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**basketcase** · 02-13-2008, 02:40 PM

I think Summit also sells that wheel as a Summit Brand. I have been looking at them too. Can't beat the price.

shifty · 02-15-2008, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard8971

Personally, I kind of like the "old" look of having the fuel fill tube in the cab.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=250995

(hint, hint

)

Richard8971 · 02-15-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=250995

(hint, hint

)

That's a pretty good idea. Welding the hole shut isn't my hold-up though. If I take the time to relocate the tank, welding the hole and painting is the least of my worries. After I get this thing back on the road I might toy with the ideas of front disc brakes, relocating the fuel tank and other upgrades.

I can always relocate the tank and then weld up the hole and repaint the left corner of the cab without fear.

Thank you for the ideas though, I will keep that in mind for my customers who may want options.

D

Richard8971 · 02-18-2008, 09:40 AM

I started getting the tilt in today and forgot my camera so I will have to wait till tomorrow to post pics. Found out that I need the lower part of the shaft as the one in my truck is a single piece and the tilt has a 2 piece shaft. Ugh...

D

Richard8971 · 02-19-2008, 10:55 AM

Ok, here are the pics of the tilt swap. Pulling the old column was a pain cause it was a single piece, not a two-piece shaft like the tilt. I like how the gray looks with the now black steering wheel. I also repainted my heater controls black to help make the cream sections stand out even more. Nice contrasts.

Hope you guys like...

D

toomanytoyz · 02-19-2008, 11:10 AM

Don,

Very Nice, Every Time i see your Truck it just make's me want mine more & more.......

Rick

Richard8971 · 02-19-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Don,

Very Nice, Every Time i see your Truck it just make's me want mine more & more.......

Rick

Thanks Rick, and I bet you want yours done. Tell ya what, once they are both finished we should enter them into a show at the same time just for fun. Would be an awesome road trip.

D

hotrod 80 · 02-19-2008, 11:22 AM

How well does the big steering wheel work room wise with the tilt ? I'm about to do a van conversion on mine . OH , and you have a very nice truck .

Richard8971 · 02-19-2008, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod 80

How well does the big steering wheel work room wise with the tilt ? I'm about to do a van conversion on mine . OH , and you have a very nice truck .

Thank you. So far it works good. In the nuteral position my legs almost touch the steering wheel (and I am not a big guy) so I can't imagine ever lowering it. There is plenty of room for it to go up though, which is why I wanted the tilt.

D

whatnow123 · 02-21-2008, 04:59 AM

Wow, this is a cool build, there is a ton of information you are sharing, which is awesome. Wish I would have found this before now that I'm almost "finished".

Anyway, can you let me know how you did your door panels? I'l really like to keep the look of the panel in some sort of fabric like that, but I'm at a loss on how to do it.

PhilaTruck · 02-21-2008, 09:01 AM

That is a beautiful project! You're gonna finish that in a year? It'll take me 10 to get that far. Nice work-

-Todd

Richard8971 · 02-21-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatnow123

Wow, this is a cool build, there is a ton of information you are sharing, which is awesome. Wish I would have found this before now that I'm almost "finished".

Anyway, can you let me know how you did your door panels? I'l really like to keep the look of the panel in some sort of fabric like that, but I'm at a loss on how to do it.

The door panels were finished in tweed. It forms to the contours of the door panel nicely. Spray some contact cement on the tweed and on the door panel and press the tweed into place. Covered up my beat up panels great!

I can't say that all materials will form that easily but tweed is almost made for that kind of work.

D

Richard8971 · 02-21-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilaTruck

That is a beautiful project! You're gonna finish that in a year? It'll take me 10 to get that far. Nice work-

-Todd

Thanks Todd. It helps that I know how to do the stuff myself and I have been really motivated to get it finished.

D

Richard8971 · 02-22-2008, 01:02 PM

Had a friend give me a power steering pump and started to install it today. It looks like I'm missing the adjusting bracket. I have to put in my power brakes next. I'll post pics tomorrow.

D

PhilaTruck · 02-23-2008, 06:32 AM

You have a good color sense. The gray column does really go with the tweed. I wasn't sure when you were writing about it, but in the pix, it looks great!

Richard8971 · 02-23-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilaTruck

You have a good color sense. The gray column does really go with the tweed. I wasn't sure when you were writing about it, but in the pix, it looks great!

Thanks! The first column I did in cream but then i realized that it was too much. The new color makes the accents in the cab stand out. I can't wait to start driving this sucker!!!

D

Richard8971 · 02-25-2008, 06:27 AM

I got the truck all color sanded and buffed today. Took it out and washed it but by the time I finished the sun was behind some clouds. So I pushed it back in and took a pic. I'm getting my transmission crossmenber on Monday and then I can get the drive shaft in. Hopefully not too much longer before I can drive it. Wait... haven't I said that before???

D

Richard8971 · 03-05-2008, 07:39 AM

I started building my automatic tranny crossmember over the weekend and rough fit it today. The ones I have seen on the internet seem pretty basic and I had some scrap 2" square 3/16" thick stock laying around as well as some 3/16" steel plate. I also got my starter today. I need to get my driveshaft down and get it shortened and then maybe by next week I can fire this sucker back up. I still need to hook up the 700R4 but it will be a big motivator to hear it running again.

I'll post pics tomorrow.

D

Richard8971 · 03-10-2008, 09:27 PM

A little update. I got the rear transmission crossmember built, painted and installed. I slid in my driveshaft and got a measurement of how much needs to be shortened. 2 1/2 inches by my calculations. I will take it over to the machine shop Monday. I also got my starter in and hooked up. I made sure the 700 was in park and hit the key really quick.... She wants to start.

I also got my 283 (I pulled it out of my 3/4 ton '68 parts truck. I'm still in therapy on this one, didn't the 307 replace the 283 in '68??? It's a 283 based on the block numbers) on a stand and I will start tearing it down this next week to see all that I will need to order for the rebuild. With the way gas prices are going, I want to build this motor as a gas saver as much as possible. High performance yes, but a gas saver as well. The 305 that is in there now is way more power than I need for crusing, so I'm sure the 283 will be a good motor. I posted a pic of the crossmember and the "new" engine.

I started getting my rear wiring hooked up so I can have taillights again. Not too much longer boys....

D

PhilaTruck · 03-11-2008, 07:23 AM

If you do an unrestricted exhaust, tall rear gears, RV cam and easy on the GO pedal, you should get 15-20, easy. Just don't expect too much out of the performance end, and you'll be happy.

Richard8971 · 03-11-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilaTruck

If you do an unrestricted exhaust, tall rear gears, RV cam and easy on the GO pedal, you should get 15-20, easy. Just don't expect too much out of the performance end, and you'll be happy.

Sweet, I was thinking if I can get 15-18 I would be pretty happy. The truck has an Eddlebrock (maybe... I think... it could be a Holly) carb and decent headers already. It has alot of geddy-up, way more than that truck really needs, or at least in my opinion.

D

Richard8971 · 03-13-2008, 07:58 AM

I got my driveshaft back from the machine shop today and got it installed. I also got my rear taillights working as well as the blinkers. I thought I would post a couple of pics of the driveshaft rework and the install of the rear transmission crossmember. I threw in one of the power steering pump for good measure.

D

camaro__thunder · 03-13-2008, 07:24 PM

wheres your torque arm

?

Richard8971 · 03-13-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro__thunder

wheres your torque arm

?

I'm missing that bracket. The guy who gave me the pump says that he has tons of brackets and stuff for chevy motors and will find me the correct one.

D

kyull67 · 03-13-2008, 08:18 PM

Your getting close! I'll bet you're really looking forward to that first drive.

02-13-2008, 02:40 PM	#126
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper I think Summit also sells that wheel as a Summit Brand. I have been looking at them too. Can't beat the price.

02-18-2008, 09:40 AM	#129
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper I started getting the tilt in today and forgot my camera so I will have to wait till tomorrow to post pics. Found out that I need the lower part of the shaft as the one in my truck is a single piece and the tilt has a 2 piece shaft. Ugh... D __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

02-19-2008, 10:55 AM	#130
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper Ok, here are the pics of the tilt swap. Pulling the old column was a pain cause it was a single piece, not a two-piece shaft like the tilt. I like how the gray looks with the now black steering wheel. I also repainted my heater controls black to help make the cream sections stand out even more. Nice contrasts. Hope you guys like... D Attached Images __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

02-19-2008, 11:10 AM	#131
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper Don, Very Nice, Every Time i see your Truck it just make's me want mine more & more....... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

02-19-2008, 11:22 AM	#133
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper How well does the big steering wheel work room wise with the tilt ? I'm about to do a van conversion on mine . OH , and you have a very nice truck . Last edited by hotrod 80; 02-19-2008 at 11:22 AM.

02-21-2008, 04:59 AM	#135
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper Wow, this is a cool build, there is a ton of information you are sharing, which is awesome. Wish I would have found this before now that I'm almost "finished". Anyway, can you let me know how you did your door panels? I'l really like to keep the look of the panel in some sort of fabric like that, but I'm at a loss on how to do it. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

02-21-2008, 09:01 AM	#136
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper That is a beautiful project! You're gonna finish that in a year? It'll take me 10 to get that far. Nice work- -Todd __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

02-22-2008, 01:02 PM	#139
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper Had a friend give me a power steering pump and started to install it today. It looks like I'm missing the adjusting bracket. I have to put in my power brakes next. I'll post pics tomorrow. D __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

02-23-2008, 06:32 AM	#140
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper You have a good color sense. The gray column does really go with the tweed. I wasn't sure when you were writing about it, but in the pix, it looks great! __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

02-25-2008, 06:27 AM	#142
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper I got the truck all color sanded and buffed today. Took it out and washed it but by the time I finished the sun was behind some clouds. So I pushed it back in and took a pic. I'm getting my transmission crossmenber on Monday and then I can get the drive shaft in. Hopefully not too much longer before I can drive it. Wait... haven't I said that before??? D Attached Images __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo Last edited by Richard8971; 02-25-2008 at 06:32 AM.

03-05-2008, 07:39 AM	#143
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper I started building my automatic tranny crossmember over the weekend and rough fit it today. The ones I have seen on the internet seem pretty basic and I had some scrap 2" square 3/16" thick stock laying around as well as some 3/16" steel plate. I also got my starter today. I need to get my driveshaft down and get it shortened and then maybe by next week I can fire this sucker back up. I still need to hook up the 700R4 but it will be a big motivator to hear it running again. I'll post pics tomorrow. D __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

03-10-2008, 09:27 PM	#144
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper A little update. I got the rear transmission crossmember built, painted and installed. I slid in my driveshaft and got a measurement of how much needs to be shortened. 2 1/2 inches by my calculations. I will take it over to the machine shop Monday. I also got my starter in and hooked up. I made sure the 700 was in park and hit the key really quick.... She wants to start. I also got my 283 (I pulled it out of my 3/4 ton '68 parts truck. I'm still in therapy on this one, didn't the 307 replace the 283 in '68??? It's a 283 based on the block numbers) on a stand and I will start tearing it down this next week to see all that I will need to order for the rebuild. With the way gas prices are going, I want to build this motor as a gas saver as much as possible. High performance yes, but a gas saver as well. The 305 that is in there now is way more power than I need for crusing, so I'm sure the 283 will be a good motor. I posted a pic of the crossmember and the "new" engine. I started getting my rear wiring hooked up so I can have taillights again. Not too much longer boys.... D Attached Images __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo Last edited by Richard8971; 03-10-2008 at 10:07 PM.

03-11-2008, 07:23 AM	#145
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper If you do an unrestricted exhaust, tall rear gears, RV cam and easy on the GO pedal, you should get 15-20, easy. Just don't expect too much out of the performance end, and you'll be happy. __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

03-13-2008, 07:58 AM	#147
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper I got my driveshaft back from the machine shop today and got it installed. I also got my rear taillights working as well as the blinkers. I thought I would post a couple of pics of the driveshaft rework and the install of the rear transmission crossmember. I threw in one of the power steering pump for good measure. D Attached Images __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

03-13-2008, 07:24 PM	#148
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03-13-2008, 08:18 PM	#150
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: '67 step-side replacement rear bumper Your getting close! I'll bet you're really looking forward to that first drive. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

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