Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

I'm taking lots of measurments and test fitting. Still thinking about removing the springs just to be sure.

Yes, the bed crossmember needs to be notched for the Blazer tank.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1030408.jpg

Yes, I used the vette filter/regulator. You need a regulator if your drivers side fuel rail doesn't have one built in with the return line. No matter what you need a filter, the vette filter/reg is just a relatively cheap and easy way to knock out both. You can also run a aftermarket regulator and figure out a filter, but I think the vette filter/reg is the less expensive route.

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Thanks Ben! I appreciate the help. I will just notch my bed for the tank before I mount it.

I'm cool with using the Vette filter. Sounds like a good setup. How do I tell if the fuel rail has a regulator?

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

My intake had the dual fuel line, and the way to tell if yours has one is simply look for 2 connections at the rear of the fuel rail on the drivers side. One will curve into a vacuum pod the size of a trans regulator.

If you have only one line, you will need a external regulator like the Vette setup.

Easy stuff, but I like the dual line myself, it's cheaper ;)

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

After a month of vacation :sexy: I back working on it. My little 110v welder is doing pretty good once I got it set right.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070374.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070375.jpg

More later.

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Looking good!

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Exhaust looks good Ben. Did you have to get some different wire for it?

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Thanks guys, more pics later today!

Just using mild steel wire.

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Still need to bring it back to the bumper and add the H pipe, but I guess it is going to be considered "done" for a little bit. Welder is having issues maintaining a arc for some reason. It sounds GREAT!! Quiet at idle, but open her up and you know its there:metal:

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070379.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070381.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070382.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070378.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070376.jpg

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Exhaust is hooking good Ben! Glad you were able to weld it with the mig.

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

very clean. i love the way it dumps out. do we have an exhaust clip of this thing yet?

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Thanks! It sure took a toll on my welder, I found a melted connection going to one of the transformers :banghead: Oh well in a year I'm moving to MN where I have a Miller 175 and I can sell this thing.


Thanks! Sound clip will come later this week maybe beginning on next week....I have duty this weekend.

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

ahhhh duty! dont use the d word here! i thought this forum was supposed to be family friendly!! :puke:

somebodys gotta do it :flagw:

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Still no sound clip...... Both of my cameras seem to be challenged in the audio department.

Bed back on, guy i bought the new bed from is still working on it.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070414.jpg

Started working on getting these in.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070416.jpg

Temp sender and adapter:

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070383.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070419.jpg


Then turned the glove box door latch into a switch. This is the type of switch I used. Just a cheap momentary switch.
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a...HBUTTON/1.html

Drilled a 15/64" hole in the bottom of the glove box latch. The latch was already missing the little tang that would keep the glove box door closed. When you push the button, the little lever inside pushes down in turn pushing on the switch.

15/64" Hole

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070411.jpg

Switch screwed in.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070408.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070403.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070412.jpg

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

So what is the switch for?

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Probably the ejecto seato like the fast and furious movie :lol:

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Going to use it for tow/haul mode. The tow/haul mode has been reprogrammed in my computer to be "haul azz" mode, which is higher shift points and harder shifts.

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

So, wanna go for a ride?.....I'll drive:lol:

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

:) lol


Good thinkin' usein the button on the glovebox instead of cuttin holes :)

How do you open the glovebox

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

That is very good idea for the tow/haul butt switch. I like the gauges too.

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Thanks! This is my soon to be gauge panel so the headlight/wiper chrome pieces keep it "closed" :lol:

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070415.jpg


Thanks! 5" Pro comp Autometers would have been my first choice, but I paid about $220 for these so I'm happy with them.

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Nice idea. Can't wait to see the finished glove box gauge panel.

Did you do the PCM reprogramming? I am considering buying the software to do it myself.

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

watta bout tackin some bolts to the backside to put nuts on the inside of the dash?

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

Thanks, I had Black Bear performance do the computer. Next time around I'll buy the tuning software, I was just scared of the steep learning curve of tuning.
Not needed, The headlight and wiper switch bezels hold the top tight and the bottom is held on by the part that holds the steering column grommet. Its not going anywhere.


This is what it looks like now. Still need to do a bit of die grinding in the small holes as the gauges fit a bit too tight.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...y/P1070427.jpg

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

So your going to use the button as a...button? I thought you would have to reach over to the glovebox...?

Re: '72 Chevy SWB, Project Driver
 

my understanding is there is a glove box cover thats goin where the steering wheel is and hes just using the button whole for the haul bauls button