72 Cheyenne Super Plain Jane

[Graham57a]

Thanks guys. I'm home for spring break but I don't have the money to do very much work. Tomorrow I will be tackling some of the body work on that tail gate, pictures will follow. One more thing, does anyone have pictures of how the stock shift linkage for an automatic goes together?

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by Graham57a

does anyone have pictures of how the stock shift linkage for an automatic goes together?

here ya go buddy....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368713

What tranny you gonna run??...I posted a thread awhile back on the difference between TH350 vs TH400 shift linkage....didn't really get an answer, so not sure if it makes a difference

[Graham57a]

Thanks Geoff. I got the part where it connects to the trans but the part where the arm connects to the steering shaft confuses me. It looks like the end of the rod is broken off and Idk if it came like that or if mine is broken.

[Dieselwrencher]

Bump for you so some one can get you some pics!

[JD'S 69]

Nice work

[67cheby]

very clean ! nice work

[Graham57a]

Thanks guys. Made a little more progress today, nothing to impressive.

[Graham57a]

Couple more

[Dieselwrencher]

Andrew, did you figure your shift rod issue out? I know some of the ones I've had looked odd where they were cut at the factory. Almost looks like they forced a shear to cut them fast or some thing.

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Andrew, did you figure your shift rod issue out? I know some of the ones I've had looked odd where they were cut at the factory. Almost looks like they forced a shear to cut them fast or some thing.

Still haven't figured it out.

[longbed67]

Looking real clean! Are you going to sleeve the rest of your coolant/ heater hoses to match the vacuum and upper radiator hose?

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Looking real clean! Are you going to sleeve the rest of your coolant/ heater hoses to match the vacuum and upper radiator hose?

I don't think so. That hose I used for the vacuum line and upper rad hose is really expensive. My dad had those pieces laying around his shop so he let me use them. The heater hose is gonna stay the original rubber for now.

[gcburdic]

Coming right along there Andrew....I can get ya a picture of my shift rod tonight buddy....might want to put some protection around that fuel line coming out of the filter to the pump just incase it rubs the frame...also, did ya think about painting that fuel line up to the carb to hide it??

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Coming right along there Andrew....I can get ya a picture of my shift rod tonight buddy....might want to put some protection around that fuel line coming out of the filter to the pump just incase it rubs the frame...also, did ya think about painting that fuel line up to the carb to hide it??

Thanks Geoff, I would really appreciate those pictures if you can get me some. I already know how the trans end goes together, I just can't figure out the end that connects to the steering column. The fuel line before the filter is lacking a clamp about two feet down the frame rail because I didn't have a 90 drill that would fit in there. So once I get that clip on it should pull that line closer to the frame rail and it won't move. Also I might redo that fuel line to the carb with stainless. I don't really like how this one turned out so I'll probably be doing another one.

Thanks for the compliments guys, I landed a really good job with a race team this summer so I'm hoping to have it finished by my sister's wedding in August. I finish exams May 10th so I'll be home for the summer after that. Stay tuned

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Coming right along there Andrew....I can get ya a picture of my shift rod tonight buddy....might want to put some protection around that fuel line coming out of the filter to the pump just incase it rubs the frame...also, did ya think about painting that fuel line up to the carb to hide it??

Geoff, did you get around to taking those pictures for me?

[Dieselwrencher]

Good luck with youe exams Andrew! And congrats on the new job for the summer!

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Good luck with youe exams Andrew! And congrats on the new job for the summer!

Thanks Ryan, I'm really looking forward to the job. I'm back at school now, time to be studious and keep working on my truck in my head

[longbed67]

Originally Posted by Graham57a

Thanks Ryan, I'm really looking forward to the job. I'm back at school now, time to be studious and keep working on my truck in my head

Props to ya for being able to go to school and leave your project at home! I cant wait to hit the shop for a little bit after class each day during the week!

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Props to ya for being able to go to school and leave your project at home! I cant wait to hit the shop for a little bit after class each day during the week!

I wish I had that luxury. I have to wait for holidays, haha. I'm going to be stuck in the garage this summer tho

[mcbassin]

Nice progress! Can't wait till I'm that far along. Keep it up.
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[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice progress! Can't wait till I'm that far along. Keep it up.
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Thanks man, it's been almost 3 years. Seams like its been 20. Should be done by August hopefully

[Graham57a]

Does anyone know how many pounds a stock height spring is? Front and rear if possible?

[Graham57a]

Little update, I'm headin to Monroe Wednesday evening to get a set of 73-87 rallies and hopefully I'll be stopping in Statesville to grab my seat from the upholstery shop. I should have pictures posted Thursday morning, stay tuned.

[longbed67]

I got 11.0 lbs on a stock height front spring... dont have any rears laying around to check.

[Graham57a]

Originally Posted by longbed67

I got 11.0 lbs on a stock height front spring... dont have any rears laying around to check.

Are you sure 11 lbs? What did you check them with, just curious. I would have thought they would be somewhere around 3-400