What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

[paul blair]

I found the water leak in fire wall cowling. Had to use a Greenlee hole cutter (4in. hole) in upper cowl for access. Cleaned, treated rust and used 3M 8300 seam sealer to bridge the leak. The old seam sealer was a foam type material. No leaks now..

[Accelo]

Tested my AM radio. Hasn't' be turned on in over 25 years. Works perfectly!

Years ago A coworker at fiber sunk his truck in the Columbia river while launching his boat. A diver was required to attach a line so they could drag it out from 50 feet of water. He got it all running again. But the radio didn't work. A month later the radio started working again. I guess they are tough!

[Jiggers72-GMC]

Accelo, that's a good one about the radio, hehehe ....... great work on your trucks guys, looking good.
30772 & Zellway, good to see them on the road again.

[Davidf]

Installed a Borgeson steering box. My original type Saginaw box was not worn out, but started leaking slightly shortly after completing the LS swap.

Let me tell you, the Borgeson 3 turns lock to lock box is a major improvement. The box requires a square body rag joint (steering coupler).

[Already Gone]

Originally Posted by Davidf

Installed a Borgeson steering box. My original type Saginaw box was not worn out, but started leaking slightly shortly after completing the LS swap.

Let me tell you, the Borgeson 3 turns lock to lock box is a major improvement. The box requires a square body rag joint (steering coupler).

I have one of those in the box to be put on in the Spring and bought their rag joint too. I also bought their Power Steering pump and hoses.. I was hoping someone would post their experience with the Borgeson box.

[KW5413]

Installed new passenger side window. All the advice / videos here were a great help providing a birds-view. I'm really glad to have had that.

The problem we had is the truck is a full on custom with aftermarket Power windows that had its own set of original installation problems we had to deal with. One of the things you have to deal with when buying someone else's build. Which, I don't have a problem with...you just have to accept to go with the flow.

Next up is to pull the panel on the driver's side window and fix up that install...before that glass breaks :0

[Chevys4life]

Finally getting this interior to look like something. Installed my rebuilt instrument cluster, dash pad, AM radio and new steering wheel. It is always something when you make changes. Now I need to figure out why the cluster lights aren't working and try to figure out how to get the horn contact button to work.

[zellway]

Finally got some a/c now that it’s not the weather to enjoy it

[old51sedan]

Looks great, I'm just finishing up doing mine also. I wish I had gotten the 3 buttons for the controls now. Did you happen to install your glove box yet, kinda scares me to think about pushing it in there, afraid it might break?

[zellway]

Originally Posted by old51sedan

Looks great, I'm just finishing up doing mine also. I wish I had gotten the 3 buttons for the controls now. Did you happen to install your glove box yet, kinda scares me to think about pushing it in there, afraid it might break?

glove box went in okay. it has some cuts in it to let you fold the top in a bit. overall it was not too bad. I have seen some people not put the side in. I decide to place it in just like the old cardboard one was. Its not too bad.

[Jiggers72-GMC]

Nicely done Erik, how long did it take you to install the whole ac package ???

[zellway]

Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

Nicely done Erik, how long did it take you to install the whole ac package ???

I have only done the interior part of the install and heater hoses. I would say it was about 5 or 6 hours. I took my time to line it all up and clean up some under the dash so I might have been able to knock it out faster.

[NoStopN]

Erik, I'm guessing those 3 rotary dials can't be removed from that panel?

[zellway]

Originally Posted by NoStopN

Erik, I'm guessing those 3 rotary dials can't be removed from that panel?

This was a optional control vintage air offers. The kit comes with what you need if you want to keep the stock controls. I did the same thing in my suburban. It free's up a ton of room under the dash and makes running hoses and wires much cleaner.

[Rich72C10]

There was another post talking about woodgrain decals and someone posted about www.repops.com (had to buy from JEGS). I talked to a nice fellow about the trim, which comes in a pack of 2 at 12’ in length and 1.6875” wide.

I am going to use that 12x1 stuff for my bed rails, since I am still not pleased with what I got off of eBay (though I am sure the guy that made them did his best). But I'll need to find a vinyl pro to cut them down and apply them to my rails, Lord knows I wouldn't be able to cut/trim them without F'n them up.

While I was at it, I bought their glovebox and dash cluster woodgrain overlay decals. I applied the glovebox one a bit ago. For the door latch hole and all around to the edges, I used my Dad's very good hair dryer that has to be a zillion years old (it nearly puts out heat like a heat gun). When he passed away, I actually made a point to get that dryer out of his garage because I knew it was a good sub for a heat gun! (Thanks Dad and miss you)

The dash is going to be a bit more fun. Soon as you lay it down, it basically becomes one with what you are laying it on (or at least with my glovebox that is what happened).


629-CT140 1967-72 Chevrolet C-10 Woodgrain Glovebox Door

629-CT139 1969-72 G.M. Pickup All Inst Bezel With Gauges
629-CT145 1967-72 G.M All Woodgrain Insert

Edit:
Now the woodgrain decal is applied to instrument panel. Though I didn't get it perfectly on but I think I can live with it.

[Jiggers72-GMC]

The woodgrain looks fantastic from here Richard, very well done man.

[Rich72C10]

Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

The woodgrain looks fantastic from here Richard, very well done man.

Thank you Jiggers - finally got to drive around after replacing my starter a little while ago. It really changes the feel inside of the cab.

I also got myself a fully chrome tailgate handle from Auto Metal Direct (it is where I actually bought my tailgate from). Sadly I didn't notice my ship to was still setup for my brother to pick up the freight shipping for the replacement tailgate - so I'll have to wait extra time before I'll get it.

[Rich72C10]

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Thank you Jiggers - finally got to drive around after replacing my starter a little while ago. It really changes the feel inside of the cab.

I also got myself a fully chrome tailgate handle from Auto Metal Direct (it is where I actually bought my tailgate from). Sadly I didn't notice my ship to was still setup for my brother to pick up the freight shipping for the replacement tailgate - so I'll have to wait extra time before I'll get it.

Got my new chrome tailgate handle installed. It was a LOT easier getting the handle out and the new one in - I really expected it to be a chore. While it seems a little uneven on the passenger side (when looking from the top into the tailgate) it is a straight as I could get it. The one I took out, which was new from GMCPauls's gave my brother all kinds of problems. Even with the washers he welded on, it barely cleared the upper Trim. Which is why I couldn't get the SS Handle cover on, then it wouldn't clear the upper Trim at all.

I also found my driver side hinges came loose and allowing that side to slop around a little, so got that all tighten up. Then on the passenger side, the upper tongue thingy was dragging into the bed slot, one or two taps with BFH fix that.

It's like an all new tailgate, pretty chrome handle that isn't dragging, the bed closes much easier and doesn't move/wiggle.

[Peanut74]

I got my DIY window regulators and OEM style handle switches. Now on to the rear speaker box now. Need to make some grills for the speakers.

[BigBird05]

Originally Posted by Peanut74

I got my DIY window regulators and OEM style handle switches. Now on to the rear speaker box now. Need to make some grills for the speakers.

Where did you get your handle switches?

[Accelo]

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Got my new chrome tailgate handle installed. It was a LOT easier getting the handle out and the new one in - I really expected it to be a chore. While it seems a little uneven on the passenger side (when looking from the top into the tailgate) it is a straight as I could get it. The one I took out, which was new from GMCPauls's gave my brother all kinds of problems. Even with the washers he welded on, it barely cleared the upper Trim. Which is why I couldn't get the SS Handle cover on, then it wouldn't clear the upper Trim at all.

I had the same, hitting issue, with my handle. Where did you get the Chrome one. It it fits it's better than the one I have.

[Rich72C10]

Originally Posted by Accelo

I had the same, hitting issue, with my handle. Where did you get the Chrome one. It it fits it's better than the one I have.

Auto Metal Direct, made by TriPlus - which I think is the same peeps that made my tailgate. It is totally different fit than the one I got from GMCPauls - my bother had to tack on washer on that one to get it to clear at all.

SKU: 927-4067-3C – Qty: 1 – Price(ea): (USD) $55.79
Item: Tailgate Handle (Chrome) - 67-72 Chevy GMC C/K Fleetside Pickup Suburban; 69-72 Blazer Jimmy

[Rich72C10]

Thank you!

I didn't pull the dash (like I did the glovebox door) and dropped down the steering wheel - which is why it didn't go smoothy. While its a bit of a cheat not being a Cheyenne Super, I been pining for this woodgrain upgrade. It really changes the feel inside the cab. Too bad I can't get the chrome cover on my tailgate handle (when you put it on the handle it won't clear the door, no matter what adjustment we do).

Though all I can do ATM is sit in my cab in the garage to enjoy the fruits of my work, as my starter went kaput after my posting yesterday.

For a bit now the starter has been making an odd noise and now it sounds God awful. I only got it back in February 2021 from Rock Auto (AC Delco Gold) and a warranty replacement is on its way. I am really bummed out right now. The AC Delco Gold was support to be the best to get (aside from getting a mini-starter).

[sellersrodshop]

Finally finished up my spare cowl that I filled the vents in to keep out all of the leaves & crap from the trees. Since I moved to the sticks, cleaning the vents out is a bi monthly chore...

[67C10Step]

Got the nose up, oil drained, filter removed, and flywheel cover removed. I know the oil pan gasket is leaking but found the oil plug and filter leaking as well. Think the filter may be the adapter for spin on filters leaking. No telling how long it’s been on the engine.
Thought the rear main was leaking but first inspection I don’t see that but the pan is leaking badly pretty much all the way around.
Pulling exhaust to get the pan off tomorrow.