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

[KMC3420]

Finally roller status. Still working through torqueing the front control arm shafts to allow more range of motion. I torqued them in the air versus loaded on the ground. Big mental stepping stone for me. The wheels are just roller wheels I borrowed from a buddy, but I like the wide look.

[67C10Step]

KMC,
Looking good. I was just south of you in Marshall yesterday.

The classic, slotted aluminum wheel is like a pair of jeans. Never out of style totally.

I want to hear more about the exhaust cut outs in the cross member.

[KMC3420]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

KMC,
Looking good. I was just south of you in Marshall yesterday.

The classic, slotted aluminum wheel is like a pair of jeans. Never out of style totally.

I want to hear more about the exhaust cut outs in the cross member.

Thanks! My wife is an RN and travels to Marshall frequently. There is a Kenda drive in movie theater there, and the guy who owns it has quite a few old cars/trucks. There used to be a lot of 67-72 c10's in Marshall, but they are thinning out. The exhaust cut outs are from dead end garage. They bolt to the cross member, however you have to drill a hole in the cross member for them to mount. They will fit up to 3" exhaust. Dead End Garage Exhaust cutouts

[67C10Step]

Originally Posted by KMC3420

Thanks! My wife is an RN and travels to Marshall frequently. There is a Kenda drive in movie theater there, and the guy who owns it has quite a few old cars/trucks. There used to be a lot of 67-72 c10's in Marshall, but they are thinning out. The exhaust cut outs are from dead end garage. They bolt to the cross member, however you have to drill a hole in the cross member for them to mount. They will fit up to 3" exhaust. Dead End Garage Exhaust cutouts

That's where we were! Took in a social distance movie at the Kenda drive inn. Gotta love hearing coyotes calling in the distance during a movie. I was checking out the guys stuff as we were in line to get in. Nice 196901972 short box C10 out front and a yellow 68-72 corvette out back.

Thanks for the info on the cutouts. I like that option and look.

[Astro-Balls]

I made a Custom Cab Cover to protect my new roof paint and Interior.
No leaves or water can get into the cowl vent or cab.
Interested? PM Me for details.

[KMC3420]

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

I made a Custom Cab Cover to protect my new roof paint and Interior.
No leaves or water can get into the cowl vent or cab.

Nice job, but you’re 53 years too late. Kidding, if only these were used back then!

[toolboxchev]

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

I made a Custom Cab Cover to protect my new roof paint and Interior.
No leaves or water can get into the cowl vent or cab.

Would you by chance going into production with those? I can see a market there......

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

I made a Custom Cab Cover to protect my new roof paint and Interior.
No leaves or water can get into the cowl vent or cab.

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Would you by chance going into production with those? I can see a market there......

I want one......

[68bowtie]

seriously good idea.

[Astro-Balls]

The material I used is called
Aqualon Edge Soft, it is a tough, waterproof fabric with a soft interior lining so it is soft on the paint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2YZk-Bh3kY

[toolboxchev]

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

The material I used is called
Aqualon Edge Soft, it is a tough, waterproof fabric with a soft interior lining so it is soft on the paint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2YZk-Bh3kY

Ok, I'm in, I want one also!

[DeadheadNM]

Took first drive of 2020.

[Old_Gold]

Transmission was getting a little tired, it was also shorter than expected! Driveshaft got dropped off for shortening today

[j_cst_10]

I finally finished up my vintage air heater/defrost install just before summer haha. Had to relocate some gauges where the heater controls now reside.

[67C10Step]

This has been my virus project. Working out the wiring on my truck. I got tired of poking everything with my volt meter so I wired up some old trailer lights I had on the shop. I now have back up lights, stop lights, turn signals, and even got the dome light working. Still have not gotten the hazards to work yet but that is low on my list now.

[KMC3420]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

This has been my virus project. Working out the wiring on my truck. I got tired of poking everything with my volt meter so I wired up some old trailer lights I had on the shop. I now have back up lights, stop lights, turn signals, and even got the dome light working. Still have not gotten the hazards to work yet but that is low on my list now.

Success! Good job, and I think we have all used the old trailer lights to sort out wiring.

[66clow]

Originally Posted by j_cst_10

I finally finished up my vintage air heater/defrost install just before summer haha. Had to relocate some gauges where the heater controls now reside.

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Do you have a photo of the bank of the guage cluster? How did you get around the rear panel for the tach?

[j_cst_10]

No photos sorry. It was somewhat an ordeal.

The boost gauge was relatively simple, just removed the plate on the back of the cluster and cut it in half. Cut a clearance hole in the clear plastic faceplate and mounted the gauge using the auto meter bracket and thumb screws.

The egt was more involved going in place of the factory tach. I cut a 2” hole in the clear gauge faceplate and hand filed it to fit snugly. This is how the gauge is held in place. Cut another tight fitting hole in the stamped steel panel that has the factory gauges. Then used a sheet metal uni-bit to drill clearance holes in the back of the cluster to clear the light terminal and egt probe terminals. Lastly used a razor blade to cut through the plastic membrane that connects the electrical power to the lights and gauges. Also cut the studs off the auto meter gauge.

It wasn’t too bad but there were a handful of roadblocks that i didn’t foresee but was able to work through them.

[66clow]

Originally Posted by j_cst_10

No photos sorry. It was somewhat an ordeal.

The boost gauge was relatively simple, just removed the plate on the back of the cluster and cut it in half. Cut a clearance hole in the clear plastic faceplate and mounted the gauge using the auto meter bracket and thumb screws.

The egt was more involved going in place of the factory tach. I cut a 2” hole in the clear gauge faceplate and hand filed it to fit snugly. This is how the gauge is held in place. Cut another tight fitting hole in the stamped steel panel that has the factory gauges. Then used a sheet metal uni-bit to drill clearance holes in the back of the cluster to clear the light terminal and egt probe terminals. Lastly used a razor blade to cut through the plastic membrane that connects the electrical power to the lights and gauges. Also cut the studs off the auto meter gauge.

It wasn’t too bad but there were a handful of roadblocks that i didn’t foresee but was able to work through them.

Ok thanks for that info. I have a factory tach I wanted to install. My buddy cut
Membrane and ran wires to reconnect them. That was too much work for me lol. I think I'll try it your way. Thanks

[Astro-Balls]

Installed Extang Tonneau cover, Highly recommended.

[Davidf]

Finish rebuilding drivers vent window and hood hinges. Machining new rivets for the hinges took most of the day. Penning them over was not going well until I thought of my air chisel...then bingo. Hinges are now supper tight.

[KQQL IT]

Does looking at your 68 while under the 73 count.
New exhaust hangers welded on by my Son.

[67C10Step]

No photos but sprayed my first bit of epoxy primer on the bed steps. Not my best job but at least they won’t rust while I am working on the rest of the truck. Rushed it a bit and got some runs but they will sand out.

[SRU1436]

Finally finished with the interior. New sound deadner, new carpet, new seat upholstery, and new weatherstripping for the doors. The weather is nice so taking for a cruise on Friday during my day off.

[SRU1436]

Finally finished with the interior. New sound deadner, new carpet, new seat upholstery, and new weatherstripping for the doors. The weather is nice so taking for a cruise on Friday during my day off.