'72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Thanks! I'm thinking a bit of caster

[Nick_502]

Your truck is looking pretty sweet. I seen you were going to install that hidden antenna? How does that work?

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Powered Antenna

Guess its a good thing I replaced the rear end cover.....I never noticed this until now Just about wore through.

I'm interested in the power antenna. Have you used one of these before? How did it work?

What was rubbing on the cover?

[thor]

How's the R&P?

Interested to see if the hidden antenna works well. Keep us posted.

[Crash_OK]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I'm interested in the power antenna. Have you used one of these before? How did it work?

What was rubbing on the cover?

Looks like he has a dent in the pan and the ring gear is rubbing....

[usmcchevy]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I'm shifting the lower A arms forward 3/4" which will give me more caster in hopes of making this thing handle better.

Check here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=487363

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Originally Posted by Nick_502

Your truck is looking pretty sweet. I seen you were going to install that hidden antenna? How does that work?

Thanks! It works, haven't had it out of the garage to see how good though.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I'm interested in the power antenna. Have you used one of these before? How did it work?

What was rubbing on the cover?

Nope this is my first, A few guys on here have had good luck, so I hope it works good.

Originally Posted by thor

How's the R&P?

Interested to see if the hidden antenna works well. Keep us posted.

Will do.

Originally Posted by Crash_OK

Looks like he has a dent in the pan and the ring gear is rubbing....

Yep, there was a dent in the cover so it was rubbing. Ring and pinion are in great shape. Thanks everyone!

[Jarwood]

I installed a hidden electric antenna and was not happy with it. Stations that were strong worked ok, but would lose a strong signal alot. Hope yours works better.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

I'm shifting the lower A arms forward 3/4" which will give me more caster in hopes of making this thing handle better.

My bad, I kept thinking caster??? wth? That's something I'm going to have to deal with eventually. When I built my front end I just bolted eveything together. I know it's way off. Not sure it would be driveable to the alignment shop. I'll have to refer to the manual alignment thread when that time comes.

[usmcchevy]

Originally Posted by Jarwood

I installed a hidden electric antenna and was not happy with it. Stations that were strong worked ok, but would lose a strong signal alot. Hope yours works better.

Thanks, I hope it works good. At least my favorite station came in before I even hooked the power up.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

My bad, I kept thinking caster??? wth? That's something I'm going to have to deal with eventually. When I built my front end I just bolted eveything together. I know it's way off. Not sure it would be driveable to the alignment shop. I'll have to refer to the manual alignment thread when that time comes.

No prob, I thought i might throw someone for a loop with that answer
Just ordered some new front tires 255/60R15, Current ones are 225/75R15-too tall and narrow.

[2FnCool]

shorter wider tires will look better and help the handeling

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

No prob, I thought i might throw someone for a loop with that answer
Just ordered some new front tires 255/60R15, Current ones are 225/75R15-too tall and narrow.

Sounds like a plan. You get to drive this bad boy everyday? I can't wait till I'm just able to drive mine.

[usmcchevy]

Originally Posted by 2FnCool

shorter wider tires will look better and help the handeling

Yep....and the new ones should hold air longer than a month

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sounds like a plan. You get to drive this bad boy everyday? I can't wait till I'm just able to drive mine.

Every day to work and back, but I haven't worked for just about a month now. My wife has had and still recovering from two knee surgery's in the last few weeks. She's fine now, but can't chase our 14 month old son just yet.

[usmcchevy]

Done shifting the A arms forward.

Old.



New



Needed some clearance.





You can see the old locating hole here.





Tires will be here Monday, go on Wednesday and hopefully it will get an alignment Wednesday-Friday.

[mcbassin]

Nice machine work Ben. You're gonna have to give me Cliff notes version of how this helps performance? I really don't understand suspension.

[usmcchevy]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice machine work Ben. You're gonna have to give me Cliff notes version of how this helps performance? I really don't understand suspension.

Thanks......Not sure I would consider something done with a cordless drill and a 5/8" bit "machine" work, but I'll take it

Moving the LCA forward causes the top of the spindle to tilt backwards so when you turn the wheels the tire will tilt. This tilt when in a turn forces the outside edge of the inside tire and the inside edge of the outside tire into the ground for better traction and also compensates for body roll. Thats my understanding at least.

Tires are here, props to Tirebuyer.com cheaper than any local place by over $50 a tire and fast free shipping. Now to get them on.

[mcbassin]

Oh yeah! Love the new tires. Late Christmas present eh? Those are gonna look great on there. Mount them up.

[thor]

Ya didn't want to run a shorter sidewall than 60 series? I like 50 series. Stiffens up the tires without making the ride too stiff, like 40 series.

[Average Joe]

I digg those Indy 500's. I run them on my 'Burb. The 255 seems like a good all around width.

[usmcchevy]

Mike, You could say that, hopefully mounted tonight!

Originally Posted by thor

Ya didn't want to run a shorter sidewall than 60 series? I like 50 series. Stiffens up the tires without making the ride too stiff, like 40 series.

I think these are the lowest profile tire I ever owned so no real experience. I didn't want them too short as they will already be about 1.25 shorter than the back. The 255/60R15 front and 275/60/R15 seems to be pretty popular , so I hope I like it. Some day the truck will get 20's and this set of wheels will be turned into my racing set with some drag radials on the back, but thats a lot of money, paint and a turbo from now

Originally Posted by Average Joe

I digg those Indy 500's. I run them on my 'Burb. The 255 seems like a good all around width.

Thanks, Hope I like them.

[usmcchevy]

Little late of an update, but tires are on and its back from the alignment shop. The drivers side worked out great 5.6deg of caster, but on the passengers side they were only able to get 0.4deg. So now I'll be taking the truck to another shop that has a frame rack, hopefully they can figure out what is going on.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

Little late of an update, but tires are on and its back from the alignment shop. The drivers side worked out great 5.6deg of caster, but on the passengers side they were only able to get 0.4deg. So now I'll be taking the truck to another shop that has a frame rack, hopefully they can figure out what is going on.

I had a bent upper control arm do that to me. It looked OK but was twisted just a bit from a neighbor backing into my car. The corner of their bumper hit the top of the rim and the weak link was the upper A-arm.

[usmcchevy]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

I had a bent upper control arm do that to me. It looked OK but was twisted just a bit from a neighbor backing into my car. The corner of their bumper hit the top of the rim and the weak link was the upper A-arm.

I hope its an A arm........but I think its the frame.

Updated pic.

[mcbassin]

New meats look great Ben. I actually like some side wall on my tires. I think they look tough too. Hope you get the alignment figured out.

[wrwelton]

Very impressed. That Roland sure is a good friend. That other cab was a gonner. Keep pics coming. Going to be a nice driver when done.

Here is mine. http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltspr...7628925019747/

[mooseknuckles]

awesome build man!