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body bolt · 06-14-2021, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Dash repair done . A/C vents cut in , firewall shaved and smoothed , getting closer to paint .

You do good work.

Rich72C10 · 06-13-2021, 05:54 PM

Made it back from my East Texas trip today, which was my first long ride. I put just under 2k miles on her between Thursday and today (Sunday). Overall MPG a little over 12 mpg for the whole trip! She ran like a dream. In between Kilgore and Kyle, more or less cruised 70~75. When punching it to pass a slow moving semi truck, I'd be just touching 90!

The only bit of trouble I had was was the blower fan switch. On my last fill up (60 miles from home), I had a hard time getting the fan to kick in. I knew it was being a bit flaky but let it slip my mind to get the fan switch replaced. The A/C had been pretty much blowing on high or one step down. One thing, I am glad I got my tint before taking the trip!

body bolt · 06-13-2021, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

The only bit of trouble I had was was the blower fan switch.

Yeah, the blower switches suck. For a long time after my switch connector melted I had been using a HD toggle switch hanging under the dash that switched it to high only.

cab4word67 · 06-13-2021, 10:57 PM

Well I got the new upper control arms installed today. Got all the newly made hinge parts blasted and are in the hot tank tell tomorrow, pics to come. Yesterday I got the rear brake line installed with the needed mods and cleaned the inside on the box. So much to do. hood came off today so we can install the motor Monday, then check driveline for leingh and dif angle. Ordered the wheels too.

67C10Step · 06-14-2021, 09:03 PM

Grumpy,
My firewall is not the worst but will need some attention. I like the looks of yours and may go that exact route when I pull the trigger on a full paint job. I'm no skilled welder but I make up for it in grinding wheels and patience.

Recently for me it's just been scuffing and priming, scuffing and priming.

OregonNed · 06-18-2021, 04:15 AM

My granddaughter and I doing a little truck bonding. I swear she thinks this will be hers someday!

**pjmoreland** · 06-18-2021, 05:47 PM

Replaced the Precision vent window seals I installed a few months ago with NOS seals. Took me about 6 hours per door, but it was totally worth it to get rid of the whistling wind noise caused by the Precision seals. I'll be happy if I don't have to disassemble my doors again anytime soon.

Rich72C10 · 06-18-2021, 05:56 PM

Ha! I know how you feel, though went with replacements from RogerKoop! Makes me wonder what seals he uses. But I kind of bummed about the new repo glass but it is scratch free.

When I washed my truck a few days ago, not one drop of water made it through the doors/windows! I am sealed up good!

Great job pjmoreland!

**pjmoreland** · 06-18-2021, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Ha! I know how you feel, though went with replacements from RogerKoop! Makes me wonder what seals he uses.

When I washed my truck a few days ago, not one drop of water made it through the doors/windows! I am sealed up good!

Those dang strips that clip to the door are such a pain!

**70cst** · 06-21-2021, 09:12 AM

Won a trophy

72c20customcamper · 06-23-2021, 03:39 PM

Got the springs for my 68 Golden 3” front drop 4” rear . Going to install the fronts today or tomorrow using the factory spindles to decide if I want it any lower before the conversion to disc.

**3757chevy** · 06-23-2021, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Got the springs for my 68 Golden 3” front drop 4” rear . Going to install the fronts today or tomorrow using the factory spindles to decide if I want it any lower before the conversion to disc.

Nice Mark .Where did you get your springs?

72c20customcamper · 06-24-2021, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Nice Mark .Where did you get your springs?

Fronts are western chassis the rears are ccp HD units . Let's me keep the weight capacity even though I dont load them up figure it couldnt hurt. Summit was the best place free shipping and the are usually at my door in 2 days

Rich72C10 · 06-18-2021, 06:10 PM

preaching to the choir pjmoreland!

**Steeveedee** · 06-18-2021, 09:40 PM

I found the wing window gaskets among the stuff that my FiL had in the garage. Purchased long before he died, 14 years ago from the looks of them. They do seem pliable, though. Hmm...need a place to park the truck inside while that gets done, if ever.

**Smitty** · 06-18-2021, 10:01 PM

Ordered calipers, rotors, bearings, seals, wheel cylinders, shoes, and everything else needed for a complete brake jog. Next weeks project. Looking to stop on the proverbial dime and get 9 cents change. Much safer ride than it currently is.

**Canuckvetter** · 06-20-2021, 11:46 AM

Replaced my water pump. This one sprung a leak.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1624203661

**Already Gone** · 06-20-2021, 03:36 PM

Fed Ex Ground dropped of this last needed piece from Summit Racing for my front end rebuild.

lil hoodlum · 06-21-2021, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

Replaced my water pump. This one sprung a leak.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1624203661

Awe jeez, what happened to that poor water pump?

big_al_71 · 06-21-2021, 09:06 AM

Cleaned it really good for a cars and coffee event in Miami in two weeks

**paul blair** · 06-21-2021, 09:13 AM

Looks better this way..........

Kootenay64 · 06-21-2021, 12:28 PM

Took him to dip his toes (and mine) in the river...

Davidf · 06-21-2021, 01:09 PM

Making progress on the LS swap into my '71
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body bolt · 06-21-2021, 02:44 PM

Man, that looks nice!

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Originally Posted by Kootenay64

Took him to dip his toes (and mine) in the river...

**the67Beast** · 06-25-2021, 12:13 AM

Frame media blasted primed and painted. Now time to start rebuilding.

06-13-2021, 05:54 PM	#2
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 Made it back from my East Texas trip today, which was my first long ride. I put just under 2k miles on her between Thursday and today (Sunday). Overall MPG a little over 12 mpg for the whole trip! She ran like a dream. In between Kilgore and Kyle, more or less cruised 70~75. When punching it to pass a slow moving semi truck, I'd be just touching 90! The only bit of trouble I had was was the blower fan switch. On my last fill up (60 miles from home), I had a hard time getting the fan to kick in. I knew it was being a bit flaky but let it slip my mind to get the fan switch replaced. The A/C had been pretty much blowing on high or one step down. One thing, I am glad I got my tint before taking the trip! __________________ 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

06-13-2021, 10:57 PM	#4
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well I got the new upper control arms installed today. Got all the newly made hinge parts blasted and are in the hot tank tell tomorrow, pics to come. Yesterday I got the rear brake line installed with the needed mods and cleaned the inside on the box. So much to do. hood came off today so we can install the motor Monday, then check driveline for leingh and dif angle. Ordered the wheels too.

06-14-2021, 09:03 PM	#5
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 Grumpy, My firewall is not the worst but will need some attention. I like the looks of yours and may go that exact route when I pull the trigger on a full paint job. I'm no skilled welder but I make up for it in grinding wheels and patience. Recently for me it's just been scuffing and priming, scuffing and priming. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

06-18-2021, 04:15 AM	#6
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 My granddaughter and I doing a little truck bonding. I swear she thinks this will be hers someday! Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

06-18-2021, 05:47 PM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,755	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the Precision vent window seals I installed a few months ago with NOS seals. Took me about 6 hours per door, but it was totally worth it to get rid of the whistling wind noise caused by the Precision seals. I'll be happy if I don't have to disassemble my doors again anytime soon. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 06-18-2021 at 05:53 PM.

06-18-2021, 05:56 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 Ha! I know how you feel, though went with replacements from RogerKoop! Makes me wonder what seals he uses. But I kind of bummed about the new repo glass but it is scratch free. When I washed my truck a few days ago, not one drop of water made it through the doors/windows! I am sealed up good! Great job pjmoreland! __________________ 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

06-21-2021, 09:12 AM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Won a trophy Attached Images __________________ 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!

06-23-2021, 03:39 PM	#11
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,626	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the springs for my 68 Golden 3” front drop 4” rear . Going to install the fronts today or tomorrow using the factory spindles to decide if I want it any lower before the conversion to disc. 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.

06-18-2021, 06:10 PM	#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 preaching to the choir pjmoreland! __________________ 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

06-18-2021, 09:40 PM	#15
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,585	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I found the wing window gaskets among the stuff that my FiL had in the garage. Purchased long before he died, 14 years ago from the looks of them. They do seem pliable, though. Hmm...need a place to park the truck inside while that gets done, if ever. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

06-18-2021, 10:01 PM	#16
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Ordered calipers, rotors, bearings, seals, wheel cylinders, shoes, and everything else needed for a complete brake jog. Next weeks project. Looking to stop on the proverbial dime and get 9 cents change. Much safer ride than it currently is. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

06-20-2021, 11:46 AM	#17
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced my water pump. This one sprung a leak. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1624203661 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

06-20-2021, 03:36 PM	#18
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Fed Ex Ground dropped of this last needed piece from Summit Racing for my front end rebuild. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

06-21-2021, 09:06 AM	#20
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Cleaned it really good for a cars and coffee event in Miami in two weeks Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-21-2021, 09:13 AM	#21
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 329	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looks better this way.......... Attached Images



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06-21-2021, 12:28 PM	#22
Kootenay64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Kimberley BC Posts: 58	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took him to dip his toes (and mine) in the river... Attached Images __________________ “The doctor said I wouldn’t get so many nose bleeds if I kept my finger outta there,” - Ralph Wiggum

06-21-2021, 01:09 PM	#23
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06-25-2021, 12:13 AM	#25
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