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**The Rocknrod** · 10-24-2017, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Glad to see you get this one back home! Looks really good!

Thanks I do like it.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-28-2017, 05:45 PM

Worked on the Booster and Master Cylinder, then fabricated the brake lines to the MC.

Then Installed the front and rear rotors and calipers, then took measurements for wheels (someday).

**The Rocknrod** · 11-27-2017, 12:31 AM

Working on the back of the cab interior, I'm going to make these in plastic and then cover them in automotive felt and Velcro them on. One pic shows the tabs that were previously welded to each side for the corner piece to pin to.

**The Rocknrod** · 11-28-2017, 12:59 PM

Got the brake pedal welded together, primered and hung.

**Joe Pass** · 11-28-2017, 01:20 PM

Nice work...........

**The Rocknrod** · 11-28-2017, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

Nice work...........

Well I can't hold a candle to your build but I'm trying with what I have, which aint much right now. Thank you.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-02-2017, 02:44 PM

So I was working on my tank vent yesterday and took pics. This is a under-bed tank, I forget who built it. Anyway I vented it having a consistent upward slope out behind the rear tires and used a padded tube clamp and the fender bolt to secure it. My next step is to secure it and the bottom there.

Indian113 · 12-02-2017, 02:56 PM

That looks Nice. Good Idea on the Vent, I'll have to keep that in mind when I get that far

**The Rocknrod** · 12-02-2017, 03:05 PM

Thanks. It comes off the rollover/vent valve. I'm currently looking for an end piece so bugs don't make a nice new home there, I think it's a motorcycle tank vent but I seem to have lost the link.
Oh here iot is but I'm not sure of the tube dia. on the vent. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1Pc-Gas-Fue...-/282526160717
I could use the 12 bolt axle vent, short piece of tube.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-81-GM-...hZxW2R&vxp=mtr

sixty4bigwindow · 12-15-2017, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Since my gauges were photosucked here they are:

Legitimately made my jaw drop when I saw this pic. No words to even express how awesome this cluster is! Very well done

**The Rocknrod** · 12-16-2017, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixty4bigwindow

Legitimately made my jaw drop when I saw this pic. No words to even express how awesome this cluster is! Very well done

Thank you, the best money can buy.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-17-2017, 07:08 PM

Okay I removed the bed mount fasteners one at a time and replaced them with shorter ones and now when the wood is installed there will be no big washers etc. in the bed.
I also got the bed center on the frame within 1/32" all around. Also made sure (shim) all four corners were square height wise.
Then did the same thing with the cab assembly.
So it's all squared up now.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-21-2018, 09:29 AM

Did I post that I got a 200R4 transmission for the build? I will have it rebuilt of course. Also have a steering box core.

**DPowers** · 01-21-2018, 11:04 AM

Sharp truck.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-21-2018, 02:18 PM

Thank you.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-25-2018, 10:08 AM

I took apart the steering box and cleaned the parts up. Man the casing took much work to get it down to bare metal. I watched a couple of videos on Saginaw power steering gear rebuilds and received a overhaul book for Christmas so I dove in. Painted the forging with Por15 and will top coat it Satin Black today. Wire wheeled the cover and end cover then clear coated them (aluminum). Figured out how I will put it all back together including the balls and did a test rebuild with the old parts. Will post pics when it warms up today.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-25-2018, 03:14 PM

This is actually fun.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-27-2018, 07:47 AM

Well the input shaft bearing and seals are too large in the Edelmann 7857 kit. So I called Orielly and have a Precision Power Steering Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal Kit
Part #28401454 - https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/p...rwd?q=28401454
picked up in the morning Saturday (today). I'll take the old seals and see if it's the same.
Well I learned the 77 and latter models of the gear box 7802644 have the smaller input shafts, like mine so thats some info I need to find a seal.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-27-2018, 05:00 PM

Okay here is the finished product. The part worked. Conducted all the torque tests the book required and it's ready. I guess I can install it on the chassis now.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-28-2018, 01:24 PM

Got in all installed today.

66C10LB · 01-28-2018, 02:36 PM

I really like what you have done with this truck! I'm following along. Just curious...is there no brake master proportioning valve needed in your case (or does it just not show in the picture that you took)?

**The Rocknrod** · 01-28-2018, 03:59 PM

I'm used to using one of these (Manual Bias Valve), I (personally) haven't had good luck with the GM type proportioning valve they sell now-days. But that's just me and I'm not needing the light so. . . Everyone likes what they like.

And of course these front and rear (4 wheel disc brakes):

**The Rocknrod** · 01-28-2018, 04:27 PM

Just in case anyone wants to know if CaptainFabs power steering bracket aligns the box to the column, I took a pic of the Steering wheel end. The round thing you see at the bottom is the input shaft of the steering box.

66C10LB · 01-29-2018, 12:59 AM

Quote...I'm used to using one of these (Manual Bias Valve), I (personally) haven't had good luck with the GM type proportioning valve they sell now-days. But that's just me and I'm not needing the light so. . . Everyone likes what they like.
Reply....
Makes sense, 64 stepper. Nice that you have manual control front to back. Thanks for sharing that info.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-30-2018, 04:41 PM

Conducted a gravity bleed on the brake system one caliper at a time today.

10-28-2017, 05:45 PM	#152
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Worked on the Booster and Master Cylinder, then fabricated the brake lines to the MC. Then Installed the front and rear rotors and calipers, then took measurements for wheels (someday). Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-27-2017, 12:31 AM	#153
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Working on the back of the cab interior, I'm going to make these in plastic and then cover them in automotive felt and Velcro them on. One pic shows the tabs that were previously welded to each side for the corner piece to pin to. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-28-2017, 12:59 PM	#154
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Got the brake pedal welded together, primered and hung. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

11-28-2017, 01:20 PM	#155
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Nice work........... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

12-02-2017, 02:44 PM	#157
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project So I was working on my tank vent yesterday and took pics. This is a under-bed tank, I forget who built it. Anyway I vented it having a consistent upward slope out behind the rear tires and used a padded tube clamp and the fender bolt to secure it. My next step is to secure it and the bottom there. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-02-2017, 02:56 PM	#158
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: New 64 Stepper Project That looks Nice. Good Idea on the Vent, I'll have to keep that in mind when I get that far

12-02-2017, 03:05 PM	#159
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Thanks. It comes off the rollover/vent valve. I'm currently looking for an end piece so bugs don't make a nice new home there, I think it's a motorcycle tank vent but I seem to have lost the link. Oh here iot is but I'm not sure of the tube dia. on the vent. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1Pc-Gas-Fue...-/282526160717 I could use the 12 bolt axle vent, short piece of tube. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-81-GM-...hZxW2R&vxp=mtr __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 12-02-2017 at 03:15 PM.

12-17-2017, 07:08 PM	#162
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Okay I removed the bed mount fasteners one at a time and replaced them with shorter ones and now when the wood is installed there will be no big washers etc. in the bed. I also got the bed center on the frame within 1/32" all around. Also made sure (shim) all four corners were square height wise. Then did the same thing with the cab assembly. So it's all squared up now. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-21-2018, 09:29 AM	#163
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Did I post that I got a 200R4 transmission for the build? I will have it rebuilt of course. Also have a steering box core. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-21-2018, 11:04 AM	#164
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Sharp truck. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

01-21-2018, 02:18 PM	#165
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Thank you. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-25-2018, 10:08 AM	#166
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I took apart the steering box and cleaned the parts up. Man the casing took much work to get it down to bare metal. I watched a couple of videos on Saginaw power steering gear rebuilds and received a overhaul book for Christmas so I dove in. Painted the forging with Por15 and will top coat it Satin Black today. Wire wheeled the cover and end cover then clear coated them (aluminum). Figured out how I will put it all back together including the balls and did a test rebuild with the old parts. Will post pics when it warms up today. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-25-2018, 03:14 PM	#167
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project This is actually fun. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-27-2018, 07:47 AM	#168
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Well the input shaft bearing and seals are too large in the Edelmann 7857 kit. So I called Orielly and have a Precision Power Steering Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal Kit Part #28401454 - https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/p...rwd?q=28401454 picked up in the morning Saturday (today). I'll take the old seals and see if it's the same. Well I learned the 77 and latter models of the gear box 7802644 have the smaller input shafts, like mine so thats some info I need to find a seal. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 01-27-2018 at 08:21 AM.

01-27-2018, 05:00 PM	#169
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Okay here is the finished product. The part worked. Conducted all the torque tests the book required and it's ready. I guess I can install it on the chassis now. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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01-28-2018, 01:24 PM	#170
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Got in all installed today. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-28-2018, 02:36 PM	#171
66C10LB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 204	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I really like what you have done with this truck! I'm following along. Just curious...is there no brake master proportioning valve needed in your case (or does it just not show in the picture that you took)?

01-28-2018, 03:59 PM	#172
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project I'm used to using one of these (Manual Bias Valve), I (personally) haven't had good luck with the GM type proportioning valve they sell now-days. But that's just me and I'm not needing the light so. . . Everyone likes what they like. And of course these front and rear (4 wheel disc brakes): __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-28-2018, 04:27 PM	#173
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Just in case anyone wants to know if CaptainFabs power steering bracket aligns the box to the column, I took a pic of the Steering wheel end. The round thing you see at the bottom is the input shaft of the steering box. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-29-2018, 12:59 AM	#174
66C10LB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 204	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Quote...I'm used to using one of these (Manual Bias Valve), I (personally) haven't had good luck with the GM type proportioning valve they sell now-days. But that's just me and I'm not needing the light so. . . Everyone likes what they like. Reply.... Makes sense, 64 stepper. Nice that you have manual control front to back. Thanks for sharing that info.

01-30-2018, 04:41 PM	#175
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: New 64 Stepper Project Conducted a gravity bleed on the brake system one caliper at a time today. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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