Jim's 1969 Custom/20

[bollybib]

NUMBERS (Part 3 of 4)

Rear brake drums

GM3857752 KH54189 I248 (I=September, 24= day of month, 8=1968)
The KH number on the drum could be a Kelsey Hayes part number (the OEM).

Rear wheel hubs

GM3763180 I268 (I=September, 26= day of month, 8=1968)

Hub and drums: The last four characters are the date code. The first character is probably a straight line letter I and not the number 1. This would correspond to the other September codes.

Alternator

1100839 42A, 8J14 12VNEG
8 = 1968, J = September ( "I" gets skipped on alternators), 14= day of month
This looks like it’s the original alternator which is kind of amazing.


Frame markings

Top of both frame rails at rear 95
Lower frontmost crossmember 95
Rearmost crossmember B-CE20934
The 95 appears in three places and may have been used as an assembly line sequence number (my guess). CE20934 matches the SPID model number. I have no clue what the "B" might mean.

[bollybib]

MORE MISCELLANEOUS FIXITS (2 OF 2)

* Paint line trim

This was the only trim piece missing on the truck. I got this one from KrazyRay in the Parts Board. It’s a little banged up, but so is the rest of the trim so it fits in just fine.

Just by chance, it came off a truck very similar to mine, a 70 CST C20 White/saddle (2nd pic here - - - >) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95&postcount=4

* Gas cap

The existing cap seal was cracked, and I could smell gas now and again while driving, particulary after turning a corner. I bought a replacement at NAPA and now I’m good to go.

* Cleaned the taillight lenses, lamps, and housings

The lamps and lenses were filthy so the lights were dim. Everything was nice and bright after cleaning. The DS bed corner is a little whacked so I straightened out the housings and trim on that side as best I could. I’ll replace the DS trim someday. The PS side looks pretty decent.

* Wiper refills

No one keeps these once-ordinary items in stock any more. I had to ask the O’Reilly salesperson to order them for me.

* Spot mirrors

To eliminate blind spots I installed spot mirrors on both exterior rear view mirrors. I had one on hand so I only had to buy one.

Little things like these sure can make a big difference in the operation and looks of the truck.

* $ $$$

Rear view mirror………….$.18.00
Glove box emblem…......….5.00
Glove box light…….......……8.00
Paint line trim……........….23.00
Gas cap……………..............5.97
Wiper refills, spot mirror....6.50
Total………………............$.66.47