What did you do to your truck today part IV

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by pinstripingbyrufus

67-68 gmc caps yeah I’ve always liked them and got a killer deal on em. Kinda hard to find.

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They look good on there.

[sirJim]

Put in new rear brake shoes and wheel cylinder on the burb.

[Chevy Fleetside]

I finally took the ugly brown seat cover off the back of the seat today. I am so thankful that they didn't remove the original cover. Had to clean the seat for it just to look like it dose now. Is there anyone out there that makes seat covers like this? Too bad the bottom seat is all ripped up. I want to remove that one also but need something to put over the ripped part. It is better then they ugly brown cover..
I also installed my right side mirror. The one that was on there was falling off so I took it off.

[studeclunker]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I finally took the ugly brown seat cover off the back of the seat today. I am so thankful that they didn't remove the original cover. Had to clean the seat for it just to look like it dose now. Is there anyone out there that makes seat covers like this? Too bad the bottom seat is all ripped up. I want to remove that one also but need something to put over the ripped part. It is better then they ugly brown cover..
I also installed my right side mirror. The one that was on there was falling off so I took it off.

Hey, your truck has exactly the same upholstry mine did! What a surprise, right?

What I did to my truck today was talk with a competent mechanic (which I am not) about what ails it. He suggested replacing my points and condenser with an electronic module. He also doesn't think the issues I'm having are just the carb. I'm thinking of taking the truck to him and seeing what he says about it. I suppose someone who actually knows what they are doing is an improvement over my incompetence any day.

[62 Barnfind]

Installed new carpet.

[Hollow65]

Polished everything that can get shiny. Got some hedman headers to install in the next month or so. I’ll need new exhaust to match, they’re a lot shorter than the hooker supercomps.
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[65chevysub]

Started restoring my door panels today. Trying to remember if the white is in the raised center section only or do I do the recessed ring white as well? Can someone help me out with this question? Thanks
Got my door panels done. Didnt come out too bad. Good enough for a daily driver. Doors, tailgate and inside is next

[CRUZN66]

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

Started restoring my door panels today. Trying to remember if the white is in the raised center section only or do I do the recessed ring white as well? Can someone help me out with this question? Thanks

Here’s what mine look like.

Rope

[65chevysub]

Originally Posted by CRUZN66

Here’s what mine look like.

Rope

Thanks cruzn66. Is your truck a 66? I had my panels done like that but found out that was how they did them in 66. In my 65 literature it shows the center raised section and the recessed "ring" white but seeing pics of original trucks shows only the center section white so Im not sure.

[CRUZN66]

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

Thanks cruzn66. Is your truck a 66? I had my panels done like that but found out that was how they did them in 66. In my 65 literature it shows the center raised section and the recessed "ring" white but seeing pics of original trucks shows only the center section white so Im not sure.

Yes, mine is a ‘66 however here’s a picture of the door of a ‘65 parts truck I have.

[65chevysub]

Originally Posted by CRUZN66

Yes, mine is a ‘66 however here’s a picture of the door of a ‘65 parts truck I have.

That one must have been done in 66 style.
Thanks

[raidmagic]

Finished and installed my metal console to hold my new radio. I'm kinda a music guy so I need my tunes but I didn't want to cut the truck up to have them. I fabbed this up from some sheet metal and round bar and painted it to match. Works out great. For now the 3rd passenger's feet fit right under it. When I put the 4 speed in it the middle seat won't be as usable I guess.

[TJ's Chevy]

Gave the GMC a long over due bath.

[vin63]

Buttoned up some of the passenger door stuff and did a systems test on the power window unit, checking the the master switch wiring.

1963 Poncho C10 Passenger Side Power Window -...

[65chevysub]

Got the back inside panels sanded and ready for primer. Do that next week as I have one last trash run to the dump then never again. Gettin' tired of having to repaint it. Twisted my knee doing this 3 weeks aftet surgery. Guess I should go easy from here on out.

[goatless]

Replaced fuel sending unit and speedometer cable. After almost 3 years finally know how much fuel is in the tank and how fast the truck's going.

[Ken Cook]

I fixed my hard to push door handle button by spraying the latch with PB Blaster. It's been pretty cold latly and I think the grease just lost its greasyness.

Replaced the door check/stop. Replaced the vent window rubbers and beltline felts.

Checked out why my heater fan would only blow on high. I was not sure if I need the switch or the resistor. So I pulled the plug from the switch and found the hot wire with a test light. Then I used a jumper wire to test the fan. It worked on all speeds so I thought I would be ordering the switch but after I plugged it back in all of the speeds are working. I guess the blades on the switch were dirty.

I also took the headlight apart to see why it's loose. It will need new adjuster screws.

I'd say it was a pretty good day.

[zachiatrist]

(just the other day) I installed a much needed heater to keep the windshield from fogging up at night on these brisk LA winter nights





Not pictured, but I ran some flexible hose from two of the ports up to the windshield defroster vents. Little heater works like a champ

[forestb]

"(just the other day) I installed a much needed heater to keep the windshield from fogging up at night on these brisk LA winter nights "

It is sure getting cold here I can almost see my breath in the air some mornings.

[graymage]

you guys are killing me!!!

[botoepfer]

Picked up a new to me hood for Our 63

[vetnat]

Originally Posted by zachiatrist

(just the other day) I installed a much needed heater to keep the windshield from fogging up at night on these brisk LA winter nights





Not pictured, but I ran some flexible hose from two of the ports up to the windshield defroster vents. Little heater works like a champ

I like the shifter boot - or hat? And your screen name too Got more pics of your truck to post? Up here, I've never seen one of these trucks with factory air conditioning, and I never knew before this site that a heater was "optional". Last few days temps have been in the mid -30's to -40's with the windchill (C, but F is pretty close in that range).

[zachiatrist]

Originally Posted by vetnat

I like the shifter boot - or hat? And your screen name too Got more pics of your truck to post?

Thank you! My shift-boot-hat is always a hit. Yeah I'm working on gathering up all my past photos from when I got the truck up to now and making a sort of build/progress thread.

[DLW]

Started the inside wiring fun now.

[Palf70Step]

Some of that modern new-fangled techie wiring.

Nice looking job so far on it.