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FLDBRED · 01-21-2011, 01:00 PM

With so many things that we can do to our trucks while we are rebuilding them,I was wondering what was the best mod that you did to yours?Could be something as simple as a steering wheel or maybe something more involved like a tranny!

**'70_402** · 01-21-2011, 01:03 PM

Wiring harness... single best thing i've ever done to my truck... Painless kit and it was easy... no more grounding issues, no more questions on why things don't work... it's all new..

dave2953 · 01-21-2011, 01:13 PM

For me it was the disc brake conversion...hands down best thing I ever did to my truck and it wasn't all that expensive...

flashed · 01-21-2011, 01:31 PM

The power brake booster is the best ,and the buddybuckets would be next best .

matthew20061 · 01-21-2011, 01:38 PM

I would say power front or complete disc brake conversion, definitely makes a big difference over 4 wheel drums!

bruceman1968 · 01-21-2011, 01:48 PM

I have 3 in mind
1. Upgrade brakes to power disc
2. HEI
3. New Wiring
But my single best would be brakes. That makes it safer for you and everybody else.

Mt Man Chad · 01-21-2011, 01:52 PM

Bought another one!

96blazr · 01-21-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLDBRED

I was wondering what was the best mod that you did to yours?

Without a doubt, my single best Mod was buying my GM Performance Parts (GMPP) 350.

And my second would be the Hedman Headers going though my Hooker SS Aerochamber mufflers.

**RenoKeene** · 01-21-2011, 01:55 PM

Front Disk Brakes...of course you need new spindles...hey, the 2-1/2" drop spindles are the same price as the regular ones!...while I've got it apart I might as well put new springs in it...and shocks...and....and...

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-21-2011, 02:02 PM

So far, power steering.

1970 Bowtie · 01-21-2011, 02:34 PM

I have to say so far Hei and 100 amp alt,but I still have a long list of upgrades to go.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 01-21-2011, 03:06 PM

OD trans

mtdave2 · 01-21-2011, 03:13 PM

HEI...easy cheap, lots of bang for the buck.

tubbedII · 01-21-2011, 03:40 PM

I bought mine as a driver with power discs up front, 5 lug conversion and a 67 nose...so far the best upgrades have been a Painless harness which made all my gauges and lights work as they should, just have to replace all the grounds now...

Roadmarks · 01-21-2011, 06:42 PM

Skip White HEI! Power steering comes in a close second.

hotrodhomi · 01-21-2011, 06:49 PM

bags

ebfabman · 01-21-2011, 06:55 PM

2004r trans

72freak · 01-21-2011, 07:00 PM

Power steering
HEI
AC

MrClean · 01-21-2011, 07:13 PM

HEI
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FLDBRED · 01-21-2011, 07:18 PM

Looks like HEI and Dics brakes are pretty popular!

sjarrett71 · 01-21-2011, 07:44 PM

Already had HEI and disk brakes when I bought it. The best mod I'VE done so far is a front sway bar.

PanelDeland · 01-21-2011, 07:53 PM

HEI,Disc Brakes are a tie.The sway bar and PS will probably tie for third.Although the ????? swap meet seats do make it a lot more comfortable.and the new tires done with the PDB's really made it ride nicer.

OhOneWS6 · 01-21-2011, 08:05 PM

Quicker ratio steering gear.

mustardjimmy71 · 01-21-2011, 08:28 PM

CUP HOLDER!!! now i dont spill beer when i shift

treveiger · 01-22-2011, 01:51 AM

How much is the wiring harnesse usually run?

01-21-2011, 01:00 PM	#1
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Single Best Mod? With so many things that we can do to our trucks while we are rebuilding them,I was wondering what was the best mod that you did to yours?Could be something as simple as a steering wheel or maybe something more involved like a tranny! Last edited by FLDBRED; 01-21-2011 at 07:16 PM.

01-21-2011, 01:03 PM	#2
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: Single Best Mod? Wiring harness... single best thing i've ever done to my truck... Painless kit and it was easy... no more grounding issues, no more questions on why things don't work... it's all new.. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

01-21-2011, 01:13 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Single Best Mod? For me it was the disc brake conversion...hands down best thing I ever did to my truck and it wasn't all that expensive... __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

01-21-2011, 01:31 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Single Best Mod? The power brake booster is the best ,and the buddybuckets would be next best .

01-21-2011, 01:38 PM	#5
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: Single Best Mod? I would say power front or complete disc brake conversion, definitely makes a big difference over 4 wheel drums! __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver Last edited by matthew20061; 01-21-2011 at 01:38 PM.

01-21-2011, 01:48 PM	#6
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Single Best Mod? I have 3 in mind 1. Upgrade brakes to power disc 2. HEI 3. New Wiring But my single best would be brakes. That makes it safer for you and everybody else. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

01-21-2011, 01:52 PM	#7
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Single Best Mod? Bought another one! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

01-21-2011, 01:55 PM	#9
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,034	Re: Single Best Mod? Front Disk Brakes...of course you need new spindles...hey, the 2-1/2" drop spindles are the same price as the regular ones!...while I've got it apart I might as well put new springs in it...and shocks...and....and... __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-21-2011, 02:02 PM	#10
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,467	Re: Single Best Mod? So far, power steering. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

01-21-2011, 02:34 PM	#11
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Single Best Mod? I have to say so far Hei and 100 amp alt,but I still have a long list of upgrades to go. __________________ The Dude Abides. ---------------------- I aint sayin, I'm just sayin.

01-21-2011, 03:06 PM	#12
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 907	Re: Single Best Mod? OD trans

01-21-2011, 03:13 PM	#13
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: Single Best Mod? HEI...easy cheap, lots of bang for the buck. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

01-21-2011, 03:40 PM	#14
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Single Best Mod? I bought mine as a driver with power discs up front, 5 lug conversion and a 67 nose...so far the best upgrades have been a Painless harness which made all my gauges and lights work as they should, just have to replace all the grounds now... __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-21-2011, 06:42 PM	#15
Roadmarks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 157	Re: Single Best Mod? Skip White HEI! Power steering comes in a close second.

01-21-2011, 06:49 PM	#16
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Single Best Mod? bags __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht



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01-21-2011, 06:55 PM	#17
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: Single Best Mod? 2004r trans

01-21-2011, 07:00 PM	#18
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Single Best Mod? Power steering HEI AC __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

01-21-2011, 07:13 PM	#19
MrClean I'LL TRY TO FIX IT! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 108	Re: Single Best Mod? HEI Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -- Jorge -- 1972 Custom/10 LWB 350 My Build

01-21-2011, 07:18 PM	#20
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Single Best Mod? Looks like HEI and Dics brakes are pretty popular!

01-21-2011, 07:44 PM	#21
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Single Best Mod? Already had HEI and disk brakes when I bought it. The best mod I'VE done so far is a front sway bar. __________________ -Scott-

01-21-2011, 07:53 PM	#22
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Single Best Mod? HEI,Disc Brakes are a tie.The sway bar and PS will probably tie for third.Although the ????? swap meet seats do make it a lot more comfortable.and the new tires done with the PDB's really made it ride nicer. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-21-2011, 08:05 PM	#23
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: Single Best Mod? Quicker ratio steering gear. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

01-21-2011, 08:28 PM	#24
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: Single Best Mod? CUP HOLDER!!! now i dont spill beer when i shift

01-22-2011, 01:51 AM	#25
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,097	Re: Single Best Mod? How much is the wiring harnesse usually run? __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

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