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Timg1 · 05-31-2015, 06:56 PM

Adjusted carb, traced dual tank lines from tanks thought filters and switches to mechanical pump housing to carb. I found the return hose at mechanical pump had no clamps on it which allowed fuel to leak when I moved it a little. Hopefully this solves my problem of using 1/2 a tank to go 50 miles. If not, I'll be back at it next weekend.
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**WIDESIDE72** · 05-31-2015, 08:45 PM

I finally got all of my original gauges working in my 72 swb stepside! The a meter wasn't working, but I fixed it with a volt gauge conversion from tbone a while back. The temp gauge was the last one giving me fits. Turns out the temp sender was the wrong one. Never moved off cold. Installed sender and works like a charm. It wasn't cheap, but what cha gonna do?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261580097652...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Saclandman · 05-31-2015, 09:21 PM

Got one of the angle strips cut off the bedside today. What a PITA that was. Spot welded on every 2-3 inches. Sawzall wasn't doing the job, so broke out the grinder and ground out the welds. Then bolted down a 4x8 sheet of 3/4" marine grade plywood for a temporary bed. Now my bed won't bounce around as a drive down the road.

In The Ten Ring · 05-31-2015, 10:59 PM

Today was terrible. Mom got really sick and I nearly called in the ambulance. Suffice to say, I didn't get much done. I did however, after she was better, get the last of the hood hinge boots rust treated (NAPA) and the new 50 gallon electrolysis tank finished. I hope to try it out in 2 days, once the weather clears.

**robgmaddux** · 05-31-2015, 11:25 PM

My cab and front clip went from primer to paint today.

cooperhw · 06-01-2015, 01:55 PM

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My cab and front clip went from primer to paint today.

MAN that dude is looking sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

**robgmaddux** · 06-01-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

MAN that dude is looking sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

Thanks feels good to get a little done

EvanR · 06-01-2015, 03:48 AM

Finished the installing of my Retrosund Model 2.

zellway · 06-01-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by EvanR

Finished the installing of my Retrosund Model 2.

Good call on the radio!

Love mine and soon all my rides will get them.

In The Ten Ring · 06-01-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EvanR

Finished the installing of my Retrosund Model 2.

Is that a manual choke knob to the left of the ignition?

StoningtonQB · 06-01-2015, 03:30 PM

Finally got rid of my rubber fuel line, replaced it with stainless steel and added a regulator and inline gauge. Also finally replaced the parking brake cables and spider gears.

VWNate1 · 06-01-2015, 04:21 PM

Is there a difference between '67 ~ '72 doors ? .

I see lots of un rusted ones with HUGE speaker holes poorly cut and 75 holes for various mirrors in the Junk Yard all the time ....

outdoorsman310 · 06-02-2015, 01:02 AM

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Finally got rid of my rubber fuel line, replaced it with stainless steel and added a regulator and inline gauge. Also finally replaced the parking brake cables and spider gears.

what rear? i need to rebuild my ho52 and put a detroit locker in it but I am having trouble finding parts

VWNate1 · 06-02-2015, 08:34 AM

Towed her home from the paint jail after work yesterday woo hoo !

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Lots of work to do yet .

jethro5333 · 06-07-2015, 07:34 AM

new wheels for my 67 and sound deadener for the floor before new carpet

Econman · 06-07-2015, 07:57 AM

Would love to see what those Tahoe wheels look like on your 67! Be sure to post pics when you get them on...

**special-K** · 06-02-2015, 09:32 AM

Yesterday I pulled the front brakes down to the knuckles. I'll pick up one rotor, a pair of loaded calipers, and seals later today, clean and inspect bearings, pack, and put back together. I wish I could pull the front springs and replace with 4" lift, but need the truck for a job this week. I expect to do the springs and shocks this month

Ol 67 C10 · 06-02-2015, 11:03 AM

Drivers side rust is gone, now onto passenger side!

VWNate1 · 06-02-2015, 11:17 AM

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when I arrived at the shop .

Pushing her out side :

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Looks pretty good to me ! :

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VWNate1 · 06-02-2015, 11:20 AM

He went way overboard on the new hard Southern Pine bed wood :

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VWNate1 · 06-02-2015, 11:24 AM

He kept giving me excuses , lies and changing stories about where the heck were my SEVEN original hub caps but there they were :

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Plus # 7 he was struggling to mask off for painting :
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How the heck do you guys do these anyway ? .

My original painted 1969 Cag Cap was there Friday , gone yesterday and he just looked away when I asked him where the f#^! it was after he'd sworn he'd paint it for me .

In The Ten Ring · 06-03-2015, 04:16 PM

VWNate: your truck looks great! Glad you found your original hubcaps....are you going to have the blue and black colors added?

I found out my new electrolysis tank still has a leak

but I have sprayed on some more rubberized coating. I also turned the grill bolts and lag screws on the wire wheel and have those "curing" with NAPA Rust Treatment.

Saclandman · 06-02-2015, 11:20 AM

Looks great, Nate!

**special-K** · 06-03-2015, 05:40 PM

A sign painter, someone who can hand letter, is a good place to go for detail painting

VWNate1 · 06-03-2015, 05:42 PM

Thanx !

05-31-2015, 06:56 PM	#1
Timg1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 5	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Adjusted carb, traced dual tank lines from tanks thought filters and switches to mechanical pump housing to carb. I found the return hose at mechanical pump had no clamps on it which allowed fuel to leak when I moved it a little. Hopefully this solves my problem of using 1/2 a tank to go 50 miles. If not, I'll be back at it next weekend. Posted via Mobile Device

05-31-2015, 08:45 PM	#2
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I finally got all of my original gauges working in my 72 swb stepside! The a meter wasn't working, but I fixed it with a volt gauge conversion from tbone a while back. The temp gauge was the last one giving me fits. Turns out the temp sender was the wrong one. Never moved off cold. Installed sender and works like a charm. It wasn't cheap, but what cha gonna do? http://www.ebay.com/itm/261580097652...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

05-31-2015, 09:21 PM	#3
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got one of the angle strips cut off the bedside today. What a PITA that was. Spot welded on every 2-3 inches. Sawzall wasn't doing the job, so broke out the grinder and ground out the welds. Then bolted down a 4x8 sheet of 3/4" marine grade plywood for a temporary bed. Now my bed won't bounce around as a drive down the road. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

05-31-2015, 10:59 PM	#4
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 Today was terrible. Mom got really sick and I nearly called in the ambulance. Suffice to say, I didn't get much done. I did however, after she was better, get the last of the hood hinge boots rust treated (NAPA) and the new 50 gallon electrolysis tank finished. I hope to try it out in 2 days, once the weather clears.

05-31-2015, 11:25 PM	#5
robgmaddux Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Coram Montana Posts: 69	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II My cab and front clip went from primer to paint today. Attached Images __________________ My build thread! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665907

06-01-2015, 03:48 AM	#8
EvanR Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Jacksonville NC. Posts: 10	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finished the installing of my Retrosund Model 2. Attached Images __________________ If it works, don't fix it.

06-01-2015, 03:30 PM	#11
StoningtonQB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CT Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Finally got rid of my rubber fuel line, replaced it with stainless steel and added a regulator and inline gauge. Also finally replaced the parking brake cables and spider gears.

06-01-2015, 04:21 PM	#12
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,628	Cab Doors Is there a difference between '67 ~ '72 doors ? . I see lots of un rusted ones with HUGE speaker holes poorly cut and 75 holes for various mirrors in the Junk Yard all the time .... __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

06-02-2015, 08:34 AM	#14
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,628	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Towed her home from the paint jail after work yesterday woo hoo ! . Lots of work to do yet . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

06-07-2015, 07:34 AM	#15
jethro5333 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: deltaville virginia Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II new wheels for my 67 and sound deadener for the floor before new carpet Attached Images

06-07-2015, 07:57 AM	#16
Econman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 362	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Would love to see what those Tahoe wheels look like on your 67! Be sure to post pics when you get them on...

06-02-2015, 09:32 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yesterday I pulled the front brakes down to the knuckles. I'll pick up one rotor, a pair of loaded calipers, and seals later today, clean and inspect bearings, pack, and put back together. I wish I could pull the front springs and replace with 4" lift, but need the truck for a job this week. I expect to do the springs and shocks this month __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-02-2015, 11:03 AM	#18
Ol 67 C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fulks Run, VA Posts: 206	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Drivers side rust is gone, now onto passenger side! Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside C10 400 SBC/Turbo 350/Posi 62 Impala SS (Clone) 350 SBC/4 Speed/3:36 Posi Rear 2003 Silverado Crew Cab (Black) 2500 HD 4x4/6.0L/Auto/Posi

06-02-2015, 11:17 AM	#19
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,628	Home Again Here's a few pix : when I arrived at the shop . Pushing her out side : Looks pretty good to me ! : __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

06-02-2015, 11:20 AM	#20
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,628	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II He went way overboard on the new hard Southern Pine bed wood : On the way home , rush hour on the freeway ~ __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH



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06-02-2015, 11:24 AM	#21
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,628	The Painter He kept giving me excuses , lies and changing stories about where the heck were my SEVEN original hub caps but there they were : Plus # 7 he was struggling to mask off for painting : Attachment 1410811 How the heck do you guys do these anyway ? . My original painted 1969 Cag Cap was there Friday , gone yesterday and he just looked away when I asked him where the f#^! it was after he'd sworn he'd paint it for me . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

06-03-2015, 04:16 PM	#22
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 VWNate: your truck looks great! Glad you found your original hubcaps....are you going to have the blue and black colors added? I found out my new electrolysis tank still has a leak but I have sprayed on some more rubberized coating. I also turned the grill bolts and lag screws on the wire wheel and have those "curing" with NAPA Rust Treatment. Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 06-03-2015 at 06:00 PM.

06-03-2015, 05:40 PM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II A sign painter, someone who can hand letter, is a good place to go for detail painting __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-03-2015, 05:42 PM	#25
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,628	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Thanx ! __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

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