67 long box

[71Sleeper]

Set of new axles and bearings will probably run about $300. Could always see what a local shop would charge to rebuild the whole thing and they might have a used set of good axles that will fit. I would probably work with what I had versus buying another rear end and finding the same problems.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

Set of new axles and bearings will probably run about $300. Could always see what a local shop would charge to rebuild the whole thing and they might have a used set of good axles that will fit. I would probably work with what I had versus buying another rear end and finding the same problems.

If I lived in the US that would be the price but here in Canada its closer to 500- 600. Everything is twice what you guys pay. I going to try some other shops but it looks like new ones. I don't have a lot of money to spend being on disability.

[Metaldoc]

Just checked ECE and without delivery I'm up $515.00 with tax and exchange rate. Canada sucks for performance parts.

[trac209]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Just checked ECE and without delivery I'm up $515.00 with tax and exchange rate. Canada sucks for performance parts.

Canada sucks for buying anything to be honest. We've been getting screwed for decades and it's never going to get any better I assume

[71Sleeper]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

If I lived in the US that would be the price but here in Canada its closer to 500- 600. Everything is twice what you guys pay. I going to try some other shops but it looks like new ones. I don't have a lot of money to spend being on disability.

That really sucks didn't figure cost to Canada. Well it might be best to take a chance and purchase another used rear.

[Xeen]

Moser has very good prices on 5x5 conversion axles for the narrow 1965-69 rear end, $260 USD.
http://www.moserengineering.com/axle...spline-62.html

Also $260 for the 1970-81 5x5 stock axles.
http://www.moserengineering.com/axle...spline-30.html

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Moser has very good prices on 5x5 conversion axles for the narrow 1965-69 rear end, $260 USD.
http://www.moserengineering.com/axle...spline-62.html

Also $260 for the 1970-81 5x5 stock axles.
http://www.moserengineering.com/axle...spline-30.html

even at 260 it's 385 here before shipping. why

[Xeen]

Metaldoc with your fabrication skills you could make a killing in the custom car scene you should offer up your services locally and make some money off of your talent.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Metaldoc with your fabrication skills you could make a killing in the custom car scene you should offer up your services locally and make some money off of your talent.

Thanks man, I suffer from migraines daily, up to 8 a day and no one will hire an unreliable guy. I build my own for therapy but I'm always building something for friends . Just imagine if I had real tools what I could build.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Thanks man, I suffer from migraines daily, up to 8 a day and no one will hire an unreliable guy. I build my own for therapy but I'm always building something for friends . Just imagine if I had real tools what I could build.

See what you do is you say, "I take my time and it gets done when it gets done but it will be right when you get it back" and since you have less overhead than a shop you can charge less and do one car or truck at a time and guys can be on a waiting list to get their ride worked on, you can make it work.

[ripper70]

Nice job on the metal work! Another 1 SAVED to be back on the streets! I had alot of metal work on mine as well. Keep up the good work.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by ripper70

Nice job on the metal work! Another 1 SAVED to be back on the streets! I had alot of metal work on mine as well. Keep up the good work.

I'd say ya had some sheet metal repair and I'm just about ready to start reassembly. I had the ability to save it which helps. Thanks and the same on your build.
Derek

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Xeen

See what you do is you say, "I take my time and it gets done when it gets done but it will be right when you get it back" and since you have less overhead than a shop you can charge less and do one car or truck at a time and guys can be on a waiting list to get their ride worked on, you can make it work.

My waiting list already has a 1971 chevelle (wife, 1951 chevy coupe (oldest daughter and chevy HHR modified to her liking for the other daughter. Could be why I get the headaches living with three women

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by metaldoc

could be why i get the headaches living with three women

rofl!

[Advanced Design]

That looks good. I got a good chuckle on the fire alarm!

[Metaldoc]

It seems I'm done seaming after three tubes of seam sealer. Had left over white from drip guard and used it too. Now bed spray under the floor to sound deadened it and make it impervious to the rain and road crap.

[Metaldoc]

I forgot to mention how great my cab dolly system works. I can roll it around as well as roll it over to front or back. Made my job a whole lot easier.

[Metaldoc]

ready for paint tomorrow

[Sicksty8]

Looking pretty good!

[Metaldoc]

steering column disassembled and painted, wheel turned out great. Filled the shifter opening in the column and cut off the shift arms on the bottom so it looks like a factory floor shift. door hinges got a coat of blue as well.

[Advanced Design]

That is a really trick cab dolley stand. Any problems rolling it over on the forks so you can get to the bottom?

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

That is a really trick cab dolley stand. Any problems rolling it over on the forks so you can get to the bottom?

I put a set of C-clamps on the wheels and roll it over. Nose down on the floor or it rolls on the tubes without touching the body to the back side. The tubes rest on the floor but the body doesn't hit the tubes. I can tilt it to the nose and back myself but need a second set of hands to tilt backwards .

[Metaldoc]

bottom sprayed and almost ready for paint. One step closer

[Metaldoc]

crack repair and restoration

[Xeen]

That is a really pretty metallic blue.