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Barnfind46 · 03-07-2021, 08:28 PM

Hey Rich, nice to see that your daughter likes your truck! A lot of young folks couldn't care less.

**72 Super** · 03-07-2021, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnfind46

Hey Rich, nice to see that your daughter likes your truck! A lot of young folks couldn't care less.

X2 very cool

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-07-2021, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

X2 very cool

X3, I wish my kids cared. Better yet, I wish they acted human.....

Rich72C10 · 03-07-2021, 11:12 PM

Thanks guys!

She loves old cars and wants an old truck, like a 40s / 50s that has fenders and running boards. But her mom said No!

She is always driving my brothers old Model A cars and trucks when we are at his place in East Texas. She loved that V8 and for the record she is driving it!

She has grown up with them all her life. Well, so did I for that manner. My Dad had a 1930 Ford Coup, but the bug bit my brother real bad. It is what he does for a living working on these old Fords.

While these are Fords (sorry), we have great times in them. Personally, I don't care about the make, a great car is, well a great car!

**allchevy58** · 03-08-2021, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Lookin' GOOD!

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

You truck looks great! And so does the scenery in the background.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

X2, gotta love the high desert!

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Looks good!!! Let the fun begin now!!!

Thanks everyone, probably take some time putting back together, going to take my time. My friend asked if I wanted to borrow a screwdriver to put the first scratch in it before it leaves his place. Pictures are at his place just north of Reno, he has 63 acres.

Rich72C10 · 03-08-2021, 12:11 AM

@allchevy58 I do love that blue, fabulous color scheme!

Sam1968 PNW · 03-08-2021, 08:20 PM

I just started a few weeks ago but today I installed 1 deville tail light housing. I fabbed the housings from my cut down bedside scraps! I’m terrible about figuring out how to add pics btw!

**zicc1835** · 03-08-2021, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam1968 PNW

I just started a few weeks ago but today I installed 1 deville tail light housing. I fabbed the housings from my cut down bedside scraps! I’m terrible about figuring out how to add pics btw!

they look cool you reminded me I have a set that Im not using

...like this?

**allchevy58** · 03-08-2021, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

@allchevy58 I do love that blue, fabulous color scheme!

Thanks Richard, just going back to what it looked like off the showroom floor.

**pjmoreland** · 03-09-2021, 07:57 PM

Getting closer!

Stover93 · 03-09-2021, 08:41 PM

1st trip up the road pretty much assembled . New motor, trans,rear end, steering box, paint. Wish those hood hinges would show up tho! Ran great in any case!

Stover93 · 03-09-2021, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Getting closer!

Looks like the ol Omaha orange isn’t as original or unique as I thought it would be.

**pjmoreland** · 03-09-2021, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Stover93

Looks like the ol Omaha orange isn’t as original or unique as I thought it would be.

Your truck looks great! I really like that color.

Stover93 · 03-09-2021, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Your truck looks great! I really like that color.

Thanks. Is yours the same color? It’s hard to tell from your pic.

**pjmoreland** · 03-09-2021, 08:57 PM

It is 516 Tangier orange, although it was painted 15-20 years ago and has darkened quite a bit. The paint is significantly lighter underneath the trim

v8truckin · 03-09-2021, 08:59 PM

Finally got that leak today!!!! Been chasing a header leak for the past 4 months. Went through 6 sets of gaskets all types aluminum, paper, dbld up, copper, and I kept having the same issue of exhaust coming out the top of the head ports of all ports. My heads are oval and headers are oval...so I thought...? Finally went with some round Cometic graphite metal and they solved the problem ��. I was at a loss of what to do beside buy new headers. Recommend these now to anyone! Also copper leaked like a siv. ��*♂️

Andy4639 · 03-09-2021, 09:02 PM

I ordered some single E trac clips and straps to mount on the Ramp truck for tying down small stuff like bikes & golf carts. I used 3/8" grade 8 bolts threaded into the top of the bed.

v8truckin · 03-10-2021, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

New starter . Couldn't get the rebuilt to work properly

Did ya have to shim it at all?

Davidf · 03-10-2021, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Brocoli Wad

Just a couple small jobs today; washed it. Adjusted the backup light switch and installed a new shift indicator. Fixed the pointer housing a couple of weeks back. Now I need to adjust the linkage so the pointer sits on the correct spot. Worn shifter bowl (I think) allows the pointer to drop down too far right now.
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I assume you have a tilt column and thus able to find the 4-speed shift indicator. I cannot seem to find the same for non-tilt.

Brocoli Wad · 03-10-2021, 05:26 PM

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I assume you have a tilt column and thus able to find the 4-speed shift indicator. I cannot seem to find the same for non-tilt.

No, it’s a non-tilt. It just doesn’t fit securely.

First time it falls out I’m going to give some thought to how to get it in nice and tight, but I’ve been driving her quite a bit and it’s still in position.

It’s not there for me, it’s in there for my wife and whoever else might use it.

72c20customcamper · 03-10-2021, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by v8truckin

Did ya have to shim it at all?

No shim at all . Nice and quite

72c20customcamper · 03-10-2021, 07:19 PM

Put the console in the 72 . Worked out nicely just need to wire it up a aim the curtesy lamps

Greasey Harley · 03-10-2021, 08:00 PM

Drove it, that's what it's for ;-)

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-10-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Put the console in the 72 . Worked out nicely just need to wire it up a aim the curtesy lamps

It looks great! I'm waiting for mine.

**NewBayColony** · 03-11-2021, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Put the console in the 72 . Worked out nicely just need to wire it up a aim the curtesy lamps

Looks great! What color is your truck?

03-07-2021, 08:28 PM	#1901
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Hey Rich, nice to see that your daughter likes your truck! A lot of young folks couldn't care less. __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

03-07-2021, 11:12 PM	#1904
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 Thanks guys! She loves old cars and wants an old truck, like a 40s / 50s that has fenders and running boards. But her mom said No! She is always driving my brothers old Model A cars and trucks when we are at his place in East Texas. She loved that V8 and for the record she is driving it! She has grown up with them all her life. Well, so did I for that manner. My Dad had a 1930 Ford Coup, but the bug bit my brother real bad. It is what he does for a living working on these old Fords. While these are Fords (sorry), we have great times in them. Personally, I don't care about the make, a great car is, well a great car! 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

03-08-2021, 12:11 AM	#1906
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 @allchevy58 I do love that blue, fabulous color scheme! __________________ 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

03-08-2021, 08:20 PM	#1907
Sam1968 PNW Registered User Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Port Orchard, Wa Posts: 14	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I just started a few weeks ago but today I installed 1 deville tail light housing. I fabbed the housings from my cut down bedside scraps! I’m terrible about figuring out how to add pics btw! __________________ -1968 C20 Conversion Under Construction -Son Of A 22 Yr Retired USN E-8/Housewife -Father of 2, Partner To My Love -23 Yr Ship Repair Welder/Fabricator -PNW LMB Kayak Fisherman ”IT IS WHAT IT IS, AINT NOTHIN TO IT BUT TO DO IT SON”

03-09-2021, 07:57 PM	#1910
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,805	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Getting closer! Attached Images

03-09-2021, 08:41 PM	#1911
Stover93 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 127	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 1st trip up the road pretty much assembled . New motor, trans,rear end, steering box, paint. Wish those hood hinges would show up tho! Ran great in any case! Attached Images

03-09-2021, 08:57 PM	#1915
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,805	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter It is 516 Tangier orange, although it was painted 15-20 years ago and has darkened quite a bit. The paint is significantly lighter underneath the trim

03-09-2021, 08:59 PM	#1916
v8truckin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: California Posts: 21	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally got that leak today!!!! Been chasing a header leak for the past 4 months. Went through 6 sets of gaskets all types aluminum, paper, dbld up, copper, and I kept having the same issue of exhaust coming out the top of the head ports of all ports. My heads are oval and headers are oval...so I thought...? Finally went with some round Cometic graphite metal and they solved the problem ��. I was at a loss of what to do beside buy new headers. Recommend these now to anyone! Also copper leaked like a siv. ��*♂️ Attached Images

03-09-2021, 09:02 PM	#1917
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I ordered some single E trac clips and straps to mount on the Ramp truck for tying down small stuff like bikes & golf carts. I used 3/8" grade 8 bolts threaded into the top of the bed. 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.

03-10-2021, 07:19 PM	#1922
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,642	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put the console in the 72 . Worked out nicely just need to wire it up a aim the curtesy lamps 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.

03-10-2021, 08:00 PM	#1923
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 898	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Drove it, that's what it's for ;-) __________________ Insert clever text here:



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