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Mayo · 03-02-2012, 12:10 AM

I put my aluminum rims back on my truck now that the weather is nice

**Tom Vogel** · 03-02-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by zellway

If you find one let me know. I have had no luck.

Call Wes at Classic Heartbeat.

wrwelton · 03-02-2012, 08:47 PM

I started installing the AAW harness and I am having way too much fun. It really was worth the investment. New ignition, new headlight switch, Hi-low beam switch. Im impressed.

wrwelton · 03-02-2012, 08:50 PM

Regarding the AAW harness. I did find out that in the directions they tell you to drill 2 #10 holes to support fuse holder. It was too large of a hole and I had to find 2 larger screws to secure it.

wrwelton · 03-02-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zellway

If you find one let me know. I have had no luck.

I will keep my eyes out for you. Is the seal inside the nuckle on steering column?

LakeAnna · 03-02-2012, 09:08 PM

No pics but I had a productive day for the 72. I cleaned the paint booth and moved the all the parts in for our start at a two tone job in the morning.

JointTech · 03-02-2012, 09:41 PM

removed the fifth wheel tail light harness splice rats nest and got all my tail lights working!!! w00t Going to the muffler shop this weekend i hope and then I can actually drive it to casa de pot.

72cummins · 03-03-2012, 09:12 AM

I added this 48 gallon auxillary fuel tank. Today I will fill it up if I can afford too! I will easily get over 1000 miles per fill up though and that will be nice.

Bennett68C10 · 03-03-2012, 05:41 PM

Worked on my Driver Side Door today. I love bodywork.

AustinScott · 03-03-2012, 08:04 PM

I pulled the trigger and bought a new overdrive tranny....

I left the cost out of the picture, but I can add it back in if everyone is interested in what a total purchase from bowtie would cost.

More info and pics to come after I receive the crate!!!

shawno72 · 03-03-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinScott

I pulled the trigger and bought a new overdrive tranny....

I left the cost out of the picture, but I can add it back in if everyone is interested in what a total purchase from bowtie would cost.

More info and pics to come after I receive the crate!!!

I am curious to what that cost.

AustinScott · 03-03-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

I am curious to what that cost.

ok here you go..... cover your eyes!!!

one stop shop for everything....

ffk · 03-03-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 67lowered

ffk,, nice tin work, bet that took some time,
I gotta do mine, thanks the inspiration

yes it did..thanks

shawno72 · 03-03-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinScott

ok here you go..... cover your eyes!!!

one stop shop for everything....

That seems about right. What made you go for the 200 instead of a 700?
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AustinScott · 03-03-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

That seems about right. What made you go for the 200 instead of a 700?
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I currently have a th400 in the truck, so after looking up the specs 2004r & 700r4.
It looks like the 2004r will swap right into my truck as is.
No need to move the crossmember, no need to get a new drive shaft (except the yoke change).
So it made since to just go with the 200.
The gear ratio in the 200 is almost the same as the th400, just a tad lower.
So no loss there, just gain with over drive.
It just made since all around!

mud.man.rj · 03-03-2012, 10:30 PM

Thanks for the info, I have to change a 72 Gm from 3spd standard to 4spd auto, will have to be careful in length and see which is the same. Is there any electrical to it for 4th lockup or just tv cable adjustment.

C10_ustacould · 03-04-2012, 02:20 AM

Mocked up the headers I received today...

67Slider · 03-04-2012, 10:55 AM

I started removing misc stuff. The truck goes into paint jail on Tuesday. I picked up my seat from the upholstery shop on Saturday. I like it but the color did not match all of my other painted trim pieces. Oh well. Looks like I will have some time to get them all squared away while the body and paint are getting done.

RexDodge · 03-04-2012, 11:37 AM

Guess what I did today. The first picture is your clue. I try to get all the use out of my cut off wheels I can! The second and third show the cuts I made to the frame to allow clearance for the gas tank. I intend to mount it with the mid flange up against the upper edge if the frame rail. I have some 1/8" strap stock that I will form to support the tank. It will look like a factory installation when I am done. At least that is what I am shooting for. I will be fabing up a receiver that will box in the frame at the rear and add strength. The last picture shows the filler necks current location. I will need to get creative with the frame at that point to allow clearance to get to the tail light filler. I had to cut a little of the top rail to allow me to drop the tank into place. I will re-install all that I can to have a spot to bolt the bed securely. Tomorrow I hope to pressure wash the back half so I have clean metal to work with. I will be fabing my c notch's and shock relocation brakets and moving my shocks. Onward!
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wrwelton · 03-04-2012, 04:30 PM

Wow. You have more guts then i do. Looks like it is gonna fit snug as a bug in a rug. Will you reinforce frame? What size tank is that? Happy welding!!

aventur1 · 03-04-2012, 10:04 PM

Put new window regulator and door mech along with new felts and tinted window in drivers side door. Next is to insall my new leather panel and billit handles.

Rob H. · 03-04-2012, 10:31 PM

Drove it to my daughter's about 60 miles away, drove them around a some this afternoon and loaded some wood from the tornado over there on the truck to take back to their house. Ended up hauling the wood back home with me tonight. All told I put around 176 miles on with only a few minor problems ( rear brake dragging and weak pressure plate causing clutch to slip if I push it too hard). I'm gonna put in another clutch soon as I can and replace some of the brake hardware on the right rear. Pretty happy with the old truck after having it on the road for two weeks!

BigCountryx · 03-04-2012, 11:05 PM

Made 180 mile round trip to a truck show in Rayne LA. Yella Magic made it without a hiccup. Mismatched panels and all
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RexDodge · 03-04-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wrwelton

Wow. You have more guts then i do. Looks like it is gonna fit snug as a bug in a rug. Will you reinforce frame? What size tank is that? Happy welding!!

It "did" fit tight. I had to massage the opening a bit. Trying to figure out how to modify my bed floor now. This gas tank stuff is way harder than anything else I have done. It makes me think a bit. I really don't want it hanging low in the back. I won't be hauling anything so I am not too worried about reinforcing the frame. The receiver I fab up for boxing in the frame should do it. The tank is about a 28 gallon tank. Cruising size

AustinScott · 03-04-2012, 11:24 PM

we started to prepare for the tranny swap today.
My son and I made a Lowes Run, to pick up some wood to make stands out of.
we picked up a few - 2x12x12's & some 4x4x8's

Joy of having kids.... help when you need it!

Getting to work....

Up next is to cut off the exhaust hangers that are welded to my frame!!

-=Scott=-

03-02-2012, 12:10 AM	#3526
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03-02-2012, 08:47 PM	#3528
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I started installing the AAW harness and I am having way too much fun. It really was worth the investment. New ignition, new headlight switch, Hi-low beam switch. Im impressed. Attached Images __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-02-2012, 08:50 PM	#3529
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Regarding the AAW harness. I did find out that in the directions they tell you to drill 2 #10 holes to support fuse holder. It was too large of a hole and I had to find 2 larger screws to secure it. __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-02-2012, 09:08 PM	#3531
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: What did you do to your truck today! No pics but I had a productive day for the 72. I cleaned the paint booth and moved the all the parts in for our start at a two tone job in the morning. __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

03-02-2012, 09:41 PM	#3532
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: What did you do to your truck today! removed the fifth wheel tail light harness splice rats nest and got all my tail lights working!!! w00t Going to the muffler shop this weekend i hope and then I can actually drive it to casa de pot. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

03-03-2012, 09:12 AM	#3533
72cummins Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Great Falls, MT Posts: 15	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I added this 48 gallon auxillary fuel tank. Today I will fill it up if I can afford too! I will easily get over 1000 miles per fill up though and that will be nice. Attached Images __________________ Bryce 1972 Chevy K20 powered by an inline 6

03-03-2012, 05:41 PM	#3534
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Worked on my Driver Side Door today. I love bodywork. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-03-2012, 08:04 PM	#3535
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I pulled the trigger and bought a new overdrive tranny.... I left the cost out of the picture, but I can add it back in if everyone is interested in what a total purchase from bowtie would cost. More info and pics to come after I receive the crate!!!

03-03-2012, 10:30 PM	#3541
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Thanks for the info, I have to change a 72 Gm from 3spd standard to 4spd auto, will have to be careful in length and see which is the same. Is there any electrical to it for 4th lockup or just tv cable adjustment.

03-04-2012, 02:20 AM	#3542
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Mocked up the headers I received today... Attached Images __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

03-04-2012, 10:55 AM	#3543
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I started removing misc stuff. The truck goes into paint jail on Tuesday. I picked up my seat from the upholstery shop on Saturday. I like it but the color did not match all of my other painted trim pieces. Oh well. Looks like I will have some time to get them all squared away while the body and paint are getting done. __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500

03-04-2012, 11:37 AM	#3544
RexDodge Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 741	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Guess what I did today. The first picture is your clue. I try to get all the use out of my cut off wheels I can! The second and third show the cuts I made to the frame to allow clearance for the gas tank. I intend to mount it with the mid flange up against the upper edge if the frame rail. I have some 1/8" strap stock that I will form to support the tank. It will look like a factory installation when I am done. At least that is what I am shooting for. I will be fabing up a receiver that will box in the frame at the rear and add strength. The last picture shows the filler necks current location. I will need to get creative with the frame at that point to allow clearance to get to the tail light filler. I had to cut a little of the top rail to allow me to drop the tank into place. I will re-install all that I can to have a spot to bolt the bed securely. Tomorrow I hope to pressure wash the back half so I have clean metal to work with. I will be fabing my c notch's and shock relocation brakets and moving my shocks. Onward! Attached Images Attached Images

03-04-2012, 04:30 PM	#3545
wrwelton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: massachusetts Posts: 180	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Wow. You have more guts then i do. Looks like it is gonna fit snug as a bug in a rug. Will you reinforce frame? What size tank is that? Happy welding!! __________________ I know I can! I know i can! 72 K20 Restoration

03-04-2012, 10:04 PM	#3546
aventur1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 676	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Put new window regulator and door mech along with new felts and tinted window in drivers side door. Next is to insall my new leather panel and billit handles. __________________ 1968 4x4 Frame, with a 67 Cab and Bed A Shorter Step 1999 Dodge 2500 Cummins Diesel

03-04-2012, 10:31 PM	#3547
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Drove it to my daughter's about 60 miles away, drove them around a some this afternoon and loaded some wood from the tornado over there on the truck to take back to their house. Ended up hauling the wood back home with me tonight. All told I put around 176 miles on with only a few minor problems ( rear brake dragging and weak pressure plate causing clutch to slip if I push it too hard). I'm gonna put in another clutch soon as I can and replace some of the brake hardware on the right rear. Pretty happy with the old truck after having it on the road for two weeks! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)



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03-04-2012, 11:05 PM	#3548
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Made 180 mile round trip to a truck show in Rayne LA. Yella Magic made it without a hiccup. Mismatched panels and all Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

03-04-2012, 11:24 PM	#3550
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your truck today! we started to prepare for the tranny swap today. My son and I made a Lowes Run, to pick up some wood to make stands out of. we picked up a few - 2x12x12's & some 4x4x8's Joy of having kids.... help when you need it! Getting to work.... Up next is to cut off the exhaust hangers that are welded to my frame!! -=Scott=-

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