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Tx Firefighter · 12-28-2003, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinnut

your truck is a 70... 71-72 axles will fit right in that rear just fine with no problems... just to let you know

Dinnut, you need to put some thought into this instead of just spouting off to up your post count.

Some 70s have the wider rear, some don't!
Now how would you feel if the guy bought some expensive axles based on your post and they didn't fit?

JadeEmperor · 12-28-2003, 01:35 PM

Thanks Injected, Tx and Dinnut.

Is there any way to determine the rear that I have?

Looks like I'm going to go do some web huntin' Add another project to the list.

Injected68LS1 · 12-28-2003, 04:49 PM

JadeEmeror, You can determine what rear you have by measuring between backing plates. Here's the link you want: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=79939
I already did the "research". To paraphrase; short rear - 55-1/2", wide rear - 56-3/4". You can measure that without taking anything apart.

Injected68LS1 · 12-28-2003, 04:53 PM

I wish I could post some more pics of the progress but I don't get the camera back until the 31st.

Here's what I've done so far:
installed front spindles and wheels and checked for clearance issues.
installed the ECE 2" drop springs to bring the truck back up a little.
Installed the booster and master(Looks awesome).
Installed the rear axles.
Installed the rear caliper brackets, calipers, and wheels.

I've had it on the ground and I'm happy with the look. Now I'm taking everything back apart to paint(front suspension mostly). I also have to bend a whole bunch of new brake lines. I'm close, oh so close.

Time to get dirty.....again.

rin68 · 12-28-2003, 11:06 PM

injected, looks like you're right where i was about a month ago. it's amazing how much all that work improves how a truck looks and drives. please post LOTS of pics when you're done. i've been lazy and need to get some pics of mine posted after the 17s, 2/4 drop, and 4whl discs.

could you post or PM me the part numbers you used for the baer front brakes? thanks

Injected68LS1 · 12-29-2003, 03:18 AM

I would like to see some pictures rin68.

Here are some Baer numbers:

Front system is the GT+ 63-70 C-10 w/5x5" BC (1301121)
Rear system is the TOURING+ 10-12 bolt BIH 5x5" BC (1302095)

The front you can order on their own standard spindle or drop spindle. The rear is a universal 12 bolt setup.

dinnut · 12-29-2003, 04:24 AM

i didnt know some 70s had the wide some didnt. sorry. now i do...

Bamm · 12-30-2003, 03:22 AM

Don't sweat it dinnut. Thats the great thing about this board. If you spend any amount of time on it, you have no choice but to learn stuff like that. I found out the hard way after someone said, "you can just swap the axles out of a 71/2 into a '70". I bought a .373 posi out of a '70 and went to switch the axles and learned real fast that they all aren't the same. Didn't mean to jump the thread, injected. Nice setup, sweet wheels........Later.......JB

Injected68LS1 · 12-30-2003, 03:27 AM

So I've got the whole front suspension apart at the moment. I just finished brushing POR15 semi-gloss on the a-arms. I'm going to let it dry over night and start installing all of the new components tomorrow. I will also start bending all my new brake line. I even got a stainless-braided line from the frame to the differential. Can't wait to see how well all of that turns out.

Next I will take my axles back out and replace the bearings and seals. Then I'll final assemble the rear brakes and fill up the diff. After that I'll be real close. Bleed brakes and drop it on the ground. I should be done tomorrow night. I hope. Wish me luck.

dinnut · 12-30-2003, 04:18 AM

good luck. por15 is very popular stuff! you are bending your own lines? thats cool... you have that kinda machinery in ur shop or where u work? thats cool. are you using moog stuff or what are you using on the front?

Injected68LS1 · 12-30-2003, 08:49 AM

I finished up with the POR15. It took a while to prep everything. I completely cleaned and painted my crossmember too. I also painted all of the new MOOG stuff - control arm shafts, tie rods. I'm using MOOG ball joints too.

As for bending the lines, it's easily done with a $50 tube bender. That's what I'm starting on in the morning.

Injected68LS1 · 01-01-2004, 12:16 AM

Good news. I'm almost done. Here's whats left:

Replace rear axles bearings and seals.
Bend rear brake lines.
Add rear-end fluid.
Bleed brakes.
Finish alignment.

Fix whatever goes wrong.

Test drive.

I'll post some more pics later on.

Injected68LS1 · 01-01-2004, 12:17 AM

Another

Injected68LS1 · 01-01-2004, 12:18 AM

From the rear.

dinnut · 01-01-2004, 01:05 AM

wow it looks frickin awesome now dude! what are you using for backup lights? that hood makes it look good? itll look even better when you paint it

did you custom make that grill or take a billit grill and cut up your old front end?
wow thatis a sweet truck!

rin68 · 01-01-2004, 05:23 AM

sweet, VERY nice ride. that should turn some heads in traffic

tommie · 01-01-2004, 12:50 PM

good looking california cruiser....

so how much drop did you end up with?

Injected68LS1 · 01-01-2004, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the response. I ended up with 4-1/2" in front and i still have the same springs in the rear. I think they are 6". I wanted to go lower in the front but the outside of the tire would hit the fender well.

FirstGen · 02-04-2004, 11:38 PM

What are the tire profiles you are running? Looks PERFECT!!!
Thanks!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-04-2004, 11:44 PM

VERY NICE, I LIKE YOUR TRUCK.

Smooth68 · 02-05-2004, 12:31 AM

Sweet truck - looks great. Nice shop also!

Injected68LS1 · 02-05-2004, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by FirstGen
What are the tire profiles you are running? Looks PERFECT!!!
Thanks!

Thanks! The tires are Toyo Proxes ST. The fronts are 255/45/20 and the rears are 295/45/20. I've been driving it everyday since. The ride is awesome. I finally installed the ECE 6" drop springs in the rear and I like them. Later.

TEXAS 68 · 02-05-2004, 11:26 AM

Injected, your truck is awsome looking,very nice, I like some info on your grill and front roll pan. the shaved back up lights are nice touch.

rigo · 02-05-2004, 11:36 AM

man that looks cool!...i dig that whole set up....and I second Smooth68..nice shop!

rigo

Zumo · 02-05-2004, 12:56 PM

Sweet truck!! (Right click - save.)

12-28-2003, 01:35 PM	#27
JadeEmperor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ 85018 Posts: 102	Thanks Injected, Tx and Dinnut. Is there any way to determine the rear that I have? Looks like I'm going to go do some web huntin' Add another project to the list. __________________ Jimmie Modern Vintage Autoworks - '70 Chevy C10 - '74 Chevy C30 3+3 Dually - '04 Chevy Colorado Built, NOT, Bought. If you build it...they will ENVY! Drive Slow, Scrape Hard, or Take Your Truck and GO HOME!

12-28-2003, 04:49 PM	#28
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	JadeEmeror, You can determine what rear you have by measuring between backing plates. Here's the link you want: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=79939 I already did the "research". To paraphrase; short rear - 55-1/2", wide rear - 56-3/4". You can measure that without taking anything apart. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-28-2003, 04:53 PM	#29
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	I wish I could post some more pics of the progress but I don't get the camera back until the 31st. Here's what I've done so far: installed front spindles and wheels and checked for clearance issues. installed the ECE 2" drop springs to bring the truck back up a little. Installed the booster and master(Looks awesome). Installed the rear axles. Installed the rear caliper brackets, calipers, and wheels. I've had it on the ground and I'm happy with the look. Now I'm taking everything back apart to paint(front suspension mostly). I also have to bend a whole bunch of new brake lines. I'm close, oh so close. Time to get dirty.....again. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-28-2003, 11:06 PM	#30
rin68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 600	injected, looks like you're right where i was about a month ago. it's amazing how much all that work improves how a truck looks and drives. please post LOTS of pics when you're done. i've been lazy and need to get some pics of mine posted after the 17s, 2/4 drop, and 4whl discs. could you post or PM me the part numbers you used for the baer front brakes? thanks __________________ 1968 C10 - 383, non-stop project 1969 Camaro - 327, bone stock family heirloom...soon to be LS/T56, Ridetech, all the goodies

12-29-2003, 03:18 AM	#31
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	I would like to see some pictures rin68. Here are some Baer numbers: Front system is the GT+ 63-70 C-10 w/5x5" BC (1301121) Rear system is the TOURING+ 10-12 bolt BIH 5x5" BC (1302095) The front you can order on their own standard spindle or drop spindle. The rear is a universal 12 bolt setup. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album Last edited by Injected68LS1; 12-29-2003 at 03:30 AM.

12-29-2003, 04:24 AM	#32
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	i didnt know some 70s had the wide some didnt. sorry. now i do... __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-30-2003, 03:22 AM	#33
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Don't sweat it dinnut. Thats the great thing about this board. If you spend any amount of time on it, you have no choice but to learn stuff like that. I found out the hard way after someone said, "you can just swap the axles out of a 71/2 into a '70". I bought a .373 posi out of a '70 and went to switch the axles and learned real fast that they all aren't the same. Didn't mean to jump the thread, injected. Nice setup, sweet wheels........Later.......JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

12-30-2003, 03:27 AM	#34
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	So I've got the whole front suspension apart at the moment. I just finished brushing POR15 semi-gloss on the a-arms. I'm going to let it dry over night and start installing all of the new components tomorrow. I will also start bending all my new brake line. I even got a stainless-braided line from the frame to the differential. Can't wait to see how well all of that turns out. Next I will take my axles back out and replace the bearings and seals. Then I'll final assemble the rear brakes and fill up the diff. After that I'll be real close. Bleed brakes and drop it on the ground. I should be done tomorrow night. I hope. Wish me luck. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

12-30-2003, 04:18 AM	#35
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	good luck. por15 is very popular stuff! you are bending your own lines? thats cool... you have that kinda machinery in ur shop or where u work? thats cool. are you using moog stuff or what are you using on the front? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-30-2003, 08:49 AM	#36
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	I finished up with the POR15. It took a while to prep everything. I completely cleaned and painted my crossmember too. I also painted all of the new MOOG stuff - control arm shafts, tie rods. I'm using MOOG ball joints too. As for bending the lines, it's easily done with a $50 tube bender. That's what I'm starting on in the morning. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

01-01-2004, 12:16 AM	#37
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	Good news. I'm almost done. Here's whats left: Replace rear axles bearings and seals. Bend rear brake lines. Add rear-end fluid. Bleed brakes. Finish alignment. Fix whatever goes wrong. Test drive. I'll post some more pics later on. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

01-01-2004, 12:17 AM	#38
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	Another Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

01-01-2004, 12:18 AM	#39
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	From the rear. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

01-01-2004, 01:05 AM	#40
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	wow it looks frickin awesome now dude! what are you using for backup lights? that hood makes it look good? itll look even better when you paint it did you custom make that grill or take a billit grill and cut up your old front end? wow thatis a sweet truck! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

01-01-2004, 05:23 AM	#41
rin68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 600	sweet, VERY nice ride. that should turn some heads in traffic __________________ 1968 C10 - 383, non-stop project 1969 Camaro - 327, bone stock family heirloom...soon to be LS/T56, Ridetech, all the goodies



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01-01-2004, 12:50 PM	#42
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	good looking california cruiser.... so how much drop did you end up with?

01-01-2004, 02:46 PM	#43
Injected68LS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 389	Thanks for the response. I ended up with 4-1/2" in front and i still have the same springs in the rear. I think they are 6". I wanted to go lower in the front but the outside of the tire would hit the fender well. __________________ 1968 Chev SWB with 1998 Corvette LS1 305hp and 320 ftlb to the wheels (stock engine!) AEM EMS and wideband O2 sensors Bowtie Overdrive's 700R4, stage 3 Baer 4 wheel discs and 20s http://iciclelanding.com/aperture?album=2049&view=album

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