For the FAQ board. Anyone have any requests for How-To's that we don't currently have? Also anyone care to write some How-To's that we don't currently have?

I guess everything we need to know is already there.:D Cool, my job here is done.

LOL Krue,I think you have a great idea but right now i cant think of anything.

For starters how about the internally regulated alternator conversion, installing power booster on brakes, various ways of putting disc brakes on the front of these things. Just a few things from the top of my head. Even some more basic things like pulling the engine or dropping a tranny.

Is there any way to indicate in the thread title what year trucks the tips apply to?
Just a thought.

As for new ones.....how about replacing the top door hinge in 73-87s.
Maybe a R4 to R134 A/C conversion too.

I can do the conversion one. If you want.
Todd

done

Thanks toddtheodd.:D

Ttt

how bout the camaro tack in a 67-72 truck ? like what year tack and how to install it ?

What about one for a step by step rear disk brake conversion. I thought about doing it when I did it for my wife's truck but I won't get to that until next year.

Ron

I second the "rear disk brake conversion".

maybe tire sizes, rims and offsets, from what models may fit?

Here's that might not be a big deal but had me bothered.

Recommended bolt sizes, motor mount, engine to tranny. etc...

Here are a few I thought about:

Photographs of redoing wooden bed floor/bed strips/etc.

Option code list along with what options entailed, like CST package, custom package, etc.

Engine/transmission/rearend casting code deciphering.

Bill, i can start on the standard and optional equipment. I have the factory option lists (Restoration packets) for 4 of the six years right here.

Here are a few I thought about:

Photographs of redoing wooden bed floor/bed strips/etc.

Option code list along with what options entailed, like CST package, custom package, etc.

Engine/transmission/rearend casting code deciphering.

Thank You, Longhorn Man. I think there are several people besides me that would like to know what certain option entailed.

I'll second the Camaro tach install. Tried searching the board but I guess it's not working.

I just scored a tach from a 1981 Z-28 and I'm considering adding it to my stepside. Is this year useable and has anyone done a "how to"? I recall threads on this in the forum but without the search, they cannot be found.

Distributor Install, Rotor placement with pictures would be nice :D

How about something about picking the right master cylinder/booster combo for retrofitted brakes?

Any insight into parts interchangability would be a huge help. Common questions I see are: master-cylinder, steering gear, steering column, bed interchanability

How to post those lil emoticons... It's on the board somewhere but cant find it.

I'd love a how-to of how to rebuild my vent windows (gaskets, weatherstripping, piant, etc) & how to convert newer (68+) vent window securing hardware to the 67-type handle.

How about someone with heater core removal and install,seeing winter is coming.

How about someone with heater core removal and install,seeing winter is coming.
Done. (coppied from a post else where on the board)

For the FAQ board. Anyone have any requests for How-To's that we don't currently have? Also anyone care to write some How-To's that we don't currently have?

Could you get this write up from MARTINSR in there. Think it should be re-titled "MARTINSR's What to look for in a body shop"

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/newreply.php3?do=newreply&p=991805

Thanks.

It's done chickenwing.:D

How to rebuild a 71 tilt collum and also how to make a 700r4 shift through all gears with a fac tilt collum, thanks

How about a sticky that contains (or points to) instructions on doing things on the board. I've seen posts about reszing pics and creating avatars, but I don't see anything about creating polls or explaining some of the finer points of post creation and editing features.

If I've missed it, just point me somewhere...

Thanks...SSOW :bowtie:

This Furd tailgate cable mod. (Title it what you need to) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=129485

How about listing the years one by one and telling what changed from year to year???

How about vent window reconditioning?

I know there is a thread on shortening a 67-72, but i would love to see some more info on shortening a 73-91 crew cab from a long bed to a short. i am going to start cutting, so some direction might help! mines an 88 if it makes any difference.

the ones i need unfortunately are floor board brace replacement and rockers/floorboards but unfortunately being layed off i cant afford efabmans videos. :whine:

How about a how to on how to get my butt away from the computer and into the shop on Cold Canadian weekends?

lol I hear ya on that one purple gas!I have a floor pan all tacked up ready to weld but I can hear that cold wind blowin and just can't make myself do it. :lol: :canada:
btw budweis maybe it's not too late to add eb's vids to your wish list? ;)

a guide line of wheelbases would help me out in figuring out how much i have to cut out of the frame to make my crew cab long bed into a short bed. correct me if my logic is off, but wouldnt the difference between a regular cab long and short bed be how much id have to shorten my crew cab for it to accept the short bed? :confused: anyways...any direction or opinions would help me and possible others. thanks

I second the steering column rebuild

also i think a FAQ thread on different transmissions ie. how to tell them apart, compatiblity, strong and weak points (no opinions!!), and ideal situations for them to be used. i know this would help me and possibly others. thanks

I request how to make 72 door panels work on a 71 and earlier door. The process would be made easier with some pics of modifying the lower holes for the 72 plastic studs. A few others have asked so I must not be alone in wanting to see how to do this properly.

I second the tire/wheel fitment idea. Maybe even some pix of different combos. The second gen. Camaro site has this and it is real helpful in making decisions on the "stance" and look of a vehicle without having to spend big bucks on mistakes.

how about a guide on converting a 67-72 front end to the newer 73-87? I know a few guys have done it, spindle to spindle

How about a guide on how to convert to bucket seats in a 73-87. Also how to install a headliner in a truck that didn't originally have one. I want to tackle these projects, but it would be nice to have an idea of what I'm getting into before I try :).

I'm not as "handy" as some of you guys, so these guides sure do help me out. Thanks

step by step with pics how to tilt the front clip?

how about installing tpi in the 67-72's, i know some of the other guys on here have done it.

Any thoughts on how to install an air bag (safety, not suspension) in an older vehicle? Can I just get the air bag (entire steering column) and the sensor and any control module required and hook it up, or do they all go through the ECM?

Any thoughts on how to install an air bag (safety, not suspension) in an older vehicle? Can I just get the air bag (entire steering column) and the sensor and any control module required and hook it up, or do they all go through the ECM?

I had this idea too, until someone reminded me about all the engineering and testing that goes into an air bag setup, it is designed only for the vehicle it is in, and really shouldn't be retrofitted into an older vehicle unless you have a death wish...

Probably worth pointing out that the exact same statement is true if you wanted to retrofit ABS to an older vehicle.


I had this idea too, until someone reminded me about all the engineering and testing that goes into an air bag setup, it is designed only for the vehicle it is in, and really shouldn't be retrofitted into an older vehicle unless you have a death wish...

I realize that there can be a ton of variables to this request,but what I would like to see is a basic guide on lowering our trucks.Pictures that show you what your ride will look like with a certain setup.For instance,if I was thinking about a 4-6 static drop,what would it look like and possibly some options for how to achieve it.This would be a huge project though.

how about converting manual steering to 3 bolt steering on a 67 - 68 truck.

Is there a making a flat bed how to? Search function is down or am I just a moron. I am thinking about a flatbed for the 63 I am looking at. A friend offered to sell me a regular bed, but I think I could build a really nice flatbed and have alot of pride in my craft.

Actually if i wanted to rat rod it, it would be cool to use railroad ties :lol: :crazy: :lol:

Ask dubie, he recently put one on his truck, he may be able to help you out.

Would like to see 73-87 brake swap into 67-70 1/2 tons. Buddy of mine is checking out his options. Saw Dream68's 88 swap... would be a step back since he allready has a 5 lug rear axle.

How about a cam installation?

I have a future project in mind to replace my front coil springs on a 2wd truck. Would be nice to see some details on doing this. Thanks.

Powder coating oven thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?t=153183

I would like to request a how to on connecting the horn and horn button in a 68. I need instructions for the entire hook up of a horn in the steering wheel. Thanks

How about posting the thread that was started a couple of weeks ago about installing the newer model AC/Heater fan for more airflow in the cab. I think the guy said he installed one from a 94 Extended cab?

How about posting the thread that was started a couple of weeks ago about installing the newer model AC/Heater fan for more airflow in the cab. I think the guy said he installed one from a 94 Extended cab?
You wouldn't happen to have a link?

Probably worth pointing out that the exact same statement is true if you wanted to retrofit ABS to an older vehicle.

Would probably be fairly easy if you took the ABS system from a RWAL (rear-wheel-anti-lock) 88-~93-ish truck, they just looked at the VSS and automatically backed off the rear if the driveshaft locked or rapidly plummeted in speed. AWAL (all-wheel-anti-lock) would require a ton of custom fabricating/machining (adding hall effect sensors & reluctator rings to each wheel, all new lines, extra sensors & wiring) though.

I see there's a thread on non AC trucks for replacing heater core and I thought that I read one here, at one time, about replacing a heater core on an AC truck.... well, mine just started leaking (71 GMC K10 with AC) and would like to know if there's a mjor difference in replacing one on an AC or non AC truck?

the heater core swap is basicly the same for air also,neither one is easy.

I would like to request a how to make custom door panels

How about a blazer windshield frame repair how-to?

How about a blazer windshield frame repair how-to?
Heck yeah, I would like to see that one myself!

Heck yeah, I would like to see that one myself!

Now that search is back up, I found a thread with good pics but no explanation or step-by-step instructions. Helpful anyways:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=156022&page=2

Krue,
I did an illustration in the 67-72 message board on how to install vent windows, this may be a good thread to include -- just a thought--
I think it is titled "need help installing vent windows"
TS

Krue,
This is it:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=177404

Thanks man. It's copied over.:D

How about a guide on what axles, gear ratios, and transmissions where standard in each year?

Just thought you might want to add my post to the end the steering column shortening stickey.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=203279

Just thought you might want to add my post to the end the steering column shortening stickey.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=203279
Done! Thank you sir!:D

step by step with pics how to tilt the front clip?

I second the motion on tpi installs. ( what years -types - how to modify wiring harnesses-distributors- and plenty of pics. I recently bought an 87- 305 hypo complete motor with the complete tpi set up with comp and wiring harness. I am a little intimidated to tackle it. I am from the carb generation. The steering wheel rebuild idea is also great. how to -and where to get parts. -etc-etc.

You may want to ask that question on the 67-72 message board or the electrical board.