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Daron65 · 03-29-2020, 07:50 PM

Removed the duel exhaust from the headers back. I was able to get one side replaced before i stopped for the day. I got tired of banging my head under the truck. LOL.

Andy4639 · 03-29-2020, 10:30 PM

New Tach and speed warning installed in the cluster going in the Ramp truck tomorrow.

KMC3420 · 03-30-2020, 12:14 PM

Finally roller status. Still working through torqueing the front control arm shafts to allow more range of motion. I torqued them in the air versus loaded on the ground. Big mental stepping stone for me. The wheels are just roller wheels I borrowed from a buddy, but I like the wide look.

67C10Step · 03-30-2020, 12:26 PM

KMC,
Looking good. I was just south of you in Marshall yesterday.

The classic, slotted aluminum wheel is like a pair of jeans. Never out of style totally.

I want to hear more about the exhaust cut outs in the cross member.

KMC3420 · 03-30-2020, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

KMC,
Looking good. I was just south of you in Marshall yesterday.

The classic, slotted aluminum wheel is like a pair of jeans. Never out of style totally.

I want to hear more about the exhaust cut outs in the cross member.

Thanks! My wife is an RN and travels to Marshall frequently. There is a Kenda drive in movie theater there, and the guy who owns it has quite a few old cars/trucks. There used to be a lot of 67-72 c10's in Marshall, but they are thinning out. The exhaust cut outs are from dead end garage. They bolt to the cross member, however you have to drill a hole in the cross member for them to mount. They will fit up to 3" exhaust. Dead End Garage Exhaust cutouts

67C10Step · 03-30-2020, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMC3420

Thanks! My wife is an RN and travels to Marshall frequently. There is a Kenda drive in movie theater there, and the guy who owns it has quite a few old cars/trucks. There used to be a lot of 67-72 c10's in Marshall, but they are thinning out. The exhaust cut outs are from dead end garage. They bolt to the cross member, however you have to drill a hole in the cross member for them to mount. They will fit up to 3" exhaust. Dead End Garage Exhaust cutouts

That's where we were! Took in a social distance movie at the Kenda drive inn. Gotta love hearing coyotes calling in the distance during a movie. I was checking out the guys stuff as we were in line to get in. Nice 196901972 short box C10 out front and a yellow 68-72 corvette out back.

Thanks for the info on the cutouts. I like that option and look.

Astro-Balls · 03-30-2020, 09:41 PM

I made a Custom Cab Cover to protect my new roof paint and Interior.
No leaves or water can get into the cowl vent or cab.
Interested? PM Me for details.

KMC3420 · 03-30-2020, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

I made a Custom Cab Cover to protect my new roof paint and Interior.
No leaves or water can get into the cowl vent or cab.

Nice job, but you’re 53 years too late. Kidding, if only these were used back then!

toolboxchev · 03-30-2020, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

I made a Custom Cab Cover to protect my new roof paint and Interior.
No leaves or water can get into the cowl vent or cab.

Would you by chance going into production with those? I can see a market there......

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-30-2020, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

I made a Custom Cab Cover to protect my new roof paint and Interior.
No leaves or water can get into the cowl vent or cab.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Would you by chance going into production with those? I can see a market there......

I want one......

**68bowtie** · 03-31-2020, 12:21 AM

seriously good idea.

Astro-Balls · 03-31-2020, 12:49 PM

The material I used is called
Aqualon Edge Soft, it is a tough, waterproof fabric with a soft interior lining so it is soft on the paint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2YZk-Bh3kY

toolboxchev · 03-31-2020, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

The material I used is called
Aqualon Edge Soft, it is a tough, waterproof fabric with a soft interior lining so it is soft on the paint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2YZk-Bh3kY

Ok, I'm in, I want one also!

**DeadheadNM** · 04-01-2020, 01:50 PM

Took first drive of 2020.

Old_Gold · 04-01-2020, 08:38 PM

Transmission was getting a little tired, it was also shorter than expected! Driveshaft got dropped off for shortening today

**j_cst_10** · 04-03-2020, 10:50 AM

I finally finished up my vintage air heater/defrost install just before summer haha. Had to relocate some gauges where the heater controls now reside.

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67C10Step · 04-03-2020, 02:14 PM

This has been my virus project. Working out the wiring on my truck. I got tired of poking everything with my volt meter so I wired up some old trailer lights I had on the shop. I now have back up lights, stop lights, turn signals, and even got the dome light working. Still have not gotten the hazards to work yet but that is low on my list now.

KMC3420 · 04-03-2020, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

This has been my virus project. Working out the wiring on my truck. I got tired of poking everything with my volt meter so I wired up some old trailer lights I had on the shop. I now have back up lights, stop lights, turn signals, and even got the dome light working. Still have not gotten the hazards to work yet but that is low on my list now.

Success! Good job, and I think we have all used the old trailer lights to sort out wiring.

Daron65 · 04-03-2020, 05:19 PM

Installed new tarp, finished the duel exhaust. Now relaxing.

66clow · 04-04-2020, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j_cst_10

I finally finished up my vintage air heater/defrost install just before summer haha. Had to relocate some gauges where the heater controls now reside.

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Do you have a photo of the bank of the guage cluster? How did you get around the rear panel for the tach?

**j_cst_10** · 04-04-2020, 01:55 PM

No photos sorry. It was somewhat an ordeal.

The boost gauge was relatively simple, just removed the plate on the back of the cluster and cut it in half. Cut a clearance hole in the clear plastic faceplate and mounted the gauge using the auto meter bracket and thumb screws.

The egt was more involved going in place of the factory tach. I cut a 2” hole in the clear gauge faceplate and hand filed it to fit snugly. This is how the gauge is held in place. Cut another tight fitting hole in the stamped steel panel that has the factory gauges. Then used a sheet metal uni-bit to drill clearance holes in the back of the cluster to clear the light terminal and egt probe terminals. Lastly used a razor blade to cut through the plastic membrane that connects the electrical power to the lights and gauges. Also cut the studs off the auto meter gauge.

It wasn’t too bad but there were a handful of roadblocks that i didn’t foresee but was able to work through them.

66clow · 04-04-2020, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j_cst_10

No photos sorry. It was somewhat an ordeal.

The boost gauge was relatively simple, just removed the plate on the back of the cluster and cut it in half. Cut a clearance hole in the clear plastic faceplate and mounted the gauge using the auto meter bracket and thumb screws.

The egt was more involved going in place of the factory tach. I cut a 2” hole in the clear gauge faceplate and hand filed it to fit snugly. This is how the gauge is held in place. Cut another tight fitting hole in the stamped steel panel that has the factory gauges. Then used a sheet metal uni-bit to drill clearance holes in the back of the cluster to clear the light terminal and egt probe terminals. Lastly used a razor blade to cut through the plastic membrane that connects the electrical power to the lights and gauges. Also cut the studs off the auto meter gauge.

It wasn’t too bad but there were a handful of roadblocks that i didn’t foresee but was able to work through them.

Ok thanks for that info. I have a factory tach I wanted to install. My buddy cut
Membrane and ran wires to reconnect them. That was too much work for me lol. I think I'll try it your way. Thanks

Astro-Balls · 04-04-2020, 05:03 PM

Installed Extang Tonneau cover, Highly recommended.

Davidf · 04-04-2020, 05:29 PM

Finish rebuilding drivers vent window and hood hinges. Machining new rivets for the hinges took most of the day. Penning them over was not going well until I thought of my air chisel...then bingo. Hinges are now supper tight.

KQQL IT · 04-05-2020, 12:35 PM

Does looking at your 68 while under the 73 count.
New exhaust hangers welded on by my Son.

03-29-2020, 07:50 PM	#1126
Daron65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Monaca, PA Western PA Posts: 93	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Removed the duel exhaust from the headers back. I was able to get one side replaced before i stopped for the day. I got tired of banging my head under the truck. LOL. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C20, Blueprint 355. Holly Street Avenger 430HP. Turbo 350 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe. Stock. True survivor with 1 paint job 1953 Buick Special. GM 355. Just a good smooth engine.

03-29-2020, 10:30 PM	#1127
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New Tach and speed warning installed in the cluster going in the Ramp truck tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-30-2020, 12:14 PM	#1128
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,069	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally roller status. Still working through torqueing the front control arm shafts to allow more range of motion. I torqued them in the air versus loaded on the ground. Big mental stepping stone for me. The wheels are just roller wheels I borrowed from a buddy, but I like the wide look. Attached Images __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

03-30-2020, 12:26 PM	#1129
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter KMC, Looking good. I was just south of you in Marshall yesterday. The classic, slotted aluminum wheel is like a pair of jeans. Never out of style totally. I want to hear more about the exhaust cut outs in the cross member. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

03-30-2020, 09:41 PM	#1132
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I made a Custom Cab Cover to protect my new roof paint and Interior. No leaves or water can get into the cowl vent or cab. Interested? PM Me for details. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA Last edited by Astro-Balls; 04-05-2020 at 11:40 PM.

03-31-2020, 12:21 AM	#1136
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,324	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter seriously good idea. __________________ 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)

03-31-2020, 12:49 PM	#1137
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The material I used is called Aqualon Edge Soft, it is a tough, waterproof fabric with a soft interior lining so it is soft on the paint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2YZk-Bh3kY __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

04-01-2020, 01:50 PM	#1139
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,283	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Took first drive of 2020. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-01-2020, 08:38 PM	#1140
Old_Gold Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Transmission was getting a little tired, it was also shorter than expected! Driveshaft got dropped off for shortening today Attached Images

04-03-2020, 10:50 AM	#1141
j_cst_10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 575	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I finally finished up my vintage air heater/defrost install just before summer haha. Had to relocate some gauges where the heater controls now reside. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9"

04-03-2020, 02:14 PM	#1142
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,406	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter This has been my virus project. Working out the wiring on my truck. I got tired of poking everything with my volt meter so I wired up some old trailer lights I had on the shop. I now have back up lights, stop lights, turn signals, and even got the dome light working. Still have not gotten the hazards to work yet but that is low on my list now. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

04-03-2020, 05:19 PM	#1144
Daron65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Monaca, PA Western PA Posts: 93	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed new tarp, finished the duel exhaust. Now relaxing. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C20, Blueprint 355. Holly Street Avenger 430HP. Turbo 350 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe. Stock. True survivor with 1 paint job 1953 Buick Special. GM 355. Just a good smooth engine.

04-04-2020, 01:55 PM	#1146
j_cst_10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 575	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter No photos sorry. It was somewhat an ordeal. The boost gauge was relatively simple, just removed the plate on the back of the cluster and cut it in half. Cut a clearance hole in the clear plastic faceplate and mounted the gauge using the auto meter bracket and thumb screws. The egt was more involved going in place of the factory tach. I cut a 2” hole in the clear gauge faceplate and hand filed it to fit snugly. This is how the gauge is held in place. Cut another tight fitting hole in the stamped steel panel that has the factory gauges. Then used a sheet metal uni-bit to drill clearance holes in the back of the cluster to clear the light terminal and egt probe terminals. Lastly used a razor blade to cut through the plastic membrane that connects the electrical power to the lights and gauges. Also cut the studs off the auto meter gauge. It wasn’t too bad but there were a handful of roadblocks that i didn’t foresee but was able to work through them. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9"

04-04-2020, 05:03 PM	#1148
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed Extang Tonneau cover, Highly recommended. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

04-04-2020, 05:29 PM	#1149
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finish rebuilding drivers vent window and hood hinges. Machining new rivets for the hinges took most of the day. Penning them over was not going well until I thought of my air chisel...then bingo. Hinges are now supper tight.



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04-05-2020, 12:35 PM	#1150
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,130	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Does looking at your 68 while under the 73 count. New exhaust hangers welded on by my Son. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

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