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taclem · 07-05-2010, 05:04 PM

Surfing and was looking at Early Classic truck part site. They have attached the following article re updating mid 60's trucks. Thought you would all like to look at it. Very interesting.

http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...9;s+Makeover+I

Taclem

**jocko** · 07-05-2010, 05:31 PM

thanks taclem, good article with pictures!

Heater63 · 07-05-2010, 10:31 PM

I've just recently done most of this article using ECE parts/kits to my '63. I have yet to hang the sway bar. All of the parts are first rate, they ship fast, and are quick and helpful on the phone. I won't mention names (how about initials though; cpp) but others fall short in mail order, screwing up orders. ECE wins my mail order business.

protrash64 · 07-05-2010, 10:51 PM

I have one of each sway bar(ECE/CPP) and I like the CPP bar because it uses endlinks as opposed to the stock type bushings of the ECE piece. May have changed by now, did my ECE bar in '02.

Heater63 · 07-05-2010, 11:57 PM

It's still the same, ECE uses bushings on the ends instead of links.
I agree, I like the end links better, but I got my ECE bar kit in Texas in 5 days.
If I had bought the cpp kit, I would just now be waiting for a return label from the UPS driver, so I could send it back because they put in the wrong parts, and then have to wait for them to get it before they would ship the correct parts; unless of course I want to pay for the part AGAIN, then they would go ahead and ship early.
ProTrash, I haven't forgot I'm going to send you some pics!

protrash64 · 07-06-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heater63

It's still the same, ECE uses bushings on the ends instead of links.
I agree, I like the end links better, but I got my ECE bar kit in Texas in 5 days.
If I had bought the cpp kit, I would just now be waiting for a return label from the UPS driver, so I could send it back because they put in the wrong parts, and then have to wait for them to get it before they would ship the correct parts; unless of course I want to pay for the part AGAIN, then they would go ahead and ship early.
ProTrash, I haven't forgot I'm going to send you some pics!

I hear ya...the only reason I buy CPP is I know a dealer locally. If I had to order myself, well, I wouldnt!!!

Cool, send some pics

07-05-2010, 05:04 PM	#1
taclem Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston, ID Posts: 123	updating 60-66 suspensions Surfing and was looking at Early Classic truck part site. They have attached the following article re updating mid 60's trucks. Thought you would all like to look at it. Very interesting. http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...9;s+Makeover+I Taclem

07-05-2010, 05:31 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: updating 60-66 suspensions thanks taclem, good article with pictures!

07-05-2010, 10:31 PM	#3
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: updating 60-66 suspensions I've just recently done most of this article using ECE parts/kits to my '63. I have yet to hang the sway bar. All of the parts are first rate, they ship fast, and are quick and helpful on the phone. I won't mention names (how about initials though; cpp) but others fall short in mail order, screwing up orders. ECE wins my mail order business. __________________ 292 + TKO500

07-05-2010, 10:51 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: updating 60-66 suspensions I have one of each sway bar(ECE/CPP) and I like the CPP bar because it uses endlinks as opposed to the stock type bushings of the ECE piece. May have changed by now, did my ECE bar in '02. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

07-05-2010, 11:57 PM	#5
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: updating 60-66 suspensions It's still the same, ECE uses bushings on the ends instead of links. I agree, I like the end links better, but I got my ECE bar kit in Texas in 5 days. If I had bought the cpp kit, I would just now be waiting for a return label from the UPS driver, so I could send it back because they put in the wrong parts, and then have to wait for them to get it before they would ship the correct parts; unless of course I want to pay for the part AGAIN, then they would go ahead and ship early. ProTrash, I haven't forgot I'm going to send you some pics! __________________ 292 + TKO500



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