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**Rich72C10** · 04-26-2021, 03:10 PM

that wire goes to the fuse box, where it powers on when you turn on your lights.

72c20customcamper · 04-26-2021, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich72C10

that wire goes to the fuse box, where it powers on when you turn on your lights.

Was looking for a wire under the dash

Found it it's where the light for the cigarette lighter lite is plugged into. For now I put the indicator there and I'll write up a pigtail

OregonNed · 04-26-2021, 04:36 PM

Went to a large regional truck meet
Yesterday. Won the award for nicest truck bed.

toolboxchev · 04-26-2021, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Went to a large regional truck meet
Yesterday. Won the award for nicest truck bed.

Cool, have not heard about this one locally. What is the name of the event?

OregonNed · 04-27-2021, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Cool, have not heard about this one locally. What is the name of the event?

This was put together by the Northwest C10 group (can be found on Facebook) and the cruise was in Enumclaw, WA. It is planned to be there again next Spring.

30772 · 04-30-2021, 05:36 PM

Painted inside of my 72 K20 cab today.....getting there, slowly but surely!

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-30-2021, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 30772

Painted inside of my 72 K20 cab today.....getting there, slowly but surely!

Looks good, I like the color.

30772 · 04-30-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks good, I like the color.

Thank you. I wanted to "spark it up" a bit over the original medium blue & white two tone, but keep it "era correct" The color was available in 72 but only on the flashier models - corvette, camaro, chevelle, etc.

**MySons68C20** · 04-30-2021, 07:14 PM

Lookin good 30772!

**BC10** · 04-30-2021, 11:46 PM

Big shout out to Wes Hepp!
For the first time, my heater control is alive!!!

**Rich72C10** · 05-02-2021, 10:43 AM

At Sunday cars and coffee. Think time I parked next to a C10 lol

**Rich72C10** · 05-02-2021, 12:19 PM

What else did I do today? I got my email from Quadrajet Power they have started on my rebuild and now have paid for the work! It should be here soon! YAY!!

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Hi, we have disassembled and evaluated your 7042208 for your level 2 performance build for you 72 C10. Carb was clean, but had several calibration errors typical from a commercial remanufacturer as they try to make all carbs generic. We will correct the calibration specific for your build and replace all of the serviceable parts.

NoStopN · 05-02-2021, 05:47 PM

This past Tuesday, I pulled the uno barrel carb off my truck to check for a leak. Nothing was wet, but I haven't run it much since November, so everything in the bowl likely leaked out & dried. Found a bolt was missing that held the base part to the midsection. Went on a mad hunt for another screw at every hardware store in town. Had to settle for a bolt. Just got the tags legal on Friday. As long as the weather will cooperate, I'll get the tires dirty tomorrow.

**davischevy** · 05-03-2021, 01:50 PM

I picked it up at the detailer. A little before and after.

I hope to get the rockers changed soon and I sure need a nice dark gold tailgate.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-03-2021, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I picked it up at the detailer. A little before and after.

I hope to get the rockers changed soon and I sure need a nice dark gold tailgate.

Looks great!

C10_ForDad · 05-03-2021, 08:11 PM

I just got all of the front end Porterbuilt level 3 parts hung on my 1970 donor frame. Hoping to finish up the odds and ends this week and start cutting Crossmembers out of the rear end so I can start on that!

countr · 05-04-2021, 06:48 PM

I was a slacker! I just took it for a drive.

Bumper and front windshield to come next.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-05-2021, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by countr

I was a slacker! I just took it for a drive.

Bumper and front windshield to come next.

Looks good!

body bolt · 05-05-2021, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by countr

I was a slacker! I just took it for a drive.

Bumper and front windshield to come next.

I like that truck.

Sparky dave · 05-05-2021, 01:17 PM

Put in a new chrome dash bezel and for my centre console back in.

**pjmoreland** · 05-06-2021, 03:01 PM

The steering column in my truck has an excessive amount of wear. I had to weld up a groove that was worn deep into shift detent plate a while back just so it wouldn't pop out of park without pulling back on the shift lever. The shift bowl has loads of slop in it. Below is a video that shows the shift bowl looseness. The linkage that connects the column to the transmission was not moving at all in this video. I scored another '68 column out of a low mileage truck that is super nice and doesn't have any looseness or detent plate wear. I disassembled and painted it last night.

https://youtu.be/5f8jF-DhMsk

Replacement Column:

body bolt · 05-06-2021, 06:29 PM

Replaced the divorced choke thermostat. I then played with my idle mixture a bit and found it was too rich on one side and blocked on the other. A blast of Gumout took care of the blockage. Mo'bettah now.

**pjmoreland** · 05-07-2021, 12:54 PM

Replaced my steering column last night with the low mileage unit, and the looseness in the shifting mechanism is gone. The solid 67-68 steering shaft sure makes the column a pain to remove and install!

https://youtu.be/sZi8EhuJznE

**Rich72C10** · 05-07-2021, 12:58 PM

Replaced my speedometer cable just now. My old one would randomly start bouncing, so I got tired of trying to lube it. I got so lucky on that 1st mounting position in the engine bay. It was more or less finger tight. I thought I was going to have to loosen the outer wheel/fender cover!

Test drive shows the speedometer still working (that's good) and so far no bounce (even better). But I will have to go a month without bouncing to know if it is really gone!

Also installed my carb heat shield. Time will tell if it was worth it....

BRL · 05-08-2021, 03:45 PM

In the process of replacing my old stereo which was acting up, with a half stereo that doesn't even have a CD player.

Yes I had butchered the radio opening in the dash long ago, but fortunately and just by luck the replacement has exactly the same size opening...WHEW!

May as well throw in a semi "Sideways Saturday" shot of my filthy toy while I'm at it.

04-26-2021, 03:10 PM	#1
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,646	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter that wire goes to the fuse box, where it powers on when you turn on your lights. __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

04-26-2021, 04:36 PM	#3
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Went to a large regional truck meet Yesterday. Won the award for nicest truck bed. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

04-30-2021, 05:36 PM	#6
30772 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: MT Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Painted inside of my 72 K20 cab today.....getting there, slowly but surely! Attached Images

04-30-2021, 07:14 PM	#9
MySons68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wenatchee, Wa Posts: 904	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Lookin good 30772!

04-30-2021, 11:46 PM	#10
BC10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 493	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Big shout out to Wes Hepp! For the first time, my heater control is alive!!! Attached Images

05-02-2021, 10:43 AM	#11
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,646	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter At Sunday cars and coffee. Think time I parked next to a C10 lol Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| Upgraded Fully Super Trim Last edited by Rich72C10; 05-02-2021 at 11:10 AM.*

05-02-2021, 05:47 PM	#13
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter This past Tuesday, I pulled the uno barrel carb off my truck to check for a leak. Nothing was wet, but I haven't run it much since November, so everything in the bowl likely leaked out & dried. Found a bolt was missing that held the base part to the midsection. Went on a mad hunt for another screw at every hardware store in town. Had to settle for a bolt. Just got the tags legal on Friday. As long as the weather will cooperate, I'll get the tires dirty tomorrow. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

05-03-2021, 01:50 PM	#14
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,797	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I picked it up at the detailer. A little before and after. I hope to get the rockers changed soon and I sure need a nice dark gold tailgate. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

05-03-2021, 08:11 PM	#16
C10_ForDad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Saint George Posts: 50	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I just got all of the front end Porterbuilt level 3 parts hung on my 1970 donor frame. Hoping to finish up the odds and ends this week and start cutting Crossmembers out of the rear end so I can start on that!

05-04-2021, 06:48 PM	#17
countr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Russell, Iowa Posts: 2,007	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I was a slacker! I just took it for a drive. Bumper and front windshield to come next. Attached Images

05-05-2021, 01:17 PM	#20
Sparky dave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Leeds west yorkshire Posts: 307	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Put in a new chrome dash bezel and for my centre console back in. Attached Images __________________ 69 longbed 350 700r4 3.73 POSI cruiser

05-06-2021, 03:01 PM	#21
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter The steering column in my truck has an excessive amount of wear. I had to weld up a groove that was worn deep into shift detent plate a while back just so it wouldn't pop out of park without pulling back on the shift lever. The shift bowl has loads of slop in it. Below is a video that shows the shift bowl looseness. The linkage that connects the column to the transmission was not moving at all in this video. I scored another '68 column out of a low mileage truck that is super nice and doesn't have any looseness or detent plate wear. I disassembled and painted it last night. https://youtu.be/5f8jF-DhMsk Replacement Column: Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 05-06-2021 at 03:09 PM.

05-06-2021, 06:29 PM	#22
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 Replaced the divorced choke thermostat. I then played with my idle mixture a bit and found it was too rich on one side and blocked on the other. A blast of Gumout took care of the blockage. Mo'bettah now.

05-07-2021, 12:54 PM	#23
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,366	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced my steering column last night with the low mileage unit, and the looseness in the shifting mechanism is gone. The solid 67-68 steering shaft sure makes the column a pain to remove and install! https://youtu.be/sZi8EhuJznE

05-07-2021, 12:58 PM	#24
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,646	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced my speedometer cable just now. My old one would randomly start bouncing, so I got tired of trying to lube it. I got so lucky on that 1st mounting position in the engine bay. It was more or less finger tight. I thought I was going to have to loosen the outer wheel/fender cover! Test drive shows the speedometer still working (that's good) and so far no bounce (even better). But I will have to go a month without bouncing to know if it is really gone! Also installed my carb heat shield. Time will tell if it was worth it.... Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| Upgraded Fully Super Trim Last edited by Rich72C10; 05-07-2021 at 09:15 PM.*



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05-08-2021, 03:45 PM	#25
BRL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tahuya WA Posts: 534	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter In the process of replacing my old stereo which was acting up, with a half stereo that doesn't even have a CD player. Yes I had butchered the radio opening in the dash long ago, but fortunately and just by luck the replacement has exactly the same size opening...WHEW! May as well throw in a semi "Sideways Saturday" shot of my filthy toy while I'm at it.

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