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**Jiggers72-GMC** · 05-27-2022, 03:28 PM

Agreed Mike, I'm on this forum everyday looking for info .......

**pjmoreland** · 05-27-2022, 07:59 PM

The 15x8 rally wheels I had on the front of my truck were rubbing on the fender openings when I'd hit a dip in the road. Lolife recommended Stockton Wheel to have them reduced to 15x7, so that's what I did. They cut the centers out of a set of 15x8s and welded new USA-made hoops on them. Took them one week. Finally installed them today.

MrBlue · 05-27-2022, 08:57 PM

Installed the 99 Tahoe seats after replacing the leather with something in black. Still need to smooth the leather, but love the look.

**Sheepdip** · 05-27-2022, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

The 15x8 rally wheels I had on the front of my truck were rubbing on the fender openings when I'd hit a dip in the road. Lolife recommended Stockton Wheel to have them reduced to 15x7, so that's what I did. They cut the centers out of a set of 15x8s and welded new USA-made hoops on them. Took them one week. Finally installed them today.

Been around a long time, started out making wagon wheels. I believe they are in their original location still on Fremont St. across the water from the Port.

D.B · 05-27-2022, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

The 15x8 rally wheels I had on the front of my truck were rubbing on the fender openings when I'd hit a dip in the road. Lolife recommended Stockton Wheel to have them reduced to 15x7, so that's what I did. They cut the centers out of a set of 15x8s and welded new USA-made hoops on them. Took them one week. Finally installed them today.

Your truck is looking nice and the wheels look great. I thought Stockton Wheel went out of business. Glad to see they are still going. I sent my 8 lug factory rims out to them back in 94 so they could install the centers into wider rims. So I have 16x8's in front and 16x10's out back.
I was out at the C10 Nats a couple of weeks ago and I was showing people your dummy gas cap neck that I have on my 72 C20 and everyone liked it. Hopefully it will get you some sells on them. Keep up the good work!!

**pjmoreland** · 05-27-2022, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by D.B

Your truck is looking nice and the wheels look great. I thought Stockton Wheel went out of business. Glad to see they are still going. I sent my 8 lug factory rims out to them back in 94 so they could install the centers into wider rims. So I have 16x8's in front and 16x10's out back.
I was out at the C10 Nats a couple of weeks ago and I was showing people your dummy gas cap neck that I have on my 72 C20 and everyone liked it. Hopefully it will get you some sells on them. Keep up the good work!!

Thank you!

**Willowrun** · 05-27-2022, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

The 15x8 rally wheels I had on the front of my truck were rubbing on the fender openings when I'd hit a dip in the road. Lolife recommended Stockton Wheel to have them reduced to 15x7, so that's what I did. They cut the centers out of a set of 15x8s and welded new USA-made hoops on them. Took them one week. Finally installed them today.

2wd square blazers came with 15x7 rally wheels from the factory. What backspacing did you go with? Wondering if it is the same as the factory 15x7's.

**pjmoreland** · 05-27-2022, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Willowrun

2wd square blazers came with 15x7 rally wheels from the factory. What backspacing did you go with? Wondering if it is the same as the factory 15x7's.

I went with 3-7/8", which is the same as the 15x8 6-lug rally rims. I did that because I knew they would clear my lower control arms without trimming them.

72c20customcamper · 05-30-2022, 07:20 PM

Started the stake side for the 68 anniversary truck . Some of the slab leftovers I usually cut up for firewood . These are hickory I’m going to just but a slab on each side . Also will have to bow tie some of the end cracks before I finish sand them this week all I did today was send them through the planer.

BASE · 05-31-2022, 08:31 AM

I've got a few different projects going on with my truck at the moment. Replacing inner/outer rockers is one of them. I noticed the cab wasn't lining up with the bed at all a few days ago. DS was ~1 low, PS was fine. I was worried something moved while I had the cab cut up. A few days later I went out and measured the body mounts on both sides, they were identical (~2" for the rears). As I was scratching my head I walked around the truck and noticed the PS was now ~1" low as well.

New body mounts fixed it right up but I'm still a little puzzled why both of the rear cab mounts collapsed ~1" while sitting in my garage after 54 years of driving around. Seems unlikely, but I looked at some recent photos, and they seem to confirm I'm not losing my mind. It was sitting just fine a few weeks ago.

In other news, I finally got catainfab's booster mount and PS frame adapter installed. Both of those items were $ well spent and I'm sure saved me a lot of work & head-scratching.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-01-2022, 01:20 AM

Finished installing the body, moldings and inner fenders. She's close to done, but no sign of windows yet.

hdrolling · 06-01-2022, 11:52 PM

Test fit the new bed, ready to remove/disassemble and paint.

**BC10** · 06-02-2022, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hdrolling

Test fit the new bed, ready to remove/disassemble and paint.

I am digging it. Do your rear fender lights have chrome trim around it?

**paul blair** · 06-02-2022, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by hdrolling

Test fit the new bed, ready to remove/disassemble and paint.

Looks good hdrolling. Bed kit? Just wondering if the assembly went ok or any problems.

hdrolling · 06-04-2022, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BC10

I am digging it. Do your rear fender lights have chrome trim around it?

More of a polished but yes they do.

hdrolling · 06-04-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by paul blair

Looks good hdrolling. Bed kit? Just wondering if the assembly went ok or any problems.

Yes its all Keyparts with a Mar-K white oak wood floor. Went together okay but you have to assemble and put it on the truck before any paint, I had to re drill a few holes and I still need to elongate a few after I take it apart. Not bad but I would have been upset if I would have painted everything first.

**BC10** · 06-04-2022, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hdrolling

More of a polished but yes they do.

I love them! Which place did you order yours from?

hdrolling · 06-04-2022, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BC10

I love them! Which place did you order yours from?

I just them off ebay, search New Clear Lens Deluxe Side Marker Light Set W/ Trim For 68-72 Chevrolet C10.

It was like $30 for two

BASE · 06-05-2022, 09:10 AM

I'm not really getting off to a fantastic start with my brake lines. I spent about 4hrs making the two short lines that connect the master to the prop valve. And yes, I did forget to put the fitting on once, and then put the wrong size on the next try. Decided it was time to cool off and try again another day.

**67 twins** · 06-05-2022, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BASE

I'm not really getting off to a fantastic start with my brake lines. I spent about 4hrs making the two short lines that connect the master to the prop valve. And yes, I did forget to put the fitting on once, and then put the wrong size on the next try. Decided it was time to cool off and try again another day.

Hey at least you stopped before making the 3rd mistake. Which is putting the fitting on the wrong direction. Done that one myself. Sometimes walking away and doing something else is the best thing to do.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 06-05-2022, 09:25 AM

We've all done it BASE, no shame in that

Mortomr · 06-05-2022, 09:59 PM

I fabbed up some 3point seatbelt mounts that just clears the gas tank and tucks the ratchet mechanisms snug in behind the bench seat.
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Nima · 06-05-2022, 10:52 PM

I finally swapped my C20 heavy duty spring to just 1/2 ton coils and replaced the shocks in hope of a little softer ride.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-06-2022, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Nima

I finally swapped my C20 heavy duty spring to just 1/2 ton coils and replaced the shocks in hope of a little softer ride.

Springs scare me ever since one of the mechanics at work shot one though the roof of the shop and almost took off his head. The foreman wasn't happy.

Don't ask me how he did it. But he did. He got in a lot of trouble for that one. And of course we all made fun of him.

72c20customcamper · 06-06-2022, 11:46 AM

Worked on the stakeside boards this is why projects take me so long I get carried away . I could have epoxy glued the cracks but no not me . Ended up doing bow ties out of black walnut . Two coats of spar urethane so far .

05-27-2022, 03:28 PM	#2901
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Agreed Mike, I'm on this forum everyday looking for info ....... __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

05-27-2022, 07:59 PM	#2902
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,986	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The 15x8 rally wheels I had on the front of my truck were rubbing on the fender openings when I'd hit a dip in the road. Lolife recommended Stockton Wheel to have them reduced to 15x7, so that's what I did. They cut the centers out of a set of 15x8s and welded new USA-made hoops on them. Took them one week. Finally installed them today. Attached Images

05-27-2022, 08:57 PM	#2903
MrBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 167	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed the 99 Tahoe seats after replacing the leather with something in black. Still need to smooth the leather, but love the look. Attached Images __________________ MrBlue 72' C-10 350 TKO-600 Current Project 54' Ford F-100 Life Long Project

05-30-2022, 07:20 PM	#2909
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 Started the stake side for the 68 anniversary truck . Some of the slab leftovers I usually cut up for firewood . These are hickory I’m going to just but a slab on each side . Also will have to bow tie some of the end cracks before I finish sand them this week all I did today was send them through the planer. 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.

05-31-2022, 08:31 AM	#2910
BASE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 194	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I've got a few different projects going on with my truck at the moment. Replacing inner/outer rockers is one of them. I noticed the cab wasn't lining up with the bed at all a few days ago. DS was ~1 low, PS was fine. I was worried something moved while I had the cab cut up. A few days later I went out and measured the body mounts on both sides, they were identical (~2" for the rears). As I was scratching my head I walked around the truck and noticed the PS was now ~1" low as well. New body mounts fixed it right up but I'm still a little puzzled why both of the rear cab mounts collapsed ~1" while sitting in my garage after 54 years of driving around. Seems unlikely, but I looked at some recent photos, and they seem to confirm I'm not losing my mind. It was sitting just fine a few weeks ago. In other news, I finally got catainfab's booster mount and PS frame adapter installed. Both of those items were $ well spent and I'm sure saved me a lot of work & head-scratching. Attached Images __________________ __________________ '68 K10 496/465/205

06-01-2022, 01:20 AM	#2911
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,323	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished installing the body, moldings and inner fenders. She's close to done, but no sign of windows yet. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

06-01-2022, 11:52 PM	#2912
hdrolling Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: NC Posts: 104	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Test fit the new bed, ready to remove/disassemble and paint. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Step Side short bed

06-05-2022, 09:10 AM	#2919
BASE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 194	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I'm not really getting off to a fantastic start with my brake lines. I spent about 4hrs making the two short lines that connect the master to the prop valve. And yes, I did forget to put the fitting on once, and then put the wrong size on the next try. Decided it was time to cool off and try again another day. __________________ __________________ '68 K10 496/465/205

06-05-2022, 09:25 AM	#2921
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter We've all done it BASE, no shame in that __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

06-05-2022, 09:59 PM	#2922
Mortomr Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: WA Posts: 1	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I fabbed up some 3point seatbelt mounts that just clears the gas tank and tucks the ratchet mechanisms snug in behind the bench seat. Posted via Mobile Device

06-05-2022, 10:52 PM	#2923
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I finally swapped my C20 heavy duty spring to just 1/2 ton coils and replaced the shocks in hope of a little softer ride. Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

06-06-2022, 11:46 AM	#2925
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 Worked on the stakeside boards this is why projects take me so long I get carried away . I could have epoxy glued the cracks but no not me . Ended up doing bow ties out of black walnut . Two coats of spar urethane so far . 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.



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