Slick Copper's Build Thread

[slick copper]

Thanks lolife and John! I'll probably attempt this this weekend. I'll keep ya posted!

[CrazyDave]

Slick that truck looks awesome keep it up............. BTW I go to car shows and cruise-ins down your way every once in a while only about 1 1/2 from ya maybe I'll see ya out next year!!!!
Once agin nice piece

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by CrazyDave

Slick that truck looks awesome keep it up............. BTW I go to car shows and cruise-ins down your way every once in a while only about 1 1/2 from ya maybe I'll see ya out next year!!!!
Once agin nice piece

Thanks man! Always good to meet a fellow Kentuckian on here! I only made it to 2 this year (Stanton Corn Festival Car show & Mennifee County High Reunion car show). Good times though. Hopefully I get my tranny fixed and get this truck sitting right so I can hit a few more next year!
Don't forget to check out the regions area and add to the Kentucky threads!

[71Sleeper]

Good Luck with the frontend this weekend. I will be doing mine in Dec. just got a bunch of parts in from a board member.

[slick copper]

Thanks. Hope it's not too much trouble. Don't know if I'll get to it Sat or Sun but will be attempting!
Gonna get out to mom's and take some part off the other 67, and got a guy coming to buy some stuff. I'll be making a for sale thread sometime this weekend hopefully so you all can see what I got left. I'll try and add it to my sig to make it easier to find.

[71Sleeper]

Well, any progress?

[slick copper]

Actually my gauges are almost complete! Gotta get a couple little things to finish (LED and padding for lense) but they look awesome!
Haven't got back to the front drop yet. Weather's been cold and crappy. I have Sunday free, but looks like it's gonna rain. Go figure.

[slick copper]

Well guys, not much progress other than getting my gauges done. They're done sitting in the truck, but not completely hooked up yet. I plugged them in to test lights. Got a couple LED's in backwards (not lighting up) and some other things to do like polish my knob retainers, clean knobs and plumb the vacuum gauge, but overall VERY happy with the way they turned out. Here's a few pics of them for ya. I plan to make a how to thread of adding a sunpro tach and vacuum gauge to factory gauge cluster. Also still got to make my for sale thread. Been busy with holidays and family things, but hope to give that front suspension another try this weekend. Keep yer fingers crossed!

[VA72C10]

Nice work! Looks good!

[oldblue1968chevy]

Guages look way better than I would've guessed, good job.

Poor trucks STILL on jackstands?

[mcbassin]

Very cool project and build thread. You sure have came a long ways with this build. I'm gonna watch the progress from here on too.

[71Sleeper]

Raymond, gauges look great. I am still undecided to make mine white faced or not. Was it a pretty easy process?

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice work! Looks good!

Thanks Jonathan! And thanks for the parts too!

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Guages look way better than I would've guessed, good job.

Poor trucks STILL on jackstands?

Thanks man, I'm very happy with them. Yeah unfortunately Copper still all jacked up.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very cool project and build thread. You sure have came a long ways with this build. I'm gonna watch the progress from here on too.

Thanks a lot! Always glad to get new subscribers!

Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

Raymond, gauges look great. I am still undecided to make mine white faced or not. Was it a pretty easy process?

Thanks. Quite a different look that's for sure. My "process" was quite long and tedious actually, but I'm talking about the modification of adding the extra gauges. Doing the white face part's not bad at all. A little patience, a blow drier, install kit, and time. I definately suggest doing the lens kit too that does the nice black letters and numbers. You'll also have to paint your metal tin inside white too. I used rustoleum gloss white paint. Matches pretty close.

[slick copper]

Parting out the other truck I got. Hope to make some cash for Copper! Here's a link if you're interested. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496553

[slick copper]

Well, due to crappy weather and the holiday stuff going on the truck's still sitting up on jack stands. Got the driver side spring cut. Just gotta get the passenger side done.

[eagleuh1]

Just for safety sakes, wrap a chain or cable through the a frames and inside the coil spring to keep it from popping out and wacking you when things come apart. Lot of energy in one. Good luck. Guages look great. Hurry up and get the how to thread up on the tach. I might try that when I try the speedo mod for my 5.3.

[slick copper]

Originally Posted by eagleuh1

Just for safety sakes, wrap a chain or cable through the a frames and inside the coil spring to keep it from popping out and wacking you when things come apart. Lot of energy in one. Good luck. Guages look great. Hurry up and get the how to thread up on the tach. I might try that when I try the speedo mod for my 5.3.

Good idea. Sorry I've been so slow getting around to the tach thread. Hope to get it on it this week!

[oldblue1968chevy]

Holy cow hurry up or me and jonathon (va72c10) is gonna make road trip to KY and get er did!!!!


(After this rain passes we will discuss it further )

you'll get it

[slick copper]

Silly! Yeah. I know, just gotta get out there. But hey, knock yer selves out. I'd love the help!

[slick copper]

Alright, come on out. Apparently I can't get it. No progress. Got a few parts I think I forgot to mention, but haven't put them on. A nicer shift indicator and correct pointer, fiber optic cable for that, E-brake cover, and ignition bezel.

[oldblue1968chevy]

what are you stuck on lol this is rediclous lol

[slick copper]

Still can't get that lower passenger side ball joint to pop loose. I've thrown in the towel for now......

[71Sleeper]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Still can't get that lower passenger side ball joint to pop loose. I've thrown in the towel for now......

Get a bigger Hammer!!!!

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Still can't get that lower passenger side ball joint to pop loose. I've thrown in the towel for now......

Have you braced the underside of the A-arm to keep it from moving and dissipating the impact energy from the hammer blow?

Worst thing you will have to do is unbolt the A-arm from the frame and use a hydraulic press on it. If you don't have access to one most auto shops do and can install your new ball joint while they are at it too. Not a good idea to pound a new one in anyway so a press or special ball joint install tool is the only way to go for reassembly.

[slick copper]

I dunno guys. Like I said, just gonna give it some time before I go back to it right now. Plus the weather's about to get cold and nasty, so that'll be my excuse for now. Think I'm gonna get a bigger hammer for next time and a new ball joint fork.