Project "Sleezy" 72 Highlander

[lolife99]

Great looking truck.
I would SERIOUSLY consider installing a set or rear shock relocators to move those rear shock to a more "vertical" position.
Right now those shocks aren't working,... they are just pivoting on the mounting bolts.
An adjustable trackbar/panhard bar would also help to re-center the rearend.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Great looking truck.
I would SERIOUSLY consider installing a set or rear shock relocators to move those rear shock to a more "vertical" position.
Right now those shocks aren't working,... they are just pivoting on the mounting bolts.
An adjustable trackbar/panhard bar would also help to re-center the rearend.

Agreed.

Shock relocation kit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-64-65-6...item58a0410820

Adjustable trac bar (chrome)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/65-66-67-68-...item5896a6297b

Or you can go here and buy their Bent Trac Bar part# CP32021 which IMO is a nicer piece but is also more expensive by double.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-cp32021

[asizemore]

Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Very nice truck, I'm along for the ride

Thanks! Definitely not as in depth of a build as most on here, more of a "Refinement" really I am amazed at the talent of some members on this board.

[asizemore]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Great looking truck.
I would SERIOUSLY consider installing a set or rear shock relocators to move those rear shock to a more "vertical" position.
Right now those shocks aren't working,... they are just pivoting on the mounting bolts.
An adjustable trackbar/panhard bar would also help to re-center the rearend.

Thanks guys! You know, I thought relocation brackets came with the CPP kit that I bought but apparently not. The shocks are definitely squeezed in there that's for sure lol. And I didn't really think about the trackbar until after I had ordered this one. Guess I need to make another order!

[asizemore]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Agreed.

Shock relocation kit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-64-65-6...item58a0410820

Adjustable trac bar (chrome)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/65-66-67-68-...item5896a6297b

Or you can go here and buy their Bent Trac Bar part# CP32021 which IMO is a nicer piece but is also more expensive by double.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-cp32021

Thanks! Im going to order those in the next few days.

[asizemore]

Finished up most of the rear minus filling the diff and installing shock relocators once I get some. Also finished running the new SS brake lines to the front of the truck.

[asizemore]

Spent about 2 hours scraping and chiseling off 40+ years of dirt and grease from the frame and crossmember. What a mess!

[asizemore]

As good as its gonna get!

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[STOCKISH]

I love this. Cant wait to see it sitting on all fours!

[asizemore]

Originally Posted by STOCKISH

I love this. Cant wait to see it sitting on all fours!

Thanks but your truck puts mine to shame! Awesome work!

[litew8]

Originally Posted by asizemore

Very true..Must be the longbed

Uh, no. There are plenty (hint, hint) of longbeds that will give the swb a run for their money, easily. Nice green you got there.

[Xeen]

It looks like you did a really good job cleaning it up considering you didn't take the entire front end apart.
Right now there is no through rust which is fortunate but the rust has set in and if you get to it right now you can reverse it all together.
It will take about 40 hours, you can pull the entire front end apart, restore it and put it back together, it would be worth the time and effort.
I think this is a great truck, I hope you decide to take it one step further and give the old girl a little more love.

[asizemore]

Originally Posted by Xeen

It looks like you did a really good job cleaning it up considering you didn't take the entire front end apart.
Right now there is no through rust which is fortunate but the rust has set in and if you get to it right now you can reverse it all together.
It will take about 40 hours, you can pull the entire front end apart, restore it and put it back together, it would be worth the time and effort.
I think this is a great truck, I hope you decide to take it one step further and give the old girl a little more love.

Yeah I have been debating with myself on removing the whole front crossmember and doing just that. There are also quite a few leaks coming from the engine and tranny so I even thought about pulling it all and resealing everything. Definitely was NOT my original plan when purchasing the truck but what the hell, gone this far already

[asizemore]

Originally Posted by litew8

Uh, no. There are plenty (hint, hint) of longbeds that will give the swb a run for their money, easily. Nice green you got there.

Thanks! And that is one sharp LWB that you have also!

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by asizemore

Yeah I have been debating with myself on removing the whole front crossmember and doing just that. There are also quite a few leaks coming from the engine and tranny so I even thought about pulling it all and resealing everything. Definitely was NOT my original plan when purchasing the truck but what the hell, gone this far already

Absolutely, that sounds like a great plan.
Just remember that you are on a mission and you have to do this as quickly and thoroughly as possible so that you don't let something stop you from putting it back together in a timely manner.
I say that because it can seem overwhelming but if you stay focused on the task at hand and concentrate on one part at a time it will go quickly and you will be done before you know it.
Oh and hey if you find out you need to replace a grade 5 or 8 bolt here and there go to Home Depot they are half as much as Ace hardware.
One more thing be very careful when you remove your inner fenders because Chevrolet used nut retainers that are flimsy and rust away but if you spray them with WD40 the day before and go very slow when you remove the bolts you might luck out and they wont let go on you before you get the bolts out, double soak the ones hidden up in the top of the fender. You will want to replace those nut retainers with new ones when you put it back together.

[asizemore]

A little update on the C10. Had to use the SUG (Sport Utility Golf) to get my tires mounted..hehe

[asizemore]

A quick little shot of the front. Also, don't mind the backwards rotor...

[litew8]

Originally Posted by asizemore

Thanks! And that is one sharp LWB that you have also!

Thanks man! Nice how you loaded up the vw

[asizemore]

Bolted everything up and sat her on the ground to check clearances and what not. Drivers side is approx. 1 inch lower than the passenger side..weird Still have a lot of work to do. More brake line work, install brake booster/master cylinder, and tighten up a few things here and there.

[asizemore]

More..

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[79azc10]

Looks good what kind of center cap is that

[mitchell72]

I am really growing fond of those wheels.

[BigDaddyV]

Killer!