Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

100-degrees????? I just want to get rid of the snow here in Buffalo. :lol:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I hope your snow is melted:waah:lol. I love our Vegas winters but summers are:devil:

The last few weeks I finished up all of the wiring, gauges and installed a stereo to get rid of the anowing hole in my dash.

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Here is a truck picture. My plan is to get the bed together and on the truck in the next couple of weeks.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

The cluster looks great Mark, as does the rest of the truck. I know how time consuming the interior wiring can be. You are so close now.....

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

That gauge cluster makes me want to switch mine out now. Everything looks good!

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thanks Mike! Yes, the wiring took way longer than I anticipated, but I'm really happy with the quality off the AAW harness. I also took the time with my label maker and labled each harness and made myself a legend.

Today I cut and welded in the notch into the seat so my shifter will clear. I' like the feel of it. It's really comfortable to sit and shift. Luckily I have two seats for the mock up.

Thanks Duane!

After doing the setup and calibration on the gauges today, I can really give them 5 STARS. I am just amazed at how advanced they are, & all the options that came with them! They literally give as much information as a new vehicle would.

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Another pic

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Seat pic

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Gauges after calibration.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Hi;
This is a great build. I'm doing the exact same build.
What did you use for the transmission crossmember?
Could you please provide the source?
Thanks,
Joe

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thanks for the compliment. Sounds like your doing a great build. The cross member is from CPP and it fits like a glove. I Was surprised how well it fit with my 6-Speed transmission. I should have my drive line installed in the next couple of weeks.

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thanks, I called them and they said they dont make it for our transmission.
Would you happen to hae a part#? is it straight or does it drop 1 to 3 inches?

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Gauges look great

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

what a nice truck:chevy:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I'm not able to find my receipt with the part number. The crossmember is strait. I believe the it was made for an automatic trans but fits perfect with no modifications.

Thanks..

Thanks..

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

I finally got my bed on the truck:metal: One of my good friends, which happens to be a carpenter, helped me pick out Cherry wood for my bed. Hopefully in the next week or two we will get the wood cut and finished.

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Cherry wood. I really liked the natural red in the wood.

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Now that the bed is on it looks like I need to lower the rear of the truck 1"-2" to level it out. I still need to install 1/2"-1" spacers to get my rear wheels towards the edge of the bed. Let me no what you guys think.

Thanks,

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Congrats on looking like a truck again....
... get the bed wood and fuel tank in, also let the springs settle... then see if you still need to adjust the height...

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Little spacing and a bit lower in back...bam! Getting close...looks really really good man!

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Looks great Mark!!! :metal:

Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual
 

Thanks Rich.. Yes, almost 5 years now since the bed has sat on the frame. Your probably right, I'm going to wait until I install the tank and wood.

Thank You:metal: I'm hoping the wood will level it out but I probably won't get that lucky lol.

Thanks Mike.. Your right about all of the small details in the cab taking a lot of time.

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Rich,

I know your probably right, but I am to inpatient to wait. I went ahead and fabricated up some 1/4" spacers For right now. I lowered it one more inch to total 7"s in the rear. It leveled out the truck. After the wood and fuel tank are back in I will adjust it if needed. let me know what you think.

Everything is done under the hood for now minus the throttle cable, heater and A/C hoses.