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Greasey Harley · 03-24-2019, 05:12 AM

Sanded and primed the grill on the 68. decided to paint it matte black instead of white, just to be different.
reinstalled the bright work.
reorganized the parts
...and gave it some love.
Glad to have some warmer weather as my little shop has no heat and uses extension cords for power.

I really love my old '68 C10 and am happy to have the opportunity to wrench on it :-) .
I find it weirdly therapeutic to work on old junk, it makes me think of a simpler time. I don't know why trucks had to get so complicated, I don't understand the need for electronic everything
The newest truck I own is a 1991, and I'm going to sell that soon.(then my newest truck will be a '79 K10)

I really like my old trucks. I think I'll keep running carburetors and points with manual gear boxes. The rest of the world can have all that fancy computerized crap cluttering up their dashboards and distracting them from a beautiful day and a nice drive.
Me?
I'll be rolling around 5mph under the limit, with both windows down ('cuz I ain't got no AC), some classic rock on the radio, and a smile on my face.

**nlped** · 03-24-2019, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greasey Harley

Me?
I'll be rolling around 5mph under the limit, with both windows down ('cuz I ain't got no AC), some classic rock on the radio, and a smile on my face.

I agree with you. But I have to have a/c down here. We have HUMIDITY and I sweat. I’ve been trying to get the family to move up to your area for years because it’s so beautiful. My pops lives in Hayden, ID.

**BC10** · 03-25-2019, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greasey Harley

Sanded and primed the grill on the 68. decided to paint it matte black instead of white, just to be different.
reinstalled the bright work.
reorganized the parts
...and gave it some love.
Glad to have some warmer weather as my little shop has no heat and uses extension cords for power.

I really love my old '68 C10 and am happy to have the opportunity to wrench on it :-) .
I find it weirdly therapeutic to work on old junk, it makes me think of a simpler time. I don't know why trucks had to get so complicated, I don't understand the need for electronic everything
The newest truck I own is a 1991, and I'm going to sell that soon.(then my newest truck will be a '79 K10)

I really like my old trucks. I think I'll keep running carburetors and points with manual gear boxes. The rest of the world can have all that fancy computerized crap cluttering up their dashboards and distracting them from a beautiful day and a nice drive.
Me?
I'll be rolling around 5mph under the limit, with both windows down ('cuz I ain't got no AC), some classic rock on the radio, and a smile on my face.

JustToxic · 03-25-2019, 09:19 AM

Cut the passenger rear corner out of the cab this weekend, all in the name of rust.

**SoCoC10** · 03-25-2019, 11:17 PM

First bath

**72 Super** · 03-30-2019, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCoC10

First bath

Looks good! Do you have any interior and engine compartment shots?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-27-2019, 07:30 PM

Met this guy who lives two miles from me that does ceramic, powder, paint, weld, metal fab. etc. etc. His shop is behind his house with a complete set-up and no expense spared. Anyway, he sent these pics. of my manifolds.

The first pic is of the RH manifold down to metal. I found it in complete ignorance early in my education. I was convinced the RH manifold on my truck was a replacement, because the part number wasn't in sequence with the left

.........At any rate, GM did make a RH manifold that was in sequence (RH 45, LH 46). Same manifold as the more common 353030, only earlier production. Better shape than my 30, so worked out anyhow......Plus they match

cornerstone · 03-27-2019, 11:47 PM

Disassembled front clip, minor rust repair, sanded and primed core support and inner wheel wells.

**3757chevy** · 03-28-2019, 12:05 AM

I installed new hood springs , replaced dimmer switch , and installed brake lever cover.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-29-2019, 08:22 PM

Had these ceramic coated. Zep suggested that early in my ed. and glad to have done it. Early take off heat stove and nice, but you got to get through the rust. He put an extra coat on it, and as stoves go it has a nice heavy feel.

Just for looks, I always wanted the stove and pipe, but with ceramic this and that, I suspect it won't support a divorce choke. Would really like a divorce choke, learn how they work and that, but the parts were missing when I tore this down anyway. So unless you guys can talk me out of it

stove pipe with an elect. choke.

72c20customcamper · 03-30-2019, 06:37 PM

New steering box. And since the right front tire was off I checked the brakes. Everything is new lines cylinder and linings. Also was able to take off the holder screws with just a screw driver. Absolutely no rust on the drum. Checked the other brakes all the same. Was gone over at sometime before I bought it.

66clow · 03-30-2019, 07:58 PM

Laid down some primer

evilokc · 03-30-2019, 09:29 PM

pulled mine out of the garage to make room to fix something broken during my move then pulled it back in. still leaking badly and seems to be really rich. holly carbs are terrible at sitting and maybe ive let it sit to much the last month while I was getting the new house/move done. I will be back to loving it soon enough.

OregonNed · 04-01-2019, 09:02 PM

Yesterday was another beautiful day here in Washington, so I took a cruise, and cleaned her up a bit. I'm starting to use a Go Pro that was given to me for my birthday back in 2013 (practicing for a trip my wife and I are taking to Italy and the Greek Islands in July). Decided to take a walk around video of my truck (that didn't turn out that well), but here it is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sokv63eqAfE

**zicc1835** · 04-01-2019, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

Yesterday was another beautiful day here in Washington, so I took a cruise, and cleaned her up a bit. I'm starting to use a Go Pro that was given to me for my birthday back in 2013 (practicing for a trip my wife and I are taking to Italy and the Greek Islands in July). Decided to take a walk around video of my truck (that didn't turn out that well), but here it is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sokv63eqAfE

beautiful ....

Chris_oz · 04-01-2019, 11:35 PM

I got tired of trying to get my old distributor to run as it should....so I fitted a new HEI unit.

Works perfect and timing curve just as I wanted.
Even the Tach still functions as it should.

Goes so much beter, now it will spin the tyres if you like, or sit on 70mph with ease.

89AKurt · 04-02-2019, 01:29 AM

Got the slotted mags on. The wheels are a whole story unto itself, ever since I got them for the previous '69.

beaterku · 04-02-2019, 03:55 PM

Pulled the trigger and finally ordered all of the fuel and trans lines for my project from Summit. It's been in my cart for a month now. Don't want to rush in to these things.

72c20customcamper · 04-02-2019, 04:48 PM

Toasted my trans in the 72 yesterday. Dont really know what happened. She started chattering on take off then before I got to my place chattered at all shifts. Pulled the pan and it's full of metal. Going to the shop as soon as I replace the trans cooler lines on my 3500 CTD. been putting it off but its leaking real good now.

**Thrill4130** · 04-02-2019, 10:12 PM

I found some newer metal with diamond pattern to fix my window gap issue I had. Stripped the other panels to raw aluminum and will polish later. Now time for the top metal.
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siggyfreud · 04-11-2019, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_oz

I got tired of trying to get my old distributor to run as it should....so I fitted a new HEI unit.

Works perfect and timing curve just as I wanted.
Even the Tach still functions as it should.

Goes so much beter, now it will spin the tyres if you like, or sit on 70mph with ease.

Is that the Amazon unit for like $60-70? I've used it on two builds now and been very pleased with them so far.

Metaldoc · 04-11-2019, 03:56 PM

Drink holder doesn't hold my milk or my Vernors in a cold sleeve and needed a place for the phone.

**RodnRudy** · 04-12-2019, 06:25 PM

Got my short block back from Schmidt Automotive today. I've been chasing a vibration in the GM crate engine every since I've had it. So I had them bore it .030, new domed pistons and new rods and bearings. Had the whole assembly balanced to boot. Old Red ought to run a lot better and have more oomph too boot. Raised compression from 8.5 to 9.4 with the domed pistons.

Metaldoc · 04-12-2019, 11:39 PM

I need more sound up front so I swapped out the old dead speaker for two 4". Then the old dead radio was in the way so, customized. Still need some brackets but it all fits. added another amp just cause.

Ken O. · 04-05-2019, 11:11 AM

I put new LED tailights in the 67 GMC yesterday. Also installed the new led compatible flasher. Boy does that make a difference! I got new amber LED bulbs for the front that I'll put in this weekend.

03-24-2019, 05:12 AM	#1
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 884	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Sanded and primed the grill on the 68. decided to paint it matte black instead of white, just to be different. reinstalled the bright work. reorganized the parts ...and gave it some love. Glad to have some warmer weather as my little shop has no heat and uses extension cords for power. I really love my old '68 C10 and am happy to have the opportunity to wrench on it :-) . I find it weirdly therapeutic to work on old junk, it makes me think of a simpler time. I don't know why trucks had to get so complicated, I don't understand the need for electronic *everything* The newest truck I own is a 1991, and I'm going to sell that soon.(then my newest truck will be a '79 K10) I really like my old trucks. I think I'll keep running carburetors and points with manual gear boxes. The rest of the world can have all that fancy computerized crap cluttering up their dashboards and distracting them from a beautiful day and a nice drive. Me? I'll be rolling around 5mph under the limit, with both windows down ('cuz I ain't got no AC), some classic rock on the radio, and a smile on my face.

03-25-2019, 09:19 AM	#4
JustToxic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 292	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Cut the passenger rear corner out of the cab this weekend, all in the name of rust. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy C20 to K20 Conversion "Simply Toxic" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=749409 1971 Chevy C20 Custom Camper LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763775

03-25-2019, 11:17 PM	#5
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,147	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter First bath 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

03-27-2019, 07:30 PM	#7
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Met this guy who lives two miles from me that does ceramic, powder, paint, weld, metal fab. etc. etc. His shop is behind his house with a complete set-up and no expense spared. Anyway, he sent these pics. of my manifolds. The first pic is of the RH manifold down to metal. I found it in complete ignorance early in my education. I was convinced the RH manifold on my truck was a replacement, because the part number wasn't in sequence with the left.........At any rate, GM did make a RH manifold that was in sequence (RH 45, LH 46). Same manifold as the more common 353030, only earlier production. Better shape than my 30, so worked out anyhow......Plus they match Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-27-2019, 11:47 PM	#8
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Disassembled front clip, minor rust repair, sanded and primed core support and inner wheel wells. Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

03-28-2019, 12:05 AM	#9
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,874	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I installed new hood springs , replaced dimmer switch , and installed brake lever cover. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

03-29-2019, 08:22 PM	#10
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Had these ceramic coated. Zep suggested that early in my ed. and glad to have done it. Early take off heat stove and nice, but you got to get through the rust. He put an extra coat on it, and as stoves go it has a nice heavy feel. Just for looks, I always wanted the stove and pipe, but with ceramic this and that, I suspect it won't support a divorce choke. Would really like a divorce choke, learn how they work and that, but the parts were missing when I tore this down anyway. So unless you guys can talk me out of it stove pipe with an elect. choke. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-30-2019, 06:37 PM	#11
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,175	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New steering box. And since the right front tire was off I checked the brakes. Everything is new lines cylinder and linings. Also was able to take off the holder screws with just a screw driver. Absolutely no rust on the drum. Checked the other brakes all the same. Was gone over at sometime before I bought it. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

03-30-2019, 07:58 PM	#12
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Laid down some primer Attached Images

03-30-2019, 09:29 PM	#13
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter pulled mine out of the garage to make room to fix something broken during my move then pulled it back in. still leaking badly and seems to be really rich. holly carbs are terrible at sitting and maybe ive let it sit to much the last month while I was getting the new house/move done. I will be back to loving it soon enough.

04-01-2019, 09:02 PM	#14
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 Yesterday was another beautiful day here in Washington, so I took a cruise, and cleaned her up a bit. I'm starting to use a Go Pro that was given to me for my birthday back in 2013 (practicing for a trip my wife and I are taking to Italy and the Greek Islands in July). Decided to take a walk around video of my truck (that didn't turn out that well), but here it is... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sokv63eqAfE __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

04-01-2019, 11:35 PM	#16
Chris_oz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Posts: 139	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I got tired of trying to get my old distributor to run as it should....so I fitted a new HEI unit. Works perfect and timing curve just as I wanted. Even the Tach still functions as it should. Goes so much beter, now it will spin the tyres if you like, or sit on 70mph with ease. Attached Images

04-02-2019, 01:29 AM	#17
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the slotted mags on. The wheels are a whole story unto itself, ever since I got them for the previous '69. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

04-02-2019, 03:55 PM	#18
beaterku Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lenexa, KS Posts: 547	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Pulled the trigger and finally ordered all of the fuel and trans lines for my project from Summit. It's been in my cart for a month now. Don't want to rush in to these things. __________________ www.rustywrenches.com My 72 SWB build My YouTube channel

04-02-2019, 04:48 PM	#19
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,175	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Toasted my trans in the 72 yesterday. Dont really know what happened. She started chattering on take off then before I got to my place chattered at all shifts. Pulled the pan and it's full of metal. Going to the shop as soon as I replace the trans cooler lines on my 3500 CTD. been putting it off but its leaking real good now. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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04-02-2019, 10:12 PM	#20
Thrill4130 Active Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Stallion Springs, CA Posts: 190	I found some newer metal with diamond pattern to fix my window gap issue I had. Stripped the other panels to raw aluminum and will polish later. Now time for the top metal. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-11-2019, 03:56 PM	#22
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Drink holder doesn't hold my milk or my Vernors in a cold sleeve and needed a place for the phone. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

04-12-2019, 06:25 PM	#23
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 930	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my short block back from Schmidt Automotive today. I've been chasing a vibration in the GM crate engine every since I've had it. So I had them bore it .030, new domed pistons and new rods and bearings. Had the whole assembly balanced to boot. Old Red ought to run a lot better and have more oomph too boot. Raised compression from 8.5 to 9.4 with the domed pistons. Attached Images __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

04-12-2019, 11:39 PM	#24
Metaldoc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ayr Ontario Posts: 1,122	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I need more sound up front so I swapped out the old dead speaker for two 4". Then the old dead radio was in the way so, customized. Still need some brackets but it all fits. added another amp just cause. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

04-05-2019, 11:11 AM	#25
Ken O. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 106	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I put new LED tailights in the 67 GMC yesterday. Also installed the new led compatible flasher. Boy does that make a difference! I got new amber LED bulbs for the front that I'll put in this weekend.

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