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Xeen · 09-17-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Pulled the trigger on an Accuair setup and Dakota Digital VHX guages today

Very nice!
Did you get two small air tanks one for each compressor instead of one large one, from what I have seen that is the better set up.

**nlped** · 09-17-2014, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeen

Very nice!
Did you get two small air tanks one for each compressor instead of one large one, from what I have seen that is the better set up.

Yep. And 2 compressors & the PB mounts.

dnd1978 · 11-18-2021, 09:00 PM

Following

What Steering column are you using

**nlped** · 11-19-2021, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dnd1978

Following

What Steering column are you using

I’m actually using a oe tilt automatic column that I had rebuilt and painted. It’s an absolute beauty. 70ShortFleet did it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1429143896

SCOTI · 11-19-2021, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I’m actually using a oe tilt automatic column that I had rebuilt and painted. It’s an absolute beauty. 70ShortFleet did it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1429143896

He did mine as well. I had to shorten mine a wee bit more though to fit the R&P w/minimal angles & put the steering wheel closer to the dash for a little more in-cab room.

Xeen · 09-17-2014, 09:21 PM

Hell yeah man it is gonna be sweet!

**nlped** · 09-17-2014, 09:42 PM

And I think I'm going to dump the LS idea & go fuel injected BBC and an AOD. Just has more "impact" when you pop the hood.

Xeen · 09-17-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

And I think I'm going to dump the LS idea & go fuel injected BBC and an AOD. Just has more "impact" when you pop the hood.

Hmm how about a LSX 454 them suckers are mean as hell.

**nlped** · 09-17-2014, 10:44 PM

Yeah, but I have the 468

. Or, if I hit the lottery, I'll do a CTSV setup.

Xeen · 09-17-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Yeah, but I have the 468

. Or, if I hit the lottery, I'll do a CTSV setup.

Ok can't argue with that, free is good.

resto newbie · 09-17-2014, 11:08 PM

Are you copying me?

I also am planning on two Porterbuilt tank mounts two 3 gallon tanks and dual compressors. May just be the Alabama air causing people to think the same.

**nlped** · 09-18-2014, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by resto newbie

Are you copying me?

I also am planning on two Porterbuilt tank mounts two 3 gallon tanks and dual compressors. May just be the Alabama air causing people to think the same.

must be...

**Cash3481** · 10-14-2014, 11:07 PM

Ok... I'm in too!

68basket · 11-24-2014, 10:29 PM

love your plans, i will watch this one. Whats up with the front edge of the left front fender? looks like it was eaten or something? Ha

**nlped** · 11-24-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 68basket

love your plans, i will watch this one. Whats up with the front edge of the left front fender? looks like it was eaten or something? Ha

Yeah, looks like the ole guy bumped it into something. I'm not going to "fix" it but I am going to try to straighten it out enough to put the trim piece back on it and fix the fender/hood gap.

**nlped** · 12-07-2014, 12:02 PM

No real update, but instead of using the McGaughy big brake kit that I already have, I bought Wilwood 140-10776-d 6 piston front kit, Wilwood 140-10093-d 4 piston rear kit, CPP modular 2 inch drop spindle. I guess I'll put the McGaughy kits back on my GMC.

I may be able to finally answer Keith's (Lolife99) question about how the track width is affected by different spindles. I will have a set of stock 70 drum spindles, 72 disc spindles, 73 up spindles, McGaughy big brake spindles, 73 up McGaughy HD drop spindles, CPP new style (modular ???) HD drop spindles, and finally the modular drop spindles. I will probably just mock up a jig to do my measurements...damn installing & removing all these different spindles on a truck

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**lolife99** · 12-08-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I may be able to finally answer Keith's (Lolife99) question about how the track width is affected by different spindles. I will have a set of stock 70 drum spindles, 72 disc spindles, 73 up spindles, McGaughy big brake spindles, 73 up McGaughy HD drop spindles, CPP new style (modular ???) HD drop spindles, and finally the modular drop spindles. I will probably just mock up a jig to do my measurements...damn installing & removing all these different spindles on a truck

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I'll be looking forward to your results,...

**nlped** · 12-08-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I'll be looking forward to your results,...

Hey Keith,

Any recommendation or insight on which balljoint is the "smaller" shaft upper & lower ball joints so I can throw them in an extra set of control arms that I have, so I can bolt all of the spindles in place on the same BJ. I figure even if they're a little small, it won't affect the measurement as long as it's tightened down...right? Any certain generation control arms that I should use? I probably have them all

slowcpe · 12-08-2014, 01:03 AM

Well just went through all your builds and have to say this is my favorite. In for the build.

Good looking mustang. The pic with all the parts reminds me of when I was living in Indy. My buddy and I swapped cars for the day. He took my coupe and I took his 90 LX. His car had no back seat, was a race car and bright Orange. I had to deliver some product that day for work. I had that car crammed full of home audio gear. The look on the client's face was priceless as I showed up in it and trying to get all the boxes out of the passenger seat, around the roll cage and out from under the nitrous tank.

**nlped** · 12-08-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Well just went through all your builds and have to say this is my favorite. In for the build.

Good looking mustang. The pic with all the parts reminds me of when I was living in Indy. My buddy and I swapped cars for the day. He took my coupe and I took his 90 LX. His car had no back seat, was a race car and bright Orange. I had to deliver some product that day for work. I had that car crammed full of home audio gear. The look on the client's face was priceless as I showed up in it and trying to get all the boxes out of the passenger seat, around the roll cage and out from under the nitrous tank.

Thanks

Walt's my favorite too...

Yeah, I've had a BUNCH of Fox body Mustangs over the course of the last 25 years. I'm confident (sorta, anyway) that this will be my last one though. It's a fun car, just not very practical, and I have plenty of impractical vehicles, so I may take it to a few shows this Spring and see if someone wants it more than me

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Here's a couple of gratuitous recent shots

**nlped** · 12-20-2014, 04:31 PM

Bought Wilwood 14" 6-piston front & 13" 4-piston rear brakes and a set of CPP modular drop spindles for this one

**lolife99** · 12-20-2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Bought Wilwood 14" 6-piston front & 13" 4-piston rear brakes and a set of CPP modular drop spindles for this one

Where did you buy your big brakes?

**nlped** · 12-20-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I just saw this.
The 63-70 ball joints have the smallest taper.
I don't think it matters on the a-arms.
67-72 or 73-87 should be the same physical dimensions.

Okay, perfect. I can just bolt all of them on Walt to get my measurement. That's better than any jig. I am going to try and work on this over the Xmas holidays if the weather and family permit

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Where did you buy your big brakes?

I actually bought them from the parts board for a deep discount...and they are still brand new

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Number98 · 01-08-2015, 03:36 PM

I will be following this one.... Can't wait to see that shop!

**nlped** · 01-08-2015, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Number98

I will be following this one.... Can't wait to see that shop!

Hey Jason,

Cool to have you following... And I'm so ready to get done with the concrete for the shop, but between the freak cold spell and all the d@mn rain, it's going to be at least another week before I can get that done

And, thanks for the info on the PB bent trailing arm proto-type...I'm in for one as soon as Nate's ready to ship

11-18-2021, 09:00 PM	#3
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Following What Steering column are you using __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

09-17-2014, 09:21 PM	#6
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Hell yeah man it is gonna be sweet! __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

09-17-2014, 09:42 PM	#7
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short And I think I'm going to dump the LS idea & go fuel injected BBC and an AOD. Just has more "impact" when you pop the hood. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-17-2014, 10:44 PM	#9
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Yeah, but I have the 468 . Or, if I hit the lottery, I'll do a CTSV setup. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

09-17-2014, 11:08 PM	#11
resto newbie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hartselle, Alabama Posts: 330	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Are you copying me? I also am planning on two Porterbuilt tank mounts two 3 gallon tanks and dual compressors. May just be the Alabama air causing people to think the same. __________________ Chad 1967 Chevy C10 "Project DV8ED" 1994 Nissan 300zx convertible 2004 Chevy 2500HD crew cab 4x4

10-14-2014, 11:07 PM	#13
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Ok... I'm in too! __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

11-24-2014, 10:29 PM	#14
68basket Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 480	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short love your plans, i will watch this one. Whats up with the front edge of the left front fender? looks like it was eaten or something? Ha

12-07-2014, 12:02 PM	#16
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short No real update, but instead of using the McGaughy big brake kit that I already have, I bought Wilwood 140-10776-d 6 piston front kit, Wilwood 140-10093-d 4 piston rear kit, CPP modular 2 inch drop spindle. I guess I'll put the McGaughy kits back on my GMC. I may be able to finally answer Keith's (Lolife99) question about how the track width is affected by different spindles. I will have a set of stock 70 drum spindles, 72 disc spindles, 73 up spindles, McGaughy big brake spindles, 73 up McGaughy HD drop spindles, CPP new style (modular ???) HD drop spindles, and finally the modular drop spindles. I will probably just mock up a jig to do my measurements...damn installing & removing all these different spindles on a truck . __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-08-2014, 01:03 AM	#19
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Well just went through all your builds and have to say this is my favorite. In for the build. Good looking mustang. The pic with all the parts reminds me of when I was living in Indy. My buddy and I swapped cars for the day. He took my coupe and I took his 90 LX. His car had no back seat, was a race car and bright Orange. I had to deliver some product that day for work. I had that car crammed full of home audio gear. The look on the client's face was priceless as I showed up in it and trying to get all the boxes out of the passenger seat, around the roll cage and out from under the nitrous tank. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

12-20-2014, 04:31 PM	#21
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Bought Wilwood 14" 6-piston front & 13" 4-piston rear brakes and a set of CPP modular drop spindles for this one __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-08-2015, 03:36 PM	#24
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short I will be following this one.... Can't wait to see that shop!



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