67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans

[67c10rustbuket]

Looking good! gotta love powder coat, I've seen the chrome powder before it does look very nice. that and a little gloss black mixed with chrome for that black chrome look. It's amazing what finishes they can do now with powdercoating.

[westgl]

Painted Step #4 on the frame Paint today.

Frame is done, except the Rear Trailing Arms, and the Rear End.

Here are a few pics

[westgl]

Speaking of Trailing arms.

I am going to weld .125=1/8" steel flat plate to the top and bottom of each trailing arm to strengthen them, that should eliminate any flex or future problems.

Then the Welded Trailing Arms will get the same Paint treatment as the frame.

But First, I am going to put back together the front end, (all my hardware was bagged & tagged when i took it off during dis-assembly) before starting on the Rear End.

[westgl]

I started Project 67' Pickup Rebuild on 1/20/2012.

That is 6 weeks and two days so Far.

I am Happy with that schedule so far, with reassembly starting Monday.

Providing that something doesn't come up to change my schedule.

Re-Assembly, will include cleaning hardware before install, i hope that wont slow me down to much.

[67cheby]

Looks super clean
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[zicc1835]

looks great great progress keep the pixs coming

[westgl]

Today I installed the;

Motor Mount Cross Member & V8 motor mount stand brackets.

Here's Da Pix

Sorry I am having trouble uploading is this site having problems with uploads today??

[westgl]

Today I installed the;

Motor Mount Cross Member & V8 motor mount stand brackets.

Here's Da Pix

[westgl]

Moe Pix

[67cheby]

looking great !

[zicc1835]

lookin good

[westgl]

Sorry guys, iam away visiting in-laws and out of state for at least another week.

Once i get back it will be full speed ahead

[westgl]

I'm back,

Got back yesterday here's what I did today.

1. Painted and Installed new heater core.
2. Checked the brake master booster for fit i will need to cut the booster arm to the correct length.

Here's a few pics

[westgl]

wow that previous shot I was rolling the truck

Here is some more

[RCbowtie69]

Just checking up on some builds,i'm taking a break on on my project so i can see what everybody doing on there build.I have to say you have came long ways on your build & it's looking good.Love the wheels & hope to them soon on your truck.Keep up the hard work & keep on truckin'

[westgl]

I did i little bit more work on the 67'.

I shortened the brake booster rod to the brake pedal. and then mounted the brake booster & Brake Master.

Of coarse the Brake lines did not match up, I was hoping , but did nto think i would be that lucky.

Mounted the steering linkage

Here are some pics

[westgl]

I am waiting on rubber bump stops they should be here Friday.

I should have the front suspension back together by Monday

[westgl]

Motor & Trans then goes together, and will be installed

[westgl]

a couple more pics

[67c10rustbuket]

Looking good buddy!

[67cheby]

Super nice !

[westgl]

Ok just as suspected i let it sit for a couple of weeks and no one else works on it during my two weeks off.

I guess i better get back to working on it.

I have the parts back from the powder coater.

I did get some of the steering parts back on

I need to torque the front end bolts.

I pressed in all new bearings on the a-arms, and had some torqued.

Now it is time to install the a-arms

Whats the saying;
Apart FAST, Together SLOW

It's time to turn up some speed, I hope

[westgl]

Today put the front Control Arms on,
Springs are on,
Brake rotors and wheel bearings are on.

Pictures to follow

[westgl]

Here are some pictures of the front suspension assembly that I promised.

[westgl]

and more pics