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**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-14-2003, 10:02 PM

Well I tried my first modification today. I never liked the ebrake handle on my 67 Panel, so I decided to modify the firewall to accept the foot brake. I think that it turned out pretty well considering that I have not tried anything like this befor. I just got tired of waiting around on the bodyman!! What does everyone think? We also updated the 67 Panel Project page to reflect the progress...

http://www.classicheartbeat.com/67_panel_project.htm

WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-14-2003, 10:03 PM

The two pieces side by side befor trimming..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-14-2003, 10:03 PM

Trying to fit it...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-14-2003, 10:05 PM

Whewwww.... Lots of welding to do....

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-14-2003, 10:08 PM

Lots of welding done...LOL

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-14-2003, 10:09 PM

Ground of and primered... Little left to do yet, but hey no Bondo...LOL

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-14-2003, 10:12 PM

last one

jose · 09-14-2003, 10:15 PM

Looking good Wes . How about some more details on the power steering box set-up [frame] .

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-14-2003, 10:23 PM

You mean how I altered the frame to accept the later model power steering gear? All I did was to heat the frame and take my 3 pound fist mall and indent it to fit. I also used a large steel rod for when I needed to be more accurate... LOL WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

dinnut · 09-14-2003, 10:29 PM

awesome.

DUTCHMAN · 09-14-2003, 10:38 PM

Hey Wes nice work.

I saw on the 67 Panel Project page that you used a quick ratio power steering box. Where did this came from or did you bought it new?

jose · 09-14-2003, 10:42 PM

Do you plan to do anything on the back of frame and the extra manual bolt hole ?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-14-2003, 11:30 PM

I haven't purchased the steering gear for it yet. I still need to figure out what year I will need. I think that the 82 and newer ones are the quick ratio ones. Ones I find out and purchase one I will publish the year. Jose, I am not going to do anything with the rear of the frame for now, other than to change the control arms. I have a bunch of stuff that I had powder coated that I will be installing. I don't know what you mean about the extra manual bolt hole.. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-15-2003, 12:23 PM

ttt

lukecp · 09-15-2003, 02:12 PM

Looking good

'67-'68 E-brake handles do suck...easy to smash your knuckles on them when rolling up or down the window.

*Randy70C-10* · 09-15-2003, 06:55 PM

Great job on the firewall, you don't need a bodyman.

09-14-2003, 10:02 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Made more progress on my Panel.. Well I tried my first modification today. I never liked the ebrake handle on my 67 Panel, so I decided to modify the firewall to accept the foot brake. I think that it turned out pretty well considering that I have not tried anything like this befor. I just got tired of waiting around on the bodyman!! What does everyone think? We also updated the 67 Panel Project page to reflect the progress... http://www.classicheartbeat.com/67_panel_project.htm 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 07:04 PM.

09-14-2003, 10:03 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	The two pieces side by side befor trimming.. __________________ 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 07:04 PM.

09-14-2003, 10:03 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Trying to fit it... __________________ 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 07:04 PM.

09-14-2003, 10:05 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Whewwww.... Lots of welding to do.... __________________ 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 07:04 PM.

09-14-2003, 10:08 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Lots of welding done...LOL __________________ 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 07:04 PM.

09-14-2003, 10:09 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Ground of and primered... Little left to do yet, but hey no Bondo...LOL __________________ 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 07:04 PM.

09-14-2003, 10:12 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	last one __________________ 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 07:04 PM.

09-14-2003, 10:15 PM	#8
jose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem , Oregon 97301 Posts: 1,796	Looking good Wes . How about some more details on the power steering box set-up [frame] . __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 SWB jose6772@yahoo.com

09-14-2003, 10:23 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	You mean how I altered the frame to accept the later model power steering gear? All I did was to heat the frame and take my 3 pound fist mall and indent it to fit. I also used a large steel rod for when I needed to be more accurate... 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

09-14-2003, 10:29 PM	#10
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	awesome. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

09-14-2003, 10:38 PM	#11
DUTCHMAN Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 363	Hey Wes nice work. I saw on the 67 Panel Project page that you used a quick ratio power steering box. Where did this came from or did you bought it new? __________________ 06 BMW 330d aut touring full option 83 Jeep CJ7 360 aut sold 71 GMC Suburban 67 Chevrolet C10 stepside 54 Ford F100 sold 49 Chevrolet coe 48 Ford f6 coe Strijen the Netherlands "NO MISTAKES NO PROGRESS"

09-14-2003, 10:42 PM	#12
jose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem , Oregon 97301 Posts: 1,796	Do you plan to do anything on the back of frame and the extra manual bolt hole ? __________________ 68 GMC 4x4 SWB jose6772@yahoo.com

09-14-2003, 11:30 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I haven't purchased the steering gear for it yet. I still need to figure out what year I will need. I think that the 82 and newer ones are the quick ratio ones. Ones I find out and purchase one I will publish the year. Jose, I am not going to do anything with the rear of the frame for now, other than to change the control arms. I have a bunch of stuff that I had powder coated that I will be installing. I don't know what you mean about the extra manual bolt hole.. 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

09-15-2003, 12:23 PM	#14
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	ttt __________________ 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

09-15-2003, 02:12 PM	#15
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looking good '67-'68 E-brake handles do suck...easy to smash your knuckles on them when rolling up or down the window. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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09-15-2003, 06:55 PM	#16
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Great job on the firewall, you don't need a bodyman.

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