67 C10 Z Bar help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dutchmanz · 03-19-2025, 02:10 PM

I have a 67 C10 that I'm putting together. I have a small block on factory mounts both engine and bellhousing. The truck according to the VIN is a factory V8. The engine and Z bar is from a 69 and has the factory ball stud mount still on it. My issue is the Z bar. The tube is 6-3/4" long not including the ball stud part and I have at most 6" from the engine bracket to the frame bracket. Was the Z bar in 67 different? I'm considering cutting the tube in half and making it about an 1" shorter, but I'd like to know for sure I don't have something wrong.

**Jason Banks** · 03-19-2025, 05:06 PM

Went and measured one I have 1967 C10 V8 truck

Tube is 5 3/8 long

lil hoodlum · 03-19-2025, 05:57 PM

The longer Z-bar may be for an inline 6 engine as the mounting point is further away from the frame.

dutchmanz · 03-19-2025, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Banks

Went and measured one I have 1967 C10 V8 truck

Tube is 5 3/8 long

Thank you. I've searched and never saw a measurement. Only that the 6 and 8 were different. Is that one possibly for sale?

dutchmanz · 03-19-2025, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

The longer Z-bar may be for an inline 6 engine as the mounting point is further away from the frame.

I have seen some say the longer was V8 and some say the shorter was so I didn't know for sure. Especially when I never saw a dimension listed on a verified part like Jason listed.

HalfBrit · 03-19-2025, 07:29 PM

I just measured my z-bar at 6-3/4". Factory 307/3 spd '70 C10

**Jason Banks** · 03-19-2025, 07:32 PM

PM Me your address and I'll ship it to you tomorrow.

HalfBrit · 03-19-2025, 07:35 PM

Wasn't the 67-68 frame rail wider through that area? That might explain the difference

dutchmanz · 03-19-2025, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HalfBrit

Wasn't the 67-68 frame rail wider through that area? That might explain the difference

I think it was wider on its inner dimension only because it wasn’t cut out for clearance. That could still be a possibility. I know the z bar I have came out of a 69 V8 truck that I converted to a big block automatic. I always see them listed as fitting 67-72 but now I’m seeing discrepancies.

lil hoodlum · 03-20-2025, 04:32 AM

Both of my 68's are small block motors and manual transmission. I'll measure both of them tomorrow and report back.

The V8 engine is wider than an inline 6, therefor the Z-bar is shorter on the V8.

**pjmoreland** · 03-20-2025, 01:34 PM

1967 was an oddball year for the SBC Z bar. It was the same as the inline 6 Z bar, frame bracket (inward with jog) and clutch pedal push rod (straight) that year. In 1968, the SBC Z bar/frame bracket/push rod design changed. The Z bar got longer, the frame bracket was flipped around the other way and made more square shaped, and the push rod got a dog-leg shape. Here's a thread on the subject:

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847345

dutchmanz · 03-20-2025, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

1967 was an oddball year for the SBC Z bar. It was the same as the inline 6 Z bar, frame bracket (inward with jog) and clutch pedal push rod (straight) that year. In 1968, the SBC Z bar/frame bracket/push rod design changed. The Z bar got longer, the frame bracket was flipped around the other way and made more square shaped, and the push rod got a dog-leg shape. Here's a thread on the subject:

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847345

Thank you for the Excellent info! Hopefully by next week I’ll have the correct z-bar installed and can confirm what does and doesn’t fit. I think my next C10 will be a square body! 🤣 This is my second 67 out of countless 67-72 trucks. Crazy how they changed so much between the years and options.

lil hoodlum · 03-20-2025, 02:58 PM

Disregard my information about the inline 6 Z-bar being longer. It is not, the longer bell crank or Z-bar goes with the V8.

Iline 6 motors have a different engine mounting set up amd uses the shorter bell cranks.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=bell+crank

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=bell+crank

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=bell+crank

72c20customcamper · 03-20-2025, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Banks

PM Me your address and I'll ship it to you tomorrow.

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**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-21-2025, 09:26 AM

A lot of the parts on a '67 are leftovers from the previous model run. In other words, there are a lot of "67 only" parts in the 67-72 model run.

**1970cstblazer** · 03-21-2025, 10:31 AM

Per the 1971 parts catalog:

3913127:

dutchmanz · 03-27-2025, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Banks

PM Me your address and I'll ship it to you tomorrow.

Big Shout out to Jason! He shipped me the correct Z bar (For Free) and I have a clutch linkage that feels like it works! Now I have to get the engine running to see if it will move on its own power since 1990.

**Jason Banks** · 03-27-2025, 09:06 PM

The timing was right. I had just taken that Z-bar off the 1967 I'm working on. The truck came without engine or trans, and I'm LS swapping anyway. I figured the Z-bar would just sit in a box for years, like so many other things.

Glad it worked for you!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-31-2025, 02:24 AM

Here's my solution to a '68 L6 Upper Clutch Rod. It's a length of steel rod [or iron] the machinist threaded on both ends for Heim Joints.
Works great. LMC stole my machinist's idea. It will be a lot cheaper if you fab it yourself. LMC's price is exhorbitant.

03-19-2025, 02:10 PM	#1
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 579	67 C10 Z Bar help I have a 67 C10 that I'm putting together. I have a small block on factory mounts both engine and bellhousing. The truck according to the VIN is a factory V8. The engine and Z bar is from a 69 and has the factory ball stud mount still on it. My issue is the Z bar. The tube is 6-3/4" long not including the ball stud part and I have at most 6" from the engine bracket to the frame bracket. Was the Z bar in 67 different? I'm considering cutting the tube in half and making it about an 1" shorter, but I'd like to know for sure I don't have something wrong. Attached Images __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 72 GMC Suburban 1500 Super Custom. White/Med Olive/White, Parchment interior. 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue 78 AM General M35A2C with winch, multifuel with C turbo, bobbed deuce on 47” tires.

03-19-2025, 05:06 PM	#2
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,787	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help Went and measured one I have 1967 C10 V8 truck Tube is 5 3/8 long Attached Images

03-19-2025, 05:57 PM	#3
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,801	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help The longer Z-bar may be for an inline 6 engine as the mounting point is further away from the frame. __________________ 1968 C10 327, 3 speed manual, LWB stock height daily driver. 1968 C20 327, 4 speed manual, LWB stock height custom camper with heavy duty leaf springs rear, 50th anniversary edition. Hoping to press into daily drive status soon.

03-19-2025, 07:29 PM	#6
HalfBrit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 148	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help I just measured my z-bar at 6-3/4". Factory 307/3 spd '70 C10

03-19-2025, 07:32 PM	#7
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,787	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help PM Me your address and I'll ship it to you tomorrow.

03-19-2025, 07:35 PM	#8
HalfBrit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 148	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help Wasn't the 67-68 frame rail wider through that area? That might explain the difference

03-20-2025, 04:32 AM	#10
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,801	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help Both of my 68's are small block motors and manual transmission. I'll measure both of them tomorrow and report back. The V8 engine is wider than an inline 6, therefor the Z-bar is shorter on the V8. __________________ 1968 C10 327, 3 speed manual, LWB stock height daily driver. 1968 C20 327, 4 speed manual, LWB stock height custom camper with heavy duty leaf springs rear, 50th anniversary edition. Hoping to press into daily drive status soon.

03-20-2025, 01:34 PM	#11
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 7,023	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help 1967 was an oddball year for the SBC Z bar. It was the same as the inline 6 Z bar, frame bracket (inward with jog) and clutch pedal push rod (straight) that year. In 1968, the SBC Z bar/frame bracket/push rod design changed. The Z bar got longer, the frame bracket was flipped around the other way and made more square shaped, and the push rod got a dog-leg shape. Here's a thread on the subject: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847345

03-20-2025, 02:58 PM	#13
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,801	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help Disregard my information about the inline 6 Z-bar being longer. It is not, the longer bell crank or Z-bar goes with the V8. Iline 6 motors have a different engine mounting set up amd uses the shorter bell cranks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=bell+crank http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=bell+crank http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=bell+crank __________________ 1968 C10 327, 3 speed manual, LWB stock height daily driver. 1968 C20 327, 4 speed manual, LWB stock height custom camper with heavy duty leaf springs rear, 50th anniversary edition. Hoping to press into daily drive status soon.

03-21-2025, 09:26 AM	#15
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 7,062	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help A lot of the parts on a '67 are leftovers from the previous model run. In other words, there are a lot of "67 only" parts in the 67-72 model run. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

03-21-2025, 10:31 AM	#16
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,500	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help Per the 1971 parts catalog: 3913127: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

03-27-2025, 09:06 PM	#18
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,787	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help The timing was right. I had just taken that Z-bar off the 1967 I'm working on. The truck came without engine or trans, and I'm LS swapping anyway. I figured the Z-bar would just sit in a box for years, like so many other things. Glad it worked for you!

03-31-2025, 02:24 AM	#19
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 8,115	Re: 67 C10 Z Bar help Here's my solution to a '68 L6 Upper Clutch Rod. It's a length of steel rod [or iron] the machinist threaded on both ends for Heim Joints. Works great. LMC stole my machinist's idea. It will be a lot cheaper if you fab it yourself. LMC's price is exhorbitant. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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