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Old 09-02-2024, 11:32 AM   #1
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No nut on it . Truck originally came with an under bed tire carrier as per the spid but it looks like they removed it to put the bumper on it . It’s a slide bumper with a lot of bracing . Leaning more towards a tie down for the slide in camper
Off topic.... is your tailgate original?
I’m asking as I have the bottom trim to put on, and yours looks like the thicker edge of the trim is facing up.
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Old 08-29-2024, 01:42 AM   #2
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Found the rattle in the back of my 72 . Not sure how this got in there other than the stake pocket maybe for some type of hold down for the slide in camper that truck had been in the bed since new but it’s a 3/8 inch toggle wing nut . I pulled it halfway out by hand but needed a pliers to force it out fully . I was spraying some Fluid Film around there and spotted it .
My truck also had some sort of tie down rubber insulated bolt thing that clanked around and make noise. I had to wrestle it out as well.
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Old 09-02-2024, 11:28 AM   #3
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I finally got my inner fender wells and side mirrors back from bodywork and color matching.
Really don’t like driving around without a hood, so things got crazy.
I figured the hood needs a scoop and it’s gonna need a hole in it anyways, soooo.....
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Old 09-15-2024, 10:26 PM   #4
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Got the rear fenders and steps really close to paint today, lots and lots of sanding!
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Old 09-19-2024, 01:31 AM   #5
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Woke up the ‘65 after a 15 year slumber! Looks like I’m gonna need a muffler.
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Old 09-19-2024, 08:35 PM   #6
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Well, I went to adjust rear brakes and noticed the drum full of rear end oil. I cleaned everything up and pulled the rear (12 bolt) cover and then axels to replace the seals. Got the seals replaced, new gasket on the cover and put it back together…all good there.
Whilst I was under there, I noticed the rear u-joint was loose. So, I again cleaned it up and replaced it.
I ordered a rear brake hose and plan to replace it tomorrow.

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Old 09-19-2024, 08:36 PM   #7
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Well, I went to adjust rear brakes and noticed the drum full of rear end oil. I cleaned everything up and pulled the rear (12 bolt) cover and then axels to replace the seals. Got the seals replaced, new gasket on the cover and put it back together…all good there.
Whilst I was under there, I noticed the rear u-joint was loose. So, I again cleaned it up and replaced it.
I ordered a rear brake hose and plan to replace it tomorrow.

Sorry, no pics.
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Old 09-19-2024, 09:47 PM   #8
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I replaced the flex hoses on my truck back when I converted to front disc brakes. tommy3horse's post reminded me that those hoses are now ten years old. Every time I start my truck from now on, I'm going to stand on the brake pedal before I drive it anywhere. Best place for a hose failure would be in my driveway.
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Old 09-20-2024, 02:38 AM   #9
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An hour well spent -
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Old 09-23-2024, 12:07 AM   #10
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It's been years since I've driven my 1970 GMC at night. I had forgotten just how bad standard sealed beams are. I did research here looking for LED headlights that folks here have used. I found the same LED headlights on Amazon last week for $105 without tax.

Headlight installation was straight forward. They fit perfectly into the factory headlight bucket and plug directly into the factory headlight harness. Although I did have to grind off a locating tab off of each headlight.

These headlights also have 'Daylight Running Lights' option. I also purchased a DRL module to control the DRLs on these headlights. I'm using a one wire alternator. So I just tied into the factory wiring harness where the old voltage regulator plug harness exits the main harness. Both constant 12v (red wire) and switch 12v (brown wire) are there to use.

According to the seller on Amazon these LED headlight don't draw many amps. The low beams draw about 1.4A each on and when on high beams around 2.2 amps. So on low beam current draw is about 3 amps and on high beam current draw is about 9 amps. I don't see any need to use relays for this setup.

I should have upgraded to these headlights years ago. The difference between the old sealed beam headlights and these LED headlights is just amazing.

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BTW - The Cold Case radiator I installed about two weeks ago fit perfectly without any mods.


Rumor has it this old gas station, just outside Oatman AZ on old Route 66, was the inspiration for the gas station in Disney's Cars movie. This photo was taken before installing the LED headlights.

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Old 09-23-2024, 12:28 AM   #11
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'68 C/10 Stepside.
I found I was losing gasoline vapor out of the Fuel Line connector at the Fuel Level Sender junction. Last night I tightened it up. I cleaned up some old teflon tape that seems to have dissolved. I had a new roll of the Yellow Teflon tape recommended for Natural Gas connections, but I wasn't sure if it was any good with the Ethanol they're foisting on us. So I went with Metal-on-Metal.

Added a 5 gallon jerry can of 87 octane, as I had let the fuel level get way down [1/8th tank] so gas wouldn't spurt out while operating, as it did when Full.
I'll top it off later and hopefully won't get gas fumes in the cab anymore.
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Old 09-30-2024, 06:25 PM   #12
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Last of the parts came in for the disc brake conversion for my 68
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Old 10-05-2024, 12:51 PM   #13
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Installed Dynamat Dynaliner over the kilmat. Next is Acc carpet with mass backing
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I had my tailgate done by the nephew of the guy that lettered all my Tow Trucks some 40 years ago they showed up to local car show today ...I had lost contact with him years ago a real free hand artist
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I had my tailgate done by the nephew of the guy that lettered all my Tow Trucks some 40 years ago they showed up to local car show today ...I had lost contact with him years ago a real free hand artist
Wow! Nice! What color is your truck?
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Nice! My dad did lettering and hand pinstriping on vehicles. I don't have that dexterity. I'm more of a 2# hammer kind of guy.
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Just about ready for the C10 fall revival next weekend
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Just about ready for the C10 fall revival next weekend
The slotted mags were such a great idea for your truck!
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Just about ready for the C10 fall revival next weekend
Nice truck..
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72c20customcamper -- Looks like you've cut down to a skeleton crew.
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72c20customcamper -- Looks like you've cut down to a skeleton crew.
Fred’s all ready to go he packs real light too
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Is he your Shotgun Rider in the HOV Lane?

[*On the I-10 in PHX, to use the fast lane [High Occupancy Vehicle] you have to have at least one passenger. Drivers with big St Bernards, Stuffed Pandas, and Mannequins, etc. have been cited.]
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[*On the I-10 in PHX, to use the fast lane [High Occupancy Vehicle] you have to have at least one passenger. Drivers with big St Bernards, Stuffed Pandas, and Mannequins, etc. have been cited.]
We don’t have HOV lanes around here . Some of the lower counties do but I don’t take this on the highway . It’s getting trailered behind the motorhome I’m roughing it smoothly . Last years trip
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