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Old 07-14-2017, 03:57 PM   #6
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Re: Finally pulled this cab

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69 View Post
If you are going to break down the front suspension (remove springs, etc.) you will want all the weight you can get on the front end. I suspect it's a little less critical than with my 3/4 ton, but I couldn't reassemble it without using what I considered a very dangerous method. I won't even tell you what I did.

Rear end was easy and should also be with your leaf springs.

Everything is coming off Mr. Jim. So if I'm picking up the message, sequence is:

1. Pull the drive shaft.

2. Put the front on jack stands. Maybe the rear as well...Real carefully (yikes).

3. Put the rear axle on jack stands. I may get a floor dolly or two, so I can move it out of the way.

4. Pull the front & rear suspension. Drop the rear axle.

5. Pull the engine and transmission.

6. Start the rebuild already.


Ha ha ha............Rear alignment was both my brother's fault. Just kidding, but I'm using it. I'm the innocent bystander in the Pumas. They're studying the rear. My mom took this pic.

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I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

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