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1972K20 · 11-21-2021, 11:43 PM

I'm starting on this...

1972K20 · 11-21-2021, 11:48 PM

The front bumper was chrome and bent. So, I found a nice set of bumpers from a CUCV and painted them Massy Ferguson gray. I don't think I will keep them gray. I will probably paint them white.

palposity · 11-22-2021, 09:29 AM

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**LEEVON** · 11-22-2021, 10:19 AM

Congrats! I love these, will have one eventually just waiting for the right truck.

1972K20 · 11-26-2021, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Congrats! I love these, will have one eventually just waiting for the right truck.

Thanks! It's going to stay "original" as much as possible.

ACS · 11-30-2021, 09:46 PM

What drivetrain does it have?

You’ll love it. I drive mine everywhere.
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1972K20 · 12-01-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ACS

What drivetrain does it have?

You’ll love it. I drive mine everywhere.
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Thanks!

It's a 6.2 diesel, TH400 and NP205.

Mine drives and runs good...I enjoy driving it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-01-2021, 12:14 PM

Very nice truck! They sure aren't that clean up here.

1972K20 · 12-01-2021, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice truck! They sure aren't that clean up here.

Thank you! It's not perfect, but it's a good start.

1972K20 · 12-19-2021, 01:03 AM

What's the best rubber company for door seals? I've heard good things about SoffSeal, but they don't have a product for this truck. I've read mixed reviews on Precision Weatherstripping. Steele Rubber seems to offer a good product, but I haven't read many reviews on their product.

LT7A · 12-21-2021, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972K20

What's the best rubber company for door seals? I've heard good things about SoffSeal, but they don't have a product for this truck. I've read mixed reviews on Precision Weatherstripping. Steele Rubber seems to offer a good product, but I haven't read many reviews on their product.

Cool truck! Try searching for Honda Civic door seals on here. See what you think.

1972K20 · 12-22-2021, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Cool truck! Try searching for Honda Civic door seals on here. See what you think.

I did. There's a very interesting thread on Honda Civic seals working well on 67-72 years. I wonder if anyone has tried them on 73-87 years.

**Corts60** · 12-24-2021, 08:48 AM

Steele rubber is the best option in my opinion. Most others you have to slam the doors forever after the new seal is installed; they don’t seem to ever “relax”. Nothing is as soft as the originals that I’ve seen yet.

Greenlee · 12-24-2021, 10:14 AM

Nice truck! I can’t remember what door seals I bought, but a few months after I installed them I adjusted the door striker again after the rubber softened up a little. When I first put the new rubber in I could hardly get the door closed without moving the striker. So if it’s too tight with the new seals just adjust the striker and you can always move it again later. I think I got the weather stripping from LMC. It’s been in there about 10 years now and holding up fine.

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1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 739	Re: 1988 v30 3+3 The front bumper was chrome and bent. So, I found a nice set of bumpers from a CUCV and painted them Massy Ferguson gray. I don't think I will keep them gray. I will probably paint them white.

11-22-2021, 09:29 AM	#3
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 1988 v30 3+3 subscribed... __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

11-22-2021, 10:19 AM	#4
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: 1988 v30 3+3 Congrats! I love these, will have one eventually just waiting for the right truck. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

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ACS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 133	Re: 1988 v30 3+3 What drivetrain does it have? You’ll love it. I drive mine everywhere.

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12-19-2021, 01:03 AM	#10
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 739	Re: 1988 v30 3+3 What's the best rubber company for door seals? I've heard good things about SoffSeal, but they don't have a product for this truck. I've read mixed reviews on Precision Weatherstripping. Steele Rubber seems to offer a good product, but I haven't read many reviews on their product.

12-24-2021, 08:48 AM	#13
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 1988 v30 3+3 Steele rubber is the best option in my opinion. Most others you have to slam the doors forever after the new seal is installed; they don’t seem to ever “relax”. Nothing is as soft as the originals that I’ve seen yet. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

12-24-2021, 10:14 AM	#14
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: 1988 v30 3+3 Nice truck! I can’t remember what door seals I bought, but a few months after I installed them I adjusted the door striker again after the rubber softened up a little. When I first put the new rubber in I could hardly get the door closed without moving the striker. So if it’s too tight with the new seals just adjust the striker and you can always move it again later. I think I got the weather stripping from LMC. It’s been in there about 10 years now and holding up fine. Last edited by Greenlee; 12-24-2021 at 10:20 AM.



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