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the gm steering boxes are either a 800 series or 605. you have the common 800 series and 99% of those will fit your application. someone has one laying around for next to nothing. replacing it with a standard ratio box you won't notice the difference unless your going to road race your truck. remember that by puting the subframe in your truck you have altered the original steering dynamics of the box anyway,front to rear weight ratio,center of gravity.....

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Yeah, I agree with 55dude. How often do you weave through the chicanes of Edmonton at 70 miles an hour anyways. Put in an inexpensive, standard ratio box and keep an eye out for the quick ratio like the one thats damaged. At least they change out easily. Chances are you won't really notice a difference in normal driving. Oh yeah, I forgot....who wants to drive normal!

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55dude, do you know what years the 800 model series covers? I am not 100% sure what year of Trans Am my subframe came from...I think somewhere between 70 and 77. Thanks.

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Does anyone know if these suspension parts that I bought from Classic Performance Parts can be install directly or do they need to be painted first? Thanks.

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Not much progress to report...I ran out of both oxygen and acetylene on my cutting torch and in between I had to clean out the garage...did find time to cut the driver's side air bag cut out.

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I got mine from PST but they looked the same. You want to paint them, I used cast iron colored engine enamel and they it didn't really change the color they were.

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:cool: :cool: this is a pic of my 55, i have a 76 nova clip in it....it whent on in no time flat, and fit's great, i spent more time with the lazar level than i did welding, holl deal took me about 4 hrs. i'll take a pic of the bare frame.

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nice truck...what are your plans for it?

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well..... plans are to make time to finish it...lol...but, ummmm....let's see.... small block 350 running about 480 h/p....i'll have to scan my drawings of the sound systome and interior for you....best to see it in the scecth first, i allready have the 16"s on the front, and 15's with big a$$ micky-t's on the rear, paint will be black with ghost flame's.....and some other trick's that i don't want to say outloud yet....if you no what i mean!:cool:

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Man I love the way your truck set!! Once again, it looks like some great progress!

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I just noticed you're in Camrose...stop in for a beer sometime!

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Sorry didn't mean to exclude anyone...everyone's welcome for a beer!!!

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Is that the final ride height? That thing sits great.

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thanks cal 58 gmc....i cant wait to get back at it, 56 chevy 1300....i'm in ed all the time, pm me your phone # and i'll give you a call before im there next time! magsnubby.....yes that is the final ride hight, and thanks, frame's not done yet, but i'll post some pic's of it as soon as i can.

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I'll do that trigger!

So I have a question...do I really have to paint all of these darn components like Jebb has suggested? Sucks if I do.

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Sounds great.

Great truck.

Are you right in Edmonton?

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Yah, I live just south of Bonnie Doon Mall (just of Whyte Avenue)...stop in next time you're down!

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you realy should paint first, it will pay off in the end,de-grease them first, scotchbrite them, then POR 15....and they will look great!

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test fitting parts; still need to trim airbag cutouts.

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Are you going to use shocks with the current front air bag setup? If so where do they go?

Tri5Nerd

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looking good,man that ride is gona sit on the floor when its done! :metal:

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I found a photo on sportruck.com (below). Im going to mount the shocks similiar to the ones in the pic so I have some fabbing to do.

I hope it sits close to the floor but I have stock spindles so we'll see -- I may have to go with drop spindles.

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frick!!!!now thats clean....i bet it gets towed around allot!;)

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What a shame if it does! Mine is seeing all of it's trailor time now. Once it's under it's own power it will be a daily driver.

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i understand that after all that work, show it off, but mine will never see a trailor...wares the fun in that?:cool:

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the only trailer mine will see will be behind it, not under it...it seems some of these guys get confused on how to hook up a truck to a trailer.

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:lol::lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Hats off! Awesome job! I can't wait to start mine but looks like your job will outshine mine. You made it look easy but I know it isn't! More pics are better.

Chris

55 Chevy Shortbed Stepside 3600
57 GMC 3/4 Ton Longbed Stepside

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Thanks...I've been a little stalled lately because since I don't know the exact year of the subframe, I've had a difficult time ordering parts. I ordered a new set of upper control arm shafts that didn't fit properly.

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Hi guys, had the wrong sized upper a arm bushings but found the correct size hiding in my suspension rebuild kit (had it all along!). Anyways, arms were sent to the local hot rod shop to be installed. Should be able to finish the cutouts for the airbags soon.

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Had some time to finish my airbag cutouts. Also bought a fuel pump, brake calipers and a a power brake booster and master cylinder from CPP.

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Nice progress!

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love the progress...on another note, my band will be playing the urban lounge( the one on whyte) we are called Smart-Alex...will be there by 7pm,come on down with some pic's, and i'll buy you a drink....if you can.
oh ya.....it's on the 4th, hope you can make it......max.

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Hi Tigger, sorry I missed your gig, hope it was a good one, I haven't been to the urban lounge for several years!!!

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front suspension starting to come together.

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On the advice of Poncho Villa, I sent my old steering box to Randy at Steering Solutions, he sent me a completely rebuilt box.

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You have done a really nice job, kudos, hope it continues to go well. It is going to be one awesome truck.

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1) Picked up a Flaming River u-joint; 2) Mating the stock Trans Am shaft to the '81 GMC van column; 3) 10 bolt Camaro rear axle w/342 gears.

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Hey thanks, jkaylor...Truck Builder rocks!

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Another pic of the steering shaft...any advice would be appreciated (angle, length, etc.)