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TXgearhead67 · 11-09-2017, 08:45 PM

I got the control arm shafts tightened tonight. My hat is off to you guys who do that from under the truck. I was able to tighten them from the top and it was still a pain in the butt. I used a box end wrench and a 3' cheater pipe on all of them. Started tightening the steering components and broke a grease fitting in the idler arm. There's $25 I'll never see again. I'm still looking for a donor cab. Supposed to look at another one next week. Maybe it'll be better than mine. I've looked at 3 of them so far and can't find one worth the time and money yet but I know there's one out there. Lol

**Steeveedee** · 11-09-2017, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgearhead67

I got the control arm shafts tightened tonight. My hat is off to you guys who do that from under the truck. I was able to tighten them from the top and it was still a pain in the butt. I used a box end wrench and a 3' cheater pipe on all of them. Started tightening the steering components and broke a grease fitting in the idler arm. There's $25 I'll never see again. I'm still looking for a donor cab. Supposed to look at another one next week. Maybe it'll be better than mine. I've looked at 3 of them so far and can't find one worth the time and money yet but I know there's one out there. Lol

Get an appropriate size left hand drill bit and easy-out. You should be able to remove it without replacing parts. Except the Zerk, of course.

TXgearhead67 · 12-31-2017, 02:17 AM

I guess I need to update this post. I’ve got a little sidetracked building a new garage but I have been making progress. I have the bed mocked up and started body work on it. Replaced the angle strips on sides, new rear cross sill, new front panel, and all the bed bolts. I ran across a good deal from Mar-K and ordered oak wood bed with hidden bolts and hidden bolt bed strips. Went ahead and ordered their SS tailgate hinges and locks so I can get rid of the chains. I believe I’m gonna paint the wood black. I also filled in the stake pockets and capped the rear bed rails. Started fitting and welding the gas filler door in for rear tank. I’m getting close to starting the repairs on the cab.

11-09-2017, 08:45 PM	#1
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! I got the control arm shafts tightened tonight. My hat is off to you guys who do that from under the truck. I was able to tighten them from the top and it was still a pain in the butt. I used a box end wrench and a 3' cheater pipe on all of them. Started tightening the steering components and broke a grease fitting in the idler arm. There's $25 I'll never see again. I'm still looking for a donor cab. Supposed to look at another one next week. Maybe it'll be better than mine. I've looked at 3 of them so far and can't find one worth the time and money yet but I know there's one out there. Lol

12-31-2017, 02:17 AM	#3
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! I guess I need to update this post. I’ve got a little sidetracked building a new garage but I have been making progress. I have the bed mocked up and started body work on it. Replaced the angle strips on sides, new rear cross sill, new front panel, and all the bed bolts. I ran across a good deal from Mar-K and ordered oak wood bed with hidden bolts and hidden bolt bed strips. Went ahead and ordered their SS tailgate hinges and locks so I can get rid of the chains. I believe I’m gonna paint the wood black. I also filled in the stake pockets and capped the rear bed rails. Started fitting and welding the gas filler door in for rear tank. I’m getting close to starting the repairs on the cab. Attached Images



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