"Sweet Pea" 1975 Cheyenne 20

[Getter-Done]

I will throw My opinion in.
Put those samples against the seat belts.
If you don't like the look of them beside the seat belt
you won't Like it Later on.
Because those seat belts will be laying across what ever you chose.
Truck is looking good.

And those are good shocks That what my Brother buys.
They ride GREAT.






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[ShortHaul]

Originally Posted by MTCK

Bottom left IMO.

I dig that one too, kinda like the yellow in there, even though there's no other yellow on the truck,,,

Originally Posted by pitterpat

Not saying you're wrong so please don't take it that way.

Don't you think that one wi be kind of busy? Think of it as a large swatch of fabric, like 6' x 5'. I think that one with the small checks will be a bit much.

I really don't like any of them. I like what he has on it now.

Yeah I hear you on the busy... but remember it will just be seat inserts, not the entire seat covered in plaid. I also really like the original seat cover, its just that the drivers spot is completely worn through so I'm outta luck there.

Originally Posted by TKCR

I like this. But if I were to choose a plaid, maybe the top left.

Oh I know! and if you weren't 2K miles away I'd buy if from ya! Roadtrip to CA one of these days?

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I will throw My opinion in.
Put those samples against the seat belts.
If you don't like the look of them beside the seat belt
you won't Like it Later on.
Because those seat belts will be laying across what ever you chose.
Truck is looking good.

And those are good shocks That what my Brother buys.
They ride GREAT..

Thank you. Good call on that, the belts will be the best judge. I think I'll separate the plaids and lay them out individually, its hard to get a good feel when they are stacked together.

Also, I'm not 100% sold on it, but i really like the look of the '72 Highlander seats, so that's what had me going in that direction. If I could find one identical to the whats on it now i'd probably run it...

[ShortHaul]

Originally Posted by pitterpat

How long did it take you do the shocks?

About an hour. Some of the ancient bolts were on there pretty good.

Originally Posted by blazer2007

did you bolt the amp to the floor ? I hate making holes in the floor and change my mind next year.

No I didn't. Same deal, can't stand ripping holes in the cab if I can help it. Its pretty secure under the seat, doesn't really move around much. the 4 gauge wire holds it in place pretty well...

[ShortHaul]

'72 Highlander seat for reference... Not sure I'd love the white vinyl...

522132 by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

EDIT: Just found this, apparently the squarebody 'Burbs came with plaid too. Albeit "plaid embossed vinyl" but still cool...

Suburban-plaid by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

[TKCR]

Here is a close up of that fabric, on this seat. I was told it was a really nice material and somewhat like a soft tweed. If it’s like that Carmine Red Seat I did, it is very nice material!

[pitterpat]

Originally Posted by ShortHaul

About an hour. Some of the ancient bolts were on there pretty good.



No I didn't. Same deal, can't stand ripping holes in the cab if I can help it. Its pretty secure under the seat, doesn't really move around much. the 4 gauge wire holds it in place pretty well...

How about if you use velcro too to hold the amp to the floor too.

[farmall]

I like the Suburban plaid.

[LT7A]

I think it is a really cool idea. Hard to picture it in a pickup cab for some reason. If you're determined to go plaid, I recommend the one with white and black, middle right side. I'd purchase a square foot or two though and really make sure that's what you want. I like the highlanders too, but it's a bit of a gamble that you will want all of that visual activity.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by LT7A

I think it is a really cool idea. Hard to picture it in a pickup cab for some reason. If you're determined to go plaid, I recommend the one with white and black, middle right side. I'd purchase a square foot or two though and really make sure that's what you want. I like the highlanders too, but it's a bit of a gamble that you will want all of that visual activity.

At a $130 a sq.ft. That might not be easy on the wallet, just to “make sure”. That’s why they only give you tiny little samples, and it is had to see what it would look like. The samples are more for color matching.

[LT7A]

Originally Posted by TKCR

At a $130 a sq.ft. That might not be easy on the wallet, just to “make sure”. That’s why they only give you tiny little samples, and it is had to see what it would look like. The samples are more for color matching.

I see your point, however I would be inclined to spend the 15 bucks to get a foot of it to make sure. I don't know if they would send you any cuttings in lieu of charging you for cutting a chunk off of the roll. The highlander photo helps to at least see what the pattern is like in the environment of the cab. Good advice from Getter-Done to reference the seatbelts in addition to the rest of the cab. The greens need to play nice together and if one is tending toward blue and the other is tending toward yellow then they won't be in harmony.

Just so you know, the truck overall has kinda captured my imagination and I'm enjoying following along. Those shocks look like they are the originals. I am a big fan of the Bilsteins so I think changing them out was a good idea. But I would wash up and keep those old shocks and hang em on the shop wall. I have a bit of a collection of old parts, oil cans (cardboard type) etc. And I'll live long enough to see these trucks being restored to "factory condition" which means somebody will need those original shocks.

[ShortHaul]

Thanks for all the responses, and a HUGE thank you to TKCR for working with me on spec'ing out a seat. However, I've realized that I'm not quite sure exactly what it is i want in a seat yet. Also a more pressing issue came up with Sweet Pea... fuel problems.. I need to focus my attention on redoing the fuel lines, senders and possibly tank switch. I'll knock around the seat idea for a while... and see what sticks.

However I did come across this on the Squarebody Syndicate FB parts group. Looks original, and re-inspired me to do the plaid...

Untitled by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

[ShortHaul]

Anyway... On to less fun but more important tasks... Fuel issues.

I have always had trouble filling up my tanks. Here in CA the fuel nozzles have these very annoying "Vapor collar" thingys that completely block off the filler neck to prevent fuel vapor from escaping. In doing so, they prohibit the tank vent from operating properly, which leads to fuel puking out of the filler neck and onto the ground. That's a pain in the ass all in itself, but recently I noticed the filler tube hose on my aux tank was leaking profusely as well. That led me to crawl under there and inspect the system. Turns out all the rubber fuel lines are in pretty shoddy shape.

I dropped the aux side tank yesterday and am in the process of cleaning it up, replacing the lines, and deciding whether or not i need to replace the sender.

If anyone can help chime in on this question, please do.

After pulling the tank, I found this setup at the top:

Untitled by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

Untitled by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

What exactly am I looking at here? And is it safe/legit/factory? I'm assuming that one is a fuel output line, and the other a breather, but what sort of breather contraption is that? and is it safe? Also, if i plan on swapping the sender, is it wise to recreate this exact setup? Please let me know if you have any experience in the fuel systems in these trucks... Thanks!

[TKCR]

That does look nice! Flip it over, so I can see the tracks, and I can narrow down the exact year. The only drawback I see with the seat it’s a non-tilting, but that’s really not a big deal.
Been through those fuel issues myself, just last spring. Have a buddy that has a shop. He came to get the truck with a Flat Bed. I felt so much better knowing he had my Big Red. All the rubber hoses got replaced. We grew up together, next door neighbors. Now he lives locally with his shop. He also has quite a collection of Classic Cars.

[ShortHaul]

Originally Posted by TKCR

That does look nice! Flip it over, so I can see the tracks, and I can narrow down the exact year. The only drawback I see with the seat it’s a non-tilting, but that’s really not a big deal.
Been through those fuel issues myself, just last spring. Have a buddy that has a shop. He came to get the truck with a Flat Bed. I felt so much better knowing he had my Big Red. All the rubber hoses got replaced. We grew up together, next door neighbors. Now he lives locally with his shop. He also has quite a collection of Classic Cars.

Unfortunately thats the only pic the seller posted, and he's way out on the east coast and not interested in shipping. I was merely re-inspired on the plaid pattern... Just imagining that same seat but with the 75 green vinyl instead of brown, and a similar plaid, but in green, that features a bit of yellow as a complementary color...

Anyways... yeah I am overdue for fuel system refresh. The crossover line from the main tank to the switching unit was literally ready to turn to dust... I bought a 25ft roll of 3/8" line and im going to go swap out every piece under there!

[Getter-Done]

If the gages were working I probably
wouldn't replace the senders.
First thing I would do is,
Pull that plastic guard off the front of the tank.
I have seen tanks that had so much crude
built up in behind that guard.
When I removed the crude the tank had a hole
rusted in it.
So I would suggest cleaning under that guard
to see if you will need a new tank.
It's probably ok (But) it just takes a minute to check.

[ShortHaul]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

If the gages were working I probably
wouldn't replace the senders.
First thing I would do is,
Pull that plastic guard off the front of the tank.
I have seen tanks that had so much crude
built up in behind that guard.
When I removed the crude the tank had a hole
rusted in it.
So I would suggest cleaning under that guard
to see if you will need a new tank.
It's probably ok (But) it just takes a minute to check.

So the main tank gauge works fine, but the aux did not. It would just peg straight to the 3 o clock position as soon as you flipped the switch. The ground strap looked intact when I pulled it. Uncertain about the wiring up to the gauge though, I haven’t really chased that wire out yet. I pulled the plastic guard and thoroughly scrubbed the tank, it’s in good shape, inside and out, but yeah there was a ton of crud resting under that guard.

But as far as that breather on the second port, does that look kosher?

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by ShortHaul

So the main tank gauge works fine, but the aux did not. It would just peg straight to the 3 o clock position as soon as you flipped the switch. The ground strap looked intact when I pulled it. Uncertain about the wiring up to the gauge though, I haven’t really chased that wire out yet. I pulled the plastic guard and thoroughly scrubbed the tank, it’s in good shape, inside and out, but yeah there was a ton of crud resting under that guard.

But as far as that breather on the second port, does that look kosher?

It may have lost it ground thru the sending unit
locking ring?
You could remove that ring a clean everything up
Then put it back and see if it works.
That's the vent they used back then.
I had the same type on some of my trucks.
Make sure it is clear (so it can vent).




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[ShortHaul]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

It may have lost it ground thru the sending unit
locking ring?
You could remove that ring a clean everything up
Then put it back and see if it works.
That's the vent they used back then.
I had the same type on some of my trucks.
Make sure it is clear (so it can vent).




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Awesome thank you. Yeah I had never seen one like I before so I wasn’t sure if it was stock or not. I’ll give it a good once over and throw it back together. The sender itself looks to be in pretty good shape, so hopefully once everything’s cleaned up it’ll work!!

[ShortHaul]

Shined 'er up and took a few pics today...

Untitled by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

Untitled by awesome_adawson, on Flickr
Untitled by awesome_adawson, on Flickr
Untitled by awesome_adawson, on Flickr

[Getter-Done]

A+






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[MTCK]

Heck yeah looks great.

[dmack91]

There are many posts on sending uniuts. If memory serves, I believe 3 o'clock indicates an open circuit, meaning broken wire or junk sender.

[layinrocker65]

Truck looked good driving through Cars and Coffee

[ShortHaul]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

A+
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Originally Posted by MTCK

Heck yeah looks great.

Originally Posted by layinrocker65

Truck looked good driving through Cars and Coffee

Thanks guys! Layinrocker, nice!! Cool to get spotted by a local. Another great turnout at that show! What were you driving?

[ShortHaul]

Originally Posted by dmack91

There are many posts on sending uniuts. If memory serves, I believe 3 o'clock indicates an open circuit, meaning broken wire or junk sender.

Thanks for the tip. Yeah I’m suspect of the wiring, it looks pretty crusty, so I’m planning on chasing the wires out and looking for a break. The sender itself doesn’t look bad, I assume it was replaced at some point. The nylon sock was still very intact.