New Member from Idaho (with pics)

[russtblue]

Hello from Idaho. It is great to find this forum! I got my first 1968 Sweptline in 1978 when I was a Junior in high school.It was a great learning experience. It was my first paint job and was an all around fun truck. Fast forward to last year and I found this 64. Decided to leave the outside the was it was. Been fixing it up ever since. Just finished putting in Prius power steering that I truly enjoy. It was a fairly simple swap. I just need to finish tying up loose ends. As soon as I figure out how to resize my pictures I will get them posted. Thanks

[russtblue]

Got the pictures

[russtblue]

Prius power steering conversion. Need to tie up wires but it works great.

[ROD100]

Welcome to the forums. Very interesting on the Prius power steering conversion. I like the look of your rims. Could you tell me what size your running? looks like the back rims are wider?

[russtblue]

Yes the back rims are 15x8 and the fronts are 15x7 torq thrust D’s. 255/70-15 inch tires.

[Jims68]

Cool idea on the Prius steering . I also like the name on the side of the truck! Welcome to the forums and site.

[russtblue]

Thanks Jim. You have really done a great job on your 68!

[PwrWgnDrvr]

FYI that stainless side trim is highly desirable and sought after.

[russtblue]

That stuff is rarer than hens teeth. I’m missing a piece on the drivers side bed too!

[Jims68]

Thanks Jim. You have really done a great job on your 68!

Thanks for the compliment!

[Seanreisk]

Another voice from Idaho!

We need to form the Idaho Sweptline Mafia.

[russtblue]

Sounds like a great idea! Is there many on the forum?

[Red383]

Welcome, good timing on mentioning your Electric Power steering.

As you already have seen I am documenting my conversion in the Steering forum.

Aaron

[russtblue]

Thanks Aaron I hope I’m not stepping on your toes. I know you are going to love the system. It is funny how we both came up with almost the same conclusions on mounting. I promise I had not seen yours until now. I found out that the Bergeron 312500 connector fits on the lower splines and weld the lower shaft on to the smooth end. Saved me a lot of time.
I’ll stay off of your thread your doing a great job of documenting everything a lot better than I could. If you have questions let me know I would be happy to help any way I can.

Kevin

So I just got caught up on your posts on the electric power steering and I will shut up now!!!! You are really doing an awesome job!!!!