Daves new 68 chevy swb

[rwade]

If you put a 3/8" spacer wouldn't you need to put some longer wheel studs? Seems like you want to know you've got all the thread you can get. A lot of mass there.

[Woodnears]

I had them machined down because I'm utilizing a disc brake with the 3" rotor bore. And as an added benefit. I can rotate tires without an issue. Does anyone know if the 68 ball joint taper is smaller than 72? My supposed 72 spindles don't fit the 72 ball joint.

[lolife99]

63-70 balljoints are different from 71-72 and 73-87.
The easiest way to determine your spindle "year" is to identify the upper balljoint or outer tie rod.
Take your spindle to your local auto parts store and find out.
I like using the tie rod hole as reference.
The 63-70 outer tie rod is definitely a smaller diameter than the 71-72 and the 73-87 version.
All three are different sizes.

[Woodnears]

Lolife, I did just that. It appears as the 72 ball joint from parts house has the same taper as my spindle as it's tight and a good fit. I think the taper could just be deeper. If I don't use a washer it all works just fine.

[69short]

It's time for more updates on this bad boy. Everything is looking good.

Classic parts is here in Riverside MO. It may be worth your drive to pickup new bedsides and any other large parts there to save on shipping.

[Woodnears]

Well, I managed to get the air lines done!

[Woodnears]

Fuel lines routed through the frame, al 6an braided stainless with all stainless clamps. I need to order the pump from properformance still but it's all plumbed.

[Woodnears]

This whole setup is a fairy tight for but I managed to squeeze it all in a. Ice clean package including two water traps.

[Woodnears]

One more from the front.

[Gus350]

Looks Killer

[69short]

It's looking great man! Keep it up!

[RustenPaines]

Looking great!

[Woodnears]

One more pic

[69short]

Nice pic! Makes me want to go clean my garage.

[Bennett68C10]

Hell yeah! That looks good

[Woodnears]

here are a few better pics for your viewing pleasure!

[Hart_Rod]

Nice job,

[Woodnears]

Thanks hartrod, I promise you one day I'll be far enough along to get into the bed where I will definitely call on you for the rear tubs and your bed knowledge.

[mcbassin]

Very clean work! Looks great!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Woodnears

Thanks hartrod, I promise you one day I'll be far enough along to get into the bed where I will definitely call on you for the rear tubs and your bed knowledge.

No worries bro. Keep plugging away!

[MMcMasters]

very clean work!! It looks great!

[69short]

Looking good man

[Bennett68C10]

Nice job on those airlines!

[Woodnears]

Guys it runs! I'm missing a radiator hose then I'll have a video for you. All I'm lacking is a driveshaft, uninterrupted steering joints, and power steering lines oh and a few brake lines and she will drive. It may not have fenders, hood, grill or a bed but she can drive.

[88Stanger]

nice job so far