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hayhauler71 · 02-12-2019, 04:39 PM

Put new distributor in and some wiring done.

Chris_oz · 02-13-2019, 03:06 PM

Not done yet, but on the weekend I will be fitting my "Spot Light".

I got a NOS bracket of Ebay and a 6" light, nice old one with the correct length shaft, Ivory colored handle. It has the original GE lamp.

I think it need a new wire, I pick it up this afternoon.

I am not sure where I will wire it from, Maybe through a relay switched from the ignition.

**jaros44sr** · 02-15-2019, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hayhauler71

Put new distributor in and some wiring done.

very impressive engine detail. I sorta have the same setup on my PCV, but was wondering if you used a tube nut to fasten it. Mine has a collar just RTV d keep ing it on

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dnBcmX]20190215_094812

hayhauler71 · 02-15-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

very impressive engine detail. I sorta have the same setup on my PCV, but was wondering if you used a tube nut to fasten it. Mine has a collar just RTV d keep ing it on

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2dnBcmX]20190215_094812

I used a regular -6 fitting with a nylon insert pushed in the fitting and then installed on pcv and carb. Smoke tested and no leaks. It was a pain and probably 2 hours work grinding on the fitting. Thanks

**RodnRudy** · 02-15-2019, 08:19 PM

No Pics to show but I finished putting the doors back together with new glass run channels, window regulators, door relays, and whiskers. I'm amazed at the difference, windows are nice and tight now and roll up and down smoooth. And a shout to Randy500 for his spot on instructions on tear down and reassembly of the components.

**MySons68C20** · 02-16-2019, 01:00 PM

X2 re Randy500.... Good looking repairs there Phil!

TruDom · 02-14-2019, 11:24 PM

first drive since buying and wrenching on it!
took it to get gas... no issues!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 02-16-2019, 02:32 PM

Got my motor torn down to a short block so I can get the heads rebuilt and replace the iron intake with an aluminum one.

**zicc1835** · 02-17-2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

Got my motor torn down to a short block so I can get the heads rebuilt and replace the iron intake with an aluminum one.

what motor ? what manifold ? what carb ? im looking to replace my stock manifold on SB stock motor had a 4 barrel holley on it when i purchased the motor thanks just looking for options .....

Metaldoc · 02-17-2019, 06:33 PM

It's up on the two stage cribs I made, not too bad lifting it there in two stages.

**MySons68C20** · 02-17-2019, 07:06 PM

Nicely done!

BugzC10 · 02-17-2019, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

It's up on the two stage cribs I made, not too bad lifting it there in two stages.

Nice work....now that you have er up in the air, what your next plans?....drop tranny, new exhaust?

Metaldoc · 02-17-2019, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Nice work....now that you have er up in the air, what your next plans?....drop tranny, new exhaust?

I've put about 5000miles on it since bolt off resto so with it up in the air and the suspension is under load. I want to retorque all the bolts, clean, change some fluids, and give it a going over. I have to add some static electricity grounding straps. I'm finishing the wiring to the P/L, P/W and interior light door pins. With the truck being low and me old I'll take any easy way. Maybe some exhaust work.

**RodnRudy** · 02-17-2019, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

It's up on the two stage cribs I made, not too bad lifting it there in two stages.

Nice job on those cribs! I like the idea of two sections to attain the height.
I see a trip to Lowes for some 2x4's in the near future.

Metaldoc · 02-17-2019, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

Nice job on those cribs! I like the idea of two sections to attain the height.
I see a trip to Lowes for some 2x4's in the near future.

I bought the 2x4's on Kijiji for cheaper than store prices. It went very easy with it being two stages and was all done with my jack and no blocks on it.

lintcollector · 08-27-2019, 10:37 AM

Love that idea to get it up higher off the ground, might have to make my own!

Do they just stack up, or do you have them anchored together somehow?

72c20customcamper · 08-27-2019, 04:36 PM

Hung the radiator support and bolted on the door and fender . Both OEM pieces everything lined up pretty well even the rocker with a few 5 pound sledgehammer plows on a 2x4 . Came to the cab corner . It was a cluster ###! . It was almost like it was for an extended cab . Had to cut it into 3 pizza slices just to get it to line up. 5 hours I would rather not repeat. Other side is getting a few small pieces.

If anyone is doing cab corners stay away from the CHL brand

66clow · 02-17-2019, 12:17 AM

Got a lot done today. Repaired back panel. Finished the door which took way too many days to complete. I thought I was finished numerous times later to find it wasn't straight. Pulled the front and rear glass. Getting closer each day.

rowdy11 · 02-17-2019, 10:41 PM

Tearing down the NP 205 for a rebuild and 6L90E adapter kit install...

Metaldoc · 02-17-2019, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rowdy11

Tearing down the NP 205 for a rebuild and 6L90E adapter kit install...

Boot trays work well.

rowdy11 · 02-17-2019, 10:56 PM

They are amazing! Stumbled onto using mine almost by accident, but going to use it more moving forward!

Slowguy · 02-17-2019, 11:24 PM

Mounted the trans. The lazy way

**zicc1835** · 02-17-2019, 11:34 PM

fabbed a bracket to hold the exhaust brackets

89AKurt · 02-18-2019, 12:58 AM

I am so out of everyone's league here.

First day of working on my "new" '68. Made a custom gas pedal, scrap metal and parts box bolts that matched the tap sizes. Need to maintain the Bucket Of Bolts theme.

Markuli · 02-18-2019, 11:21 AM

I blew up my engine yesterday.
I guess it was just this engine's time. It's probably the factory 283. It has a rochester 2bbl on it and it smokes like a fiend, tons of blow- by too. I even topped off the oil the day beforehand, but I guess the rest of it was too thin. Regardless, about 12 minutes into my drive down Route 46, the gremlins came a'knockin.

Couple hours waiting for the tow, and the truck is back in the driveway, sitting until I find a new heart for it.

02-12-2019, 04:39 PM	#1
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put new distributor in and some wiring done. Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

02-13-2019, 03:06 PM	#2
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 Not done yet, but on the weekend I will be fitting my "Spot Light". I got a NOS bracket of Ebay and a 6" light, nice old one with the correct length shaft, Ivory colored handle. It has the original GE lamp. I think it need a new wire, I pick it up this afternoon. I am not sure where I will wire it from, Maybe through a relay switched from the ignition. Attached Images

02-15-2019, 08:19 PM	#5
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 932	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter No Pics to show but I finished putting the doors back together with new glass run channels, window regulators, door relays, and whiskers. I'm amazed at the difference, windows are nice and tight now and roll up and down smoooth. And a shout to Randy500 for his spot on instructions on tear down and reassembly of the components. __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

02-16-2019, 01:00 PM	#6
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter X2 re Randy500.... Good looking repairs there Phil!

02-14-2019, 11:24 PM	#7
TruDom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Austin Posts: 75	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter first drive since buying and wrenching on it! took it to get gas... no issues!

02-16-2019, 02:32 PM	#8
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my motor torn down to a short block so I can get the heads rebuilt and replace the iron intake with an aluminum one. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

02-17-2019, 06:33 PM	#10
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 It's up on the two stage cribs I made, not too bad lifting it there in two stages. Attached Images __________________ Do it, Do it right, Do it right the first time

02-17-2019, 07:06 PM	#11
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 929	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nicely done!

08-27-2019, 10:37 AM	#16
lintcollector Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: West Jordan, UT Posts: 71	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Love that idea to get it up higher off the ground, might have to make my own! Do they just stack up, or do you have them anchored together somehow? __________________ Thx, Lintcollector '72 C10 Fleetside Big Block See my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771552

08-27-2019, 04:36 PM	#17
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,718	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Hung the radiator support and bolted on the door and fender . Both OEM pieces everything lined up pretty well even the rocker with a few 5 pound sledgehammer plows on a 2x4 . Came to the cab corner . It was a cluster ###! . It was almost like it was for an extended cab . Had to cut it into 3 pizza slices just to get it to line up. 5 hours I would rather not repeat. Other side is getting a few small pieces. If anyone is doing cab corners stay away from the CHL brand 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.

02-17-2019, 12:17 AM	#18
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 Got a lot done today. Repaired back panel. Finished the door which took way too many days to complete. I thought I was finished numerous times later to find it wasn't straight. Pulled the front and rear glass. Getting closer each day. Attached Images Last edited by 66clow; 02-17-2019 at 07:52 AM.

02-17-2019, 10:41 PM	#19
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Tearing down the NP 205 for a rebuild and 6L90E adapter kit install... Attached Images __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

02-17-2019, 10:56 PM	#21
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter They are amazing! Stumbled onto using mine almost by accident, but going to use it more moving forward! __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

02-17-2019, 11:24 PM	#22
Slowguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago,il Posts: 361	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Mounted the trans. The lazy way Attached Images

02-17-2019, 11:34 PM	#23
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02-18-2019, 12:58 AM	#24
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I am so out of everyone's league here. First day of working on my "new" '68. Made a custom gas pedal, scrap metal and parts box bolts that matched the tap sizes. Need to maintain the Bucket Of Bolts theme. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

02-18-2019, 11:21 AM	#25
Markuli Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Riverdale, NJ Posts: 85	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I blew up my engine yesterday. I guess it was just this engine's time. It's probably the factory 283. It has a rochester 2bbl on it and it smokes like a fiend, tons of blow- by too. I even topped off the oil the day beforehand, but I guess the rest of it was too thin. Regardless, about 12 minutes into my drive down Route 46, the gremlins came a'knockin. Couple hours waiting for the tow, and the truck is back in the driveway, sitting until I find a new heart for it. Attached Images

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