MY build thread...

[shortbed70]

Well guys karma strikes again! My power steering box is leaking again! So time for a new!!! Anyone know what all years fit with captain fab plates... I have a 72 box now but I think the shaft is scored up causing it to leak.. If I could post pics I'd show you my next venture is to cut my freshly varnished wood that I have to cut more for tire clearance...
Posted via Mobile Device

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Well guys karma strikes again! My power steering box is leaking again! So time for a new!!! Anyone know what all years fit with captain fab plates... I have a 72 box now but I think the shaft is scored up causing it to leak.. If I could post pics I'd show you my next venture is to cut my freshly varnished wood that I have to cut more for tire clearance...
Posted via Mobile Device

Dang, that sux! Karma is really biting you in the butt lately, huh?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...power+steering

^^^According to post #22, a P/S gear box from '69-87 will work. Just keep in mind that they switched to metric in 1980 I think. I bought a new Fenco gear box for mine from Advance Auto. I also used one for a '72. If you use online discount codes, you could knock a decent chunk off the price!

[shortbed70]

Yea that's why I named this truck karma! Every time I take it out its something to fix or work on... Found a used box from teeitup on the 67-72 parts board so off to see him soon!
Posted via Mobile Device

[zippeay]

Looking good! Looks like you've been busy!

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by zippeay

Looking good! Looks like you've been busy!

Thanks spent way too much on this thing lately but I'm trying to get it drivable and reliable by October...
Posted via Mobile Device

[shortbed70]

Took a little drive today and everything feels ok in the rearend so hopefully it holds togather for a few more years. Also did some work on my 5.3...
Posted via Mobile Device

[C@rnut001]

Your truck is looking good. Good luck with the work on it. It will be great when you get the ls in it!

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by C@rnut001

Your truck is looking good. Good luck with the work on it. It will be great when you get the ls in it!

Thanks! Haven't decided if its going in this truck or my old one if I buy it back...
Posted via Mobile Device

[shortbed70]

Well guys I'm not very happy at all... I've been through two starters now this year, one broke nose cone one split bendix gear and now when the last one came apart it destroyed my SFI flywheel costing me $100 for the flywheel and a $60 difference for a new mini starter!!! I even used the brace on the first one and still broke... Wish I could just afford to go buy a turn key motor and drop it in....
Posted via Mobile Device

[shortbed70]

Truck has been collecting dust and here's why!!
Got to meet my daughter Monday the 14th and man I tell you what an awesome feeling!!! Time to find her a project lol...

[likaroc13]

Congrats man!

[NEWFISHER]

Enjoy this time. The truck will wait

[Jmorales3181]

Congrats on the new edition to the family! That really is one of the best feelings in the world. Enjoy...not sure if you already have kids but... For some reason having a little girl changes your life.

[zippeay]

I have 5 daughters, they can be a pita but... They always have a special place in their heart for their Daddy. It makes it all worth it! Congrats!

[tubbedII]

Congrats! She's beautiful.
Zippeay...5?! Wow...how do you have time for a truck?!

[Strodder]

Sorry I'm late to the Party. Congrats on your new baby daughter. And nice build.

[zippeay]

Originally Posted by tubbedII

Congrats! She's beautiful.
Zippeay...5?! Wow...how do you have time for a truck?!

I actually have 6 kids... Only 1 boy! Haha, our youngest is 9 so they don't take up too much time now.

[Ta2Don]

Congrats on the Cutie Patootie!!! Beautiful Baby!!!
Kids are a Gift from God!!! Enjoy that Baby, the truck will be there when you get time!!!

[65 wonton]

Well, well, well. Looky what the stork brought. Congrats to both of you.

The first few years go pretty well, but then...

School,
Ballet lessons,
Soccer,
Just the right clothes,
Just the right food,
Boys,
Cars,
College.

And then they leave for another love of their life and you are finally left with time for your truck. But by now you've forgotten how to work on it and even where what tools you have left are. But don't worry 'cause in a couple of years you won't have the time between baby sitting and chauffeuring the grand kid(s).

Dave, 2 daughters, 2 step daughters, 5 grand daughters. Way too much estrogen in my life.

[shortbed70]

Thanks guys for all the compliments... She's my first priority for sure! Long story to get where we are now! I did start it yesterday and let it run to get fluids moving but my plan is to do so all winter so it doesn't sit and seals get hard...

[65 wonton]

Troy, I'm sitting here wasting away in 67-72ville and ran across this. It belongs as the subcategory in cars above. (66 pickup by Bomp #1048 talking about his daughter)

Now that I got the foot working again things (life) is getting in the way of getting work done.
The blonde one is going in on Friday to get her drivers license(take the driving test anyways).
Even with the broken foot I went and got her from college everyday to let her drive for a bit to practice.
Im the only one that showed her how to slide into a parallel parking spot. Frontwards and backwards.
Im the only one that has been teaching her.
Im the only one that has been showing her the important stuff.
Im the only one that has been devoting gas and time to her cause.
Im the only one that has been made sure she has ammo.
Im the only one that has been making sure she WILL pass, or scare the begeebers out of the DMV personnel.
She is fully learned on how to spin the car around on a full throttle reverse while reloading and laying on the horn.
Pretty good for a '94 Saturn.
She needs a bit more practice keeping it on 2 wheels though. Terrible.
I think shes ready, if not I will give her the full course on using the exit ramps as jumps.
Our DMV here in Oregon is a bit more demanding than the other states.

Dave, thinking Bomp has the right idea about raising daughters.

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by 65 wonton

Troy, I'm sitting here wasting away in 67-72ville and ran across this. It belongs as the subcategory in cars above. (66 pickup by Bomp #1048 talking about his daughter)



Dave, thinking Bomp has the right idea about raising daughters.

That's awesome... I've been thinking I findin a car now to start buildin or accumulating parts so when she gets old enough to help she can build her first car with me... Can't wait! Ls motor might go into her car!!!

[shortbed70]

Well just got two more tires mounted on my rallies and waiting on my swaybars to show up so I can get that all done then hopefully I can get the exhaust done shortly after...

[McMurphy]

Congrats on your newborn !!
Sorry I am late to this ....
I always thought the secret to raising girls was:
Make them smart and teach them the merits of Martial Arts, and a steady trigger squeeze....

Sadly I never did get to test my theory on this.

[shortbed70]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Congrats on your newborn !!
Sorry I am late to this ....
I always thought the secret to raising girls was:
Make them smart and teach them the merits of Martial Arts, and a steady trigger squeeze....

Sadly I never did get to test my theory on this.

This is my exact plan!!! And to let their followers know I carry a big stick too..