What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II - Page 288 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chuck A · 08-22-2018, 11:57 PM

Started removing the purple window tint. Razor blade scraped the tint film off. Lacquer thinner and a towel took care of the glue residue. I was pleased to discover the windows have factory tint and all the glass looks to be OEM.

**Canuckvetter** · 08-23-2018, 01:34 AM

Installed the 327 in the truck this evening. Everything on the bottom installed and hooked up. Hoping to bring it to life tomorrow evening.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1535002197

**68bowtie** · 08-23-2018, 01:42 AM

Bent and installed brake lines from the new master. First time doing it, but I think it turned out pretty good.

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**Canuckvetter** · 08-24-2018, 12:36 AM

Engine started right up! So glad I decided to upgrade to power steering. No leaks. Engine runs smooth.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1535085363

Metaldoc · 08-24-2018, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

Engine started right up! So glad I decided to upgrade to power steering. No leaks. Engine runs smooth.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1535085363

Looks great in there and after having PS now I can relate. The steering wheel is too big now.

**Canuckvetter** · 08-24-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Looks great in there and after having PS now I can relate. The steering wheel is too big now.

Ya I swapped the 16” wheel for a 15”

OregonNed · 08-24-2018, 10:22 AM

Detailed up and ready for a show tomorrow...

sgt1022 · 08-24-2018, 01:53 PM

Replaced tie rods, bearings, rotors and front brakes.

**68SWB4x4** · 08-26-2018, 02:07 PM

First car show

**Patch** · 08-26-2018, 04:27 PM

Picked up these beauties this weekend! 72 DB front end, set of complete doors ,matching hood and 5 correct date coded 5 lug steel rims for $400!!

ZEKE68 · 08-26-2018, 10:15 PM

Started varnishing my bed wood. After a year of working on the truck I am getting close to hitting the road again. I wish I had started a build thread.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-26-2018, 10:50 PM

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First car show

Lokin' good!!

bill3rail · 08-26-2018, 11:21 PM

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First car show

I love all the period correct accoutrements! That is what I am always on the look out to use with my truck.

Bill

weq92f · 08-26-2018, 11:52 PM

Yes, what he said! ...plus...

I love those chairs!

-klb

**68SWB4x4** · 08-27-2018, 10:34 AM

Thanks guys!

I was looking all over for some and thought to call my brother and he had every piece you see and more for some reason

**Beau2a** · 08-27-2018, 11:38 AM

Got my engine/transmission in.

**3757chevy** · 08-28-2018, 01:15 AM

Installed my rear upper shock mount brackets.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763851 check 'm out.

kcmarkd · 08-28-2018, 02:12 PM

Brought the new project home.
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hamjet · 08-28-2018, 03:21 PM

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First car show

Hey Boo Boo, I see you have a picinic basket.... lol, nice truck.....

bill3rail · 08-28-2018, 05:29 PM

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Brought the new project home.
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That is the identical truck my uncle bought brand new and ran it until well after he retired. I would grab that one in a heartbeat as his truck is the reason I love these trucks.

Bill

**Boog** · 08-28-2018, 10:01 PM

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Brought the new project home.
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Welcome aboard. Project? Man I say put gas in it and drive. Nice truck.

kcmarkd · 08-28-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Welcome aboard. Project? Man I say put gas in it and drive. Nice truck.

Thanks!

Yeah, it's a project. The truck as is runs, stops (slowly), most things seem to work, frame is solid, engine has been replaced at some point, most body work is solid. It apparently had some sort of professional undercoat applied earlier in it's life. It is flaking off now, but the metal underneath looks 45 years younger.

Has a little rust in the usual places, some unique electrical wiring, oozes fluids here and there, but overall a decent start. Initial plan is to get it safe and drive it, and plan the next steps.

Jim Boy · 08-29-2018, 07:26 AM

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Very Very nice truck. Starting restorations with a good truck is half the battle. You really see progress with all the things you fix . Have fun and good luck. I have a question about the upper side molding on your truck. Is the chrome all chrome or does it have the black strip in the centre? I have been trying to find out if they make a solid chrome style. Have a good day.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-29-2018, 08:25 AM

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Looks nice

kcmarkd · 08-29-2018, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Boy

Very Very nice truck. Starting restorations with a good truck is half the battle. You really see progress with all the things you fix . Have fun and good luck. I have a question about the upper side molding on your truck. Is the chrome all chrome or does it have the black strip in the centre? I have been trying to find out if they make a solid chrome style. Have a good day.

Thanks Jim Boy,

The upper side molding on my truck does have the black strip, although with 50 years of age on it. I wonder: since Mar-K makes these moldings new with the black strip, would they be willing to make a set without the strip?

08-22-2018, 11:57 PM	#7176
Chuck A Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 69	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started removing the purple window tint. Razor blade scraped the tint film off. Lacquer thinner and a towel took care of the glue residue. I was pleased to discover the windows have factory tint and all the glass looks to be OEM. Attached Images

08-23-2018, 01:34 AM	#7177
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,041	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed the 327 in the truck this evening. Everything on the bottom installed and hooked up. Hoping to bring it to life tomorrow evening. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1535002197 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

08-23-2018, 01:42 AM	#7178
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,344	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Bent and installed brake lines from the new master. First time doing it, but I think it turned out pretty good. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

08-24-2018, 12:36 AM	#7179
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,041	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Engine started right up! So glad I decided to upgrade to power steering. No leaks. Engine runs smooth. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1535085363 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

08-24-2018, 10:22 AM	#7182
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Detailed up and ready for a show tomorrow... __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-24-2018, 01:53 PM	#7183
sgt1022 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 107	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Replaced tie rods, bearings, rotors and front brakes.

08-26-2018, 02:07 PM	#7184
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II First car show __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-26-2018, 04:27 PM	#7185
Patch Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Picked up these beauties this weekend! 72 DB front end, set of complete doors ,matching hood and 5 correct date coded 5 lug steel rims for $400!! Attached Images __________________ Patch

08-26-2018, 10:15 PM	#7186
ZEKE68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast, Florida Posts: 403	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Started varnishing my bed wood. After a year of working on the truck I am getting close to hitting the road again. I wish I had started a build thread. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB Step Side, Big Block, 4L80E , Running!

08-26-2018, 11:52 PM	#7189
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,879	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Yes, what he said! ...plus... I love those chairs! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

08-27-2018, 10:34 AM	#7190
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Thanks guys! I was looking all over for some and thought to call my brother and he had every piece you see and more for some reason __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-27-2018, 11:38 AM	#7191
Beau2a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enumclaw WA Posts: 267	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got my engine/transmission in. Attached Images

08-28-2018, 01:15 AM	#7192
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,852	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Installed my rear upper shock mount brackets.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763851 check 'm out. Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

08-28-2018, 02:12 PM	#7193
kcmarkd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Etowah, NC Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Brought the new project home.



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