CRGRS 66 – Winter Build Thread

[CRGRS 66]

Craigerrrrr is ready for beer now

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Well, I got a lot accomplished on my extra long weekend. It helps to have a friend in the shop who listens, kinda wish Humphrey would pitch in here or there though

In between playing hockey myself, coaching my kids team, and going to watch my step son's Junior "C" hockey game, I got the engine/transmission out, and the front suspension and steering ripped off. It doesn't sound like much, but this IS my first rodeo, so I am learning as I go. I hadn't planned on removing the cross member, but it seemed a good idea to get it off and get it sand blasted. Would have been a nasty, time consuming job to prep that for paint in place. It was remarkably easy actually.

Keep up the great work, looks and sounds like you are having as much fun with your build as I am with mine...

[MARTYZ]

Looking good CRGRS. little late getting on board just found your thread.For your first rodeo you are motoring along like a pro.
Not far from Cambridge or Newmarket either,should find a show next summer we can all go to.

[jsdoyle]

Going to look great!
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[63sbssbbw]

The x-m should have holes for both
So, yeah that's kind of strange.
Mine had a similar bend in it.nothing the BFH won't fix.
That framerail bow is different!
I assume the frame is square ??(+- 1/8").
It may interfere with your PS conversion plates(or not?),just something to watch for.
Looking good so far Craig
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[chad64chevy]

craig, the radiator support member being bent, i would guess the po might have put a tow hook there were the hole is to have somewhere to hook too, and bent it! the frame indent were the steering box was i wouldnt worry about it either! usless the frame is bent and you can take cross measurements to check that! i wouldnt worry about it, if you get the power steering bracket from captfab. and weld it in then that will be fine!! your truck is in alot better shape then some peoples trucks are, alot better then mine, lol!! anyways good to see some progress on the truck, have the other new parts came in yet??

[Captainfab]

That slight dent in the frame is likely from the bumper taking an impact, as the bumper brace is bolted to the frame in that area. If you can straighten it out, good, if not I wouldn't worry too much about it..As long as the steering box area is not bent.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

The x-m should have holes for both
So, yeah that's kind of strange.
Mine had a similar bend in it.nothing the BFH won't fix.
That framerail bow is different!
I assume the frame is square ??(+- 1/8").
It may interfere with your PS conversion plates(or not?),just something to watch for.
Looking good so far Craig
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Haven't measured anything, not too worried about either anomally.

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Keep up the great work, looks and sounds like you are having as much fun with your build as I am with mine...

I am, thanks!

Originally Posted by MARTYZ

Looking good CRGRS. little late getting on board just found your thread.For your first rodeo you are motoring along like a pro.
Not far from Cambridge or Newmarket either,should find a show next summer we can all go to.

Welcome aboard, yes, we should figure out a show or two, maybe a cruise night or two as well.

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

craig, the radiator support member being bent, i would guess the po might have put a tow hook there were the hole is to have somewhere to hook too, and bent it! the frame indent were the steering box was i wouldnt worry about it either! usless the frame is bent and you can take cross measurements to check that! i wouldnt worry about it, if you get the power steering bracket from captfab. and weld it in then that will be fine!! your truck is in alot better shape then some peoples trucks are, alot better then mine, lol!! anyways good to see some progress on the truck, have the other new parts came in yet??

Chadwick, be patient Mr.

Originally Posted by Captainfab

That slight dent in the frame is likely from the bumper taking an impact, as the bumper brace is bolted to the frame in that area. If you can straighten it out, good, if not I wouldn't worry too much about it..As long as the steering box area is not bent.

Thanks Captain, still debating on what to do about power steering

[CRGRS 66]

I was expecting my CPP goods yesterday, but the truck was delayed. Figured it would be next Tuesday, but low and behold there it was today. Very exciting... cardboard boxes and all you know Anyway, front and rear sway bars, 2.5" drop spindles, rotors, calipers, hardware, booster/MC/Prop Valve, hoses, 2" drop springs and matching shocks. Going to leave this stuff in the boxes until I am ready for it

[CRGRS 66]

I am considering this steering box from Truck Shop, what do you guys think... (especially you captain) Not having much luck finding a used one in a wrecking yard north of the 49th, and bringing stuff up from the good old USA would prove especially difficult from a wrecking yard.

[jsdoyle]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

I was expecting my CPP goods yesterday, but the truck was delayed. Figured it would be next Tuesday, but low and behold there it was today. Very exciting... cardboard boxes and all you know Anyway, front and rear sway bars, 2.5" drop spindles, rotors, calipers, hardware, booster/MC/Prop Valve, hoses, 2" drop springs and matching shocks. Going to leave this stuff in the boxes until I am ready for it

Oooh! Nice! Early Christmas!
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[Ta2Don]

Gotta love those hidden surprises!
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[MARTYZ]

CRGR, Can probably find you a replacement if you like, few donor trucks around up here, Doug Currie at Markdale Salvage, Markdale Ont. would have one for sure. Let me know if I can help you out.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by MARTYZ

CRGR, Can probably find you a replacement if you like, few donor trucks around up here, Doug Currie at Markdale Salvage, Markdale Ont. would have one for sure. Let me know if I can help you out.

That would be awesome! Thanks for the offer! I am looking at it a bit closer and thinking that repairing this one may not be the best idea. If you would check on that and let me know I could pay for it over the phone and ship it using my company's PURO account (passenger side).

[MARTYZ]

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

That would be awesome! Thanks for the offer! I am looking at it a bit closer and thinking that repairing this one may not be the best idea. If you would check on that and let me know I could pay for it over the phone and ship it using my company's PURO account (passenger side).

Will do, see what I can come up with probably get back to you first of the week,New grand daughter arrived today so have some family visiting to do.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by MARTYZ

CRGR, Can probably find you a replacement if you like, few donor trucks around up here, Doug Currie at Markdale Salvage, Markdale Ont. would have one for sure. Let me know if I can help you out.

Both of mine are outside waiting to go to the boneyard...(I did the front end swap for the disc brakes)
Not sure what the shipping would be on them, but you are welcome to them.

[Snowbound]

I can't believe there are no good wrecking yards around there. The pick and pull here is littered with '73-87 trucks and vans. A few older ones show up once in a while too.

I'd ship one to you, but it would get pretty pricey!

Brian
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[chad64chevy]

craigerr, i would replace that lower control arm! happy late thanksgiving, if last month was halloween for us, what was it for you, eh??? lol!! keep the progress coming i need some motovation, well that an good weather, lol!!

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Both of mine are outside waiting to go to the boneyard...(I did the front end swap for the disc brakes)
Not sure what the shipping would be on them, but you are welcome to them.

Thanks but the other issue is customs. sounds like MARTYZ may be able to fix me up, he is less than 2 hours from me, could always head his way after work one day.

Originally Posted by Snowbound

I can't believe there are no good wrecking yards around there. The pick and pull here is littered with '73-87 trucks and vans. A few older ones show up once in a while too.
I'd ship one to you, but it would get pretty pricey!
Brian
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There aren't any in my direct vicinity, everyone in the busy part of south western Ontario crushes anything that they can't make a quick buck on.

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

craigerr, i would replace that lower control arm! happy late thanksgiving, if last month was halloween for us, what was it for you, eh??? lol!! keep the progress coming i need some motovation, well that an good weather, lol!!

I agree, and I will, thanks Chad... April Fools maybe????

[Alan's Classic]

Hey, it's progress!!

[CRGRS 66]

An immense thank you to my new best friend MARTYZ!! Thank you Marty Zeee for sending me the control arm!!! Hope to have some garage time tomorrow, and maybe a bit through out the week as well.

[McMurphy]

Congrats on the control arm!!
I try not to hesitate to send out stuff to guys who need it, if I have what they want and I am not going to use.
In return each one has sent me something I needed !!

Point is, gotta love this board and the great people that come here !!

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Congrats on the control arm!!
I try not to hesitate to send out stuff to guys who need it, if I have what they want and I am not going to use.
In return each one has sent me something I needed !!

Point is, gotta love this board and the great people that come here !!

I Concur! I sent some mirrors off to a member in Texas and got a clutch pedal setup from a member in NC
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[MARTYZ]

What goes around comes around, that is what these forums are about, just a good bunch of guys with a common interest try help each other a little save time and money getting these old truck back on the road.

[63sbssbbw]

Good on ya Marty ,thats why I love this board.
For me
An fresh air box to PDXhall in Oregon
A pair of inner fender to cab mounts('63) to aerotruck in Quebec
steering wheel to Surrey BC.
Another fresh air box to Calgary(different board)
Just pay the shipping
I don't need anything.... YET..lol !
Like you said Marty "what goes around,comes around"
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