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BRL · 06-27-2021, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cab4word67

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That is so cool!

Have you done a post on that tilt front end yet?

Pop the hood, climb over the radiator and be all crunched up working on your engine...naw, just tilt the works and stand beside the engine.

I think this old guy would appreciate that.

You could even use the front wheel as a chair.

**davischevy** · 06-27-2021, 10:55 AM

After recalibrating the POA, I charged the AC on Mean Green with 134A.

I took momma for a test drive and everybody is happy.

Davidf · 06-27-2021, 11:00 AM

Finished all under hood wiring on the LS swap. Attention now turned to getting a/c connected with ls compressor, and switch to accumulator/orifice tube/r134a.

body bolt · 06-27-2021, 01:30 PM

Replaced the fuel pump and installed a phenolic insulator along with it.

cab4word67 · 06-28-2021, 10:26 PM

58 days, almost done bringing her down to the weeds, Sure looks good. Still need to adjust the hood some.

cab4word67 · 06-28-2021, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRL

That is so cool!

Have you done a post on that tilt front end yet?

Pop the hood, climb over the radiator and be all crunched up working on your engine...naw, just tilt the works and stand beside the engine.

I think this old guy would appreciate that.

I used the 17x40s as chairs abd now i can sit on these little one just the same.
You could even use the front wheel as a chair.

The tilt, had it for 40 years just to find the engine with the lift. Now I can trip over it. The door handles will be next. You can see my 70s 3 turn TA steering box in this picture. I did that before "IDIDIT" was even a name. linked it to a 70s Eldorado telescopic tilt and added a corvette wheel, all in the late 70s. Even the power brakes is out of a 76 K20. Back then we made stuff work.

body bolt · 06-29-2021, 10:10 AM

Put a Mr. Gasket insulator between the manifold and Quadrajet. It was too cool yesterday to know if this cures the hot idle problem.

KQQL IT · 06-29-2021, 09:29 PM

New tint and new rubber gasket.
The lower corner wasn't as nice as I'd liked.

**allchevy58** · 07-05-2021, 11:54 PM

Took hood and fenders off to install front fender seals, cleaned up mess from wet sanding truck. Going to get the new windshield and back window installed while there off. Less chance of scratching cowl, hood or fenders.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-06-2021, 12:37 AM

GM sure put on fine vinyl products. 50 years, sometimes the best storage place is on the truck, though I do keep it covered.

**Already Gone** · 07-08-2021, 02:39 PM

Well didn't do it today but took my virgin small block 400 and its crankshaft for machining last week. Getting annxious to get it together and in my truck. Also took valve covers and oil pan for a deep cleaning.

**YellowK5** · 07-08-2021, 05:46 PM

Cool..I just called the machine shop so I can take my 350 in ..I pulled it out of my 72 Blazer. As soon as this one is done I will rebuild the 350 in my C20 long bed. Just need to pull the cam and lifters

CG · 07-08-2021, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

GM sure put on fine vinyl products. 50 years, sometimes the best storage place is on the truck, though I do keep it covered.

I have an NOS black dash pad in a tube somewhere, doesnt look any better than yours.

**Smitty** · 07-08-2021, 06:36 PM

Head up butt. Backed into post this morning. Removed head. Made appt. at body shop and ordered new bumper from Wes.

72Teeroy · 07-08-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

Head up butt. Backed into post this morning. Removed head. Made appt. at body shop and ordered new bumper from Wes.

Ouch man sorry to hear about that

72Teeroy · 07-08-2021, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

Head up butt. Backed into post this morning. Removed head. Made appt. at body shop and ordered new bumper from Wes.

Ouch man sorry to hear about that

67C10Step · 07-08-2021, 09:22 PM

Got my Boyd’s tank and accessories delivered today. Could not help myself but to do a quick fit test. Will try to mount it up this weekend.

cab4word67 · 07-09-2021, 12:07 AM

Drove mine today, god Im lovin this thing now that its down on the ground.

tim_mc · 07-09-2021, 08:08 PM

Just picked up mine from Custom Differentials in Bloomsdale, MO. Jeremy's team upgraded my 12-bolt open diff 3.08 to a 3.42 posi. No more whine and now 2-wheel peel! The old pinion bearing was heading south in a hurry. I can now hear myself think while cruising down the interstate. I also needed new axles. Tomorrow I'll pull the speedo cable on the 700R4 and see what driven gear is in there since my speedo is fast by about 15%. Per the rule, add 1 tooth for every 5% difference if the speedo is faster than actual. Thanks Jeremy!

OregonNed · 07-11-2021, 05:17 AM

Mine just came back from a complete rebuild and upgrade of the differential - went from open carrier 3:08 to Eaton Posi with 3:42 gearing. I also finally received my new vent window assemblies to join my new door windows for that project. going into my 3rd month waiting for new regulators to get this done - hopefully by the end of July.

ChevyGuyNC · 07-11-2021, 01:09 PM

Replaced the high beam kick switch, and adjusted the glovebox door as it wasn't opening without pulling on it.

Up next, after a couple cruise-ins will be the carb rebuild and recharge the AC. Oh and search for an old post that had a link to a twist valve for the heater hose. (Edit- found it, ordered)

KQQL IT · 07-11-2021, 01:37 PM

Washed it in 108° that's enough for me.

67C10Step · 07-13-2021, 09:38 AM

Not today but over the weekend I did manage to get the Boyd's tank in it's permanent home, bed box epoxy primed, assembled, and test fit back on the truck. Run new fuel lines and sending unit wire next.

ChevyGuyNC · 07-13-2021, 05:32 PM

No pics but... decided to disconnect the heater core rather than use the manual shut off valve.... I looked at it and figured even if I have the valve on the engine block side, hot water could still flow from the radiator side into the core and thus into the cab. So I ran from the block to the radiator and left the heater core disconnected. Doubt I'll ever need the heat in FL even in Dec/Jan....

A/C seems to run a whole lot better now.... big test will be running down to Daytona Buccee's tomorrow for a C10 Club FL meet.

Dash lights are all working now too... LED's for illumination, 194 incandescent for the idiot lights.

After the next two events, carb will go to National Carburetors for rebuild. They say 10 days max, and I'm local so... fingers crossed it'll be quick.

Went to the inaugural Caffeine & Octane here in Jax on Saturday. Very cool.

lil hoodlum · 07-14-2021, 02:38 AM

No pics, but on my '68 C20 the ammeter was showing the circuit as discharging. I replaced the alternator with a know good alternator that tested good. No change, so I replaced the voltage regulator with an old one that I had laying around. Ammeter then bounced around from charging to discharging. I then replaced the horn relay and voltage regulator with brand new ones and now showing "charging" for the most part... May look at and replace the 53 year old charging circuit wiring harness next...

06-27-2021, 10:55 AM	#2227
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,834	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter After recalibrating the POA, I charged the AC on Mean Green with 134A. I took momma for a test drive and everybody is happy. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

06-27-2021, 11:00 AM	#2228
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished all under hood wiring on the LS swap. Attention now turned to getting a/c connected with ls compressor, and switch to accumulator/orifice tube/r134a.

06-27-2021, 01:30 PM	#2229
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 Replaced the fuel pump and installed a phenolic insulator along with it.

06-28-2021, 10:26 PM	#2230
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 58 days, almost done bringing her down to the weeds, Sure looks good. Still need to adjust the hood some.

06-29-2021, 10:10 AM	#2232
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 Put a Mr. Gasket insulator between the manifold and Quadrajet. It was too cool yesterday to know if this cures the hot idle problem. Attached Images

06-29-2021, 09:29 PM	#2233
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New tint and new rubber gasket. The lower corner wasn't as nice as I'd liked. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-05-2021, 11:54 PM	#2234
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,436	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took hood and fenders off to install front fender seals, cleaned up mess from wet sanding truck. Going to get the new windshield and back window installed while there off. Less chance of scratching cowl, hood or fenders. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

07-06-2021, 12:37 AM	#2235
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,292	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter GM sure put on fine vinyl products. 50 years, sometimes the best storage place is on the truck, though I do keep it covered. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-08-2021, 02:39 PM	#2236
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 Well didn't do it today but took my virgin small block 400 and its crankshaft for machining last week. Getting annxious to get it together and in my truck. Also took valve covers and oil pan for a deep cleaning. 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

07-08-2021, 05:46 PM	#2237
YellowK5 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Rancho Cucamonga California Posts: 170	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Cool..I just called the machine shop so I can take my 350 in ..I pulled it out of my 72 Blazer. As soon as this one is done I will rebuild the 350 in my C20 long bed. Just need to pull the cam and lifters Attached Images

07-08-2021, 06:36 PM	#2239
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,131	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Head up butt. Backed into post this morning. Removed head. Made appt. at body shop and ordered new bumper from Wes. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

07-08-2021, 09:22 PM	#2242
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 Got my Boyd’s tank and accessories delivered today. Could not help myself but to do a quick fit test. Will try to mount it up this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

07-09-2021, 12:07 AM	#2243
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Drove mine today, god Im lovin this thing now that its down on the ground.

07-09-2021, 08:08 PM	#2244
tim_mc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St Peters, MO Posts: 440	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Just picked up mine from Custom Differentials in Bloomsdale, MO. Jeremy's team upgraded my 12-bolt open diff 3.08 to a 3.42 posi. No more whine and now 2-wheel peel! The old pinion bearing was heading south in a hurry. I can now hear myself think while cruising down the interstate. I also needed new axles. Tomorrow I'll pull the speedo cable on the 700R4 and see what driven gear is in there since my speedo is fast by about 15%. Per the rule, add 1 tooth for every 5% difference if the speedo is faster than actual. Thanks Jeremy! Attached Images __________________ 1967 C20, 350 SBC w/Comp roller cam, 700R4 w/3.42 posi, PS, 4-wheel PDB, Old Air AC & GM Tilt column.

07-11-2021, 05:17 AM	#2245
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 Mine just came back from a complete rebuild and upgrade of the differential - went from open carrier 3:08 to Eaton Posi with 3:42 gearing. I also finally received my new vent window assemblies to join my new door windows for that project. going into my 3rd month waiting for new regulators to get this done - hopefully by the end of July. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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07-11-2021, 01:09 PM	#2246
ChevyGuyNC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 143	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the high beam kick switch, and adjusted the glovebox door as it wasn't opening without pulling on it. Up next, after a couple cruise-ins will be the carb rebuild and recharge the AC. Oh and search for an old post that had a link to a twist valve for the heater hose. (Edit- found it, ordered) __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 350V8, AC, PS, PB, all original 46k survivor Last edited by ChevyGuyNC; 07-11-2021 at 01:54 PM.

07-11-2021, 01:37 PM	#2247
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Washed it in 108° that's enough for me. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-13-2021, 09:38 AM	#2248
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 Not today but over the weekend I did manage to get the Boyd's tank in it's permanent home, bed box epoxy primed, assembled, and test fit back on the truck. Run new fuel lines and sending unit wire next. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

07-13-2021, 05:32 PM	#2249
ChevyGuyNC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 143	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter No pics but... decided to disconnect the heater core rather than use the manual shut off valve.... I looked at it and figured even if I have the valve on the engine block side, hot water could still flow from the radiator side into the core and thus into the cab. So I ran from the block to the radiator and left the heater core disconnected. Doubt I'll ever need the heat in FL even in Dec/Jan.... A/C seems to run a whole lot better now.... big test will be running down to Daytona Buccee's tomorrow for a C10 Club FL meet. Dash lights are all working now too... LED's for illumination, 194 incandescent for the idiot lights. After the next two events, carb will go to National Carburetors for rebuild. They say 10 days max, and I'm local so... fingers crossed it'll be quick. Went to the inaugural Caffeine & Octane here in Jax on Saturday. Very cool. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 350V8, AC, PS, PB, all original 46k survivor

07-14-2021, 02:38 AM	#2250
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter No pics, but on my '68 C20 the ammeter was showing the circuit as discharging. I replaced the alternator with a know good alternator that tested good. No change, so I replaced the voltage regulator with an old one that I had laying around. Ammeter then bounced around from charging to discharging. I then replaced the horn relay and voltage regulator with brand new ones and now showing "charging" for the most part... May look at and replace the 53 year old charging circuit wiring harness next...

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