1964 Chevy Stepside (Old Blue)

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Originally Posted by Mack B

that crossmember in front of the trans was the mount for the old bel housing, since it's gone and your using an automatic with a rear crossmember, it can be cut out of the way. I'd cut it in half then grind the rivets off, it will make it easier to get out.
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Ok so just to double check this. I can cut this crossmember out and it won't effect the integrity of the frame? I see the rivets on the top might be a little of a pain to get out.


Quick update. I have everything working as far inspection goes. It does not have the original horn. The previous owner wired a generic one with a button on the dash where the cigarette lighter used to be. I am assuming this will pass inspection. I also CLR'd the whole truck and the paint has a little bit of a sheen to it. The bad news. There is alot of bondo on the hood and rear fenders. The front bumper came out pretty good though!








I am currently taking the steering wheel off to see if I can get the original horn working again. While I have the steering wheel off I am going to strip it and paint it. It is about 6 colors right now.

I also have a pretty soft brake pedal so I am going to bleed the brakes and see if that helps any. The master cylinder was about an 1 1/4" down from the top and the boot on the lid was pushed all the way out. So I filled it back up.

Next Monday we are getting the title changed over into my wife's name and registered. And then I will get it inspected and starting driving it to work as much as possible between projects.

I have decided to name her Jaybird. It is the nickname my father in law gave my wife. So I will be starting a build thread and rename it and retire "old blue".

Bret