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1987 Shortwide · 10-03-2005, 11:47 AM

Well, I've already got an aluminum Vertex box. I think Jeff's would probably fail mainly due to not being completely enclosed. Or is there a top that goes on it?

**Captkaos** · 10-03-2005, 11:55 AM

No top on the drop down version.

1987 Shortwide · 10-03-2005, 12:32 PM

That would probably be the kicker, no top.

bigblock73 · 10-03-2005, 12:37 PM

One could be fabbed pretty easily.

Chris, I had no clue you had one of there...where are you mounting yours?

**Captkaos** · 10-03-2005, 02:52 PM

I could have swore I told you that when you were talking about one.. Maybe it was someone else.... IF I use it, I plan to put it inboard of the frame, IF there is enough clearance.

1987 Shortwide · 10-03-2005, 08:37 PM

Looking at your pics, what did you use for painting your frame, Jeff?

boxrodz · 10-04-2005, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

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Steve Green rolled out his latest truck project.

Good looking truck, N2. From what I can see, the one in the back looks cool, too.

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

...mounted up my drop down battery tray...

Looks sweet, Jeff. Are you using welder cable for battery cables?

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Originally Posted by static22

... Come morning was ready to call the insurance company. The dogs were freaked out and no one got any sleep...!

Hurricane 'daughter' (and her mates)...

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Originally Posted by swervin ervin

... I went to the muffler shop and got my exhaust all welded up and the hangers welded so I could take off the shotty looking muffler clamps...
...Painted the rotors with some Ralley silver paint I had and used the kit to paint the calipers a beautiful red. Painted the pads gloss black...
I'll finish tomorrow evening, maybe...

Got any finish pics yet, swervin?

boxrodz · 10-04-2005, 01:34 AM

Replace the seals and o-rings on the steering box input shaft. The repair kit had instructions in many differrent languages including English. Unfortunately, they were all for the pitman shift.

So far, no leaks.
Replace the speedometer cables and cleaned/lubed the speedometer. Still, having some minor issues with it.
Finally, used the truck to haul around a car trailer loaded with boxes and furniture...

mingoman · 10-04-2005, 08:41 PM

Worked through the weekend then got called in Monday. Today I got the 350 built as far as the rocker arms then had to run my father-in-law to Memphis for a Dr appointment. I hope to get the motor in by Thursday then #2 son ordered new carpet & window seals so I'll have to see if I can get to them before I go back in to work.

bigblock73 · 10-04-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1987 Shortwide

Looking at your pics, what did you use for painting your frame, Jeff?

It was sandblasted, epoxy primed, and painted satin balck (enamel).

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

Looks sweet, Jeff. Are you using welder cable for battery cables?

Thanks. If welder cable is 2 ga wire...then yes. It is what my local speed shop sells, and what they use on the cars they build.

10-03-2005, 11:47 AM	#26
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Well, I've already got an aluminum Vertex box. I think Jeff's would probably fail mainly due to not being completely enclosed. Or is there a top that goes on it? __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

10-03-2005, 11:55 AM	#27
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	No top on the drop down version. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-03-2005, 12:32 PM	#28
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	That would probably be the kicker, no top. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

10-03-2005, 12:37 PM	#29
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	One could be fabbed pretty easily. Chris, I had no clue you had one of there...where are you mounting yours? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-03-2005, 02:52 PM	#30
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	I could have swore I told you that when you were talking about one.. Maybe it was someone else.... IF I use it, I plan to put it inboard of the frame, IF there is enough clearance. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-03-2005, 08:37 PM	#31
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Looking at your pics, what did you use for painting your frame, Jeff? __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

10-04-2005, 01:34 AM	#33
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Replace the seals and o-rings on the steering box input shaft. The repair kit had instructions in many differrent languages including English. Unfortunately, they were all for the pitman shift. So far, no leaks. Replace the speedometer cables and cleaned/lubed the speedometer. Still, having some minor issues with it. Finally, used the truck to haul around a car trailer loaded with boxes and furniture... __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

10-04-2005, 08:41 PM	#34
mingoman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miss Co Arkansas Posts: 679	Worked through the weekend then got called in Monday. Today I got the 350 built as far as the rocker arms then had to run my father-in-law to Memphis for a Dr appointment. I hope to get the motor in by Thursday then #2 son ordered new carpet & window seals so I'll have to see if I can get to them before I go back in to work. __________________ 76/77/78 Cheyenne 1997 K3500 454 soon to be 496



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