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Old 10-06-2017, 10:04 PM   #1
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1967 step side build!

Hello all! I'm new here but not to hot rods. I recently bought this 1967 step side with a 250 straight 6 and three on the tree. I drove it for about 3 weeks before the build started. First I ordered a power disc brake set from POL. I decided to go with 5 lug so i also ordered a rear axle kit from speedway. Since I would be in the rear end I replaced the open carrier with a Eaton unit and fresh bearings. I left the original 3:73 gears. I also ordered a CPP 5" rear lowering kit. I just got my upper and lower A arms back from powder coating and since they look so good I've decided to have the frame coated as well. So now I have to strip it down so I can get it to them next week. I also ordered a fuel tank from Boyd out of Florida. Now on to the pics.
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Old 10-06-2017, 10:17 PM   #2
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This is what I started with.
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Old 10-06-2017, 10:22 PM   #3
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These are the 12" power disc brake conversion kit I got from POL. I had them powder coat the calipers black. Great company to deal with.
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Old 10-06-2017, 10:29 PM   #4
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Can't really tell but this is the CPP 5" lowering kit. It came with shock relocation brackets, adj. track bar, shocks, and 5" lowering springs. I also replaced the trailing arm bushings.
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Old 10-06-2017, 11:57 PM   #5
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Re: 1967 step side build!

Wow! You have a great looking 67 too start with.

The lil' bit of the frame we can see looks pretty clean.
That sure is a alot to get it out, pc it and get it all back together without changing anything substantial and muffing up the pc. That wouldn't make anyone happy.

The disc brakes is a good idea in this day and age, just be sure your rubber lines too the calipers fit well and don't rub all over everything else.

Looking forward too seeing it lowered once its all back together.

You'll find a lot of info on here if you look around.
Certainly ask questions ive learned that can save ya some sanity or some dough for other cool parts.

Btw, I noticed in your pic the rear brake shoes are on wrong. The shoe with the shorter pad goes on the forward side of the backing plate.
The shoe with the longer pad goes on the rearward side of the plate.

Oh yhea, I'm a 67 fan. I dig all the one year only or unique stuff that the 67's have.
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Old 10-07-2017, 08:01 AM   #6
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Sharp looking truck for sure.
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Old 10-07-2017, 08:29 AM   #7
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Re: 1967 step side build!

Super clean looking stepper...she will look sweet lowered. Did you remove the trailing arms to change the bushings or just drop the arm down at the pivot point?
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Old 10-07-2017, 08:40 AM   #8
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These are the 12" power disc brake conversion kit I got from POL. I had them powder coat the calipers black. Great company to deal with.
Nice looking truck, keep us posted with the updates.
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Old 10-07-2017, 09:30 AM   #9
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Thanks all for the kind words! Good heads up midnight about the brake shoes I guess I missed that. I do have all SS brake lines but will watch my routing.

As far as the frame goes when I did all my rear end work I painted the frame. Then I ordered cab bushings and the new paint next to the old rusty frame was killing me. I could of taped things off and painted around them but that's half a$$. I plan on going with a sbc and 700-r4 with power steering so I would constantly be taping and painting. And for the $420 they will bake, sandblast, and coat frame. I'll have almost that much in time and materials if I painted it myself.

Bugz I stripped the rear frame totally apart to put bushings in.

I've got to temporarily mount a arms and rotor today so I can measure for my wheels. Going to run a 20"x8.5" riddler wheel with 4.5" BS. Anybody know what size tire to go with? I was looking at 245/45/20 or 245/40/20. I've seen on here we're some run a 255. I'm going to drive this truck regularly so I don't want a tire rub issue.
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Old 10-07-2017, 11:02 PM   #10
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Well I made some headway today on stripping the frame. Should have it about ready tomorrow. Love 50 year old bolts. Lol
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Old 10-08-2017, 02:34 PM   #11
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Looks like a great base to start off with Look forward to seeing what is next
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Old 10-08-2017, 02:37 PM   #12
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Old 10-08-2017, 09:19 PM   #13
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Well she's stripped down. Waiting on my Boyd fuel tank to mock up and transmission crossmember then she's to PC. Ordering wheels and tires tuesday. I gotta make a decision on front coil spring height. Already have 2 1/2" dropped spindles and 5" drop in rear. Thinking of a 1" lower spring. Any thoughts?
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Old 10-08-2017, 09:51 PM   #14
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Why does some of my pics end up sideways? How do I flip them?
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Old 10-09-2017, 07:34 AM   #15
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Well she's stripped down. Waiting on my Boyd fuel tank to mock up and transmission crossmember then she's to PC. Ordering wheels and tires tuesday. I gotta make a decision on front coil spring height. Already have 2 1/2" dropped spindles and 5" drop in rear. Thinking of a 1" lower spring. Any thoughts?
All depends on what look you want....I'm running a total of 4.5 in the front and 5.75” in the rear. But I went with a taller tire (235/70-25) in the front to improve LCA ground clearance.
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Old 10-09-2017, 08:44 AM   #16
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Why does some of my pics end up sideways? How do I flip them?


Here is a link that explains why this is happening. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=743225
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Old 10-09-2017, 03:42 PM   #17
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Thanks bugz
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Old 10-09-2017, 03:43 PM   #18
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Good info cericd. Thanks for the help!
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No prob.
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Old 10-13-2017, 10:04 AM   #20
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Got the new tank. Boyd tanks are awesome!!!
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Old 10-13-2017, 10:58 PM   #21
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Re: 1967 step side build!

Got my wheels in today. Ridler 695 chrome 20x8.5" and 20x10. There gonna look killer.
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Old 10-14-2017, 10:40 AM   #22
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Cool truck. Love the step sides!
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Old 10-14-2017, 01:36 PM   #23
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Got my wheels in today. Ridler 695 chrome 20x8.5" and 20x10.5. There gonna look killer.
You be tubbin for those 10.5s?
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Old 10-15-2017, 09:14 AM   #24
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Not planning on it Bugz. I measured with the bed on and should have plenty of room. Have I missed something?
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Old 10-15-2017, 09:25 AM   #25
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If you use a too narrow tire for the 10.5" rim you might be OK. I have 275 55 17 on the back of my 69 shorts step. 17x9 zero offset with the later 71-72 5 lug axle swapped in. My truck is leaf spring and flipped for 7" drop. I have about a thumb widths clearance to the inside of the bed and a finger on the outside. No rubbing but it's close.
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