"Almost Heaven" 67 - swb- Lilly

[rkintn_68]

My first build from ground up , I have been collecting parts for over a year .
I bought my chassis from a fellow board member , description :
" 72 chassis. Has been sand blasted, primed, and painted with semi glass implement paint. Finish looks great and is very durable. Everything is newly rebuilt, all Moog, AC Delco or Raybestos parts. CPP 4/6 drop kit all new, spindles, springs, ball joints, tie rods, adj. panhard rod, drop blocks, etc... (Everything is new!) Has cross drilled rotors front and rear (Astro front rotors on rear, new) with brand new Wilwood D52 calipers on all 4 corners. 3.08 open rear axle with weld on caliper brackets for the D52s. Rear axle has 50K original miles on it."
We will start with this 72 chassis and put a 67 all oem body except bed , have
not found a bed good enough yet and thinking about a new aftermarket 67
bed with no stake pockets ... Have to wait and see what happens !!!
Would love some opinions on the wheel size ? Thinking about 17x8 front 4.5 BS-- 18 x 9.5 back 5 " BS ... Will start the brake line plumbing next ...

[flashed]

Im in for this one .

[tjmeadows]

Count me in here, looks great already. I see greatness in the future, good look on this build!

[rkintn_68]

More pics ...

[rkintn_68]

This is how I am thinking about running the brakes lines ... Chime in if
you have a better idea or you see something , I am missing ...

[rkintn_68]

My 67 small window cab and clip ...

[tjmeadows]

Looks great

[slowcpe]

Looks good so far!

[mooseknuckles]

looks good....I would run 3/16" brake lines to the rear disc brakes

[rkintn_68]

ya I read about that , is that to move more fluid ? I am no brake expert
I found several different opinions ...thanks for the input ...

[mooseknuckles]

disc brakes need more pressure, where drums need more volume...

[gdavis]

You got a good and new start there man keep it going. I have been working on mine for three years now. Good luck

[rkintn_68]

Thanks, to all you guys for the comments and support !!!

[Bennett68C10]

Nice project, looks like you have a good start on it. I have a new Southern Kentucky Classics 67 Bed without the stake pockets and I really like it. Very nice quality piece, it's a little pricey but I think you would be happy with it. I'm in for the build.

[rkintn_68]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Nice project, looks like you have a good start on it. I have a new Southern Kentucky Classics 67 Bed without the stake pockets and I really like it. Very nice quality piece, it's a little pricey but I think you would be happy with it. I'm in for the build.

Thanks , did you do a wood bed or steel ? SKC only an hour away from me
that's where I am thinking about also ...

[71meangreenc10]

Hey man,

Your around the corner from me somewhere. We need to meet up.

Smitty

[rkintn_68]

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

Hey man,

Your around the corner from me somewhere. We need to meet up.

Smitty

We can do it , I did have the blue 4x4 for sale , I think you had some interest
in it ...I did sell it ... Just holler and we can meet ...

[71meangreenc10]

No problem,

Yeah, the girl didn't like the 4x4, her loss.

Smitty

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by rkintn_68

Thanks , did you do a wood bed or steel ? SKC only an hour away from me
that's where I am thinking about also ...

I'm going with a wood bed, just need to raise it up about 10" or so

[rkintn_68]

Did not get anything done this week , been really busy with work ,
plus could not make up my mind on the brake line sizes ...

[Rusbuilt]

Looks good Rob! Go with the 3/16 lines.

[rkintn_68]

Thanks Rus ... Have not done any work on truck for weeks now ...
Been super busy with work ... Plan on starting to 3/16 lines tommor
just got a roll of it ...

[rkintn_68]

Finally did a little to the ol truck ... Got the underside 3/16 lines ran don't really like how the rear turned out hard line to a flex thinking about just getting some 30" flex for both sides of rear ... Ideas ?
and set a motor (SB 327) and tranny (TH 400) in to get the drive shaft measured and cut to fit ( one piece )... Now ready to paint cab ...WooHoo!!!

[rkintn_68]

Starting on the fuel cell and lines ... Would love to hear advice on which
way to go with the type of fuel lines and the best fuel cells ... I am looking at -

JEGS Performance Products#555-15348

20-Gallon Fuel Cell•0-90 Ohm GM Fuel Level Sender Included
•(2) -08AN Male Outlets
•(1) -08AN Male Vent
•(1) -08AN Male Rollover Valve Fitting
•24" L x 20" W x 10" H
•Black Powder-Coat Finish

Would you use hard line,(Fuel & Transmission Cooler Line Coil •Galvanized Zinc ) 5/16"? 3/8"? or the Pro-Flo 350 Braided Hose ? And wat size diameter ?
is 08AN diameter OK ?

[gdavis]

I used a 1969 Camaro gas tank in mine, with a flip down tag. so the gas inlet will be under the tag. With 3/8 aluminum gas line with rubber on both ends, works great.