66 GMC 4x4 Sub. Just got it!

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First off, Im new here. Thanks for havin' me. Im new to the 60-66 Chevy truck/burbs. I have had 69 3/4 ton truck, 72 4x4 blazer, my daily drive is a 76 4x4 on 35s. This is my newest addition. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[ralf]

Sharp! Oh to live on a state not infected with rust maggots.

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Originally Posted by ralf

Sharp! Oh to live on a state not infected with rust maggots.

Yeah, There is some but nothing to speak of. The desert is a classic cars best friend I guess.

[aerotruk63]

Nice truck, should make you proud. Post some interior and engine compartment pics.

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Some Questions for Y'all,
-Why does the rear license plate hinge like it does?
-What is a good tire size in stock susp.? 33s?
-Switching out the closed knuckle dana to an open, what will be the issues?
-Changing out the manual steering box to power?

[aerotruk63]

License plate hinges for when you when you have the tailgate lowered while driving with a load that extends further than the rear floor.

If you go to a taller tire you can purchase new larger diameter studs to help prevent the original studs from snapping. I used Wagner BD61186. From 7/16" stud original to 1/2".

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[padresag]

I think that it hinges that way so that it is visible if driving with the tailgate down. I have run 33"x12 1/2x 15 for years , but think that I will go to a narrower tire next. wide tires cause to much stress on the frame around the steering box. narrower tires-easier to turn.
changing out to an open frt axle. drag link end will be your biggest problem unless you put in the newer p/s box. then everything just bolts in. I would just buy some new u-bolts is all
if you buy yourself a 73-87 1/2t p/u or 73-91 suburban 4 x 4 donor you will get everything that you need. you have to relocate the rear spring perches about 3/4" on either side(axle) to install. frt drops right in. then you have the p/s and p/b setup. I do have what you need as I have an 84 roller here but to far away
you can get the p/s box adaptor plate from capt.fab here on the board
ron

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

License plate hinges for when you when you have the tailgate lowered while driving with a load that extends further than the rear floor.

If you go to a taller tire you can purchase new larger diameter studs to help prevent the original studs from snapping. I used Wagner BD61186.

Thats what i was thinking on the plate but didnt know for sure. Studs? Wheel studs? it has all new 7/16 studs in it now are those not big enough?

[aerotruk63]

If you take requests, I'd like to see the rear seat backs. We are trying to collect information on Suburban rear seats. Norm

Link to Suburban Seat Thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=493957

Chevy's have a reputation for snapping wheel studs when taller/ wider tires are used.

[padresag]

Norm; mine ran for years on 36x15x15 when I first got. no stud problems
ron

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Originally Posted by padresag

I think that it hinges that way so that it is visible if driving with the tailgate down. I have run 33"x12 1/2x 15 for years , but think that I will go to a narrower tire next. wide tires cause to much stress on the frame around the steering box. narrower tires-easier to turn.
changing out to an open frt axle. drag link end will be your biggest problem unless you put in the newer p/s box. then everything just bolts in. I would just buy some new u-bolts is all
if you buy yourself a 73-87 1/2t p/u or 73-91 suburban 4 x 4 donor you will get everything that you need. you have to relocate the rear spring perches about 3/4" on either side(axle) to install. frt drops right in. then you have the p/s and p/b setup. I do have what you need as I have an 84 roller here but to far away
you can get the p/s box adaptor plate from capt.fab here on the board
ron

Nice! Thats what im lookin for. Axles are east to come by. Probably wont be one of the first things i do but just was wondering.
My '76 has the frame kit from ord. both the bolt on and weld on. seems like i better do the same here before i have a problem at the steering box/frame connection.

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You got it Norm. What part of the seat you wanna see? just the back in general?

[aerotruk63]

Yes please, to see if the pipe frame is exposed and the seat back is clad in vinyl or has a steel ribbed back.

Ron, I ran a 39" tire on 6 lugs, on mine, and snapped the front studs on the drivers side. I'm not insisting, simply recommending. If he changes out his diff's there might not be a problem.

[Greg63]

Very nice truck - and it has an I.B.E.W. decal on the glovebox as well!
Greg.

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Originally Posted by Greg63

Very nice truck - and it has an I.B.E.W. decal on the glovebox as well!
Greg.

Oh, you spotted that!? It came with the burb. I was in that union at one time though.

[aerotruk63]

What a pretty smiling face!
So yours is the third truck Ive seen with the vinyl back and tube frame exposed. Thank You for doing that. Norm

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Originally Posted by aerotruk63

What a pretty smiling face!
So yours is the third truck Ive seen with the vinyl back and tube frame exposed. Thank You for doing that. Norm

No problem.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Yes please, to see if the pipe frame is exposed and the seat back is clad in vinyl or has a steel ribbed back.

Ron, I ran a 39" tire on 6 lugs, on mine, and snapped the front studs on the drivers side. I'm not insisting, simply recommending. If he changes out his diff's there might not be a problem.

39" are a lot bigger than 36 and 36 are still quite a bit bigger than 33"
ron

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Originally Posted by padresag

I think that it hinges that way so that it is visible if driving with the tailgate down. I have run 33"x12 1/2x 15 for years , but think that I will go to a narrower tire next. wide tires cause to much stress on the frame around the steering box. narrower tires-easier to turn.
changing out to an open frt axle. drag link end will be your biggest problem unless you put in the newer p/s box. then everything just bolts in. I would just buy some new u-bolts is all
if you buy yourself a 73-87 1/2t p/u or 73-91 suburban 4 x 4 donor you will get everything that you need. you have to relocate the rear spring perches about 3/4" on either side(axle) to install. frt drops right in. then you have the p/s and p/b setup. I do have what you need as I have an 84 roller here but to far away
you can get the p/s box adaptor plate from capt.fab here on the board
ron

What if i wanna go with dana 60s? arent the perches smaller on my burb than the ones on the say... 73-87 units? how about the width?

[aerotruk63]

Ron, I took math in school as well, but thank you for pointing that out. What would you like to argue about now? lol

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Originally Posted by padresag

39" are a lot bigger than 36 and 36 are still quite a bit bigger than 33"
ron

Im more concerned with a weak frame at the steering box myself.

[aerotruk63]

Have your steering box holes gone oval or is your frame showing any cracks?

[510hpLs]

sell this beautiful rig to me i have a spare dana 60 an 14 bolt an some 36's an ls begin to go in it !!!!!!! I love it !!!! great score