Re: 1972 C20 -Airride conversion-
 

@CG, Thanks!
Finned valvecovers and air cleaner would look awesome, but I doubt that type of valve cover will fit.:hh:
The covers that are on it now have a lip where they seal to the head, the compressor sits above this lip. The finned valvecovers don't have that as far as I know.


Small update:
Antenna came in.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...39/antenna.jpg
I'm scared to drive with it all the way up:lol:
I mean, do they hold up in 60 mph wind?

Also had a lot of problems with all sorts of debris from trees ending up inside the cab. so hopfully this trashguard will stop that from happening again.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...CE38F868D4.jpg


I've also put new window seals and fuzzies in the doors, but now my windows don't close all the way. I've read that its a common problem with repro fuzzies. But what's the fix?
Do I have to take it all apart and cut the window channel lower?:m6:

Re: 1972 C20 -Airride conversion-
 

update, for the one's wondering where this has been.

I've been enjoying the truck after the conversion.
Didn't have any major flaws or breaks on the things i've changed.
Had an e-brake actuator fail, replaced that.
Got a new steering wheel, and in the meantime rebuild my steering column and steering box.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9/IMG_5749.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9/IMG_5503.jpg

The air cleaner for the aircompressor fell apart a couple of times, so i decided to make a solid one from a sbc 305 air cleaner.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9/IMG_5698.jpg

Changed the dryrotted old tyres for fresh new ones.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9/IMG_6086.jpg

Then I decided to go on a roadtrip vacation with the truck.
So, got a campershell on top, made some simple cabinets and a bed inside.
Also made a roofrack on top of the campershell, for a spare tyre, spare feul, some water and a wooden crate for tools and stuff.
Also figured this was a good time to change fluids and get new filters.
And lastly nut and bold checked the entire truck.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9/IMG_5898.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...9/IMG_6163.jpg

Went on a 2400 mile trip to and trough Norway, which was an amazing experience.
halfway in Denmark:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/P1040356.jpg

Then in Norway:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/P1040511.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/P1040556.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...1040594_1_.jpg

But also had some issues, nothing major.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/IMG_6331.jpg

Had my throttlecable come apart
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/IMG_6332.jpg

And the ignition points burned in, so spark was not great, to the point it really didn't want to do more than idle.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/IMG_6340.jpg
So took some sandpaper to the points, and ghetto replaced the cable with a universal cable and was able to easily continue the trip.

Re: 1972 C20 -Airride conversion-
 

Wiekser.....you're Batman! Awesome work and engineering! :metal: