What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter - Page 115 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-27-2022, 07:28 PM

The truck is looking good. You're doing great.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-28-2022, 11:03 PM

Tied up some loose ends and installed a bench seat today. Of course the bench is temporary. It takes a long while to receive correct upholstery these days, ordered three months ago, they say as late as December. But I want to get this running, so a practice run on the bench I guess.

More than that I'm declaring a milestone. Long time coming, it's a battery and steering wheel away to roll for exhaust then start-up. Course the exhaust is pending, same with the battery, special is slow these days.

Still needs glass, seems that should occur, any day now

I've owned this 33 years, never saw it with a stove pipe until today. Always looked forward to it.

**Smitty** · 09-28-2022, 11:40 PM

Looking terrific!!! Put some lotion on your cheeks so the don’t crack. From the big grin you’ll have on your face when you take it out the first few times.

**allchevy58** · 09-28-2022, 11:55 PM

Looks great!! Hope to see it in person.

67C10Step · 09-29-2022, 09:17 AM

Wife and I took ole rusty on a dinner trip up to Boog's stomping grounds. We've only been driving it locally making sure everything is sorted well and this trip was about 40 miles round trip. Truck did great but I realized the shorty cherry bomb exhaust has got to go. I have another muffler already and have ordered some pre bent pipe to rework it.

72c20customcamper · 09-29-2022, 11:46 AM

Right front fender was worse than I expected . Found some rot in the cup and rear after working out the dents . All in all it’s better than 90% of the ones I looked at . No prior bodywork which is a plus .

Filling and lead are all but a lost art . I’m not leading it but I did work several hours messaging the metal . Guess if you tried on a new car you would tear the metal apart.

**pjmoreland** · 09-29-2022, 01:24 PM

I've pulled the governor out of my 700R4 eight times so far over the last two evenings in an attempt to raise the WOT 1-2 shift point to somewhere in the 5000-5500RPM range using a TCI kit. The two heaviest weights in the kit with the two heaviest springs were still above 5500RPM, and the 2-3 shift at part throttle was happening way too early, so I resorted to grinding down the original weights. Now I've got it shifting at around 5300RPM, and the part throttle shifts are spaced apart nicely. My wife snapped this picture as she was coming home from work yesterday evening.

72c20customcamper · 09-29-2022, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I've pulled the governor out of my 700R4 eight times so far over the last two evenings in an attempt to raise the WOT 1-2 shift point to somewhere in the 5000-5500RPM range using a TCI kit. The two heaviest weights in the kit with the two heaviest springs were still above 5500RPM, and the 2-3 shift at part throttle was happening way too early, so I resorted to grinding down the original weights. Now I've got it shifting at around 5300RPM, and the part throttle shifts are spaced apart nicely. My wife snapped this picture as she was coming home from work yesterday evening.

It’s a pain when you have to make stuff work like it’s suppose to.

Well I decided to cut and weld out the damaged area around the front half of the wheel well because I wasn’t happy with the lip area and I was going to do the cup anyway. If I was going to use moldings it would have been fine. So I cut up an aftermarket fender . Took a lot of fitting to get the cuts good enough to butt weld . Transplant was successful.

TurboThrift · 09-29-2022, 10:10 PM

Great progress, guys. Always impressed with the bodywork I see here.
Here's me finding out a clutch job turned into a trans + transfercase rebuild. Might as well refresh the engine while i'm here

72c20customcamper · 09-30-2022, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboThrift

Great progress, guys. Always impressed with the bodywork I see here.
Here's me finding out a clutch job turned into a trans + transfercase rebuild. Might as well refresh the engine while i'm here

Sounds like my stepper . Said I was just going to replace the wood bed after it was apart "might as well paint the bedsides " and here I am 3 years later buttoning it up .

72c20customcamper · 09-30-2022, 04:24 PM

Finished up the metal work . Had to replace a few of the nuts as they looked like they had been crossed at one point .

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-30-2022, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I've pulled the governor out of my 700R4 eight times so far over the last two evenings in an attempt to raise the WOT 1-2 shift point to somewhere in the 5000-5500RPM range using a TCI kit. The two heaviest weights in the kit with the two heaviest springs were still above 5500RPM, and the 2-3 shift at part throttle was happening way too early, so I resorted to grinding down the original weights. Now I've got it shifting at around 5300RPM, and the part throttle shifts are spaced apart nicely. My wife snapped this picture as she was coming home from work yesterday evening.

Hi Pat,
How come you have Blue plates, rather than the Black/Gold ones?
Old 919 used to sport Black/Gold plates when I bought it. The military made me register my truck and get a driver's license in the state that was my Home of Record. My parents had moved to Arizona, so that was the new ''Home.''
I had to turn in my Calif. [10 566 A] and get an AZ plate [2JY150] at the MVD [not DMV].

**pjmoreland** · 09-30-2022, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Hi Pat,
How come you have Blue plates, rather than the Black/Gold ones?
Old 919 used to sport Black/Gold plates when I bought it. The military made me register my truck and get a driver's license in the state that was my Home of Record. My parents had moved to Arizona, so that was the new ''Home.''
I had to turn in my Calif. [10 566 A] and get an AZ plate [2JY150] at the MVD [not DMV].

That is a good question! The L on the end of my plates indicates they're from 1971 or 1972. If my truck was owned by CalTrans originally, then it would have had state government plates stamped "Exempt", and would have been removed before selling the truck to the general public. It's also possible that it spent its first few years of existence in another state.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 09-30-2022, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I've pulled the governor out of my 700R4 eight times so far over the last two evenings in an attempt to raise the WOT 1-2 shift point to somewhere in the 5000-5500RPM range using a TCI kit. The two heaviest weights in the kit with the two heaviest springs were still above 5500RPM, and the 2-3 shift at part throttle was happening way too early, so I resorted to grinding down the original weights. Now I've got it shifting at around 5300RPM, and the part throttle shifts are spaced apart nicely. My wife snapped this picture as she was coming home from work yesterday evening.

Adjust the throttle/detent cable that comes from the transmission to the carb, if you want it to shift later, adjust it a bit tighter ........

**mr.mud1** · 09-30-2022, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

I've pulled the governor out of my 700R4 eight times so far over the last two evenings in an attempt to raise the WOT 1-2 shift point to somewhere in the 5000-5500RPM range using a TCI kit. The two heaviest weights in the kit with the two heaviest springs were still above 5500RPM, and the 2-3 shift at part throttle was happening way too early, so I resorted to grinding down the original weights. Now I've got it shifting at around 5300RPM, and the part throttle shifts are spaced apart nicely. My wife snapped this picture as she was coming home from work yesterday evening.

well that's a cool shot,a classic.laying under an old truck.we've all been in that same position.

**Already Gone** · 10-03-2022, 09:34 PM

Yesterday me and a friend used my Burb and took my newly built SBC to the shop so it can be installed in its new home, my C10.

**mr.mud1** · 10-03-2022, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Yesterday me and a friend used my Burb and took my newly built SBC to the shop so it can be installed in its new home, my C10.

looking good.

LNP · 10-04-2022, 03:11 PM

You guys are doin some great work

72c20customcamper · 10-04-2022, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LNP

You guys are doin some great work

There are a lot of very talented craftsman on this site

LNP · 10-05-2022, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

There are a lot of very talented craftsman on this site

Yes there are and you seem to be one of them.

crazyjeenyus · 10-06-2022, 03:52 PM

Got started on the post-chop body work.
Posted via Mobile Device

OregonNed · 10-01-2022, 10:56 PM

Today I worked on one of three new projects - Custom badges installed on
the door. It think they turned out pretty well

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 10-02-2022, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Today I worked on one of three new projects - Custom badges installed on
the door. It think they turned out pretty well

Wowza. Really remarkable

**mr.mud1** · 10-02-2022, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Today I worked on one of three new projects - Custom badges installed on
the door. It think they turned out pretty well

i think you're right,but more than "turned out pretty well" absolutely gorgeous
truck,love the woodgrain.

72c20customcamper · 10-02-2022, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Today I worked on one of three new projects - Custom badges installed on
the door. It think they turned out pretty well

Yes they did . Pretty truck too

09-27-2022, 07:28 PM	#1
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,368	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The truck is looking good. You're doing great. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

09-28-2022, 11:03 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,386	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Tied up some loose ends and installed a bench seat today. Of course the bench is temporary. It takes a long while to receive correct upholstery these days, ordered three months ago, they say as late as December. But I want to get this running, so a practice run on the bench I guess. More than that I'm declaring a milestone. Long time coming, it's a battery and steering wheel away to roll for exhaust then start-up. Course the exhaust is pending, same with the battery, special is slow these days. Still needs glass, seems that should occur, any day now I've owned this 33 years, never saw it with a stove pipe until today. Always looked forward to it. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

09-28-2022, 11:40 PM	#3
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,137	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looking terrific!!! Put some lotion on your cheeks so the don’t crack. From the big grin you’ll have on your face when you take it out the first few times. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

09-28-2022, 11:55 PM	#4
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,441	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looks great!! Hope to see it in person. __________________ 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

09-29-2022, 09:17 AM	#5
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 2,485	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wife and I took ole rusty on a dinner trip up to Boog's stomping grounds. We've only been driving it locally making sure everything is sorted well and this trip was about 40 miles round trip. Truck did great but I realized the shorty cherry bomb exhaust has got to go. I have another muffler already and have ordered some pre bent pipe to rework it. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

09-29-2022, 11:46 AM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,933	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Right front fender was worse than I expected . Found some rot in the cup and rear after working out the dents . All in all it’s better than 90% of the ones I looked at . No prior bodywork which is a plus . Filling and lead are all but a lost art . I’m not leading it but I did work several hours messaging the metal . Guess if you tried on a new car you would tear the metal apart. 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. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 09-29-2022 at 12:34 PM.

09-29-2022, 01:24 PM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,259	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I've pulled the governor out of my 700R4 eight times so far over the last two evenings in an attempt to raise the WOT 1-2 shift point to somewhere in the 5000-5500RPM range using a TCI kit. The two heaviest weights in the kit with the two heaviest springs were still above 5500RPM, and the 2-3 shift at part throttle was happening way too early, so I resorted to grinding down the original weights. Now I've got it shifting at around 5300RPM, and the part throttle shifts are spaced apart nicely. My wife snapped this picture as she was coming home from work yesterday evening. Attached Images

09-29-2022, 10:10 PM	#9
TurboThrift Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 22	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Great progress, guys. Always impressed with the bodywork I see here. Here's me finding out a clutch job turned into a trans + transfercase rebuild. Might as well refresh the engine while i'm here Attached Images

09-30-2022, 04:24 PM	#11
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,933	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished up the metal work . Had to replace a few of the nuts as they looked like they had been crossed at one point . 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.

10-03-2022, 09:34 PM	#16
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,167	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yesterday me and a friend used my Burb and took my newly built SBC to the shop so it can be installed in its new home, my C10. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-04-2022, 03:11 PM	#18
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 445	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter You guys are doin some great work __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

10-06-2022, 03:52 PM	#21
crazyjeenyus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lethbridge Alberta, Canada Posts: 169	Got started on the post-chop body work. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

10-01-2022, 10:56 PM	#22
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 Today I worked on one of three new projects - Custom badges installed on the door. It think they turned out pretty well Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop



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