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Moscowmule · 10-08-2018, 08:41 AM

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Moscowmule · 10-08-2018, 08:42 AM

these type of brushes worked great for getting in all the little nooks and crannies

Moscowmule · 10-08-2018, 08:47 AM

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Moscowmule · 10-08-2018, 08:48 AM

por 15 2 coats complete took about 1.5 qts

Moscowmule · 10-08-2018, 08:56 AM

my next step was applying a perma tex brand rubberized undercoat to the frame i think it turned out awsome looking had a freind use it on his project and it still looks great 5 years old i hope it last as well on mine. I did 2 coats of that as well it goes on easy although it is a bit messy with overspray cover anything around that you dont want it on Name: 20180921_113556.jpg
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Moscowmule · 10-08-2018, 09:21 AM

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Moscowmule · 10-11-2018, 02:36 PM

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this was my right side motor mount pretty custom i dont think it was original

Moscowmule · 10-11-2018, 02:43 PM

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here

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slightly better pictures of the painted frame

Lokin4AReason · 10-11-2018, 03:17 PM

would love to have that truck ... nice score ...

**rgreathouse** · 10-12-2018, 11:12 PM

looking good! what are the dimensions of the shop?

Moscowmule · 10-13-2018, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rgreathouse

looking good! what are the dimensions of the shop?

24x24 with 10 foot walls and bunus room trusses lots of storage upstairs.
of course i wish i had built it bigger but so far i havent run out of room. i move my 4 wheeler and lawn moweres out when im home and park them in the shop when im gone for a couple months

Moscowmule · 10-13-2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rgreathouse

looking good! what are the dimensions of the shop?

24x24 with 10 foot walls and bunus room trusses lots of storage upstairs.
of course i wish i had built it bigger but so far i havent run out of room. i move my 4 wheeler and lawn moweres out when im home and park them in the shop when im gone for a couple months. the last couple of pictures were taken the day before i left for the fishings season so i had already moved stuff back in to get ready to go.

Moscowmule · 10-13-2018, 07:25 AM

I spent a bunch of time with my local tire shop mechanic trying to figure out lift options and got absolutly nowhere except a free set of rear leaf springs that are heavy duty and almost new. Probably wont even use them. All i want to be able to do is stick some 33s on the truck with no rubbing or bumping.

Moscowmule · 10-13-2018, 07:30 AM

My goal was to have the wheels and tires under the frame by the end of the year but my fishing season is going really slow right now probably wont even be back to montana till mid november which happens to be rt in the middle of bird hunting. so not being sure how im going to work out the suspension and running short on time might not get to it till spring.
Maybe some of you guys have some input on the suspesion stuff?

**Captainfab** · 10-14-2018, 12:10 AM

The original springs will provide plenty of lift to clear 33" tires.

Moscowmule · 10-14-2018, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

The original springs will provide plenty of lift to clear 33" tires.

Thanks Cap i kinda thought that was the case just wasnt sure. After a bunch of looking and searching to find that they just dont have squat for lift options for these trucks i had just about figured i woiuld just put smaller tires on it. If you say 33s will fit im happy.
Also i need to get one of your powere steering brackets. And the break booster that i have came from a 73 k10 will your booster adapter work with that or should i just plan on drilling and mounting without the adapter?

**Captainfab** · 10-15-2018, 01:34 AM

No the square body boosters are NOT compatible with any of my booster brackets. Those have the factory mounting brackets riveted to them. If you must use that booster you will have to drill holes. Just be aware that in doing so, it really is not installed correctly.

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Originally Posted by Moscowmule

Thanks Cap i kinda thought that was the case just wasnt sure. After a bunch of looking and searching to find that they just dont have squat for lift options for these trucks i had just about figured i woiuld just put smaller tires on it. If you say 33s will fit im happy.
Also i need to get one of your powere steering brackets. And the break booster that i have came from a 73 k10 will your booster adapter work with that or should i just plan on drilling and mounting without the adapter?

Moscowmule · 10-15-2018, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

No the square body boosters are NOT compatible with any of my booster brackets. Those have the factory mounting brackets riveted to them. If you must use that booster you will have to drill holes. Just be aware that in doing so, it really is not installed correctly.

What booster do i need then its a ways down the road yet but i can keep an eye out for the right one if i knew what i was looking for.
Also can you send me whatever payment info you have for your steeing bracket i know for sure i need one of those soon thanks
Bill

Moscowmule · 10-15-2018, 07:06 AM

Any of you guys that may live around the Gallatin Valley Mt im going to be getting rid of some stuff free to a good home 64 k10 front end and rearend also have some rear leafs heavy duty that are like new anyway just throwing it out there. If you are local you know how bad our junk yard sucks ive got more stuff in my back yard than they do

Moscowmule · 10-15-2018, 07:09 AM

I will also have a cab to get rid of in the future that may have some value to somebody when im finished with it i dont want anymoney for any of my stuff but im not wanting to have to ship it or haul it

**Captainfab** · 10-16-2018, 12:43 AM

In addition to those boosters mentioned in post #1 of the for sale thread,m there is a larger list in post #183 on page 8. A more complete list including part numbers is included with every booster bracket.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=339081

I will send you a PM with ordering and payment info. I do combine shipping, so it is more cost effective to order multiple parts at the same time. Will you need just the steering box adapter plate, ot do you also need the tube and flange?

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Originally Posted by Moscowmule

What booster do i need then its a ways down the road yet but i can keep an eye out for the right one if i knew what i was looking for.
Also can you send me whatever payment info you have for your steeing bracket i know for sure i need one of those soon thanks
Bill

Moscowmule · 10-17-2018, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

In addition to those boosters mentioned in post #1 of the for sale thread,m there is a larger list in post #183 on page 8. A more complete list including part numbers is included with every booster bracket.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=339081

I will send you a PM with ordering and payment info. I do combine shipping, so it is more cost effective to order multiple parts at the same time. Will you need just the steering box adapter plate, ot do you also need the tube and flange?

i think i was planning to use the ujoint type set up get rid of the rag joint kinda like how Attote did his 64 k10 with your steering adapter.

LT7A · 10-20-2018, 04:09 PM

Moscow, you're sure giving that thing the treatment. Was the undercoat on the frame meant to protect it from chipping? Looks nice. Are going to scrape it off where things bolt to it?

10-08-2018, 08:41 AM	#51
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule i used the cheapest sponge type brush and cheap plastic pans no need to cleanup just chuck em in the can

10-08-2018, 08:42 AM	#52
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule these type of brushes worked great for getting in all the little nooks and crannies

10-08-2018, 08:47 AM	#53
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule

10-08-2018, 08:48 AM	#54
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule por 15 2 coats complete took about 1.5 qts

10-08-2018, 08:56 AM	#55
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule my next step was applying a perma tex brand rubberized undercoat to the frame i think it turned out awsome looking had a freind use it on his project and it still looks great 5 years old i hope it last as well on mine. I did 2 coats of that as well it goes on easy although it is a bit messy with overspray cover anything around that you dont want it on

10-08-2018, 09:21 AM	#56
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule Attachment 1827674 Attachment 1827674

10-08-2018, 09:24 AM	#57
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule

10-11-2018, 02:36 PM	#58
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule this was my right side motor mount pretty custom i dont think it was original

10-11-2018, 02:43 PM	#59
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule these are the 2 most forward body mount brackets not sure what they are called but i need to find a couple some here

10-11-2018, 02:51 PM	#60
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule slightly better pictures of the painted frame

10-11-2018, 03:17 PM	#61
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 974	Re: building a mule would love to have that truck ... nice score ... __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

10-12-2018, 11:12 PM	#62
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: building a mule looking good! what are the dimensions of the shop? __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

10-13-2018, 07:25 AM	#65
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule I spent a bunch of time with my local tire shop mechanic trying to figure out lift options and got absolutly nowhere except a free set of rear leaf springs that are heavy duty and almost new. Probably wont even use them. All i want to be able to do is stick some 33s on the truck with no rubbing or bumping.

10-13-2018, 07:30 AM	#66
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule My goal was to have the wheels and tires under the frame by the end of the year but my fishing season is going really slow right now probably wont even be back to montana till mid november which happens to be rt in the middle of bird hunting. so not being sure how im going to work out the suspension and running short on time might not get to it till spring. Maybe some of you guys have some input on the suspesion stuff?

10-14-2018, 12:10 AM	#67
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: building a mule The original springs will provide plenty of lift to clear 33" tires. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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10-15-2018, 07:06 AM	#71
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule Any of you guys that may live around the Gallatin Valley Mt im going to be getting rid of some stuff free to a good home 64 k10 front end and rearend also have some rear leafs heavy duty that are like new anyway just throwing it out there. If you are local you know how bad our junk yard sucks ive got more stuff in my back yard than they do

10-15-2018, 07:09 AM	#72
Moscowmule Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: bozeman mt Posts: 131	Re: building a mule I will also have a cab to get rid of in the future that may have some value to somebody when im finished with it i dont want anymoney for any of my stuff but im not wanting to have to ship it or haul it

10-20-2018, 04:09 PM	#75
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: building a mule Moscow, you're sure giving that thing the treatment. Was the undercoat on the frame meant to protect it from chipping? Looks nice. Are going to scrape it off where things bolt to it?

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