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Happy_dan · 04-06-2021, 01:55 PM

Fired it up for the first time with the motor rebuilt. Broke in the cam, changed the oil and topped off coolant and transmission fluid.

**pjmoreland** · 04-06-2021, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy_dan

Fired it up for the first time with the motor rebuilt. Broke in the cam, changed the oil and topped off coolant and transmission fluid.

Well done!

Happy_dan · 04-06-2021, 02:46 PM

Thanks to all the help from a local friend, my neighbor, Mr Mud1 from here and all the rest of you. I am not sure if you are aware but people like me that love the hobby but lack the years of experience that you all have, spend hours reading your threads, learning, taking advice and then applying it. This was my first engine rebuild and I think it went great because of the suggestions and the help.

04-07-2021, 01:40 PM

Door Window Glass Channel install...best 5 minute upgrade so far!

04-07-2021, 04:13 PM

Moved my Janky shifter up from the floor to between the seats where I can reach it when I need it. Not used to drum brakes all around, and all my other cars are stick so, downshifting is my friend.

Chevys4life · 04-08-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Over the weekend we got the frame cleaned and painted.Today, my son got the bed all polished out.

Everything is looking really good!!!

Zone47 · 04-08-2021, 08:45 PM

Today:

Installed a new master cylinder ... but still no rear brakes.

Made 3 new arches for my bed cover out of small PVC

Fixed the transmission mount ... basically installed a solid mount for the T400.

04-08-2021, 08:54 PM

Installed seatbelt on the passenger side...now my kids can ride with me.

Installed a hidden switch relay to the NSS.

After pressure washing the engine compartment inside and underneath (twice) I found my oil leak...pan gasket.

mr.mud1 · 04-08-2021, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy_dan

Thanks to all the help from a local friend, my neighbor, Mr Mud1 from here and all the rest of you. I am not sure if you are aware but people like me that love the hobby but lack the years of experience that you all have, spend hours reading your threads, learning, taking advice and then applying it. This was my first engine rebuild and I think it went great because of the suggestions and the help.

Hi Dan,great job on the new engine rebuild.i knew you would make out just fine.i could tell by the quality questions you were asking.i was happy to help in some small way.what are friends for?Greg

**allchevy58** · 04-08-2021, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevys4life

Everything is looking really good!!!

Thanks, can't wait to get it back together.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-09-2021, 12:21 AM

Today was dip and paint divider day. A board member set me up with the dividers years ago. Some guy name Jim

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-09-2021, 11:16 AM

Yesterday was steering day. Installed a rebuilt steering box and a rebuilt intermediate shaft. While I was at it, I installed a tilt column I rebuilt a while back. What different driving truck!

**Boog** · 04-09-2021, 11:50 AM

It should feel like a brand new truck now!
Standard sector or quick ratio?
I remember one time I put in a power steering sector on my buddie's 67 ramp truck. He said he almost ran it up on a corner curb a couple of times on the way home. :0

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-09-2021, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

It should feel like a brand new truck now!
Standard sector or quick ratio?
I remember one time I put in a power steering sector on my buddie's 67 ramp truck. He said he almost ran it up on a corner curb a couple of times on the way home. :0

Standard ratio, the last quick ratio on a lifted truck felt squirrely and twitchy. I moved the column an inch and a half closer to the dash. So, yeah a lot different feeling (nice).

30772 · 04-09-2021, 01:09 PM

Slowly but surely getting my 72 K20 project put together.... Reinstalled glass today (with new rubber)

(Complete restoration - Engine/Drivetrain, Fuel system, Suspension, Steering, Paint/Body, etc, etc, etc.....)

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-09-2021, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 30772

Slowly but surely getting my 72 K20 project put together.... Reinstalled glass today (with new rubber)

(Complete restoration - Engine/Drivetrain, Fuel system, Suspension, Steering, Paint/Body, etc, etc, etc.....)

Looks good, we need more pics though.

72c20customcamper · 04-10-2021, 02:22 PM

Replaced the clutch fan old one was going all the time . Took it out found the spring was unhooked

**SoCoC10** · 04-10-2021, 08:03 PM

Swapped out the cluster bezel, painted the needles and added a tachometer. Then went to a morning coffee and cars show.

**allchevy58** · 04-10-2021, 11:04 PM

We got some more polishing done and tailgate installed.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-10-2021, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allchevy58

We got some more polishing done and tailgate installed.

It's looking awesome!

**pjmoreland** · 04-11-2021, 01:00 AM

Started removing the old wood from my bed. Some of it had fungus growing on the bottom of it. Those rusty carriage bolts are a real pain to remove. They just spin in their holes, so I have to clamp them with vise grips or drill them out if they are tight. There are 70 bolts and I'm half way done. Gotta save some fun for tomorrow

**Rich72C10** · 04-11-2021, 11:52 AM

Wished I had a wood bed ...

Installed a new ACDelco Professional water pump, primed/painted rattle can engine hugger orange and all sealed up with black Permatex the Right Stuff. No little squeak from the engine bay. The old one wasn't all that bad but it got on my nerves when it would squeak.

The orange of the water pump is a bit off but I can live with it. I'll have to, its not like I am repainting the engine LOL!

**Steeveedee** · 04-11-2021, 12:54 PM

Nice! I'm betting that a few thermal cycles will tone down the color on the water pump.

**Rich72C10** · 04-11-2021, 01:16 PM

that's what I was hoping too. it's sure nice not hearing a peep out of the water pump!

Next up the front end refresh and CPP Front Sway bar install. I hope I notice as much as everything says about those front sway bars.

67C10Step · 04-12-2021, 09:41 AM

Not as significant as some others progress, but I pulled the cross sills from my new bed, scuffed, primed, and painted. Will now blow the rest apart for scuffing and priming soon. Then it is on to finishing the wood. Not sure what direction I am going there just yet. I built some shudders for my house last year and used the shou sugi ban method of charring before staining and really like how it turned out.

04-06-2021, 01:55 PM	#2026
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Fired it up for the first time with the motor rebuilt. Broke in the cam, changed the oil and topped off coolant and transmission fluid.

04-06-2021, 02:46 PM	#2028
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Thanks to all the help from a local friend, my neighbor, Mr Mud1 from here and all the rest of you. I am not sure if you are aware but people like me that love the hobby but lack the years of experience that you all have, spend hours reading your threads, learning, taking advice and then applying it. This was my first engine rebuild and I think it went great because of the suggestions and the help.

04-07-2021, 01:40 PM	#2029
dweikum Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Door Window Glass Channel install...best 5 minute upgrade so far!

04-07-2021, 04:13 PM	#2030
dweikum Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Moved my Janky shifter up from the floor to between the seats where I can reach it when I need it. Not used to drum brakes all around, and all my other cars are stick so, downshifting is my friend.

04-08-2021, 08:45 PM	#2032
Zone47 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Richfield, Oh Posts: 112	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today: Installed a new master cylinder ... but still no rear brakes. Made 3 new arches for my bed cover out of small PVC Fixed the transmission mount ... basically installed a solid mount for the T400.

04-08-2021, 08:54 PM	#2033
dweikum Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Installed seatbelt on the passenger side...now my kids can ride with me. Installed a hidden switch relay to the NSS. After pressure washing the engine compartment inside and underneath (twice) I found my oil leak...pan gasket.

04-09-2021, 12:21 AM	#2036
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Today was dip and paint divider day. A board member set me up with the dividers years ago. Some guy name Jim 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 of OEM identifications and part numbers, all 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 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 04-09-2021 at 12:46 AM.

04-09-2021, 11:16 AM	#2037
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 Yesterday was steering day. Installed a rebuilt steering box and a rebuilt intermediate shaft. While I was at it, I installed a tilt column I rebuilt a while back. What different driving truck! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

04-09-2021, 11:50 AM	#2038
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter It should feel like a brand new truck now! Standard sector or quick ratio? I remember one time I put in a power steering sector on my buddie's 67 ramp truck. He said he almost ran it up on a corner curb a couple of times on the way home. :0 __________________ 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

04-09-2021, 01:09 PM	#2040
30772 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: MT Posts: 34	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Slowly but surely getting my 72 K20 project put together.... Reinstalled glass today (with new rubber) (Complete restoration - Engine/Drivetrain, Fuel system, Suspension, Steering, Paint/Body, etc, etc, etc.....) Attached Images

04-10-2021, 02:22 PM	#2042
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,132	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the clutch fan old one was going all the time . Took it out found the spring was unhooked 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.

04-10-2021, 08:03 PM	#2043
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Swapped out the cluster bezel, painted the needles and added a tachometer. Then went to a morning coffee and cars show. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

04-10-2021, 11:04 PM	#2044
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 We got some more polishing done and tailgate installed. 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

04-11-2021, 01:00 AM	#2046
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,303	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Started removing the old wood from my bed. Some of it had fungus growing on the bottom of it. Those rusty carriage bolts are a real pain to remove. They just spin in their holes, so I have to clamp them with vise grips or drill them out if they are tight. There are 70 bolts and I'm half way done. Gotta save some fun for tomorrow Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 04-11-2021 at 11:09 AM.

04-11-2021, 11:52 AM	#2047
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,643	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Wished I had a wood bed ... Installed a new ACDelco Professional water pump, primed/painted rattle can engine hugger orange and all sealed up with black Permatex the Right Stuff. No little squeak from the engine bay. The old one wasn't all that bad but it got on my nerves when it would squeak. The orange of the water pump is a bit off but I can live with it. I'll have to, its not like I am repainting the engine 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



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04-11-2021, 12:54 PM	#2048
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Nice! I'm betting that a few thermal cycles will tone down the color on the water pump. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-11-2021, 01:16 PM	#2049
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,643	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter that's what I was hoping too. it's sure nice not hearing a peep out of the water pump! Next up the front end refresh and CPP Front Sway bar install. I hope I notice as much as everything says about those front sway bars. __________________ 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

04-12-2021, 09:41 AM	#2050
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,401	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Not as significant as some others progress, but I pulled the cross sills from my new bed, scuffed, primed, and painted. Will now blow the rest apart for scuffing and priming soon. Then it is on to finishing the wood. Not sure what direction I am going there just yet. I built some shudders for my house last year and used the shou sugi ban method of charring before staining and really like how it turned out. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

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