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Old 09-12-2012, 08:16 PM   #37
likaroc13
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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Re: Project "Black Betty" (bam-A-lam)

I guess I should elaborate a little more on my steering setup since I kinda went the unconventional route. I kept my '66 front crossmember as you saw, and I took the factory '72 C-10 spindles & control arms. I also kept the '66 centerlink because it was already removed & in good shape. To do this I will have to move the new '66 outer tie rods (5/8" LH thread) to the inner location, and the '72 outer tie rods (11/16" RH thread) will be in the outer location. The POL conversion tie rod sleeves will mate the two together (Part # HPAS6570):

http://www.performanceonline.com/196...-SLEEVES-PAIR/

BTW, thanks to forum member "lolife99" (Keith) for helping me with this configuration

I also have a new '72 pitman arm, & the new idler is for a '66. It's a mix/match between the two years, which could be confusing for some folks. However, I made sure to document what I have & hopefully won't be needing to replace any of this stuff for a very, very long time (if ever).
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My Build threads:
1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty"

shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty

1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142

Pics:
'66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9
'97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP
'93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ
'88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md

Previous Rides:
1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold)
1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold)
1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)
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