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Nice start on your project
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Check with CaptainFab here on the board for a powersteering bracket, template, extension then source a 73 and up 2x box. Tilt column from 73 and up to 81 van or motorhome works well. Keep an eye on the FAQ section above the threads and read through the suspension section for some good info on springs , cutting and what works.
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Welcome to the forum :D
Looking good :thumbs: I can't believe how rust free this truck is either. Yep the '63 12 bolts had pressed on backing plates. You could probably cut them off and try and weld on some flanges to bolt the caliper brackets to, but they will have to be absolutely true to the axle flange. It might be easier to swap the differential for a '64-'70 truck 12 bolt. Or if you are going with 5 lugs, a '71-'72 would be a good swap. That is if you can find one. No matter which column you use, it will have to be modified/shortened for use with the power steering. Let me know if you need the steering box adapter plate. |
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Thanks for the recommend :D
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And I will be staying with the six lug for several reasons, first off I already have the disk brake conversion for 6 lug... second, I am looking at 6 spoke crager wheels.. EVERYONE has 5 lug cragers.. but 6 is kinda unique.. and less likely to have people try to steal them... Just my thoughts.. I wonder what a posi 12 bolt, 6 lug axle will set me back... |
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And after!!!
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I have to say that if your going to do a project like this, invest in a blast cabinet. I picked up the 40 lb full size from harbor freight, just over $210. What a time saver. On the two upper control arms, I took a screw driver and got the big junk off and then into the blasting cabinet for about 30 mins. Worth every penny. I couldn't have gotten them this clean with out it.
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So now I am just about ready to tear into the control arms. I got my new bushings and ball joints.. Do I need to measure where the existing ones are to get as close as possible for the alignment shop??? And does anyone see any reason that I can't use a cutting torch on these rivots on the top of the ball joint??? I would be much faster than a grinder..
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Couldn't Resist!!!
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Dude!
Everything looks great on your build so far! PM me, as I just did this exercise and may have some good tips! |
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hi zouchar nice truck and nice build, im just rt down the road from you,sunrise mt las vegas building a burb,nice build looking good
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Does anyone have any thoughts about lowering the rear end four inches with drop springs only?? Will I have to C notch the frame??
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So I got the dyno sheet on my new motor yesterday... 453 Horse, 476 ft lbs of torque!!! I am so jazzed to get this in my hands!!!
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Upper control arm after paint.
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The lower control arms came out even better.
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And a shot of the springs. One before and one after the blast cabinet.
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I like your truck build, keep up the amazing work on it. Your new 383 sounds like it will be a great engine for your '63. Keep the updates coming and good luck with getting it all together.
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The UPS man stopped by. 4" drop springs for the back.
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I have a set of those springs, and an adjustable panhard bar that I could've thrown into the mix, just sayin!!! LOL!
Just toyin with ya! Things are lookin great, keep up the good work! |
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Parts are looking good! Having a blast cabinet is the only way to go. Way easier than cleaning the dishwasher from greasy parts!
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Those are some nice numbers. Who are you getting your engine from?
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Brady at www.westcoastengines.com |
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What is this???
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Well.. since I ordered it... Yeah... Just playin around.... I also go the battery bolt brace and bolts... and the lower radiator mount rubber... should be getting another box today or tomorrow... and I need to go pick up the motor...
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I have to give it up too my wife... I have parts all over..... but she doesn't seem to mind... much...
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Guess what arrived this afternoon!!!
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And the best part....
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One piece rear main.
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Full roller 383 TJ.
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Nice numbers on the engine and it looks great. Bet you can't wait to break it in...
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