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05-18-2012, 09:29 PM
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67cheby
 
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Sweet brakes
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05-19-2012, 07:08 AM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
The rear axle width is 57 inches flange to flange. Im planning on running 12 inch wheels.
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05-20-2012, 09:16 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
I got front suspension all mounted up and fitted. The RideTech arms and Triple adjustible shocks are cool. The Rack and Pinion Kit from No Limit is killer!
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05-20-2012, 11:26 PM
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67cheby
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Looks mean !
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05-21-2012, 09:55 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Well I hate how poor these tailgate work. So I got a donor tailgate off a new Chevy truck and all the parts will work with some tweaking. I still have a few things to do but here are some pics.
The top hole is the factory hole. The bottom bolt is were the original strap mounted to I ground it down to the right height and drilled and taped it. The strap bolt is in the original hole I need to make a pin. I cut off the mount on the bottom of the donor tailgate and they fit right inside of the original. I sloted it open so it comes off like a new one and works super smooth. |
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05-21-2012, 09:58 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Nice work! That's a cool mod...
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05-21-2012, 11:52 PM
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67cheby
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Ya what he said
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05-24-2012, 01:00 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
The tailgate mod works great! You only have to pick up the handle 3/8 of a inch to realease it. The rear is all welded smoothed out and done.
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05-24-2012, 01:57 PM
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67cheby
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Nice work on the gate !
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05-24-2012, 09:22 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
you make me want a roll pan, and the truck too! Nice work!
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Chuck 68  swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687 |
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05-25-2012, 08:30 AM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Chris the work on the tail gate turned out nice! What color are you thinking of painting the truck?
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05-25-2012, 10:15 AM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Looking good Chris! Are the shock lenghts working out OK?
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05-25-2012, 07:32 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Well one step foward two steps back. Pulled the motor out of the Black Gmc to put in this one and well its hurt. The super expensive torque converters billet ballooning plate did not work and wiped out the crank bearings. SO thank god my engine builder quick I droped it off for a emergancy bearingalagy.
Not good hopefully the billet crank makes it through surgery ok. |
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05-28-2012, 12:38 AM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Chris vey nice work and a cool ride for sure. Its gonna be killer!
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05-28-2012, 06:19 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Made some progress. Front down bars done, most of the exhaust is done waiting on tips battery and fuel pump mounted.
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05-28-2012, 07:13 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Looking great! Hope the motor work isn't too expensive/time consuming....
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05-28-2012, 11:12 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Thanks guys. The 16 hour days have started 32 day till it needs to be done. I was wrong on the engine the mains spun lack of oil, trap doors not doing a good enough job. Its time for a dry sump set up. As long as the cranks not cracked I will have it back by Friday.
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05-29-2012, 08:43 AM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Chris the truck looks awesome! Sorry to hear about the engine, hope the crank isnt hurt to bad. I cannot wait to hear this run!
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05-29-2012, 11:11 AM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Very nice progress in a short period of time!
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05-29-2012, 08:03 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
pretty work, tailgate is super sorry bout the motor
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05-29-2012, 11:24 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
July 1st is coming up quick. you better stretch those 16 hour days to 18. looking good though. now get back to work
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05-30-2012, 08:33 AM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Chris great work. Just keep plugging away and you will have it done on time. Very nice!
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05-30-2012, 09:55 AM
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67cheby
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Looking killer !
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05-30-2012, 10:17 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Made some good progress today. Exhaust almost finished need to make a couple mounts yet. Started on the bed floor I think its going to look super clean with a touch of Race Truck. The fuel door and the dry sump tank will look cool. Just might have to add a Nos bottle to balance out the front of the bed
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05-30-2012, 10:46 PM
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Re: Smitty's 67 Build
Tech tip for the day. We weld mandrel bent sections of pipe together to build the exhaust. The 3 inch wide band clamps work great to hold it in place as you go but a good trick is to cut open a couple clamps so you can tach your sections together. It makes it alot faster and easier to do.
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