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87chevy.com · 06-30-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by baclay9

Please tell me more about your steering colum mod. I am fat and need more room. Lol

in a nut shell, you relocate the park/neutral switch at the bottom of the steering column by cutting and relocating the hole in which it mounts to. drilling out the glue in the factory intermidiate shaft so it can then be collapsed a little bit.. re drill new holes and insert plastic rivit. lengthen the steering column mount (that holds the column to the dash) "fingers". the fingers im reffering to are the pieces that holds the aluminum slider piece. then reassemble and adjust shift linkage. easy peazy if you have a cut off wheel with a skinny blade and a welder... pretty hard if you dont have either.
clint

asphaltburner · 07-01-2010, 12:31 AM

Yo! All of them, I guess.
The whole truck is a modification,...it's FRANKENTRUCK!
Perhaps it's the 325hp/411ftlb torque 4blt main 350 that I built for it,...
No,...the rebuilt TH400 with new 1200 sp converter.
NAW,...it's the twinstick, machined NP205!!
A 4.11:1 Dana (Warn locking) and a 5560lb rated full-floater axle really makes it nice,...
33" on 17"s?,...
Great four channel stereo,...
It's a good truck.
Todd.

KQQL IT · 07-01-2010, 09:24 AM

9 inch rear. Cal trac bars. and 325/50 hoosier drag radials.

dropd80s · 07-01-2010, 10:49 AM

On my CC dually its a toss up between my semi's and SFBD so far...

justpball · 07-01-2010, 11:02 AM

Sexy^!

dropd80s · 07-01-2010, 05:45 PM

Man I really like your burb. I wish I could force myself to build something as I drive it and not tear everything down to the frame. The progression and quality of your burb makes me really jealous.

justpball · 07-01-2010, 05:50 PM

thanks bro! I fight the urge to tear it all the way down all the time!

mongoose · 07-01-2010, 06:14 PM

making it 2wd i'd have to say.

boatpuller · 07-01-2010, 06:24 PM

without a doubt...vintage air.....it's cool.

54Caddy · 07-01-2010, 10:07 PM

isnt there a vintage air kit for our truck that already have air in them??

bigblock73 · 07-01-2010, 10:20 PM

Great mods guys...keep em coming!

My radio, it was re-worked by S&M Electrotech in Blaine, MN..google them. They did fantastic job, I am super pleased.

Benelli · 07-01-2010, 11:17 PM

Probably converting the NP203 to a part time and also the front hubs. Bottom end actually has power and gas mileage sky rocketed.

Or the new motor, or the new transmission with the shift kit.

Man, this is tough. One thing is for sure it ain't the damn tires.

jrcaprai · 07-01-2010, 11:34 PM

I would have to say, having everything shaved, and the best is the 408 roller motor....

YouTube- 76 Chevy Stepside 408 sbc

*jake wells* · 07-02-2010, 12:38 AM

doing away with the smog crap (we don't have emission testing or inspection here)

putting on a performance edelbrock carb and intake on it.

put on mud and snow tires on it the roads suck here!

and adding a smaller steering wheel as the stock one
rubs my fat roll

and 2.5 true dual straight pipes with 12 inch cherry bombs

that's all

rare86 · 07-02-2010, 01:18 PM

The extended cabs. I know I didnt do them and cant take credit for them, ut they are my favorite mods. Lots of leg room for a fat boy.

ECU PIRATE · 07-02-2010, 03:26 PM

Mine are some things I have not done yet but plan on doing.........bucket seat / console swap and the 4/6" drop on stock steelies. Also going to convert it to a manual tranny

mooseknuckles · 07-02-2010, 06:58 PM

My favorite mods...I fiberglassed my dashpad. I covered over the trim piece on the front of it to smooth it out with foil tape and cardboard, put tape over the old speaker holes, made the defroster vents the same size, which meant covering up where the vin was, and covered the whole dash with resin and woven fiberglass cloth. do not use the mat stuff unless you want a shag rug look or you like sanding, and then I bondo'ed the hell out of it. It turned out real good, and was really easy to do. dont waste your money buying a crappy looking dashpad...Another fave is my tailgate....after looking at DV8's build, I wanted to do something similar. I wanted it smooth though, but I liked what he did with the letters, but that was too much cutting and welding and it would probably end up warping alot when I was done, so I cut out the chevrolet sign and welded it in the lower right corner and welded a flat sheet of body steel over the rest of the tailgate to make it smooth, and moved the handle to the back. I have pics on my phone that I'll try to upload....

3r!c84 · 07-02-2010, 07:06 PM

can we get a pic of both

Benelli · 07-02-2010, 08:24 PM

Another of my favorite mods I've done is adding an extra leaf to the rear end, gave it an aggressive stance and it's a lot harder to squat.

07-01-2010, 12:31 AM	#27
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? Yo! All of them, I guess. The whole truck is a modification,...it's FRANKENTRUCK! Perhaps it's the 325hp/411ftlb torque 4blt main 350 that I built for it,... No,...the rebuilt TH400 with new 1200 sp converter. NAW,...it's the twinstick, machined NP205!! A 4.11:1 Dana (Warn locking) and a 5560lb rated full-floater axle really makes it nice,... 33" on 17"s?,... Great four channel stereo,... It's a good truck. Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK! Last edited by asphaltburner; 07-01-2010 at 12:34 AM.

07-01-2010, 09:24 AM	#28
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,278	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? 9 inch rear. Cal trac bars. and 325/50 hoosier drag radials. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 07-01-2010 at 09:25 AM.

07-01-2010, 10:49 AM	#29
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? On my CC dually its a toss up between my semi's and SFBD so far...

07-01-2010, 11:02 AM	#30
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? Sexy^! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

07-01-2010, 05:45 PM	#31
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? Man I really like your burb. I wish I could force myself to build something as I drive it and not tear everything down to the frame. The progression and quality of your burb makes me really jealous.

07-01-2010, 05:50 PM	#32
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? thanks bro! I fight the urge to tear it all the way down all the time! __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

07-01-2010, 06:14 PM	#33
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? making it 2wd i'd have to say. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

07-01-2010, 06:24 PM	#34
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? without a doubt...vintage air.....it's cool. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

07-01-2010, 10:07 PM	#35
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? isnt there a vintage air kit for our truck that already have air in them?? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

07-01-2010, 10:20 PM	#36
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? Great mods guys...keep em coming! My radio, it was re-worked by S&M Electrotech in Blaine, MN..google them. They did fantastic job, I am super pleased. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

07-01-2010, 11:17 PM	#37
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? Probably converting the NP203 to a part time and also the front hubs. Bottom end actually has power and gas mileage sky rocketed. Or the new motor, or the new transmission with the shift kit. Man, this is tough. One thing is for sure it ain't the damn tires. __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold

07-02-2010, 12:38 AM	#39
jake wells Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: No Longer Here Posts: 352	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? doing away with the smog crap (we don't have emission testing or inspection here) putting on a performance edelbrock carb and intake on it. put on mud and snow tires on it the roads suck here! and adding a smaller steering wheel as the stock one rubs my fat roll and 2.5 true dual straight pipes with 12 inch cherry bombs that's all

07-02-2010, 01:18 PM	#40
rare86 Extended cab fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardendale, Tx Posts: 314	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? The extended cabs. I know I didnt do them and cant take credit for them, ut they are my favorite mods. Lots of leg room for a fat boy. Attached Images __________________ If it has a motor, it has my attention.

07-02-2010, 03:26 PM	#41
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? Mine are some things I have not done yet but plan on doing.........bucket seat / console swap and the 4/6" drop on stock steelies. Also going to convert it to a manual tranny __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

07-02-2010, 06:58 PM	#42
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? My favorite mods...I fiberglassed my dashpad. I covered over the trim piece on the front of it to smooth it out with foil tape and cardboard, put tape over the old speaker holes, made the defroster vents the same size, which meant covering up where the vin was, and covered the whole dash with resin and woven fiberglass cloth. do not use the mat stuff unless you want a shag rug look or you like sanding, and then I bondo'ed the hell out of it. It turned out real good, and was really easy to do. dont waste your money buying a crappy looking dashpad...Another fave is my tailgate....after looking at DV8's build, I wanted to do something similar. I wanted it smooth though, but I liked what he did with the letters, but that was too much cutting and welding and it would probably end up warping alot when I was done, so I cut out the chevrolet sign and welded it in the lower right corner and welded a flat sheet of body steel over the rest of the tailgate to make it smooth, and moved the handle to the back. I have pics on my phone that I'll try to upload....



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07-02-2010, 07:06 PM	#43
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? can we get a pic of both __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

07-02-2010, 08:24 PM	#44
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Re: What are your favorite modifications to your ride? Another of my favorite mods I've done is adding an extra leaf to the rear end, gave it an aggressive stance and it's a lot harder to squat. __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold

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