shallowwatersailor 3,213 #126 Posted January 21, 2016 2 hours ago, Ken B said: I just got my seat recovered in fine Italian leather... It helps to work for a leather company.. I also added new sill plates, new rubber floor mat and new shift boot. My old shift boot had a crack in it allowing road noise into the cab, its amazing how quiet it is in my truck now. Almost too quiet... Is that"fine Corinthian leather?" Da plane! Da Plane! That truck is really looking sharp!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,497 #128 Posted January 22, 2016 The way the paint has worn away on the widow sill and the door sill is the only dead giveaway that this is a true survivor! Love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #129 Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) This is my fix for the worn paint on the top of the rocker.. I didn't want to leave it bare metal and I didn't want to repaint it as it will only get scuffed and worn away again. 3m non slip... The leather... Well lets just say that the leather in my truck is the best that money can buy period. Where I work we only sell the absolute finest. Corinthian? Edited January 23, 2016 by Ken B 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #130 Posted January 23, 2016 Real Sweeeeeeetttt Ken! That leather is the bomb. No dirty/greasy jeans allowed in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #131 Posted January 23, 2016 GM used to sell chrome rocker sill plates to cover that. You had to drill holes to mount them but they were pretty slick. You could get them plain, with the GM/GMC or the Fisher Body emblem 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #132 Posted January 23, 2016 ...and attach them with double sided tape, no drilling. What are the vise grips holding Ken? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #133 Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) I was wondering how long it would take for someone to notice the vise grips Craig... While driving the truck a while back I was getting a squeaky irritating type noise while driving and going over little bumps... Now, I have ALWAYS hated that kind of stuff since my first day of driving and I'd go to great lengths to stop any of that type nonsense... I spent almost every day of my lunch break under my truck for at least a week trying to find that damn noise. I sprayed a little WD-40, white lithium and oil on anything I thought could cause that squeak, I also added di electric grease on all hood and door bumpers... Still had the squeak. Just when I thought I was beat and I was about to stick a fork in my eye I just so happened to grab the front corner of the bed while climbing into the bed and there that damn noise was... The noise was coming from where the two seams join together which add the extra six inches of the bed of my truck which makes it a Longhorn. The quick fix was the vise grips but what it really needs is a spot weld. I don't want to burn the factory paint so I haven't gone there yet. I have been driving a totally rattle and squeak free 1970 truck for a few months now and i just love it, quieter than my Jeep Grand Cherokee Edited January 23, 2016 by Ken B 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #134 Posted June 13, 2016 Been keeping busy on the Heavy Chevy. The truck was parked in the previous owners garage for just about 15 yrs. without being started or even turned over. I think when he finally decided to start it he just put a battery in and started it. What i think happened is the cylinders might have been a little rusty from sitting and they either cracked or wore themselves out from rust in the cylinders from sitting. She ran pretty darn good but man did it burn oil! It smoked also and was only getting worse. I decided rather than rebuild the original motor I'd buy a brand new GM Goodwrench 350. While I was at it I went with a new intake, carb, water pump, starter, clutch, pressure plate and flywheel and a new Pertronix electronic distributor to replace the old points dizzy. What a difference, even more balls than it had before and when ya get on it it sounds pretty wicked...I still have a few minor things to do.. What the hell, Big Show or bust... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,905 #135 Posted June 13, 2016 AAAH the good old days when you can actually see the engine and work on it without removing a bunch of plastic parts. Looks sweet Ken, can't wait to see it in person. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 473 #136 Posted June 13, 2016 Beautiful truck! A real piece of Chevy history. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #137 Posted June 13, 2016 Nice job, Ken. I was hoping this was gonna be at the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #138 Posted June 14, 2016 We can have a contest. "Guess how many RJ's we can put in Ken's truck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #139 Posted June 14, 2016 How heavy was that hood Ken? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #140 Posted June 14, 2016 54 minutes ago, squonk said: We can have a contest. "Guess how many RJ's we can put in Ken's truck! With a full 8 1/2 ft bed (man sized bed) I think we can fit at least a few RJ's back there Mike. My brother helped me take the hood off, it was actually real light, just big. The rest of the job I did on my own, just how I like it.. I hope to find a nice vintage camper for my truck, If I do find one I'll be hauling tractors in a trailer.. If I find one it will definitely be time to upgrade the front brakes. I think fuel mileage might drop to about 6 mpg with a camper in the bed though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #141 Posted June 14, 2016 I could see Ken behind the wheel with that camper loaded on the back and trailer in tow as I run by him with the duramax up those long hills going to the big show as he is giving me the "peace" sign ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #142 Posted June 14, 2016 1 hour ago, stevebo said: I could see Ken behind the wheel with that camper loaded on the back and trailer in tow as I run by him with the duramax up those long hills going to the big show as he is giving me the "peace" sign ..... Yes indeed... I'm in no hurry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightorchid 261 #143 Posted June 14, 2016 There is an interesting Airstream camper here in Florida. A bit far but interesting. Your trucks look great. We had a 51 chevy with a 216 growing up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #144 Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) 14 hours ago, Ken B said: Yes indeed... I'm in no hurry. I'm with you Ken! Slow and steady always wins the race. Life's too short so enjoy the ride . Edited June 15, 2016 by fireman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,898 #145 Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, stevebo said: I could see Ken behind the wheel with that camper loaded on the back and trailer in tow as I run by him with the duramax up those long hills going to the big show as he is giving me the "peace" sign ..... Duramax Longhorn MPGs: AC Sound System Brakes Comfort Reliability 1970 Chevy C/30 longhorn with period correct camper pulling a trailer full of old wheel horses. Priceless. Chevy Duramax pulling an enclosed trailer, not so much... -Chris in Florida Edited June 14, 2016 by clueless 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,025 #146 Posted June 14, 2016 On 6/12/2016 at 10:45 PM, wallfish said: AAAH the good old days when you can actually see the engine and work on it without removing a bunch of plastic parts. Looks sweet Ken, can't wait to see it in person. The good old days were you did not have plastic stuff all in your way , and you could sit in the engine compartment and work on stuff and the hood provided shade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #147 Posted June 15, 2016 5 hours ago, clueless said: Duramax Longhorn MPGs: AC Sound System Brakes Comfort Reliability 1970 Chevy C/30 longhorn with period correct camper pulling a trailer full of old wheel horses. Priceless. Chevy Duramax pulling an enclosed trailer, not so much... -Chris in Florida Lol!I agree with all of the faces (especially the brakes) Except maybe for the reliability one. While I haven't made it there and back yet I will say the Longhorn is pretty reliable. I did take it on a 6 hr round trip a few weeks ago without a hitch. If a Duramax breaks down on the side of the road you are pretty much screwed, I don't wish that on anyone. I went thru that a few yrs ago coming back from the Big Show in my other truck. I had a trailer in tow and had to be flat bedded. NFG.. My truck is just about as dumb as I am, ain't much I can't fix on it with just a hammer and a screw driver. She's a 1 ton with 410's and a 4 speed rated too haul 9000 pounds, I won't have any problems going up any hills, its the going down the hill part that concerns me more.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #148 Posted June 15, 2016 That longhorn is no joke. I may even get a "driveby" video when ken first runs past me at about 4000 rpm and climbing with that new dual exhaust. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mels 174 #149 Posted June 20, 2016 Dang nice truck Ken, diggin' your attention to detail. If that old Ford of mine were up here instead of Tennessee, I'd be chipping away at it like you are yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #150 Posted June 21, 2016 That is an awesome truck Ken! You did a great job! How you stay married with all your projects is something we need to discuss, you may be onto something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
