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Old 10-22-2014, 08:51 PM   #176
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Have you given any thought to replacing the damaged bedside?
I had made mention of it before but you didn't comment.
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Old 10-22-2014, 08:57 PM   #177
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Have you given any thought to replacing the damaged bedside?
I had made mention of it before but you didn't comment.
Yes, eventually. Going to make the truck mechanically sound before cosmetic repairs. Getting the bench seat re-done and fixing the fuel gauge take priority.
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Old 10-23-2014, 07:57 PM   #178
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Some video of the new exhaust

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Old 10-23-2014, 08:55 PM   #179
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

It looks and sounds good.
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Old 10-24-2014, 01:14 PM   #180
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Not what I was hoping to find, but I just noticed some oil on the flywheel cover. Going to have to investigate a little further.
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Old 10-31-2014, 08:37 PM   #181
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I have discovered my bench seat is not comfortable at all and must be fixed. I also discovered the seat cover I have is an upgrade "Deluxe" cloth trim option, and not readily available as a reproduction part. I thought about going with a stock repro cover from LMC or Brothers, but I don't think I want to sit on black vinyl on 105 degree summer days.

I sent this pic to SMS Auto Fabrics today, and they are shipping me some upholstery samples.
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Old 10-31-2014, 09:39 PM   #182
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

I did the same thing a long while back, contacted SMS and they sent samples.
Unfortunately, their samples didn't match my original's color like I had hoped.
Since yours is black in tone, maybe it'd be a perfect match.

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Old 10-31-2014, 09:56 PM   #183
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I did the same thing a long while back, contacted SMS and they sent samples.
Unfortunately, their samples didn't match my original's color like I had hoped.
Since yours is black in tone, maybe it'd be a perfect match.

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What did it cost you to have the seat cover made? Was it done by TruckSeats?
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Old 10-31-2014, 11:33 PM   #184
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Not a seat cover, original. I have a tear on the driver's side.
The camera picks up the dirtier spots but can't see it with the naked eye.
I decided not to try and recover it. I'll try and find a good slip cover instead.
Of course, I can't find one of those either (good quality). Might have one made.

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Old 10-31-2014, 11:49 PM   #185
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Heck yeah, engine and exhaust looking real sharp
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Old 11-01-2014, 12:02 AM   #186
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Turned the key, got it to run smooth and the timing set pretty quick. Noticed quite a bit of smoke and shut it off.
Could have been the paint burning off. How's it running today?
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Old 11-01-2014, 12:43 AM   #187
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Thanks, I'm very happy with the engine & exhaust. Runs good, no smoke. Just had to break it in.

The seat, brakes, and fuel gauge are at the top of my list of things to fix for now.
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Old 11-02-2014, 05:40 PM   #188
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I unplugged the tan wire from the fuse panel and the fuel gauge moved past full, so I suspect the sending unit in the tank is probably the problem. Brothers has them on sale, so I just ordered one.
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Old 11-04-2014, 08:28 PM   #189
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Ok, so here's my truck "to-do list" (not in any order):

** 23700 miles - change oil **
Try to make shifter work better
Fix instrument lights
Fix fuel gauge
Find local expert help to tune-up engine to ideal
Inspect/fix brakes
Replace shocks
Remove trailer brake
Replace fuel pump (just discovered I accidentally put on a big block fuel pump!)
Get seat reupholstered
Replace vinyl floor
Replace door window seals
Clean/service rear differential (see what gears are there)
Check trailer wiring
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Old 11-05-2014, 05:04 PM   #190
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

My truck has a working fuel gauge! The old float was full of gas, and the needle never moved. Now I can leave town if I have to!
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Old 11-05-2014, 05:11 PM   #191
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Oh yeah a working gas gauge is a must have when going out of town.
I'm glad to hear it was something easy to fix.
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Old 11-05-2014, 07:24 PM   #192
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Awesome build and thread! Loving the ram horns and crate engine, although premature, I am shopping crates as well.
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Old 11-05-2014, 09:26 PM   #193
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Cool truck. I really enjoyed reading about it. Keep at it.
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Old 11-06-2014, 01:43 AM   #194
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Re: jimbosprint 1972 C20 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Thanks rusty76 and Jahloha! It's been a fun project, I love driving it, and there's lots more to do still. I hope to someday take it completely apart for a full restoration.
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Old 11-07-2014, 12:06 PM   #195
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I heard what sounded like some engine knock yesterday on a trip up to the disc golf course. I think I accidentally moved my timing with the air cleaner. I wish the air cleaner or distributor was just a tiny bit smaller because the bottom lid barely touches the closest plug wire on the HEI. I bent the air cleaner a bit to help, but it still touches.

I guess I'll have to be more careful in the future, and make sure the distributor is held down more securely.
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Old 11-07-2014, 05:56 PM   #196
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So I don't think it was knocking. More likely this big crack in the exhaust manifold.
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Old 11-07-2014, 06:32 PM   #197
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Well darn.
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Old 11-07-2014, 07:10 PM   #198
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I'm gonna try the cheap ($46 shipped each) Ebay exhaust manifolds and see how that goes.
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Old 11-10-2014, 12:59 PM   #199
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I replaced the driver side front brake rotor and pads yesterday. Gonna try to borrow an air compressor and impact gun for the passenger side to make taking the wheel off a lot easier. I'm sore from doing it by hand yesterday.

I'll post some pics after I get the other side done.
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Old 11-10-2014, 04:11 PM   #200
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I replaced the driver side front brake rotor and pads yesterday. Gonna try to borrow an air compressor and impact gun for the passenger side to make taking the wheel off a lot easier. I'm sore from doing it by hand yesterday.

I'll post some pics after I get the other side done.
Being sore from work is a good thing it means you are building muscle, soon you will be able to do that work and it won't bother you, just eat protein after you work.
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