Build start

[Ozzy2013]

Well here it is the big start!# inch big block lowering springs.402 is all rebuilt 500hp bought a 5 speed TKO 500 and started disassembley to blast frame and paint and swap to disc.

[Ozzy2013]

Not sure how to start a build thread but .......

[70 shop truck]

Looks like you have great truck to start this out. I hope to have mine looking about that good when I'm done.

[Ozzy2013]

Thanks it is in great shape going to get power everything and a bigblock 5 speed.

[Ozzy2013]

A arm bushings all shot .Had to wait on them .Power disc will be so sweet.Found a ford 9 inch 31 spline open rear but 65 wide so only 1 one half inch offset needed on the wheels per side .

[0311Chevy8152]

Figured I stop by and say hi. I can see your going to be describing things using words way above my pay grade. I might have to ask you to translate every once in a while but I look forward to watching your work. Semper Fi

[Ozzy2013]

Well the truck has stalled i rely on friends to help since i have some physical issues .And the wife wants a porch for her birthday so i am supervising that mess!Ha ha but i will get back on it right away im exited again to be building something .Just frustrating it takes so long now i used to build custom motorcycles and race cars before i was injured .But i am blessed at least i am still mobile.I can see the truck coming together in my mind and dream about the bigblock screaming while i shift the 5 speed !Ha ha

[0311Chevy8152]

Originally Posted by Ozzy2013

Well the truck has stalled i rely on friends to help since i have some physical issues .And the wife wants a porch for her birthday so i am supervising that mess!Ha ha but i will get back on it right away im exited again to be building something .Just frustrating it takes so long now i used to build custom motorcycles and race cars before i was injured .But i am blessed at least i am still mobile.I can see the truck coming together in my mind and dream about the bigblock screaming while i shift the 5 speed !Ha ha

Wish I lived closer, maybe out of both of us we could compensate for each others disabilities. I can only get a little while out of my new hip right now depending on how heavy of objects I carry and twisting to get into tight spots.

[54belair]

Don't let missed time goals discourage you------believe me I know about that!
Im currently two years past my initial goal--and no where near finished yet.

Try to do some little thing every day (or as often as possible)--be content with small steps.
Good luck--and don't give up!!

[Ozzy2013]

Originally Posted by 0311Chevy8152

Wish I lived closer, maybe out of both of us we could compensate for each others disabilities. I can only get a little while out of my new hip right now depending on how heavy of objects I carry and twisting to get into tight spots.

Thank you i trade help with a friend who has challenges too !Ill get it slow but sure hang in there your hip should get better and better .

[Ozzy2013]

Originally Posted by 54belair

Don't let missed time goals discourage you------believe me I know about that!
Im currently two years past my initial goal--and no where near finished yet.

Try to do some little thing every day (or as often as possible)--be content with small steps.
Good luck--and don't give up!!

Thanks ive been doing the same thing trying not to overdo it and do small projects they add up!

[Ozzy2013]

Had to have knee surgery and been fighting a jaw infection since Dec !Been on antibiotics for 6 months!I hate them sick as a dog but i think we got it!Anyway hobbled around the garage and worked from a stool but got new a arm bushings and one disc set up done .Dont know why this is sideways anyone know how i can flip it?

[72.4me]

fixed

[special-K]

I'm close, but yet so far. Maybe we could line up a day for a few of us to come and boost progress on it. I always thought getting such "events" together would be the coolest". And not just because someone has an injury or other limitation. It's fun to do something productive, then kick back and BS.

ps: Haven't forgotten that grille. Going south this weekend, maybe next.

[Ozzy2013]

No problem grill is safe and sound!Going to try to get the other side done tomorrow .Thanks for flipping the image over how do you do it?You can see i put the frame up on boat stands so i can work standing up or from a stool love my fork lift!

[franken]

Looking at the pics, I suggest you try holding the phone longways horizontally.

[Ozzy2013]

Ive tried that and it seems to only be this sight when i put pictures on face book they are normal .

[Ozzy2013]

Well got the passengers side done got looking at the drivers side and the napa upper ball joint taper is too big its about 3/8 of a inch from going all the way seated in the spindle .Anyone ever run into this?some reason the images load sideways I phone 4s only on this sight ?

[Ozzy2013]

Well i hired a helper he works hard and cant ask for better help .So i painted today (He did the whole frame with a wire wheel on a grinder!)Sorry about the pictures being upside down !Cant win for loosing with this old phone !If someone can tell me how to flip these after they are on the sight if i can i will .Ill try holding the phone upside down when i take the pictures again this is the only sight that this happens with my phone FB is fine .Hmmm oh well sorry again just flip your monitor or lap top over !Ha ha

[Ozzy2013]

Well getting a lot done had to hire a friend due to my disability's but well worth it .We had a few snafus but all in all doing well and got to reconnect with a old buddy .

[Ozzy2013]

If anyone can tell me how to turn the pictures upright i would greatly appreciate it .I have held the phone every way possible .This is the only site that they do this on for some reason anyway you can see whats going on .The hydro boost worked out awesome was going to buy brackets but once i saw GMC has 4 bolts right at the mounting area it was a no brain er .The unit it self was from a 87 diesel C30 and had 4 holes and i cut the two top ones off drilled two new ones .Cut the push rod end off ,got one from a 71 booster that unscrews in the middle .Then threaded the end and viola !Its like GMC planned it in 1968!Clutch z bar mount on the frame was moved back 2 inches and raised 1 1/2 on that end .Took the rod and cut 5 inches out of it 2 from the clutch end and 3 from the pedal end so it preserved the bend .Hope this info helps someone down the road .Its been years since i broke my back and haven't done any fabrication .And i couldn't with out a helper but it feels great even if it takes me ten times longer than before .I know im very Blessed and thank the Good Lord every morning .Oh and the clutch is so easy it feels like a hydraulic unit!

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by Ozzy2013

If anyone can tell me how to turn the pictures upright i would greatly appreciate it .I have held the phone every way possible .This is the only site that they do this on for some reason anyway you can see whats going on .The hydro boost worked out awesome was going to buy brackets but once i saw GMC has 4 bolts right at the mounting area it was a no brain er .The unit it self was from a 87 diesel C30 and had 4 holes and i cut the two top ones off drilled two new ones .Cut the push rod end off ,got one from a 71 booster that unscrews in the middle .Then threaded the end and viola !Its like GMC planned it in 1968!Clutch z bar mount on the frame was moved back 2 inches and raised 1 1/2 on that end .Took the rod and cut 5 inches out of it 2 from the clutch end and 3 from the pedal end so it preserved the bend .Hope this info helps someone down the road .Its been years since i broke my back and haven't done any fabrication .And i couldn't with out a helper but it feels great even if it takes me ten times longer than before .I know im very Blessed and thank the Good Lord every morning .Oh and the clutch is so easy it feels like a hydraulic unit!

I don't know how to rotate the pics off a cell phone. On my computer I save the pics in a file located in My Pictures. Once saved I go into the file and one at a time rotate them clockwise by right clicking them.
Then I do into the forum and post the corrected pictures by clicking "Manage Attachments" below. One at a time.
Nice looking project.

[Custom/Ten]

I heard if you rub the dogs nose in it he won't do that again!

...cool truck man, thanks for posting

P.s. I have an iPhone 4(not 4s) but the only way for me to post upright pics is to take the pic holding the phone sideways/horizontal. I can't figure out anyway to flip em if i took it holding the phone vertical.
This link goes into detail on the pics- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=607332

[michael bustamante]

looks good man!! believe me i know about set backs. im about a year and a half behind as well. in Feburary i broke my tibia and fibia and because of my diabetes it healed all crooked so now i hobble around the garage too. and like a previus poster said earlier.... small steps. on the days you wanna get out there but just dont feel up to it, just do some little tidius thing that you know needs to get done eventually, like mounting the electric fuel pump or running a tach wire or something. its what i do and i still feel like i accomplished something even though nobody else sees what i did. using the fork lift was a good idea. i wish i had one to lift my cab.

[Ozzy2013]

Yup i hear you Michael thats what i do if i even work on it a half hour and then down for several at least im moving forward.