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Ramjet51 · 02-07-2018, 10:37 AM

Painted, ready for final install, guess it has to go into storage until after the marriage of cab to chassis....

c10jmac · 02-07-2018, 06:55 PM

Killer build!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-07-2018, 08:30 PM

Very nice!

Bennett68C10 · 02-09-2018, 09:28 AM

Very nice build!

Ramjet51 · 02-21-2018, 02:26 PM

IDIDIT 30” Tilt column shift

Well after 11 weeks the IDIDIT column arrived, as specified, complete, no issues with quality...although...this column length IMHO is perfect for manual trans and floor shifter automatics, it’s just not perfect as a column shift unit due to length, it needs to be 1” longer. Even after getting the column as close as possible to the dash (the machined slot in the column helps this) I had to modify the stock firewall mount in order to attach the shifter arm on the bottom of the column.
- I wanted to use the stock mount and firewall rubber seal
- I wanted to retain as much beef in this mount as possible
- I wanted to keep the clock position of the arm on the column (yes, I did try other clock positions but due to the length of the column, the arm hit the firewall if I rotated it out of stock position)
So, what I had to do was “slot” the stock firewall mount about 3/4” to allow upward travel of the shifter arm....first photo...once installed and painted, you can see that I’ve got full travel although the jury is still out about the arm clearance once my shifter cable is installed at a later date. Currently there is only around 3/8” clearance at the closet point.

Suggestions..if you go this route you may want to consider the additional purchase of the offset shifter arm offered by IDIDIT ($6.09 via JEGS or Summit, mine is on order). When the time comes, at least it’ll be here to use if I find after installation of shifter arm bushings and cable retainers something hits the firewall.

Ramjet51 · 02-21-2018, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Very nice build!

That is one nice carryall!! I love the stance, damn it’s spot on!!!

Ramjet51 · 02-24-2018, 09:56 AM

67-68 emergency brake handle

If you ever fully disassemble, removing all rivets and bushings, normally you’ll probably ruin the pivot split sleeve at the spring pivot location....if you do, a .223 brass casing can be trimmed to fit.

Bennett68C10 · 02-26-2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramjet51

That is one nice carryall!! I love the stance, damn it’s spot on!!!

Thanks, the front clip is off it now so I can finish the front airbag install and swap the LS motor in. Do you know why it took 11 weeks to get a steering column from Ididit? Is that normal?

Ramjet51 · 02-26-2018, 09:47 AM

I was told that they were missing parts, funny you can order the genetic 30” via Summit/ Jegs, but one states many weeks out, the other says shipped within 24 hours. You’d have to cut the slot for the dimple on the generic

Ramjet51 · 03-29-2018, 05:57 PM

Finished welding up the exhaust....yep using stock manifolds on the LS3, using V clamps this time...as all can see, I’m learning to TIG....lots of fun

**rustytruck50** · 08-12-2018, 12:08 PM

Awesome!!! I think you pretty much nailed it!!

Ramjet51 · 08-12-2018, 07:03 PM

On the truck.....now I’ll have to weld on the bolts while adjusting the fit to be higher than stock...little more work...

Raleighswb · 08-12-2018, 07:36 PM

Looks good,the details make all the difference! Which bedsides did you use?

Ramjet51 · 08-12-2018, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by raleighswb

looks good,the details make all the difference! Which bedsides did you use?

lmc fleetsides

KevinK7 · 08-13-2018, 08:36 AM

Nice work, that bumper looks great

02-07-2018, 10:37 AM	#1
Ramjet51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Raleigh Posts: 97	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD Painted, ready for final install, guess it has to go into storage until after the marriage of cab to chassis.... Attached Images __________________ You'll never know unless you try

02-07-2018, 06:55 PM	#2
c10jmac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Instagram @c10josh Posts: 40	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD Killer build! __________________ Instagram @c10josh

02-07-2018, 08:30 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD Very nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-09-2018, 09:28 AM	#4
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD Very nice build! __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-21-2018, 02:26 PM	#5
Ramjet51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Raleigh Posts: 97	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD IDIDIT 30” Tilt column shift Well after 11 weeks the IDIDIT column arrived, as specified, complete, no issues with quality...although...this column length IMHO is perfect for manual trans and floor shifter automatics, it’s just not perfect as a column shift unit due to length, it needs to be 1” longer. Even after getting the column as close as possible to the dash (the machined slot in the column helps this) I had to modify the stock firewall mount in order to attach the shifter arm on the bottom of the column. - I wanted to use the stock mount and firewall rubber seal - I wanted to retain as much beef in this mount as possible - I wanted to keep the clock position of the arm on the column (yes, I did try other clock positions but due to the length of the column, the arm hit the firewall if I rotated it out of stock position) So, what I had to do was “slot” the stock firewall mount about 3/4” to allow upward travel of the shifter arm....first photo...once installed and painted, you can see that I’ve got full travel although the jury is still out about the arm clearance once my shifter cable is installed at a later date. Currently there is only around 3/8” clearance at the closet point. Suggestions..if you go this route you may want to consider the additional purchase of the offset shifter arm offered by IDIDIT ($6.09 via JEGS or Summit, mine is on order). When the time comes, at least it’ll be here to use if I find after installation of shifter arm bushings and cable retainers something hits the firewall. Attached Images __________________ You'll never know unless you try

02-24-2018, 09:56 AM	#7
Ramjet51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Raleigh Posts: 97	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD 67-68 emergency brake handle If you ever fully disassemble, removing all rivets and bushings, normally you’ll probably ruin the pivot split sleeve at the spring pivot location....if you do, a .223 brass casing can be trimmed to fit. Attached Images __________________ You'll never know unless you try

02-26-2018, 09:47 AM	#9
Ramjet51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Raleigh Posts: 97	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD I was told that they were missing parts, funny you can order the genetic 30” via Summit/ Jegs, but one states many weeks out, the other says shipped within 24 hours. You’d have to cut the slot for the dimple on the generic __________________ You'll never know unless you try

03-29-2018, 05:57 PM	#10
Ramjet51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Raleigh Posts: 97	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD Finished welding up the exhaust....yep using stock manifolds on the LS3, using V clamps this time...as all can see, I’m learning to TIG....lots of fun Attached Images __________________ You'll never know unless you try

08-12-2018, 12:08 PM	#11
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD Awesome!!! I think you pretty much nailed it!! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

08-12-2018, 07:03 PM	#12
Ramjet51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Raleigh Posts: 97	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD On the truck.....now I’ll have to weld on the bolts while adjusting the fit to be higher than stock...little more work... Attached Images __________________ You'll never know unless you try

08-12-2018, 07:36 PM	#13
Raleighswb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Raleigh Posts: 98	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD Looks good,the details make all the difference! Which bedsides did you use?

08-13-2018, 08:36 AM	#15
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 622	Re: Ramjet51 67 SBFS BUILD Nice work, that bumper looks great



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