Page 1 of 1
New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 4:41 pm
by 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
Re: New Member from Idaho
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:33 pm
by russtblue
Got the pictures
Re: New Member from Idaho
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:41 pm
by russtblue
Prius power steering conversion. Need to tie up wires but it works great.
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 11:14 pm
by 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?
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2022 11:26 pm
by russtblue
Yes the back rims are 15x8 and the fronts are 15x7 torq thrust D’s. 255/70-15 inch tires.
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 6:02 am
by Jims68
Cool idea on the Prius steering
. I also like the name on the side of the truck!
Welcome to the forums and site.
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:44 am
by russtblue
Thanks Jim. You have really done a great job on your 68!
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 9:21 am
by PwrWgnDrvr
FYI that stainless side trim is highly desirable and sought after.
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:08 am
by russtblue
That stuff is rarer than hens teeth. I’m missing a piece on the drivers side bed too!
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 1:26 pm
by Jims68
russtblue wrote: ↑Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:44 am
Thanks Jim. You have really done a great job on your 68!
Thanks for the compliment!
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 7:45 pm
by Seanreisk
Another voice from Idaho!
We need to form the Idaho Sweptline Mafia.
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 10:04 pm
by russtblue
Sounds like a great idea! Is there many on the forum?
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 2:14 pm
by 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
Re: New Member from Idaho (with pics)
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2022 2:44 pm
by 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!!!!