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99 to Life · 05-03-2010, 09:14 PM

Steering, Seat, brakes5-2-10

Well went to the junk yard this weekend, snagged some u-joints from a chevy conversion van, for my steering. My goal is to run the original column through the cab, connect a u-joint there slightly out of the cab. depending on my headers (should have next weekend) thread it through them, and use some of this D intermediate shaft (from a full size chevy) connected to the other u-joint which fits right onto the power steering. Oddly enough I snagged this original steering column from a guy that I am getting a 64' chevy truck off of.

Also got a seat from a full size chevy and it fits perfectly, I mean the door just fits snug up to the seat, I will have plenty of room behind the seat. I will be lifting this seat up about 3-4". ( I will post pics of my plan for that). Overall pretty happy with it, there is a tear on the drivers side but I will be doing some classic vinyl over it later on.

did up all new rear brakes in the rear this weekend, also started sanding behind the dash and priming, along with the front.

Lastly, last weekend I went over to cleveland to pick up my original engine out of a 48' gmc. right now I have this and my 55.1 cab sitting on the original frame, awaiting their turn, but I am not sure what I will be doing with this engine after we get it running.

05-03-2010, 09:14 PM	#11
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 51' 3100 build in PA New to Site Steering, Seat, brakes5-2-10 Well went to the junk yard this weekend, snagged some u-joints from a chevy conversion van, for my steering. My goal is to run the original column through the cab, connect a u-joint there slightly out of the cab. depending on my headers (should have next weekend) thread it through them, and use some of this D intermediate shaft (from a full size chevy) connected to the other u-joint which fits right onto the power steering. Oddly enough I snagged this original steering column from a guy that I am getting a 64' chevy truck off of. Also got a seat from a full size chevy and it fits perfectly, I mean the door just fits snug up to the seat, I will have plenty of room behind the seat. I will be lifting this seat up about 3-4". ( I will post pics of my plan for that). Overall pretty happy with it, there is a tear on the drivers side but I will be doing some classic vinyl over it later on. did up all new rear brakes in the rear this weekend, also started sanding behind the dash and priming, along with the front. Lastly, last weekend I went over to cleveland to pick up my original engine out of a 48' gmc. right now I have this and my 55.1 cab sitting on the original frame, awaiting their turn, but I am not sure what I will be doing with this engine after we get it running. Attached Images __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com Last edited by 99 to Life; 05-04-2010 at 09:50 AM.



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