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Re: Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Step
That's great news to hear the steering issue is solved. I didn't realize that cross link could be a issue, I was worried about putting in the centerlink backwards when I did the suspension on the GMC. Thanks for everything Vic this weekend!, I'm also sure glad I know that shortbed bed side I have is going to fit without any issues. I've been worried since you had to cut on your inner bedsides.
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Help a blind guy out here. What's the difference in the pics?
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Re: Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Step
Notice how in the top photo, the tie rod is running underneath the idler arm. In the bottom shot, the tie rod is between the end of the idler arm and the crossmember. Don't feel bad, two front end shops (Chevrolet and an independent in KC) missed it and it took two days in a shop in Dallas before someone said, "Do ya think that crosslink is in backwards?"
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Ah, there's Waldo --> Ha!
I ran and checked mine and can see how it'd fit up either way. In fact, just the way the rest of the stuff kind of splays back (A-Arms, sway bar) it looks like that's the way it ought to be . Props to the eagle-eye that figgered that out and to Vic for humbly sharing that foo-bar with us!
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ha! we all do things like that. it keeps us Humble....
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Re: Crusty Rusty Leaky Squeaky 67 Step
Truck progress has been slow, to say the least. I did manage to get the hood and parts of the front wheel wells in Slick Sand. Amazing how much better it looks than the plastic patchwork. I had to take time off to repair two water lines on the TIG, but it's back humming again. Kathy has been patiently waiting for over a month for me to build the brackets to mount an umbrella for the deck. Seeing as how she's tolerated my truck activity for all this time, I figured I'd better get her project handled. Better safe than sorry.
And under the heading, "No good deed goes unpunished", the neighbor's kid asked me to air up the tire on his tricycle. Naturally, it had a tiny pinhole that turned into major blowout somewhere around 20psi. He's looking up at me like, "You just ruined my bike!" Frantically, I explained it was easily fixed, all that's needed is a trip to Target. So now it's in pieces on the bench. Dang!
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The hood looks awesome Vic!
I never did see a picture of the deck after you added the stairs, they look great. Sigh the things we get ourselves into trying to help others but at least it's a quick fix. |
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I think progress ha been pretty slow for almost all of us, with spring were all catching up on neglected stuff. Nice progress on the hood!
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Awww Maaannnnn... At least you got some house stuff done!
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Oil pickup tube for a yellow truck in that photo?
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Yep, fixing to post pics of the (almost) finished product on Chip's thread.
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I've been sidetracked recently and CRLS hasn't been feeling the love. Had relatives staying with us off and on for a couple of weeks and worked on the parts getter truck and an engine overhaul for the son of one of my buddies. The kid bought a 383 SBC stroker off eBay that was "new", broke in on a test stand and ready to drop into his '57 Chevy BelAir. Upon startup, the cam was already flat and continued to self destruct during the brief moments it actually ran. The company he purchased it from turned their backs on him and the outfit that installed it in his car quoted an exorbitant price to fix it. So, long story short, it ended up here. During reassembly, I found out the hydraulic roller I bought to go back in it was defective. Intake lobe centerlines on numbers 1 & 6 were 7.5 degrees apart, when they should be identical. Have been cooling my heels waiting for the cam manufacturer to issue a return authorization. So I'm in limbo in a manner of speaking. Don't want to return to bodywork until the engine is buttoned up, but need to do something.
So I've been doing some research on the forum regarding air bag installation. When Scott D. sold off his project parts and pieces to fund the purchase of an actual running truck, I ended up with his AccuAir e-Level system and Slam Specialties bags and mounts. Crusty is gonna get bagged! I've been perusing the Suspension forum and there are a few good pics, but I still haven't run across a beginning to end tutorial for '67-'72 trucks that includes good pics. Just need to keep digging, I guess. So that's what's been going on in my world recently. Soon as I get this mouse motor put back together and delivered, I'll be back on my stuff.
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Vic, I'm liking the "bagged" idea. Good luck on your sons motor, there's nothing worse than somebody that won't stand behind what they sell. I've got a buddy here that bought a 496 stroker short block and the guy that built my 427 finished everything else on the motor. He got it finished and put in his '55 Chevy, after about 800 miles the trouble started. All bottom end problems, bearings, main cap bolt broke, and of course you know what the metal particles did mixed with the oil. To make a long story short $6000 later he sat the motor back in this weekend. I'm not sure where he got the short block from, but they wouldn't stand behind it.
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Vic that is awesome about going bagged. I am on my phone so I can't copy the link easily but look up tcb-1 user and he has a great write up on a 69 air ride install. He also lives in Overland Park and probably could answer ques I need be. He is a great guy. Also provides great write ups and does stuff cleanly and the right way.
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Vic I'm loving that your planning to bag the truck now. If you have any questions or need any help let me know. You stated that you received the mounts with the bags from Scott so your already ahead of the game. It is pretty simple to get the bags mounted, especially in the front. The biggest pain is drilling out the frame for the airline fitting in the rear. If you plan on mounting the bags directly to the frame then you have some metal to drill through
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Thanks for the words of encouragement, guys. I'm sure I'll need your expertise as this progresses. Brian, I found tcb-1's build thread, but many of the photos were hosted by photo bucket and are no longer available. There are enough to get a feel for what he did, so I've bookmarked it for further review. This plan started out as a pair of rear bags with Schrader valves. Like everything I touch it morphed into ...well, something else.
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cool stuff, i like your shop, very nice n neat
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Wow - lucky you found that! Not many even take the time to check or adjust cam timing.
Anxious to see the bag set up Vic!!
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Darn Vic- you might send him a note I bet he could send you the pics. He is a great guy.
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That sucks to hear about the motor. Vic I do have those two inch lowering blocks that Keith was suggesting. I can bring them by anytime.
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That would be great, Scott, saves me making them!
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I'll trade you out U bolts too, the ones I have are for the two inch lowering blocks.
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