Why do I always have so many left over parts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67ChevyRedneck · 09-09-2015, 10:59 PM

Title says it all...

**davischevy** · 09-09-2015, 11:20 PM

So you will have an excuse to start your next project. To use up the extra parts.

Actually, back in the nineties, When my dad and I were building these trucks regularly, my dad built a pretty nice 72 Cheyenne and I don't think he bought a new part.

Thorkle Rod · 09-09-2015, 11:22 PM

New front end ... Cool ............ what did you put in?

Extra parts..... I have a barn full of them mostly crap though but once in awhile I load up the truck take it to the swap and make a few bucks on them and have allot of fun and I am recycling right?

67ChevyRedneck · 09-09-2015, 11:32 PM

ECE 4.5/6 drop.

The control arms are getting reused and the 71/72 stock spindles are getting hoarded away...you know, in case I buy another 67-70 that needs disc brakes!

Front springs are still good original 1971 V8 springs. Will sell those locally.

I had to cut the back springs to get the bolts out. What a pain in the ass that was. I did the front end swap in a few hours before I decided to pull it back apart for a full rebuild. I was going to "wait" but I didn't like the amount of wiggle the UCA and LCA shaft bushings had, so my conscience got the better of me, even though it would have probably been fine. The back... wow... spent 3-4 hours per side, and that was without touching the rear shock mounts. No way I can get those out. Going to take it to a muffler shop I know and have them torch them out for a few bucks. I'm too scared to do anything back there (right next to blazer tank) but they didn't seem minding welding right next to it a few months ago when they did my exhaust.

Andy4639 · 09-09-2015, 11:39 PM

Because your use to working on that Stang! That's why.Ha!

67ChevyRedneck · 09-09-2015, 11:40 PM

Andy, you wouldn't even recognize my truck if you saw it right now...

Andy4639 · 09-10-2015, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Andy, you wouldn't even recognize my truck if you saw it right now...

I hope to see it Saturday!
With it lowered now it should look totally differant.

elkniks · 09-10-2015, 12:37 AM

Kinda hard to tell, but here are my leftovers. Everything that makes a K5 a K.

mike16 · 09-10-2015, 02:33 AM

because you live too far away and you dont use the classifieds

67ChevyRedneck · 09-10-2015, 08:15 AM

You're going to have to wait a bit longer to see it in person Andy. My suspension parts haven't come in yet. It probably won't be back on the ground until Sunday. I'll also be at the Clemson game on Sat. I wish I could go because I would love to win that spray in liner for my new Z71.

Andy4639 · 09-10-2015, 03:58 PM

Oh well! Next month at the picnic then maybe!

67ChevyRedneck · 09-10-2015, 04:50 PM

I will be at the picnic. I hope the truck is too.

09-09-2015, 10:59 PM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Why do I always have so many left over parts? Title says it all... Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-09-2015, 11:20 PM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: Why do I always have so many left over parts? So you will have an excuse to start your next project. To use up the extra parts. Actually, back in the nineties, When my dad and I were building these trucks regularly, my dad built a pretty nice 72 Cheyenne and I don't think he bought a new part. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

09-09-2015, 11:22 PM	#3
Thorkle Rod Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 27	Re: Why do I always have so many left over parts? New front end ... Cool ............ what did you put in? Extra parts..... I have a barn full of them mostly crap though but once in awhile I load up the truck take it to the swap and make a few bucks on them and have allot of fun and I am recycling right?

09-09-2015, 11:32 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Why do I always have so many left over parts? ECE 4.5/6 drop. The control arms are getting reused and the 71/72 stock spindles are getting hoarded away...you know, in case I buy another 67-70 that needs disc brakes! Front springs are still good original 1971 V8 springs. Will sell those locally. I had to cut the back springs to get the bolts out. What a pain in the ass that was. I did the front end swap in a few hours before I decided to pull it back apart for a full rebuild. I was going to "wait" but I didn't like the amount of wiggle the UCA and LCA shaft bushings had, so my conscience got the better of me, even though it would have probably been fine. The back... wow... spent 3-4 hours per side, and that was without touching the rear shock mounts. No way I can get those out. Going to take it to a muffler shop I know and have them torch them out for a few bucks. I'm too scared to do anything back there (right next to blazer tank) but they didn't seem minding welding right next to it a few months ago when they did my exhaust. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 09-09-2015 at 11:38 PM.

09-09-2015, 11:39 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Why do I always have so many left over parts? Because your use to working on that Stang! That's why.Ha! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-09-2015, 11:40 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Why do I always have so many left over parts? Andy, you wouldn't even recognize my truck if you saw it right now... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-10-2015, 12:37 AM	#8
elkniks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seaside,CA Posts: 142	Re: Why do I always have so many left over parts? Kinda hard to tell, but here are my leftovers. Everything that makes a K5 a K. Attached Images

09-10-2015, 02:33 AM	#9
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: Why do I always have so many left over parts? because you live too far away and you dont use the classifieds

09-10-2015, 08:15 AM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Why do I always have so many left over parts? You're going to have to wait a bit longer to see it in person Andy. My suspension parts haven't come in yet. It probably won't be back on the ground until Sunday. I'll also be at the Clemson game on Sat. I wish I could go because I would love to win that spray in liner for my new Z71. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-10-2015, 03:58 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Why do I always have so many left over parts? Oh well! Next month at the picnic then maybe! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-10-2015, 04:50 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Why do I always have so many left over parts? I will be at the picnic. I hope the truck is too. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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