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**Canuckvetter** · 08-01-2019, 12:21 AM

In the last few weeks I've transformed the bare bones farm truck into a CST

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1564633085

72c20customcamper · 08-01-2019, 06:40 AM

New rim's and tires. Before and after

**WorkinLonghorn** · 08-02-2019, 09:30 PM

Replaced broken side mirror.CAUTION Work truck pictures ahead;

I was trying to tighten the mount and the stud broke at about 60 Ft.Lbs and almost broke my nose- did break my shades.

This is the original mirror from the 60s I'm sure. The curved piece is SOLID steel with the ends turned down and threaded. Here is a picture of the original compared to the cheapo aftermarket replacement that did NOT hold the mirror in place at speed because the threaded insert was not staked in the tube.

So I went to the local pick-your-part expecting to walk for miles but right there at the entrance was a nice 1978 with it's mirrors intact. Different style but at least it stays put in the wind. Added a spot mirror to the bottom. -BA

**68bowtie** · 08-02-2019, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

In the last few weeks I've transformed the bare bones farm truck into a CST

Rad

**rustytruck50** · 08-03-2019, 12:08 AM

Received my new rear brake lines from Inline Tube for Raymond....PB Blaster, the proper tools & patience just doesn't overcome 47 years of rust

KQQL IT · 08-04-2019, 11:45 PM

Busy weekend.
New 4 row aluminum radiator from Summit.
SUM-384018 had to notch the upper supports a little bit.

And finally got the bedliner sprayed in my other moneypit.

67C10Step · 08-05-2019, 07:58 AM

A couple minor accomplishments over the weekend.

After a few days of soaking all the lines and nuts I got the mater cylinder and distribution block removed. Soaking all the bleeders and line connections at the wheels so I can hopefully blow out the lines before I install the new master.

Sunday I thought I would quickly strip and prime one of the bed steps only do discover the finish goes in this order: clear, olive green metallic, mint green metallic, and primer. The greens and clear were laid on thick. After much sanding, blasting, and a bit of swearing I did get a quick coat of primer on the bare metal. Gotta come up with a better plan for the rest of the bed.

OregonNed · 08-05-2019, 03:20 PM

Glove box project - finished getting the nice original stripped and primed - now ready for color...

**Boog** · 08-05-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

A couple minor accomplishments over the weekend.

After a few days of soaking all the lines and nuts I got the mater cylinder and distribution block removed. Soaking all the bleeders and line connections at the wheels so I can hopefully blow out the lines before I install the new master.

Sunday I thought I would quickly strip and prime one of the bed steps only do discover the finish goes in this order: clear, olive green metallic, mint green metallic, and primer. The greens and clear were laid on thick. After much sanding, blasting, and a bit of swearing I did get a quick coat of primer on the bare metal. Gotta come up with a better plan for the rest of the bed.

As is often the case when working on 40+ year old vehicles you can expect it to take twice as long and cost three times what you expected. Or vice versa. Welcome to our club.

72c20customcamper · 08-05-2019, 06:01 PM

Didnt work on it but bought a nice OEM gate for the stepper. The bottom looks like its bent laying on the table but it straight. Not dents just a little surface rust.

**3757chevy** · 08-05-2019, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Didnt work on it but bought a nice OEM gate for the stepper. The bottom looks like its bent laying on the table but it straight. Not dents just a little surface rust.

That's nice.

vitamin_c95 · 08-07-2019, 08:53 PM

Well I was thumbing thru many threads of these trucks running rough and found that the HEI trucks are gapper at 45. My truck had auto lite platinum gapped at 35 from PO that still looked new and clean. Swapped out with a.c. Delco 43s gapped at 45. Wow. Runs so smooth now. Even starts better.

**Already Gone** · 08-08-2019, 02:55 AM

Neede a sheet of 4 x 8 plywood today so took the truck to Home Depot to get one.

72c20customcamper · 08-08-2019, 01:31 PM

Got the tailgate down to bare metal time to weld up the tanneu cover holes that run along the top

72c20customcamper · 08-08-2019, 02:50 PM

All welded up .

PepperTreeGarage · 08-08-2019, 03:34 PM

Added Bumper Guards to the Shop Truck with the help of the "PTG Fur Baby Crew". LOL...……...........

Missourimark · 08-08-2019, 04:49 PM

Replaced the bed wood and strips

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-08-2019, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Missourimark

Replaced the bed wood and strips

Goodness what a difference!! It looks great! Nice job......

Missourimark · 08-08-2019, 09:39 PM

Thanks first bed I’ve done, truck is a custom camper , 133 wheelbase, all I can say is man thats a lot of screws and patience is a virtue.

**davischevy** · 08-08-2019, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Neede a sheet of 4 x 8 plywood today so took the truck to Home Depot to get one.

You could have bought that plywood in Tennessee, and hauled it home in that Cheyenne you know.

**Mts67C10K20** · 08-09-2019, 10:20 AM

Finaly had some time to work on my escalating project
Striped the core support a few weeks ago
Happy to see the trash bag sleeping bag prevented any surface rust
Here are the before, during and after

67C10Step · 08-10-2019, 06:11 PM

More bed work. Starting to take the old wood bed out. Wouldn’t be so bad but some PO decided tongue and grove wood with a crap pot full of carriage bolts was the answer. And drill holes in all the cross sills for the bolts. Hope the sills aren’t trash when I get this out.

Also started straightening, stripping, and painting the rear fender braces. I’ll have two good sets for my project with at least one set left over. Still have a couple to take off the drivers side fender.

**Already Gone** · 08-10-2019, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

You could have bought that plywood in Tennessee, and hauled it home in that Cheyenne you know.

I've actually been in contact with the seller of the truck and have the spid pic.

KQQL IT · 08-10-2019, 06:22 PM

Got my new to me cluster dialed in.
The lens was crappy and made the chrome bezel look less than new.
New lens new bezel my daughter repainted the needles.

LuckyScott · 08-10-2019, 08:33 PM

1970 CST truck. The bed was really ugly and had a bunch of different colors of paint. Previous owner used the truck to haul house paint. Today my wife and I are applying Herculiner bed paint. Got the first coat on and it looks great, Gonna do the second coat in about an hour.

08-01-2019, 12:21 AM	#726
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.The 3rd chapter In the last few weeks I've transformed the bare bones farm truck into a CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1564633085 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.

08-01-2019, 06:40 AM	#727
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter New rim's and tires. Before and after 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.

08-02-2019, 09:30 PM	#728
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced broken side mirror.CAUTION Work truck pictures ahead; I was trying to tighten the mount and the stud broke at about 60 Ft.Lbs and almost broke my nose- did break my shades. This is the original mirror from the 60s I'm sure. The curved piece is SOLID steel with the ends turned down and threaded. Here is a picture of the original compared to the cheapo aftermarket replacement that did NOT hold the mirror in place at speed because the threaded insert was not staked in the tube. So I went to the local pick-your-part expecting to walk for miles but right there at the entrance was a nice 1978 with it's mirrors intact. Different style but at least it stays put in the wind. Added a spot mirror to the bottom. -BA Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

08-03-2019, 12:08 AM	#730
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Received my new rear brake lines from Inline Tube for Raymond....PB Blaster, the proper tools & patience just doesn't overcome 47 years of rust __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

08-04-2019, 11:45 PM	#731
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 Busy weekend. New 4 row aluminum radiator from Summit. SUM-384018 had to notch the upper supports a little bit. And finally got the bedliner sprayed in my other moneypit. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-05-2019, 07:58 AM	#732
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 A couple minor accomplishments over the weekend. After a few days of soaking all the lines and nuts I got the mater cylinder and distribution block removed. Soaking all the bleeders and line connections at the wheels so I can hopefully blow out the lines before I install the new master. Sunday I thought I would quickly strip and prime one of the bed steps only do discover the finish goes in this order: clear, olive green metallic, mint green metallic, and primer. The greens and clear were laid on thick. After much sanding, blasting, and a bit of swearing I did get a quick coat of primer on the bare metal. Gotta come up with a better plan for the rest of the bed. Attached Images

08-05-2019, 03:20 PM	#733
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 Glove box project - finished getting the nice original stripped and primed - now ready for color... Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-05-2019, 06:01 PM	#735
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Didnt work on it but bought a nice OEM gate for the stepper. The bottom looks like its bent laying on the table but it straight. Not dents just a little surface rust. 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.

08-07-2019, 08:53 PM	#737
vitamin_c95 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 108	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well I was thumbing thru many threads of these trucks running rough and found that the HEI trucks are gapper at 45. My truck had auto lite platinum gapped at 35 from PO that still looked new and clean. Swapped out with a.c. Delco 43s gapped at 45. Wow. Runs so smooth now. Even starts better. __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn 350/350 "Conquistador"

08-08-2019, 02:55 AM	#738
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Neede a sheet of 4 x 8 plywood today so took the truck to Home Depot to get one. __________________ 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

08-08-2019, 01:31 PM	#739
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the tailgate down to bare metal time to weld up the tanneu cover holes that run along the top 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.

08-08-2019, 02:50 PM	#740
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter All welded up . 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.

08-08-2019, 03:34 PM	#741
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Added Bumper Guards to the Shop Truck with the help of the "PTG Fur Baby Crew". LOL...……........... Attached Images Last edited by PepperTreeGarage; 08-08-2019 at 03:57 PM.

08-08-2019, 04:49 PM	#742
Missourimark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mound City Missouri Posts: 24	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the bed wood and strips Attached Images __________________ Mark, 1969 custom camper, 454,th400,373posi

08-08-2019, 09:39 PM	#744
Missourimark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mound City Missouri Posts: 24	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thanks first bed I’ve done, truck is a custom camper , 133 wheelbase, all I can say is man thats a lot of screws and patience is a virtue. __________________ Mark, 1969 custom camper, 454,th400,373posi



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08-09-2019, 10:20 AM	#746
Mts67C10K20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Dowagiac Michigan Posts: 202	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finaly had some time to work on my escalating project Striped the core support a few weeks ago Happy to see the trash bag sleeping bag prevented any surface rust Here are the before, during and after Attached Images

08-10-2019, 06:11 PM	#747
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 More bed work. Starting to take the old wood bed out. Wouldn’t be so bad but some PO decided tongue and grove wood with a crap pot full of carriage bolts was the answer. And drill holes in all the cross sills for the bolts. Hope the sills aren’t trash when I get this out. Also started straightening, stripping, and painting the rear fender braces. I’ll have two good sets for my project with at least one set left over. Still have a couple to take off the drivers side fender. Attached Images

08-10-2019, 06:22 PM	#749
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 Got my new to me cluster dialed in. The lens was crappy and made the chrome bezel look less than new. New lens new bezel my daughter repainted the needles. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-10-2019, 08:33 PM	#750
LuckyScott Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Anaheim, Calif. Posts: 361	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter 1970 CST truck. The bed was really ugly and had a bunch of different colors of paint. Previous owner used the truck to haul house paint. Today my wife and I are applying Herculiner bed paint. Got the first coat on and it looks great, Gonna do the second coat in about an hour.

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