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Welcome! That's a very nice starting point. Other than that single-pot master cylinder, it looks good to go as-is!
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Thanks Shaky! The brakes are first on my list and I just got a complete crossmember from a 75 Chevy today. Going to strip it next weekend and rebuild it. I ordered 6-lug rotors from CPP to keep the 6-lug configuration. There is a lot of great info on this site and I'm glad to be part of it :metal::metal: Tony |
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Those six-lug rotors are the way to go. I converted my '66 to 5-lug (back before there were six-lug options) and it was a bit of work.
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:hi2: from Mesa......nice truck.
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Sharp truck
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Thanks protrash64 and DPowers!
I just picked up a 88 700R4 from CL for $300. It had been rebuilt 1.5yrs ago with just under 10k miles. It's a clean tranny. Plan to start rebuilding the 75 suspension next weekend and hope to tear down the truck in two weeks. Need to get done before it gets too hot... Shaky, ya I wanted to keep from having to get new wheels and the ones on it will do for now. I would have probably bought new rotors anyways, so just spent a few extra bucks to keep the 6-lug ;) protrash64, I see that you are in Mesa. I'm up North in Deer Valley. I'm hoping to have the truck all cleaned up to hit the Pavilions soon. Haven't been there in years... Tony |
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Welcome to the forum :D
You're starting with a real nice truck. The front discs will make a noticeable difference as well as the power steering. Let me know if I can help you with any of the adapters for your swap. |
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super clean ride!! only a month since i;ve own my second GMC and all ready i want anoter! :gmc:'s rule! :burnout:
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Thanks guys :metal:
Captainfab, I will probably hit you up for the PS mounting plate. I'm hoping to start on the new front end this weekend ;) Tony |
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Good looking truck dude.
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I got my CPP 6-lug rotors in today :metal: Gonna start stripping the donor front suspension this weekend. Hope to have it ready next weekend to be swapped out. Tony |
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Nice looking truck you have.
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Well, I finally found some time and had a very productive weekend! :metal:
I finished sand blasting the 76 1/2 ton donor front suspension, painted everything and then assembled the majority of the parts :smoke: Hopefully, I'll get the truck tore apart next weekend and get the new suspension installed since I have a 3-day weekend! Whoo Hoo! http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0870.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0866.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0871.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0880.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0864.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0891.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0892.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0885.jpg Tony |
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Looking good
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Nice job, Tony....:metal: Everything looks killer; and the weather is holding out, too.
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Thanks guys!
Ya, the weather was great this weekend. A little too windy for painting, but I did it in the shop instead of under my canopy. Hopefully next weekend isn't too hot... :devil: Tony |
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Nice work! How did you get the springs in there without the weight of the truck to work against? Spring compressor?
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Thanks Shaky :fro: I actually cut one coil off the stock spring and I was able to barely get the nuts on the ball joints :ito: I'm not sure if it will be as low as it currently is, but for now it will do. I plan to get dropped spindles later when the funds permit. I just want this road worthy so I can drive it to the track on the weekends :metal: Tony |
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I got the front tore down today. :metal:
I forgot how many bolts they used back in the day.... took longer than I wanted, but it's done :waah: http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0939.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0937.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0955.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0948.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0950.jpg Tony |
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I just got back from Pick-n-Pull's 50% off sale and found a 79 power brake master cylinder and booster with the brake lines and proportioning valve for $30 :metal:
Last one in the yard, so I guess I got lucky ;) Tony |
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Looks like you're neck deep in it now, Tony!!!:lol:
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wow this is a cool build
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Thanks guys! I've almost got the front completely stripped and hope to paint it next weekend.
Here are a few pics of the Sonoma. You can see more on the link in my signature :D http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...03sonoma-1.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...f/IMG_0775.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...f/IMG_0766.jpg Tony |
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Well, I made some progress on the truck last night and today. We had some great weather come in and I took advantage of it since triple digit temps are coming back next week...
I got the front frame rails sandblasted and painted last night. I put the front suspension and steering on today. I set it back on the ground and I think that I will be happy with the height after cutting one coil off the springs. http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0975.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0977.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0998.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_0999.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1002.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1005.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1007.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1011.jpg Tony |
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Very nice job :thumbs:
I really like the look of satin black on the frame and suspension, with just a few contrasting colored components. What paint did you use? Remember once you get the engine, trans and front sheetmetal back on, that will drop the front a couple inches. |
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Thanks Captain ;) I used Eastwood's Extreme satin chassis black and then their detail gray on the spindles, drag link and idler arm mount. I also used Eastwood's spray gray on the steering box. Thanks for the steering box plate. It worked out great and was easy to install. :metal: Question for you, rather than cutting the steering shaft I drilled out the plastic pins were the shaft is supposed to collapse in an accident and then just hammered it down 2" to shorten it. I think my column is out of a 67 or 68. Do you see any problems with doing this? I know that I just shorten the potential safety factor by 2" but it will still be safer than nothing... I still have the shaft from the donor truck that I can use if needed, it's the same. Tony |
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Yeah I don't see anything wrong with doing that to the steering shaft.
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It's been awhile... a long while...
Work has been killing me and never have spare time to work on the truck... I did finally find time to get the engine/tranny resealed and back into the truck. I plumbed the brake lines and buttoned up the front suspension. It just needs an alignment and bleed the brakes. I need to get the drive shaft shorten due to swapping in the 700R4. Also need a new dip stick tub as the one that came with the tranny has a split in it... I also modified the AC compressor mounting system so that I can install my 14" air cleaner. The original location for the compressor was on top and to the right of the bracket and put this compressor on top of the intake right in front of the carb. I mounted the compressor on the opposite side and used a bracket to put the adjuster bolt on the left instead of the right. Looks much better now and my air cleaner has plenty of room ;) http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1035.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1036.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1037.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1039.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1043.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1044.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1046.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1048.jpg Tony |
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Looking good. I like the lack of chrome...
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I think chrome is over rated...:lol: Now billet on the other hand.... ;) Tony |
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I finally got the driveline shortened and installed. Had it cut down to 66 3/4" long and new u-joints installed for $120. Fits like a glove :metal:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1059.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1060.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...C/IMG_1062.jpg I'm working on the truck today and I hope to have the front sheet metal back on. I'm getting impatient and need the truck, so I'm not going to spend much time cleaning a painting them so I can get this back on the road... I'll post more pics later today. Tony |
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Kinda funny to call a drive shaft that long "shortened". :lol:
Did your truck come with a two-piece shaft or is there evidence that it left the factory that way? Just curious since there's seems to be some debate on whether you can get away with a one-piecer in a long bed. |
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Some of the holes around the crossmember with the oval hole might show evidence of having had fasteners in them for the center bearing. Just curious...
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Nice work !!
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I'll have to check that out and let you know. Tony Posted via Mobile Device |
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Thanks Dino. Doesn't compare to your projects, but it will be a nice daily driver. ;) I'd like to check out your rides someday :metal: do you ever get out to the Pavilions? I haven't been out there in awhile, but hope to when the truck is complete in the next few weeks. Tony Posted via Mobile Device |
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Well, I got to drive the truck today :metal:
Now, I just need to get the front end alinement done and finish the A/C. I'll post some pics tomorrow Tony Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device |
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