1967 c40

[Lblevins]

Ok I bought this cause I have a bunch of classic cars and wanted a big truck. I have had a few thoughts on things i'd like to do like a front steer setup with a rack-n-pinion, 5.3 ls and th400 which I already have all. truck will not ever be used for hauling any real weight etc. Anyone have any advice on steering or anything else. More than likely the truck will end up with air ride also. Anyway, this is the only resource I have found with anyone doing anything to the larger trucks so any pointers im all ears.

[rkn463]

Originally Posted by Lblevins

Ok I bought this cause I have a bunch of classic cars and wanted a big truck. I have had a few thoughts on things i'd like to do like a front steer setup with a rack-n-pinion, 5.3 ls and th400 which I already have all. truck will not ever be used for hauling any real weight etc. Anyone have any advice on steering or anything else. More than likely the truck will end up with air ride also. Anyway, this is the only resource I have found with anyone doing anything to the larger trucks so any pointers im all ears.

If you will never haul much then you might want to consider swapping out to a lighter 1 ton frame and running gear. Then if you want the big truck dual wheel look you can get adapters to mount the larger 10 hole 18 wheeler wheels. You'll find all of your brake and steering parts all way easier to source. My personal preference is to keep them as medium duty trucks but they are hard to find parts for, slow and rough riding, but to each his own! How about some pictures of what you are working with?

-Richard

[Lblevins]

Use to be an air force truck.

[Lblevins]

Originally Posted by rkn463

If you will never haul much then you might want to consider swapping out to a lighter 1 ton frame and running gear. Then if you want the big truck dual wheel look you can get adapters to mount the larger 10 hole 18 wheeler wheels. You'll find all of your brake and steering parts all way easier to source. My personal preference is to keep them as medium duty trucks but they are hard to find parts for, slow and rough riding, but to each his own! How about some pictures of what you are working with?

-Richard

Your not too far from me. I am in southern oklahoma. I do classic car restorations.

[rkn463]

Originally Posted by Lblevins

Your not too far from me. I am in southern oklahoma. I do classic car restorations.

Good looking truck, that should make a cool project. Do you have a web site for your restoration business?

-Richard

[Lblevins]

I forgot I have this 1 ton with all new steel screw bushings etc I can pull the front and rearend out of with all the brakes to go into my 67..

[rkn463]

Originally Posted by Lblevins

I forgot I have this 1 ton...

I can relate!

-Richard

[Lblevins]

Anyone have any idea if this 67 cab will fit the 83 1 ton frame?

[Softpatch]

Originally Posted by Lblevins

Anyone have any idea if this 67 cab will fit the 83 1 ton frame?

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Not sure.? But would like to see that.!
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I think it would be easer to put parts from 81 onto the 67 rails
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[Lblevins]

Originally Posted by Softpatch

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Not sure.? But would like to see that.!
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I think it would be easer to put parts from 81 onto the 67 rails
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That's what i'm leaning towards. I plan to take some measurements tomorrow though to check.