Re: Project Slo-Go 67
 

Hey no problem. You know what? Even the great masters of paint and body had to start somewhere and I started exactly where you are at. I started over 20 years ago working on my own truck (not my '67... I started with my lowely '80 toyota...) with everyone telling me how hard it was and blah, blah, blah.

Part of learning is making mistakes and figuring out how to do it different. There isn't a car I haven't worked on and not looked backed and said, "you know, we could have done this or that instead of what we did..." You are more than welcome to send me a PM if you have any ???. I will answer the best I can based on what I know. I welcome you to get a second opinion because sometimes you have to look at it a couple of different ways to figure out the best way for you.

Keep up the great work, you are well on your way to a great looking truck.

D

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we powerwashed the '72 crossmember, will buy a engine hoist from northern tools this week hopefully and try to get the crossmember out of the parts truck. then try to plan and yank the motor/trans out of the 67 to do the swap. I was contemplating buying por 15 or just degreasing/powerwashing the 67 frame, and priming with self etch, and chassis black. any suggestions on which route to take?

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I used this stuff www.nomorerust.com works very well and I applied it with a cheap foam brush. Must have a clean etched surface for any of the stuff to stick well though...

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looking good....keep up the great work and keep feeding us pics....we love pics.....:lol:

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ok we made some progress on the parts truck. We removed the springs and trailing arms. and we were also able to get the front crossmember off. now i have to look at the mc/booster and see what it will take to get it off. do you know if the mc/booster and rod will attach to the 67 brake pedal or will i need to take the brake pedal assembly off the 72 and install on the 67? attached are a few pics.

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For your your first time doing any panel replacement (welding required) your doing awesome. Keep after it.

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Thanks Alan.

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we got the hood sanded down to bare metal and in etch primer.

We also wirewheeled and sanded the '72 rear end and have it in etch primer as well.

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we worked on the driver door bottom . cut out the rusted section. sprayed with rust killer and welded in the patch.

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one more.

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Awesome job. :metal: Looks like your getting the hang of it.

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Had a pretty productive day. pulled the coresupport, and radiator to get ready for the crossmember swap. Pulled the cab as well, since the PO has the ebrake cables wired to the frame and trans crossmember. I will have to figure out how the ebrake get mounted to the frame properly. Tomorrow i will power wash the frame and engine/trans, hopefully i can get the engine/trans pulled as well.

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one more

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looks good....here's a pic of the ebrake setup that may help you!!!

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Thanks GCBURDIC that graphic will help alot.

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we made some progress over the last couple of days. we have the frame stripped down. we have sprayed it with oven cleaner, power washed it, and are in the final process of finishing it up with the wire wheel. The 15 yo is really getting into the teardown and rebuild, so i will try to keep it going at a good pace. My youngest son is also lending a hand.

There is no turning back now!

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we are also expecting our 2/4 drop from ECE shortly.

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Nice progress... can't wait to see this comming together.

Don

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Appreciate it Don.

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I made a little progress. need a couple coats of chassis black now.

I got sidetracked working on my old indian 50cc (MM5A) for my youngest who will turn 2 Friday.

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Love the bike! I think it's great that your sons are helping you. Frame is looking good too! Hopefully as your oldest (I have no idea how many you have...:confused:) will want an older truck instead of a newer "dur-dur" Honda when he gets old enough to drive!



Don

Re: Project Slo-Go 67
 

well, i made some progress. 3 coats of chasis black on the frame, trailing arms, crossmember, 1 inner fender, and UCA/LCA's

Re: Project Slo-Go 67
 

well, we have the rear suspension in and all bolted up now. I need to run the brake line and make a mount for the brake junction to mount on the rear crossmember. we have the front crossmember mounted as well. We need to clean up the rotors and springs, then paint the rotors, spindles, and springs so we can continue the front install.

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We Have a Roller :metal: We have installed the ECE 2 1/2 spindles( spring compressor was fun!!), new rotors. installed the brake caliper. the still need to button up the inner/outer tie rods etc. but we are making progress. :devil:

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NICE!!!....keep at it man!!!

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we painted the tie rods and the idler arm etc. we should be able to mount later today then the front of the chasis will be buttoned up. then we need to clean and prep the motor for paint and serpentine belt setup.

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Frame looks sweet, keep at it! Also nice job with the Indian!

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Thanks Kyull, it's been fun.we are already thinking about another project when the 67 is done. my wife thinks we are crazy.....

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Lookin' awesome!! You are a tad bit futher on your frame than I am. It's alot of fun when you can work on something without getting dirty.:lol:. When you get done for the day you can look at it and see that you have got something done. Keep it up.

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Thanks for the comments guys! Im trying to keep it interested so my 15 yo doesnt get burnt out but he's doing pretty good thus far.

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Excellent project, i am sure he will stay interested, just don't bust his arse too much, otherwise, but honestly i am sure he will want to be the first one to drive it.

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Thanks. we are doing this as a father/son build and this will be his. he gets his license in Feb'09 and this will be his DD when complete.

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looks great,yall keep up the good work

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Thanks Don! I want to have your skills when i growup!

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we made a little more progress the front end is complete. we mocked up the gas tank, installed the sending unit and mounted it to the frame. we also installed the SBC mount in the frame. the last pic is when a 15 yo has too much free time with the power washer!

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Nice build, wish I had that for my first vehicle!

FYI, I got my seat brackets mocked up... check out my build or the frame bracket for some pics...

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Thanks Mike!

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looks good I just got on the forum and really like the information, I am building a 67 snb as well mine is still frame right now, got real lucky on my body, have a all original cab that is in awsome shape a couple of pin holes where the door rubber was on the drivers side. good luck.

Re: Project Slo-Go 67
 

Welcome to the Site from Dallas / Ft. Worth! Start a build thread so we can follow along. Good luck with your build.

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I need to get some good start pics again my computer that had all the pics so far crashed, lost them!! I will get one started soon, still on suspension. unfortunately I travel ALOT with my job.