67 cheby's Dropmember build thread (CLOUD 9)

[chapster]

Nice work,

It will be worth it in the end knowing what you are dealing with under the paint. No surprises after that.

[67cheby]

did you find NOS latches or did you use aftermarket ones ?? this is something i havent even thought about yet . any advice would be helpful, thanks. and as far as stripping goes,yes it will be good to know that there is nothing foreign going to be popping up from under the new paint !

[superflysteiny]

Thanks ajgriffin thats what I was talking about. It will save you some head aches in the end

[67cheby]

i bought these "GM Accessory" wheels today , what do you guys think?? the second pic is my current wheels on the left

[lolife99]

One of my favorite factory GM 20" wheels.

[67cheby]

so is that a yes you would use those instead of the ones i have ??

[ksbrktracer]

Make sure they will fit over the center hub on the rear diff , I have a pair of 17" American Torque Thrust S/T's and they wont fit over the center on the rear diff of my 68 rear axle , bolt pattern is correct, just the center hole is to small..... Anyone got any Ideas ?

[67cheby]

im working on mine tonight so i will check it out !! have you decided to sell me that intake yet ??

[ksbrktracer]

I have to find it first ........You should see my garage ..... Cant sell what I cant put my hands on, But I do have one, I'll let you know as quickly as I can. Let me know what you find on your wheels.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

so is that a yes you would use those instead of the ones i have ??

If you can make them work,... I would.
Aren't you going to have to run a spacer on the rear?
Seems like they are 20x8's (maybe 8.5's) with a 5" backspace.

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Make sure they will fit over the center hub on the rear diff , I have a pair of 17" American Torque Thrust S/T's and they wont fit over the center on the rear diff of my 68 rear axle , bolt pattern is correct, just the center hole is to small..... Anyone got any Ideas ?

I agree^^^. They may not fit the old style front and rear hubs.

[67cheby]

i switched my 67 rear axle for a 69 up rear axle.... the wheels i have now are 20x9's and they set perfect without running a spacer , that is why i switched rearends, i didnt want to run a spacer but i also didnt want the wheels to set real far in !!! i think they will set perfect , i have cpp rear disc set up, i dont think i should have a fitment problem but i will see tonight

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

Make sure they will fit over the center hub on the rear diff , I have a pair of 17" American Torque Thrust S/T's and they wont fit over the center on the rear diff of my 68 rear axle , bolt pattern is correct, just the center hole is to small..... Anyone got any Ideas ?

Most machine shops can easily machine either the hub flange on your axles so it is small enough to fit into your wheels or cut a relief into the hub recess in your wheels to match the hub flange.

I would have them make your wheels hubcentric to match the hub flange on your axles if there is enough depth in the wheel mounting face to still mount your center cap. Takes some load off the lug nuts and makes the wheels stronger.

[jmedero]

Keep the faith guys we will be done one day..... Maybe. Lol
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[67cheby]

my updates for this week ... dissassembled my buddy buckets, sanded them , spray bombed them and got my new PUI seat cushions in ($284 for the pair) they are sweet!! ( i threw in the middle pics for a before shot)

[ksbrktracer]

kOOL ...... I would like to find a buddy seat for my truck too.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by steven.mondaly

Hows the buld coming along Mike? I lastly got my powersteering issues fixed this past weekend, and yes, with the factory bracket. Let me just say I dont EVER want to must pull the rack or power steering lines and pump out to swap them out ever again. Once you do hook yours up, tighten all of the fittings just before you bolt the pump back up to the block. Thats the only way I got mine completely on, and leak totally free.

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coming along good , i bought a march pulley set up that relocates my ps pump off of the waterpump so hopefully it will move it up enough so it wont cramp up the hoses as much as it did down low ?? havent tried yet i am just hoping !

[colin_havens]

The new seat foam looks like it made a HUGE difference! Very nice!

[67cheby]

they sure feel great setting in them !! and i think i will make the upholstery look alot better with such a nice foundation !!

[67cheby]

still waiting on your pic COLIN !!!

[es67chevy]

Good to see you stay motivated despite a short delay. Keep on keepin on!

[67cheby]

any progress on yours Eric ??

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

any progress on yours Eric ??

Well, depends on how you look at 'progress'. If you mean did the paint redos not match the original, then SURE! Progress..... They just tried some kind of paint blending clear that they hope will work. I should know more later today. Hard not to get discouraged when things go bad. It's now been over a year since it originally went in for paint. Next time, I will go to school to learn how to paint. It would be cheaper and faster! Go figure.

[LEEVON]

You guys and your paint prison!

[67cheby]

not all of us have an "old family friend" that will paint ours for nothing and do it in a month , LIKE YOU LEEVON @!$!$!^&*%$*##%!@#!

[Hart_Rod]

Lots of cool progress. Can't wait to see it finished and in person.