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Alvin · 07-22-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

What drop is on it in the pics on the trailer bringing her home? Do you have any shots of it aired up to ride height? Id like to see how those wheels would look with a static drop. I really like them but would rather run 17x9.5's in the rear of mine.

At this point I don't have pics of ride height or any idea what the static drop equivalent would be. However....

If I remember correctly, board member see ten has exactly the same specs on his front wheels and tires. I seem to remember his rear wheels being 17x9.5 too. He is static dropped 4/6 I think. I tried searching but since I'm not a subscriber I don't get too many results.

1LoC10 · 07-29-2010, 12:52 PM

looks great, glad its home

Alvin · 07-29-2010, 01:00 PM

Thanks guys! Unfortunately, things are pretty much at a stand-still for now. Waiting for funds to get a rebuilt caliper for the driver side, and then I can bleed the brake system. Trying to come up with other things I can do that don't cost money, but the heat and humidity have been keeping me inside anyways.

KMACD71 · 07-29-2010, 10:41 PM

Here's a link to Seeten's info. Page 6 if it doesn't take you directly there.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=143835&page=6

Alvin · 07-30-2010, 09:36 PM

Today, with the help of a friend, I was able to get the Lokar cable shift linkage installed. It still needs adjusted, but it's in and works! Also took a look at some of the other things coming up. Tomorrow morning I'm measuring for drive belts and hopefully picking up a caliper for the driver's side. We'll see...

smbrouss70 · 07-30-2010, 09:56 PM

Could you post some pictures of your cable shift setup? I'm getting ready to tackle that project on mine.

Alvin · 07-30-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Could you post some pictures of your cable shift setup? I'm getting ready to tackle that project on mine.

I'll get some pics tomorrow and post 'em up. It really wasn't too awful to do. I opted to loosen the steering column and push it into the engine bay about 3/4" so I could mount the aluminum arm. Only a few seconds with a dremel to remove the bumps on the column and it bolted on. Then it was figuring out the best way to orient everything to get full swing on the lever on the trans. Pictures will help explain it.

Alvin · 07-31-2010, 03:40 PM

Frustrating day of trying to get things done. Got a caliper for the driver side and some belts. Belts wound up being too short (my first time measuring for belts). Had some trouble connecting a line, also did not like how the front braided stainless hoses fit at all. Now I have a half-bled master cylinder sitting in the garage leaking (thanks plastic fittings). Just nothing seemed to go right.

heymoe · 07-31-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvin

Frustrating day of trying to get things done. Got a caliper for the driver side and some belts. Belts wound up being too short (my first time measuring for belts). Had some trouble connecting a line, also did not like how the front braided stainless hoses fit at all. Now I have a half-bled master cylinder sitting in the garage leaking (thanks plastic fittings). Just nothing seemed to go right.

Hang in there bud you will get it done.

VA72C10 · 08-02-2010, 06:34 PM

keep at it! we all have "those days"

Spray-Bomb · 08-03-2010, 01:30 AM

Sweet, glad you finally got her home

Alvin · 08-06-2010, 07:15 AM

Well I've been sick as a dog since Saturday evening. Finally starting to feel a little bit better today. I do have pics of the shift linkage on the steering column. I'll try to get those uploaded today.

Alvin · 08-06-2010, 09:15 PM

Here's the pics of the shift linkage arm installed. I had to push the column into the engine bay a little bit so I could mount the arm above that collar. My battery died after these two pics, so I'll try to get better ones soon.

oldblue1968chevy · 08-06-2010, 09:38 PM

those cables are nice, again I love your truck!

Spray-Bomb · 08-07-2010, 03:45 PM

I have one of the Lokar cable shifters on my Truck & I dig it

Looks good bra

JRBECK64 · 08-11-2010, 01:07 PM

Thats a great idea, I really like the shift cable. I take it that it goes to a shifter thats on the floor? Great lookin Truck!

JRBECK64

Alvin · 08-11-2010, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRBECK64

Thats a great idea, I really like the shift cable. I take it that it goes to a shifter thats on the floor? Great lookin Truck!

JRBECK64

In the pics I'm showing it mounted to the steering column. The other end of the cable connects to the transmission. So this is for the stock column shifter. I have a couple more pics to upload showing that end of things, but they're on my home computer.

smbrouss70 · 08-11-2010, 01:44 PM

I had to push my column into the cab more to be able to get the Borgeson u-joints to not bind up while trying to get around my upper control arms on a camaro subframe that is in my truck. I'm hoping that I have enough room for my cable set-up. I guess I better test-fit it soon.

huero · 08-12-2010, 02:06 AM

Yes! I love pics of that truck. Keep em coming Alvin

lil hoodlum · 08-12-2010, 12:24 PM

Great looking truck!! I absolutely love it!

Quick question for you?

Do you happen to know the body color? I think it might be 1967/ 1968 light blue # 507.

I recently found a 1967 GMC BBW in a junkyard with a 327 SB same color as yours. I can not quit thinking about the color.

Good luck with your build. I will keep watching this one.

Keith

my67chevytruck · 08-12-2010, 12:51 PM

nice truck!

Alvin · 10-12-2010, 09:05 PM

Okay, so I know I've fallen behind. Totally didn't expect money to be as tight as it was. So today I sold my 15 inch steelies with tires and bought all the big items to get the air ride compressors wired up. I will be picking up wheel cylinders so I can finish up the brakes, a carb rebuild kit, belts, and some other little stuff as well... but not before I renew my board membership! I have some spare parts around here that I've been wanting to post for a long time, but just did not have the $$ for a membership.

So hopefully some progress pics before the snow starts to fly!

oldblue1968chevy · 10-12-2010, 09:42 PM

haha dont talk about snow flying its 75* here today

Alvin · 10-13-2010, 08:18 AM

Here's the latest purchase

15 feet of 4 awg wire (black is wrong, I know.. but it's all they had in stock!)
4 feet of 8 awg wire
a fuse holder for the 4awg
a fused distribution block to split to two 8 awg
4 relays (only need two for the compressors, but they were cheap!)
Fuses
A project box to keep everything tidy
And it's hard to see, but to the right of the relays is a small project circuit board for a time delay circuit on the second compressor

**N2TRUX** · 10-13-2010, 08:40 AM

Nice stuff, and it looks familiar. That's pretty much the same set up I have for my dual compressor system.

07-29-2010, 12:52 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... looks great, glad its home __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

07-29-2010, 01:00 PM	#3
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Thanks guys! Unfortunately, things are pretty much at a stand-still for now. Waiting for funds to get a rebuilt caliper for the driver side, and then I can bleed the brake system. Trying to come up with other things I can do that don't cost money, but the heat and humidity have been keeping me inside anyways. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

07-29-2010, 10:41 PM	#4
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Here's a link to Seeten's info. Page 6 if it doesn't take you directly there.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=143835&page=6

07-30-2010, 09:36 PM	#5
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Today, with the help of a friend, I was able to get the Lokar cable shift linkage installed. It still needs adjusted, but it's in and works! Also took a look at some of the other things coming up. Tomorrow morning I'm measuring for drive belts and hopefully picking up a caliper for the driver's side. We'll see... __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

07-30-2010, 09:56 PM	#6
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Could you post some pictures of your cable shift setup? I'm getting ready to tackle that project on mine. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

07-31-2010, 03:40 PM	#8
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Frustrating day of trying to get things done. Got a caliper for the driver side and some belts. Belts wound up being too short (my first time measuring for belts). Had some trouble connecting a line, also did not like how the front braided stainless hoses fit at all. Now I have a half-bled master cylinder sitting in the garage leaking (thanks plastic fittings). Just nothing seemed to go right. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

08-02-2010, 06:34 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... keep at it! we all have "those days" __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-03-2010, 01:30 AM	#11
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Sweet, glad you finally got her home __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

08-06-2010, 07:15 AM	#12
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Well I've been sick as a dog since Saturday evening. Finally starting to feel a little bit better today. I do have pics of the shift linkage on the steering column. I'll try to get those uploaded today. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

08-06-2010, 09:15 PM	#13
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Here's the pics of the shift linkage arm installed. I had to push the column into the engine bay a little bit so I could mount the arm above that collar. My battery died after these two pics, so I'll try to get better ones soon. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

08-06-2010, 09:38 PM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... those cables are nice, again I love your truck! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-07-2010, 03:45 PM	#15
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... I have one of the Lokar cable shifters on my Truck & I dig it Looks good bra __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

08-11-2010, 01:07 PM	#16
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Thats a great idea, I really like the shift cable. I take it that it goes to a shifter thats on the floor? Great lookin Truck! JRBECK64

08-11-2010, 01:44 PM	#18
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... I had to push my column into the cab more to be able to get the Borgeson u-joints to not bind up while trying to get around my upper control arms on a camaro subframe that is in my truck. I'm hoping that I have enough room for my cable set-up. I guess I better test-fit it soon. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

08-12-2010, 02:06 AM	#19
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Yes! I love pics of that truck. Keep em coming Alvin



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08-12-2010, 12:24 PM	#20
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,729	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Great looking truck!! I absolutely love it! Quick question for you? Do you happen to know the body color? I think it might be 1967/ 1968 light blue # 507. I recently found a 1967 GMC BBW in a junkyard with a 327 SB same color as yours. I can not quit thinking about the color. Good luck with your build. I will keep watching this one. Keith

08-12-2010, 12:51 PM	#21
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10-12-2010, 09:05 PM	#22
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Okay, so I know I've fallen behind. Totally didn't expect money to be as tight as it was. So today I sold my 15 inch steelies with tires and bought all the big items to get the air ride compressors wired up. I will be picking up wheel cylinders so I can finish up the brakes, a carb rebuild kit, belts, and some other little stuff as well... but not before I renew my board membership! I have some spare parts around here that I've been wanting to post for a long time, but just did not have the $$ for a membership. So hopefully some progress pics before the snow starts to fly! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

10-12-2010, 09:42 PM	#23
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... haha dont talk about snow flying its 75* here today __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-13-2010, 08:18 AM	#24
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Ethel: The Legend Continues... Here's the latest purchase 15 feet of 4 awg wire (black is wrong, I know.. but it's all they had in stock!) 4 feet of 8 awg wire a fuse holder for the 4awg a fused distribution block to split to two 8 awg 4 relays (only need two for the compressors, but they were cheap!) Fuses A project box to keep everything tidy And it's hard to see, but to the right of the relays is a small project circuit board for a time delay circuit on the second compressor __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

10-13-2010, 08:40 AM	#25
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