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1968 Chevy C30 (re) build thread
lousiffer
+1y
okay this is seriously the truck from hell.
so far ive done in 1 week:
new plugs and wires, replaced all 16 front lugs, new battery, new alternator.
need to do for safety: brakes, rear diff seal, oil change and oil pan gasket, tires (and possibly wheels), windshield wipers and squirt pumps and a horn (train horn coming soon.... mwAhahahahahaha).
cosmetics:
interior: bench seat, remove behind seat tank, and mount under bed. door panels, new steering wheel, radio, alarm, weather stripping, new drivers side wing window, new slider window glass.
exterior: new windshield wipers, repaint inside of bed, tailgate, all new exterior lighting covers, wire up reverse lights, and lic. plate light.
comfort: heater (have no heater at all), and a/c. finish doorpoppers to electronic, powersteering, and all new suspension and steering parts up front.
and lastly lots and lots of rust removal and replacing.
so far ive done in 1 week:
new plugs and wires, replaced all 16 front lugs, new battery, new alternator.
need to do for safety: brakes, rear diff seal, oil change and oil pan gasket, tires (and possibly wheels), windshield wipers and squirt pumps and a horn (train horn coming soon.... mwAhahahahahaha).
cosmetics:
interior: bench seat, remove behind seat tank, and mount under bed. door panels, new steering wheel, radio, alarm, weather stripping, new drivers side wing window, new slider window glass.
exterior: new windshield wipers, repaint inside of bed, tailgate, all new exterior lighting covers, wire up reverse lights, and lic. plate light.
comfort: heater (have no heater at all), and a/c. finish doorpoppers to electronic, powersteering, and all new suspension and steering parts up front.
and lastly lots and lots of rust removal and replacing.
sparkys-crewcab
+1y
where are the pics
sounds like a nice project ..
sounds like a nice project ..
luv2xclr8
+1y
Agreed, I'm a 67-72 guy so I have to have pic's
lousiffer
+1y
pics hopefully this weekend. been really busy in college.
lousiffer
+1y
refilled brake master cylinder. had about 1/4fl.oz. in for my fronts, supposed to have about 8-10fl.oz. no wonder i could barely stop.... lmfao. have to get brakes rebuilt. but damn i just got a quote.... anywhere from 500-1000$ anyone wanna loan me some green? lolz
sparkys-crewcab
+1y
is that price just for parts?
lousiffer
+1y
no for the brake repair thats at pep boys, parts and labor.
someotherguy
+1y
Lesson 1, learn to work on your stuff yourself. I learned this one with my first car, a '65 Impala with a 396 in it...it was either have money for gas, or have money for mechanics.
Anyway, I sure as hell wouldn't trust Pest Boys with my brakes, and also seriously doubt they could do a good job on anything old.
Brakes are pretty easy, compared to most stuff. It's not like building an engine or anything.
Richard
Anyway, I sure as hell wouldn't trust Pest Boys with my brakes, and also seriously doubt they could do a good job on anything old.
Brakes are pretty easy, compared to most stuff. It's not like building an engine or anything.
Richard
sparkys-crewcab
+1y
i second that... get out there and fix it yourself. save yourself alot of money..
luv2xclr8
+1y
I got right at 3K in my brakes on the 72
and did it all myself. The only thing I've
ever let a "Pro" do is bleed em for me!
and did it all myself. The only thing I've
ever let a "Pro" do is bleed em for me!