64 1ton (delivery day)

[1955 mancave]

well i got the column fitted with the extension shaft, so now i get to pull it again and drill the holes thru the shaft and use some grade 8 bolts to complete that part, once that is done i can start on the M/C install, i just need to go find a 7/16 20 hex coupler so i can extend the push rod for the brakes. i will also button up sway bar install, i have a lead on the brackets for the power steering pump, then plumb everything and then i get to start moving fluid again and again, the i will start on the trans swap, boy am i having fun. i have found the trans x-member, i'm back and on a roll LOL like on the ground sucks trying to get up !

[1955 mancave]

ok so i have a about 10 pictures to post, so i got the steering column done, and the master cyl installed, using capt. braket worked like a charm, i did have to extend the shaft but not a big deal, some of the pictures are of the sway bar, etc. ( hey no comments on how dirty it is ! still a work truck lol)

[1955 mancave]

more of the column, and if you look close you can see how i extended the rod for the brake pedal,

[1955 mancave]

and more.

[likaroc13]

looks good....gotta get one of those booster brackets myself once my dad is ready to do the brakes

[1955 mancave]

did not get much done today, i had to use another M/C , and i also mounted the prop. valve down off the frame i will try to run some more lines tomorrow.

[Captainfab]

What was the issue with the first master cylinder? That new one looks to have a fairly large bore.

[1955 mancave]

the only real issue is the brake line for the front port, is a 9/16 - 18 thread and i can't find one in town i have been to NAPA and all the other auto parts chain, so i had one from a 03 silverado that had the lines and they are both 1/2 thread, oh i know i could find the correct ones off another S-10 that is parting out but i had this one. (i may still look and atleast that way i have a back up)

[Captainfab]

Aaaahhhh I see

[1955 mancave]

i need a shop !! it's raining today , i cant do anything

[1955 mancave]

well just an update, i now have power steering, power disk brakes, and an updated front end, all i need to do is bleed the brakes, and i can take it for a drive, but i can turn the wheel with one finger rather then a grunt.

[Captainfab]

That's awesome Henry

That nice drive makes all the work worth it, doesn't it?

[1955 mancave]

it sure does, i love this hobby of ours ! I love to turn wrenches and hate to sit inside ! i bet most of us are like that i need to put some time in my 57 chevy i have another eng. for it and would like to get it swaped out before it gets hot around here i'm pulling the 283 and installing a 350 with the gear i have i just need some more grunt !

[1955 mancave]

i was able to use the S-10 M/C after all, (FYI the brake lines of a 80 C-10 bolted to that M/C ) i'm now working on on the trans swap.

[1955 mancave]

well the trans is in, the bowtie OD TV made easy worked like a charm, i still need to get the drive shaft cut, i also installed the A/C , i hope to have some spare money to finish up the little things so i can take it for another drive soon.

[likaroc13]

Great to hear. You'll be driving that thing soon! Planning to get a 700R4 for my pickup once everything else is buttoned up. Like you, I'm also adding power steering & power disc brakes. I might not even want to drive my "modern" vehicle once the '66 is back on the road!

[1955 mancave]

i am hoping that it drives great when it is complete, i would sure like to make this my daily driver.

[65chevysub]

A couple of Re 66 shields on the doors, and that will make that nice truck complete

[mud.man.rj]

Are you kidding only 2k no way. That is super cheap, good for you, very nice truck.

[1955 mancave]

well after a few weeks off i have the drive shaft in and got the fluid in, and no leaks , so i just have to finish bleeding the brakes and i can again take this for a short drive, NEXT !! to change out the gears.

[1955 mancave]

been busy , seems like i have not posted for awile, so here are some pictures.

[1955 mancave]

more, i did get the 700 r4 in and then i started working on the A/C install, the next set will have the interior changes.

[1955 mancave]

more of the inside.i did not mention that i also wired up a late model mirror with autodim, temp & compass there will be more of those pictures coming.

[1955 mancave]

and yes some of my new dome light, etc. sorry for the bouncing around

[1955 mancave]

more of the mirror and inside