![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Redcliff, Alberta
Posts: 238
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Quote:
Im asking as I have the bottom trim to put on, and yours looks like the thicker edge of the trim is facing up.
__________________
"If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!" |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Denton, Texas
Posts: 1,747
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Quote:
__________________
1968 C10 327, 3 speed manual, LWB stock height daily driver. 1968 C20 327, 4 speed manual, LWB stock height custom camper with heavy duty leaf springs rear, 50th anniversary edition. Hoping to press into daily drive status soon. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Redcliff, Alberta
Posts: 238
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
I finally got my inner fender wells and side mirrors back from bodywork and color matching.
Really dont like driving around without a hood, so things got crazy. I figured the hood needs a scoop and its gonna need a hole in it anyways, soooo.....
__________________
"If it ain't broken, fix it 'till it is!" |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Marble, MN
Posts: 319
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Got the rear fenders and steps really close to paint today, lots and lots of sanding!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lethbridge Alberta, Canada
Posts: 169
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Woke up the 65 after a 15 year slumber! Looks like Im gonna need a muffler.
__________________
'67 c10 '65 c10 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: St. Clair, Missouri
Posts: 124
|
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.
__________________
1972 GMC C1500 350/350 1965 Mustang 2+2 289 4spd, show-car 1965 Mustang Coupe 289 4spd, stoplight racer 1/2 dozen Wheelhorse Tractors ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: St. Clair, Missouri
Posts: 124
|
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.
__________________
1972 GMC C1500 350/350 1965 Mustang 2+2 289 4spd, show-car 1965 Mustang Coupe 289 4spd, stoplight racer 1/2 dozen Wheelhorse Tractors ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Who Changed This?
![]() Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Posts: 10,952
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
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.
__________________
~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
At the body shop.
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Land of fruits and nuts.
Posts: 5,318
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
An hour well spent -
__________________
" That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Fort Mohave, AZ
Posts: 371
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
![]() 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. LED Headlights DRL Module - Made in the USA Headlights: Off ![]() Daylight Running Lights ![]() Headlights: Low Beam ![]() Headlights: High Beam ![]() 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. ![]() ![]()
__________________
1970 GMC 2500 700R Trans, RideTech 4 link rear suspension, air bagged on all four corners, factory upper/lower A-Arms, 2 inch drop spindles. 350 SBC 300hp Weiand Supercharger FiTech 30004 EFI |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ USA
Posts: 7,625
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
'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.
__________________
Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 09-24-2024 at 11:48 PM. Reason: won"t Go Advanced to load pix |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
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
Last of the parts came in for the disc brake conversion for my 68
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Omaha Nebraska
Posts: 596
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Installed Dynamat Dynaliner over the kilmat. Next is Acc carpet with mass backing
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Omaha Nebraska
Posts: 596
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
more pics
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Omaha Nebraska
Posts: 596
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hanover NJ
Posts: 4,405
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
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
__________________
Grand Theft Auto https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=855961 Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Florence, MS.
Posts: 130
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Who Changed This?
![]() Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Posts: 10,952
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
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.
__________________
~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
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
Just about ready for the C10 fall revival next weekend
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
BlahBlahBlah
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wa.
Posts: 20,148
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
The slotted mags were such a great idea for your truck!
__________________
... |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Houston,Tx
Posts: 801
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
Nice truck..
__________________
1966 C10 "Mary" 1972 C10 Cheyenne "Betty" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847364 1979 C10 Silverado "The BIG TEN" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841339 C10 Club Texas -HMIC |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ USA
Posts: 7,625
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
72c20customcamper -- Looks like you've cut down to a skeleton crew.
__________________
Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
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
Freds all ready to go he packs real light too
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ USA
Posts: 7,625
|
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter
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.]
__________________
Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
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
We dont have HOV lanes around here . Some of the lower counties do but I dont take this on the highway . Its getting trailered behind the motorhome Im roughing it smoothly . Last years trip
__________________
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. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|