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JustToxic · 03-12-2019, 10:04 AM

Started putting new floor boards in the cab over the weekend. New kick panels, lower A-pillar, DS forward cab support, Inner and outer rockers, PS rear cab support and finally Cab corners.

89AKurt · 03-15-2019, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JustToxic

Started putting new floor boards in the cab over the weekend. New kick panels, lower A-pillar, DS forward cab support, Inner and outer rockers, PS rear cab support and finally Cab corners.

That's something I *should do* in the future, there are pop-riveted aluminum pieces now, but still need to slow down when crossing a puddle. LOL

Appreciate everyone responding to my cheapskate task!

bad6772 · 03-09-2019, 09:16 PM

Got my Final Mock up done...hope to get her back in an plumbed mid week...

BugzC10 · 03-10-2019, 03:33 PM

Got her a blankie....

fdbdw · 03-10-2019, 10:12 PM

Dumped my sniper EFI back to carb, so glad to be done with that POS. Starts and runs every time now.

Abomb · 03-10-2019, 11:18 PM

Well, the new project spent a full week in my shop, new wheels cylinders, hoses and shoes, new heater core, new thermostat and water neck, new pressure and temp gauges, new choke cable, new exhaust hanger, carb cleaning...I was really hoping to drive it to work tomorrow, but couldn’t get the brakes to gravity bleed...so, it’ll have to wait until I can get my 14 year old son to come down for a leg work out while I bleed the wheel cylinders.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-11-2019, 12:30 AM

Polished this up with Pro Honda. Comes in a spray. Beyond my expectations, it took out some tuff areas with ease. I could brighten it up some more, but why bother. May have painted it, they look amazing painted, but seems they "breathe" easier without it.

$1550 to have this rebuilt. It's shifted smooth since the day I got it, but 140K miles, and an occasion of abuse

, it was due.

**zicc1835** · 03-11-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Polished this up with Pro Honda. Comes in a spray. Beyond my expectations, it took out some tuff areas with ease. I could brighten it up some more, but why bother. May have painted it, they look amazing painted, but seems they "breathe" easier without it.

$1550 to have this rebuilt. It's shifted smooth since the day I got it, but 140K miles, and an occasion of abuse

, it was due.

Which one did you use they have a few different products
Thanks

89AKurt · 03-11-2019, 12:53 PM

Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence.

Can anyone tell I did only the cab?

weq92f · 03-11-2019, 01:07 PM

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Can't tell with that image, no. Too poor quality and the angle is wrong for comparison.

But... it does look good to me!

-klb

BugzC10 · 03-11-2019, 01:40 PM

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Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence.

Can anyone tell I did only the cab?

That's called Patina!

**Thrill4130** · 03-13-2019, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 89AKurt

Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence.

Can anyone tell I did only the cab?

Your 68 looks awesome how it is. Here’s my 67 I put the hubcaps back on today. On mine it seems everything I have to fix stands out so I try to leave it alone
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**nlped** · 03-13-2019, 09:54 PM

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Your 68 looks awesome how it is. Here’s my 67 I put the hubcaps back on today. On mine it seems everything I have to fix stands out so I try to leave it alone
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They both look killer!!! I’ve got one too, but mine won’t be so original underneath.

**davischevy** · 03-13-2019, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 89AKurt

Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence.

Can anyone tell I did only the cab?

My dad bought the twin to that truck brand new in the fall of 67.

toolboxchev · 03-14-2019, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 89AKurt

Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence.

Can anyone tell I did only the cab?

Hey I think its awesome that you are keeping it original for now. Time capsule from the past, brought back to life.

Dig IT!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-11-2019, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

Which one did you use they have a few different products
Thanks

Here you go. Their instructions say "for longer lasting shine, leave on until haze and buff"...............Well, I tested an area, let it sit over 24 hours and their aint no haze about it, it's pretty oily. https://www.chapmoto.com/pro-honda-s...EaAssvEALw_wcB

The transmission was mostly clean already. I sprayed a reasonable amount and let it sit 4-5 hours. Wiped, brass brushes on a Dremmel, wiped. Sprayed some more and buffed some with fine steel wool, whiped. Sprayed a pinch more, wiped and done. About 1.5 hours is all, nice stuff.

Barnfind46 · 03-11-2019, 06:41 PM

Every little bit helps. The little things are what make a well kept daily driver stand out. I repainted the tailgate letters on my faded tailgate with a spray can and some tape. Made the truck look much better!

**zicc1835** · 03-11-2019, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Here you go. Their instructions say "for longer lasting shine, leave on until haze and buff"...............Well, I tested an area, let it sit over 24 hours and their aint no haze about it, it's pretty oily. https://www.chapmoto.com/pro-honda-s...EaAssvEALw_wcB

The transmission was mostly clean already. I sprayed a reasonable amount and let it sit 4-5 hours. Wiped, brass brushes on a Dremmel, wiped. Sprayed some more and buffed some with fine steel wool, whiped. Sprayed a pinch more, wiped and done. About 1.5 hours is all, nice stuff.

Thanks much for the response I’m going to try it .....my trans is clean I thought about paint but like the natural cast look

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-12-2019, 01:56 AM

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Thanks much for the response I’m going to try it .....my trans is clean I thought about paint but like the natural cast look

I read someplace the transmission will appreciate the natural cast, something to the effect paint may look in some heat. Good enough for GM it's good enough for me. There's a little scaling, you can see. I figure so what.

I shined up and installed the tubes today. 3M works magic on stainless and chrome. The transmission tube was well stained etc., no problem.

Trim look AWESOME SoCoC10

machas74 · 03-14-2019, 02:08 PM

I added 383 emblem on hood.

weq92f · 03-16-2019, 11:43 AM

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I added 383 emblem on hood.

Been looking for someone doing something like this! Thanks! Looks good.

-klb

**allchevy58** · 03-16-2019, 11:18 PM

Pulled it out today to wash it. First day warm enough since the first of the year.

**Speedracer39** · 03-14-2019, 08:08 PM

Finally finished assembly of new engine trying to get caught up with a few other repairs before install.

**Boog** · 03-14-2019, 09:34 PM

Turn.

cornerstone · 03-11-2019, 01:06 AM

I finished welding up the unnecessary holes in the firewall and started the body work. Now I get to learn firsthand why everyone gets sick of sanding.

03-12-2019, 10:04 AM	#1
JustToxic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 292	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Started putting new floor boards in the cab over the weekend. New kick panels, lower A-pillar, DS forward cab support, Inner and outer rockers, PS rear cab support and finally Cab corners. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Chevy C20 to K20 Conversion "Simply Toxic" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=749409 1971 Chevy C20 Custom Camper LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763775

03-09-2019, 09:16 PM	#3
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,952	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got my Final Mock up done...hope to get her back in an plumbed mid week... Attached Images

03-10-2019, 03:33 PM	#4
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got her a blankie.... Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

03-10-2019, 10:12 PM	#5
fdbdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 479	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Dumped my sniper EFI back to carb, so glad to be done with that POS. Starts and runs every time now. Attached Images

03-10-2019, 11:18 PM	#6
Abomb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Oberlin Posts: 92	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well, the new project spent a full week in my shop, new wheels cylinders, hoses and shoes, new heater core, new thermostat and water neck, new pressure and temp gauges, new choke cable, new exhaust hanger, carb cleaning...I was really hoping to drive it to work tomorrow, but couldn’t get the brakes to gravity bleed...so, it’ll have to wait until I can get my 14 year old son to come down for a leg work out while I bleed the wheel cylinders.

03-11-2019, 12:30 AM	#7
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 Polished this up with Pro Honda. Comes in a spray. Beyond my expectations, it took out some tuff areas with ease. I could brighten it up some more, but why bother. May have painted it, they look amazing painted, but seems they "breathe" easier without it. $1550 to have this rebuilt. It's shifted smooth since the day I got it, but 140K miles, and an occasion of abuse, it was due. 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

03-11-2019, 12:53 PM	#9
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Not sure if it's worth the trouble, cleaned up the aluminum trim with steel wool. It's all trashed, front fender arch looks like it was driven through a barbed wire fence. Can anyone tell I did only the cab? __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet

03-11-2019, 01:07 PM	#10
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,957	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter . Can't tell with that image, no. Too poor quality and the angle is wrong for comparison. But... it does look good to me! -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

03-11-2019, 06:41 PM	#17
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Every little bit helps. The little things are what make a well kept daily driver stand out. I repainted the tailgate letters on my faded tailgate with a spray can and some tape. Made the truck look much better! __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

03-14-2019, 02:08 PM	#20
machas74 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: CA Posts: 9	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I added 383 emblem on hood. Attached Images

03-16-2019, 11:18 PM	#22
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,424	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Pulled it out today to wash it. First day warm enough since the first of the year. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

03-14-2019, 08:08 PM	#23
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 587	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finally finished assembly of new engine trying to get caught up with a few other repairs before install. Attached Images

03-14-2019, 09:34 PM	#24
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,000	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Turn. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-11-2019, 01:06 AM	#25
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I finished welding up the unnecessary holes in the firewall and started the body work. Now I get to learn firsthand why everyone gets sick of sanding. Attached Images __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.



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