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putting it ALL back together
HI guys, I have recently picked up a 70 sb that is not assembled.
I have a rolling chassis w/ no steering installed yet and motor/trans are semi mounted. What is the best order to reassemble, assuming I have all of the parts. thanks |
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Welcome to the board.... Maybe you could show some pics and more details about the truck to help answer your questions. Also purchasing Assembly manuals will greatly reduce time in putting it back together. Welcome to the 67-72 truck world!
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Pics are a must here
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Pics x 3 , best way
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Hope these are ok, These were not taken by me, but the person I bought it from.
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Are those pictures ok?
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Any help guys?
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Re: putting it ALL back together
That thing looks pretty clean , nice starting point to the truck
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Re: putting it ALL back together
If I was doing it, while you have all the body off I would get all the driveline in and make sure all the brakes lines and such are good and tight. In otherwords, while its easy, get everything you would have to get under the truck done while you have easy access then once you have the drivetrain and brakes and as much engine stuff done as you can, put the cab back on and start with steering and electrical and proceed from there. I am sure others wil chime in with other things or a better direction, good luck.
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Re: putting it ALL back together
That sounds like a plan.
I also have a core support that is pretty rusty, no holes, just lots of surface rust. What options do I have removing the rust? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device |
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Well either sandblasting it or a wire wheel would be my suggestion thats about all for removing the rust then once you get a good look at the clean surface determine if its still useable and go from there
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Re: putting it ALL back together
So , My truck didn't come with any steering components?
I have recently picked up a steering box, pitman arm and steering pump. Not sure what else I need? E.g. Tie rod and ends and things? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: putting it ALL back together
I would look on ebay for factory maintenance manual (weaver82).
Then I would pick one system like the brakes (jmorri34) and concentrate on brakes till you are confident they are ok. I don't like buying a bunch of part's I'm not ready for; but other people do. Oh yeah: take lots of photos ![]() Last edited by Rufton; 04-15-2013 at 12:56 AM. Reason: pics |
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Your going to need an assembly manual and a good shop manual like a factory or chiltons. They have all the detailed info you to need to put that thing back together. I bought the digital versions, way easier to use than hard bound. Also get an LMC catalog, great exploded views.
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Welcome to the forum, get your self a good manual. This is just a 3d puzzle and don,t buy parts until you are ready to use them. Sometimes like a steering gear may seem like a good deal, then you find a complete take off for less money. You need the entire package.Hvae fun and we LOVE pictures.
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Thanks guys, are there particular manuals I should look for and possible where to get them?
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Re: putting it ALL back together
you might want to start by putting a set of front springs in there.
( but I guess you knew that already) if your going with a power steering gearbox , start looking for those hard to find power steering brackets and pulleys, they come up every once in a while on the parts board, and flea bay. do your homework on them first because there are several variations of them. looks like a great start to a great truck. Oh and I see that its already converted to the 71 - 72 front disc brakes, great score man. good luck, Tony
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Re: putting it ALL back together
You can download usable copies of the factory chassis service manual and the overhaul manual at this link. An assembly manual would be good to have too.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016 However being as you bought a project, and a modified one at that, without much background it might be a good idea to post over at 'SoCal checkin' in' and let the local guys know you are around. Hosting a get together would probably result in a number of skilled eyes on your project with good advice. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Quote:
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Re: putting it ALL back together
I will definitely will be picking up a manual, just not sure which one or
where from yet? Here are some pics of all of my brake components. The rear brakes are not disc, I do want to convert them ASAP. I see some brake lines (red arrow) in the frame rail but it looks like it goes from one rear wheel ( about a foot away) to underneath the cab and then back to the other rear wheel (also about a foot away). I also have the booster bracket that is not pictured. Is the yellow arrow pointing to a parking brake cable? Not sure what am I missing, any advice? |
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Yellow arrow is a parking brake cable. Red arrows are pointing to brake lines. The main line comes down the pass frame rail, in behind a cross member to a flex line. The flex line runs to a distribution block where the line splits to each wheel just above the differential. This is where the LMC catalog would come in handy, here's an example.
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Re: putting it ALL back together
wow, thanks.
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Re: putting it ALL back together
What do these brake lines connect to?
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Re: putting it ALL back together
Coming down, one goes to the rear, one goes into a junction feeding both front wheels.
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