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DaHos 05-06-2016 12:25 PM

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Gots wood, doing some ripping today......

Already Gone 05-07-2016 12:23 AM

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What did I did to my truck today? Well its like what have I been doing all week. Did some under hood detailing and it was easy with the hood off. Installed my LED plug and play tail lights I bought from Wes at Classic Heartbeat last summer. Realized while poking under the hood my A/C clutch needs replacing
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=706266 Changed my upper tailgate mouldings myself and learned they only go on one way, yes there is a top and bottom to them. I knew the left front fender on the truck had been damaged and discovered it was replaced with used one, but I don't think one from a 72. I'll stop now , but let me say its been a great week and I learned some things about my truck and that I can do things I thought I couldn't.

seekhunt 05-07-2016 01:06 AM

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Lit up the tires in public!

1968aj 05-07-2016 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave K. (Post 7583645)
Got the grill guard installed--bought it from a fellow member here. Okay, I drilled two holes--have left the outboard ones for now.... Thanks Al, great meeting you and thanks for your patience! Dave

looks right at home on your truck. nice meeting you too

Lanman1972 05-07-2016 09:59 AM

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Finished the passenger side rust repair and to the drivers side!

matthamby 05-07-2016 01:50 PM

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Drove it home this morning from the shop where repairs were made to get it running and safe for the road!

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...psxdglyyqh.jpg

jr1000yarder 05-07-2016 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lanman1972 (Post 7585264)
Finished the passenger side rust repair and to the drivers side!

Whos patch panels and how do they fit???

66clow 05-07-2016 10:06 PM

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Got some new white walls . Pretty good deal from Wal-Mart on line. Hankooks. Now need some paint on the wheels.

https://goo.gl/photos/ac6RKzcBq3zpYa9w9

https://goo.gl/photos/ajYsxB6DZjB5TY8LA

palallin 05-07-2016 10:28 PM

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I removed and reinstalled the ignition switch, which had come loose, making it hard to start (I had to reach under and hold it still to turn the key). I also did a little lubing, so everything works much more betterer.

In The Ten Ring 05-07-2016 10:43 PM

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Today I rust treated (NAPA Permatex) my windshield washer bottle bracket, wire wheeled the windshield squirter ends (Permatexed those too), and started doing the same to the tailgate chains.

Possmguts 05-08-2016 07:34 PM

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Finally got around to starting the bed... I will be pulling it apart but for now this is what I got done...

fleetimus 05-08-2016 07:42 PM

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Tacked oil pump pickup and installed oil pump. (BBC) Was going to install oil pan, one piece gasket ripped. Time for a Bud.

custom10nut 05-08-2016 09:19 PM

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I put my new seat belts in today. I've had them for over a year, but now they're in. Also fixed a couple broken springs in my drivers side seat. Now I don't feel like I'm sitting in a padded donut no more. Next, it's on to the dash......

CST10 05-08-2016 09:35 PM

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Replaced a leaking power steering hose on ol Samson.

BenSherr 05-08-2016 09:47 PM

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Got it started for the first time in months. I'm at a point where I'm seriously considering selling it. Got several other issues which are taking all my resources, and I don't see an end in sight. I am not the type to let a vehicle sit for too long, and mine has been sitting in my yard since Sept. Going to give it a few days and see if I can justify keeping it. If I can't I'll post it in the for sale section.

ekgguy 05-08-2016 09:48 PM

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Said goodbye to the old rusted out cab

http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/...psa2ln8a8f.jpg

Brought in the new(er) one.

http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/...psn0kxsyao.jpg

88Stanger 05-08-2016 11:26 PM

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finished the seat, custom lowered seat mounts and new belts

70STOVEBOLT 05-09-2016 05:18 PM

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Not today, but over the weekend, I fixed a transmission leak at the speedo gear housing. The seal was leaking so I replaced it and the o-ring on the housing. Also picked and ground out the 40-plus-year-old drip rail sealer so I can apply new sealer to avoid future leaks.

Chucks72Longbed 05-09-2016 10:12 PM

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It wasn't today but over several days in the past month. New coils all the way around(someone heated them in the past,they were in bad shape). New shocks all the way around(still had the factory shocks on it. 44 years old). New brakes all the way around with new drums and wheel cylinders on the rear. It sure rides nice and stops good now.

Metaldoc 05-09-2016 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtiguy (Post 7579408)
If someone would have told me it would 5 days to cut, dado, router, drill, mock up install, reinstall, reinstall then get my custom 68' short wood bed on the frame ( after lifting it off to drill the gas filler hole) i'd say they were crazy. not anymore..

I doing a composite bed as well.

In The Ten Ring 05-10-2016 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by matthamby (Post 7585429)
Drove it home this morning from the shop where repairs were made to get it running and safe for the road!

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...psxdglyyqh.jpg

Those built in tow hooks are pretty neat!

In The Ten Ring 05-10-2016 12:59 AM

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I was able to get the squirters for the windshield painted. I just went with black although they were probably originally ochre.

66clow 05-10-2016 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc (Post 7588080)
I doing a composite bed as well.

Definitely post the completion.

Toms67 05-10-2016 05:23 AM

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Striping and priming the frame. taking off front end and rear next.

tlman 05-10-2016 07:07 AM

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that's funny ,my rear cross member bent in exact same spot ,good place for chain with no bumper lol


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