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Originally Posted by Low Elco
Looks terrific! I painted our exhaust with rust bullet and a brush. Looks better and might slow down the crust, what the heck. I can't wait to see it be a roller, are you gonna put the later PS in?
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I have always felt that painting the exhaust is a good thing because it'll slow down the corrosion that always occurs with the hot/cold cycling that exhaust systems go through. And yes, I am using the power steering box out of the '79 Suburban that I used for the suspension. I have already drilled the frame and fitted the box using one of Capt. Fab's adapter plates. I used one of Capt. Fab's power booster adapter brackets as well. I'm really close to doing the brake system, so I'll be posting up pictures of all the brake mods as well. I'm dying to see it as a roller, but right now, I'm waiting on my axles to show up from Strange. They say I should possibly see them some time this week.
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Originally Posted by CRGRS 66
Not sure how I missed this thread before... great looking truck, and great progress
love your innovative low cost, highly effective, methods
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Thank you for the compliment! I've owned lots of Chevy trucks, but ironically enough, I had never owned my favorite style (60-66) until now. I have been building this truck in my head for years. I really enjoy utilizing parts from other Chevy trucks and making it all look factory. I like hitting the wrecking yards, and love the challenge of trying to replicate an expensive mod with a minimal outflow of cash. The thread started out as a low-buck build (hence the name Cheapskate), but I have gone a bit off-track on some of the suspension mods because I want a safe, reliable truck that performs well. I have always felt that a little more money spent in the right areas pays big dividends down the road.