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8012
I've done the search, I've been to the web sites recommended, I've called customer service for most hitch companies and have Email inqueries to the rest, but...
Les
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Jun 4, 2009
2:20 pm
8013
There's not one available yet for 64-66...I've searched but...for 67-72 there is along with the license plate braket that springs down. Remember on 67-72 chevy...
Dave Duckett
duckettmaster
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Jun 6, 2009
10:27 pm
8014
That is correct. The only difference between the 63-66 frames and the later 67 to 72 frames is the steering box mounting area, and the curve of the front...
Rick Cook
cadptsman
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Jun 10, 2009
4:06 pm
8015
there were some croosmember changes in the middle section also. esp in the 4 x 4's didn't the str box mounting change in 68 or 69? ron sidney, b.c. ... ...
sid works
sid99_ca
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Jun 10, 2009
4:34 pm
8016
Sid, You're right about the 4X4's, I should have clarified my statement, as I've only had experience with the 2wd frames. The 67's and up began using a...
Rick Cook
cadptsman
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Jun 11, 2009
8:20 am
8017
Thanks Dave. That explains it . . . It'll be easier to build the hitch receiver and fit the flip up plate frame. Yhanks again, Les...
Les
frizbeedriver
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Jun 11, 2009
9:16 pm
8018
Me and my 15 year old son have been restoreing a 1960 chevy for about a year now. Need to finish the paint, and install the drive shaft,( we have to make it...
houndheadjr
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Jun 25, 2009
1:57 pm
8019
Don, great project! We pulled grandpa's truck (63) out of the field and me and my son who was 12 at the time started working on it in the barn. The goal was to...
Allen Brehm
texasallen63
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Jun 25, 2009
4:02 pm
8020
I forgot two things - If I was starting over again I would re-wire the whole truck front to back - it would have saved me a lot of time piecemealing it. And...
Allen Brehm
texasallen63
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Jun 25, 2009
4:14 pm
8021
TA, What is 'Shiner'? _____ From: 6066_Chevy_Truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:6066_Chevy_Truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Allen Brehm Sent: Thursday, June 25,...
Paul Wittenberg
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Jun 25, 2009
5:17 pm
8022
What does changing a cab have to do with shortening a d/shaft? , unless you have altered something in the frame ron sidney, b.c. ... ...
sid works
sid99_ca
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Jun 25, 2009
5:22 pm
8023
Best beer in Texas - you may have seen Shiner Bock. From: 6066_Chevy_Truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:6066_Chevy_Truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul...
Allen Brehm
texasallen63
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Jun 25, 2009
5:34 pm
8024
Drive Shaft King in Dallas off of I-30 across from the Main Post office can build a driveshaft from scratch if you need them to.  OR my friend might have one...
Steve Pekrul
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Jun 25, 2009
7:58 pm
8025
Shiner Bock is a locasl beer brew in Texas, about 2 taste buds better than Natural light and Budweiser  I am a Miller man myself-MGD. But free COLD beer is...
Steve Pekrul
ratpoweredrod66
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Jun 25, 2009
8:11 pm
8026
soetimes the state of Texas is all in the state of mind.  I guess if I drink enough Sam Addams or warm Irish ale, I'd like it too. ...
Steve Pekrul
ratpoweredrod66
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Jun 25, 2009
8:18 pm
8027
what they've done is removed the cab from a long bed frame and installed it on a short bed frame. Steve ________________________________ From: sid works...
Steve Pekrul
ratpoweredrod66
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Jun 25, 2009
8:21 pm
8028
Did you go with a 63-66 or 60-62 frame?  You could have gotten away from the torsion bars if you used a 63-66 frame.  I would highly recommend having the...
Steve Pekrul
ratpoweredrod66
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Jun 25, 2009
8:25 pm
8029
that still has nothing to do with the driveshaft. it is just the cab that has been changed. and if he is going to install the l/bed box on there . it is...
sid works
sid99_ca
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Jun 25, 2009
8:34 pm
8030
I have a nice 61 3/4 ton long frame and running gear.Front end and Clutch went out so parked the truck years ago.Got good used front end from junkyard. I...
steven ingham
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Jun 25, 2009
9:48 pm
8031
A factory short bed is like 1 1/2 feet or so shorter in the front and like 6 inches shorter in the back (2 feet total) than a long bed.  A standard long bed...
Steve Pekrul
ratpoweredrod66
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Jun 25, 2009
11:30 pm
8032
Still doesn't answer why they need to shorten the driveline. The original post states: "We took a 1/2 ton frame and put the body from a 3/4 ton on it. Thats ...
David R Leifheit
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Jun 25, 2009
11:45 pm
8033
I don't know.  If I were to guess I would guess that. Typically speaking, a three speed, a four speed and a TH350 can all use the same drive shaft...
Steve Pekrul
ratpoweredrod66
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Jun 26, 2009
12:51 am
8034
Short bed and long bed have different frames. But no where in the original post does it mention anything beyond changing the body. Nothing in changing the...
David R Leifheit
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Jun 26, 2009
12:58 am
8035
I understand all that.  But a novice ould fail to mention that.  I deal with gys who really do not know wwhat they have,what they REALLY want, or even how to...
Steve Pekrul
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Jun 26, 2009
1:19 am
8036
I understand all that.  But a novice ould fail to mention that.  I deal with gys who really do not know wwhat they have,what they REALLY want, or even how to...
Steve Pekrul
ratpoweredrod66
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Jun 26, 2009
1:21 am
8037
better keep on watching miami vice; they may discover that a cab from a short w/base is the same cab as off a long w/base ron ... ...
sid works
sid99_ca
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Jun 26, 2009
1:42 am
8038
I went from a long wheel base to short wheel base 3speed to a 4 speed...
houndheadjr
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Jun 26, 2009
2:27 am
8039
... Should have almost evened out then! Shorten the shaft for the short base, lengthen for 3 to 4 (depending on which 3 and 4 you have). -- - David R Leifheit...
David R Leifheit
wwivdoc
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Jun 26, 2009
2:33 am
8040
OK Don Johnson, did you read in the headline 1960 Chevy step side SHORT BED in EVERY time you wrote.  If you had a 3/4 ton truck, chances are it is a long...
Steve Pekrul
ratpoweredrod66
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Jun 26, 2009
3:16 am
8041
Good night. Give me a beer (I live in Texas and any beer anyone gives me is the best), a cigar, a lawn chair, and tell me when the second round begins. Who's...
Boyd London
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Jun 26, 2009
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