Project#2 67-72 Restoration's Shop truck

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Sounds like you got it all planned out. looking forward to more updates.

I'm tryin

Originally Posted by widewhite70

It's coming along good! I how the headliner and door panels look

Thanks! Hope to get some time tomorrow. Back on project #1 next week and will try to work the evenings on this truck.

[Xeen]

Any progress?

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Any progress?

Not a lot honestly....

I got the front clip cleaned up where the a-arms were removed...and got parts needed ordered...most have now shown up....other than the lower a-arms....

I'll take pics of the parts I've gotten in...

[1972BackInBlackC10]

went to the wrecker today and there was a 67 lwb stepside there, the wiring by the lights was damaged on the drivers side from an accident, almost found you a wiring harness lol

[Rusbuilt]

Have you thought anymore about your shop logo?

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 1972BackInBlackC10

went to the wrecker today and there was a 67 lwb stepside there, the wiring by the lights was damaged on the drivers side from an accident, almost found you a wiring harness lol

Thanks for looking for me!

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Have you thought anymore about your shop logo?

Yes, no neck recently worked a great one up and did some tweaks...I'll check with him to see if he's cool with me posting it here...

Here are the latest parts....new speedo cable, bed bumper pads, new rad support mounting hardware, new headlight switch, and new billet tie rod adjusters
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[Chvy2NV]

Hey bud. Where those parts from??
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[VA72C10]

Combination of ebay and brother's truck parts with their sale ended oct31st
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[BMERDOC]

Woo hoo! Outta all those parts I like the adjusters best! Thats gonna make it waay easier to adjust toe! I've heard people say that they hold no performance gains but I have a hard believing that because they are solid. I picture the old "rolled" metal thingys flexing in turns and messing with the toe numbers. I know the truck isn't being built as a Corner Carver but it will be a DD and in my book an upgrade is an upgrade no matter how little it is.

[Xeen]

Heck yeah, new parts for the win!
Did you get that power steering mounting problem fixed, whats the problem exactly, is it the bracket or the power steering unit?

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by BMERDOC

Woo hoo! Outta all those parts I like the adjusters best! Thats gonna make it waay easier to adjust toe! I've heard people say that they hold no performance gains but I have a hard believing that because they are solid. I picture the old "rolled" metal thingys flexing in turns and messing with the toe numbers. I know the truck isn't being built as a Corner Carver but it will be a DD and in my book an upgrade is an upgrade no matter how little it is.

I have the adjusters on mine as well and the best thing for me is you can turn them by hand! I didn't even have to use a wrench... Except for tightening them down of corse!

[Tinkermc]

nice lookin parts can't wait to see them all installed

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by BMERDOC

Woo hoo! Outta all those parts I like the adjusters best! Thats gonna make it waay easier to adjust toe! I've heard people say that they hold no performance gains but I have a hard believing that because they are solid. I picture the old "rolled" metal thingys flexing in turns and messing with the toe numbers. I know the truck isn't being built as a Corner Carver but it will be a DD and in my book an upgrade is an upgrade no matter how little it is.

For about $25 extra than the stock adjusters I figured they were a sound investment....will make the adjustment easier and overall imho shows that the build is using quality parts which this one is.

Originally Posted by Xeen

Heck yeah, new parts for the win!
Did you get that power steering mounting problem fixed, whats the problem exactly, is it the bracket or the power steering unit?

Yes, it's all mounted. I had to dimple the frame for the ps box to fit against it. 67 frames are the only year w/out that dimple....also had to trim a small piece off the mount for the rad mount. On the pump, it's just the wrong style outlet tube for the low pressure return line....waiting on the correct pump to come in....

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I have the adjusters on mine as well and the best thing for me is you can turn them by hand! I didn't even have to use a wrench... Except for tightening them down of corse!

They are nice for sure! I've used them on another build and plan to on proj #1 also....plus, they are polished so they add some bling

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

nice lookin parts can't wait to see them all installed

Thanks, me too! Just need some other parts then the front end suspension can go back together and the front clip can go on
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[Xeen]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Yes, it's all mounted. I had to dimple the frame for the ps box to fit against it. 67 frames are the only year w/out that dimple....also had to trim a small piece off the mount for the rad mount. On the pump, it's just the wrong style outlet tube for the low pressure return line....waiting on the correct pump to come in....

Oh ok hopefully the correct pump comes in soon.
Are you waiting on any parts to start the engine for the first time?

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Oh ok hopefully the correct pump comes in soon.
Are you waiting on any parts to start the engine for the first time?

engine actually has about 5k miles on it already and runs great...but it's been a while since it started

I am waiting now for the lower a-arms....once I get those we'll get the front suspension back together and then the front clip can go on. Once that goes on we can put the battery in and hook up all the wiring and fire up the engine.

[Xeen]

Ah I see, you have a order you are doing this in, all keeping me in suspense haha.
Are you getting tubular lower Control Arms?

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Ah I see, you have a order you are doing this in, all keeping me in suspense haha.
Are you getting tubular lower Control Arms?

Not trying any suspense...I want to drive this thing!

The lowers will be cupped to allow the bags to sit lower in them. I could make a set but I bought a set for a good deal (so I thought) but it's taken forever to get them....

[VA72C10]

few pics

[VA72C10]

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[Xeen]

Umm they are both drivers side?
Not to mention the stitching is wavy.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Umm they are both drivers side?
Not to mention the stitching is wavy.

Yeah, pretty disappointed. The upholstery guy was sick (actually went to the hospital for a few days)

Shouldn't have used black stitching either....

The rods are just in backwards on one side but they need to be redone anyways...
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[VA72C10]

Got my loctite for the air fittings....should be enough for both projects...have another smaller tube coming to be sure...
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[Xeen]

The interesting thing is since the stitching is just in the edging it can be pulled and replaced new and stitched back up with Brown thread.
So yeah just take it back to him and tell him you need it to be right.

[Xeen]

Whats the word?

[Tinkermc]

sun visors should be an easy fix, I know you are glad they do not come in right and left sides!!!