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**pjmoreland** · 09-03-2021, 11:19 AM

Got a new full length exhaust system installed. I removed the old pipes and installed new mid-length headers. Drove to the muffler shop like that. Felt like a big jerk making all that noise early in the morning in my neighborhood. Replaced the old 40 series Flowmasters with 50 series Delta Flow, and now it is significantly more tame, which I find much more enjoyable to drive. Used the stock exhaust hanger locations. The tail pipes are stainless just so they'll stay looking nice. Drilled new holes for the tail pipe hangers to raise them up 1-1/2".

30772 · 09-03-2021, 12:15 PM

Installed windshield - last one I installed was on this truck 35 years ago.... took a minute to remember the process, but got it done without too much difficulty!
Did the rear window a week ago as well

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 09-04-2021, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Got a new full length exhaust system installed. I removed the old pipes and installed new mid-length headers. Drove to the muffler shop like that. Felt like a big jerk making all that noise early in the morning in my neighborhood. Replaced the old 40 series Flowmasters with 50 series Delta Flow, and now it is significantly more tame, which I find much more enjoyable to drive. Used the stock exhaust hanger locations. The tail pipes are stainless just so they'll stay looking nice. Drilled new holes for the tail pipe hangers to raise them up 1-1/2".

looks great, were the pipes custom bent or did you buy the kit someplace ??

**pjmoreland** · 09-04-2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiggers72-GMC

looks great, were the pipes custom bent or did you buy the kit someplace ??

They were custom bent by a local shop

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 09-04-2021, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

They were custom bent by a local shop

Thank you, I was wondering if the Heartbeat kit was any good .....

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-05-2021, 12:25 AM

I learned to polish stainless today, I also learned how inadequate my compressor really is. With cotton and compounds everywhere that combined for the most miserable moments of my life in recent memory.

I get to do another ring soon, the factory could have assembled one of these better and I know just where to find one in my driveway

Poor C20. That truck has paid dividends, I rob from it all the time and near always has what I need. Match made in heaven maybe, I should have known it was special when DMV issued the license plate that reads 400 like the engine badges

Stole the A/C blower tube from it the other day, it's like brand new.

Other than that, I give, how do Power Beams last so long?

lil hoodlum · 09-05-2021, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Got a new full length exhaust system installed. I removed the old pipes and installed new mid-length headers. Drove to the muffler shop like that. Felt like a big jerk making all that noise early in the morning in my neighborhood. Replaced the old 40 series Flowmasters with 50 series Delta Flow, and now it is significantly more tame, which I find much more enjoyable to drive. Used the stock exhaust hanger locations. The tail pipes are stainless just so they'll stay looking nice. Drilled new holes for the tail pipe hangers to raise them up 1-1/2".

I'm really digging your attention to the details on your engine bay. The tower hose clamps are a nice touch!

Question for you, what material is your headers made out of? They look like Hedmanns headers if I'm not mistaken.

Rich72C10 · 09-05-2021, 10:19 AM

Washed up nice for coffee & cars :-)

**pjmoreland** · 09-05-2021, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

I'm really digging your attention to the details on your engine bay. The tower hose clamps are a nice touch!

Question for you, what material is your headers made out of? They look like Hedmanns headers if I'm not mistaken.

Thanks!

The headers are Hedman 62010 mid-length stainless. They fit without any issues.

1968 K20 · 09-08-2021, 04:29 PM

Got the cab painted.

67C10Step · 09-08-2021, 04:37 PM

^^^^LOVE that green and white!

**rustytruck50** · 09-08-2021, 07:32 PM

Got a little time & a little financial boost & Picked up on a 2 year stalled project on Raymond....new trans crossmember for exhaust clearance, new kickdown cable and new brake lines...may get to drive it before the snow comes again!

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 09-09-2021, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968 K20

Got the cab painted.

That's a big step, well done & it looks great, where did the gas tank hole go

1968 K20 · 09-09-2021, 10:47 AM

Thank You and good eye

cab4word67 · 09-09-2021, 10:24 PM

Changed out my 20 yr old glass packs for a set of Thrush Turbo #17715 2.5". I can now think and hear my stereo or talk to the wife while driving. They do have a nice rumble to them while at idle, but are oh so quite at 2500 rpm. This will be the new chapter in the truck. And hey if I want it loud I just flip the switch on the cutouts and you will know Im coming down the street.

Rich72C10 · 09-11-2021, 05:38 PM

Installed my 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks Show Panels from Undercover Innovations. Oh, and to took the time to install the stopper on either side (I had them in stock since spring time).

They look great, other than I didn't need the A/C Panel, as my dryer is no longer in the stock location (I upgraded to R-134 and it is closer to the center). So that hole is for like nothing

**SoCoC10** · 09-11-2021, 06:14 PM

Altitude adjustment done courtesy of new CPP lowering springs and KYB shocks.

cab4word67 · 09-11-2021, 06:54 PM

Thats a sharp looking truck, A+++

**Steeveedee** · 09-11-2021, 10:27 PM

^ Agreed! Doesn't look lowered, so nice job!

BigBird05 · 09-12-2021, 04:23 AM

I like the look. Which springs did you used?

09-13-2021, 08:20 PM

Carb bushings.. it worked out pretty well, I did the six flute 3/8 reamer turned backwards in the drill trick.. saw it on YouTube. Only $25 for reamer and bushings

**TxGary** · 09-13-2021, 08:58 PM

carried my 71 to the muffler shop, new exhaust all the way. Hope to here it run soon.

**allchevy58** · 09-13-2021, 10:49 PM

Tonight I installed the cargo lamp and finished the wing window, side window and weather strip.

**SoCoC10** · 09-13-2021, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBird05

I like the look. Which springs did you used?

Thanks for the kind words fellas!

CPP 3” front w/KYB Excel-G 344068 shocks
and CPP 4” rear with KYB Excel-G 344055 shocks

You could also use your stock front coils and cut one full coil off.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 09-14-2021, 08:12 AM

All Chevy, great work on the truck, nice n neat looking

09-03-2021, 11:19 AM	#2376
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,755	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got a new full length exhaust system installed. I removed the old pipes and installed new mid-length headers. Drove to the muffler shop like that. Felt like a big jerk making all that noise early in the morning in my neighborhood. Replaced the old 40 series Flowmasters with 50 series Delta Flow, and now it is significantly more tame, which I find much more enjoyable to drive. Used the stock exhaust hanger locations. The tail pipes are stainless just so they'll stay looking nice. Drilled new holes for the tail pipe hangers to raise them up 1-1/2". Attached Images

09-03-2021, 12:15 PM	#2377
30772 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: MT Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed windshield - last one I installed was on this truck 35 years ago.... took a minute to remember the process, but got it done without too much difficulty! Did the rear window a week ago as well Attached Images

09-05-2021, 12:25 AM	#2381
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,291	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I learned to polish stainless today, I also learned how inadequate my compressor really is. With cotton and compounds everywhere that combined for the most miserable moments of my life in recent memory. I get to do another ring soon, the factory could have assembled one of these better and I know just where to find one in my driveway Poor C20. That truck has paid dividends, I rob from it all the time and near always has what I need. Match made in heaven maybe, I should have known it was special when DMV issued the license plate that reads 400 like the engine badges Stole the A/C blower tube from it the other day, it's like brand new. Other than that, I give, how do Power Beams last so long? 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

09-05-2021, 10:19 AM	#2383
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 Washed up nice for coffee & cars :-) 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

09-08-2021, 04:29 PM	#2385
1968 K20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 88	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the cab painted. Attached Images

09-08-2021, 04:37 PM	#2386
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 ^^^^LOVE that green and white! __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

09-08-2021, 07:32 PM	#2387
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got a little time & a little financial boost & Picked up on a 2 year stalled project on Raymond....new trans crossmember for exhaust clearance, new kickdown cable and new brake lines...may get to drive it before the snow comes again! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold Last edited by rustytruck50; 09-08-2021 at 07:39 PM.

09-09-2021, 10:47 AM	#2389
1968 K20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 88	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thank You and good eye Attached Images

09-09-2021, 10:24 PM	#2390
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Changed out my 20 yr old glass packs for a set of Thrush Turbo #17715 2.5". I can now think and hear my stereo or talk to the wife while driving. They do have a nice rumble to them while at idle, but are oh so quite at 2500 rpm. This will be the new chapter in the truck. And hey if I want it loud I just flip the switch on the cutouts and you will know Im coming down the street.

09-11-2021, 05:38 PM	#2391
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 Installed my 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks Show Panels from Undercover Innovations. Oh, and to took the time to install the stopper on either side (I had them in stock since spring time). They look great, other than I didn't need the A/C Panel, as my dryer is no longer in the stock location (I upgraded to R-134 and it is closer to the center). So that hole is for like nothing 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

09-11-2021, 06:14 PM	#2392
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,299	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Altitude adjustment done courtesy of new CPP lowering springs and KYB shocks. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

09-11-2021, 06:54 PM	#2393
cab4word67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: portland oregon Posts: 184	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thats a sharp looking truck, A+++

09-11-2021, 10:27 PM	#2394
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,585	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter ^ Agreed! Doesn't look lowered, so nice job! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-12-2021, 04:23 AM	#2395
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I like the look. Which springs did you used?

09-13-2021, 08:20 PM	#2396
jeff74 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Carb bushings.. it worked out pretty well, I did the six flute 3/8 reamer turned backwards in the drill trick.. saw it on YouTube. Only $25 for reamer and bushings Attached Images



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09-13-2021, 08:58 PM	#2397
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,056	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter carried my 71 to the muffler shop, new exhaust all the way. Hope to here it run soon. Attached Images __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

09-13-2021, 10:49 PM	#2398
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 Tonight I installed the cargo lamp and finished the wing window, side window and weather strip. 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

09-14-2021, 08:12 AM	#2400
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter All Chevy, great work on the truck, nice n neat looking __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

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