Safety First!
 

This thread reminded me of the first upgrade everyone should do.
http://WWW.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=696803
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If you haven't split your lines, do it.
http://Www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=460791

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Yup it is important as I learned the hard way and wrecked one. I did not hit near as hard as that one. First thing I do to a truck is brakes and new three point belts.
Jimmy

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I have not experienced the first one, but would like to on the second one. Thanks for posting the links.

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What else?
So, if you just picked up an old 60-66 fixer upper.
If splitting the brake lines is first on your list, what do you guys think 2nd then 3rd etc?
Steering shaft?

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Maybe new lower a-arm U bolts?

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Inspection of the brake system is critical. That involves taking the drums off, checking shoe thickness, inspection of the wheel cylinders, checking all lines and hoses for excess rust or cracks in rubber parts.
An indication of a bad master cylinder is a bloom of rust behind it on the firewall.

All this is doubly important on a 50+ year old vehicle.

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I forgot about this thread :
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556241

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3-point belts
Collapsible steering shaft
Larger front LCA shaft U-bolts
Relocation of the fuel tank

Then stuff like power-assist disc brakes, power steering...

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So, if you just brought home an old 60-66 and it runs and drives, and you're not doing a build, but instead you plan on driving it.....

For the punch list in order would be:

1.

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Bookmarking this for my boy's '64.

So what can we do about upgrading to a collapsible steering shaft or column with a 3 on the tree?

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There's nothing you can do about the Darwin theory. Oh you can try, but it still applies from generation to generation. :)

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Here's a thread on collapsable shaft.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7153639