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C20-67_N_MO · 07-02-2011, 09:04 PM

Well this evening was my first test drive since I bought my 1967 Chevy Suburban! Made the deal on Halloween 2010 and the transmission was not working. So in between work and other life events this was my first test drive since I owned the beast!

We put the transmission and transfer case in just after 5.5 hours of work. And it seemed like it fought us the entire time! Wasn't able to install the front drive shaft as the cap came off and lost all the needle bearing so will deal with that another day.

And WOW! I was a very hot day to be working under a truck!

But am I please it went well after some hick-ups. The drive was nice, but the brakes are very scary to say the least. My steering wheel doesn't line up correctly and my buddy said a front-end alignment will take care of that. Not very sure about that one. But it drive straight and shifts very smooth, so for the moment I am happy!

o6r1man · 07-02-2011, 09:24 PM

Pics or it didn't happen

Gongrats on the first drive!!!

1972RedNeck · 07-02-2011, 09:27 PM

o6r1man · 07-02-2011, 09:31 PM

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-03-2011, 12:13 AM

Congrats on the 1st drive..

C20-67_N_MO · 07-03-2011, 09:02 PM

Not much to post on pictures but I'll see what I can do for you guys.

Sammy · 07-03-2011, 09:18 PM

3 months to KC. All trk nationals

C20-67_N_MO · 07-03-2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

3 months to KC. All trk nationals

Sammy,

I have a lot of little things to do before this thing is road worthy. Like for one I can't get my driver side window to roll down.

The regualtor seems like its stuck!

Might have to see if you can help with that if you have any ideas.

Sammy · 07-04-2011, 07:33 AM

That doesn't bother me at all. I own a huge sludge hammer!!!!. I bet it can get thru the window. Usually it does do some raining that W/E any hoot. If you need help getting inside a door no problem. You have my cell..I have a few doctors type things every few days just call ahead of time to get stuff sliding around the days first. Glad you got the beast on it's own power..that is always a good sign to start with. Now get it to convince you it can be trusted for some adventure and to see your truck friends..

Sammy · 07-04-2011, 07:39 AM

The door issue. Sounds like the regulator is FUBARRED with rusted out stuff. Pull the door panel inside the door and start with some spray lub or rust eatter and see what we have to work with. Let it sit for a day.. May need some cleaning out and see what can be salvaged to make it at least go up n down with some elbow grease.

C20-67_N_MO · 07-04-2011, 12:26 PM

Sounds good.

I'll start by spraying it real good and let set for a day.

I have a spare regualtor so if I tear this one up its no big deal.

07-02-2011, 09:04 PM	#1
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	My Maiden Voyage Well this evening was my first test drive since I bought my 1967 Chevy Suburban! Made the deal on Halloween 2010 and the transmission was not working. So in between work and other life events this was my first test drive since I owned the beast! We put the transmission and transfer case in just after 5.5 hours of work. And it seemed like it fought us the entire time! Wasn't able to install the front drive shaft as the cap came off and lost all the needle bearing so will deal with that another day. And WOW! I was a very hot day to be working under a truck! But am I please it went well after some hick-ups. The drive was nice, but the brakes are very scary to say the least. My steering wheel doesn't line up correctly and my buddy said a front-end alignment will take care of that. Not very sure about that one. But it drive straight and shifts very smooth, so for the moment I am happy! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

07-02-2011, 09:24 PM	#2
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: My Maiden Voyage Pics or it didn't happen Gongrats on the first drive!!! __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax Last edited by o6r1man; 07-02-2011 at 09:31 PM.

07-02-2011, 09:31 PM	#4
o6r1man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: KS Posts: 268	Re: My Maiden Voyage __________________ 1970 SWB "old flame" 1967 SWB c10 sold 1972 Elcamino 496 2012 Denali HD dmax

07-03-2011, 12:13 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: My Maiden Voyage Congrats on the 1st drive.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-03-2011, 09:02 PM	#6
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: My Maiden Voyage Not much to post on pictures but I'll see what I can do for you guys. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

07-03-2011, 09:18 PM	#7
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: My Maiden Voyage 3 months to KC. All trk nationals __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-04-2011, 07:33 AM	#9
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: My Maiden Voyage That doesn't bother me at all. I own a huge sludge hammer!!!!. I bet it can get thru the window. Usually it does do some raining that W/E any hoot. If you need help getting inside a door no problem. You have my cell..I have a few doctors type things every few days just call ahead of time to get stuff sliding around the days first. Glad you got the beast on it's own power..that is always a good sign to start with. Now get it to convince you it can be trusted for some adventure and to see your truck friends.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-04-2011, 07:39 AM	#10
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: My Maiden Voyage The door issue. Sounds like the regulator is FUBARRED with rusted out stuff. Pull the door panel inside the door and start with some spray lub or rust eatter and see what we have to work with. Let it sit for a day.. May need some cleaning out and see what can be salvaged to make it at least go up n down with some elbow grease. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

07-04-2011, 12:26 PM	#11
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: My Maiden Voyage Sounds good. I'll start by spraying it real good and let set for a day. I have a spare regualtor so if I tear this one up its no big deal. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck



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