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CowboyProtectionUnit · 06-10-2011, 12:19 AM

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bguild · 06-10-2011, 11:14 AM

Question on the tailgate mod.. What cables did you buy? are they all the same or did you buy a certain years cables? I might do that mod soon.
Thanks

Primered_69 · 06-10-2011, 11:39 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...talgate+cables

says to use cables for the Dakota 1987-2004

bguild · 06-10-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primered_69

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...talgate+cables

says to use cables for the Dakota 1987-2004

Thanks.. I actually read the post wrong.. I was thinking the two bolts only were from the dakota.. I am little slow this am.

yuccales · 06-10-2011, 04:00 PM

One of the best things I did to the old truck was make the plate thats above my radiator. I dropped a wrench one time and it went between the radiator and the radiator support and poked a hole into one of the tubes. The piece of aluminum was free, can of paint was a couple of bucks. It makes a great shelf to put qts. of oil and a filter on. I did snag the under hood light for free from my buddies wrecked mid 90s chevy truck.

C20-67_N_MO · 06-10-2011, 04:23 PM

Also subscribed.

Great tips guys!

68handmedown · 06-12-2011, 06:37 PM

Went to a local swap meet scored a factory am stereo with the deluxe knobs and 90's center caps to go on my 72 6-lug rallye wheels for 50 bucks. The radio is mint and it works. Best 50 bucks spent so far.

Andy4639 · 06-12-2011, 07:19 PM

I picked these up while in a yard along with electric jug. Less than $50.00 in all of it and I get a complete windshield wash now.

The jug is on the drivers side fender now.

Had to put the shooters in a boiling pot of water with vise grips to make them soft enough to confirm to the wiper arm.

oldblue1968chevy · 06-12-2011, 08:03 PM

Coool!! It attaches to the wiper arm?..

Andy4639 · 06-12-2011, 09:43 PM

The plastic clips to them if the right amount of heat is applied. I used vise grips to hold them over night while it cooled off.

BMERDOC · 06-21-2011, 11:39 PM

Headlight relays, ebrake "brake" light, dome light door pins, painting inside of cluster and adding LEDs are all on the top of my "mod" list.

My own? Add a ground circuit to the rear lights, paint the rear lamp buckets with rattle can chrome and replace the 1157's with 2057's. Adds alot of brightness and will make me feel better when the kids are criusin with me !

oldblue1968chevy · 06-22-2011, 12:03 AM

headlight relays are definitely up there if you EVER drive at night

dmartin1 · 06-22-2011, 04:16 AM

now THIS is an amazing thread!
i basically built my truck with all under 50$ mods except drivetrain.haha

one could do so many things with cheap items its crazy,love custom........im tinkering with making a new look on the radiator overflow bottle bracket.

bend aluminum sheetmetal around it nicely and screw it on in the back with chrome screws.polish the aluminum.

**RenoKeene** · 06-22-2011, 01:05 PM

I redid my door panels and consol for about $50
Turned out pretty good I think.

VA72C10 · 06-22-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I redid my door panels and consol for about $50
Turned out pretty good I think.

Definitely. Nice work!

dougminton · 06-22-2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I redid my door panels and consol for about $50
Turned out pretty good I think.

Wow, Big difference.

dmartin1 · 06-22-2011, 04:46 PM

wow those panels and console look amazing!

if you could, whats the process on how you went about re-finishing them?

i did mine in my 78 but just sprayed em with vinyl dye and a clear.

70BLAZERX2 · 06-29-2011, 08:58 PM

Get a HEI distributor advance curve kit...change it to the lightest springs in the kit and get a 1977 corvette vacuum advance unit.

These 2 will cost about $35 and will gain use about 15 horsepower out of your smallblock with about 30 minutes to put them in...and you will feel the difference it will make..Under $50

If you have a factory posi rear end and it is chattering while driving at low speeds..you simply need to find an empty parking lot..and do 4 figure "8's"
with the wheel lock to lock..2 to the left and 2 to the right..

This will scuff the clutches in the posi and work fresh gear oil into them..problem will be gone..and best of all its free...no money needed..

VA72C10 · 06-22-2011, 11:17 PM

Nice touch on those panels! I'm sure that was quite a bit of taping

Console looks nice too! Good job!

cjohnson6772 · 06-26-2011, 11:34 PM

Sorry guys but I'm not ready to let this thread die yet

so we get a late night bump back up top

Bad70sbchevy · 06-26-2011, 11:48 PM

Painted rims for around $15 with some Metalcast rattle can.

hatred · 06-26-2011, 11:55 PM

How is the headlight relay done and what parts are needed?

Thanks,

Tony

oldblue1968chevy · 06-27-2011, 12:25 AM

10 guage hot wire 2 5 prong bosch relays big ground wire connectors

ah leme find the thread

oldblue1968chevy · 06-27-2011, 12:29 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=182351

67_C-30 · 06-27-2011, 12:56 AM

Glove box door mod I did for about $40.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299203

06-10-2011, 12:19 AM	#1
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06-10-2011, 11:14 AM	#2
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Question on the tailgate mod.. What cables did you buy? are they all the same or did you buy a certain years cables? I might do that mod soon. Thanks __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED

06-10-2011, 11:39 AM	#3
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...talgate+cables says to use cables for the Dakota 1987-2004 __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together) Last edited by Primered_69; 06-10-2011 at 11:40 AM.

06-10-2011, 04:00 PM	#5
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,602	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) One of the best things I did to the old truck was make the plate thats above my radiator. I dropped a wrench one time and it went between the radiator and the radiator support and poked a hole into one of the tubes. The piece of aluminum was free, can of paint was a couple of bucks. It makes a great shelf to put qts. of oil and a filter on. I did snag the under hood light for free from my buddies wrecked mid 90s chevy truck. Attached Images Last edited by yuccales; 06-11-2011 at 10:56 AM. Reason: lost pic.

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C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Also subscribed. Great tips guys! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

06-12-2011, 06:37 PM	#7
68handmedown Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Moxee, WA Posts: 10	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Went to a local swap meet scored a factory am stereo with the deluxe knobs and 90's center caps to go on my 72 6-lug rallye wheels for 50 bucks. The radio is mint and it works. Best 50 bucks spent so far.

06-12-2011, 07:19 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) I picked these up while in a yard along with electric jug. Less than $50.00 in all of it and I get a complete windshield wash now. The jug is on the drivers side fender now. Had to put the shooters in a boiling pot of water with vise grips to make them soft enough to confirm to the wiper arm. __________________ 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.

06-12-2011, 08:03 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Coool!! It attaches to the wiper arm?.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-12-2011, 09:43 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) The plastic clips to them if the right amount of heat is applied. I used vise grips to hold them over night while it cooled off. __________________ 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.

06-21-2011, 11:39 PM	#11
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Headlight relays, ebrake "brake" light, dome light door pins, painting inside of cluster and adding LEDs are all on the top of my "mod" list. My own? Add a ground circuit to the rear lights, paint the rear lamp buckets with rattle can chrome and replace the 1157's with 2057's. Adds alot of brightness and will make me feel better when the kids are criusin with me !

06-22-2011, 12:03 AM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) headlight relays are definitely up there if you EVER drive at night __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-22-2011, 04:16 AM	#13
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) now THIS is an amazing thread! i basically built my truck with all under 50$ mods except drivetrain.haha one could do so many things with cheap items its crazy,love custom........im tinkering with making a new look on the radiator overflow bottle bracket. bend aluminum sheetmetal around it nicely and screw it on in the back with chrome screws.polish the aluminum. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

06-22-2011, 01:05 PM	#14
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) I redid my door panels and consol for about $50 Turned out pretty good I think. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

06-22-2011, 04:46 PM	#17
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) wow those panels and console look amazing! if you could, whats the process on how you went about re-finishing them? i did mine in my 78 but just sprayed em with vinyl dye and a clear. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

06-29-2011, 08:58 PM	#18
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,311	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Get a HEI distributor advance curve kit...change it to the lightest springs in the kit and get a 1977 corvette vacuum advance unit. These 2 will cost about $35 and will gain use about 15 horsepower out of your smallblock with about 30 minutes to put them in...and you will feel the difference it will make..Under $50 If you have a factory posi rear end and it is chattering while driving at low speeds..you simply need to find an empty parking lot..and do 4 figure "8's" with the wheel lock to lock..2 to the left and 2 to the right.. This will scuff the clutches in the posi and work fresh gear oil into them..problem will be gone..and best of all its free...no money needed..



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06-22-2011, 11:17 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Nice touch on those panels! I'm sure that was quite a bit of taping Console looks nice too! Good job! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-26-2011, 11:34 PM	#20
cjohnson6772 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC Posts: 666	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Sorry guys but I'm not ready to let this thread die yet so we get a late night bump back up top

06-26-2011, 11:48 PM	#21
Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) Painted rims for around $15 with some Metalcast rattle can. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevrolet C-10 w/355sbc 2010 Silverado Daily Driver 1971 Mercedes 280sl project car

06-26-2011, 11:55 PM	#22
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06-27-2011, 12:25 AM	#23
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) 10 guage hot wire 2 5 prong bosch relays big ground wire connectors ah leme find the thread __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-27-2011, 12:29 AM	#24
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=182351 __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-27-2011, 12:56 AM	#25
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