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NevadaDVX · 06-21-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by magwakeenercew2jh

What color/paint is that? Very nice.

It's a late model Ford color, Cinnamon Clearcoat Metalic. Looks great in bright sunlight, but looks more brown in the shade.

colin_havens · 06-21-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaDVX

It's a late model Ford color, Cinnamon Clearcoat Metalic. Looks great in bright sunlight, but looks more brown in the shade.

I was going to ask what color that was, its very nice. Something about classy suttle looking colors have been appealing to me lately, instead of loud bright ones. I like it (even if it is a FORD color

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LakeMtn · 06-21-2011, 01:33 PM

began cleaning the underside. Grease Lightening works good!!

Jeffs70 · 06-21-2011, 05:10 PM

walked in the shop and looked at it. then walked out shaking my head at the heat LOL

colin_havens · 06-22-2011, 11:47 AM

Spent last night working some more on tuning the engine. I pulled the carb, due to a small vaccum leak I was having, and removed the old gasket materal. Put on a sealing plate from Holley, should keep it from doing that again. Also plumbed in a PCV valve, as I had not been running one before. Pulled the HEI and sut a advance curve kit in it, and slid it back into the motor. Just have to bolt the carb back down, and set my timing again, and I should be good to go. I was tired if it running so rich and fouling plugs, and you could just smell the excess gas coming out of the tailpipes. Should get a little more get up and go, little better mpg, and no more smelly exhaust!

**JJanzen** · 06-22-2011, 11:51 AM

Several weeks ago as summer was approaching, I decided to get my factory ac up and running on my 72 blue Cheyenne Super daily driver. I noticed that on one of the hoses coming off the back of the compressor, it attached to the hose fitting at the "heater box" area with just a standard hose clamp. My first thought was there was no way that it was holding pressure so i decided to remove the hose and get it rebuilt correctly. While waiting on the hose, I decided to go ahead and remove the compressor, clean it up, re-paint it. Well, you can't put a cleaned up compressor on old nasty brackets so they came off next. This exposed an old rubber fuel line from the fuel pump that had bothered me for years so I rebuilt it with a hard line as well. As I am looking at the front of the engine now partly exposed, I was reminded of the on going cam problems that have haunted this truck since I got it about 4 years ago. The previous owner had re-built the motor and made a number of errors that needed correcting including the cam selection. I decided if I was ever going to get this motor right, I needed to replace it. I selected the Comp Cams 268H based on my freind JohnO's experience. So, I pulled everything apart and re-finished it in Chevy Orange. JohnO helped me put all back together and I must say, it runs better than I could of expected. Other than the waterspots in the pictures, it also looks like it now runs!

GMC69 · 06-22-2011, 11:58 AM

I replaced the plain side markers with deluxe side markers that I got for my birthday last night.
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Dano69c10 · 06-22-2011, 12:54 PM

JJanzen

That engine looks clean, I especially like the fuel line.
Dano

Scott Webster · 06-22-2011, 02:26 PM

Parked the '71 next to the house so I can see it every time I walk through the kitchen

**JJanzen** · 06-22-2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano69c10

JJanzen

That engine looks clean, I especially like the fuel line.
Dano

Thanks Dano. Now I just need to replace from the fuel pump to the tank. For some reason, the PO stuck it on top of the frame!

mrbwtie · 06-22-2011, 08:31 PM

Or is the question "what did your truck do for you today"? It took me for a ride.

The temp was 97 degress outside and it had to be 180+ under the hood.I was getting vapor lock.

magwakeenercew2jh · 06-22-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mrbwtie

Or is the question "what did your truck do for you today"? It took me for ride.

The temp was 97 degress outside and it had to 180+ under the hood.I was getting vapor lock.

Fine looking truck in your avatar, mbt. Tubbed? You have air in that sweetheart?

mrbwtie · 06-22-2011, 09:06 PM

Air, I wish. The only problem I am having is vapor lock. the tremendous amount of heat under the hood is killing me. Cool can or maybe a hood scoop?

Bennett68C10 · 06-22-2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbwtie

Air, I wish. The only problem I am having is vapor lock. the tremendous amount of heat under the hood is killing me. Cool can or maybe a hood scoop?

Beautiful truck you have there, what color orange is the paint. I love it
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67Slider · 06-22-2011, 10:28 PM

Went to the Pick-n-pull on my lunch today and scored a new Power Steering Box for $30. Degreased it and shot some paint on it when I got home. I will install it this weekend and see if it is gonna leak like my old one. It seems evertime I fix one leak I get two more. Blew a line on my front brake and it looks like my PS pump may be leaking now. ARGGGHH!

wwotr · 06-24-2011, 01:53 AM

Went and paid the Invoice, looked it over and the Wifes taking me to trhe shop to bring it home tomorrow!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-24-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbwtie

Air, I wish. The only problem I am having is vapor lock. the tremendous amount of heat under the hood is killing me. Cool can or maybe a hood scoop?

Nice looking ride ya got there..

mmmBoost · 06-24-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbwtie

Air, I wish. The only problem I am having is vapor lock. the tremendous amount of heat under the hood is killing me. Cool can or maybe a hood scoop?

An electric fuel pump will cure your vapor lock. put the pump as close to the tank as you can. Fuel under pressure raises the boiling point of the fuel. I put an electric fuel pump on my truck in Arizona never vapor locked again.

kcsa75 · 06-25-2011, 11:04 PM

Making progress on the engine compartment. Still have a ways to go, but we're getting there.
The top photos are what I started with.

wwotr · 06-26-2011, 02:18 AM

Actually picked it up from the Shop after having the Exhaust Tucked up into the Frame, New Horns put on, and a new AC Relay put in.

88fordf150 · 06-26-2011, 07:43 AM

Finished up putting the stars & stripes treatment on my tach.

Lippyp · 06-26-2011, 08:39 AM

That tach is cool! I finally managed to get the seized bolt out of the firewall main wiring harness plug so i can finally get on with rewiring the engine bay.

Hottrucks · 06-26-2011, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

Actually picked it up from the Shop after having the Exhaust Tucked up into the Frame, New Horns put on, and a new AC Relay put in.

we need more pics of this!!!

mdaven@aol.com · 06-26-2011, 09:57 AM

Loosened the bolts holding the seat so I can remove the water soaked carpet. Plan to clean and prime the floor prior to installing a LMC rubber mat.

mightymouse · 06-26-2011, 02:37 PM

worked on the bed ' all weekend . thinking about what a waste of time

06-21-2011, 01:33 PM	#2403
LakeMtn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klamath Falls Oregon Posts: 32	Re: What did you do to your truck today! began cleaning the underside. Grease Lightening works good!!

06-21-2011, 05:10 PM	#2404
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: What did you do to your truck today! walked in the shop and looked at it. then walked out shaking my head at the heat LOL __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

06-22-2011, 11:47 AM	#2405
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Spent last night working some more on tuning the engine. I pulled the carb, due to a small vaccum leak I was having, and removed the old gasket materal. Put on a sealing plate from Holley, should keep it from doing that again. Also plumbed in a PCV valve, as I had not been running one before. Pulled the HEI and sut a advance curve kit in it, and slid it back into the motor. Just have to bolt the carb back down, and set my timing again, and I should be good to go. I was tired if it running so rich and fouling plugs, and you could just smell the excess gas coming out of the tailpipes. Should get a little more get up and go, little better mpg, and no more smelly exhaust!

06-22-2011, 11:51 AM	#2406
JJanzen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 252	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Several weeks ago as summer was approaching, I decided to get my factory ac up and running on my 72 blue Cheyenne Super daily driver. I noticed that on one of the hoses coming off the back of the compressor, it attached to the hose fitting at the "heater box" area with just a standard hose clamp. My first thought was there was no way that it was holding pressure so i decided to remove the hose and get it rebuilt correctly. While waiting on the hose, I decided to go ahead and remove the compressor, clean it up, re-paint it. Well, you can't put a cleaned up compressor on old nasty brackets so they came off next. This exposed an old rubber fuel line from the fuel pump that had bothered me for years so I rebuilt it with a hard line as well. As I am looking at the front of the engine now partly exposed, I was reminded of the on going cam problems that have haunted this truck since I got it about 4 years ago. The previous owner had re-built the motor and made a number of errors that needed correcting including the cam selection. I decided if I was ever going to get this motor right, I needed to replace it. I selected the Comp Cams 268H based on my freind JohnO's experience. So, I pulled everything apart and re-finished it in Chevy Orange. JohnO helped me put all back together and I must say, it runs better than I could of expected. Other than the waterspots in the pictures, it also looks like it now runs! Attached Images __________________ Blue72 Red72

06-22-2011, 11:58 AM	#2407
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06-22-2011, 12:54 PM	#2408
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06-22-2011, 02:26 PM	#2409
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06-22-2011, 08:31 PM	#2411
mrbwtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 3	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Or is the question "what did your truck do for you today"? It took me for a ride. The temp was 97 degress outside and it had to be 180+ under the hood.I was getting vapor lock. Last edited by mrbwtie; 06-22-2011 at 08:35 PM.

06-22-2011, 09:06 PM	#2413
mrbwtie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 3	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Air, I wish. The only problem I am having is vapor lock. the tremendous amount of heat under the hood is killing me. Cool can or maybe a hood scoop? Last edited by mrbwtie; 06-22-2011 at 09:12 PM.

06-22-2011, 10:28 PM	#2415
67Slider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pueblo West, CO Posts: 944	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went to the Pick-n-pull on my lunch today and scored a new Power Steering Box for $30. Degreased it and shot some paint on it when I got home. I will install it this weekend and see if it is gonna leak like my old one. It seems evertime I fix one leak I get two more. Blew a line on my front brake and it looks like my PS pump may be leaking now. ARGGGHH! __________________ 67 C10 Stepside 66 Mustang Coupe 99 Burb 2500 Last edited by 67Slider; 06-22-2011 at 10:28 PM.

06-24-2011, 01:53 AM	#2416
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Went and paid the Invoice, looked it over and the Wifes taking me to trhe shop to bring it home tomorrow! Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

06-25-2011, 11:04 PM	#2419
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Making progress on the engine compartment. Still have a ways to go, but we're getting there. The top photos are what I started with. Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

06-26-2011, 02:18 AM	#2420
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Actually picked it up from the Shop after having the Exhaust Tucked up into the Frame, New Horns put on, and a new AC Relay put in. Attached Images __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

06-26-2011, 07:43 AM	#2421
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06-26-2011, 08:39 AM	#2422
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