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gripnrip · 11-15-2008, 04:23 PM

I've been watching this site for some time and it seems to get a lot of usage with some really good images and input from members. I've been into the 67-72 chevys since my first one in 1985 (68 1/2ton 2wd shorty), it's been about 12 trucks later and I just picked up a 71 3/4ton 4x4 that is plane jane- no side chrome and no power steering. I'm installing power steering and an updated seat and I am trying to fix the front driveline. the u-joints are shot and I think the ball and spring in the yoke is worn badly too. My real ? is this. Does anyone know if and where I can get a rebuild kit for my front driveline?
Thanks, I hope to get some photos posted soon.

Cyclone · 11-15-2008, 04:46 PM

Welcome to the site.
You can get these parts @ NAPA auto parts.
These are all Spicer part numbers:
Youll need
2 #5-278X ujoint kits,
1 #2-26-297 center yoke and
1 #211544X socket yoke to rebuild CV head.
1 #5-153X ujoint for other end of drive shaft.

shaneschevys · 11-15-2008, 06:21 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

gripnrip · 11-15-2008, 08:13 PM

Wow! Thanks for the quick and professional reply Cyclone. I'll check these parts on monday.
Thanks for the welcome Shaneschevys. Is that 69 panel a factory truck? I have never seen one before. That is way cool!

I just found a power steering pump and gearbox for my truck and I bought a 60/40 split bench seat out of a 95 chev. I took the old seat out and the original rubber floor mat, it was trashed, I found the floor pans to be rusted through, bummer. I'm running out of daylight today and have a lot I want to do to the truck. Never enough time.

72BlckButy · 11-15-2008, 11:22 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

jsbgump · 11-16-2008, 01:46 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

DREAMS OF A 67 · 11-16-2008, 10:58 AM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

Cyclone44 · 11-16-2008, 11:57 AM

from Knoxville Tn....

gripnrip · 11-16-2008, 12:49 PM

Floormat removal revealed rust through in floor pan. Any ideas on floor and door patch panels, also looking for a new floor covering. Any ideas besides LMC? Thanks for the help everyone.
I feel complete again now that I have an old truck in the driveway.(some kind of sickness I guess).
Here's the big question. Now that I am back into the old truck scene I want to finish an idea I've had brewing since 1985 when I had my first rig (68 SWB). I want to build a 67 (no side markers, sloped hood etc.) shorty with a built 292 straight 6. Now I know I may be putting the cart before the horse here but I just found a 292 locally for $40. Now I just need the 67. My question is this. Does anyone have info on rebuilding these old chevy 6 bangers and how to get more power out of them? Performance parts?
Thanks for the good advice so far.

**scotts62** · 11-16-2008, 02:32 PM

from OKC!

gulfcoast66 · 11-17-2008, 12:19 AM

Welcome to the board fm So.Texas..

11-15-2008, 04:23 PM	#1
gripnrip Gripnrip Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond utah Posts: 63	New guy with questions I've been watching this site for some time and it seems to get a lot of usage with some really good images and input from members. I've been into the 67-72 chevys since my first one in 1985 (68 1/2ton 2wd shorty), it's been about 12 trucks later and I just picked up a 71 3/4ton 4x4 that is plane jane- no side chrome and no power steering. I'm installing power steering and an updated seat and I am trying to fix the front driveline. the u-joints are shot and I think the ball and spring in the yoke is worn badly too. My real ? is this. Does anyone know if and where I can get a rebuild kit for my front driveline? Thanks, I hope to get some photos posted soon.

11-15-2008, 06:21 PM	#3
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: New guy with questions Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-15-2008, 08:13 PM	#4
gripnrip Gripnrip Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond utah Posts: 63	Re: New guy with questions Wow! Thanks for the quick and professional reply Cyclone. I'll check these parts on monday. Thanks for the welcome Shaneschevys. Is that 69 panel a factory truck? I have never seen one before. That is way cool! I just found a power steering pump and gearbox for my truck and I bought a 60/40 split bench seat out of a 95 chev. I took the old seat out and the original rubber floor mat, it was trashed, I found the floor pans to be rusted through, bummer. I'm running out of daylight today and have a lot I want to do to the truck. Never enough time.

11-16-2008, 01:46 AM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New guy with questions Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-16-2008, 10:58 AM	#7
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: New guy with questions FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

11-15-2008, 04:46 PM	#2
Cyclone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sonoma, CA Posts: 319	Re: New guy with questions Welcome to the site. You can get these parts @ NAPA auto parts. These are all Spicer part numbers: Youll need 2 #5-278X ujoint kits, 1 #2-26-297 center yoke and 1 #211544X socket yoke to rebuild CV head. 1 #5-153X ujoint for other end of drive shaft. Last edited by Cyclone; 11-15-2008 at 04:50 PM.

11-15-2008, 11:22 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New guy with questions to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-16-2008, 11:57 AM	#8
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New guy with questions from Knoxville Tn....

11-16-2008, 12:49 PM	#9
gripnrip Gripnrip Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond utah Posts: 63	Re: New guy with questions Floormat removal revealed rust through in floor pan. Any ideas on floor and door patch panels, also looking for a new floor covering. Any ideas besides LMC? Thanks for the help everyone. I feel complete again now that I have an old truck in the driveway.(some kind of sickness I guess). Here's the big question. Now that I am back into the old truck scene I want to finish an idea I've had brewing since 1985 when I had my first rig (68 SWB). I want to build a 67 (no side markers, sloped hood etc.) shorty with a built 292 straight 6. Now I know I may be putting the cart before the horse here but I just found a 292 locally for $40. Now I just need the 67. My question is this. Does anyone have info on rebuilding these old chevy 6 bangers and how to get more power out of them? Performance parts? Thanks for the good advice so far.

11-16-2008, 02:32 PM	#10
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: New guy with questions from OKC! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-17-2008, 12:19 AM	#11
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