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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-25-2022, 11:34 AM

Installed the front clip on Saturday, grille is temporary. This should be rolling in 2-3 months, what a long haul.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-25-2022, 11:57 AM

Looking very good!

72c20customcamper · 04-25-2022, 02:45 PM

Picked up a 30 gallon oak keg for the 68 the keg was from a Winery in Oragon . Theme for the truck is going to be brewery related . As some know I’ve been brewing for over 20 years . I even had labels printed up at one time “Lackawack hill Brewing” so I’m going to use some live edge oak for the stake sides with the name on it .

Need to make some brackets for it and stain and or oil it

**allchevy58** · 04-25-2022, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Installed the front clip on Saturday, grille is temporary. This should be rolling in 2-3 months, what a long haul.

WOW! Nice job, hope to see it in person around Reno or Carson.

72c20customcamper · 04-26-2022, 06:18 PM

Finished up the “tank” for the 68 . Going to install it tomorrow the leather strap will hold it against the bulkhead of the bed ,just need to make up a bracket mount on the bulkhead . My friend always does a nice job and he won’t take money for small things like this . So I bought lunch for the shop. The fill is where the tap would go and the other is a vent , need to get some 1/4 copper tubing for that. And of course the fuel port is on the bottom it’s not at the lowest point of the keg and the bung is in the keg about about an inch so no crud should get sucked up . The base will be held down by the j bolts going to put a rubber pad under it to stop any squeaking. I stole one of my wife’s yoga mats she won’t notice I hope .

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-26-2022, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

WOW! Nice job, hope to see it in person around Reno or Carson.

That would be awesome. And I'd like to see that beautiful truck man. Funny it's the same paint code as my C20, since repainted, hmmm. This dog loves oil. Stuff don't work, time ventilated and leaks, don't care. I like the wheels though, and fun to drive

Bubfn · 04-27-2022, 06:43 PM

Roads are finally ready to drive on. Got the car and trucks out today and ran them!

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 04-27-2022, 06:51 PM

Great looking Chevy team there Bubfn, very nice.

72c20customcamper · 04-27-2022, 08:44 PM

The tank is in just need to hook up the gas line to the fuel pump . Had to drill a hole in the bed but it’s got a few natural holes in it anyway. The strap ended up just being a visual thing the j bolts hold it down solidly. And a friend that owns a brewery sold me three Jack Daniels barrels pretty cheap to. So the other one is going back . The JD ones are a little more aged looking and every time I walk by the truck it smells like bourbon. There’s a warning label on them about fire and the fumes . They drilled 2 1&1/4 holes an put in little button vents guess to air them out . I’m going to plug them with oak plugs .

Bubfn · 04-27-2022, 09:43 PM

Thanks

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-27-2022, 10:08 PM

A good day to install an instrument panel is a good day.

**pjmoreland** · 04-28-2022, 12:04 AM

Wow, Tony, that gauge cluster sure looks great.

I installed some spark plug wire holders today from an 80s van on the backs of the heads to go along with the 90s Vortec holders I have on the sides. The wires were just loose back there before, so this tidied things up.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-28-2022, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Wow, Tony, that gauge cluster sure looks great.

I installed some spark plug wire holders today from an 80s van on the backs of the heads to go along with the 90s Vortec holders I have on the sides. The wires were just loose back there before, so this tidied things up.

Thank you, same under your hood. TBONE1964 restored that cluster say years ago.

**CS1972** · 04-29-2022, 10:53 PM

The hubcap / wheel saga has ended. No hubcaps, PO1's, SS dog dish and finally I'm nestled in with Rallys and bigger tires!

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 04-30-2022, 08:34 AM

Very nice Ron, there's something about Rally wheels that look great on all trucks ......

**CS1972** · 04-30-2022, 09:15 PM

Dealer emblem + Neodymium (.5"L x .25"W x .06" thick, 1 magnet: 2lb pull) = my truck show emblem which I can remove whenever.

body bolt · 05-01-2022, 03:44 PM

Finally replaced the heater valve. In the summer I would just clamp it closed. It had been bad as long as I've owned the truck.

67C10Step · 05-02-2022, 08:29 AM

Wife and I took the truck on its first on road spin since purchase. Wife purchased this truck for me for anniversary almost three years ago. It had sat in a shed for 12-13 years. Only went about 6-8 miles but all went pretty well for a first shake down run. No unusual vibrations or noises. Hearing a little valve train noise so an adjustment there is in the future.

Also, last items to get back on the truck are the inner fenders. I got the original from the left hand side sanded down and primed. Scuffing the new one I had to get for the passenger side (of course). Plan on painting them this week and maybe install this weekend.

Then it's off to the shop for an alignment after that and then windshield. Hoping to take the wife to our 28th anniversary dinner in it.

mr.mud1 · 05-02-2022, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Wife and I took the truck on its first on road spin since purchase. Wife purchased this truck for me for anniversary almost three years ago. It had sat in a shed for 12-13 years. Only went about 6-8 miles but all went pretty well for a first shake down run. No unusual vibrations or noises. Hearing a little valve train noise so an adjustment there is in the future.

Also, last items to get back on the truck are the inner fenders. I got the original from the left hand side sanded down and primed. Scuffing the new one I had to get for the passenger side (of course). Plan on painting them this week and maybe install this weekend.

Then it's off to the shop for an alignment after that and then windshield. Hoping to take the wife to our 28th anniversary dinner in it.

very cool,good looking truck.take care.

72c20customcamper · 05-02-2022, 04:05 PM

Found the rear end noise . Left carrier bearing is toast .

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 05-02-2022, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Found the rear end noise . Left carrier bearing is toast .

Yep, that will do it ..........

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-02-2022, 08:12 PM

Yep, looks bad, replace and go another 50+ years!

67C10Step · 05-02-2022, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Found the rear end noise . Left carrier bearing is toast .

But, that is the way I like my problems - obvious.

**Steeveedee** · 05-02-2022, 09:58 PM

That's a real bummer. Hoping that the gears can be saved, or you just going to go through the whole thing? I'd replace everything, personally.

72c20customcamper · 05-03-2022, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

That's a real bummer. Hoping that the gears can be saved, or you just going to go through the whole thing? I'd replace everything, personally.

Everything else is perfect the gears arent even showing wear and there was nothing in the gear oil not even glitter . I'm replacing all the bearings gears are staying .

04-25-2022, 11:34 AM	#2826
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 Installed the front clip on Saturday, grille is temporary. This should be rolling in 2-3 months, what a long haul. 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 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

04-25-2022, 11:57 AM	#2827
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Looking very good! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

04-25-2022, 02:45 PM	#2828
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,165	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Picked up a 30 gallon oak keg for the 68 the keg was from a Winery in Oragon . Theme for the truck is going to be brewery related . As some know I’ve been brewing for over 20 years . I even had labels printed up at one time “Lackawack hill Brewing” so I’m going to use some live edge oak for the stake sides with the name on it . Need to make some brackets for it and stain and or oil 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. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 04-26-2022 at 09:54 AM.

04-26-2022, 06:18 PM	#2830
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,165	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished up the “tank” for the 68 . Going to install it tomorrow the leather strap will hold it against the bulkhead of the bed ,just need to make up a bracket mount on the bulkhead . My friend always does a nice job and he won’t take money for small things like this . So I bought lunch for the shop. The fill is where the tap would go and the other is a vent , need to get some 1/4 copper tubing for that. And of course the fuel port is on the bottom it’s not at the lowest point of the keg and the bung is in the keg about about an inch so no crud should get sucked up . The base will be held down by the j bolts going to put a rubber pad under it to stop any squeaking. I stole one of my wife’s yoga mats she won’t notice I hope . 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. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 04-26-2022 at 06:23 PM.

04-27-2022, 06:43 PM	#2832
Bubfn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: St Cloud, MN Posts: 36	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Roads are finally ready to drive on. Got the car and trucks out today and ran them! Attached Images

04-27-2022, 06:51 PM	#2833
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 541	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Great looking Chevy team there Bubfn, very nice. __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

04-27-2022, 08:44 PM	#2834
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,165	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The tank is in just need to hook up the gas line to the fuel pump . Had to drill a hole in the bed but it’s got a few natural holes in it anyway. The strap ended up just being a visual thing the j bolts hold it down solidly. And a friend that owns a brewery sold me three Jack Daniels barrels pretty cheap to. So the other one is going back . The JD ones are a little more aged looking and every time I walk by the truck it smells like bourbon. There’s a warning label on them about fire and the fumes . They drilled 2 1&1/4 holes an put in little button vents guess to air them out . I’m going to plug them with oak plugs . 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.

04-27-2022, 09:43 PM	#2835
Bubfn Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: St Cloud, MN Posts: 36	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thanks

04-27-2022, 10:08 PM	#2836
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 A good day to install an instrument panel is a good day. 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 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

04-28-2022, 12:04 AM	#2837
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,289	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wow, Tony, that gauge cluster sure looks great. I installed some spark plug wire holders today from an 80s van on the backs of the heads to go along with the 90s Vortec holders I have on the sides. The wires were just loose back there before, so this tidied things up. Attached Images

04-29-2022, 10:53 PM	#2839
CS1972 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 449	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The hubcap / wheel saga has ended. No hubcaps, PO1's, SS dog dish and finally I'm nestled in with Rallys and bigger tires! Attached Images __________________ Ron 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton LWB 4x4 - Grapefruit Yellow / White

04-30-2022, 08:34 AM	#2840
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 541	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Very nice Ron, there's something about Rally wheels that look great on all trucks ...... __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

04-30-2022, 09:15 PM	#2841
CS1972 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 449	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Dealer emblem + Neodymium (.5"L x .25"W x .06" thick, 1 magnet: 2lb pull) = my truck show emblem which I can remove whenever. Attached Images __________________ Ron 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton LWB 4x4 - Grapefruit Yellow / White

05-01-2022, 03:44 PM	#2842
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 Finally replaced the heater valve. In the summer I would just clamp it closed. It had been bad as long as I've owned the truck.

05-02-2022, 08:29 AM	#2843
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,411	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wife and I took the truck on its first on road spin since purchase. Wife purchased this truck for me for anniversary almost three years ago. It had sat in a shed for 12-13 years. Only went about 6-8 miles but all went pretty well for a first shake down run. No unusual vibrations or noises. Hearing a little valve train noise so an adjustment there is in the future. Also, last items to get back on the truck are the inner fenders. I got the original from the left hand side sanded down and primed. Scuffing the new one I had to get for the passenger side (of course). Plan on painting them this week and maybe install this weekend. Then it's off to the shop for an alignment after that and then windshield. Hoping to take the wife to our 28th anniversary dinner in it. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX



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05-02-2022, 04:05 PM	#2845
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,165	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Found the rear end noise . Left carrier bearing is toast . 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.

05-02-2022, 08:12 PM	#2847
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Yep, looks bad, replace and go another 50+ years! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-02-2022, 09:58 PM	#2849
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,108	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter That's a real bummer. Hoping that the gears can be saved, or you just going to go through the whole thing? I'd replace everything, personally. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

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