1964 4x4 Swiss fire truck conversion

[Skywalker1210]

Originally Posted by 61K10

tk looks great!! nice job. as for p/s and disc brakes just get a newer ft axle.

Any recommendation on year / Dana? Access to front 4x4 axles in Europe is limited :/

[Skywalker1210]

Originally Posted by hotrod66

on the fuel milage a overdrive transmission is a major help.
the power-steering a 73-87 chevy steering box and adapter plate to mount your box to the frame, then you need a pump and bracket (the brackets for the pump are hard to get even in the usa, they did not make many of them) or you could get some like mine that are made by davis speed equipment.
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as for disk brakes on your truck i dont know i have never owned a 4x4.
i hope this helps!

Indeed, this helps. Many thanks! I will look for a later steering box then. What else do I need (I have to admit, I don't even know how power steering works...).

[Skywalker1210]

Thanks for your feedback on the paint. Much appreciated!

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Skywalker1210

the red tones of the cab and bed were different, so I decided to get a new paint. And since my previous G30 (Chevy Van) was red I decided to go for another color...

I have 3 of the 4 hubcaps. for 17" wheels tho. Lost the forth one on my first ride. Damn

i hear ya, a paint change is cool!!! sorry bout that cap, they do come up from time to time. heck i have a set of chrome 3/4ton with clips i cant give away!!!

[Skywalker1210]

Shame. I would definitely be interested. Following some of the recent posts, I decided to go back to original wheels. But hubcaps are tough to get... as you say. I thought the ones at classicparts would be ok. But they are for 1/2 ton only. Do you know the difference?

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Skywalker1210

Shame. I would definitely be interested. Following some of the recent posts, I decided to go back to original wheels. But hubcaps are tough to get... as you say. I thought the ones at classicparts would be ok. But they are for 1/2 ton only. Do you know the difference?

they diameter of the backside opening, the half ton have no lip and push on ,where as the 3/4 ton have clips that hold em like fingers.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

they diameter of the backside opening, the half ton have no lip and push on ,where as the 3/4 ton have clips that hold em like fingers.

shipping would break the bank on these caps, hehe swiss alps $$$$

[66BigBackWindow]

I think you have come away with a great looking truck. I bet it gets some interesting looks over there where they were rare even way back in the day.

[Skywalker1210]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

shipping would break the bank on these caps, hehe swiss alps $$$$

gotcha. Well - I just bought one to complete my four and will try to get them chromed here in Swissie-Land. Will not be cheap. So last chance! ;-)

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Skywalker1210

gotcha. Well - I just bought one to complete my four and will try to get them chromed here in Swissie-Land. Will not be cheap. So last chance! ;-)

if you want i can mail you these, you pay for shipping...

[Skywalker1210]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

if you want i can mail you these, you pay for shipping...

Thanks Pimpston65! I really appreiciate the donation! Looks awesome on the truck! Will paint the inner circle in the same colour as the body though, or red. Hope that's ok ;-)

Thanks again - the radio will be on its way in a few days!

Skywalker

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Skywalker1210

Thanks Pimpston65! I really appreiciate the donation! Looks awesome on the truck! Will paint the inner circle in the same colour as the body though, or red. Hope that's ok ;-)

Thanks again - the radio will be on its way in a few days!

Skywalker

glad you got em on, you better paint em body color. what are you doing with the painted hub caps ??? that radio will set off my interior,thks a ton...

[Skywalker1210]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

glad you got em on, you better paint em body color. what are you doing with the painted hub caps ??? that radio will set off my interior,thks a ton...

I'll probably keep em. For the time being. Unless you are interested. But I have only 3...

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Skywalker1210

I'll probably keep em. For the time being. Unless you are interested. But I have only 3...

no you keep em i just wanted to know it you need the other one to make a set, since its a little easier for me to find one and send it your way, like changing shoes, you may wanna swap em out from time to time!!!

[Bare64]

One mean looking truck, nice job!

For the power steering I went with the Unisteer Rack and Pinon, nicely priced and very easy install.

The stock wheels would look fantastic in white matching the cab IMO

If you are going to "paint" the bed strips black, I would go ahead and powder coat them, much more durable.

No clue what fuel prices are in the Alps but that truck rocking a diesel would be amazing.