CRGRS 66 – Winter Build Thread

[Alan's Classic]

Ok, I'm here and tuned in. Sounds like a great plan, let's see what snowballs once you get started. .
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[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Ok, I'm here and tuned in. Sounds like a great plan, let's see what snowballs once you get started. .
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glad to have you aboard Alan

[flips72]

i was wondering if winter was ever comingnow like alan said be careful or it will get out of control... real fast. sign me up

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by flips72

i was wondering if winter was ever comingnow like alan said be careful or it will get out of control... real fast. sign me up

hah!!!! feels like winter is here this morning Flips! 1 degree celcius this morning, which is 33.8F, there may be a little frost on the pumpkin somewhere this morning!
Glad to have you aboard Flips

[chad64chevy]

ok im tuned as well!! your stance for the truck is dead on to what my truck will be by march! i have the 2" drop springs up front with 2.5" drop spindles, and will be baggin the back! my rear bag bracket are differemt then yours but other then that the stance will be the same!! good luck and like alan and flips said it can snowball, mine did, lol!!!

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

ok im tuned as well!! your stance for the truck is dead on to what my truck will be by march! i have the 2" drop springs up front with 2.5" drop spindles, and will be baggin the back! my rear bag bracket are differemt then yours but other then that the stance will be the same!! good luck and like alan and flips said it can snowball, mine did, lol!!!

welcome aboard chad, glad to have you too! I guess great minds think alike eh? (eh? is Canadian for huh? btw)

[CRGRS 66]

small update...

ordered a power steering box, pump and pump brackets from Marshall Auto Wreckers in Alberta, $90.00 seemed like a killer deal to me.

The plan for tonight and tomorrow is to finish organizing the garage so I can start dismantling the front end. The CPP goods will be here in a week or two, so gotta get it tore down, get the wire wheel going, and get some paint on the frame.

[chad64chevy]

well i got my wiring harness from ebay heres the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Truck-...fd5d4&vxp=mtr\

anyways i paid 466.65 for the harness! make sure you got the right ball joints before you start or you'll get mad eh!! lol

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

well i got my wiring harness from ebay heres the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Truck-...fd5d4&vxp=mtr\

anyways i paid 466.65 for the harness! make sure you got the right ball joints before you start or you'll get mad eh!! lol

thanks chadwick! my uppers are new this spring, lowers... they were good this spring, so, I may just leave them will decide once I have them off the truck, and in my hands! Thanks for the ebay link, cheers

[4dranch]

Subscribed, Nice job so far.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Subscribed, Nice job so far.

thanks 4d

[x1buellist]

I'm in to. That black and white combo is sweet. Your going to have a nice tribute to your parents. I just finished a restoration of a bike that was a tribute to my bro. It is a nice feeling to put in the blood sweat and tears.

[Captainfab]

I'll be watching this build also....very nice truck to start with.

I have installed an HEI is a few of these trucks with the engine in the original rear location. The distributor cap is close to the firewall, but it is not an interference. You do have to remove the cap and rotor to remove the distributor from the engine though.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by x1buellist

I'm in to. That black and white combo is sweet. Your going to have a nice tribute to your parents. I just finished a restoration of a bike that was a tribute to my bro. It is a nice feeling to put in the blood sweat and tears.

Thanks for posting, how about a picture of that bike...

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I'll be watching this build also....very nice truck to start with.

I have installed an HEI is a few of these trucks with the engine in the original rear location. The distributor cap is close to the firewall, but it is not an interference. You do have to remove the cap and rotor to remove the distributor from the engine though.

Thanks Cap, got your PM BTW, will get a paypal account set up and order up the steering bracket and flange soon. Thanks for the info on the HEI.

[x1buellist]

Not to pollute your thread but here she is. 73' BMW R75/5. It's pretty much a brand new 40 year old bike now

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by x1buellist

not to pollute your thread but here she is. 73' bmw r75/5. It's pretty much a brand new 40 year old bike now

nice!!!!!!!

[Rich 5150 69]

I`m on board with everybody else Craig..........watching you....

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

I`m on board with everybody else Craig..........watching you....

Awesome!

[markeb01]

Me too! Can't wait to see the progress on a truck I already like.

[CRGRS 66]

Well, got started on tearing down the front end... this is my first rodeo, so kind of figuring it out as I go. I must say though, I am tickled pink with the condition of this truck. It has though been re-affirmation of what I already knew, but still, I am very pleased. There is literally very little rust on this old truck. The rear support on the drivers side fender is shot, but I already knew that, the rest of the fender is nearly rust free except for the lower portion where they all rot. Even there though this fender is not that bad. The passenger side fender, different story, this fender including the support is in outstanding condition. Both inner fenders are virtually rust free.

Okay, frustrated, unable to upload pictures at the moment. Trust me, the only thing left on the front of the truck is the bumper, suspension, and the engine.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by x1buellist

Not to pollute your thread but here she is. 73' BMW R75/5. It's pretty much a brand new 40 year old bike now

Is that a reflection of your truck in the tank, or is that artwork? Cool either way!!!!!!!!!

[x1buellist]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Is that a reflection of your truck in the tank, or is that artwork? Cool either way!!!!!!!!!

Yep it sure is. I hadn't noticed that

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by x1buellist

Yep it sure is. I hadn't noticed that

I would frame that picture, I bet your bro would like that a lot

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by markeb01

Me too! Can't wait to see the progress on a truck I already like.

I have never undertaken a project like this before, please feel free to throw in your 0.02 whenever you feel like it, glad to have you along Mark

[Snowbound]

I hope we can lean on each other for support. I'm a step ahead of you right now, just ready to assemble the front end.

I found it easier to remove everything off the front end for degreasing and painting, rather than lay on my back.

I bought the CPP grand slam kit, so I should have some tips for you.

Love your truck. He must have imported it from the south?

Brian
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