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  1. ebodell08

    1967 C20 Project

    Good morning, been a while since I have posted an update on this project. It was pushed to the side for a couple weeks while I did some repairs and maintenance on my newly acquired chore/farm truck (1997 K3500). So, over the holiday weekend I managed to get the new motor stabbed into the truck...
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    1967 C20 Project

    Hope this works. Trying to attach some pics but system is acting a bit wonky.
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    1967 C20 Project

    Quick update. Got quite a bit done during my week off. Replaced all the wheel cylinders and the master cylinder. Installed the new dash pad (more work than I thought it would be), defroster hoses, vents, and glovebox liner. I still need to do the felt pads and the floormat. I did get the engine...
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    1967 C20 Project

    Got the bumpers, cowl panel, and front fender liners back on. Pulled the door seals and ground the old adhesive off as well. Got the seat I pulled from a grain truck dyed black. I used some VHT vinyl dye. Seemed to work ok but I used two entire cans and some of the spots still seem a bit thin. I...
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    Should I trade my 73 C20 for a 1998 Suburban

    I would not, seems like you already made up your mind not to anyway. Does a '98 still have to go thru emissions in CA? I don't really know anything about the regs there but I have heard they are kinda tough. If there is an inspection issue might be another reason for the offer. Though I don't...
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    1967 C20 Project

    Made some progress over the weekend. Got the truck cleared and started to get the limited trim mounted. I also got the lettering on the tailgate and the hood lettering. Next weekend I will get my son's help to get the bumpers back on it. Hope to also start on the interior this week (it is...
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    1967 C20 Project

    As it sat when I pulled it from Dad's backyard: As it stands right now: I will get it cleared over the next week and even out the paint.
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    1967 C20 Project

    The color is paint code 503, light green. This was the truck original color when it was born back in 1967. Growing up we had a '71 Suburban in this color and I have always liked how it looked on these trucks. Thanks for the kind words. Keeps me motivated. My wife gets tired of looking at pics...
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    1967 C20 Project

    Latest pics of the progress over the weekend. Also got the two front power windows replaced in my daily driver. Was a good weekend in the shop.
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    1967 C20 Project

    Was over at the shop where the new motor is sitting and got a picture of it. Not the best shot. Happened to be over there as the FIL's '66 Chevelle is getting some carb work done. So we were having a "safety" meeting after work on Friday. In other news the truck is now 100% light green...
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    1967 C20 Project

    Got the back of the cab sprayed. Doors are the last item on the list, they have been stripped and primed so I just have to wet sand and spray them and much of the bodywork will be done. It is not perfect but I have to keep moving so I do not lose motivation. This was never intended to be a...
  12. ebodell08

    08 Cobalt

    Not trying to create drama here. I buy both online and at the local NAPA. We try and give them as much business as we can. The counter guys know their stuff and can find parts for the tractors, grain truck and personal vehicles. We pay a more at times, but, when you are down on Sunday we can...
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    1967 C20 Project

    Got the hood painted over the long weekend. I also got the truck masked off and the cab primed. Did a lot of spot putty work on it and will hopefully get it sanded this week. Pretty sure I have a few more spots to correct before I color it. Making progress. Will be glad when the bodywork is done...
  14. ebodell08

    1967 C20 Project

    Quick update. Finally got to spend more than 30 minutes on the truck this past weekend. Wife had her knee replaced so I was kinda busy with other things the past 2-3 weeks. Got the hood stripped and primed. Ready for final sanding and topcoat. Only had one small rock ding to fill otherwise was...
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    1967 C20 Project

    Weather has finally turned it seems and my time has somewhat been freed up a bit. I pushed the truck back over in the shop a couple weeks ago so work can resume on it. Got some sanding done on the rain gutters and A pillars along with the hood. Next I am going to spot putty the...
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    Squarebody Down! HELP - Member Roadside Assistance Volunteer Map

    Moved here about 3 years ago from Creston, Iowa. Got remarried to a farm girl and we moved about 1/4 mile from the family farm. Moved my Dad here about two years ago so we could be close and keep an eye on him. We love the area and I am close to the farm shop and lots of timber to kick around...
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    Any Green Squares?

    Not sure what this color is but it is the original paint. Seemed an odd choice from a farmer than ran red tractors ;)
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    Old truck Patina

    Feed sack floormat and doormat seat cover. Tractor maintenance with the FIL Visiting Dad at his assisted living apartment. After a heavy rain the shortcut to the facility is pretty much a Level B road. Not much to look at but it still gets worked. Not what anyone would consider a pavement...
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    I'm a legend

    Joined at the state fair about 3 years ago or so. Was kinda bummed out when the coffee cup arrived in several pieces. But the surprise shipments every so often brighten your day.
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    1967 C20 Project

    Got the radiator back from the shop. They saved the side tanks and tags when they replaced the core. Even shot a coat of paint on it. Upper and lower hoses also arrived. Along with with the wheel cylinders, master cylinder and soft lines. Of course it is now in the single digits so I am not...
  21. ebodell08

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Got her moved over from the north shed (dirt floor) to the big shop (across the road) and changed the oil and filter and lubed it. Weather has been mild the past couple of weeks so I have been doing a little truck work. Also been noodling on the '67 and I moved the '93 over to the big shop as...
  22. ebodell08

    1967 C20 Project

    Quick update. The weather has been mild the past couple weeks so I did get the radiator pulled. I dropped it at a local shop for a new core. Should have it back in a couple weeks. If the mild temps hold I am going to try and rebuild the brake system; wheel cylinders, soft lines, master cylinder...
  23. ebodell08

    Advice on my 57 chevy

    Do you have a pressing need to sell it? In my 55 yrs I have sold several vehicles that I wish I had kept. I really did not "have" to sell them but I felt I "needed the room". Seems like you are on the fence. Unless you absolutely have to have it gone maybe find some covered storage and keep it...
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    What did you pay for a square

    Two cans of R12...
  25. ebodell08

    83 K20 for sale.

    That would sell all day long here in Iowa for that kind of $. Might be posted a couple hours before it was gone. Wish it was closer.....

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