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OregonNed · 10-28-2015, 08:50 PM

In my truck down time I finally got the new turn signal switch installed. Not a particularly hard job but getting the wires situated inside was a bit of a treat.

OregonNed · 10-30-2015, 12:40 AM

I'm taking advantage of my truck being parked for the winter to do a few projects. Tonight I finished installing a new turn signal switch in my non-tilt column. It went easier than I thought, but I couldn't see any way of feeding the molded, half moon shaped plug through the small opening in the housing. I ended up making a clean cut near the dash connection and resplicing the wires back together. Turned out pretty good I think.

5567Cruiser · 10-30-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I'm taking advantage of my truck being parked for the winter to do a few projects. Tonight I finished installing a new turn signal switch in my non-tilt column. It went easier than I thought, but I couldn't see any way of feeding the molded, half moon shaped plug through the small opening in the housing. I ended up making a clean cut near the dash connection and resplicing the wires back together. Turned out pretty good I think.

Nice splice job Ned,I did the same thing with a tilt column.By the way my truck is not put away ayet as we have weather in the 60's and sunny next week!

VWNate1 · 11-01-2015, 11:49 PM

FWIW ;

I like the sound of a robust engine ~

I often don't run any muffler at all but them I have nearly stock engine .

A crossover on a V configuration engine will always make it run better and mellow out the exhaust bark at the same time .

I can't imagine a rig so low you can drive it but not have space to run a 2 - 1/2" exhaust .

If the pipe gets too close to he bed wood , simply install a sheet metal heat shield like GM did back in the 1940's , it worked perfectly .

colgad · 11-03-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I'm taking advantage of my truck being parked for the winter to do a few projects. Tonight I finished installing a new turn signal switch in my non-tilt column. It went easier than I thought, but I couldn't see any way of feeding the molded, half moon shaped plug through the small opening in the housing. I ended up making a clean cut near the dash connection and resplicing the wires back together. Turned out pretty good I think.

It has been a few years ago but I think I did it by removing the pins from the half moon connector by just depressing the little tab. I wrote down the color and what hole they were in. If I had to do that today I would just take a cell phone photo of it.

BugzC10 · 10-30-2015, 08:04 AM

Swapped out my Flowmaster Super 50s for a pair of Dynomax 17615 Installer Turbo mufflers dumped under the axle. ....Little quieter, but not as quiet as I would like. Don't have the room for a larger muffler without rerouting the pipes..

VWNate1 · 10-30-2015, 08:22 AM

Dumping the exhaust under the bed is always going to be noisy , try full length pipes and enjoy the quietude .

BugzC10 · 10-30-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

Dumping the exhaust under the bed is always going to be noisy , try full length pipes and enjoy the quietude .

Yea...I know....the space I have between the axle and bed is very limited and I don't want to go to a muffler shop to see IF they can make the 2.5" pipes clear.
If I go to a shop, I would probably have them reroute from the headers back.

ole dollor · 10-30-2015, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by VWNate1

Dumping the exhaust under the bed is always going to be noisy , try full length pipes and enjoy the quietude .

what Nate said x2

Bomp · 10-30-2015, 11:15 PM

Working on firewall mod to put the dash back in but make it user friendly when needing to pull it back for maintenance when needed.
Stretched dash with mods in back ground.

Aus69c20 · 10-31-2015, 01:08 AM

Got some new 16x7 steelies and 245/75 tyres for the c20

**Boog** · 10-31-2015, 07:16 AM

That's a real nice looking truck John.

Aus69c20 · 10-31-2015, 08:10 AM

Thanks Boog

BugzC10 · 10-31-2015, 03:12 PM

Swapped out the pair of Dynomax 17615 installer turbo mufflers I just installed back to my Flowmaster Super 50s.

Turns out the turbos we not any quieter than the 50s and sounded crapy at idle and revved. Shipping them back.

In The Ten Ring · 10-31-2015, 05:35 PM

Was able to get more paint off the heater box. I hope I can get it all off and so, return it to OEM grey plastic glory.

sduckworth13 · 10-31-2015, 08:49 PM

Installed my buddy buckets and dash pad.

88fordf150 · 11-01-2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Installed my buddy buckets and dash pad.

Nice!!!

sduckworth13 · 11-01-2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 88fordf150

Nice!!!

Thank you

JJ's Sierra Grande · 11-02-2015, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Installed my buddy buckets and dash pad.

very nice indeed

jethro5333 · 11-02-2015, 08:53 AM

first time out of garage in a long time. more polishing and assembly and it will be ready for a road teat.

VWNate1 · 11-02-2015, 01:32 PM

Two - tone looks sharp! .

OregonNed · 11-02-2015, 03:22 PM

I've had new fender emblems sitting on the bench for a couple of years now, so I decided to change them while my truck is parked. The bed has been pulled and new bed wood is being milled and prepped. I pulled the inner fenders as part of the job, and I am going to have them painted to match my exterior paint.

ole dollor · 11-03-2015, 06:42 PM

[QUOTE=OregonNed;7362541]I've had new fender emblems sitting on the bench for a couple of years now, so I decided to change them while my truck is parked. The bed has been pulled and new bed wood is being milled and prepped. I pulled the inner fenders as part of the job, and I am going to have them painted to match my exterior paint.

Looks great, but thats a lot of work to change emblems good luck on your truck ....

Mac's · 11-03-2015, 09:42 PM

I installed a new dash pad. I used wing nuts because it was awful hard getting the little nuts on!!

Myoldtruck · 11-03-2015, 11:28 PM

While at the local u-pull it yard and browsing, i ran across a 71c20 that was pertty well picked over. i found the original power steering pump and bracket still in place, i have manual steering now. 25.00 dollars and it was all mine.

10-28-2015, 08:50 PM	#1
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II In my truck down time I finally got the new turn signal switch installed. Not a particularly hard job but getting the wires situated inside was a bit of a treat. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

10-30-2015, 12:40 AM	#2
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I'm taking advantage of my truck being parked for the winter to do a few projects. Tonight I finished installing a new turn signal switch in my non-tilt column. It went easier than I thought, but I couldn't see any way of feeding the molded, half moon shaped plug through the small opening in the housing. I ended up making a clean cut near the dash connection and resplicing the wires back together. Turned out pretty good I think. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-01-2015, 11:49 PM	#4
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,658	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II FWIW ; I like the sound of a robust engine ~ I often don't run any muffler at all but them I have nearly stock engine . A crossover on a V configuration engine will always make it run better and mellow out the exhaust bark at the same time . I can't imagine a rig so low you can drive it but not have space to run a 2 - 1/2" exhaust . If the pipe gets too close to he bed wood , simply install a sheet metal heat shield like GM did back in the 1940's , it worked perfectly . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

10-30-2015, 08:04 AM	#6
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Swapped out my Flowmaster Super 50s for a pair of Dynomax 17615 Installer Turbo mufflers dumped under the axle. ....Little quieter, but not as quiet as I would like. Don't have the room for a larger muffler without rerouting the pipes.. __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

10-30-2015, 08:22 AM	#7
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,658	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Dumping the exhaust under the bed is always going to be noisy , try full length pipes and enjoy the quietude . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

10-30-2015, 11:15 PM	#10
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Working on firewall mod to put the dash back in but make it user friendly when needing to pull it back for maintenance when needed. Stretched dash with mods in back ground.

10-31-2015, 01:08 AM	#11
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got some new 16x7 steelies and 245/75 tyres for the c20 Attached Images __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

10-31-2015, 07:16 AM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,459	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II That's a real nice looking truck John. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-31-2015, 08:10 AM	#13
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Thanks Boog __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

10-31-2015, 03:12 PM	#14
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Swapped out the pair of Dynomax 17615 installer turbo mufflers I just installed back to my Flowmaster Super 50s. Turns out the turbos we not any quieter than the 50s and sounded crapy at idle and revved. Shipping them back. __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip. Last edited by BugzC10; 10-31-2015 at 05:46 PM.

10-31-2015, 05:35 PM	#15
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Was able to get more paint off the heater box. I hope I can get it all off and so, return it to OEM grey plastic glory.

10-31-2015, 08:49 PM	#16
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed my buddy buckets and dash pad. Attached Images __________________ Scott

11-02-2015, 08:53 AM	#20
jethro5333 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: deltaville virginia Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II first time out of garage in a long time. more polishing and assembly and it will be ready for a road teat. Attached Images

11-02-2015, 01:32 PM	#21
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,658	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Two - tone looks sharp! . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

11-02-2015, 03:22 PM	#22
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I've had new fender emblems sitting on the bench for a couple of years now, so I decided to change them while my truck is parked. The bed has been pulled and new bed wood is being milled and prepped. I pulled the inner fenders as part of the job, and I am going to have them painted to match my exterior paint. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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11-03-2015, 06:42 PM	#23
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II [QUOTE=OregonNed;7362541]I've had new fender emblems sitting on the bench for a couple of years now, so I decided to change them while my truck is parked. The bed has been pulled and new bed wood is being milled and prepped. I pulled the inner fenders as part of the job, and I am going to have them painted to match my exterior paint. Looks great, but thats a lot of work to change emblems good luck on your truck ....

11-03-2015, 09:42 PM	#24
Mac's Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Crookston Posts: 16	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I installed a new dash pad. I used wing nuts because it was awful hard getting the little nuts on!!

11-03-2015, 11:28 PM	#25
Myoldtruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mohnton pa. Posts: 208	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II While at the local u-pull it yard and browsing, i ran across a 71c20 that was pertty well picked over. i found the original power steering pump and bracket still in place, i have manual steering now. 25.00 dollars and it was all mine.

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