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Re: My long term 57 project
Are your round a/c vents vintage air? Also, do they open and close?
Thanks for your help and info as far as the dash install, Mike and Dad
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Re: My long term 57 project
They are from VA, and no they do not open or close, just swivel.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Just finished reviewing your build. Very nice indeed. Your attention to detail is excellent. So many details that look great, but the rear tubs will have me checking eBay. Wow!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Thanks Chevette, I appreciate that!
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I was just admiring your truck again and the questions about your battery relocation & photos got me wondering about how you routed your battery cables? I plan to relaocate mine too and I've wondered where to get long cables? Should I plan to make them myself and if so, what/where do I get the heavy cable and good heavy clamps? How to SAFELY routed/ tie down the cables along the way? ANy advice and photos would be a real help. Man, I just flat LOVE your truck. The stance is EXACTLY what I'd like to have on mine. |
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Re: My long term 57 project
Dan, sorry to step in where it may not be warranted, but in the off roading world, we get our heavy duty battery cables from welding shops. Welding cable 1/0 is great for battery cables, and carries all the current you will ever need. The welding shop can most likely crimp your ends on with a bench top crimper. Just make sure they use weather tight connections and use the heat shrink for the ends that has glue in it. Hope that helps!
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It helps a lot, thank you very much. Are you saying any sort of shop that does welding, or are you talking about a welding SUPPLY place?
I still would like to see photos of how JJ (or others) routed their cables so they have the shortest run possible (does a foot either way much of a difference?) and the least chance possible of shorting and causing a fire? |
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Re: My long term 57 project
ButchP, I'm pretty sure the 65 tubs are NOT the same as the 67-72 Suburban tubs that I used!!
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Thanks was the tank you used a ut-n-3 from tanks.
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It looks more like the U4 model, but th UT-N-2H also looks like it would work as well.
Couldn't find the -3 on their site. JJ
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Re: My long term 57 project
I want to move my springs under the frame, any info you could provide would be killer.
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Re: My long term 57 project
L Brown,
I dont have anymore info on the kit I used. I guess the manufacture must have gone out of business soon after selling it. I've never seen another one like it. As far as putting your springs under the frame I have seen it done by using the hangers and shackles from the front end used on the rear under the frame mounted in reverse. What I mean is that the rear mount for the front spring is used as the forward mount on the rear spring. I'm sure there has to be another kit out there that would do the same thing, or maybe adapt a setup from a late model truck, maybe an S-10? Did a little research and found this!! Look at Kit #16117 http://www.fatfenderedstreetrodshop....alog/17/17.htm Hope this helps!
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Thanks, it was a big help. I called them and he was installing that kit on a truck. They have a complete kit with springs, shocks, mounts as well. He said they made it to fit wider tires.
Kit is $589.95 # 16014 Quote:
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Re: My long term 57 project
Well I haven't done much to my 57 lately so I decided it was time for a little upgrade! Will have more pics as I do the install, a first for me so wish me luck!
Going to the GoodGuys show at Lowes Motor Speedway this weekend, hope to get some ideas and a few items!!
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Re: My long term 57 project
Looking forward to the install...Jim
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What size are you front wheels and tires?
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Re: My long term 57 project
Be sure and post lots of pics as I will have to do this on mine.
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Re: My long term 57 project
Fronts are 15x8 with 4in backspacing, tires are 235/60's!
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Re: My long term 57 project
It's the Universal Gen IV Magnum. Went with the Universal instead of the Surefit model because of my Impala dash!
Went with 3 outlets on the end as I only have 3 vents in the dash.
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Re: My long term 57 project
I'll do my best!
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