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**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-25-2005, 11:22 AM

This is for project "Muscle Truck"... I need the factory brace that GM made to reinforce the frame at the steering gear. Email, pm, or call me toll free at 888-338-2502 with what you have... I need one so I can install it before my frame goes in for powder coating. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-25-2005, 03:28 PM

What's it worth to ya I'll go take mine off

J/K with ya WES, ttt for the afternoon folks

**tnblazerk5** · 10-25-2005, 05:22 PM

anybody got a pic of what it looks like ? i got buckets full of all kinds of parts and dont know what half the stuff is or if its even truck parts

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-25-2005, 06:00 PM

I tried to take pic's of mine, but for some reason black on black doesn't show up very well

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-26-2005, 12:23 PM

Got one!! Thanks everyone... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-26-2005, 05:00 PM

Could ya post a pic so I can save it for reference?

71jimmy · 10-27-2005, 03:13 PM

YEAH a pic would be great. I did not realize the first gens needed that. Only heard of it being a problem with '73 up. I think I just recently saw what you needed on ebay, and don't think it sold for too much either. Again, I didn't realize this is a prob for first gens so I didn't bid on it.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-27-2005, 04:16 PM

I will post a picture as soon as it arrives. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-29-2005, 12:28 PM

As promised, here is a picture of the brace. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-29-2005, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WES

As promised, here is a picture of the brace.

Thanks WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-29-2005, 11:24 PM

Your welcome!!!

71jimmy · 10-30-2005, 01:58 PM

Yes, thanks WES for posting that pic. Just like the one I saw on ebay awhile back, to bad I didn't know I needed it.

How serious a problem is it for the first gens? Again, I've only heard this is an issue for the later Blazers. Do you need it only because your building a "muscle truck"?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-30-2005, 02:40 PM

No, Actualy I don't need it for the engine size, my frame isn't even cracked. Although cracking is an issue with these trucks, that is why GM came out with the brace. I am powder coating this chassis and will be running larger than stock tires, so I am adding it as a little precausion. I do not want to have to mess with it anytime soon, so a little added insurance couldn't hurt at this point in the game. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Johns70 · 10-30-2005, 05:46 PM

my 70 jimmy has one of those, it looks original

**jerry moss** · 10-30-2005, 06:10 PM

can anyone explain why or how G.M. decided which 4x4s got the brace and which didn't. i've seen them only on 70-72 trucks but mostly blazers, i've seen trucks built at the fremont plant that did have them and trucks of the same year built at fremont that didn't have them so it's not a region specific thing. just curious if someone might have a logical answer. neither of my trucks have them originally but will have them when i'm done.

**Joesjunk** · 10-31-2005, 07:35 PM

So far I have only seen them on Blazers.

**special-K** · 11-01-2005, 08:04 AM

I`ve never seen a cracked frame on any 67-72 4wd.I wouldn`t say it was a problem.
Do these weld on?I ask because since it is a seperate piece,shouldn`t it be Powdercoated seperately?

**CUSTOM/10** · 11-01-2005, 08:18 AM

I have one on my 70 swb 4x4. It is a combo of both welded and rivited on.

Gary

teeitup · 11-01-2005, 09:03 AM

I had one on a 72 swb 4x4 I had, I got one out there on a 71 blazer right now, I think.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-01-2005, 05:24 PM

I have only seen them on Blazers myself, but have bolted and welded them to truck frames that were cracked also. The are both welded and bolted, or welded and rivetted so it can't be powder coated seperately. I will probably be running larger tires, so an ounce of prevention now is better than a pound of cure later..lol WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

6600DURAMAX · 11-02-2005, 10:16 AM

I also could use one of these braces, doe anyone else have one for sale, and what is the going price??

thanks

10-25-2005, 11:22 AM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 This is for project "Muscle Truck"... I need the factory brace that GM made to reinforce the frame at the steering gear. Email, pm, or call me toll free at 888-338-2502 with what you have... I need one so I can install it before my frame goes in for powder coating. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-25-2005, 03:28 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 What's it worth to ya I'll go take mine off J/K with ya WES, ttt for the afternoon folks __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-25-2005, 05:22 PM	#3
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 anybody got a pic of what it looks like ? i got buckets full of all kinds of parts and dont know what half the stuff is or if its even truck parts

10-25-2005, 06:00 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 I tried to take pic's of mine, but for some reason black on black doesn't show up very well __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-26-2005, 12:23 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 Got one!! Thanks everyone... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-26-2005, 05:00 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 Could ya post a pic so I can save it for reference? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-27-2005, 03:13 PM	#7
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 YEAH a pic would be great. I did not realize the first gens needed that. Only heard of it being a problem with '73 up. I think I just recently saw what you needed on ebay, and don't think it sold for too much either. Again, I didn't realize this is a prob for first gens so I didn't bid on it. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

10-27-2005, 04:16 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 I will post a picture as soon as it arrives. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-29-2005, 12:28 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 As promised, here is a picture of the brace. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:39 PM.

10-29-2005, 11:24 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 Your welcome!!! __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-30-2005, 01:58 PM	#12
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 Yes, thanks WES for posting that pic. Just like the one I saw on ebay awhile back, to bad I didn't know I needed it. How serious a problem is it for the first gens? Again, I've only heard this is an issue for the later Blazers. Do you need it only because your building a "muscle truck"? __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

10-30-2005, 02:40 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 No, Actualy I don't need it for the engine size, my frame isn't even cracked. Although cracking is an issue with these trucks, that is why GM came out with the brace. I am powder coating this chassis and will be running larger than stock tires, so I am adding it as a little precausion. I do not want to have to mess with it anytime soon, so a little added insurance couldn't hurt at this point in the game. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-30-2005 at 02:41 PM.

10-30-2005, 05:46 PM	#14
Johns70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A. Posts: 456	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 my 70 jimmy has one of those, it looks original __________________ 69 chevy short wide box project 70 GMC jimmy project

10-30-2005, 06:10 PM	#15
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,861	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 can anyone explain why or how G.M. decided which 4x4s got the brace and which didn't. i've seen them only on 70-72 trucks but mostly blazers, i've seen trucks built at the fremont plant that did have them and trucks of the same year built at fremont that didn't have them so it's not a region specific thing. just curious if someone might have a logical answer. neither of my trucks have them originally but will have them when i'm done. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

10-31-2005, 07:35 PM	#16
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 So far I have only seen them on Blazers. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale



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11-01-2005, 08:04 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 I`ve never seen a cracked frame on any 67-72 4wd.I wouldn`t say it was a problem. Do these weld on?I ask because since it is a seperate piece,shouldn`t it be Powdercoated seperately? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-01-2005, 08:18 AM	#18
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,810	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 I have one on my 70 swb 4x4. It is a combo of both welded and rivited on. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

11-01-2005, 09:03 AM	#19
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 I had one on a 72 swb 4x4 I had, I got one out there on a 71 blazer right now, I think. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-01-2005, 05:24 PM	#20
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 I have only seen them on Blazers myself, but have bolted and welded them to truck frames that were cracked also. The are both welded and bolted, or welded and rivetted so it can't be powder coated seperately. I will probably be running larger tires, so an ounce of prevention now is better than a pound of cure later..lol WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-02-2005, 10:16 AM	#21
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,112	Re: Wanted - steering gear brace for 4X4 I also could use one of these braces, doe anyone else have one for sale, and what is the going price?? thanks __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

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