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lunatic_magnet 11-06-2011 09:07 AM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...73599046_n.jpg

slick copper 11-06-2011 01:03 PM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
That looks awesome! Love the look. The red seatbelts are a nice complimenting touch too! ;) :metal:

Cameron 1137 11-06-2011 02:48 PM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
^^ X2! looks killer!

VA72C10 11-06-2011 03:24 PM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
Looking sharp!

lunatic_magnet 12-17-2011 07:35 PM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
been awhile since i updated, so here's some more... stuff.

this is a tailgate band i picked up off the classifieds here for $30. painted, and installed (along with the tonneau cover i got a few months back)...
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...04049779_n.jpg

picked up a new intake off ebay and powdercoated it...
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...03812265_n.jpg

...and some valve covers to go with...
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...39183922_n.jpg

VA72C10 12-19-2011 02:26 AM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
Nice work on the powder and I really like the way you painted up the tailgate band. Nice touch!

slick copper 12-19-2011 05:47 AM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
Lookin' good! :metal:

dishow 12-31-2011 11:59 AM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
looks awsome!

lunatic_magnet 03-11-2012 05:21 PM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
been awhile, but finally had time to install today...
before...

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...63438653_n.jpg

after...

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...01120834_n.jpg

bharrison1 03-11-2012 07:29 PM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
Very cool!!I like how the truck is comin together !!

slick copper 03-12-2012 12:55 AM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
Looks great! Anything else we've missed? Been driving it yet?

lunatic_magnet 03-12-2012 06:13 AM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
not yet. its not race season yet, so i haven't needed it to pull my trailer... i'll probably get it registered soon :)

slick copper 03-14-2012 06:19 AM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
Sweet! We'll need to see a shot of it with the trailer hooked up if you think of it.

70CHEVYBB 03-14-2012 01:39 PM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
Have you checked your mileage with the big block. Is it a 454?

chevy88 03-14-2012 03:20 PM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
Nice build, I like your gauges, and theme your going for.

lunatic_magnet 04-04-2012 07:34 PM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
as promised, got a pair of wheels on it last night (still need 1 more tire for it, i only had 3).

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...65971999_n.jpg

add some red 400 badges...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...05692654_n.jpg

Dieselwrencher 04-04-2012 07:39 PM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
Looking good! Nice touches!

lunatic_magnet 06-14-2013 07:20 AM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
a lot of the pics seem to have disappeared... so here's a recap!


beginning....
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto..._4494276_n.jpg

middle
http://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.ne..._2433262_n.jpg

http://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.ne..._6720188_n.jpg

http://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.ne...42370884_n.jpg

complete!
http://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.ne...85990718_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...65971999_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...66274473_n.jpg

http://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.ne...60200116_n.jpg

lunatic_magnet 06-15-2013 09:07 AM

Re: '72 c-20 rat build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 70CHEVYBB (Post 5251410)
Have you checked your mileage with the big block. Is it a 454?

its a 400... and i only get about 8mpg towing the enclosed trailer pictured. i'm going to swap carbs to an edelbrock carb i have and see if that improves any.

i have a rear main seal leak, and a friend of mine has a 454 he offered me for cheap, so i'm looking at probably buying that motor from him and swapping it in... if i can find a 5 speed at that time i may do that as well.


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