Project "Just an Old Truck"

[shawno72]

Why kind of a drop can you expect with that setup?
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[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Portmod7

Yeah, I could definitely support that decision!
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Me too, but my wallet can't !

Originally Posted by Justin36

Those are awesome!
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All PB stuff is awesome!

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Is that what we should expect to see next?

No, not in the budget right now. Maybe someday!

Originally Posted by shawno72

Why kind of a drop can you expect with that setup?
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Dave at PB says the mild coil over drop member should resemble my existing 4.5/6. The extreme drop member is very low, I believe the Blazer built by Hills R&C has that set up.
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[shawno72]

So your going with the extreme dropmember right?
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[67cheby]

so CLEAN !

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by shawno72

So your going with the extreme dropmember right?
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Not on these roads!

Originally Posted by 67cheby

so CLEAN !

I know right, I'm so jealous of who ever got the chassis in the PB pictures.

[67cheby]

i am sure it is under something cool already ! but yes i dig it !

[gdavis]

that is one clean and tidy truck you got there.

[CLW]

New to the board, great job with the truck! Really enjoying your posts, giving me some new ideas for my '67!
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[Cheeseman]

Newbie here too. This was a great read and inspiring to me for my 69 stepper. When I initially saw the pics I thought for sure it was bagged. I am static dropping mine for now and really like the stance yours has. great work! Did you end up getting the rear wheels centered or did I miss that part? Also, what 6" rear coils did you go with?

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Cheeseman

Newbie here too. This was a great read and inspiring to me for my 69 stepper. When I initially saw the pics I thought for sure it was bagged. I am static dropping mine for now and really like the stance yours has. great work! Did you end up getting the rear wheels centered or did I miss that part? Also, what 6" rear coils did you go with?

I am still working on centering the rear wheels, it will likely be done with a Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember. All of my drop components are ECE to include the rear springs. Good luck with your build, I look forward to reading a build thread on yours!

[C10_ustacould]

My power steering pressure hose started leaking about a week ago. When I looked into it I found the leak was coming from the sleeve portion of the 90˚ hose end that connected to the pump. I just used Summit brand hose and hose ends so I'm thinking they weren't up to the task. I did some research and found that Russell makes hose and hose ends specifically for power steering. I ordered last night so I hope they will arrive tomorrow and I can get it back on the road Saturday morning. Here is the parts list:

Quantities and Part Numbers:
3ea -6 to 90° hose ends (RUS-620421)
6ft of their power flex hose (RUS-632610)
1ea EAR-991947ERL -6 TO 5/8-18 (box)
1ea EAR-991950ERL -6 TO 11/16-18 (box)
1ea EAR-991955ERL -6 TO 16MM X1.5 (pump)

[Portmod7]

When I was doing the hoses for my truck, I noticed that KRC says to only use hose rated to 2,250psi, I didn't realize it had to be that high!

Went down to my local hydraulic shop and a buddy of mine fixed me up. He made up some crimped fittings and hose. It's not as perty as yours is going to be though!

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Portmod7

When I was doing the hoses for my truck, I noticed that KRC says to only use hose rated to 2,250psi, I didn't realize it had to be that high!

I didn't realize that either, kind of surprised the old one lasted this long!

Well, I built up my new power steering pressure line and it appears to be doing just fine. To quote Johnny Bench, "No runs, no drips, no errors." I also picked up my rear end, with fresh install of Richmond 3.73 gears and an Eaton posi.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

I didn't realize that either, kind of surprised the old one lasted this long!

Well, I built up my new power steering pressure line and it appears to be doing just fine. To quote Johnny Bench, "No runs, no drips, no errors." I also picked up my rear end, with fresh install of Richmond 3.73 gears and an Eaton posi.

Sweet!!!! Hurry up and get that installed. I need you to clear some calendar space so you can help me pull the "junky" motor out of my farm truck, .

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

I didn't realize that either, kind of surprised the old one lasted this long!

Well, I built up my new power steering pressure line and it appears to be doing just fine. To quote Johnny Bench, "No runs, no drips, no errors." I also picked up my rear end, with fresh install of Richmond 3.73 gears and an Eaton posi.

How do a person tell what gear they have in their truck. I have a 67 frame and the rear was a poss. But don't know how to tell the gears, it works great. I think I have found something here in all my swapping around with these trucks..

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by gdavis

How do a person tell what gear they have in their truck. I have a 67 frame and the rear was a poss. But don't know how to tell the gears, it works great. I think I have found something here in all my swapping around with these trucks..

Put the rear end on jack stands, put a chalk mark on the drive shaft and the tire. Spin the tire one revolution and count how many times the drive shaft turns using the chalk as a reference. This number is a rough estimate of what gear you have.

[Rusbuilt]

Nice!!!!

[gdavis]

I like your shorty step side. I also board here in Fl. on the west coast call nature coast. I am sure that you are going to make this truck a show stopper. I will be following your build.

[ChillWinstonC20]

I'll have to third the comment. I have always had a thing for the GNs. But given the option between YOUR stepside and that GN I'd choose your stepper. Very sweet

[1lo67]

Truck is looking Super Nice...

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by sourkraut

I agree but that grand national at the end would be a very close second for me. I love em both!

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

I have to agree with you on the grand national! those things are getting hard to find too.

Originally Posted by ChillWinstonC20

I'll have to third the comment. I have always had a thing for the GNs. But given the option between YOUR stepside and that GN I'd choose your stepper. Very sweet

The guy that owns that GN has had it since new, it is in perfect condition. Very nice!

Originally Posted by 1lo67

Truck is looking Super Nice...

Thanks!

[C10_ustacould]

I have the "waiting for a shipment from CPP" blues... I'd love to have my rear disc brake kit so I can install the new posi rear-end. Good news is, tomorrow is going to be a beautiful day to drive my truck to work!

[jmedero]

I found that when I need cpp stuff I get them from Scott's. he goes down there picks up the parts then ships them. I had my nova front and rear susp in 5 days!! I waited 5 weeks for my cpp drive shaft. Lol
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[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by jmedero

I found that when I need cpp stuff I get them from Scott's. he goes down there picks up the parts then ships them. I had my nova front and rear susp in 5 days!! I waited 5 weeks for my cpp drive shaft. Lol
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I talked with him, but I felt like my small order was an inconvenience to him so I just ordered from Jeff Norton. Well, consequently this evening, two weeks after I placed my order, I received a shipping notice from UPS. The brakes will be here... Thursday!!

So... we wait. Oh and ride around in the farm truck.

[C10_ustacould]

Getting started on the rear end swap, I have my master technician helping me!