What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter - Page 164 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Rich72C10** · 08-01-2023, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

I got them on UPS yesterday.

that's cool, I missed when you first posted you found them - thanks!

**HO455** · 08-01-2023, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Looks like I finally got my rear end leak fixed after using JB-Weld on a plug. What a PITA to have a leak on these plugs! Also changed out my starter and I think (hope) I am golden now.

It's good to know I'm not the only one who has had a leaking plug weld.

**Steeveedee** · 08-01-2023, 06:09 PM

Unboxed my new front grille and admired it. Kind of a cheap-looking stamping. Oh, well, at least it's shiny.

body bolt · 08-01-2023, 06:28 PM

I was able to source a new clutch for my 4 seizens #58098 A/C compressor from UAC and, for anyone else who ever needs one, the part number is CL 1654C. I installed it yesterday but saved installing the belt for this cool morning. I had thought a bit about why the previous clutch failed and suspect low voltage at idle caused the clutch to slip and burn everything up as it failed just after sitting at a long red light. I added a fused Bosch relay to feed the clutch coil directly from the battery which should cure/prevent that.

72c20customcamper · 08-01-2023, 07:04 PM

Got stuck with the 72 . I have been pushing not replacing the flex plate . Today the dreaded whine of the bendix spinning on the ring gear . I managed to get a tire iron into the gear and spun the flex plate about 25 degrees . Truck started right up but with the usual grinding noise

**samkost** · 08-01-2023, 09:17 PM

My truck cover was delivered to keep the C10 from getting dusty.
Fitment is very good with added mirror pockets.
No cut out for the aerial though, so I just unscrew the antenna.

**3757chevy** · 08-02-2023, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

that's cool, I missed when you first posted you found them - thanks!

You bet, glad I could help.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-02-2023, 08:34 PM

236 miles on my truck so I did a oil service. Sort of kidding, the engine is low mile but not THAT LOW, but I did do a few things to it, and it sat six years before the 236 miles. New oil sat with it for 1/2 that, so kind of figured it was due and how nice to do an oil change on a restoration.

I lubed the suspension and steering as well, they were due for certain. Can't get much grease into new parts, but after some miles they'll take it.

don t. - 72gmc · 08-03-2023, 07:22 AM

New starter, pos batt cable, purple(now blue) installed. Have HEI, no yellow wire.
Motor oil and filter.
Filled radiator.
Filled tranny.
Cleaned, gapped, odd side plugs. All plugs will get R&Red once it gets running.

Need to get a new Skip White dizzy cap and rotor.

To do list is getting shorter.
Im happy...Don.

72c20customcamper · 08-03-2023, 05:51 PM

Well the truck is christened. First time water of any kind has touched it since I finished it .

**Already Gone** · 08-03-2023, 06:07 PM

Changed oil & filter after doing the first 500 miles with the break in oil in the truck.

**Sheepdip** · 08-03-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Changed oil & filter after doing the first 500 miles with the break in oil in the truck.

I like that Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner!

**Steeveedee** · 08-03-2023, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

I like that Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner!

I want one of those, myself! It is indeed in my future.

**Already Gone** · 08-03-2023, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

I like that Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner!

Bought it from Rock Auto a few years ago. Application is for a 1972 Z28 Camaro and it fits my Q Jet perfectly.

**Steeveedee** · 08-03-2023, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Bought it from Rock Auto a few years ago. Application is for a 1972 Z28 Camaro and it fits my Q Jet perfectly.

Does it have the heat tube valve on the left snorkel?

**Already Gone** · 08-03-2023, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Does it have the heat tube valve on the left snorkel?

Nope, you probably need that hooked up in California.

**Steeveedee** · 08-04-2023, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Nope, you probably need that hooked up in California.

Probably, but I'll buy one like yours anyway. The heat tube has never been on the truck in the 42 years that I've known of it.

un4gvn! · 08-05-2023, 09:27 AM

I finally got my interior finished. Took me a while, but got-r-done. Now I can take the grand kids for a ride.

**68bowtie** · 08-05-2023, 09:35 AM

That looks fantastic!

**LockDoc** · 08-07-2023, 09:55 PM

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Had some funny noises coming from the drive train on the '72 Dually. I thought it was a front wheel bearing. It's hard for me to tell where noises like that are coming from with my bad hearing. I had an ex-mechanic friend of mine go for a ride with me to see what he thought about it. He said he thought I had a flat tire on the passengers side rear and I had a clicking noise coming from the same area. The outside dual tire was indeed low on air so I aired it up and checked the inside tire. It was completely flat. I thought what the heck is going on here.... I got to checking closer and both of the valve stems were cracked down by the rim. I removed the wheels and tires and took them to my local tire shop and had them put new valve stems in them. The guy that fixed them said it looked like I picked something up between the duals and it rattled around inside enough to break both of the valve stems. Just my luck. There wasn't anything there when I took them off.

When I had the wheels off I turned the drum and I could hear something rattling around inside the drum. OK, now I'm going to have to pull the axle and hub/drum assembly off to see what that is. I found that the adjuster spring had broken and the adjuster had dropped out of place and broke some of the other parts and pieces. Luckily I had a pair of new shoes for it so I just had to scrounge up some small parts. I didn't have an H072 adjuster assembly or the spring for it. All of mine are too small so I will have to see if I can find those on the parts board.

Seems like it is always something. I guess I'm lucky it didn't lock up on me....

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-07-2023, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Had some funny noises coming from the drive train on the '72 Dually. I thought it was a front wheel bearing. It's hard for me to tell where noises like that are coming from with my bad hearing. I had an ex-mechanic friend of mine go for a ride with me to see what he thought about it. He said he thought I had a flat tire on the passengers side rear and I had a clicking noise coming from the same area. The outside dual tire was indeed low on air so I aired it up and checked the inside tire. It was completely flat. I thought what the heck is going on here.... I got to checking closer and both of the valve stems were cracked down by the rim. I removed the wheels and tires and took them to my local tire shop and had them put new valve stems in them. The guy that fixed them said it looked like I picked something up between the duals and it rattled around inside enough to break both of the valve stems. Just my luck. There wasn't anything there when I took them off.

When I had the wheels off I turned the drum and I could hear something rattling around inside the drum. OK, now I'm going to have to pull the axle and hub/drum assembly off to see what that is. I found that the adjuster spring had broken and the adjuster had dropped out of place and broke some of the other parts and pieces. Luckily I had a pair of new shoes for it so I just had to scrounge up some small parts. I didn't have an H072 adjuster assembly or the spring for it. All of mine are too small so I will have to see if I can find those on the parts board.

Seems like it is always something. I guess I'm lucky it didn't lock up on me....

It sounds like you are pretty lucky to me. Nice that you found it.

72c20customcamper · 08-08-2023, 03:18 PM

NOS Studebaker tailpipe extension looks good on a Chevy

LNP · 08-08-2023, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Bought it from Rock Auto a few years ago. Application is for a 1972 Z28 Camaro and it fits my Q Jet perfectly.

I have the same cleaner except mine came with a chrome lid.

**LockDoc** · 08-08-2023, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

It sounds like you are pretty lucky to me. Nice that you found it.

Thanks Dale.

I Have it all put back together except for the adjuster and spring.

LockDoc

**Steeveedee** · 08-08-2023, 05:03 PM

^ Lucky nothing worse happened, Leon!

Put the new grille in my truck over the weekend. Old and new, for comparison. Much better! Next up is paint and install the headlight bezels. Thanks to @Richard for the insert!

08-01-2023, 06:09 PM	#4078
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,115	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Unboxed my new front grille and admired it. Kind of a cheap-looking stamping. Oh, well, at least it's shiny. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-01-2023, 06:28 PM	#4079
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 475	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I was able to source a new clutch for my 4 seizens #58098 A/C compressor from UAC and, for anyone else who ever needs one, the part number is CL 1654C. I installed it yesterday but saved installing the belt for this cool morning. I had thought a bit about why the previous clutch failed and suspect low voltage at idle caused the clutch to slip and burn everything up as it failed just after sitting at a long red light. I added a fused Bosch relay to feed the clutch coil directly from the battery which should cure/prevent that.

08-01-2023, 07:04 PM	#4080
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,170	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got stuck with the 72 . I have been pushing not replacing the flex plate . Today the dreaded whine of the bendix spinning on the ring gear . I managed to get a tire iron into the gear and spun the flex plate about 25 degrees . Truck started right up but with the usual grinding noise __________________ 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.

08-01-2023, 09:17 PM	#4081
samkost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Tapps, Wa. Posts: 610	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter My truck cover was delivered to keep the C10 from getting dusty. Fitment is very good with added mirror pockets. No cut out for the aerial though, so I just unscrew the antenna. Attached Images

08-02-2023, 08:34 PM	#4083
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 236 miles on my truck so I did a oil service. Sort of kidding, the engine is low mile but not THAT LOW, but I did do a few things to it, and it sat six years before the 236 miles. New oil sat with it for 1/2 that, so kind of figured it was due and how nice to do an oil change on a restoration. I lubed the suspension and steering as well, they were due for certain. Can't get much grease into new parts, but after some miles they'll take it. __________________ 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 details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, 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

08-03-2023, 07:22 AM	#4084
don t. - 72gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: harvard, il. USA Posts: 389	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New starter, pos batt cable, purple(now blue) installed. Have HEI, no yellow wire. Motor oil and filter. Filled radiator. Filled tranny. Cleaned, gapped, odd side plugs. All plugs will get R&Red once it gets running. Need to get a new Skip White dizzy cap and rotor. To do list is getting shorter. Im happy...Don.

08-03-2023, 05:51 PM	#4085
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,170	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well the truck is christened. First time water of any kind has touched it since I finished it . 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.

08-03-2023, 06:07 PM	#4086
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,068	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Changed oil & filter after doing the first 500 miles with the break in oil in the truck. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-05-2023, 09:27 AM	#4093
un4gvn! Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Latrobe, Pa. 15650 Posts: 341	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I finally got my interior finished. Took me a while, but got-r-done. Now I can take the grand kids for a ride. Attached Images

08-05-2023, 09:35 AM	#4094
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,418	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That looks fantastic! __________________ 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)

08-07-2023, 09:55 PM	#4095
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,333	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter - Had some funny noises coming from the drive train on the '72 Dually. I thought it was a front wheel bearing. It's hard for me to tell where noises like that are coming from with my bad hearing. I had an ex-mechanic friend of mine go for a ride with me to see what he thought about it. He said he thought I had a flat tire on the passengers side rear and I had a clicking noise coming from the same area. The outside dual tire was indeed low on air so I aired it up and checked the inside tire. It was completely flat. I thought what the heck is going on here.... I got to checking closer and both of the valve stems were cracked down by the rim. I removed the wheels and tires and took them to my local tire shop and had them put new valve stems in them. The guy that fixed them said it looked like I picked something up between the duals and it rattled around inside enough to break both of the valve stems. Just my luck. There wasn't anything there when I took them off. When I had the wheels off I turned the drum and I could hear something rattling around inside the drum. OK, now I'm going to have to pull the axle and hub/drum assembly off to see what that is. I found that the adjuster spring had broken and the adjuster had dropped out of place and broke some of the other parts and pieces. Luckily I had a pair of new shoes for it so I just had to scrounge up some small parts. I didn't have an H072 adjuster assembly or the spring for it. All of mine are too small so I will have to see if I can find those on the parts board. Seems like it is always something. I guess I'm lucky it didn't lock up on me.... Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 08-07-2023 at 10:01 PM.

08-08-2023, 03:18 PM	#4097
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,170	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter NOS Studebaker tailpipe extension looks good on a Chevy 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.

08-08-2023, 05:03 PM	#4100
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,115	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter ^ Lucky nothing worse happened, Leon! Put the new grille in my truck over the weekend. Old and new, for comparison. Much better! Next up is paint and install the headlight bezels. Thanks to @Richard for the insert! Attached Images __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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