The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-09-2021, 04:29 PM   #2176
Rich72C10
Mr. Cheyenne
 
Rich72C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Kyle, Texas
Posts: 1,687
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Low Rider by War comes to mind right about now....

@ChevyGuyNC - now I see why we only get the driver side photos after your wash LOL! Glad Manes and my posting helped you out, that gal is a real nice lady for sure!
__________________
Richard

'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne *Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT
SBC 350 | TH350 | LWB | AC | Buddy Seats
Upgrades: Tilt | Front Sway Bar | Radio | Sliding Window | Bed Spare w/Lock
Bed Rails | Full LEDs | Courtesy Lights | Tachometer | Glovebox Lock & Light | Head Light Relays | *Upgraded Fully Super Trim
Rich72C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-09-2021, 04:37 PM   #2177
ChevyGuyNC
Registered User
 
ChevyGuyNC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 143
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich72C10 View Post
@ChevyGuyNC - now I see why we only get the driver side photos after your wash LOL! Glad Manes and my posting helped you out, that gal is a real nice lady for sure!
LOL! That wasn't intentional, I swear... Yes, she sure was nice and I know I'll have my mirror in a few days rather than waiting for the 'big box' guys to ship... Told her y'all recommended me.
__________________
1972 Cheyenne Super LWB, 350V8, AC, PS, PB, all original 46k survivor
ChevyGuyNC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2021, 03:20 PM   #2178
Rich72C10
Mr. Cheyenne
 
Rich72C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Kyle, Texas
Posts: 1,687
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Made my 300 drive to Kilgore! Truck ran like a dream, 13.5 mpg going 65 ~ 75 and through tons of little towns on US hwy 79!

Also daughter had a good nap - kids can sleep anywhere ;-)
Attached Images
 
__________________
Richard

'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne *Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT
SBC 350 | TH350 | LWB | AC | Buddy Seats
Upgrades: Tilt | Front Sway Bar | Radio | Sliding Window | Bed Spare w/Lock
Bed Rails | Full LEDs | Courtesy Lights | Tachometer | Glovebox Lock & Light | Head Light Relays | *Upgraded Fully Super Trim
Rich72C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2021, 04:48 PM   #2179
70cst
Senior Member
 
70cst's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
Posts: 21,373
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

My refurbished CB came in today ...
Attached Images
 
__________________
A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.

67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.

1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc

JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE"


Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!
70cst is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2021, 11:03 PM   #2180
71CHEVYSHORTBED402
Senior Member
 
71CHEVYSHORTBED402's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Nevada
Posts: 7,324
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Quote:
Originally Posted by 70cst View Post
My refurbished CB came in today ...
NICE!

After waiting months for parts long story & the COVID ecomoney I was able to install the coolant assembly and that. Anyone ever notice a fan's not center inside a shroud, at least BBC? My fan is about 2" off the original shroud on the LH side and just 1/2" on the RH side. Looks about even up & down. That one threw me, but from different angles the core support is square the cab within 1/10" at most. OT, I think the center hole in the dash for a dash pad is center the cab, for what worth. Once I found that there are other indicators, such as speaker's grill is centered.

Anyway, I have another BBC truck, the fan is more centered inside the shroud left and right, but then again it doesn't have the original shroud and can't speak for the alignment.
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
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2021, 10:53 AM   #2181
72c20customcamper
Registered User
 
72c20customcamper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Catskill Mountains,NY
Posts: 8,718
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Put a rebuilt carb on the 68. Ran much better but also found the PCV was defective .Runs great now
__________________
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.
72c20customcamper is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2021, 05:37 PM   #2182
KQQL IT
At the body shop.
 
KQQL IT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Land of fruits and nuts.
Posts: 5,256
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Rear bushing and seal in the 700r4- still leaks. :/
New 1350 rear u joint.
__________________
" That didnt make it any newer "
" Dont antique the equipment "
KQQL IT is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2021, 05:54 PM   #2183
Rich72C10
Mr. Cheyenne
 
Rich72C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Kyle, Texas
Posts: 1,687
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Made it back from my East Texas trip today, which was my first long ride. I put just under 2k miles on her between Thursday and today (Sunday). Overall MPG a little over 12 mpg for the whole trip! She ran like a dream. In between Kilgore and Kyle, more or less cruised 70~75. When punching it to pass a slow moving semi truck, I'd be just touching 90!

The only bit of trouble I had was was the blower fan switch. On my last fill up (60 miles from home), I had a hard time getting the fan to kick in. I knew it was being a bit flaky but let it slip my mind to get the fan switch replaced. The A/C had been pretty much blowing on high or one step down. One thing, I am glad I got my tint before taking the trip!
__________________
Richard

'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne *Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT
SBC 350 | TH350 | LWB | AC | Buddy Seats
Upgrades: Tilt | Front Sway Bar | Radio | Sliding Window | Bed Spare w/Lock
Bed Rails | Full LEDs | Courtesy Lights | Tachometer | Glovebox Lock & Light | Head Light Relays | *Upgraded Fully Super Trim
Rich72C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2021, 06:00 PM   #2184
west9378
Registered User
 
west9378's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pulaski, TN
Posts: 114
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

I must be the world's Greatest Grinder because my welding well it might be a little lacking.

I am trying to weld a cab dolly and I make one pass with the welder and one or two with the grinder. Maybe that is how it is supposed to be done.

I am using a old stick machine I hear mig is easier maybe I should try mig.
Attached Images
  
west9378 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2021, 06:28 PM   #2185
body bolt
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posts: 474
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Got out there before it heated up and changed the alternator. It had been shutting off at low rpm and required a higher speed than normal to turn on again. Fixed.
body bolt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2021, 06:33 PM   #2186
body bolt
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posts: 474
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich72C10 View Post
The only bit of trouble I had was was the blower fan switch.
Yeah, the blower switches suck. For a long time after my switch connector melted I had been using a HD toggle switch hanging under the dash that switched it to high only.
body bolt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2021, 06:48 PM   #2187
Ol Blue K20
Proprietor of Dale's Corner
 
Ol Blue K20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
Posts: 16,245
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Quote:
Originally Posted by west9378 View Post
I must be the world's Greatest Grinder because my welding well it might be a little lacking.

I am trying to weld a cab dolly and I make one pass with the welder and one or two with the grinder. Maybe that is how it is supposed to be done.

I am using a old stick machine I hear mig is easier maybe I should try mig.
Turn the heat down a bit and move a bit faster. Otherwise not bad for a stick on thin 2all tubing.
__________________
"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
Ol Blue K20 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2021, 08:02 PM   #2188
Grumpy old man
Senior Member
 
Grumpy old man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Gods country East,Tn
Posts: 8,545
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Dash repair done . A/C vents cut in , firewall shaved and smoothed , getting closer to paint .
Attached Images
    
__________________

1967 Factory short bed - Old school
'71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX
Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus
Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15
Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction
Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop
Grumpy old man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2021, 09:42 PM   #2189
Ol Blue K20
Proprietor of Dale's Corner
 
Ol Blue K20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
Posts: 16,245
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy old man View Post
Dash repair done . A/C vents cut in , firewall shaved and smoothed , getting closer to paint .
Looking good Grumpy!
__________________
"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
Ol Blue K20 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2021, 10:57 PM   #2190
cab4word67
Registered User
 
cab4word67's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: portland oregon
Posts: 184
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Well I got the new upper control arms installed today. Got all the newly made hinge parts blasted and are in the hot tank tell tomorrow, pics to come. Yesterday I got the rear brake line installed with the needed mods and cleaned the inside on the box. So much to do. hood came off today so we can install the motor Monday, then check driveline for leingh and dif angle. Ordered the wheels too.
cab4word67 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2021, 02:49 AM   #2191
71CHEVYSHORTBED402
Senior Member
 
71CHEVYSHORTBED402's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Nevada
Posts: 7,324
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy old man View Post
Dash repair done . A/C vents cut in , firewall shaved and smoothed , getting closer to paint .
Nice Grumps
__________________
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
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2021, 04:17 PM   #2192
west9378
Registered User
 
west9378's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pulaski, TN
Posts: 114
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Grumpy that is beautiful work, I am trying to decide where to buy filler panels and based on my welding skills from earlier post I will also need to find a welder if better skills than I have.

Ol Blue thank you for the suggestion of heat down and speed up. I want to buy a mig welder but I am trying to have a good excuse ready for the accountant/wife.

Blessings you guys
west9378 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2021, 05:16 PM   #2193
Grumpy old man
Senior Member
 
Grumpy old man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Gods country East,Tn
Posts: 8,545
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Thanks guys , west9378 there are way better welders on this board than myself but that is why God invented grinders ! I learned awhile back whenever you need new expensive tools or parts for your project the best way to get your accountant/wife on board is to keep showing them the new truck ads and when they see those $50,000.00 and up price tags they seem to be a lot more receptive to a $500.00 welder . I know the purist go crazy every time they see another smoothed firewall but this cab was a good candidate for it and I have another rust free 67 cab for a stock build after this ones done .
Attached Images
 
__________________

1967 Factory short bed - Old school
'71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX
Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus
Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15
Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction
Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop
Grumpy old man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2021, 09:03 PM   #2194
67C10Step
Registered User
 
67C10Step's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Beebe, AR
Posts: 2,475
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Grumpy,
My firewall is not the worst but will need some attention. I like the looks of yours and may go that exact route when I pull the trigger on a full paint job. I'm no skilled welder but I make up for it in grinding wheels and patience.

Recently for me it's just been scuffing and priming, scuffing and priming.
Attached Images
 
__________________
1967 C10
1980 Jeep CJ5
2020 Toyota 4Runner
2024 Toyota Tundra
67C10Step is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2021, 09:44 PM   #2195
body bolt
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posts: 474
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy old man View Post
Dash repair done . A/C vents cut in , firewall shaved and smoothed , getting closer to paint .
You do good work.
body bolt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-18-2021, 02:48 AM   #2196
Already Gone
70+ ( Old Skool Club )
 
Already Gone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada
Posts: 9,143
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

I ordered a Borgeson Quick Ration Steering Box which is the last piece I need for my complete front end rebuild.

https://www.borgeson.com/xcart/produ...productid=1805
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
Already Gone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-18-2021, 04:15 AM   #2197
OregonNed
Registered User
 
OregonNed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Posts: 1,644
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

My granddaughter and I doing a little truck bonding. I swear she thinks this will be hers someday!
Attached Images
 
__________________
1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop
OregonNed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-18-2021, 10:43 AM   #2198
cab4word67
Registered User
 
cab4word67's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: portland oregon
Posts: 184
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Quote:
Originally Posted by Already Gone View Post
I ordered a Borgeson Quick Ration Steering Box which is the last piece I need for my complete front end rebuild.

https://www.borgeson.com/xcart/produ...productid=1805
Nice they didnt make that for mine 40 years ago when i started my build, so I installed a 3 turn out of a TA, not just a bolt in. worked out well connected it to a cadi telo/ tilt column and added a vette wheel
cab4word67 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-18-2021, 05:47 PM   #2199
pjmoreland
Senior Member

 
pjmoreland's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 5,988
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Replaced the Precision vent window seals I installed a few months ago with NOS seals. Took me about 6 hours per door, but it was totally worth it to get rid of the whistling wind noise caused by the Precision seals. I'll be happy if I don't have to disassemble my doors again anytime soon.
Attached Images
  

Last edited by pjmoreland; 06-18-2021 at 05:53 PM.
pjmoreland is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-18-2021, 05:56 PM   #2200
Rich72C10
Mr. Cheyenne
 
Rich72C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Kyle, Texas
Posts: 1,687
Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

Ha! I know how you feel, though went with replacements from RogerKoop! Makes me wonder what seals he uses. But I kind of bummed about the new repo glass but it is scratch free.

When I washed my truck a few days ago, not one drop of water made it through the doors/windows! I am sealed up good!

Great job pjmoreland!
__________________
Richard

'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne *Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT
SBC 350 | TH350 | LWB | AC | Buddy Seats
Upgrades: Tilt | Front Sway Bar | Radio | Sliding Window | Bed Spare w/Lock
Bed Rails | Full LEDs | Courtesy Lights | Tachometer | Glovebox Lock & Light | Head Light Relays | *Upgraded Fully Super Trim
Rich72C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:16 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com