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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Sounds like you have a plan for sure and kits keep things clear.
If it were mine I'd be looking into the heavier and easiest to find 73-87 ball joints and steering linkage. Chevy went to the heavier parts when they switched to disc brakes in 71 for a reason. On the steering box, I was suggesting a variable ratio box which is slow off center and speeds up into the turn vs a fast ratio box which is fast off center and linear in rate. For a DD and highway driving a variable box is a nice choice.
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Here is a 69 CST/20 Custom Camper in Black with Black trim. Much of this is how your truck looked new.
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Two more.
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Good work so far.
I'll be watching your build closely as I have a truck of similar spec. It's a 396 th400 custom c20 with a Dana 60 and a/c in reasonably original condition. I hope your son gets as much enjoyment from his truck as I do mine.
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
I see the washer bottle on the fender....thought it went on the rad support....???
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Couple from today. ...everything is cleaned and prepared for paint.
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
What a great project!
The Dana 60 is interesting. I don't know that I have seen or heard of the 6 lug 60 in a '69 just 67-68. (How much wood could a wood chuck chuck if... LOL). Usually the ring and pinion date would be within 90 days of the axle being built installed in the truck which would suggest a 1968 truck. Not that it matters. Great truck and nice to see a young guy learning some skillz.
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My block date is 10/68 soooooooooooooooooo maybe? lol
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Following along
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
remind me next week, I wont be up there again till then
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Ill follow this one have the same truck but i have 8 lug dana 60.
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Very nice, I'll be following along as well. You have a fine young man right there. With little guidance he is learning how to do things the right way by doing them himself. You can tell just by the pics that he has a lot of pride in his truck and his work. Are the plans for the truck a factory restoration?
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We are bring it back to original except NO HUB CAPS!!!!!!!!!!!! Changing to front disks and a 2 1/2" front and 4" rear drop...not much just a little. Going with old school 6 lug chrome wheels. I found a nice 6 spoke set on eBay fairly cheap in 17" so were gonna rock those. Still undecided on OWL tires or black walls....
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Is that a 4 Bbl intake on the engine?
My 68 396 came with valve covers just like in your picture... |
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I have OEM reproduction steel covers that will be going on once it is ready
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Great build and it is cool to see your son so interested. Makes for some good memories! Keep up the great work.
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Wheels came. ..we searched and searched for 17" 6 lug with a retro old school look and this is what we got...watcha think???
Now....white letters or black walls....ugh!
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Thanks Jim
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
We didn't get very far today but we got it out of the paint booth, set up and the rear suspension mostly together with 4" ECE drop springs, new bushings and such...
Hope to have it on wheels Friday when I'm off next but we'll see. ...
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Pulled a few more #'s off the block today for everyone, I'll tear it down Friday, inspect everything and hopefully prep for paint ......
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Front end all done with ECE 2 1/2" drop spindles and disk conversion. Need to torque everything and re-install the sway bar yet.........now the brakes and ebrake. Trans is finshed also. Did a mild shift kit and replaced everything. ...soon we will have a roller with a driveline! !!
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
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The inner tie rods should install from the back side. This put the castle nuts on the front side. Common mistake, but it needs to be fixed. Look at this thread,... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400205
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Re: Rickey's 1969 CST 396 Build
Looking great man
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