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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-11-2019, 02:10 AM

I couldn't be happier. Three guys showed up this morning, we mounted the cab, and then the primary paint dude and I spent the next 12 hours building the body today. I'm real impressed with this guy, he led most of the day.

We have a few minor adjustments left, but basically got her done. I finished the day torquing the body mounts to minimum. and that didn't change a thing, we're square and level too. Next up are the inner fenders, mount the bed, and mark for all the moldings. Then we blast her apart for paint

There are going to be three guys working on the body and paint. My buddy, his brother and friend. They all work at the same shop. I suspect I may actually be done last next year or early the next

7-8 years I think

Couple pics from today.

And yeah Grumps you were right. All those body measurements I took before I tore the truck down was a wasted effort

66clow · 08-11-2019, 09:58 AM

A few custom touches with my dimple dies and bead roller.

C10ETC Instagram

weq92f · 08-11-2019, 10:28 AM

Looking good. Nice custom touches.

-klb

Pearly72 · 08-11-2019, 11:58 PM

Got some 15x8 rallies from a fellow C10-er in Idaho. Painted them last week (Ochre) to match the accent stripes and interior. Installed = satisfied me.

57Suburb · 08-12-2019, 08:40 AM

A shout out to Daniel Stern Lighting for hooking me up with my new H4 headlamps.

**landarts** · 08-13-2019, 08:29 AM

Worked on building a cab cart that will also tilt forward for access to roof and floor bottom when needed. Cart will also have another extension off the back so it will hold a bed. The mounts are sleeved and will have clevis pins for raising and lowering if needed. In the future I will design a few other attachments that will sleeve in so I can mount a fenders, bedside, hood, etc for painting or body work.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-14-2019, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pearly72

Got some 15x8 rallies from a fellow C10-er in Idaho. Painted them last week (Ochre) to match the accent stripes and interior. Installed = satisfied me.

They look awesome. Ochre is a beautiful, especially broken up with chrome, black etc....I just ignore the haters

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Originally Posted by landarts

Worked on building a cab cart that will also tilt forward for access to roof and floor bottom when needed. Cart will also have another extension off the back so it will hold a bed. The mounts are sleeved and will have clevis pins for raising and lowering if needed. In the future I will design a few other attachments that will sleeve in so I can mount a fenders, bedside, hood, etc for painting or body work.

That cart is sweet, nice job.

OutlawM92 · 08-15-2019, 07:26 PM

Been searching forever to find an original tach cluster for my '69 C10.. FINALLY found one. Came out of a '71 C60 and even has the air pressure gauge! The guy was thinking on scrapping the heavy hauler since he hardly had any bites and I'm so glad I stuck to it and got him to pull it and ship it to me. Once it arrived, I started pulling it apart and got everything cleaned up and needles repainted/straightened. Cleaning that lens was nerve-wracking! Sweating the whole time lol ..but it turned out good. Put lights in it to match the theme of my truck. I used the bezel already in my truck since the one it wore had a big crack on the bottom and around the other mounting holes. The only thing left to do is put in the tach harness this weekend and she's ready to rock to the show on Sunday!

NoStopN · 08-15-2019, 07:40 PM

Just out of curiosity, what is the air pressure gauge monitoring?

OutlawM92 · 08-15-2019, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoStopN

Just out of curiosity, what is the air pressure gauge monitoring?

On the C60, air brakes etc.. as of right now, nothing.. the future may hold something for it.. makes a nice conversation piece for now

**Already Gone** · 08-15-2019, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OutlawM92

On the C60, air brakes etc.. as of right now, nothing.. the future may hold something for it.. makes a nice conversation piece for now

You could stick a vacuum gauge in there with a line to the the intake tree. Thats the way mine is and the vacuum gauge works great.

66clow · 08-15-2019, 09:00 PM

Started building filler panels

mygmctruck1 · 08-16-2019, 09:50 PM

Slowly installing cab trim .

mygmctruck1 · 08-16-2019, 09:54 PM

Today , I installed the center Ac vent and heater / Ac control . Wiring harness under dash and hook up to start soon. I am primarily test fitting everything . Will remove most of it to do wiring and then do my final install.

jimijam00 · 08-16-2019, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawM92

Put lights in it to match the theme of my truck.

I've got red bulbs in mine, but they are barely visible unless it is pitch dark, and even then they are not very bright. Which bulbs did you use, and are they bright in person, or just in the pic due the the camera setting?

rowdy11 · 08-17-2019, 07:48 PM

Topcoat on frame before & after. Swimming in deep water now!

NoStopN · 08-17-2019, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawM92

On the C60, air brakes etc.. as of right now, nothing.. the future may hold something for it.. makes a nice conversation piece for now

Yeah, I figured the C10 didn't have any need for an air pressure gauge...unless you plan to put blower on it.

Then it would be a great place for a boost gauge.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-18-2019, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoStopN

Yeah, I figured the C10 didn't have any need for an air pressure gauge...unless you plan to put blower on it.

Then it would be a great place for a boost gauge.

That is a great idea. Boost gauge

OregonNed · 08-18-2019, 01:29 PM

Fueled up and finished my new to me ashtray for paint

67C10Step · 08-18-2019, 02:07 PM

Well, I was going to finish tearing all the old wood and welded in angle iron out of the bed of my truck but after changing oil/filter and spark plugs in my little work car it was already 95 outside and the humidity is making it feel like 102.

Did blast the underside of one step and get it primed Friday evening. Slow going during the dog days of summer.

JerryIndy2112 · 08-18-2019, 03:29 PM

Paint my grill after straightening some of the dents to the best of my ability.

**rustytruck50** · 08-18-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryIndy2112

Paint my grill after straightening some of the dents to the best of my ability.

That turned out really good! Need to bring mine over to you....
I got my brakes done and drove the truck up to Mickey D's...the exhaust was a bit loud for the kids in the drive thru...had to shut the truck off to correct the order

First time I've had the truck out on the street in about a year...felt real good!

**jabborabbo** · 08-18-2019, 05:40 PM

Well, after stripping a thread in the bowl on the Rochester B carb, I had hoped that a machine shop could put Heli-coil inserts in, but no...drilled and tapped the holes out to allow a 1/4-28 bolt, punched 1/4 holes in the gasket, and drilled out the choke cable flange to 1/4 inch, put it all together and I’m back on the road...for the time being.... I’m happy!

72c20customcamper · 08-19-2019, 06:31 PM

Got my A/C straightened out . Evacuated the system added some lube and recharged with new r12 . Just hair over 3 lbs 81° out and its blowing 41°.
Also started disassembly of the 68s nose to get ready to take the cab off. Very little rust so far none on the floors just the RH rocker

And on a side note some nice CAB Tomahawk Texas steak for dinner .

72c20customcamper · 08-23-2019, 06:04 PM

Well I did find some holes in the passenger floor. Not alot but decided to cut out the thin areas and replace . Used my stretcher and shrinker for the first time today makes life that much easier

08-11-2019, 02:10 AM	#751
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I couldn't be happier. Three guys showed up this morning, we mounted the cab, and then the primary paint dude and I spent the next 12 hours building the body today. I'm real impressed with this guy, he led most of the day. We have a few minor adjustments left, but basically got her done. I finished the day torquing the body mounts to minimum. and that didn't change a thing, we're square and level too. Next up are the inner fenders, mount the bed, and mark for all the moldings. Then we blast her apart for paint There are going to be three guys working on the body and paint. My buddy, his brother and friend. They all work at the same shop. I suspect I may actually be done last next year or early the next 7-8 years I think Couple pics from today. And yeah Grumps you were right. All those body measurements I took before I tore the truck down was a wasted effort Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

08-11-2019, 09:58 AM	#752
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter A few custom touches with my dimple dies and bead roller. C10ETC Instagram Attached Images Last edited by 66clow; 08-11-2019 at 10:03 AM.

08-11-2019, 10:28 AM	#753
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,860	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looking good. Nice custom touches. -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

08-11-2019, 11:58 PM	#754
Pearly72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 52	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got some 15x8 rallies from a fellow C10-er in Idaho. Painted them last week (Ochre) to match the accent stripes and interior. Installed = satisfied me. Attached Images Last edited by Pearly72; 08-12-2019 at 01:08 AM.

08-12-2019, 08:40 AM	#755
57Suburb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 303	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter A shout out to Daniel Stern Lighting for hooking me up with my new H4 headlamps. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C30 Grain Hauler, 350/400 1967 1500 GMC Stepside SWB, In Transformation Process 1967 RS/SS Camaro 350/TKO600

08-13-2019, 08:29 AM	#756
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,323	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Worked on building a cab cart that will also tilt forward for access to roof and floor bottom when needed. Cart will also have another extension off the back so it will hold a bed. The mounts are sleeved and will have clevis pins for raising and lowering if needed. In the future I will design a few other attachments that will sleeve in so I can mount a fenders, bedside, hood, etc for painting or body work. Attached Images __________________ 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 69 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

08-15-2019, 07:26 PM	#758
OutlawM92 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton, IA Posts: 321	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Been searching forever to find an original tach cluster for my '69 C10.. FINALLY found one. Came out of a '71 C60 and even has the air pressure gauge! The guy was thinking on scrapping the heavy hauler since he hardly had any bites and I'm so glad I stuck to it and got him to pull it and ship it to me. Once it arrived, I started pulling it apart and got everything cleaned up and needles repainted/straightened. Cleaning that lens was nerve-wracking! Sweating the whole time lol ..but it turned out good. Put lights in it to match the theme of my truck. I used the bezel already in my truck since the one it wore had a big crack on the bottom and around the other mounting holes. The only thing left to do is put in the tach harness this weekend and she's ready to rock to the show on Sunday! Attached Images __________________ 1969 C10 "Problem Child" 1981 C20 CCLB "Nightrain" "A good plan violently executed right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week. Accept the challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory."

08-15-2019, 07:40 PM	#759
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Just out of curiosity, what is the air pressure gauge monitoring? __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

08-15-2019, 09:00 PM	#762
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Started building filler panels Attached Images

08-16-2019, 09:50 PM	#763
mygmctruck1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Munising,Mi Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Slowly installing cab trim . Attached Images

08-16-2019, 09:54 PM	#764
mygmctruck1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Munising,Mi Posts: 360	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today , I installed the center Ac vent and heater / Ac control . Wiring harness under dash and hook up to start soon. I am primarily test fitting everything . Will remove most of it to do wiring and then do my final install.

08-17-2019, 07:48 PM	#766
rowdy11 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 210	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Topcoat on frame before & after. Swimming in deep water now! Attached Images __________________ 1970 K10 Shortbed LS L96 6L90 Follow the entire mess below! Lola: My Moon Shot

08-18-2019, 01:29 PM	#769
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Fueled up and finished my new to me ashtray for paint Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-18-2019, 02:07 PM	#770
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,403	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well, I was going to finish tearing all the old wood and welded in angle iron out of the bed of my truck but after changing oil/filter and spark plugs in my little work car it was already 95 outside and the humidity is making it feel like 102. Did blast the underside of one step and get it primed Friday evening. Slow going during the dog days of summer.

08-18-2019, 03:29 PM	#771
JerryIndy2112 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 130	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Paint my grill after straightening some of the dents to the best of my ability. Attached Images



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08-18-2019, 05:40 PM	#773
jabborabbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Podunk, Texas Posts: 739	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well, after stripping a thread in the bowl on the Rochester B carb, I had hoped that a machine shop could put Heli-coil inserts in, but no...drilled and tapped the holes out to allow a 1/4-28 bolt, punched 1/4 holes in the gasket, and drilled out the choke cable flange to 1/4 inch, put it all together and I’m back on the road...for the time being.... I’m happy! __________________ "It is hard to search for a black cat in a dark room, particularly if it is not there. Especially if this cat is smart, brave, and polite." Sergei Shoigu, Russian Minister of Defense

08-19-2019, 06:31 PM	#774
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,135	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my A/C straightened out . Evacuated the system added some lube and recharged with new r12 . Just hair over 3 lbs 81° out and its blowing 41°. Also started disassembly of the 68s nose to get ready to take the cab off. Very little rust so far none on the floors just the RH rocker And on a side note some nice CAB Tomahawk Texas steak for dinner . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-23-2019, 06:04 PM	#775
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,135	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well I did find some holes in the passenger floor. Not alot but decided to cut out the thin areas and replace . Used my stretcher and shrinker for the first time today makes life that much easier Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

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