Not to brag, but I don't need alcohol to make really bad decisions. 1969 GMC Short Step Side

05-30-2021, 09:09 PM	#16
Bkndsdl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Irvington, Alabama Posts: 175	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally got around to fabbing up some temporary linkage for the Saginaw swap. __________________ -Mike from Alabama Why do we park on a driveway, and drive on a parkway? Jake - '67 Short Step Dirty Dan - '80 Short Fleet

06-01-2021, 03:22 PM	#17
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 Getting the differential rebuilt tomorrow, and will hopefully have pics to post. Pinion bearing is definitely bad in it. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

06-01-2021, 03:54 PM	#18
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Dropped in an LS... [IMG][/IMG]

06-01-2021, 06:05 PM	#19
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,623	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished up one side of the 68 Golden 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.



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06-03-2021, 01:00 AM	#23
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 Had my drive shafts and rear end inspected. All in great shape, though they did say the oil in my rear end looked like swamp mud but otherwise no issues to be found. So just needed a new gasket (I did have a very small leak) and filled with new oil! That was my last major section of my truck to have looked at / worked on since I got her a little over a year ago. Next week, my plan is to drive her to East Texas for the Model A 2021 Texas Tour - my brother wants me to be a chase vehicle. Anyways, it should be a nice leisurely 300 mile drive going the back way to Kilgore via US Hwy 79. __________________ 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

06-03-2021, 01:31 AM	#24
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,280	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Worked on transmission lines. I am not good at bending lines. I see that Davidf is using the factory truck lines. Great idea. However the lines are different diameters and not sure how one can get The new lines attached to the radiator. Are adapters available? Can you use the same year truck radiator?

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