1967 step side build!

[TXgearhead67]

Hello all! I'm new here but not to hot rods. I recently bought this 1967 step side with a 250 straight 6 and three on the tree. I drove it for about 3 weeks before the build started. First I ordered a power disc brake set from POL. I decided to go with 5 lug so i also ordered a rear axle kit from speedway. Since I would be in the rear end I replaced the open carrier with a Eaton unit and fresh bearings. I left the original 3:73 gears. I also ordered a CPP 5" rear lowering kit. I just got my upper and lower A arms back from powder coating and since they look so good I've decided to have the frame coated as well. So now I have to strip it down so I can get it to them next week. I also ordered a fuel tank from Boyd out of Florida. Now on to the pics.

[TXgearhead67]

This is what I started with.

[TXgearhead67]

These are the 12" power disc brake conversion kit I got from POL. I had them powder coat the calipers black. Great company to deal with.

[TXgearhead67]

Can't really tell but this is the CPP 5" lowering kit. It came with shock relocation brackets, adj. track bar, shocks, and 5" lowering springs. I also replaced the trailing arm bushings.

[midniteblues]

Wow! You have a great looking 67 too start with.

The lil' bit of the frame we can see looks pretty clean.
That sure is a alot to get it out, pc it and get it all back together without changing anything substantial and muffing up the pc. That wouldn't make anyone happy.

The disc brakes is a good idea in this day and age, just be sure your rubber lines too the calipers fit well and don't rub all over everything else.

Looking forward too seeing it lowered once its all back together.

You'll find a lot of info on here if you look around.
Certainly ask questions ive learned that can save ya some sanity or some dough for other cool parts.

Btw, I noticed in your pic the rear brake shoes are on wrong. The shoe with the shorter pad goes on the forward side of the backing plate.
The shoe with the longer pad goes on the rearward side of the plate.

Oh yhea, I'm a 67 fan. I dig all the one year only or unique stuff that the 67's have.

[old51sedan]

Originally Posted by TXgearhead67

These are the 12" power disc brake conversion kit I got from POL. I had them powder coat the calipers black. Great company to deal with.

Nice looking truck, keep us posted with the updates.

[TXgearhead67]

Thanks all for the kind words! Good heads up midnight about the brake shoes I guess I missed that. I do have all SS brake lines but will watch my routing.

As far as the frame goes when I did all my rear end work I painted the frame. Then I ordered cab bushings and the new paint next to the old rusty frame was killing me. I could of taped things off and painted around them but that's half a$$. I plan on going with a sbc and 700-r4 with power steering so I would constantly be taping and painting. And for the $420 they will bake, sandblast, and coat frame. I'll have almost that much in time and materials if I painted it myself.

Bugz I stripped the rear frame totally apart to put bushings in.

I've got to temporarily mount a arms and rotor today so I can measure for my wheels. Going to run a 20"x8.5" riddler wheel with 4.5" BS. Anybody know what size tire to go with? I was looking at 245/45/20 or 245/40/20. I've seen on here we're some run a 255. I'm going to drive this truck regularly so I don't want a tire rub issue.

[TXgearhead67]

Well I made some headway today on stripping the frame. Should have it about ready tomorrow. Love 50 year old bolts. Lol

[68panelman]

Sharp looking truck for sure.

[BugzC10]

Super clean looking stepper...she will look sweet lowered. Did you remove the trailing arms to change the bushings or just drop the arm down at the pivot point?

[cericd]

No prob.

[TXgearhead67]

Got the new tank. Boyd tanks are awesome!!!

[TXgearhead67]

Got my wheels in today. Ridler 695 chrome 20x8.5" and 20x10. There gonna look killer.

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by TXgearhead67

Got my wheels in today. Ridler 695 chrome 20x8.5" and 20x10.5. There gonna look killer.

You be tubbin for those 10.5s?

[TXgearhead67]

Not planning on it Bugz. I measured with the bed on and should have plenty of room. Have I missed something?

[indymachinist]

Cool truck. Love the step sides!

[cpnbnanamn]

Gearhead, You keep mentioning POL. Who are you referring to?
I have a '67 stepside as well, and I'm interested in your build. Been trying to build a 400 sbc to replace the 6cyl and 3OTT.
What did the frame cleanup cost you?

[57larry]

POL- Performance on line in Calif. 1-800-638-1703. I've used their parts, happy with them

[TXgearhead67]

I got the frame back yesterday. It looks amazing! Now I can start putting parts on and get rid of these boxes that are cluttering my shop.

The frame powder coat cost me $450. That's me just dropping it off and they bake it, sandblast it, and powder coat. I didn't think that was bad.

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by TXgearhead67

I got the frame back yesterday. It looks amazing! Now I can start putting parts on and get rid of these boxes that are cluttering my shop.

The frame powder coat cost me $450. That's me just dropping it off and they bake it, sandblast it, and powder coat. I didn't think that was bad.

Looks sweet and they completed it on time as promised

[TXgearhead67]

Got a little work time in yesterday. Got the rear end final install. Gonna try and start on the front after church today.


As I said in another thread found some serious rust. Looking for a better cab. Cut the roof off and found a ton of epoxy filler. A lot of rust under the lower cowl panel. If I can't find a good cab I'll fix it but that's the long road for sure.

[mag c10]

Great looking truck, Gearhead. Do you know what the backspacing is on your wheels? I have a similar build, and I am about to order wheels and tires, and I want to make sure I order ones that won't rub.

Thanks!

[TXgearhead67]

[QUOTE=mag c10;8150859]Great looking truck, Gearhead. Do you know what the backspacing is on your wheels? I have a similar build, and I am about to order wheels and tires, and I want to make sure I order ones that

Thanks bud! Here’s the info on my wheels. Their Ridler 695.

[cpnbnanamn]

Where did you get the gas tank door, filler?

[TXgearhead67]

Originally Posted by cpnbnanamn

Where did you get the gas tank door, filler?

I have a 1991 mustang parts car that I robbed it from. The inner spill pan fits perfectly also and the filler tube is the same size as the Boyd tank I got. I do have to cut the filler tube and rotate it to line up with the tank neck but that’s no big deal. The only thing I’m not crazy about is that it opens the wrong way but I ca live with that.