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Greg63 · 03-25-2014, 06:05 PM

I can't add to the conversation much except to say welcome to the forum, and last April I was in Indiana and I went out of my way to stop by Shelbyville to have a picture taken of my wife and I under the "Welcome to Shelbyville" sign in your town. Our daughter's name is Shelby.
Nice panel BTW. Glad you did away with the camo effect.
Greg.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-25-2014, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 66PANEL

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1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-25-2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 66PANEL

Ok, I'm on the wife's Kindle! Want to show you guy's what I'm working on now, other than the rack & pinion

Is that a tunnel ram?

NEWFISHER · 03-25-2014, 06:14 PM

Hi!
Before the tunnel ram and stacks, how did the tripower run for daily use?

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg63

I can't add to the conversation much except to say welcome to the forum, and last April I was in Indiana and I went out of my way to stop by Shelbyville to have a picture taken of my wife and I under the "Welcome to Shelbyville" sign in your town. Our daughter's name is Shelby.
Nice panel BTW. Glad you did away with the camo effect.
Greg.

Thank you, and that is very cool!

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Is that a tunnel ram?

Like what your doing, I've been checking out your build thread! Yes it is a tunnel ram, I milled the top of the plenum and a company makes plates with different carb set ups so as I go I'll keep you updated!

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER

Hi!
Before the tunnel ram and stacks, how did the tripower run for daily use?

Well I'm not going to lie I had problems and I was constantly having to mess with them. I had vacuum issues so obviously I thought the carbs were leaking and one was, but the intake was to, but I got working decent! And I didn't drive it daily so I can't say on that part!

tincan1966 · 03-25-2014, 07:12 PM

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Ok cool I've seen the different taper reamers, I'll probably go with that! Wonder where I could find the longer tie rod ends you were talking about. Yeah I'm like you, no money, and love to build! Thanks for the info!

I will dig thru my parts boxes and my notebook tomorrow and see if I can find the part numbers. They were a common tie rod, just longer.

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tincan1966

I will dig thru my parts boxes and my notebook tomorrow and see if I can find the part numbers. They were a common tie rod, just longer.

Thanks I appreciate it!

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

All android based OS are the same.
While your browser is opened.. open the settings tab and check the desktop view or request desktop site. Now you can use the Manage Attachment tab which will open another browser tab.
I use Google Chrome.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6495689

Hey, I figured it out I can post pics from my phone now! Thank you,1BAD62!

B_Bob · 03-25-2014, 10:13 PM

Sweet panel. Wondered if you were aware of the kit to move the shifter location forward on the t56. Here's a link for ya:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300892

I'm doing the T5 swap with the s10 tail to move the shifter forward.

Any thoughts on welding up mounts to the stock crossmember for the steering rack?

66PANEL · 03-26-2014, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by B_Bob

Sweet panel. Wondered if you were aware of the kit to move the shifter location forward on the t56. Here's a link for ya:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300892

I'm doing the T5 swap with the s10 tail to move the shifter forward.

Any thoughts on welding up mounts to the stock crossmember for the steering rack?

Yeah I knew about the relocation kit, but I moved the engine and trans forward so I thought I could make up the rest of the distance with the shifter. As far as the mounting brackets, I was looking at that last night trying to get some ideas, might do some more research before I start it, but it shouldn't be to hard! But thanks for look'n out for me on that kit!

1963c-10 · 03-26-2014, 10:59 AM

Heres another build that has it also.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902

66PANEL · 03-26-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Heres another build that has it also.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902

cool, I checked it out WOW!!! that things going to be cool when its done! I'm going to do the same but on the bottom side of frame!

66PANEL · 03-26-2014, 06:01 PM

Well I got started today, and this is what I've got done in the last 2 hour's!

96Indyram · 03-26-2014, 07:13 PM

Welcome, and Sweet Panel!

The camo paintjob with your current suspension would have been a neat look....but I am strange. LOL.
I have a..errr..ummmm....correction..my Wife has a 66 panel that was her grandpa's. "we" will be getting it over to our place soon to start in on it and get it back on the road. It has been sitting for 14 years.

Following along on your build.

96Indyram · 03-26-2014, 08:05 PM

Correction to above post. since it wont let me edit it.
It has been sitting since 1991...so 23 years...not 14.
whoops.

66PANEL · 03-26-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 96Indyram

Correction to above post. since it wont let me edit it.
It has been sitting since 1991...so 23 years...not 14.
whoops.

Thanks!
Yeah slammed with the camo paint, that would have raised a few eyebrows!!!

So do you plan on doing a build thread? Well if you need any advice or help, hit me and I'll do my best to help!

96Indyram · 03-26-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 66PANEL

Thanks!
Yeah slammed with the camo paint, that would have raised a few eyebrows!!!

So do you plan on doing a build thread? Well if you need any advice or help, hit me and I'll do my best to help!

Thanks for the offer. yea here is a link to the thread I made.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595684

current pictures of how it is sitting....not pretty.

BRASSHEAD · 03-27-2014, 10:03 AM

Will be watching this install. Been thinking of doing a sectioned cross member for my truck. A rack would make the steering pretty easy.

66PANEL · 03-27-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BRASSHEAD

Will be watching this install. Been thinking of doing a sectioned cross member for my truck. A rack would make the steering pretty easy.

Hell man you close enough you come over and watch!!! Lol, but yeah I'll do my best to keep up on my build for everyone!

BRASSHEAD · 03-27-2014, 11:16 AM

That would be cool ,but I don't have time to wipe most days!

66PANEL · 03-27-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BRASSHEAD

That would be cool ,but I don't have time to wipe most days!

Yeah I hear ya, my problem is this freaking weather!

66PANEL · 03-27-2014, 07:22 PM

Ok I got to mess around on the truck tonight. I started making the mounting brackets which wasn't hard, but the R&P I have didn't come with a steel sleeve for the bolt to go through and I'm pretty sure it needs them, right?

tincan1966 · 03-28-2014, 07:14 AM

One thing to note when installing the rack mount:

If using the Mustang/T-Bird rack- be sure to center the rack housing between the frame rails, NOT the mounts themselves. They are not centered on the housing.

Seems simple enough, but a very common mistake.

03-25-2014, 06:05 PM	#26
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 I can't add to the conversation much except to say welcome to the forum, and last April I was in Indiana and I went out of my way to stop by Shelbyville to have a picture taken of my wife and I under the "Welcome to Shelbyville" sign in your town. Our daughter's name is Shelby. Nice panel BTW. Glad you did away with the camo effect. Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

03-25-2014, 06:14 PM	#29
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Hi! Before the tunnel ram and stacks, how did the tripower run for daily use? __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

03-25-2014, 10:13 PM	#36
B_Bob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 117	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Sweet panel. Wondered if you were aware of the kit to move the shifter location forward on the t56. Here's a link for ya: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300892 I'm doing the T5 swap with the s10 tail to move the shifter forward. Any thoughts on welding up mounts to the stock crossmember for the steering rack? Attached Images

03-26-2014, 10:59 AM	#38
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Heres another build that has it also. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902 __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-26-2014, 06:01 PM	#40
66PANEL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 96	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Well I got started today, and this is what I've got done in the last 2 hour's! Attached Images

03-26-2014, 07:13 PM	#41
96Indyram Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Clearwater Kansas Posts: 111	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Welcome, and Sweet Panel! The camo paintjob with your current suspension would have been a neat look....but I am strange. LOL. I have a..errr..ummmm....correction..my Wife has a 66 panel that was her grandpa's. "we" will be getting it over to our place soon to start in on it and get it back on the road. It has been sitting for 14 years. Following along on your build.

03-26-2014, 08:05 PM	#42
96Indyram Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Clearwater Kansas Posts: 111	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Correction to above post. since it wont let me edit it. It has been sitting since 1991...so 23 years...not 14. whoops.

03-27-2014, 10:03 AM	#45
BRASSHEAD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Will be watching this install. Been thinking of doing a sectioned cross member for my truck. A rack would make the steering pretty easy.

03-27-2014, 11:16 AM	#47
BRASSHEAD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 That would be cool ,but I don't have time to wipe most days!

03-27-2014, 07:22 PM	#49
66PANEL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 96	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Ok I got to mess around on the truck tonight. I started making the mounting brackets which wasn't hard, but the R&P I have didn't come with a steel sleeve for the bolt to go through and I'm pretty sure it needs them, right? Attached Images

03-28-2014, 07:14 AM	#50
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 One thing to note when installing the rack mount: If using the Mustang/T-Bird rack- be sure to center the rack housing between the frame rails, NOT the mounts themselves. They are not centered on the housing. Seems simple enough, but a very common mistake.



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